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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1986
Page
2
Carol Renee Anderson and Jonathan Mark Webster exchanged vows in a candlelight ceremony at the Ottawa University Chapel officiated by Rev. Nathan James. The couple, with roots in Wellsville Mebane and Burlington, plans a home in Burlington North Carolina after a Gatlinburg honeymoon.
Jill Ann Gade and Michael Jay Tucker announce their engagement. Jill Ann is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert V Gade of Ottawa and a 1985 Ottawa High School graduate employed by Hotz Business Systems. Michael is a 1978 Ottawa High School graduate employed by Sheldon Equipment. The couple plans to marry June 28 at North Baptist Church.
Urton Sawin Sherry and Richard Sawin married April 26 in a Faith Lutheran Church ceremony officiated by Rev. Earl Zimmerman. The couple, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lawin, and the bride wore a chapel-length gown with puffed sleeves and elbow-high lace cuffs. The lace hat and veil featured sweetheart roses, and the bouquet, arranged by her grandmother, paired lavender and pink roses with lilies on a lace fan.
A collage of social notices lists anniversaries, engagements, and wedding plans. Rollie and Shirley Merscham mark 50 years with celebration in Richmond. Melanie Sue to Anthony Buford, a Waterloo teacher and Calvary Bible College student, plan a June wedding. Janet Marie Jones to Mark Goodenow, both of Manhattan, set July 26 at First United Methodist. Trudy Eichinger to Bobby Wagoner Jr. plan a Pomona wedding. details include Pomona HS senior and Green Acres Pizza Shack employee.
Michelle LeAnn McArdle and Clyde Richard Morrison exchanged vows April 26 at Brightwater Methodist Church in Rogers Arkansas. The couple, both employed at Sibley Manufacturing, now reside in Garfield Oklahoma after a honeymoon in Eureka Springs.
A reader questions propriety over a marriage notice from Alabama announcing a 35 year old daughter’s upcoming wedding to a patient suitor. The column replies that the era has changed and cautions readers against overreacting to such announcements.
Julie Paxson and Justin Dale exchanged wedding vows on April 5 at the First Baptist Church in Burlington with Rev. Bill Kneisly officiating. The ceremony was a double ring. attendees included the couple’s families from Ottawa and Burlington, with Susie Bemis as maid of honor and Doug Mast as best man.
Wellsville American Legion Post 194 names 1986 87 officers including Gale as commander Barnett first vice commander Flakus second vice commander Boone finance officer and adjutant Shelton sergeant at arms and Gorsage service officer for the post. Auxiliary officers include Burgoon president Landreth first vice president Crist second vice president Larrick secretary Boone treasurer Revey chaplain Knapp historian Warren and Shelton sergeants at arms Maule assistant sergeant at arms. Installations are set for May 19 with a salad supper at 6 30 p.m. Friday was Poppy Day with auxiliary volunteers distributing poppies. Proceeds go to veteran rehabilitation. A paper drive and upcoming meetings are noted. Memorial Day program May 26 at Wellsville Cemetery features Girl Scouts Boy Scouts and 4 H members in the flag ceremony. Public invited.
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