Engagements and Weddings Across Kansas and Missouri
Engagements announced for Pyhllis Arlene West and Santiago Ghersi with June 26 wedding plans in Ottawa. Nancy Hunt and Keith Patridge set for August 9 at Pomons United Methodist Church after schooling at Baker University and Missouri Western State College. Christine Lyle Stewart and James Otis Thomson announce June 23 nuptials at the Manti Temple in Utah with KU and MIT backgrounds noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Hunt
Pomona
Nancy
Keith Patridge
Don Patridge
Trenton
Pomona High School
Baker University
Baldwin
Platt City
Trenton High School
Missouri Western State College
St. Joseph
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Pomons United Methodist Church
Christine Lyle Stewart
James Otis Thomson
Bennie L. Stewart
Lawrence
Thomson
Hollis Thomson
Ottawa
Stewart
University of Kansas
Missouri Institute of Technology
Manti Temple
Utah
Rare Bottles Fever Drives National Glass Treasure Hunt
Washington AP reports a national contest to find six oldest or most unusual American glass containers. Thousands enter as Kenneth Wilson of the Henry Ford Museum notes dozens of rare bottles unearthed. Winners receive an all expense paid trip to the James town Glasshouse, site of America’s first glass industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Glass Container Manufacturers Institute
Kenneth Wilson
Henry Ford Museum
GCMI
Jamestown
America
Loyd Aragon engage to wed in August wedding planned
Kathryn Janette Loyd, daughter of Allen L. Loyd Jr. and Mrs. Loyd, and Gary Patrick Aragon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry C. Aragon of Westminster Colorado, announce their approaching marriage. Miss Loyd, Ottawa High School 1971 graduate, Colorado Boulder alumna, law student at Washburn. Aragon, Regis High School Denver graduate, University of Colorado attendee, banker with American National Bank Denver. They will marry Aug 7 at the bride’s parents home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlen West
Ottawa
Pyhllis Arlene
Santiago
Jimmy” Ghersi
Santiago Ghersi
Caracas
Venezuela
Miss West
Emporia State
Emporia State Bank
Emporia
Ghersi
EKSC
Allen L. Loyd Jr
Willow
Kathryn Janette
Gary Patrick Aragon
Terry C. Aragon
Westminster
Colo
Loyd
Ottawa High School
University of Colorado
Boulder
Washburn University School of Law
Topeka
Aragon
Regis High School
Denver
American National Bank
Problems By Ann Landers Responds To Readers Ethics And Family
Dear Ann Landers answers readers on morality parenting and family issues. Cheryl in Dothan questions shunning her mother living with a man with multiple marriages while Ann urges gentler stance and welcome for the grandchild. Dear Wish recalls a past neighborly memory about exposure and harmlessness. XYZ questions child sleep arrangements with relatives. Ann advises bringing a sleeping bag for Tim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Legion
Dad
Cheryl
Dothan
O.K
Ann
Tim
Sis
Xyz
Retired Teachers Elect Four Officers in Ottawa Area
Mrs. Elizabeth Baker was elected president of the Ottawa Area Retired Teachers Association at a dinner meeting Friday in the First United. Willis Jordan will serve as vice president with Mrs. Willis Jordan as secretary and Mrs. Ferne Buckner as treasurer. A Suzuki talent program directed by Mrs. Tom Lewis featured Deana McCrossen, Cindy Tweet, Tammy Tweet, Betca Dittevson, Joy Kimball, Jesse Griffin, Daren Schneider and Jimmy McCrossen, with Mrs. Bidon Rader as piano accompanist. Additional music by Mrs. Willis Bennett and Celeste McCarty. Marvin P. Forker announced the County Council of Aging’s organization. Jessie Harold reported the Bicentennial program had been given ten times. Guests included Rev. and Mrs. Ralph Hodgden, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stevens, Beatrice Fishburn and Ruth Kingery. The program and dinner were under the direction of Amanda Rosenquist and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Baker
Ottawa Area
Willis Bennett
Celeste McCarty
Marvin P. Forker
County Council of Aging
Jessie Harold
Ralph Hodgden
Harold Stevens
Beatrice Fishburn
Ruth Kingery
Amanda Rosenquist
Tilfred Simmons
Sunshine Gaddis
Bill Hocking
Ralph Armstrong
Olympia Harder
Melvin Booth
Hodgson Green wedding ties May outdoor ceremony in Ottawa
Melinda L Hodgson Clathe and Sam F Green were married May 8 on the Hodgson lawn Little River in an outdoor double ring ceremony written by the couple and read by Rev Bill Best. Attendants included Meril Amos Topeka Linda Penner Olathe Tim Janicke Manhattan and Ron Albritton Wichita. The bride wore an ivory muslin gown with lace details and carried spring flowers. After a buffet supper, the couple, who met at Kansas State University, plan to live in Wellsville after a three week Europe trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melinda L. Hodgson
Clathe
Sam F. Green
Ottawa
J. H. Hodgson
Little River
Jim Green
Overland Park
Bill Best
Jeanie
Jean
Gene Deeds
Trudy Schmidt
Bride
Mary Fangman
Olathe
Carol McNary
Rita Wilkins
Topeka
Alice Olander
Marie Nelson
Lillian Moll
Gayle Giesecke
Abilene
Diane McNary
Green
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Daily News
Johnson County
Ottawa Herald
Europe
Wellsville
Cordova Schmitt wed in Pomona First United Methodist Chapel
Gwenda Cordova and Jon D. Schmitt exchanged vows May 1 in Pomona at the First United Methodist Chapel. The ceremony featured red and white floral decor, music by Rebecca Goatley and Donna Eichenberger, and a reception in the church Fellowship Hall. The couple plan to reside near Princeton after a wedding trip to Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist
Pomona
Gwenda Cordova
Jon D. Schmitt
Charles J. Goracke
Earl Schmitt
Ottawa
Don Goatley
Rebecca Goatley
Donna Eichenberger
Community club events week schedule roundup
A listing of local club meetings and activities spans Monday through Friday at churches and community centers. Groups include Beta Sigma Phi chapters, TOPS units, NARFE, Salads and Suppers, OWriters and youth groups, and church auxiliaries with times ranging from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. scattered venues include Forest Park, Anchor Building, Youth Center, IOOF Hall and Ottawa Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Society
Trinity United Methodist Church
Beta Omega
Beta Sigma Phi
Forest Park
Omicron
Kitty
Sampson Gold Star
B&pw
L & M Buffet Ransom Memorial Hospital
Beta Gamma
Elizabeth Kelsey Narfe
L&m Buffet Sweet Adelines
Four Seasons Garden Club
Pat Wiggins
Ioof Hall
Knights Progress Chess Club
Ottawa Library
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Rick Woods and
Joelle Kramer
Judith Kramer
John Kramer
Paola
Rick Woods
Roy Woods
Centropolis
Phyllis West and
Jimmy Ghersi
Nancy Hunt and
Kathryn Loyd
New York
Linda Hopkins
Bessie
Dittevson
Joy Kimball
Jesse Griffin
Daren Schneider
Jimmy MecCrossen
Bidon Rader
Sam Green
Meril Amos
Linda Penner
Tim Janicke
Ron Albritton
Wichita
Traci Hodgson
Angela Matlack
Dodge City
Dick Porter
Lyndon
Lori Marie
Donald Frank
Regis Porter
Geneseo
Howard Porter
Bakersfield
Calif
Donald Zabel
Melvern
Ervin Zabel
Fred Gustus
Emma Reagan
Quenemo
Lloyd Dick
Jon Schmitt
Cordova-Schmitt
Vanessa Goracke
Debbie Love
Excelsior Springs
Greg Unruh
Wayne Louderback
Princeton
Joe Goracke
Judy Lee
Clark's Business School
UAW
S. Main
Kansas
Hawkeye Shoes
First United Methodist Church
Susanna
R. D. Spears
Maranatha
Genevieve Gillette
Dorcas
Opal Howell
Quest
Burl Beam
Shalom
Madge Callaham Cwf
First Christian Church
Esther
Ruth
Ursday Eagles
Baxter Social
L. A. Reeder
Army Mathers
Eli Clavel
Ruhamah
NAOMI
Fairmount
Windows
Dask Tops Saffron Glass Co
S. Walnut
Butler
Bob Dunn
Robert L. Shields
C.L.A
Bennett
Kent
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