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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1997
Page
4
A collage of birth notices lists Kaitlyn and Ashley Records, Kali Leach, Aaron Ellis, Katelynn Adell, Trenton Maxwell, Conner Collins, Becca Brannan, Wyatt Castleberry, Jake Matney, Alyssa Klein, and related family details in Ottawa and nearby towns, noting birth dates in 1997, parental and grandparent names, and residences across Kansas and Nebraska.
Moore-Coates announce the engagement of Jennifer Lynn Moore to David Joe Coates. Jennifer, a 1992 Baldwin High School graduate, earned a 1996 nursing degree from Baker University and works at Kansas Dialysis Services in Ottawa. David, a 1991 Baldwin grad, 1993 Allen County CC alumnus, is employed by McConnell Machinery in Ottawa. The couple plan to marry.
Three newborn girls are named Katherine Louise and Laura Nicole Yancey born March 26 1997 at Labette County Hospital Parsons weighing 6 lbs 8 oz and 5 lbs 9 oz with a sister Kayla ages three. Bailey Nicole Hall born March 22 1997 at Ransom Memorial Hospital Ottawa weighing 5 lbs 9 oz with sister Brandy Brockus and grandparents Leona and Robert Adams Mary Brown and Earl Hull Sr. Great grandparents Eula Montgomery Edith Gibbons. Taylor Elise Burkdoll born March 28 1997 at Ransom Memorial Hospital weighing 6 lbs 15 oz with sister Jordan Shae Burkdoll and grandparents Trent Cindy Larry and Sue Seitz great grandparents Lloyd Faye Burkdoll and Mr and Mrs Warnken. Great great grandmother Bernice Shofner.
O'Mara Labahn Richard C. Labahn Jr. and Kameron R. O'Mara announce their engagement. The bride attended Woodstock High School in Illinois, Yates Center High School in Kansas, Emporia State University where she earned a bachelor’s in psychology in 1992 and a master’s in rehabilitation counseling in 1995, and works for Kansas Children’s Service League in Topeka. The groom earned a bachelor’s in human services from Ottawa University in 1994 and serves as a police officer for the City of Eudora.
Sheila Herrick of Ottawa and Frank Beesley of Hugoton announce their engagement. She is the daughter of John and Linda Herrick and a Kansan State University junior majoring in animal science. He is the son of Walter and Estella Beesley and a K State junior majoring in computer engineering. The couple plans a June 7 1997 ceremony at First Baptist Church Ottawa.
Cassie Bien of Ottawa and Chris Vickers of Lawrence announce their engagement. Cassie is the daughter of David and Cathy Bien and works at Walmart Distribution Center. Chris is the son of Doug and Janice Vickers and works at Mastercraft Management. They plan to marry June 7 1997 at North Baptist.
The Herald requests Society announcements by 5 p.m. Monday for publication before the reader’s Wednesday run. Forms are available at The Herald office located at 1048 Cedar.
Marvin and Mary Caylor celebrate 50 years of marriage with a Sunday reception at Memorial Hall Osawatomie. Married February 15 1947 in Osawatomie they later ran Caylor Bros Merchandise Outlet and Mary worked at Made-O-Day and the local library. Now they farm and tend stock on the family farm with four children six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Cecil H. Bud Bridges and Doris A Bridges of Ottawa celebrate 40 years of marriage with a reception and dance from 6 30 to 11 p m Saturday at the Ottawa Veterans of Foreign Wars hall. Hosts include their children Brian Bridges Wichita Kevin and Dana Bridges Melvern and Ray and Debbie Ott Williamsburg with five grandchildren. They were married April 6 1957 in Ottawa.
Lloyd and Vera Beeghley of rural Baldwin celebrate sixty years of marriage with an open house from 2 to 5 pm on April 6 at Marian Springs School Worden. The couple wed on April 7 1937 at Vera's home and reside on their farm. Their children Deanna Davison and Norman Beeghley, plus four grandchildren and six great grandchildren, will host.
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