Bonners mark 40th wedding anniversary with open house
Columbus couple Ervin and Lillian Bonner celebrated 40 years of marriage with an open house in Tri-County Gab Leigh hosted by sons Larry Lyle and families. About 175 guests attended as the pair recalled a 1936 Zion Lutheran wedding in Leigh. Ervin, once a Leigh farmer, is a production supervisor at Columbus Telegram. Lillian works part time at Columbus Graphics. They reside in the Leigh Columbus area and have three grandchildren.
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Columbus
Ervin Bonner
Tri-County
Gab
Leigh
Heinks
Lillian Loseke
Zion Lutheran Church
Leigh-Columbus
Bonner
Columbus Telegram
Columbus Graphics
Pre-Wedding Celebrations Spotlight Omaha Lincoln Couples
Multiple bridal events spotlight Jeff Marxen and Wanita Martin with out-of-town guests and local families. Showers, parties, and planning notes include May 8 and May 27 events, honor attendees, and wedding plans for couples in Lincoln and surrounding areas.
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Frank Kuska
Jeff Marxen
Omaha
Wanita Martin
Lincoln
Wet Wendell Martin
Far
Kie Callander
Gothen
John Eller
Roger Lewis
Orba
Milton Thorson Mead
Dear Abby Finds Burial Split Over Louisville and New Albany
A reader asks Abby about burial wishes in Louisville Kentucky versus New Albany Indiana. Both spouses are in their fifties and disagree on which city should hold their plots and final resting place.
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Abby
Bill
Louisville
New Albany
Ina
Wedding Vows in St Anthony Church For Mary Weber
Mary Weber daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Weber David City and John G Beller son of Mr and Mrs Casimir J Beller were married Friday evening in St Anthony Catholic Church with a son following in the parish social hall Reverend Laurin Buzynski officiated with music by a teen choir soloist Chuck Czuba and organist Mrs John Woerth Bridesmaids included Jean Weber JoAnn Beller and Barbara Beller Best man was Duane Gonka with Mark Weber and Tom Tworek as groomsmen
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Mary Weber
Bert Weber
David City
John G. Beller
Casimir J. Beller
St. Anthony Catholic Church
Laurin Buzynski
Chuck Czuba
John Woerth
Jean Weber
JoAnn Beller
Immanuel LWML Highlights And Upcoming District Events
Immanuel Church hosts LWML quarterly with Pastor M W Goldhammer screening a film on Leo Beverman. Discussion follows led by Mildred Wurdeman. June 7 8 bus trip announced for North Nebraska District convention in Omaha. Delegates listed. banner chosen for Evening Guild. Mite envelopes distributed. Volunteers aided at Columbus Manor. LWMS summer retreat planned August 23 at Camp Luther. The passage also notes wedding attire and a couple planning to live at 20644 26th Avenue. the bride works at Platte College and the groom at Spencer Foods in Schuyler.
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M.W. Goldhammer
Leo Beverman
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of
Immanuel Church
Beverman
Jesus Christ
Mildred Wurdeman
Trinity, Schuyler
North Nebraska
Omaha Holiday Inn
Kenneth Kohlmeier
Elmer Gaver
A.H. Guettler
Marie Mueller
Evening Guild
Elizabeth Loseke
Aerni
Bridal shower honors Miss Beck in Platte Center
Miss Beck Jo ane Beck, bride to be of Tim Gronenthal, was honored at a Sunday shower at St. Joseph Social Hall Platte Center. Guests wore badges, gifts were arranged by a committee, and games were led by Lynn Langan Sherri Soulliere and Sandra Jasper. Special guests included Mrs Ed Beck and Mrs Ed Krings Columbus Mrs Louis Gronenthal and Mrs Lena Langan.
Peace Lutheran Church Nupitals for Ruth Schmale and Jack Ainsworth
At Peace Lutheran Church a 5 p.m. Saturday wedding united Ruth L. Schmale and J Lee Ainsworth with Rev. M W Goldhammer officiating. Parents are August Schmale of Bellwood and Rodney Ainsworth of David City. The bride wore a white dotted swiss gown with Venise lace and Irish lace trim, a lace bonnet and matching veil. She carried a cascade of yellow flowers.
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Peace Lutheran Church
Ruth L. Schmale
Jack) Lee Ainsworth
M.W. Goldhammer
August Schmale
Bellwood
Rodney Ainsworth
David City
Hints from Heloise and a Busy Morning Clock Idea
Reader Pauline Carringer praises a morning clock in the home for speed and order while Heloise shares hints. A second note describes a two‑compartment cigarette case repurposed for sunglasses and a rain bonnet. A wedding report notes Elaine Schmid’s mint green gown and attendants’ outfits with yellow spider mums. The reception followed at Bellwood Fire Hall. newlyweds plan to live at 1765 30th Avenue and he returns to work at Douglas & Lomason.
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Heloise
H.M. Angyal
Marvin Bohlman
South Sioux City
Kenneth Ganskow
Reuben Schmale
Bellwood
Tim Ainsworth
David City
Faye Winter
Amanda Lindner
Ainsworth
Bellwood Fire Hall
30Th Avenue
Douglas & Lomason
Local women elected to state CDA posts
Court Little Flower Catholic Daughters of America received recognition at the state convention in York. Verna Mielak was reelected state treasurer. Kathleen Wortman elected to the nominating committee. Romayne Hogelin and five state delegates attend the national convention in New Orleans. Grand Regent Sherian Micek and Cathy Sansoni spoke on the 50th anniversary exhibit. The court scrapbook won first place for courts with over 200 members. Chris Styskal and Deb Bernt of Columbus won top honors in Division 2 poetry competition. Other officers installed and featured speaker Joan Burney of Hartington. Also notes on pregnancy exercises for tension relief.
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Court Little Flower
Catholic Daughters of America
CDA
York
Verna Mielak
Kathleen Wortman
Romayne Hogelin
New Orleans
Sherian Micek
Columbus
Cathy Sansoni
Chris Styskal
Deb Bernt
Imelda Nolan
Omaha
Scottsbluff
Bonnie McFadden
Norfolk
Elenore Pruss
O'Neill
Marcella Forest
Niobrara
Margaret McKearney
New York
Joan Burney
Hartington
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Mrs
Bonners
Larry Bonner
Lyle Bonner
Cambridge
Kaye Bonner
Kurt Bonner
Leslie
Sete L Activities
Wiser
Viona Wiser
Tobel
Alar
Birkel
Mary Schnoor
Grand Island
Neela Kinberg
Fiathleen Arrowsmith
Jolene Snyder
Beta Nu
Nda Olson
Sue’ Fish
al €A Graham
Brera
Anita O'Hare
Linda McPhail
Lastings
Duff Christensen
Judy
Hofeldt
Sandra Hillen
Mmes. LaVern Behle
Lorenz Rodehorst
Herman Oehlrich
Howard Olson
Loup
Ernest Johannes
Sandra
Stanley Johannes
Kathy Turner
Theresa Turner
Mike Thiellen
Abe Nelson
Gina Behlen
Dennis Behlen
Kathy
David Hobelman
Christ Lutheran Church, Lincoln
David Johnson
Mmes
Walter Hobelman
Lance Hobelman
Wayne Hobelman
Deryl Turner
Ron Abbott
Tim Tarnick
Kearney
Tom Bumgarner
Geneva
Warren Raymer
Monroe
Abigail van Buren
L.A
Calif
St. Anthony Church
Immanuel
LWML
Ozarks
26Th Avenue
Platte College
Spencer Foods, Schuyler
John Beller
Miss Beck
Bridel
13Th Street
Peace Church
Pauline Carringer
Elaine Schmid
Ravona Schmale
Mrs. J. Ainsworth
Connie
Oscar
Chawesers
Brook Valley
Shoe Department
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