Gorton-Simmons Candlelight Ceremony Unites Lawrence Couple
Debra Ray Gorton and Brian Lee Simmons were married September 2 at Westminster United Presbyterian Church. Rev. Henry A. Roberts Jr. officiated as flowers and candlelight framed the ceremony. The bride, matron of honor, bridesmaids, and groomsmen wore beige and rust tones, with bouquets of carnations and babysbreath. A reception followed in the church Fellowship Hall. The couple resides at 1900 W. 31 Lot 14 Lawrence. She teaches at Montessori House. he works as a welder at W. A. Dunbar and Son Trucking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debra Ray Gorton
Don Gorton
Maple
Brian Lee Simmons
F. Earle Simmons
Lawrence
Westminster United Presbyterian Church
Henry A. Roberts Jr
Joyce Fox
Lana Wait
Muskogee
Okla
Kristie Brown
Ottawa
Tom Glahn
David Nichols
Mike Todd
Bob Simmons
Newton
Barry Gorton
Steve Simmons
Alan Simmons
Mendy Brown
Nancy Martin
Susan Simmons
Susan Glatt
Sally Colling
Michelle Brown
Montessori Children’s House
W. A. Dunbar and Son
Sauer Elliott United In Marriage
Mary Kathryn Sauer daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Sauer and Stephen Duane Elliott son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Elliott united in marriage on Sept 1 Rev Clyde W Greisen officiated The bride wore a street length gown of ernu ribbon batiste with lace and puffed sleeves They lived at 923 North Cedar Ottawa High School graduates both spouses had Marine Corps and Haven Steel ties Their home at 923 North Cedar Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kathryn Sauer
Jack F. Sauer
W. 5Th
Stephen Duane Elliott
Cecil D. Elliott
Willow
Clyde W. Greisen
Batiste
Ottawa High School
U.S. Marine Corps
Haven Steel
N. Cedar
Amber Dawn Schmitt Born in Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Mr and Mrs Jon Schmitt Princeton RFD 1 are the parents of a daughter born Sept 14 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. The newborn Amber Dawn weighed nine pounds three ounces. Grandparents are Earl Schmitt 1601 Maple and Bud Goracke of Pomona. Great grandparents include Frank Burge and Eva Schmitt of Crestview Nursing Home.
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Jon Schmitt
Princeton Rfd
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Amber Dawn
Amber
Earl Schmitt
Maple
Bud Goracke
Pomona
Frank Burge
John Patton
Eva Schmitt
Crestview Nursing Home
Ann Landers Letters on Education and Etiquette
Dear readers share views on school staffing and teacher roles, mature parenting, wedding gift thanks, pet damages, and a husband's housework trial. Readers discuss classroom aides, responsibility shifts, and the value of specialized teachers alongside anecdotes and humor.
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Ann Landers
Hills
Joe
Ann
Philadelphia
Phil
Ottawa White Shrine Reconvenes For Fall
Ottawa White Shrine met at the Masonic Hall with Mary Alice Hintz presiding. Visiting guests included Clarence Dressler and Mrs Dressler from Mahi Shrine at Greeley Colorado. others honored included Mrs Clarence Fanning and Clarence Fanning. seven past worthy high priestesses and three past watchmen of shepherds were introduced. Discussions covered October rummage sale and visit of Velma Joy Burnie supreme worthy high priestess. District meeting set for November 28 in Topeka. Masonic Lodge marks 200th anniversary with Dressler recounting lodge history from October 13 1778 to now. The 1979 session will be held in Des Moines May 1–4. Birthdays noted for Alice Maxwell Lynnette Dale Arlene Talbott Denzel Rybolt Mae Sargeant anniversary. Games and refreshments followed.
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Ottawa
Masonic Hall
Mary Alice Hintz
Clarence Dressler
Mahi Shrine
Greeley
Colo
Dressler
Supreme
Mr. Dressler
Clarence Fanning
Velma Joy Burnie
Topeka
Masonic Lodge
Des Moines
Iowa
Alice Maxwell
Lynnette Dale
Arlene Talbott
Denzel Rybolt
Mae Sargeant
Wanda Kraft
Faith D Holsteen Engaged to Mark E in Omaha Nebraska
Loretta Holsteen and Rev. Verle Holsteen of Omaha announce the engagement of their daughter Faith D to Mark E. Tory Elaine Sherman celebrates her first birthday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sherman. Tory’s grandparents are Richard Carterman, Esther Sherman, and Mrs. Geneva Bradley, with great grandparents Mrs. Carrie James and Mrs. Mary Finch in Missouri.
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Verle Holsteen
Omaha, Neb
Faith D
Mark E
Tory Elaine
Fred Sherman
Olive
Tory
Richard Carterman
Main
Esther Sherman
Geneva Bradley
Diamond
Carrie James
Carthage
Mary Finch
Springfield
Apricot Blueberry Pie Contest Winner and Wedding Update
A recipe notes apricot blueberry pie with lemon juice sugar tapioca and egg wash, baked until golden. Also reports Loretto Co and Miss Holsteen’s upcoming wedding planned for November 25 in Omaha, with Loretto’s background at OU and state social services role.
Community club and church schedules listed for the week
Local groups outline weekly meetings across churches and clubs from Monday to Friday including TOPS groups at multiple locations, chapter meetings of PEO and DAR, hospital auxiliary sewing, garden and youth programs, and fraternal organization gatherings in the Franklin County area.
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First United Methodist Church
N. Cedar Hope Society
Trinity United Methodist Church
Eunice Kelsey
Youth Center
Ransom Memorial Hospital
L&m
Lewis Irwin Narfe
L&m Buffet Briles
Edward Hand
DAR
Eagles
Baxter
Sarah
First Christian Church
Sharon Brown
Franklin County Action Group
Eckan Retta
True Kindred
Naomi Club
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Mrs
Brian L. Simmons
MR. and
Stephen D. Elliott
Veslit
Anne Adams
Ottawa Herald
West 17Th St
New York
N.Y
White Shrine
Northwestern Mutual
Robert L. Shields
CLU
S. Main
Irma Sassaman
Turner Chevrolet
Iawa
Kansas
Marlea Jones
W Jeffrey Fritts
Kellie Jo Langley
Ron L
Stiffler
Cathy Allan
Bill Guthrie
Shirley Smith
Winston Gilgea
Seera Rrr
Loretta Holsteen
Mark E. Loretto
and Faith D. Holsteen
Tory Elaine Sherman
Real
Susanna
Potluck
Chester Bechtle
Shalom
Harry Scott
Quest
Genevieve Blair
Dorcas
Marie Ecker
Maranatha
David McElfresh
First Baptist Church
Samaritan
Christian
Searchers
Martha
Ann Crawford
Joanna Group
Marie Armstrong
Martha Group
Mildred Starbuck
UNION
Order of Eastern Star
Doyen Insurance Agency
Howard ’. Ddoyen
East 2Nd Street
Peoples Bank
Tom Weigand
Peoples National
FDIC
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