Golden 50th Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Eugene White
Melvern couple Eugene and Mrs White observe their golden wedding with a 2 to 4 p.m. reception on Sunday December 26 at Melvern Methodist Hall hosted by their four sons Francis Lloyd Marlin and Warren and their families. They have 17 grandchildren and reside four miles south of Melvern one mile east. No gifts requested. Erma Smith and Mr White wed December 22 1915 at Lyndon have lived in Melvern most of their married life and now reside across the road from Mrs White’s birthplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene White
Melvern
Melvern Methodist Hall
Francis White
Bloomington
Minn
Lloyd White
Marlin White
Overbrook
Warren White
Erma Smith
Mr. White
Lyndon
Mrs. White
Nutt Couple to Observe 60th Anniversary in Waverly
Mr and Mrs W A Nutt will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on December 19 at home with a family dinner and open house from 2 to 5 pm They were married December 20 1905 near Waverly They have lived in Franklin and Coffey counties most of their married life Now in Waverly they are long time farmers With four sons three daughters 19 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren their children include Robert Gifford Kenneth and two daughters Mrs Josephine Collins and Mrs Earl Brown and Mrs George Raymond of Garnett etc
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Nutt
Waverly
Mrs. Nutt
Calli
Franklin
Coffey Counties
Robert Nutt
Gifford Nutt
Kansas City
Gurney Nutt
Kan
Kenneth Nutt
Josephine Collins
Earl Brown
George Raymond
Golden Wedding Open House for 50th Anniversary
An open house will be held December 19 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Roberts at 318 West Fifth to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Daughters host the event with friends and relatives invited from 2 to 4 p.m. The couple’s family includes twins Edith Baxter of Princeton and Edna Roeberts of Los Angeles, Fre da Bolyard of Derby, and Sgt. Allen W. Roberts Jr. in the U.S. Army, Texas. One daughter Mary Thornbrugh died in 193. The Roberts have 17 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Roberts
Vina Elva Finch
Mr. Roeberts
Ottawa
Edith Baxter
Princeton
Edna Roeberts
Los Angeles
Calif
Freda Bolyard
Derby
Allen W. Roberts Jr
U.S. Army
Texas
Mary Thornbrugh
Roberts
Socialette notes and local society moves
Judy McClure family ties and Brazil tour. Christmas dinner at Mrs. Feuerborn’s with forty guests. Masonic Home resident Lucy Brombacher informs Richmond relatives of her sister’s address. Mrs. Pearl Storey Brown moves to a Decatur nursing home after hip fracture. Sergeant Gene O Mara sails from Kansas City to San Francisco for Thailand service with wife and children remaining in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy McClure
Warren W. Fubler
Peace Corps
American Embassy
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
S. A
Miss MccClure
Herbert McClure
Richmond
Lucy Brombacher
Wichita
Pearl Storey Brown
Decatur
East Condit
Gene O'Mara
Kansas City
San Francisco
Thailand
O’mara
Graduating Mrs Lilja to Receive B S Degree in Biological Science
Mrs Kay Mox Lilja will receive a bachelor of science in biological science from the College of the Holy Names Oakland California in May. She plans postgraduate study at California State Hayward. She is the former Kay Mox daughter of Mr and Mrs Emerson Mox of Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lilja
College of the Holy Names
Oakland
Calif
California State
Hayward
Lilja
Kay Mox
Emerson Mox
Ottawa
Christmas Thoughts Shared by Past Matrons Club
Mrs G D Weilepp led a Christmas themed meeting of the Past Matrons Club recounting customs from various lands. A gift exchange occurred and each member shared a notable event from her term as worthy matron. Hostess Mrs W H Douglas was assisted by several members. 24 attended including guest Mrs William Ogle, incoming worthy matron of Chapter 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Weilepp
W. H. Douglas
H. R. Webster
H. G. Mann
Ruth Crow
William Ogle
Beatty Golden Anniversary Observed by Family
Mr and Mrs Fay Beatty of Lyndon mark 50 years of marriage with a Sunday December 19 open house from 2 to 4 pm at United Presbyterian Church. They lived in Osage County most of their married life, moved to Lyndon nine years ago, and will host relatives and friends who are asked to call and bring no gifts. Their daughters Gilbert Burns and Dick Easton with spouses will attend from Mobile Alabama and Wichita, respectively, joined by three granddaughters and two great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Beatty
Lyndon
United Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Beatty
Osage County
London
Beatty
Gilbert Burns
Mobile
Ala
Dick Easton
Wichita
Bethel Elects Officers for Job's Daughters Bethel 31
Bethel No 31 Job's Daughters elected new officers at a one evening session in the Masonic Temple with honored queen Vickie Kelley presiding Anne Christie was honored queen Kathy Hill senior princess Jean Geiss junior princess Cathy Shisler marshal Becky Reynolds Ranetta Engles librarian and several short poems were read and a spiritual sung The new honored queen announced appointive officers and the installation dance set for Dec 27 Nancy North will decorate Attending were 44 girls and six council members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel No
Job
Masonic Temple
Vickie Kelley
Anne Christie
Kathy Hill
Jean Geiss
Guide
Cathy Shisler
Shall
Becky Reynolds
Ranetta Engles
Nancy North
Council
Baby named Lewis John born to Rev Purvis family
The baby boy weighing 9 pounds 14 ounces was born December 7 to Rev and Mrs Wilbur Purvis of Cottonwood Falls. He is named Lewis John. Rev Purvis is a former pastor of the Richmond Community Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Purvis
Cottonswood Falls
Lewis John
Purvis
Richmond Community
Song Origins Lesson Topic at Trinity Methodist Guild
Mrs Eva Fleming led the Trinity Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild on Monday evening. She spoke on the origins of several Christmas songs as the group sang. Miss Beverly Hjorth hosted and conducted the business session. An invitation from the W S C S for a buffet supper on Jan 4 was read. Representatives from the Kansas Coaching Conference will attend the Jan 17 meeting with Mrs W F Lehew. Two families were chosen to receive Christmas remembrances. Tiny sleigh favors decorated the refreshment table. Guests included Mrs A E Sublins and Mrs Harry Hjorth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Fleming
Trinity Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild
Beverly Hjorth
W.S.C.S
Kansas Coaching Conference
W. F. Lehew
A. E. Sublins
Harry Hjorth
DAR Holds Luncheon in December Chapter Meeting
The December meeting of the General Edward Hand Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a luncheon at The Inn on Saturday December 11 with 32 members and three guests. Elaine Gaddis gave the National Defense report, while the president general's message and a paper on Christmas carols were read. A memorial committee was appointed, the budget approved, and officers for nominations selected. Luncheon arrangements were handled by Mrs. Wicke and Mrs. Spears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hand
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Harold Tetwiler
Frances Dunn
Roderick B. Cupp
Robert Spencer
Elaine Gaddis
National Defense
Hugh Lee
Eldon Rader
Forester
Gaddis
Wesleep
D, C, Whitaker
Henery Parker
Tetwiler
L, Cook
D. C. Whitaker
Grace Bell
D. L
Club and church circles schedule and gifts
The listing notes multiple club and church circle activities including Club CHILD STUDY with Mrs Terry Hiatt and others, a 7:30 p.m. party, FIRST BAPTIST Circles with Esther Greenman and Christmas for shut-ins, FIRST METHODIST Circles with Deborah and Dorcas groups, and SWEET ADELINES WESTMINSTER Circles with a 1 Pem luncheon and 2 p.m. Lydia circle, listing various members and hosts.
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First Baptist Circles
Esther Greenman
Eleanor Stimson
Henry Gilroy
Marjorie Sharp
C. W. Henning
First Methodist
Deborah
Charles P. Knight
Dorcas
R. D. Nichols
Esther
Charles Ratliff
Martha
Don
Westminster Circles
Maretha
A. C. Carpenter
Frank Worthington
Lydia
John Pinder
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Wright
Mrs. Allen Roberts
Royal Neighbors Lodge
H. H. Feuerborn
Bethel
Santa
Goss
Angel
S. Main
DAR
Penneys
Terry Hiatt
Colbern’s
Nellie Brown
Adelines
Colby’s
Main
Yuletide
Ray Conniff
Conniff
Santa Claus
Sounds OF Christmas
Johnny Mathis
Merry
Andy Williams
Jolly Old St. Nicholas
the Little Drummer Boy
O Holy Night
Dean Martin
White Christmas
Rudoph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Nat King Cole
Little Town of
Bethlehem
Tennessee Ernie Ford
Angels
Buck Owens
Jingle Bells
Eddie Dunstedter
the Herald Angels
Chet Atkins
Little Drummer Boy
Harry Simeone Chorale
al Hirt
Mommy
Jim Reeves
Mantovani
Deck the
Mary
Royal David's City
Bert Koompfert
Jingo Jango
the Chipmunks
Alvin Simon & Theodore
Rudolph
the Red Nosed Reindee
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