Frank and Josephine Ruggirello on their wedding day, Sept. 26, 1953, with Frank Ruggirello's aunt and uncle. The photo was found in a donated book at Sterling Heights Public Library.

Sheila Pfeffer Hauersperger, 68, who lives in Jasper, Ind., found the big bowl and mugs that she inherited recorded in her mother’s bridal gift book. “I treasure them,” she said.