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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1963
Page
9
The column lists social calls and visits from July, including Arool in Laval University, Bellevue Nebraska ties, Mr and Mrs Irven 746 S Main, Mr and Mrs E A Burns in Pa, and other family gatherings. It notes a VFW Potluck at the post hall on June 23 with remodeling work ongoing since May, plus multiple family gatherings at Irven Horst, Lister, and Dalton households.
A West El School wedding shower celebrated the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Danny Folks. The green and white décor featured an orchid centerpiece and floral corsages, with Schendel as mistress of ceremonies and three contestants earning carnations for the event.
Several events honoring Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Campbell's golden wedding anniversary are taking place this week with family and friends gathering at locations across the area to celebrate their long marriage.
A couple marked a family dinner on Sunday June 23 in Colbern's Party Room with 24 guests. On Wednesday Mrs J S Sproull from Morris Illinois, sister of Mrs Campbell, will entertain with a luncheon for out of town guests. A picnic is planned at Shawnee Lake State Park in Topeka on Sunday June 30 in honor of the couple.
Hiram Browning of 115 N Hickory, longtime city street department employee, was the guest of honor at a Forest Park dinner as he prepares to retire after 38 years with Ottawa. Attendees included the Snethens, Wienekes, Wienekes, Starkey, Burgoons, Goforths, Barnes, Wells, McFarlands, Elders, and Browning’s daughter. A gift was presented.
June Vows Read Ruby Van Loenen of Ottawa and Leonard Russell of Osawatomie were married Friday night June 21 at 8 30 p m in the Baptist Church Paola Rev Harry Opperman officiated in a double ring ceremony Attendants were Mr and Mrs Gordon Grahm Paola Those attending were Carolyn Purvis Jimmy Van Loenen and Mrs June Lutz Ottawa Barbara Sandra and Bobby Grahm Paola A reception followed at the Grahm home A three tier wedding cake was served by Mrs Grahm.
A short wedding notice notes Ottawa readers' tip led to a cheerful ceremony during a Ozarks trip. The Herald reports the couple welcomed a simple wedding with local readers contributing in appreciation for news tips.
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