Socialettes recall visits and vacations across Virginia and nearby states
Socialettes detail visits by the Wren family from Richmond to Mrs. Wharton in Virginia before a South Dakota convention. Updates cover two week trips to the Bad Lands and Black Hills, family weekends in Lincoln and Williamsburg, and cousins gathering in Richmond and Topeka. A 95th birthday for John Morgan at Ransom Memorial Hospital is noted among the travel and family updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Bloomer
Eddie
Corn Palace
South Dakota
Black Hills
Yellowstone, Teton and
Rocky Mountain National Parks
John Morgan
Richmond
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Kochenowes Announce December Engagement for Mary Ellen
December wedding plans announced for Mary Ellen Kochenowe to Junior Malburg. Mary Ellen is daughter of Mr and Mrs M E Kochenowe of 1541 S Cedar. Junior is son of Mr and Mrs Elvin Malburg of 901 N Main. The wedding is scheduled for December 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.E. Kochenoweer
S. Cedar
Mary Ellen
Junior Malburg
Elvin Malsburg
Main
Six Sisters Reunite in Ottawa Gathering
Six sisters aged 60 to 84 held a surprise Sunday reunion at Mrs. Maude Richards home on 1116 N. Poplar. Attending were Cora Thoms Hillsdale Sam Johnston Eagleville Mo George and Harold Rew and Floyd Parkhurst Ottawa with their spouses. Relatives included nephew Everett Johnston Kellerton Iowa and niece Mrs Everett Snead Hatfield Mo. Weekend guests were granddaughter and family Lee Roy Harker Hatfield and five children. G A Nitcher also visited. Miss Rochenower works as a hairstylist at Fredanne Beauty Shop. Mr Malburg is with Ottawa Millwork Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Richards
N. Poplar
Cora Thoms
Hillsdale
Sam Johnston
Eagleville
George Jones
Harold Rew
Floyd Parkhurst
Ottawa
Everett Johnston
Kellerton
Iowa
Everett Snead
Hatfield
Mons
Leeroy Harker
G. A. Nitcher
Ikenberry Reunion Held at Ottawa North Baptist Church
The 37th annual Ikenberry reunion was held Sunday at Ottawa North Baptist Church with a basket dinner and business meeting. Officers elected for next year were Ira Ikenberry president Claude Heckman vice president and Virginia Gilroy secretary treasurer. Plans were set for the next reunion on the third Sunday in August at the same location. Relatives attending included Claude Heckman Tim Wichita Arnin Powell Karen and Brian Bruce Tarkelson Lawrence Paul Heckman Wellsville Otis Ikenberry Overbrook Bill Story Mary Louise Craig Marion Ikenberry Carolyn Lloyd Ikenberry and Paula Shoemaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ikenberry
Honor Bride At Luncheon Ceremony Theme
Deloris Pederson was honored at a bridal luncheon on Sunday at the home of Mrs. LeRoy Teter in Pomona. Guests included members of the wedding party and the bride’s sisters from Ottawa, Belton, Shawnee, and nearby towns. Gold daisies formed the centerpiece as guests completed rice bags after the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deloris Pederson
Bryce Davide
Americus
LeRoy Teter
Pomona
Jeremy Strack
Shawnee
Beverly Hjorth
Duane Hall
Tomalea
Gwendola
Wanda Pederson
Ottawa
Ron Showale Ter
Belt
Birthday Gift Quits Smoking Proves Lifesaving
A wife shares how her husband quit smoking after years of heavy use as a birthday wish. He promised to stop and did so a year ago, possibly extending his life. The exchange also includes readers’ letters to Ann Landers offering advice on handling guests and damaged floors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Frank
Minneapolis
Minnie
Goodebye
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Sol Wren Jr
James
Elizabeth
Mary
Art Wharton
Wren
Wharton
Jerome Lyon
Lincoln, Neb
Amos Lyon
Broher
Elden Lyon
Ben Chrisjohn
Lane
S. P. Chrisjohn
Osawatomie
Jessie Hills
Richard Lee
John and
Charles
Walter Perkins
Garnett
Keith Perkins
Indepenedence
Blanche Perkins
Jim Conaway
Topeka
Lee A. Perkins
Jake Strobel
Frank McMillen
McMillen
Woodlands Park
Colo
Ed Crabb
Jeremy
Donna
Marianne
Williamsburg
Colorado
Dan Riggs and
Westcliff
Durango
Silverton
Mesa Verde National Park
J. F. Schwinn
Leon Friend
Leeanne
David
Lois Ann
John Mark
Thoreau
N. M
Marlin Pierson
Lori
Roger
Omaha
Nebr
Richard Carter
David Schwinn
Ricky
Tospeka
Harold Boggs
Gene
Kathy
Debbie
Ozarks
Eureka Springs
Ark
Osage Beach
Bill Reekie
Lea
Billa McGinty
Susie Lantz
Princeton
Seattle
Wash
Mike McGinty
Guy Reichard
Mae Black
Chapman
Leonard Reynolds
Delphos
Paul Johnson
Sabrina
Mary Ellen Kochenower
Wright
Miss Rochenower
Fredanne Beauty Shop
Malburg
The
Ottawa Millwork Co
Rebekahs
Adelines
Coubron
Perma
Aluminum
Wallable Concern
SCOTT
Franklin County
Ottawa Savings
Beltone
Wed
North American
Ana
Pat Stand
Een Reey the Friendly Store
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