Couple celebrates 70th wedding anniversary

June 15, 1941, Tony and Clara Dias exchanged wedding vows at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church.

The couple, who now live in Modesto, Calif., celebrated their 70th anniversary July 2 with a dinner at the Modesto Elks Club.

More than 90 friends and family members attended the gathering.

Tony Dias Sr. is a retired salesman and Clara Dias is a retired secretary.

Their daughter Antoinette "Toni" Stalker lives in Carson City and son Tony Dias Jr. lives in Bullhead City, Ariz. The Diases have four grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.