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| 1801 |  | Birthday- Gee, Ruth Last week a group of friends gathered to celebrate Ruth Gee's birthday. A freezer full of delicious ice cream and some beautiful cakes helped make the evening a very enjoyable one. | |
| 1802 |  | Birthday- Gentry, Bobby Bobby Gentry Gentry to celebrate 80th birthday Bobby Gentry, Rossville, will be celebrating his 80th birthday. A breakfast on his birthday, Saturday, Aug. 25, will be held at the Rossville American Legion. | |
| 1803 |  | Birthday- George, Vera Vera George, seated right, celebrated her 99th birthday by having lunch with friends and family at the Silver Lake Senior Center on Oct. 19. Seated next to her is daughter Janet Martinek. Among those on hand to celebrate were son-in-law Orville Martinek and daughter-in-law Diane Martinek in the back row. Her actual birthday is Oct. 18, 1907. | |
| 1804 |  | Birthday- Gutshall, Carol A pleasant surprise party was given Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Gutshall in honor of their son, Carol's eighteenth birthday by a crowd of young folks from town. Games and music was played. Refreshments of peach cream, cake, oranges and bananas were served. All returned home at a late hour reporting a good time, wishing Carol many more happy birthdays. | |
| 1805 |  | Birthday- Hanrahan, Mary 1 Mary Celebrates 90th Birthday Mrs. Mary Hanrahan, Delia, was honored Saturday afternoon, May 21. Friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Teske in St. Marys to wish her a happy 90th birthday. Refreshments of cake and punch were served to the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. Fenton McAreney, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Keller, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rosser, Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Martinek, Mr. and Mrs. Ig Gillgannon, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kerwin, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kerwin, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Teske, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Freel, Mr. and Mrs. Bill McCoy, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Fiedler, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Burgett, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hanrahan, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Macha, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Burgett, Eric and Erin, Mr. and Mrs. Rick Mulanax, Stephanie and Jessica, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kerwin, Mary and Joe, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Kerwin and Terri, Mrs. Elizabeth Mulanax, Danny, Kevin and Marcie, Mrs. Shirley Roper, Tammi and Tara, Mrs. Dorothy Koch, Jana and Joy, Mrs. Helen Dohrman, Mrs. Rae Niles, Mrs. Violet DeWendt, Mrs. Mary Wolcott, Mrs. Bertha Martinek, Mrs. Muriel Huggins, Mrs. Regina Schraeder, Mrs. Clementine Hanrahan, Mrs. Anna Hanrahan, Mrs. Dora Ross, Mrs. Alice Allen, Mrs. Marty Ronnau, Mrs. Jeannie Dryer, Tom Hanrahan, John Hanrahan, Bernard Hanrahan, Elmer Allen, Mike Goss, Willie Goss, D.J. Goss, Don Mulanax, Debbie Mulanax and Richie, Connie Jeanneret. | |
| 1806 |  | Birthday- Hanrahan, Mary 2 MARRIED AT THE SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH in Delia on May 24, 1911, were Mary B. McCoy and Patrick Hanrahan. Their attendants, standing, were Thomas Hanrahan and Nora Lane. Happy Birthday, Mary There will be 85 candles on Mrs. Mary B. Hanrahan’s birthday cake. A resident of Delia, she was born at Hoyt on May 18, 1893, the daughter of Dick and Birdie McCoy. Her parents moved to Rossville and, although she was only 10, Mary has vivid memories of the 1903 flood. “I remember it like yesterday,” she said. "The water drove everyone to the hills north of Rossville, with the teams pulling wagon loads of furniture. From that day on, I’ve been scared of water. I never had a desire to live where the river could move me out!” The Rossville Centennial History in¬cludes a description of an even worse flood the following year. In U. G. Stewart’s “Shawnee County News” for July 8, 1904, details of a sudden devastating flood along Cross Creek are given. After a steady all-night downpour, the waters came up so quickly that families had no time to move furniture -- up or out. On south Main, near the railroad, the water was five feet deep, and “on many of the streets, it would swim a horse. The water reached 22 inches above the high water mark of last year’s flood,” the “News” reported. The racing, raging water tore out the railroad bed, and washed out track. The "News” reporter wrote oi * standing waist deep in water in Dick McCoy’s back yard, waiting to get a picture of the train inching its way across the bridge, after the flood receded. “The flood,” he continued, “dug a good portion of Dick McCoy’s potatoes. He gathered up two barrels full Thursday, washed and ready for the pot.” No wonder flood waters are still a frightening memory! Dick McCoy, who had been a student at St. Marys College before his marriage, moved his blacksmith shop from Rossville to Delia. Mrs. Hanrahan described her mother, Birdie, as “a hard worker.” She was a midwife, and neighbors called on her to assist in times of illness, too. “Mother never refused, as long as she was able to help others,” Mary commented. Two of Mary’s sisters are still living, Helen Buckler and Vera Bunting, both in California. Mary McCoy was living in Delia when she married Patrick Hanrahan on May 24, 1911, just six days after her 18th birthday. They were the third couple to be married in the Sacred Heart Church at Delia. After a few years on the farm, Pat started work with the railroad. As a laborer and relief foreman, he put in 10- hour days, at $1.44 a day. Pat and Mary Hanrahan’s children included Francis, Gertrude, Zita (Allen) and Helen (Dohrman). Gertrude died of pneumonia when she was just 12 1/2 years old, “the worst tragedy of my life; for no one can get over losing a child,” she said sadly. Mr. Hanrahan remained with the Union Pacific until 1945, when he suffered a stroke. After his death in 1954, Mary took her first job, as a cook in the Delia school system. Her two granddaughters, Mary Wolcott and Pat Teske, lived with her while they attended school in Delia. “They kept me young and active, I suppose,” she said thoughtfully. “Looking back, I can say I’ve lived a long, fulfilled life,” she reminisced. She thoroughly enjoyed the Delia history written by her grandnephew, Kevin Kerwin, since “I lived it all. I watched Delia grow into a wonderful town. Lots of good families came from this community, and they all had something to contribute.” Mrs. Mary Hanrahan will celebrate her 85th birthday in Newton with her daughter, Mrs. Ray Dohrman, and family, former residents of St. Marys. We wish her many, many more. | |
| 1807 |  | Birthday- Hanrahan, Mary 3 Family and friends are invited to share an afternoon with Mary Hanrahan in celebration of her 100th birthday on Sunday, May 9, 1993 (Mothers Day) beginning at two o'clock in the afternoon. St. Mary's Senior Center 403 Lasley St. St. Marys, KS Refreshments served (no gifts) | |
| 1808 |  | Birthday- Hartzell, David and Hartzell, Matilda Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hartzell, residents of Rossville all their married life, over 58 years are each having a birthday this week. Mrs. Hartzell was 82, Sept. 25, and Mr. Hartzell is 89 years old today, Sept. 28. They enjoyed a birthday dinner Sunday honoring their anniversary. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hartzell enjoy good health and do their own work. Uncle Dave is a daily visitor up town and more active than any number of men much younger than he. Grandma Hartzell is also active in her social and church circles. | |
| 1809 |  | Birthday- Hartzell, David and Hartzell, Matilda 2 Melvin Boots, of Meridian, Miss., arrived Wednesday to visit until Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Dave Hartzell and Mr. Hartzell and his other Rossville relation. While here Mr. Boots will help them celebrate their birthday anniversaries. Friday, Sept. 25th, Mrs. Hartzell will be 85 years old and next Monday, September 28th, Mr. Hartzell will be 92 years old. | |
| 1810 |  | Birthday- Hartzell, Matilda Mrs. E.D. Hartzell entertained at her home last Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Matilda Hartzell's 86th birthday anniversary, which occurred on September 25th. The guests included Mrs. Hartzell's Sunday school class. The afternoon was spent in visiting. Refreshments were served. Those invited were Mrs. Carrie Whitney, Mrs. C.E. Van Vleck, Mrs. John H. Shenk, Mrs. Adella King, Mrs. Ella Shipley, Mrs. Charity James of Topeka, Mrs. Chettie Howard, Mrs. Linda Barney, Mrs. Kate White, Mrs. Mary Cottle, Mrs. J.H. Eversole, Mrs. Austin Sebring, Mrs. Rose Oliver, Mrs. Frank Steffee, Mrs. Gleason, Mrs. Bills, Mrs. D. Hartzell, Mrs. Mary Bailey, Mrs. O.B. Hartzell, Mrs. Allyn Hartzell, June and Kay Hartzell. | |
| 1811 |  | Birthday- Hartzell, Matilda 2 Frank Hartzell of Chilicothe, Ill., arrived in Silver Lake, Tuesday for a short visit with his mother Mrs. Matilda Hartzell, who celebrated her 93rd birthday, Monday, Sept. 25, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Salley. On Wednesday Mr. Hartzell came to Rossville and visited through the day with home folk. | |
| 1812 |  | Birthday- Hartzell, Matilda 3 Nears the Century Mark Mrs. Matilda Hartzell was ninety-nine years old on Monday, Sept. 25. Mrs. Hartzell came to Rossville in the early seventies and has made her home in this vicinity nearly 80 years. She is now confined to her bed but keeps her usual uncomplaining disposition. She received many cards and remembrances from relatives and friends. | |
| 1813 |  | Birthday- Hartzell, Matilda 4 GRANDMA HARTZELL 100 YEARS YOUNG, SEPT. 25 The 100th birthday of Mrs. Matilda Hartzell was celebrated Tues¬day, September 25th. Members of her family who were with her on this memorable occasion were her daughter, Mrs. W.E. Salley and Mr. Salley, her sons, L.P. Hartzell and Mrs. Hartzell, Frank Hartzell and Mrs. Hartzell, her nephews, Charley and Frank Hartzell of Greenville, Ohio. Mrs. Hartzell was presented with a cake suitably decorated for her 100th anniversary. Many cards and gifts were received from friends and relatives. It was a source of regret that her two other sons E.D. of Myrtle Point, Oregon and Melvin of Seattle, Wash., could not be present. Mrs. Hartzell has been a resident of Rossville since 1872. At present she is in a nursing home in Topeka and has been bedfast for two years. She still retains her interest in her old time friends. Her patient and cheerful disposition has won the esteem and respect of the nurses and the other patients in the home to all of whom she is “Grandma Hartzell.” | |
| 1814 |  | Birthday- Hass, Eliza The daughters of Mrs. Martin Hass gave a dinner in her honor last Saturday, the occasion being her 64th birthday. The dinner was given at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Hass. Besides the daughters, Mrs. Chas. Howerton, Mrs. David Davis and Mrs. Sam Hoover, all the grandchildren and her great grandson Master Clark McPherson, were present. | |
| 1815 |  | Birthday- Heiland, Dolly 1 Dolly A. Heiland To celebrate 85th birthday Dolly A. Heiland will celebrate her 85th birthday, Monday, Oct. 13, with family. She and her husband Harley Heiland, deceased, are lifetime residents of the Rossville farming community. They have two children, Kenny (MaryAnn) Heiland, Sandra (Jerry) Fisa, eight grandchildren, Jamie Heiland, Brian Heiland, Kevin Heiland, deceased, Dolly Renee Dekat, Lonnie (Brandi) Dekat, Joanie (Mark) Pfager, Roy Jepson, and Larry Jepson and 11 great-grandchildren. | |
| 1816 |  | Birthday- Heiland, Dolly 2 Dolly Heiland, Rossville, will celebrate her 80th birthday as guest of honor at a reception and dance from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Rossville American Legion Hall. She requests no gifts. Her birthdate is Oct. 13. | |
| 1817 |  | Birthday- Heiland, Dolly 3 Happy 80th October 13, 2003 Dolly Heiland We love you! Your children Grandchildren Great-grandchildren A reception and dance in honor of Dolly's 80th will be held Saturday, October 11, from 8:00 to 11:30 p.m. at the Rossville American Legion Post #31. No gifts, please. | |
| 1818 |  | Birthday- Hejtmanek, Bernice Bernice Hejtmanek Bernice Hejtmanek will celebrate her 80th birthday on January 16, 2011. Her family, Dan & Julie Hejtmanek, are hosting a celebration the following weekend at the VFW with party and dancing, one of her favorite pastimes. Friends may send birthday wishes to Bernice at her home. | |
| 1819 |  | Birthday- Hejtmanek, Charles C. Clayton Hejtmanek C. Clayton Hejtmanek will celebrate his 90th birthday Sunday, February 25. A family gathering is planned. Clayton was born in Delia, KS. He and his wife, Eleanor have been married for more than 62 years. He has three children, five grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. | |
| 1820 |  | Birthday- Heslet, Nancy Mrs. John Heslet passed her 84th birthday anniversary last Friday. She was remembered by friends and relatives who sent birthday greeting cards. Mrs. Heslet is slowly recovering from a fractured bone in her left wrist and other bruises received in a fall about ten days ago. | |
| 1821 |  | Birthday- Heslet, Nancy 2 Grandma Heslet who is making her home with her son, Bert and family will celebrate her 87th birthday anniversary, Wednesday April 8. Grandma enjoys fairly good health. | |
| 1822 |  | Birthday- Heslet, Norma Norma Heslet You are invited to the 75th birthday party for Norma Heslet Sat., March 6 2-4 p.m. at the American Legion Post 31 Rossville Hosted by her children | |
| 1823 |  | Birthday- Hesse, Rebecca Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hesse entertained guests, Sunday, in honor of Mrs. Rebecca Hesse, who recently celebrated her 91st birthday anniversary. The guests included Miss Lena Hesse, Ocean Park, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Leon Nagles, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Nagles, of Belvue; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hesse, Mrs. Rebecca Hesse, Miss Clara Hesse, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hesse, all of St. Marys, Mrs. Celia Hall and son Frederick of Wamego. | |
| 1824 |  | Birthday- Hladky, Elsie Elsie Hladky, Topeka, will celebrate her 90th birthday with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. June 29 in the Parish Hall at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 229 S.W. Van Buren. Hosts will be Mildred Becher, Loren and Elsie Hladky, Donald and Sophia Hladky and Betty and Leonard Kaberline. Mrs. Hladky was born June 29, 1907, at Delia. She requests no gifts be given. | |
| 1825 |  | Birthday- Hladky, Emial 1 Nears Century Mark Mr. Emial Hladky of Rossville will celebrate his 99th birthday today, January 20. He is in fair health. He is the father of Mrs. Joe Fredericks [sic Frederick]. | |
| 1826 |  | Birthday- Hladky, Emial 2 Emiel [sic Emial] Hladky will observe his 100th birthday on January 25, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joe Frederick of Delia. Born in Milwaukee, Wisc., he comes from a long-lived family. One brother reached 95 and another 93 years of age. | |
| 1827 |  | Birthday- Hook, William V. Mr. and Mrs. W.V. Hook entertained a large number of relatives and friends at a noon luncheon Sun. in the city park in honor of Mr. Hook's 72nd birthday anniversary. Gov. Clyde M. Reed had been invited up for a short talk. He arrived about an hour later than expected and many people had left the gathering before his arrival. However he spent a delightful hour following his talk on topics of interest to the pioneers and their descendants, in meeting the individuals in the gathering. Gov. Reed is an interesting talker. The city band played a number of selections early in the afternoon. Mr. Hook who is the oldest native born citizen of Shawnee county had the time of his life greeting old friends from his boyhood home at Tecumseh and scores of others from communities surrounding Rossville. | |
| 1828 |  | Birthday- Horak, Benjamin Bennie Horak of Delia will celebrate his 80th birthday on Sept. 24 with a card shower. Mr. Horak was born and grew up on his parents' farm east of Delia, where he has farmed throughout his life. He retired in 1983 from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. after 21 years of service. He and his wife, Sara, have been meter readers for Kaw Valley Electric Cooperative in Topeka since 1971. Their son, Don Horak, lives in Delia, and their daughter, Peggy Workman, lives in Manchester, Ky. They have four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. His birthdate is Sept. 24. Birthday greetings may be sent to Mr. Horak at 3985 106th Road, Delia, 66418-9790. | |
| 1829 |  | Birthday- Horak, Sara Sara Horak, Silver Lake, celebrated her 80th birthday with a surprise party at Puffy's Steak & Ice House in Maple Hill, Thursday, Jan. 15. Many loved ones were there to wish her a happy birthday, including her husband, her sister and brother-in-law, her son, three grandchildren and their spouses, and nine great-grandchildren, as well as several friends. Sara turned 80 years young on Jan. 16. | |
| 1830 |  | Birthday- Horak, Terry Bennie and Sara Horak, Delia, entertained with a dinner Saturday, November 16, in honor of Terry Horak's 21st birthday. Present were Terry, Brian and Kelly Horak, Don and Becky Horak, Wendy Rickson and Chelsea Trimble. Afternoon callers were Kenny and Mary Ann Heiland, Texas, and Harley Heiland, Rossville. | |
| 1831 |  | Birthday- Houck, Howard Over 100 Attend Party For Howard Houck Howard Houck, Rossville, celebrated his 90th birthday with a basket dinner at the Delia Presbyterian Church on Sunday, July 5. Over 100 family members and friends came to help him enjoy the day. Present were: Pearl Cooper, Holton; Thelma Houck, Lawrence; Christina Bowers, Diana Bowers, Theresa, Cristina and Larry Bowers, Don Lacock, James and Bess Conley, Joe and Pauline Conley, Jim and Bill, Donald and Vena Thompson and grandchildren Gary, Janie and Christ Mulanax, Mrs. Maude Thompson, Ira and Marguerite Williams, Carl and Pam, Wanda and Lee Parr, Louis and Dorothy Franz, Laverne and Velma Zlatnik, Joe and Verna Macha, Bill and Julia Brees, Bill and Alice Brees and Karen, Dora Ross, Nancy Brunin and Adam, Muriel Huggins, Pauline Miller, all of Delia; Marilyn and Jimmy Brennan, St. Marys; Gordon and Mary McLin, Grove; Robert and Agnes Cox, Manhattan; Carol Euler, William and Robert, Leland and Joan Zlatnik and Aaron, Susan Horn, all of Topeka; Lela Cox, Lottie Stum, Lynn Keller, Naomi Keller, Leslie Paine, Katie and Terry Lee, Harvey and Fern Sage, Luther and Edith McClain, Halcia Cerny, Elsie Rasch, Christina Zickefoose, Reverend Bill and Martha Adair, Evan and Louise Lewelling, Howard’s wife Elizabeth, all of Rossville; Jane Parr, Wichita; Louis and Janice Nash and Bo, Ft. Worth, Tex.; Irene Cowger, Soldier; Ted and Virginia Sumner, Hereford, Tex.; Lawrence and Marie Houck, South Lake Tahoe, Calif.; John and Marjorie Houck, Scott and Brent, Galt, Calif.; Ray and Beth Sumner, Tacoma, Wash. In the afternoon, others came to extend birthday greetings and greet friends. They were: Frank and Minnie Rosser, Holton; Vernon Keller, Hugh and Geneva Fairbanks, Rossville; Bob Sumner, Mark Zlatnik, Julie, Sheila, and Scott, Delia; Phil and Lillian Keller, Topeka; and Henry and Ann Chaney, St. Marys. | |
| 1832 |  | Birthday- Immenschuh, Margaret Card Shower for Margaret's 90th Margaret Immenschuh, St. Marys, will observe her 90th birthday September 1. Friends and neighbors may send cards to her at 606-A North 5th Street, Apartment 2, St. Marys 66536. | |
| 1833 |  | Birthday- Irwin, Sharon Mrs. Harold Irwin entertained with a birthday party Tuesday evening, March 21, in honor of her daughter, Sharon, on her 16th birthday. Invited guests were the girls of the sophomore class, Carol Adams, Pam Berkey, Diana Daniels, Judy McCollough, Jean Stiles, June Wehner, Virginia Rezac, Carla Rasch, Sandra Taylor, Anna Ent and LaVerne Harper. | |
| 1834 |  | Birthday- Jackson, Virginia Virginia Jackson enjoys a piece of cake while visiting with friends and family on her 82nd birthday. | |
| 1835 |  | Birthday- James, Earl Monday evening a number of the friends of Earl James attended a surprise party given in honor of his sixteenth birthday. Several of his high school and country friends were there. The evening was well spent and about 12 o'clock refreshments were served, after which all departed with the tidings that they had enjoyed themselves very much. | |
| 1836 |  | Birthday- James, Ed Ed James is 90 years old today Ed James of Rossville is observing his 90th birthday today, July 29. His daughter, Mrs. H.D. McCoid, honored him with a birthday dinner at his home Sunday. Family members present for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. McCoid, Rossville; Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Somers, Topeka, Mr. and Mrs. E. Grimes, Verdel and Terry of Kansas City, Mo. Mr. James was born near Rossville in a log cabin located just south of the site of the old James School west of town. He attended school in the red brick school that formerly stood near the present Rossville Grade School. Except for 12 years when he lived in Topeka, Mr. James has lived all his life in Rossville. He has two living children, Mrs. McCoid and Mrs. Somers. A son passed away a number of years ago. His family also includes four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. | |
| 1837 |  | Birthday- James, Ida and James, Vivian A large number of the neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman James gathered at the James home last Tuesday evening to help Mrs. James and her daughter Miss Vivian celebrate their birthday which fell on the same day for both. The evening was spent very pleasantly by all those present. Light refreshments were served. | |
| 1838 |  | Birthday- James, William Lambert A birthday dinner at the James Homestead northwest of town, in honor of the 68th birthday of Mr. L. James was given last Tuesday. | |
| 1839 |  | Birthday- Jamieson, Edmund Oldtimer Nears 90th Birthday Anniversary Miss Nellie Jamieson of Moline, Ill., writes that her father, E.G. (Ted) Jamieson, will celebrate his 90th birthday anniversary, August 25, and is asking his old Rossville friends to join in giving him a card shower. His address is 1325-25 Ave., Moline, Illinois. Mr. Jamieson is in fair health and still able to be around. He has three sons, Harry, Stewart, Reuben and one daughter, Nellie of the home; seven grand children and 12 great grand children. They plan a family birthday dinner. His son Frank passed away June 4th, 1950 at Hines hospital with cancer. | |
| 1840 |  | Birthday- Jones, Amy A party in celebration of the third birthday of Amy Jones was held at the Methodist parsonage last Friday. Little guests included: the Misses Laverne and LaVonne McMasters, Joyce Swenson, Carla Rasch, Jean and Marie Stiles, Charlotte and Marsha Babicki, Kathy Hamilton and Sharon Irwin and Artie Campbell, Buddy and Tonny Adams, Chuckie Harth, Timothy Rundus, Joe Babicki and David Jones. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. J.A. Babicki and Mrs. Gail Hamilton. | |
| 1841 |  | Birthday- Jones, Anne Miss Anne Jones celebrated her seventh birthday anniversary with a hot dog roast in her back yard last Saturday. Neighborhood playmates who were her guests included the Misses Catherine Gresser, Denise Hurley, Jeannette Smith, and Peggy Sullivan, Jack Adams, Billy Smith and Evan Jones. David and Amy Jones assisted. | |
| 1842 |  | Birthday- Jones, David The birthday party in honor of the fifth birthday of David Jones, was held Friday, Feb. 3, at the Methodist parsonage. Little guests included: Sunny and Buddy Adams, Michael Gresser, Sharon Irwin, Chuckie Harth, Carla Rasch, Timothy and Faith Rundus, Joyce Swenson, Betty and Alva Marie Stiles, Amy Jones, and the hostesses Mrs. Poly Swenson and Mrs. Don Jones [sic]. | |
| 1843 |  | Birthday- Keller, Althea Althea Keller The family of Althea Keller will celebrate her 90th birthday on July 15th with a card shower. Cards and notes may be sent to 3014 NW Rochester Road, Topeka, KS, 66617. Happy birthday with love, son Phil Keller and daughter Jean Graham and Larry Graham, grandsons Corey & Nick Keller, Step grandson Rob Graham & family, step granddaughter Wendy Graham & family. | |
| 1844 |  | Birthday- Keller, Lindsay 1 Lindsay Keller Will Celebrate 100th Birthday Lindsay "Lin" Keller, Rossville, was born December 19, 1890. He is the last leaf on his family tree of eight children. His children ask that you celebrate with him by sending cards. Please print names large and plain. The following poem is dedicated by his children: Philip and Vernon Keller, Wanda Parr, Naomi Sumner, and Geneva Fairbanks, who believe it to be his philosophy on life: How Do You Count Life's Worth? By some men's standards, I am poor. I count life's worth in a dif¬ferent way. Not for me, — gold, or priceless jewels, or paintings rare, or mountains, or furs; or vintage cars; yet, I am rich! I have walked in the mystery of a foggy morning when the familiar seems unknown. And, in the October woods when the trees are painted red and gold. I have felt the caress of the first snow flake in the silence of winter, and enjoyed the warmth of a crackling fire and a mug of cocoa shared with a friend. I have lain beneath a star-spangled sky while a lion, the hunter, stalks the heavens, and stopped beside a wooded stream watching the water sweep and swirl over studded stones. I have seen a sea of daffodils wind-tossed into a golden frenzy; smelled the heavy scent of honeysuckle in a sunlit meadow; and marveled at the dainty perfection of a ladyslipper, deep in a hidden forest. I have hear the lonesome call of a whippoorwill at dusk, and the joyous doxology of a mocking bird at dawn. I have seen a newborn colt take its first wobbly steps across a dew-soaked meadow; felt the wet kisses of a puppy, and heard the rumble of a kitten's contented purr. I have known the pride of a parent's eyes and the concerned touch of a friend. I have seen a rainbow arch across a rain-swept sky and breathed the heavy scent of an April shower. I have stood on a silent cow path and heard the still small voice of God. And that is what real wealth is! Author unknown. Dad was once heard to say: "This is all you'll ever need to have a good life — Wash what is dirty; water what is dry; heal what is wounded; warm what is cold; guide what goes off the road. Love people who are least lovable, because they need it most." | |
| 1845 |  | Birthday- Keller, Lindsay 2 The Hugh Fairbanks Hosted Triple Celebration A very special gathering took place Sunday, December 20, honoring the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, the 91st birthday of Lindsay Vance Keller, and the homecoming from Guatemala of KelLee Ray Parr. Mr. Keller’s five children, 13 grandchildren, and 19 of his 20 greatgrandchildren were present. There was a total of 58 people to enjoy the happy day. Those who came to honor both Mr. Keller and KelLee were: Philip Keller and Lillian, Topeka; John Vernon Keller and Bonnie, Rossville; their sons -- Lindsay “Skip” Keller and Karen and their children Cindy, Mark and Crystal, Emmett, and Michael Keller, Rossville; their daughter, Bonnie E. Bush, Becky and Mike, Rossville. Connie and David Jeanneret, Heidi, Eric and the twins, Erin Lindsay and John David, Onaga. Beth, the only missing member of the immediate family, was sick with the flu. Leroy Parr and Wanda, Delia, and their daughters Jane, Wichita, Janice Nash and Lewis with Lewis III “Bo”, Dallas, Tex., and KelLee Ray Parr. Naomi Sumner, her son Randy Sumner and Gloria with Matthew; her daughter -- Leslie Paine with Terrie Leigh and Katie; Karen Leeper with Micah and Misty; Anita Olson and Jacob with Amber, all of Rossville. Hugh and Geneva Fairbanks; their daughter Cherrie DeB acker and Randy with Jason and Travis, all of Rossville; and their son Douglas Fairbanks and Donola with Holly, Brad and Ryan, Delia. Special dinner guests were Howard and Elizabeth Houck, Rossville; Eugene Thompson, Topeka; and Donald and Vena Mae Thompson, Delia. Afternoon callers were Kenneth and Elois Keller, and Florence and Don Gresser, all of Topeka. | |
| 1846 |  | Birthday- Kelsey, Scott and Kelsey, Faye Faye and Scott Kelsey 80th Birthdays To Be Celebrated Scott and Faye Kelsey, Rossville, will celebrate their 80th birthdays with a family dinner on July 29, hosted by their children--Linda Wise, Edmond, OK, and Douglas and Darlyn Kelsey, Seoul, Korea. Faye's birthday was May 15, and Scott's birthday is August 29. Cards may be sent to 17145 NW 54th Street, Rossville 66533. | |
| 1847 |  | Birthday- Kerwin, Winifred 1 Winifred "Winnie" Kerwin Winifred "Winnie" Kerwin will celebrate her 90th birthday as guest of honor at a family dinner with her husband Clinton and their children and spouses, Ben, Ron, Mary C., Bob, Susan and Terri. Winifred, the oldest of 10 children, was born Nov. 19, 1918, to George and Gertie Yocum in St. Marys. Cards will reach her at PO Box 307, Rossville, KS 66533. | |
| 1848 |  | Birthday- Kerwin, Winifred 2 Rossville resident celebrates 90th birthday Winifred “Winnie” Kerwin was pleasantly surprised Nov. 16 when 62 family members arrived to celebrate her 90th birthday. She had expected the family dinner to be a gathering with just her husband Clinton, their six children and their spouses. “I was really surprised that so many family members attended,” the Rossville woman said. The dinner was held at Puffy’s Steak House in Maple Hill. They enjoyed a delicious meal of ham, turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls and green beans. The meal was made complete with a birthday cake. Her favorite birthday gift was a digital picture frame that included pictures from all of the family. “It would take two hours to sit and see all of the pictures on the frame,” Kerwin said. “I’m really proud of the pictures.” Kerwin, the oldest of 10 children, was born Nov. 19, 1918, to George and Gertie Yocum in St. Marys. She has three sons and three daughters, Ben, Ron, Mary C., Bob, Susan and Terri. One son and one daughter are deceased. She has 18 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Cards can be sent to her at P.O. Box 307, Rossville, KS 66533. | |
| 1849 |  | Birthday- Kerwin, Winifred 3 80th Birthday Reception for Winnie (Yocum) Kerwin Sunday, November 22 2:00-4:00 p.m. Rossville Senior Center Hosted by her children: Ed and Nancy Besta, Bob and Teresa Marney, Ben and Ileen Besta, Ron and Mary Cowan, Bob and Susan Kerwin, and Terri Kerwin. No gifts, please. | |
| 1850 |  | Birthday- Kerwin, Winifred 4 Happy Birthday Winifred (Yocum) Kerwin Isn't it Divine Look who's turning "89" A birthday dinner with family is scheduled. |
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