McCurdy Prather Vows in Richmond Methodist Church
Carol McCurdy married Donald Prather on September 9 in Richmond at United Methodist Church. Rev. Harold Peters officiated as blue carnation décor framed the ceremony. The couple, with parents Clifford McCurdy and Melvin Kuiken, plan a honeymoon to Six Flags Over Mid-America and Niagara Falls before settling in Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol McCurdy
Donald Prather
Harold Peters
United Methodist Church
Richmond
Clifford McCurdy
Williamsburg
Melvin Kuiken
Marvin Duvall
Gene O’mara
Six Flags
Mid-America
Niagara Falls
Grattan
Apt. B
Topeka
Williamsburg High School
Richmond High School
Emporia State
Senior Club observes Chuck Wagon Day with 42 members
The Senior Club met at the Youth Center on Sept. 15 in costume. Mac Rhoades presided, welcoming guests and Gladys Livengood back from illness. Celia Wichman led opening songs with Kathryn Fowler as pianist. Mrs. Livengood gave devotions on Church and Students. A Franklin County Extension Service letter invited to the Fall Antique Tour and Emporia Senior Club jubilee. Prizes were awarded for several activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac Rhoades
Gladys Livengood
Celia Wichman
Kathryn
Pearl Davidson
Naomi Club
Arlis Loyd
Edna Whitworth
Gladys Loyd
Clara Gibson
Irene Underwood
Ada Church
Lillamn Feuerborn
Mrs. Whitworth
Ruth Bonskowski
Minnie Shawver
Viola Beasley
Thelma Ponton
Mrs. Beasley
Puppet and Mini School Brighten Rainy Days
Dear Heloise writes about a writing bear puppet that acts as a mentor for children during rainy days. The bear encourages sharing, taking turns, and thoughtful behavior, turning quiet play into instructional moments and moral conversations. The note also shares quick recipe tips and local club meeting tidbits from Paola and Osawatomie communities, including Delta Kappa Gamma and Naomi Club events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
December wedding engagement for Gutsch and Lyder
Waverly announces Deborah Ann Gutsch engaged to Larry D. Lyder son of Mrs. Melvin Lyder Paola and the late Melvin Lyder. The couple plan a December 29 wedding at Waverly Baptist Church. Miss Gutsch earns an associate arts degree in May from Johnson County Community College where Lyder studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Gutsch
Waverly
Deborah Ann
Larry D. Lyder
Melvin Lyder
Paola
Waverly Baptist Church
Miss Gutsch
Johnson County Community College
Lyder
Dear Ann Landers Advice Column Excerpt
A reader questions masturbation related health myths and seeks guidance. Ann Landers reassures normal sexual exploration, urges medical check for groin pain, and promotes her book proceeds for charity. Other letters discuss allergies to a partner, dating decisions, and workplace discomfort with a coworker.
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Ann Landers
Tam Male
Rich Headrick Bride Sandra Rich Wed in Emporia
Richard B. Headrick III and Sandra Rich were married August 31 at First Christian Church Emporia with Rev. Jack Barron officiating. The bride wore a satin gown with lace trim and carried white sweetheart roses. reception followed. The couple plans a trip to St. Louis.
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Williamsburg
Richard B. Headrick III
First Christian Church of
Emporia
Sandra Rich
Nathan Rich
Gridley
R. B. Headrick
Neosho Rapids
Jack Barron
Marcia McMullen
Etelka Phinney
el Dorado Springs
Sharon Rich
Chevy Rich
Bered Ivy Essey
Cians
Frank Headrick
James Rich
John Washburn
Osage City
Laurin Nightengale
Topeka
Troy Roberts
Vonda Kay Roberts
Lena Horton
Becky Hixon
Cheryl Houser
Lebo
Kent Stukey
Waverly
Randy Smith
Burlington
St. Louis
Burlington High School
Bruce Company
Washburn University
Kansas State Employment Service
Ottawa
Club Forecast Monday Through Tuesday Meetings
Community groups list upcoming events at Ottawa area venues including Wesleyan Service Guild Trinity United Methodist Church and Ottawa University unionTOPS KS IOOF Hall and Ottawa Country Club. Activities cover lunches picnics potlucks and meetings for Beta Sigma Phi Garden Club PEO GL and ROTARY Anns with hours and hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Service Guild
Trinity United Methodist Church
Jonas Wright
Ottawa
Beta Omega
Beta Sigma Phi
Kenny Platt
Omicron
Roland Bromert
la Sertoma Club
Ralph Bloomer
Potluck Union Chapel
United Methodist Church
WSCS
Harold French
Ottawa University Union
Ralph Emerson Garfield
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Mrs
Olgar
Barbara Wilkinson
Ethel McCune
Jack Dart
Lillian Spears
Oklahoma
William Boyd
Rolla Burgoon
Henry Smart
Bernice Livengood
Eunice Campbell
Blanche Honeycutt
Grace Webb
Erma West
Mae Sargent
Pearl Shoemaker
Fred Lutz
Alpha Gamma
Delta Kappa Gamma
Paola High School
F. E. Massey
C. Harris
Helen Wroten
Winfield
Robert Snover
Alpha Mu
Clay Center
Osawatomie High School
Rae Woah Ae
Walt
Deborah Ann Gutsch
O.K
Ann
Eagle Rock
Alabama
Rock
Rich-Headrick
UEC Crete
Holland
E Dute
Willis Garden Center
Cobbies
Paine’s Bootery
Fulton
Ottawa, Kansas
Anchor Savings
Anchor
Savings
Anchor Savings Association
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