Two Couples Marry in First Baptist Church Ceremony
Susan Renee Jones and Darrell Lee Flory united in marriage January 17 1987 at the First Baptist Church with Reverend Charles Jones officiating. The couple now resides in Wellsville RFD 2. Susan is the daughter of Wayne and Phyllis Jones and a 1985 Ottawa High School graduate working as a dental assistant. Darrell is the son of Wylan and Betty Flory, a 1985 Pomona High School graduate employed by Killough Inc. Attendants included Jodie Larkin as matron of honor and Mark Flory as best man with several bridesmaids, groomsmen, candlelighters, and a flower girl. Reception followed at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Renee Jones
S. Mulberry
Darrell Lee Flory
Pomona Rfd
First Baptist Church
Charles Jones
Wayne
Phyllis Jones
Wylan
Betty Flory
Pomona
RFD
Juliet
Jodie Larkin
Ottawa Rfd
Mark Flory
Sharilyn Johnson
Warren, Mich
Joseph Schehart
Blaine Flory
Michael Jones
Betsy
Ben Larsen
Bobby Simms
Elm
Edith Rader
Wellsville Rfd
Ottawa High School
Steven Thompson
D.D.S
Pomona High School
Killough, Inc
Elizabeth Curtis and James Bell wed in Quenemo ceremony
Elizabeth D Curtis and James G R Bell of Quenemo exchanged vows January 14 at the Everett home with Rev Bob Williams officiating. The couple planned a 1 p m reception at the Quenemo Community Building. The bride works at Casey’s in Pomona. the groom is a Marais des Cygnes Valley High School senior and will enter active duty in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth D. Curtis
James “Jim
G.R. Bell
Quenemo
Pat
John Everett
Bob Williams
Mary Curtis
Shirley N. Bell
George S. Bell
Pomona
Richard Curtis
LaCygne
Theride
Bridgette Watkins
Shawna Jordan
Jeffrey Bell
Troy Lewis
Harold Bell
Casey's
Marais Des Cygnes Valley
U.S. Army
The Babies Have Been Named Jacob Eugene Smith
Dana and Leslie Smith of Ottawa RFD 4 welcomed a son born Saturday January 31 at Ransom Memorial Hospital weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces. Jacob Eugene Smith joins brother Justin age 2 with grandparents Theresa and Don Hiebel of Sylvania Ohio and Dave and Geri Smith of Pagosa Springs Colorado. Great grandparents include Harry and Peg Smith, Margaret Garrett, Beatrice Hiebel and Mrs C L Mayfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Eugene Smith
Dana
Leslie Smith
Ottawa
RFD
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Jacob
Justin
Theresa
Don Hiebel
Sylvania
Ohio
Dave and
Geri Smith
Pagosa Springs
Colo
Harry and
Peg Smith
S. Oak
Margaret Garrett
Lanesville
Beatrice Hiebel
Columbus
C.L. Mayfield
Topeka
Birthday notices for Kyle Lee Bond and newborn Heather Rae
Birthday boy Kyle Lee Bond of Ottawa RFD 3 marks his first birthday today. Grandparents include Maxine Price of Williamsburg and Leonard and Beverly Bond of Ottawa RFD 3. Great grandparents Ada Price and Lela Bond. Heather Rae Johnson born January 26 1987 at Ransom Memorial Hospital weighs 8 pounds 5 ounces. Grandparents Glenda Medien of Rantoul and Earl Medien of rural Princeton and O K and Alice Johnson. Great grandmother Mary Burgoon Wellsville. Kayla Rae Sleichter born January 27 1987 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital weighs 9 pounds 7 ounces. Grandparents Dale and Thelma Burgoon Wellaville and E W and Esther Sleichter. Great grandmother Mary Burgoon Wellsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle Lee 'Price
Bond
A. Lee
Donna Bond
Ottawa
Ada Price
Williamsburg
Lela Bond
Poplar
Ruby Yohe
N. Cherry
Kyle
Billy
Vicki Johnson
Rantoul
Heather Rae
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Heather
Nicole
Jennifer
Glenda Medien
Earl Medien
Princeton
O.K
Alice Johnson
Mary Burgoon
Wellsville
Kayla Rae Sleichter
Keith
Pam Sleichter
S. Cedar
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Kayla
Jay Anderson
Mandy Sleichter
Dale C
Thelma Burgoon
Wellaville
E.W
Esther Sleichter
Brides Expand Gown Choices Across Budget and Styles
The bridal market widens with more fabrics, styles, and price ranges led by designers like Vivian Dessy and Oscar de la Renta. Brides between 25 and 35 seek personal style over tradition, while second-time brides explore tea or ballet lengths and nontraditional fabrics. Grooms gain trendy options such as seersucker jackets and coordinated accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rikki Cohen
Ms. Cohen
Taiwan
Vivian Dessy
Oscar de la Renta
Dessy
Ms. Dessy
Honeymoon Honeymoon Woes Highlight Travel Planning Pitfalls
Amy Wolin and Cary Wolin recount a June 1985 Paradise Island trip booked through a travel agent. A moped crash, poor service, a costly extra cruise, and rainy days colored their romantic vacation. They stress thorough checks on daily activities and food before paying premium to avoid repeat disappointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Amy Wolin
New York
Cary
Paradise Island
Herald asks photo owners to claim images by Feb 28
The Herald urges individuals who had photographs published in 1986 to collect them by February 28. Unclaimed photos will be discarded. The notice stresses responsibility of owners to retrieve their images and lists no additional actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
Engagements Planned in Ottawa and Gardner
Richard and Ann Strawn announce the engagement of their daughter Samra Alane Strawn to George Raymond Cates of Ottawa. She is a 1980 Cimarron High School graduate with a 1984 Pittsburg State University degree and works in Kansas City. He is a 1980 Ottawa High School and 1982 Pittsburg State University graduate, studying construction engineering technology, set to graduate in May. They plan to marry in June 1987. Also, Gary and Shirley Strack Sr. announce Debra Strack’s engagement to James A. Starling of Wellsville. Debra is a 1983 Gardner-Edgerton High School graduate, expected Baker University May degree in business administration and fitness. James is a 1982 Wellsville High School graduate, finishing plumbing and HVAC training in Beloit this May. They will marry June 20, 1987, at the Strack home in Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard and
Ann Strawn
Cimarron
Samra Alane Strawn
George Raymond Cates
Kay Cates
Gene
Judy Cates
Ottawa
Cimarron High School
Pittsburg State University
Allied-Bendix Aerospace
Kansas City
Ottawa High School
Pittsburg State University Vocational-Technical Institute
Gary
Shirley Strack Sr
Gardner
Debra
James A. Starling
Wellsville
Bill
Jenny Starling
Gardner-Edgerton High School
Baker University
Baldwin City
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
Wellsville High School
North Central Kansas Area Vocational-Technical School
Beloit
Strack
L.M
Wilda Wright
E. 16Th St. Terr
Marilyn J. Wright
Ronald G. Gore
Lawrence
Hamer
Ruth Gore
Great Bend
University of Kansas
University of Kansas School of Law
Spigarelli, McLane and Short
Pittsburg
Larmed High School
Southwestern College
Winfield
Houston
Local Anniversary News From Ottawa Area Families
Anniversaries and engagements include Vance and Virginia Robrahn of 325 Maple celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary with a reception at First United Methodist Church. Daughters Vanessa Palmer and Vauneele Pearson. Pat and Velma Patton celebrate their 50th anniversary in Denver. Marilyn J. Wright, daughter of L.M. and Wilda Wright of Terr., engaged to Ronald Gore of Lawrence. Plans for May 16 1987 wedding and Houston home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance
Virginia Robrahn
Maple
First United Methodist Church
Vanessa Palmer
S. Sycamore
Vauneele Pearson
Perry
Virginia L. Harvey
Vance M. Robrahn
Burlington
Gladish
Pat
Velma Patton
Denver
Colo
Ottawa
Olathe
Coca-Cola Co
Elliott Motor Co
Samsonite Luggage Corp
Velma
Southwestern Bell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Darrell and
Susan Flory
Curtis-Bell
James and
Elizabeth Bell
Kyle Lee
Price” Bond
Marcia Woodrome
Manuel Aguiar
Croton
Seiko
Bulova
Sutton
Ottewa, Ka
Samba Alane Strawn and
Debra Strack and
James Starling
Vance and
Ichina Hutch
Tonya Stevens
Sue Johnson
Gary Williams
Shawn Henderson
Valentine
Teleflora
Butler
Anvica Mark of Taleflora Inc
Telaflora Inc
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