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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1977
Page
4
Ada Heimann and Todd David Shenkenberg were married in Danforth Chapel Lawrence. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs F H Heimann of 5 Rockwood Dr. The groom is noted but name incomplete in the report.
A daughter named Lynn Renee was born December 27 to Mr. and Mrs. Doug Nigh of Bluejacket Oklahoma. She weighed eight pounds ten ounces. Grandparents Gale and the late Esther Nigh are from Ottawan and Bluejacket, with maternal grandparents Don and Agnes Floyd of Bluejacket. The family includes great grandparents and a note that the birth coincides with the grandfather Nigh’s birthday.
The engagement of Beverly Sue Gamet, daughter of Mr and Mrs Duane Gamet of 228 S Elm, to Scott David Bird, son of Mr and Mrs David L Bird of 1012 S Ash, is announced. The bride elect attends Ottawa University with elementary education studies. the groom is employed by Loyd Builders. Their wedding is planned for June 26 at the Ottawa University Chapel.
A dense list of clubs and meetings for Monday through Friday in Ottawa. Names include Job's Daughters LA, VFW Post 5901, TOPS chapters, Alpha Delta Kappa, WCTU, OASIS, LEND-A-HAND, LWML, and many church and local groups with times ranging from noon to 8 p.m. at places such as Elliott Hall, Ottawa Library, and various church halls.
A reader warns of skinnyitis fueled by diets and coffee while Mother of Nine weighs 117 lbs argues against glorifying thinness. Ann Landers cites fashion magazines and diet books as hazards and urges proper nourishment. A second reader recounts a wedding guest incident where a friend’s plan to curb trouble with a “watch the vodka” cue led to a memorable, tasteful outcome.
The Herald announces submission rules for wedding reports and photographs. Write ups with photos must be received within two weeks after the ceremony and stories published within a month, with possible cuts for lateness. Inquiries may be directed to the women's department at 242-4700.
A Christmas ceremony on December 26 united Marlene Kirkland, Princeton, and Robert L. Kuiken Jr., Richmond. The afternoon service at Princeton Christian Church featured rose decorations and vows read by Rey, Wesley Keltcher, Lawrence. Music by Dorothy Duvall and Cathy Heck complemented the event.
Mr and Mrs Terrence D Buckner of Ottawa were married December 29 at Bethany Baptist Church with Rebecca Calvert as bride and George H Buckner and Rev B J Landrum officiating Attendants included Doug Bennett Kathy Watson and Bonnie Kraus The couple resides in Waterford Connecticut where the groom serves in the Navy and the bride worked at Ransom Memorial Hospital
LeAnn Davis and John Ralph Hood united in marriage on December 11 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Concordia. The couple, both of Concordia, are the children of local families and exchanged vows with Rev. Loren Werth officiating. A reception followed at the bride’s grandmother’s home with family helping.
The Church of Christ in San Leandro, California, hosted the December 23 marriage of Ginger Chastain and Dennis McLoud. Rev. Melvin Weldon officiated as Stan Shaft performed a guitar solo. The couple plans a Lake Tahoe honeymoon and resides in York, Nebraska.
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