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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1985

Page

6

Williamson Smith United In Marriage

Williamson Smith unite in marriage at Westminster United Presbyterian Church on January 19 in a double ring ceremony. Rev. Henry Roberts officiated. The bride wore a Victorian style gown with lace trim and a chapel train. Attendants included Terry Wilford and Lisa Williamson, with Greg Fogle as best man and Cindy Smith as flower girl. A reception followed. The couple, Ottawa High School graduates, reside at 223 Locust.

Rhonda Williamson Bill Williamson Maple David Smith Pete Smith Beech Westminster United Presbyterian Church Henry Roberts Eileen Spears Brian Larios Terry Wilford Lisa Williamson Maid of Honor Jennifer Williamson Cindy Smith Greg Fogle Mannattan Phil Smith Topeka Ron Smith Steve Morton Tricia Smith Fellowship Hall Ottawa High School Kentucky Fried Chicken Safeway Mrs. Smith Locust

June wedding surge hits highest rate in years

Americans married at the highest June rate in years with 306000 unions in June, a 15.8 per 1000 rate and the strongest June figure since 1978. Barbara Wilson cites five Saturdays and delayed planning as factors, while annual rates stay near 10.5 per 1000 for year ending June 1984, reflecting population growth.

Randolph E. Schmid Associated Press Washington National Center For Health Statistics Barbara Wilson The Statistics Center United States Ms. Wilson

DeBower Davis Engage For June Wedding

Mrs Betty Marie DeBower of Waverly announces the engagement of Marilynne DeBower to Phillip Davis of Ottawa son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Davis. Both are employed by King Radio. Marilynne is a Waverly Shell Rock High and Wartburg College graduate. June 22 wedding planned at Trinity United Methodist Church Ottawa.

Betty Marie DeBower Waverly Iowa RFD 1 Marilynne DeBower Phillip Davis N. Oak Raymond Davis N. Cedar

VanArsdale Nordeen engagement announced in Madison

Lin da Jean VanArsdale and Roger A Nordeen announce their engagement. Lin da Jean is a 1983 Emporia State graduate employed by Kansas Gas and Electric at Wolf Creek. Roger Nordeen, Ottawa High School graduate and 1983 Emporia State alum, attends University of Kansas Law School. The couple plans an August 10 wedding at First Christian Church Madison.

Curtis VanArsdale Madison Linda Jean VanArsdale Roger A. Nordeen Joe Nordeen 1604 Apple Lane Miss VanArsdale Emporia State University Kansas Gas and Electric Wolf Creek Nordeen Ottawa University of Kansas Law School First Christian Church

Rothfuss and Radaker unite in Indiana chapel wedding

Linda Elaine Rothfuss daughter of Rev and Mrs Don L Rothfuss Fort Collins formerly of Ottawa wed Gregory G Radaker son of Mr and Mrs Paul Radaker Newton Falls Ohio on November 24 in White s Chapel Wabash Indiana Honor attendants were Mrs David DePriest sister of the bride and Eric Radaker brother of the groom at Parris Island S C

Linda Elaine Rothfuss Don L. Rothfuss Fort Collins Cole Ottawa Gregory G. Radaker Paul Radaker Newton Falls Ohio White’s Chapel Wabash Ind David DePriest Eric Radaker Parris Island S.C

Baby Justin Thomas Smith Born in Ottawa Area

Mr and Mrs Dana Smith of Ottawa RFD 4 welcomed a son on January 7 at Ransom Memorial Hospital. The newborn weighed eight pounds two ounces. Grandparents are Donald Hiebel of Sylvania Ohio and David Smith of Pagosa Springs Colorado. Great grandparents are Harry Smith of 1349 S Oak and Margaret Garrett of Zanesville Ohio.

Dana Smith Ottawa RFD 4 Justin Thomas Smith Ransom Memorial Hospital Justin Donald Hiebel Sylvania Ohio David Smith Pagosa Springs Colo Harry Smith S. Oak Margaret Garrett Zanesville

Reader Thinks Letter Phony Ann Says No

A reader suspects a mail letter is fake after a wife complains of a retired husband who avoids chores. The exchange humorously touches on marital friction, suspicion of authorship, and a reader’s vow to try the suggested remedy.

Ann

Dear Ann Landers Letter Reveals Divorce, Money, and Roommate Change

A reader writes of marital breakdown citing neglect, health decline, and impending nursing care while planning life after separation. The letter mentions selling the house, making investments, and a new roommate, then questions about a former spouse and signature identity. It also includes an unrelated note about mail opt-out via the Mail Preference Service.

Dear Ann Landers Direct Marketing Association East 43Rd St New York N.Y

Hampton Hasty announce June wedding date

Gina Hampton and Scott Hasty plan a June 15 wedding. Gina, daughter of Carl and the late wife of Ottawa, Kansas, is a 1983 Ottawa High School graduate attending the University of Kansas in medical technology. Scott Hasty, Kansas City bound, is an OHS 1980 graduate and 1984 KU alum attending Cleveland Chiropractic College. A chocolate sauce recipe is included.

Carl Hampton Ash Gina Hampton Scott Hasty James Hasty Ottawa

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