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| 2651 |  | Marriage- Chaney, Effie-Cowger, Oscar Oscar Koger [sic Cowger] and Miss Effie Chaney of Delia were united in marriage at Holton Thursday. | |
| 2652 |  | Marriage- Channel, Ann-Leppke, Lyle 1 Channel-Leppke Vows Exchanged May 31 Ann M. Channel and Lyle K. Leppke were married in a Sunday afternoon ceremony May 31, 1987, at Eastmoor United Methodist Church, Marion. The Rev. Steve Rankin officiated. Parents of the couple are Dale and Mary Channel, Rossville, and Wilbur and Helen Leppke, Peabody. Ann is the granddaughter of Ruth Ward, St. Marys. Attending the bride were Cara Channel, Rossville; Ronda Channel, Silver Lake; and Doris Swope, Stillwater, Okla. Candlelighters were Jesse Fund, Hoyt, and LeAnn Hiebert, Marion. The groom’s attendants were Kent Leppke, Wichita; Stuart Leppke, Hillsboro; and Randy Just, El Dorado. Ushers were Tom Gaeddert, Newton; Dan Smith, Wichita; Jim Channel, Silver Lake; and David Channel, Rossville. Tracy Juden, Arkansas City, presided at the guest book. Assisting at the reception were Leslie McGinnis and Debbie Willits, Kansas City; Brenda Reimer and Sheree Leppke, Hillsboro; Tamra Just, El Dorado; and Betty Just, Marion. Ann teaches physical science and biology at Peabody High School. Lyle is co-owner of Seibel Real Estate and Auction Service. He is also engaged in farming. The couple is at home at Route 1, Marion. | |
| 2653 |  | Marriage- Channel, Ann-Leppke, Lyle 2 Mrs. Lyle Leppke (Ann Channel) Channel-Leppke Ann Channel and Lyle Leppke were married May 31 in Eastmoor United Methodist Church, Marion. The Rev. Steve Rankin officiated. Parents of the couple are Dale and Mary Channel, Rossville, and Wilbur and Helen Leppke, Peabody. Attending the bride were Cara Channel, Rossville; Ronda Channel, Silver Lake; and Doris Swope, Stillwater, Okla. Attending the bridegroom were Kent Leppke, Wichita; Stuart Leppke, Hillsboro; and Randy Just, El Dorado. The bride is a graduate of Southwestern College, Winfield, and is a teacher at Peabody High School. The bridegroom is a graduate of Kansas State University and is co-owner of Seibel Real Estate and Auction Service. | |
| 2654 |  | Marriage- Chapin, Alice-Reid, Robert Marriage Announced Robert Reid of Rossville and Miss Alice Chapin were united in marriage March 29th in Kansas City. Miss Chapin is a native of Council Bluffs, Iowa. They were entertained in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Cervello while in Kansas City. Robert and Alice will live in Rossville and he will assist his father on the farm. | |
| 2655 |  | Marriage- Chervenka, Viola-Davis, Stanley Chervenka/Davis Couple Exchange Vows in Texas Viola Kovar Chervenka, Rogers, Tex., became the bride of Stanley Davis, Topeka, in a double ring ceremony Saturday, September 26, 1992, at the Ocker Brethren Church at Zabcikville, Tex., with the Rev. Gene Kotrla officiating. Music was by the bride’s granddaughter, Susan Haisler Branes. Given in marriage by her son, W. Glen Chervenka, Bryan, Tex.; daughters, Delores Haisler, College Station, Tex.; and Esthere Luksa, Alamo Tex. The groom was presented by daughters, Carolyn Sage, Topeka, and Beverly Martinek, Wimberly, Tex. The bride wore a two-piece Seafoam suit of soft whispers of lace on her bridal suit, which featured a V-neckline with a tiny bow and pearl beads about the lace, three-quarter length sleeves and a fitted skirt. Maid of honor was Gladys Kovar, sister-in-law of the bride, Temple, Tex. Matron of honor was Leona Faulk, Rossville, cousin of the bride. Best man was A.W. “Tony” Machalek, Temple, Tex. Groomsman was Delbert Faulk, Rossville. Ring bearer was the bride’s great-granddaughter, Stephenie South, Waco, Tex. The bride’s cousin, Martha Machalek, Temple, Tex., was in charge of the registration table and guest book. Seating the guests were — Dustin Martinek, grandson of the groom, San Marco, Tex.; Kevin Chervenka, Austin, Tex., and Paul Haisler, College Station, Tex., grandsons of the bride. Thomas Luksa, grandson of the bride, ran the video. A reception followed in the Ocker Fellowship Hall. Serving at the bride’s table were the bride’s granddaughters, Cindy Chervenka DeWitt, Bryan, Tex.; Natalie Chervenka, Waco, Tex.; and Rebecca Luksa, Alamo, Tex. Serving the groom’s cake were the groom’s daughter, Carolyn Sage, and the groom’s granddaughter, Tracy Sage, both of Topeka. Coffee was served from a silver coffee service by the groom’s daughter, Beverly Martinek, Wimberly, Tex. A catered dinner was served to 75 guests before the dance. The dance was held at Seaton Star Hall at Sexton, Tex. The grand march was led by Glen and Freda Chervenka for the wedding party. | |
| 2656 |  | Marriage- Chilson, Katherine-Bourassa, Earl CHILSON - BOURASSA WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. Harry Chilson of Yakima, Washington, announce the marriage of their eldest daughter, Katherine Rose, to Mr. Earl Bourassa, son of Mr. Roy Bourassa of Detroit, Mich. and Mrs. Irene Beamen, Yakima, Washington, whose marriage took place Monday night, May 29, 1950, at 8:30 p. m in Kansas City, Mo. The bride chose for her wedding an aqua blue dress with white accessories and a corsage of pink roses. She chose for her attendant Mrs. Harry Mayfield, aunt of the groom who was attired in a brown dress, brown accessories, and corsage of yellow roses. The groom was attired in a gray suit and his best man was his uncle Mr. Harry Mayfield, who wore a gray suit and both had white carnations boutonnieres. Officiating with the single ring ceremony was Rev. Ropes of Kansas City, Mo. After the wedding there was a reception. A large wedding cake was lovely for the center piece on the long serving table. The bride and groom received many beautiful gifts. The bride is a granddaughter of Mrs. R.H. Perry of Rossville. Those attending the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Belleman, Mr. and Mrs R L Hurst, Miss Carol Ann Hurst Robert Lee Hurst, Joyce Lee Smith June Haruks, Mr and Mrs Russell Davis, Mr. and Mrs. W. McCannon John, Marlene and Alberta Weaner, Jerry McCannon, Myrtle Mayfield. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Russell and Sherry Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mayfield, all of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Roy Bourrasa, Detroit, Mich., Raymond Clark, Delia, Miss Joan Perry, Mrs. R. H. Perry, Rossville; Mrs. Harry Chilson, Yakima, Wash. The newly weds left immediately for Detroit on their honeymoon and will reside in Detroit. | |
| 2657 |  | Marriage- Christian, Marcia-McClelland, David Marriage Announced Miss Marcia Kay Christian and David E. McClelland have announced their marriage which took place Tuesday, April 12 at St. Mary's By-The-Sea, Pacific Grove, California. David attended high school in Rossville and graduated with the class of 1960. He joined the Navy August, 1960, and will be sent to Japan in June for a two-year overseas duty. The newlyweds will make their home at 1014 S. St. Malo, West Covina, Calif. | |
| 2658 |  | Marriage- Clark, Hulda-Burlew, Bert Clark-Burlew Miss Hulda Clark, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clark of this city and Mr. Bert Burlew, of Valencia, were married Monday in Topeka by Probate Judge Hamilton. Mrs. Burlew is the efficient assistant of Mr. and Mrs. Hundertpfund who conduct the "Dew Drop In." Mr. Burlew is the son of O.S. Burlew of Valencia. Mr. and Mrs. Burlew expect to make their home in Rossville. | |
| 2659 |  | Marriage- Clark, Iona-Mulanax, Ronald IONA K. CLARK WED TO RONALD MULANAX In an afternoon Saturday, July 15, Iona K. Clark was married to Ronald L. Mulanax. Iona is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. VandeVelde, Emmett, and the late Raymond L. Clark. Mr. Mulanax is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Wilson, Omaha, Nebr. The vows were exchanged at 2:00 p.m. in the Holy Cross Church in Emmett. Father Robert Hasenkamp performed the single ring service. The bride, given in marriage by Charles R. VandeVelde, was attired in a blue street-length linen dress with lace sleeves. White accessories complimented her outfit. Her bouquet was made of 2 dozen white roses centered with 6 red roses. A white pearl rosary was inserted in the flowers. Mrs. Charles R. VandeVelde served her daughter as Matron of Honor. She wore a turquoise sheath dress and a turquoise and silver lace coat. Her bouquet was 2 dozen red roses around a cluster of 6 white roses. Best man for Mr. Mulanax was his cousin, Mr. Lloyd Mulanax, Manhattan. Virginia McNeive, Emmett, was organist and accompanied Mrs. Ted McNieve, Emmett, who sang, “The Lord’s Prayer” and “Together With Love.” Marvin Clark, brother of the bride, and Kevin Devader, a cousin of the bride were altar boys. Commentator was Mr. James McGrath Serving as ushers were Jim VandeVelde and Kenneth VandeVelde, cousins of the bride, and Jim Barr, Wamego, and Dennis Knehler, Manhattan, friends of the couple. A reception in the church hall followed the ceremony. A beautiful 3-tiered cake, decorated in blue and white roses and topped with two bells, and two large sheet cakes were baked by Mrs. Leo Kennedy, Emmett. The cakes were served by Mrs. Myrtle McNieve, Emmett, and Mrs. Howard Mulanax, Manhattan. Mrs. Eddie Gaignet, Lenexa, and Mrs. Lloyd Mulanax, Manhattan, poured the punch. Mrs. Bennie VandeVelde, Topeka, aunt of the bride, Linda Wilson, Omaha, Nebr., sister of the groom, and Miss Goldia Bourm, a former teacher of the bride took care of the guest table. All attendants and servers wore red and white carnation corsages. The groom’s mother and grandmother and the bride’s grandmother all wore white carnation corsages. After the reception, the couple left for a week’s honeymoon trip. They are at home at 900 Colorado St. Manhattan, Ks. Mrs. Mulanax, a 1971 graduate of St. Marys High School, is employed at Day Care in Manhattan. Mr. Mulanax, who attended school in Nebraska and Delia, served in the Army for 2 years - 15 months of which was spent in Vietnam. He is employed by McCalls in Manhattan. | |
| 2660 |  | Marriage- Clark, Janice-Horak, Donald Mrs. Donald Dean Horak (Janice Nadine Clark) Clark-Horak Janice Nadine Clark made the gown she wore for her wedding to Donald Dean Horak. Of white organza and satin, the gown had a lace bodice, high neckline and long sleeves. A detachable train of scalloped lace and satin was fastened at the waistline with a large bow. A white bow held her lace mantilla, and she carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums. St. Isidore’s Catholic Chapel, Manhattan, was the setting for the Oct. 4 ceremony. The Rev. Carl Kramer officiated. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Clark, Manhattan, and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Horak, Delia. Carol Clark, Manhattan, was her sister’s maid of honor and bridesmaids were the bridegroom’s sister, Peggy Horak, Delia, and Mary Wertzberger, Alma. Tina Stum, Rossville, was flower girl and David Dodge, Rossville served as ring bearer. Gilbert Carroll, Covington, Ohio, was best man and groomsmen were Marvin Clark, Manhattan, brother of the bride, and Carl Farley, Rossville. Ushers were the bride’s brother, Gary Clark, O’Fallon, Ill., and Jim Dodge, Rossville. A reception in the Catholic Student Center followed the ceremony and a dance that evening was in the Knights of Columbus Hall, Newbury. Mrs. Horak is a graduate of Paxico High School and attended Kansas State University. Mr. Horak, a graduate of Delia High School, served in the U.S. Air, Force and is employed in the Santa Fe offices. The couple is living in Rossville. | |
| 2661 |  | Marriage- Clark, Janice-Horak, Donald 2 Vows are exchanged Oct 4. in Manhattan Janice Clark carried a cascade of large white mums and pompoms at her wedding to Mr. Donald D. Horak. The Rev. Carl Kramer officiated at the one o’clock ceremony, the afternoon of Oct. 4 in St. Isidore’s Catholic Chapel, Manhattan. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Clark, Manhattan, and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Horak of Delia. The bride made her floor-length empire gown which featured a detachable lace covered satin train held in place by a large satin bow. The A-line skirt of organza over satin was decorated with rose appliques. Lace and sequins accented the bodice, high collar, and scalloped sleeves. A bow with late roses and sequins held the lace veil. Miss Carol Clark, Manhattan, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Peggy Horak, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Mary Wertzberger, Alma. Tina Stum was flower girl, and David Dodge served as ring bearer. Both are of Rossville. Gilbert Carroll, Covington, Ohio, served as best man, and the groomsmen were Marvin Clark, Manhattan, and Carl Farley, Rossville. Ushers were Gary Clark of O’Fallon, Ill., and Jim Dodge, Rossville. A reception in the Student Center adjoining the Chapel, immediately followed the ceremony. The bride’s parents entertained with a lunch at their home after the reception. A wedding dance was held later that evening at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Newbury. Mrs. Horak is a graduate of Paxico High School and attended Kansas State University. She was formerly employed by Mr. Steak’s Restaurant in Manhattan. Mr. Horak was graduated from Delia High School, served in the U.S. Air Force, and is employed by the Santa Fe offices in Topeka. After a short wedding trip to the Ozarks in Missouri, the couple is at home in Rossville. Wedding rehearsal dinner Mr. and Mrs. Ben Horak honored their son, Don, and his fiancee, Janice Clark with a dinner in Manhattan Friday evening, Oct. 3, following the couple’s wedding rehearsal. Those present were: Don and Janice; Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Clark, Marvin, Carol and Mary Beth Clark, Fr. Carl Kramer, Father Weisenberg, S.J., Manhattan; Mary Wertzberger, Alma; Mrs. Barbara Sommers, Olathe; Gilbert Carroll, Gary Clark, and Michelle Zennie, Covington, Ohio; Dennis Clark, Holton; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dodge and David, Carl Farley, and Tina Stum, Rossville; and the hosts, Mr. and Mrs. Horak and Peggy, Delia. Mr. Carroll of Ohio was a guest several days in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Horak. | |
| 2662 |  | Marriage- Clark, JoAnn-VandeVelde, Charles Are wed at Delia Feb. 3 Jo Ann Clark, daughter of Mrs. Bessie Perry, Emmett, became the bride of Mr. Charles R. Vande Velde, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. VandeVelde, Emmett, on Saturday, Feb. 3, at 10:00 a.m. in the Delia Sacred Heart Church. The double-ring ceremony was read by the Rev. George Seuferling, Frankfort, former pastor of the Emmett and Delia parishes. The bride’s daughter, Iona K. Clark, and the bridegroom’s sister-in-law, Mrs. Roberta Vande Velde, Topeka, attended the bride. Altar boys were nephews of the bridegroom, Robert Vande Velde, Emmett, Ronnie Vande Velde of Delia. Commentator was another nephew, August Vande Velde of Silver Lake. Music was furnished by Peggy Zelfer, at the organ, who accompanied Pam DeVader, soloist. Both are from Emmett. The bride chose for her wedding, an aqua sheath over lace and silver coat, with silver accessories. Her corsage was of American Beauty red roses. The matron of honor wore a white and silver two-piece suit with red accessories. Miss Clark had black accessories for her dress of fuchia. Each wore an orchid corsage. Serving as best man was the bridegroom’s brother, Bennie Vande Velde, Topeka; the groomsman was another brother, Auggie Vande Velde of Emmett. Ushers were Leo Tholl, Ed DeVader of Emmett, Ronnie Mulanax, Delia, Omer Van Vleck, Rossville, brother of the bride. At the reception, Mrs. Leo Tholl was at the guest book. Mrs. Ronnie Vande Velde, Delia, presided at the coffee. Mrs. Roy Seematter, Frankfort, cut and served the four-tiered wedding cake. The sheet cakes were served by the bridegroom’s aunt, Mrs. Margaret Vande Velde of Emmett. At the punch bowl was the bridegroom’s sister, Mrs. Charles Gaignet, of Lenexa. Peggy and Shirley Bond of Delia, Mrs. August Vande Velde were in charge of the gift table. A wedding dance was held that evening in the Bohemian Hall. Following a wedding trip through Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas, the couple is residing in Delia, where Mr. Vande Velde is engaged in farming. Among those from out of town attending the wedding were: From Frankfort: Mr. and Mrs. Dave Finnegan, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Henderson, Mrs. Lucille Calaherise and family, Mrs. J. Hudkins, Mrs. Nellie Rambeau, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Vande Velde, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Huckleberry, Misses Cathy and Connie Kippes, Miss Leah Myers, Mr. and Mrs. James Bingston, Miss Virginina Jacobs, Mrs. Eva Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Linn DeVader, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Vowelker, Mr. and Mrs. B. Vande Velde and family. From Frankfort: The Rev. George Seuferling, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Seematter, Mrs. Velma Mongold. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kramer, Vermillion; Glen Gibson, Havensville; Joe Miller, Onaga; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gaignet, Lenexa; Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Fox, Holton. From Rossville: Mrs. Frank Stach and family, Mr. and Mrs. Omer Van Vleck, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Frederick and family, Mrs. Anna Hladky. Mr. and Mrs. August Vande Velde and family, Silver Lake; Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Greiveldinger, Larry Brockish, St. Marys. | |
| 2663 |  | Marriage- Clark, Rosanna-Hundertfund, George Hunderpfund [sic Hundertfund]-Clark Miss Rosanna Clark, of this city, and Mr. George Hundertfund, of Silver Lake were married yesterday by Probate Judge Hamilton at Topeka. Mrs. Hundertfund is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clark living south of town. She has been the very efficient clerk at the Luse bakery and cafe for several months and has many warm friends in the community who wish her great happiness in her new establishment. Mr. Hundertfund is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hundertfund, pioneer settlers of the Silver Lake community. The new married couple will go to housekeeping at once on a farm in Silver Lake township. | |
| 2664 |  | Marriage- Claycamp, Tara-Glades, Marc Claycamp-Glades Tara L. Claycamp and Marc A. Glades exchanged wedding vows on Sept. 3, 1994, at Countryside Methodist Church, Topeka. The Revs. Rusty George and Ken Rogers officiated at the 5:30 p.m. ceremony. Parents of the couple are Ed and Vickie Claycamp, Rossville, and Alex and Judy Glades, Andover. The bride's attendants were Brenda Jones, Lawrence, as maid of honor, and Cathy Hammer, Topeka; Casey Emmerich, Lawrence; Stacy Lowe, Emporia; and Kimberly Shaw, Lenexa, as bridesmaids. The groom's brother, Michael Glades, Lawrence, stood as best man. Groomsmen were Tom Dorsett, Wichita; Todd Taylor, Hutchinson; and Dwayne Peoples and Greg French, both of Emporia. Music was provided by Troy Wolf, Wichita, as soloist, and Linda Wallace, Lenexa, as organist. Ushers were Scott Bolley, Emporia; Sean Claycamp, Rossville, brother of the bride; Tony Davis, Gardner; and Jason Johnson, Manhattan. Attending the guest book was Jennifer Hillebert, Rossville. The bride is a graduate of Rossville High School and Emporia State University with a degree in special education/psychology. She is a special education teacher in Mulvane public schools. The bridegroom is a graduate of Andover High School and Emporia State with a degree in elementary education and middle school math. He teaches fourth and fifth grades in Leon and is assistant football coach at Bluestem High School, Leon. The couple plan to take a Christmastime honeymoon in the Bahamas. They are at home in El Dorado. [Caption: Tara L. Claycamp Marc A. Glades] | |
| 2665 |  | Marriage- Cless, Alma-Claxton, Richard Announcements were received by Rossville relatives this week of the marriage of Miss Alma Cless, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Cless of Denver, Colo., and Mr. Richard Claxton. The wedding took place at the home of the bride Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Claxton will be at home in Denver. | |
| 2666 |  | Marriage- Cless, Beverly-Wagner, Leland Cless-Wagner In the presence of the immediate families and intimate friends Saturday afternoon, Miss Beverly Jean Cless, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Cless, became the bride of Mr. Leland D. Wagner, son of Mrs. Anna Wagner. The marriage service was read at 2 o'clock by the Rev. Ralph Strong of the Potwin Presbyterian church before the fireplace in the Cless home. A bouquet of pastel chrysanthemums decorated the mantle. Mrs. J.C. Campbell of Rossville played a prelude of nuptial selections. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a dusty pink Chantilly lace gown over taffeta designed with Peter Pan collar, semi cap sleeves, fitted bodice, and voluminous ballerina-length skirt. Her veil of illusion fell from a lace Dutch cap and she carried a white Bible topped with white roses. Mrs. Julius Darigo of Lawrence was the bride's only attendant. She wore a champagne-colored Chantilly lace gown designed with V-neckline, cap sleeves and full ballerina-length skirt. She carried a colonial bouquet of pastel carnations. Mr. Don Ray was best man. Mrs. Cless chose a peacock blue dress with black accessories. Mrs. Wagner wore a gray two-piece dress. Both had corsages of red carnations. Mrs. Charity James, grandmother of the bride, wore a navy dress and had a corsage of white carnations. Mrs. J.W. Cless, another grandmother of the bride, wore a wine dress and the corsage was also of white carnations. The date of the marriage marks the fifty-fourth wedding anniversary of the bride's great aunt, Mrs. Gus Kassebaum and Mr. Kassebaum of Rossville. A reception was held immediately following the ceremony. The service table was covered with a white linen cloth, and centered with a three-tiered wedding cake encircled with flowers. Crystal holders with burning tapers completed the decoration. Miss Jeanne Hesse presided at the punch bowl, and Mrs. Thomas Smith, cousin of the bride cut the cake. Assisting with the serving were Mrs. Clyde Cless of Hutchinson and Mrs. W.H. Kerr of Rossville. Mrs. James E. Crater was in charge of the guest book. For traveling Mrs. Wagner wore a two-piece pantomime-colored dress with matching accessories. Her jewelry was a rhinestone necklace and earrings, a gift of the bridegroom. Following a wedding trip to Chicago the couple will make their home in the Del Monte apartments. Mr. Wagner, a graduate of Topeka high school, attended Washburn University. She is employed by the Merchants National Bank. Mr. Wagner attended Kansas State college for three years. He is employed by the Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. in Topeka - Capital. [From 5 Oct 1950 Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Cless and son Gene of Hutchinson spent the weekend in Rossville with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Cless and accompanied then to Topeka, Saturday to attend the Cless-Wagner wedding. [From 5 Oct 1950] [From 5 Oct 1950] | |
| 2667 |  | Marriage- Cless, Thelma-Sigler, Virgil Cless-Sigler Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Cless announce the marriage of their only daughter, Thelma May, too Mr. Virgil Sigler, of Manhattan, son of Mrs. Cora Sigler, of Nowata, Okla., which took place Wednesday morning at 11:30 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents. Preceding the ceremony Miss Grace Sanders sang "Because," by D'Hardelot, with her own accompaniment. Immediately following the bride and groom stood before an altar of ferns in the large bay window of the living room. Rev. James B. Carr, of Manhattan, pastor of the Rossville Christian church read the ring ceremony. The attractive bride was becomingly gowned in a midnight blue triple sheer cape ensemble, worn with blue hat to match and white accessories. The ceremony was followed by a dinner for the guests. A large wedding cake, a gift to the bride from her aunt, Mrs. A.A. Cless formed the centerpiece on the table. Early in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Sigler left for Manhattan where they will be at home at 1019 Moro street. The bride was born in Rossville and grew to womanhood here. She completed her grade and high work in the Rossville schools. She graduated with the class of 1930. She has spent the past three years in college. The first semester of her college work was in William Woods at Fulton, Mo., and the past two and a half years at K.S.C., Manhattan. Mrs. Sigler will complete her college work this year in the Manhattan Bible College. She has been an active and willing worker in the church circle, both in the young people's department and the Sunday school. Mr. Sigler, for the past three years has been a student in the Manhattan Bible College at Manhattan and will complete the work and get his degree next June. He has been pastor at North Elm and Delevan Christian church for some time and will continue at North Elm and Morrowville the next year. The guests at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Cless and son Gene of Hutchinson; Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Cless, Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Cless, and Duane Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Cless and daughter Beverly, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Carr, Manhattan; Miss Grace Sanders. [From 24 Aug 1933] | |
| 2668 |  | Marriage- Clohesy, Ethel-Somers, C.L. A marriage license was issued Monday, to C.L. Somers, 43, and Ethel B. Clohesy, 36, of Topeka. Mr. Somers is a former Rossville garage owner. | |
| 2669 |  | Marriage- Clothier, Ione-McNay, Everett Belated announcements were received here this week of the marriage of Miss Ione Oliva Clothier youngest daughter of the late Dr. N.S. Clothier of St. Marys, last November 28, to Mr. Everett John McNay at Council Grove. Mr. and Mrs. McNay will make their home at Manhattan. | |
| 2670 |  | Marriage- Coble, Marie-Moyer, Harry COBLE-MOYER Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Coble of Dearing have announced the marriage of their daughter, Marie, to Mr. Harry E. Moyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Moyer of Rossville, which took place Saturday evening, September 22nd, at 7:00 at Kansas City. The Rev. R. Caraway of the South Presbyterian Church read the service at his home. The bride wore a gray suit with navy blue accessories. Miss Phyllis Northern, maid of honor, wore a green suit with brown accessories. Mr. Robert Reid was the best man. The couple is at home at 1022 Polk, in Topeka. The bride is em¬ployed at the Kansas State Farm Agency, Inc., and the groom is engaged in farming east of Rossville. | |
| 2671 |  | Marriage- Coffey, Phyllis-Stadler, David Miss Phyllis Coffey and David Stadler were united in marriage Sunday, August 20, at the Rossville Christian Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. J. R. Coffey, Rossville. The bridegroom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. George Stadler. Ben Duerfeldt, former pastor at Rossville Christian Church, read the double ring marriage service. He was also soloist accompanied by Mrs. Duerfeldt at the piano. The bride wore a lovely gown of finest silk organza, highlighted by a massive renaissance draped skirt frosted with scattered appliques of sequin sparkled Chantilly lace above a sweeping chapel train. The fitted bodice was designed of the same lace having short dainty sleeves and high rounded neckline. Her crown of beaded pearls was of spiral design with alternate aurora borealis crystals. English illusion veiling fell from the crown. Mrs. Jerry Perry, sister of the bride, was matron of honor and Helen Stadler, sister of the groom, was the bridesmaid. They wore chambray styled' with full skirt, short sleeves and rounded neckline. The waistline was accented with pink satin wrap-around sash. They wore matching headbands of pink satin trimmed with pearls and a; short veil. Jane Coffey was flower girl and candles were lighted by Melissia Holz and Rose Marie Stadler. They wore dresses of the same style and color. Their headbands were of pink satin, trimmed with pearls. Edward Lloyd served as best man and groomsman was Fred Coffey, brother of the bride. Ushers were Charles Harth and Jerry Perry. Howard Parr was ring bearer. The reception, immediately after the ceremony, was in the community center. Those assisting were Mrs. Fred Coffey, Mrs, J. L. Bruce, Janet Harth, Linda Rezac. Mrs. Mac Redmont, Ruth Miller and Mrs. Edward Lloyd. The couple is at home in Rossville following a short trip. The bride is employed by the Kansas Inspection Bureau in Topeka. The bridegroom is self-employed. | |
| 2672 |  | Marriage- Coffin, Mildred-DeGraff, Paul Coffin-DeGraff Miss Mildred Coffin of Topeka, and Paul DeGraff of Trenton, Mo., son of Joe DeGraff of this city, were united in marriage, Sunday afternoon at St. Marys. Paul is a native son of Rossville. Since graduating from Rossville high school for a number of years he was employed in Topeka at the Palace Clothing Co. store in the shoe department and also with Montgomery Ward's store. At present he is manager of a shoe store in Trenton, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. DeGraff will be at home in Trenton following a few days honeymoon trip. | |
| 2673 |  | Marriage- Cole, Brandy-Paine, David Brandy Michele Cole David Allen Paine Cole-Paine Brandy Michele Cole and David Allen Paine were united in marriage June 1, 1996, in an 11:30 a.m. ceremony at the home of the bride’s mother in Topeka. Judge James E. Wells officiated. The bride is the daughter of Diana Cole and Ed Cole, both of Topeka. Mr. Paine is the son of Donna and Kent Paine Sr., Rossville. The couple’s attendants were Di¬ana Cole, mother of the bride, and Christopher Payton. Olathe. A luncheon at Annie’s Place in Topeka followed the ceremony. A reception was held June 15 at the couple’s home. The bride is a graduate of Topeka West High School and attended Washburn University. She is a secretary at the law offices of Paul D. Post in Topeka. The bridegroom is a graduate of Rossville High School and attended Kaw Area Technical School. He is employed by Bartlett and West Engineers in Topeka as a surveyor. After a wedding trip to Alaska, they are at home in Willard. | |
| 2674 |  | Marriage- Coleman, Ruth-McCamish, Charles Coleman-McCamish Announcement is made of the marriage, on November 24, of Miss Ruth Coleman of Kansas City, Mo., to Mr. Charles McCamish. The former Miss Coleman is the daughter of Mrs. Ellen Coleman of Rossville, Kan. Mr. McCamish is a son of Judge and Mrs. W.H. McCamish of this city. Mr. and Mrs. McCamish plan to establish residence in Kansas City, Kan. -Kansas City Kansan. Mrs. McCamish is a sister of Albert Coleman and Mrs. Mary Decker of this community. | |
| 2675 |  | Marriage- Conaway, LuAnne-Reser, Rodney 1 Conaway-Reser The marriage of LuAnne Conaway to Rodney M. Reser was solemnized at 2 p.m. Feb. 24 in Bethel Community Church with the Rev. Charles Fox officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Conaway and Mr. Reser is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Melford Reser, Silver Lake. Attendants for the bride were Mrs. Jeffrey Overmyer, Rossville, and Susan Deiter, Silver Lake. Mr. Reser’s attendants were Matt Rakestraw, Topeka, and Ira Rakestraw, Silver Lake. Mrs. Reser attended Kansas State University and is employed by Flowers, Etc. Mr. Reser attended Washburn University and is employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. They are living in Silver Lake. | |
| 2676 |  | Marriage- Conaway, LuAnne-Reser, Rodney 2 Conaway-Reser Vows Exchanged in February Wedding Saturday, February 24, 1979, Lu Anne Conaway and Rodney Reser were married by the Reverend Charles Fox at the Bethel Community Church in rural Topeka, in a 2 p.m. ceremony. LuAnne is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Conaway, Topeka. Rodney is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Melford Reser, Silver Lake. Attending the bride was her sister, Mrs. Jeff Overmyer, Rossville. Miss Susan Deiter, Silver Lake, was her bridesmaid. Miss. Pat Woods, Topeka, lit the candles. Jenny Conaway, cousin of the bode, was flower girl. The groom's attendants were Matt Rakestraw, best man; and Ira Rakestraw, groomsman. Ushers were Dan Conaway, brother of the bride, and Doug Wyatt. Brian Haynes, nephew of the groom, was ring bearer. Lu Anne is employed by Flowers, Etc. in Topeka; Rod works at Goodyear. The couple is living in Silver Lake. | |
| 2677 |  | Marriage- Conley, Patricia-Martinek, Kenneth Mrs. Kenneth Martinek (Patricia Conley) Conley-Martinek Patricia Marie Conley became the bride of Kenneth Lee Martinek at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Rossville United Methodist Church. The Rev. Larry Buss, Rossville, and the Rev. Paul Mitchell, Parsons, officiated. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Joe M. Conley, Delia, and Mr. and Mrs. Orville Martinek, Silver Lake. Attending the bride were Sheri Gabbert, Rossville; Mrs. Anna Lane, Silver Lake; Mrs. Debra Broxterman, Laura Broyles and Cori Crum, Topeka. The bridegroom’s attendants were Ron Martinek, Mark Elliott, Brett Hamilton and Kent Hamilton, Silver Lake; and Charles Ross, Topeka. Mrs. Martinek is a graduate of Rossville High School and is a senior in elementary education at Washburn University. She is employed by Ray Beers Clothing Co. Mr. Martinek was graduated from Silver Lake High School and attended Washburn University. He is employed as wholesale representative by Harding Glass Co. and by Ray Beers Clothing Co. The couple will live at 1506 Washburn. | |
| 2678 |  | Marriage- Conley, Patricia-Martinek, Kenneth 2 Conley-Martinek Vows Solemnized December 1 A candlelight setting was the scene of the marriage of Patricia Marie Conley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Conley, Delia, and Kenneth Lee Martinek, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Martinek, Silver Lake. The double ring ceremony was performed by the Reverend Paul Mitchell, Parsons, and the Reverend Larry Buss, on Saturday, December 1, 1979, at 7 p.m. in the Rossville United Methodist Church. Preceding the ceremony, Mrs. Janice Sharp, Rossville, organist, and Mrs. Becky Cortez, Topeka, pianist, played a selection of wedding music. Two candelabras and a kneeling bench were decorated with red roses, Christmas greenery and large white velvet bows. The aisle was decorated with six candelabras, trimmed with greenery and white velvet bows. The bride, escorted down the aisle by her father, wore a gown of white lace, with a low neckline accented with embroidered lace trim. The sleeves were slim with pointed accents at the wrists. The bodice was fitted with a corded waistline. The full skirt was made of layers of ruffles, trimmed with embroidered lace, and swept into more layers of ruffles, to form a cathedral train. Her cathedral-length veil of illusion, was held by a sweetheartshaped cap, covered with reembroidered lace and accented with pearls. Embroidered lace trimmed the edge of the veil. She carried a nosegay of red sweetheart rosebuds, stephanotis, baby’s breath and Christmas greenery tied with a white bow. She also carried a white linen handkerchief trimmed with knitted lace, which her great-great-great-grandmother had carried on her wedding day. Miss Sheri Gabbert, friend of the bride, was maid of honor. Also attending the bride were Mrs. Debbie Broxterman, Topeka, Mrs. Anna Lane, Silver Lake, Misses Laura Broyles and Cori Crum, Topeka. Their dresses were fashioned of Christmas red chiffon and taffeta, with two ruffles at the low neckline, which flowed over the arms, forming sleeves. The corded waistlines were accented by a fabric rose at the back waist, where the cascading skirt ruffles were attached. The attendants all wore red picture hats, with chiffon trim and a fabric rose for accent. They carried red rose and baby’s breath bouquets with greenery, tied with white ribbons. Misses Anita Rachelle and Laurie Ann Timmons, Berryton, cousins of the bride, were candle lighters. They wore floor length gowns of Christmas red, fashioned with an off-the-shoulder ruffle, fitted bodice, set-up waist band and a cascading ruffle attached at the back waist with a fabric rose. They wore baby’s breath and stephanotis clips in their hair. Their tapers were trimmed with a lace ruffle, red rose, greenery and long white streamers. Little Miss Heide Wise, Springfield, Mo., granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Kelsey, Rossville, was the flower girl. She wore a white lace floor length gown, with fitted bodice and full sleeves. The neckline was trimmed with pearls. Her full skirt was made of tiers of ruffles, trimmed with lace, and a cathedral length train. Her dress was fashioned after the bride’s dress. Her hair was adorned with a halo of baby’s breath and stephanotis. She carried a white lace basket trimmed with a red rose, greenery and white streamers. Aaron Elevier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Elevier, Silver Lake, carried the rings on a heart-shaped embroidered eyelet pillow, trimmed with a ruffle. The rings were attached by a red bow with long streamers. His three-piece black tuxedo had a velvet vest and tails. He wore a red rose and baby’s breath boutonniere. | |
| 2679 |  | Marriage- Conley, Patricia-Martinek, Kenneth 3 The bridegroom wore a three piece black tuxedo with tails, a white pleated-front shirt and red rose buttonniere. Ron Martinek, Silver Lake, brother of the groom, was best man. Groomsmen were Chuck Ross, Topeka, Mark Elliott, Brett Hamilton and Kent Hamilton, Silver Lake. They wore black formal tuxedoes, with white pleated-front shirts and a red rose buttonniere. Ushers were Bill Conley and James Conley, brothers of the bride, Alan Cunningham, John McCormick, Silver Lake, and Greg Marney, Rossville. They wore tuxedoes identical to the groomsmen and red rose buttonnieres. Miss Lesa Martinek, sister of the groom, was in charge of the guest book. Her gown was of a rose print in chiffon and taffeta, tied at the waist with a red velvet bow. Her corsage was stephanotis and baby’s breath. The ceremony began with a reading written by Kenneth and Patricia, and with Bible quotations from Corinthians, given by James Conley, brother of the bride. Mr. Greg Hoover, Topeka, friend of the couple, accompanied himself with his guitar as he sang, “You Take My Breath Away.” As the couple lit the Unity Candle he sang, “Sabbath Prayer.” The bride presented a red rose to Janet Martinek, mother of the groom, as the groom presented a red rose to Pauline Conley, mother of the bride. The bride’s mother chose a floor-length gown of jade green, with full sleeves and a circular skirt. The bridegroom’s mother wore a floor length skirt of blue velvet, coordinated with a vest of the same color and a white long-sleeved blouse with tie neckline. Their corsages were ivory roses, stephanotis, baby’s breath and greenery. Special guests were the four sets of grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Timmons, Mr. and Mrs. James Conley, Mr. and Mrs. Ted George, and Mr. and Mrs. William Martinek. A reception followed the ceremony. The tables were laid with white lace cloths over red. The bride’s table held a three-tiered white wedding cake, decorated with white bells, roses and leaves, and topped with a bride and groom in front of a pearlized heart. The groom’s three-tiered chocolate cake was heart-shaped, with chocolate icing, decorated with white hearts and cherubs, and topped with three large cherubs. The cakes were baked by Mrs. Carl Figge, St. Marys. Red frosted candles in brass and crystal candlesticks, the bride’s bouquet, and greenery decorated the tables. Red punch, nuts, and mints of red roses, green leaves and white bells were served. Those serving at the reception table were Mrs. Diane Timmons, Berryton, aunt of the bride; Mrs. Beverly Martinek, Mrs. Jane Elliott, Delia; Lori Lutz, Manhattan; and Diane Martin, Silver Lake. Others who assisted were Mrs. Mildred Page, Mrs. Edith McClain, Mrs. Mildred Irwin, Mrs. Fern Sage, Karen Irwin, Rossville; and Michelle Macha, Delia. The gifts were opened by friends of the couple, Mrs. Patty Hamilton, Silver Lake; Mrs. Peggy Gentry, Rossville; Misses Debra Miller arid Gayle Moyer, Topeka. The wedding dance was held at the Moravan Hall with “The Jolly Czechs” playing polka music. A dinner for the entire wedding party and their guests was hosted by the groom’s parents at the Mainstreeter Restaurant on November 30, following the rehearsal. After a honeymoon in Kansas City, the couple is at home at 1506 Washburn, Topeka. Mrs. Martinek is a senior in elementary education at Washburn University and is employed by Ray Beers Clothing Company. Mr. Martinek is the wholesale representative for Harding Glass Company. He is also employed part-time by Ray Beers Clothing Company. | |
| 2680 |  | Marriage- Conner, Nancy-Pelfrey, Randall Conner-Pelfrey Couple Married at Rossville May 26 Nancy Dell Conner and Randall Gene Pelfrey exchanged marriage vows on Saturday, May 26, 1979, at 2 p.m. in the Rossville Christian Church. The double ring ceremony was performed by Robert I. Sieh, minister of the Church. The couples’ parents are Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Rice, Jr., Maple Hill, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gene Pelfrey, Rossville. Nancy chose a gown of organza in classic white. A garden of floral Venice lace enhanced the fitted bodice and adorned the Queen Anne neckline. More lace detailed the bishop sleeves that were finished at the wrist by petite puffs of lace. The full skirt fell from the raised waist to floor length where a triple band of lace finished the hem and swept back to outline the chapel train. A mantilla-style veil of illusion edged in matching lace of the gown completed her wedding attire. The matron of honor was Judy O’Neil, Pasadena, Calif., sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Martha Cook, Corpus Christi, Tex., sister of the bride; Elaine Watson, Ft. Smith, Ark., cousin of the bride; and Carol Ronnebaum, Rossville. Junior bridesmaid was Lisa Pelfrey, Rossville, sister of the groom. Best man was Terry Ronnebaum, Rossville. Groomsmen were Wilbur Stum, Jr., Rossville; Terry Conner, Maple Hill, brother of the bride; and Roger Page, Rossville. Junior groomsman was Leslie Pelfrey, Rossville, brother of the groom. Ushers were Vern Gannon and David Sharp, Rossville, and Stephen Conner and Jerry Conner, Maple Hill, both brothers of the bride. After the reception at the American Legion Hall, an outdoor dinner was held at the Pelfrey residence. Mrs. Pelfrey is a graduate of Wabaunsee High School, Alma, and Kaw Area Vo-Tech School, Topeka. She is employed by Maichel Business Service, Topeka. Mr. Pelfrey is a graduate of Rossville High School, Rossville, attended Beloit Vo-Tech School, Beloit, and is employed by G & G Electric Co., Inc., Rossville. After a honeymoon in New Orleans, La., the couple is at home in Rossville. | |
| 2681 |  | Marriage- Conrad, Sharon-Standridge, Floyd Conrad-Standridge Marriage In a candlelight ceremony Sunday, December 26, at the Nazarene Church Gaylor, decorated with poinsettias, Miss Sharon Lee Conrad and Mr. Floyd Standridge, Jr., exchanged wedding vows. Rev. M.A. Ecker officiated at the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Quincy Conrad of Portis, and Mrs. Voyce Standridge, Delia and Mr. Floyd Standridge, Fort Smith, Arkansas, are the parents of the bridegroom. "Oh Promise Me," Whither Thou Goest," and "The Wedding Prayer" were sung by Dale Conrad, Salina, brother of the bride. Miss Tonja Norris accompanied him. The gown worn by the bride had a bodice of Imported lace with long tapered sleeves and a scalloped neckline. The softly flared skirt of satin formed a chapel train. Her fingertip veil of bridal illusion fell from a crown of pearls and crystals and she carried a cascade of of red roses and a white orchid on a white Bible. Mrs. Lawrence Conrad, Harlan, served as matron of honor and Miss Trudy Eller, Manhattan, was bridesmaid. They are both cousins of the bride. Miss Cindy Conrad, Harlan, another cousin, and Miss Dixie Conrad, Portis, sister of the bride, were candlelighters. These attendants wore red velvet dresses and carried long-stemmed white roses. Each wore red tulle veils held by red velvet roses. Mrs. Larry Teske, Delia, served as best man and Steve Conrad, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, brother of the bride, was groomsman. The ushers were: Bennie Martin, Manhattan, cousin of the bridge, and Gary Ward, Delia. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Legion Hall. The bride's cake was a three-tier cake topped with satin bells and trimmed with red roses. The bride chose as her going away outfit a beige wool fitted suit with olive green accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Standridge are making their home at 832 Ohio, Holton. Mrs. Standridge will continue teaching at Netawaka High school and Mr. Standridge at Delia High School. | |
| 2682 |  | Marriage- Cook, Helen-Miller, Robert Robert and Helen Miller Cook-Miller Vows Exchanged in Arizona Helen Louise Cook, formerly of Rossville, and Robert Peter Miller, Sr. were married Wednesday, December 9, 1992, at the Willowbrook United Methodist Church, Sun City, Ariz. Helen is the mother of Rita Elder, Lenexa, Doug Queen, Rossville, and John Queen, Lee's Summit, Mo. | |
| 2683 |  | Marriage- Cooke, Rhonda-Hesse, Ronald Rhonda G. Cooke and Ronald S. Hesse exchanged marriage vows on October 30th in Rossville at the home of the groom's parents Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hesse. Rev. Paul Mitchell officiated at the ceremony. The bride's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Cooke of London, Tennessee. The couple are at home in Highland, Kansas where the groom is enrolled as a student at Highland Junior College. | |
| 2684 |  | Marriage- Copeland, Patricia-Heim, Mark Patricia Diane Copeland Mark Steven Heim Copeland-Heim Patricia Diane Copeland became the bride of Mark Steven Heim in a 2 p.m. ceremony June 6, 1998, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. The Rev. John Erickson officiated. Parents of the couple are Bob and Jo Copeland, Rossville, and Catherine Jo Heim, St. Marys, and the late John C. Heim. Gretchen Upton, Rossville, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Deb Gooderl, Hoyt, and Jennifer Lesser, Topeka. Jeff Muller, Topeka, was best man. Groomsmen were Bill Mulligan, St. Marys, and Dan Glotzbach, Rossville. | |
| 2685 |  | Marriage- Copeland, Sheila-Floersch, John Mrs. John Floersch (Sheila Copeland) Copeland-Floersch Sheila Jo Copeland became the bride of John Richard Floersch during a ceremony read by the Rev. Clarence Krajicek at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 29 in St. Stanislaus Church. Rossville. The couple’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Bob Copeland. Rossville, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Floersch. Delia. The bride’s attendants were Anna Copeland and Anita Summer, Rossville. Mr. Floersch was attended by Mike Kerwin, Delia, and Steve McDiffett, Rossville. Mrs. Floersch is a graduate of Rossville High School and is employed as secretary /bookkeeper by Kansas Manufactured Housing and Recreational Vehicle Institute. Mr. Floersch, also a Rossville High graduate, attended Emporia State University and is self-employed in soil conservation construction. They are at home on Route 1, Rossville. | |
| 2686 |  | Marriage- Cottle, Emma-McConnell, John Cottle-McConnell Miss Emma Cottle and Mr. John McConnell were united in the holy bonds of wedlock last Saturday by the Probate Judge in his office at Topeka. They returned on the evening train and stopped off at Kingsville and went direct to the home prepared by the groom on the Ensign farm. They are both well known young people, who have the best wishes of many friends for their success and happiness. Miss Cottle is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.F. Cottle and has been employed for some time past as clerk in the Vorhies grocery. | |
| 2687 |  | Marriage- Cottle, Fannie-Oldfield, William Oct. 23 thru Nov. 13, 1908 Miss Fannie Cottle and Mr. Wm. Oldfield were married by the probate judge at his office in Topeka. | |
| 2688 |  | Marriage- Cottle, Mamie-Pendleton, Robert Married. Mr. Robert Pendleton and Miss Mamie Cottle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Cottle, were united in marriage by Judge Shoch at his office in Topeka Monday of this week. They came back on the evening train and will make their home in the southwest part of town. Early in the evening they were serenaded by a large enthusiastic charivari party. | |
| 2689 |  | Marriage- Cottle, Margaret-Berkey, Guy A wedding license was issued May 17 to Mr. Guy Berkey and Miss Margaret Cottle. | |
| 2690 |  | Marriage- Cottle, Rae-Trimble, Auty Cottle-Trimble Miss Rae Cottle and Mr. Auty Trimble, both of this city were married yesterday in Topeka and left last night for Russell, Kan., for a short wedding trip. Mrs. Trimble is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cottle, and until recently has been an efficient assistant in the "Central" office. Mr. and Mrs. Trimble expect to go on a farm in the spring. [Note: The handwritten date is incorrect. This item was in the Rossville Reporter, December 20, 1917] | |
| 2691 |  | Marriage- Cottle, Reva-Blanchard, Lloyd Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cottle announce the marriage of their daughter, Reva to Mr. Lloyd M. Blanchard, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.R. Blanchard of Topeka. The ceremony was quietly solemnized Saturday, Jan. 18 at 6:30 with the Rev. John D. Zimmerman officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Blanchard will make their home in Topeka. | |
| 2692 |  | Marriage- Cottle, Sue-Jamison, Lee Mr. and Mrs. Herb Trimble, Mrs. Kye Prater and Mrs. Rad Trimble attended the wedding of Sue Cottle and Lee Jamison at the First Presbyterian Church in Topeka Sunday. | |
| 2693 |  | Marriage- Cottrell, Darlene-Paine, Edward Cattrell [sic Cottrell]-Paine Mr. and Mrs. Ted Cottrell of Ellsworth announce the marriage of their daughter, Darlene to Edward Paine son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Paine. The marriage took place at 8 p.m. Nov. 3 at the home of Miss Cottrell. The couple will make their home in Ellsworth. | |
| 2694 |  | Marriage- Countryman, Alice-Yocum, Ray COUNTRYMAN—YOCUM Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Countryman, of Topeka, announce the marriage of their daughter, Alice to Mr. Ray Yocum, son of Mrs. Ethel Yocum, of Topeka. The ceremony was per-formed Friday evening, June 18, at 8 o’clock at the home of the bride’s patents. Only the members of the immediate families and a few additional friends were present. The Rev. H. E. Straw, of Havensville, former pastor of the Rossville Methodist church, read the service. The bride wore a wedding dress of white crepe chiffon with matching white accessories. Mrs. Yocum was attended by Miss Doris Olayburg, of Topeka and Mr. Yocum chose as his attendant, Mr. Earl Morris, of Topeka. Mrs. Morris was a member of the graduating class of Rossville high school in '83, grew to womanhood in Rossville and lived here until her employment with the United Electric Co., with which firm she still is connected. Mr. Yocum is employed with the Missouri Valley Electric Co. Mr. and Mrs. Yocum will be at home at 519 West Fifth Street. Mrs. I. Schermerhorn entertained Thursday evening, June 17, for the young couple at a party and miscellaneous shower at her home in Topeka. Mr. and Mrs. Countryman entertained with a wedding dinner Sunday in compliment to Mr. and Mrs. Yocum. Misses Pauline and Leora Hayes are planning a shower and party for this recent bride at their home on July 2nd. The many friends of Alice in Rossville join the Reporter in extending congratulations and best wishes for their future happiness and prosperity | |
| 2695 |  | Marriage- Cowan, Denise-Denton, Thomas Cowan-Denton Vows Exchanged Miss Denise Marie Cowan and Mr. Thomas Patrick Denton exchanged wedding vows Saturday, February 2, 1974, in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. The Rev. A1 Rockers officiated at the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cowan, Rossville, and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Denton, St. Marys. The bride chose a gown of ivory organza with a turquoise satin ribbon. Quaker lace outlined the bodice, the Medici sleeves and the sweep train. A turquoise bow accented the back, and the bride wore a Camelot headpiece. Marlene Sack, sister of the groom, was matron of honor. Jennifer Sack, niece of the groom, was flowergirl, and the ring bearer was Joshua Wilson, nephew of the bride. Mr. Denton was attended by Donald Sack, brother-in-law of the groom. Ushers were Mark Cowan, brother of the bride, and Chad Entsminger, cousin of the bride. Mrs. Denton is a recent graduate of Rossville High School. Mr. Denton, a 1973 graduate of St. Marys High School, is employed by the Santa Fe Shops in Topeka. The couple is at home in St. Marys. | |
| 2696 |  | Marriage- Cowan, Diana-Elevier, Frederick Miss Diana Lynn Cowan and Mr. Frederick E. Elevier exchanged marriage vows at 1:00 p.m., May 27, in the Immaculate Conception Church, St. Marys. The Rev. A.H. Schulz, S.J., read the nuptial Mass. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cowan, Rossville, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marney, also of Rossville. The bride chose for her wedding a gown of Alencon lace, designed in a sheath silhouette. The empire bodice featured a stand-up collar trimmed with seed pearls, and bridal point sleeves. A watteau train of lace fastened high on the back with an organza bow, and extended to chapel length. Her bouffant veil of imported bridal illusion was held by a double crown of lace loops edged with seed pearls. She carried a bouquet of gardenias, sweetheart roses and ivy, with ribbon streamers. Vicki Cowan, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmatrons were Mrs. Rodney Lasswell, Mrs. Steven Kinzel, and Mrs. Francis DeDonder. Denise Cowan, also a sister of the bride, was junior bridesmaid. Flower girl was Kathleen Marney, and Alan Martinek was ring bearer. Mr. Elevier was attended by Keith Cowan as best man. Groomsmen were Dave Meneley, Steven Kinzel, and Stan Aldrich. Tom Meyer and Bill Hodges ushered. A reception in the Centennial Building, St. Marys, followed the wedding. Both Mr. and Mrs. Elevier are graduates of Rossville High School. The bride is also a graduate of Clark's School of Business, and the bridegroom attended Fort Hays State College, and Washburn University. Both are employed in the Santa Fe General Offices, Topeka. After a honeymoon trip to the Ozarks the couple is at home at 2240 Plass, Topeka. [From 27 May 1967] | |
| 2697 |  | Marriage- Cowan, Grace-Deiter, Howard Cowan-Deiter Vows in Delia [Caption: Mrs. Howard Eugene Deiter formerly Grace Louise Cowan] Mr. and Mrs. John T. Cowan, Delia, announce the marriage of their daughter, Grace Louise, to Mr. Howard Eugene Deiter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis P. Deiter, Maple Hill. The wedding took place October 9 at 9 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Church, Delia. The church was decorated with baskets of yellow and bronze mums. The Rev. M.J. McManus officiated at the double-ring ceremony. Miss Mary Simecka, organist, played the nuptial music and accompanied Mrs. Robert Kerwin Jr. and Mrs. Teddy McNeive who sang "On This Day Oh Beautiful Mother," "Ava Maria," and "Our Lady of Fatima." Flower girls, Miss Cathy Hammel, niece of the bride, and Miss Vickie Cowan, cousin of the bride, wore floor-length gowns of aqua net over taffeta with wide sashes and matching ribbons in their hair. They carried white baskets with attached matching corsages, and scattered pink petals in the bridal path. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a wedding gown of imported Chantilly-type hand-clipped lace and nylon tulle over satin made with a long sleeved basque, Peter Pan collar and a sheer yoke outlined with lace scallops over a fluted edging of tulle. The skirt was of tulle with a pannier-peplum of lace edged with fluted tulle extending into panels of lace in the front and back ending in a wide Cathedral train. Her finger-tip veil of illusion was held in place by tiny strips of white satin. Her jewelry was a three-strand necklace of pearls, a gift of the groom. She carried a cascade bouquet of red roses. Maid of honor, Miss Ann Cowan, sister of the bride, wore a floor-length gown of melon colored taffeta with an overskirt of net. It was fashioned with a Peter Pan collard and a wide cummerbund tied in back. Her headdress was a halo of matching taffeta. She carried a colonial bouquet of pink carnations. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Ralph Howell, Miss Maxine Deiter and Miss Joan Hobart, who wore taffeta gowns with overskirts of net in gold, turquoise, and cocoa brown respectively, styled similar to the maid of honor's. All wore matching halos. They carried bouquets of yellow and bronze pompons. Best man was Mr. Bill Deiter, brother of the groom. Ushers were Mr. Harold Deiter, Mr. Melvin Deiter and Mr. Robert Deiter, all brothers of the groom. A reception was held following the ceremony. The table was laid with a white linen cloth and was decorated with bouquets of fall flowers and lighted candles. It was centered with a four-tiered wedding cake decorated with pink roses. The bride's mother wore a purple dress with black accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. The bridegroom's mother wore a beige dress with black accessories and a pink carnation corsage. Assisting friends were Mrs. Loren Hammel, who served punch; Mrs. Kelly Phillips, who cut the cake; and Mrs. George Lundin who was in charge of the guest book. The couple honeymooned in New Orleans and are now at home at 315 West 6th. The bride chose for traveling a cocoa brown suit with beige accessories and a red rose corsage. The bride is a graduate of Delia High School and also attended Clark's Business School. She is presently employed in the Santa Fe offices as a comptometer operator. The bridegroom is a graduate of Maple Hill High School and is now engaged in farming. [From 9 Oct 1954] | |
| 2698 |  | Marriage- Cowan, Vicki-Wilson, Michael Cowan-Wilson Vicki Marlene Cowan and Michael Steven Wilson exchanged vows April 24, in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Mary’s. The Rev Edward Thro officiated at the p.m. ceremony. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth V. Cowan Rossville, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack M. Wilson, Wamego. The bride wore a floor-length Empire gown of organza. Re-embroidered lace trimmed the bishop sleeves, formed the yoke and standup collar and a wide inset of the chapel train. Lace appliques trimmed with pearls accented the gown and Chantilly lace edged the train and hemline. Her veil was caught to a headpiece of lace, pearls and organza loops and she carried a cascade of white roses, gardenias and stephanotis. Mrs. Fred Elevier was her sister’s matron of honor and bridesmaids were another sister, Denise Cowan, Rossville, and Sharri Sage. Sheila Martinek, Rossville, was flower girl and Kerry Marney, also of Rossville, was ring bearer. Fred Hines was best man. Groomsmen were Marvin Wilson, brother of the bridegroom, and Ben Brunner, both of Wamego. Fred Elevier and Keith Cowan, Rossville, seated the guests. A reception in the Centennial building in St. Marys followed the ceremony. Mrs. Wilson was graduated from Rossville High School and attended Clark’s School of Business. She is employed in the Santa Fe Offices. Mr. Wilson is a graduate of Wamego High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps for three years. The couple is at home at 900 Mulvane. | |
| 2699 |  | Marriage- Cox, Juanita-Hanna, John Couple exchanges marriage pledges Juanita Marie Cox and John Timothy Hanna exchanged marriage vows at 7 p.m. June 9 in Rossville Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dewite Seneker officiating. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Cox, Rossville, and Mr. and Mrs. John R. Hanna, Silver Lake. The bride wore a gown of white organza. Venise ribbon insertion accented the bodice and cuffs of the bishop sleeves. A flunce edged the skirt. A Juliet headpiece trimmed with matching lace held her veil, and she carried a bouquet of pink sweetheart roses, blue miniature carnations and white daisies with her great-grandmother’s blue batiste handkerchief. Maid of honor was Mrs. Clyde Aubert, St. Marys, and bridesmaids were Marcia Immenschuh and Mrs. Gene Lytle, Rossville. Doug Hanna, Topeka, served his brother as best man, and groomsmen were Gregg Hanna, Topeka, and Gary Hanna, Silver Lake, brothers of the bridegreoom. The bride’s brother, Ron Cox, Rossville, and Clinton Bass, Hutchinson, were ushers. Candles were lighted by David Uhler and William Uhler, Osage City. A church reception followed the ceremony. The bride was graduated from Rossville High School and attended Kaw Area Vocational-Technical School. She is employed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Mr. Hanna is a graduate of Silver Lake High School. They will be at home in Long Beach, Calif., where Mr. Hanna is serving with the U.S. Navy. | |
| 2700 |  | Marriage- Crawshaw, Marjorie-Kratina, John Crawshaw-Kratina Miss Marjorie Ann Crawshaw and Mr. John Delano Kratina of Grove, were married Friday, November 18, at 8:00 p.m. in a quiet ceremony at the Rossville Presbyterian church. Rev. C.W. Punter conducted the service which was read in the presence of only the two families of the bride and groom. A family reception at the Crawshaw farm home was held following the wedding vows, to which Rev. and Mrs. Punter were invited. |
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