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| 451 |  | Anniversary- McNeive, John and Kathryn Mr. & Mrs. John A. McNeive McNeives to Celebrate 60th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. John A. McNeive will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on October 20. They will be honored at the 12:30 p.m. Mass at the Most Pure Heart of Mary Church, 17th and Stone Street in Topeka. Following the Mass, a reception will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the O’Connor Parish Hall. Friends and relatives are invited. They request no gifts be presented. Hosts for the reception are their children: Mrs. James Mahoney, Burlington, Vt.; Mrs. Joseph McDonough, Rouses Point, N.Y.; Robert McNeive, Freeport, Ill.; William McNeive and Mrs. Fred Kuhlengel of Topeka. They have seventeen grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. McNeive were married October 20, 1914 in the Sacred Heart Church at Delia and lived near Emmett until they moved to Topeka in 1945. Mr. McNeive was employed by the Santa Fe until his retirement in 1958. | |
| 452 |  | Anniversary- McQueen, Harold and Eudora Golden Anniversary for McQueens Harold and Eudora McQueen, Delia, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, September 1, at the Delia Community Center. Family and friends are encouraged to come and help them celebrate this occasion. No gifts, please. Harold McQueen and Eudora Eakin were married October 18, 1952, in the Circleville Christian Church. They are the parents of Lee McQueen, Vilonia, AR, Glen McQueen, Delia, and Denise Robbins, Clinton Township, MI. They have three grandchildren. Mr. McQueen was a rural mail carrier and retired in 1983 after 27 years of service. Ranching was also a part of Harold’s and Eudora’s lives. They retired in 1996. | |
| 453 |  | Anniversary- Miller, Albert and Josephine Mr. and Mrs. Charley Vorhies went to the West Union community Sundy and were guests at the 35th wedding anniversary dinner of their cousin Mr. Bert Miller and his family. Mrs. Ruby Miller Hatch from Denver, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Miller was home for the occasion. | |
| 454 |  | Anniversary- Miller, Clyde and Phyllis 1 Millers to Celebrate 40th Anniversary The children of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde H. Miller, Rossville, will honor them with a reception and dance in celebration of their 40th wedding anniversary. The reception at 7 p.m. and dance at 9 p.m. will be Saturday, June 7, in the American Legion Building, Rossville. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. The couple asks that no gifts be presented. Hosts will be Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wilkinson, Donna Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Wehner, Mr. and Mrs. Brad Miller, and Mr. and Mrs. Randy Erikson. Mr. and Mrs. Miller were married May 17, 1940, in Topeka. They have lived in the Rossville and Topeka areas most of their married life. Mr. Miller was employed in construction and has been farming for the last 18 years. Mrs. Miller works part-time at Katie’s Korner in St. Marys. | |
| 455 |  | Anniversary- Miller, Clyde and Phyllis 2 Clyde and Phyllis Miller at their wedding Miller Couple Will Have Reception for 50th Anniversary Clyde and Phyllis Miller, Rossville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at the Rossville American Legion building. The reception will be hosted by their children, Peggy Wilkinson, Donna and Ted Dewhurst, Linda and Larry Wehner, Brad and Faye Miller, Kate and Tom McNorton; and their 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Phyllis Sorden and Clyde Miller were married May 17, 1940, in Topeka, in the home of the Reverend Nelson. The couple plan a trip to the west coast this fall. | |
| 456 |  | Anniversary- Miller, Clyde and Phyllis 3 A very special "Thanks" to our children for giving us a most perfect 50th wedding anniversary reception. You said, — "Mom and Dad, all we ask you to do is to show up! We'll do all the rest.'' You certainly did, and Mom and Dad are so proud of you. You made us feel that, when God blessed us with you in our care, that we've done a good job. For there is nothing so quick to bring a tear to the eye, or a smile to the face — as your children. Thanks and love, A proud Mom and Dad Phyllis and Clyde Miller Sincere thanks to our family and the many friends who attended the 50th anniversary reception our children gave us at the Rossville American Legion Sunday afternoon, May 20. This was a busy day for all with so many graduations at this time. Thanks for sharing it with us, too. Your presence, along with the lovely cards and gifts, made our special day truly a perfect day. Thanks! Clyde and Phyllis Miller | |
| 457 |  | Anniversary- Miller, Donald and Ivaleu 1 DELIA Mr. and Mrs. Don Miller were honored on the 25th wedding anniversary Saturday evening when the following neighbors and friends arrived in a group fro a surprise party: Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Parr, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sumner, Mr. and Mrs. James Conley, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Houck, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Miller and family, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Dodge, Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Zlatnik, Mr. and Mrs. Don Ronnebaum and girls, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bowers and Diana, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Swisher, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Broyles, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. L. Brees and children, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Matyak, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Little and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Meyers, Mr. Remi Patton, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Cooksey and Troy of Topeka, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reedy of Topeka, Mr. and Mrs. John Walker and children, Topeka, Dr. and Mrs. James Brennen and family, St. Marys, Rev. and Mrs. Dwight Seneker, Rossville, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brees, Emmett, Mr. and Mrs. Devere Miller and family, Willard, Mrs. Claude Miller, Delia, and Garry, Vick, Rodney, Nancy, Sandy and Beth Miller. [From 5 Jun 1971] | |
| 458 |  | Anniversary- Miller, Donald and Ivaleu 2 Miller Couple Celebrated 45th Wedding Anniversary Don and Ivaleu Miller were pleasantly surprised when their seven children and their families came to their home near Delia on Sunday, June 9, to celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary. Those in attendance were: Beverly and Bill Tucker and Elise and Eric Cooksey, Kansas City, Ks.; Pat and Erin O'Rourke, Victor and Jolene Miller and Riley, Beth Victor, Ashlee and Audrey, all of Topeka; Nancy and Larry Boten, January, Natalie and Hillary, Madison, Wise.; Sandra and Stephan Eisenbarth, Lanea, Lance and Levi, Silver Lake; Rodney and Lisa Miller, Corey, Tyler and Morgan, Holton; Gary Miller, Delia. Afternoon callers were Eudora and Harold McQueen. Donald Miller and Ivaleu Eakin were married June 5, 1946, in Holton. | |
| 459 |  | Anniversary- Miller, Donald and Ivaleu 3 Millers Will Celebrate Golden Anniversary Donald and Ivaleu Miller, Delia, will be guests of honor at a reception in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday, June 16, at 2:00 p.m. at the Garden House at Lake Shawnee. Hosts will be their children and their families — Beverly and Bill Tucker, Kansas City; Gary Miller, Delia; Victor and Jolene Miller, Topeka; Nancy and Larry Boten, Madison, WI; Sandra and Stephen Eisenbarth, Silver Lake; Rodney and Lisa Miller, Holton; Beth Victor, Delia, and 17 grandchildren. Don Miller and Ivaleu Eakin were married in Holton on June 5,1946. The couple requests no gifts. | |
| 460 |  | Anniversary- Miller, Earl and Esther Mr. and Mrs. Earl D. Miller of Topeka who will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 2 will not hold open house due to the serious illness of Mrs. Miller's mother, Mrs. John R. Ward. | |
| 461 |  | Anniversary- Miller, LeRoy and Pat LeRoy and Pat Miller following their wedding Millers to Celebrate Silver Anniversary LeRoy and Pat Miller will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 27, at the Dover Grade School. A reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Pat Kemler and LeRoy Miller were married June 25, 1967, at Baldwin City, Ks. | |
| 462 |  | Anniversary- Miller, Lloyd and Teresa 1 Happy 35th Anniversary 1950 October 21 1985 Mom & Dad Miller Love from Dora, Debe, Terri, Tim and families. | |
| 463 |  | Anniversary- Miller, Lloyd and Teresa 2 Ruby Anniversary for Millers Lloyd and Teresa Miller, Delia, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a reception from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, October 26, at the Delia Community Center. Hosts for the occasion are their children — Teresa Myers, Dora Reynolds, Debra Greene, Tim Miller, and their families. Lloyd and Teresa were married October 21, 1950, at Topeka. They have seven grandchildren. The couple requests no gifts, please. | |
| 464 |  | Anniversary- Miller, Lloyd and Teresa 3 Millers Will Observe 50th Oct. 21 Lloyd and Teresa Bixby Miller will celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary by renewing their vows at 4 p.m. Saturday, October 21,2000, at the Delia Presbyterian Church. Their children and grandchildren will host a reception at the Rossville American Legion Hall following the service. Their children are Teresa M. Myers, Dora L. Reynolds, Debra A. Greene, and Timothy L. Miller. Your presence is the only gift the couple desires. | |
| 465 |  | Anniversary- Mitchell, Earl and Clara Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mitchell will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a reception hosted by their children, Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson, O’Fallon, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mitchell; and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mitchell, Delia. No invitations are being sent, but friends and relatives are invited to call at the Rossville Community Center between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m., Sunday, April 30. The couple ask that no gifts be presented. Mr. Mitchell was a farmer and stockman in the Delia community before he retired. The Mitchells have 10 grandchildren. | |
| 466 |  | Anniversary- Mitchell, Ervin and Corinne Ervin Mitchells Honored on 41st Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Mitchell were honored with a surprise dinner party Sunday, April 30, to celebrate their 41st wedding anniversary. The picnic-style dinner was in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Farley, Rossville. Those attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mitchell, Bryan, Ernie and Milo, Soldier; Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Mitchell, Ronda, Candy, Jody and Darrel Catron, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mitchell and Dennis, Mr. Jack Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Maus, Delia; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Wonnie Graves, Scott and Steve, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Farley, Rossville; Laurie, Vicki and Cindy Poe, Silver Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Conley, Jeff and Beth, Hoyt; Mr. and Mrs. Artie Brennan and Torie, Topeka; Mrs. Terry Bain and Jeremy, Mr. George Morris, Circleville; Mr. and Mrs. Tim Morris, Stephanie and Katie, Holton. | |
| 467 |  | Anniversary- Mitchell, George and Ethel 1 Mitchells observe 50th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Mitchell celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner held Sunday, July 1, at their home. The couple's eight children and their families were present for the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell were married at Alma on June 23. Hi06, and have lived most of their married site in the Maple Hill and Rossville communities. Mr. Mitchell is a retired farmer. There are 26 grand children and six great grandchildren. Members of the family present for the dinner were: Mr. and Mrs. Glen Mitchell and family of Circleville. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Polson of Holton, Mrs. Ruby Adams and daughter from Idaho. Mr. and Mrs. John Howe from Willard, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Clark from Topeka, Mr. and Mrs. Tom O’Donnell, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Britt, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Nadeau and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Olejnik and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Mitchell and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Olejnik and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Olejnik, all from Rossville. | |
| 468 |  | Anniversary- Mitchell, George and Ethel 2 GEORGE MITCHELLS HONORED ON 54th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. George Mitchell were honored guests at a dinner Sunday in celebration of their 54th wedding anniversary. The dinner was given at the home of Mrs. Roxie Nadeau. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Tom 0 Donald, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Mitchell, Darryl, Diana, Debbie, and Darwin, Mrs. Ivan Britt, Mrs. Allan Rose, Stevie and Randy, Mrs. Bill Oleinik, Lila and Bobby, all of Rossville; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Mitchell, Loren and David of Circleville, Mrs. Wayne Clark, Phil and Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mitchell, Rhonda and Brenda, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Mitchell and Mike, Mrs. Jerry Lister, all of Topeka; Miss Jean Nadeau, Misses Salley and Susan Nadeau, Mike, David and Dennis Nadeau. | |
| 469 |  | Anniversary- Mitchell, Ted and Nora Ruby Anniversary for the Ted Mitchells Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Mitchell will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Saturday, August 23,1986, with a reception at 8 p.m., followed by a dance from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. at the Rossville American Legion building. Hosts are the couple’s children, Daryl and Shirley Mitchell, Rossville; Diana and Harry Magee, Kansas City, Mo.; Dale and Debby Upton, Silver Lake; and Darwin Mitchell, Chattanooga, Tenn. Friends and relatives of the couple are invited to attend. | |
| 470 |  | Anniversary- Mitchell, William and Eliza 59th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY FOR ROSSVILLE COUPLE Mr. and Mrs. William Mitchell of this city will have been wedded 59 years next Saturday, March 22nd. They have not planned any especial celebration for the unusual event. These kindly old folk were joined in wedlock at Marathon, Claremont county, Ohio, March 22, 1865, in the closing months of the civil war. A long period of this wedded life has been spent in this vicinity. Of the seven children born to Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, only one, Mr. Tom Mitchell has passed away. The surviving children are three sons and three daughters, all of whom live in communities close to Rossville. They are Mrs. Joe Dean, of Rossville, Mrs. Robert Owens and Mrs. Bertha Kirkpatrick, of Topeka, Mr. W. H. Mitchell and Mr. Charles Mitchell of the Delia neighborhood, and Mr. Ike Mitchell of Silver Lake. Mrs. Mitchell is still very active and in good health, but “Dad” as he is more familiarly known to his old friends, is beginning to bow down to his great age, although he still is able to make an occasional trip down | |
| 471 |  | Anniversary- Mitchell, William and Eliza 2 Mr. and Mrs. William Mitchell of this city passed the 60th anniversary of the wedding last Sunday, March 22. | |
| 472 |  | Anniversary- Mohler, Robert and Elaine 1 Robert and Elaine Mohler Robert J. and Elaine M. Mohler of Silver Lake are celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary today. Elaine M. Smith and Robert J. Mohler were married May 28, 1955. Their three daughters and their husbands are Nancy and Vince Burkhardt, Silver Lake; Kelly and Raubin Pierce, Topeka: and Kathy Mohler, Topeka. They have one granddaughter, Torey Burkhardt, Silver Lake. The couple own and operate their farm near Silver Lake. | |
| 473 |  | Anniversary- Mohler, Robert and Elaine 2 Mohler Couple Celebrated 50th Anniversary Robert and Elaine Mohler, Silver Lake and Topeka, celebrated their 5O'h wedding anniversary Saturday, May 28,2005, with a four-day family holiday in Kansas City, hosted by their daughters. Robert Mohler and Elaine Smith were married May 28,1955, in the Army Base Chapel at Camp Chaffe, Fort Smith, AR. Their children are Nancy Burkhardt and husband, Vince, Silver Lake; Kelly Pierce and husband, Raubin, Topeka; and Kathy Mohler, Topeka. The couple’s son, Robert “Bobby” is deceased. The couple has three granddaughters, Torey, Taylor, and Taryn Burkhardt, Silver Lake. The Mohlers continue to be active in a family farm operation. Their address is 8025 NW 21s' Street, Topeka, KS 66618. | |
| 474 |  | Anniversary- Mohler, Wendell and Doris Wendell and Doris Mohler Wendell and Doris Mohler were scheduled to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary at an open house reception Dec. 14 at Silver Lake Community Center at 404 E. Lake in Silver Lake. Hostesses were their daughters, Angie and Pam. Wendell Mohler and Doris Flowers were married Dec. 14, 1968, in Topeka. Cards may be sent to them at 8729 N.W. 21st, Topeka, KS 66618. | |
| 475 |  | Anniversary- Mongold, Frank and Mary Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mongold of Perry, formerly of the Silver Lake community, will celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary at their home next Sunday. | |
| 476 |  | Anniversary- Mongold, Homer and Maxine Golden Anniversary for Mongold Couple Homer and Maxine Mongold, Silver Lake, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception Sunday afternoon, March 22, in the fellowship hall of the Silver Lake United Methodist Church, from 2 to 4. The couple requests no gifts, please. Maxine Hixon and Homer Mongold were married March 20,1948, at Lawrence. They are the parents of the late Sidney “Sid” Dale Mongold, and the grandparents of three — Tammy Mongold Useman, Fort Myers, Fla., Rodney Mongold and Sam Mongold, both of Casper, Wyo. Homer is retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Topeka. Maxine is a homemaker. | |
| 477 |  | Anniversary- Moore, L.V. and Phyllis L.V. “Blackie” and Phyllis Moore L.V. “Blackie” and Phyllis Moore will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 26 at the Centennial Building in St. Marys. The couple also will be honored with a family dinner prior to the reception. Hosts will be their sons and their families, Steve Moore, Corpus Christi, Texas; Dana Moore and Jerry Moore, Glendale, Ariz.; and Rick Moore, Topeka. They have 10 grandchildren. Lloyd Vincent Moore of Delia and Phyllis Irene Nickeson of Beatrice, Neb., were married Nov. 26, 1945, in Marysville. They lived in Topeka for most of their married lives. Mr. Moore is a resident at St. Marys Manor in St. Marys. | |
| 478 |  | Anniversary- Muckenthaler, Manuel and Bertha Manuel and Bertha Muckenthaler Manuel and Bertha Muckenthaler, St. Marys, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Saturday. Children of the couple are: Mary Beth Perry, Mary Kincaid, Roy Muckenthaler and Bill Muckenthaler, St. Marys; Jim Muckenthaler, Emporia; and Frank Muckenthaler, Colorado Springs, Colo. | |
| 479 |  | Anniversary- Mulanax, Irvan and Janet Silver Anniversary for Mulanax Couple Mr. and Mrs. Irvan Mulanax, Topeka, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, March 24, 1991, at the Delia Community Building. Children of the couple are: Gary Mulanax, U.S. Navy, stationed in the Philippines; Janie and Kenny Quiett and Chris Mulanax, all of Topeka. Their granddaughter is Chelsey Quiett. Janet Thompson and Irvan Mulanax were married March 12, 1966, in Topeka. The couple requests no gifts. | |
| 480 |  | Anniversary- Muller, Carroll and Ronda 45th Anniversary For Mullers Carroll and Ronda Muller, Rossville, will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary Saturday, February 26, at 2:00 p.m. Family and friends are invited to celebrate a mass with them at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville, followed by a reception, dinner and dance at the American Legion Building in Rossville. The couple request no gifts, please. | |
| 481 |  | Anniversary- Myrick, Harold and Arlene Harold E. and Arlene M. Myrick will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Dec. 8 with a family dinner at McFarland’s Restaurant. They were married Dec. 8, 1946, in Topeka. Hosts will be their children, Mike Myrick and family friend Steve McKinney, Nashville, Tenn., and Tom and Norrice Myrick, Topeka. The couple have 4 grandchildren, 3 step- grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Mr. Myrick is retired from Fleming Cos. Mrs. Myrick is retired from Westar Energy. | |
| 482 |  | Anniversary- Nason, James and Elizabeth Attend 50th Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Whearty and son Calvin attended a supper and reception for Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Nason in Topeka Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Nason were honored on their 50th wedding anniversary. | |
| 483 |  | Anniversary- Navarre, Peter and Minnie OBSERVE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Navarre occurred Saturday and was passed very quietly. Remembrances from their children and friends of beautiful flowers, gifts, cards and letters were received; Their children, Dr. and Mrs. C. K. Thomas of Enid, Oklahoma, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Plantamura of West Long Branch, New Jersey, were unable to be home at this time. | |
| 484 |  | Anniversary- Nelson, Harold and Nancy 1 Golden Wedding In the Potwin Presbyterian church on Wednesday, June 28, before a group of more than three hundred guests, Dr. and Mrs. Nelson renewed their wedding vows. The ceremony began with several organ pieces chosen by Mrs. Nelson, including "Beautiful Ohio," "Put On Your Old Gray Bonnet," and "Loves Old Sweet Song," and a solo "Because" sung by Beverly Ann Nelson, accompanied by her mother Mrs. Wilbur Nelson, who was the organist for the occasion. To the strains of the wedding march, Dr. and Mrs. Nelson came from the pastor's study to their places before the platform banked with flowers predominantly gold and white. The Dr. A. Walton Roth, read the service and the Rev. Wilbur Nelson pronounced the benediction after which the bride and groom led the guests to the gymnasium in the church dining room. Here a receiving line headed by Harold and Ruth Nelson and made up of Dr. and Mrs. Nelson, Lewis Nelson and all their children and grandchildren formed to greet the guests. Beverly Nelson, Harry and Charles Nelson, presided at the anniversary guest book with a golden cover, which all guests were urged to register. Refreshments consisted of ice cream with strawberry dope made by Mrs. Nelson, cookies, punch and wedding cake. At the close of the reception, a set of reed porch furniture with rug was presented by the church and a lace table cloth by the church and a reproduction of Hofman's "Head of Christ" was given by the Topeka Presbytery. After Mrs. Nelson cut the wedding cake, the wedding party again went to the church auditorium where a photographer took several pictures. For the evening Mrs. Nelson wore a dotted Swiss white formal dress. The other women in the wedding party wore formals in various shades. After several days of very hot weather the heat broke on the day of the party, this adding to the enjoyment of the occasion. [From 13 Jul 1944] | |
| 485 |  | Anniversary- Nelson, Harold and Nancy 2 Nelson Golden Wedding Dr. and Mrs. H.L. Nelson of Topeka will celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary, Wednesday, June 28, at 8:30 a.m. at the Potwin Presbyterian Church in Topeka. Harry L. Nelson and Nannie J. Frank were married at Mason, Ohio, near Cincinnati, June 28, 1894. Both were Hamilton County school teachers. They came west in September 1899. Mr. Nelson entered Washburn College and graduated in 1901. He has been a Presbyterian minister since 1902, serving churches in the vicinity of Topeka ever since. He served the Potion Church in Topeka 27 years and retired in 1935. Dr. Nelson was pastor of the Rossville Presbyterian Church for five years, living in the Manse on Pearl Street. No cards have been issued but any one is welcome to attend. Their children are Harold Frank Nelson, vice-president of the Guaranty State Bank, Topeka; the Rev. George Wilbur Nelson, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church at Newton; and Mrs. Roy Trostle of Rossville. [From 22 Jun 1944] | |
| 486 |  | Anniversary- O'Donnell, Thomas and Velda SURPRISE PARTY HONORS O'DONNELLS ON 22ND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. T. W. O’Donnell were pleasantly surprised Tuesday evening when a group gathered to congratulate them on their twenty-second wedding anniversary. The happy group included Mr. and Mrs. O’Donnell, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Olejnik and Charlotte, Mr. and Mrs. George Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nadeau and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Mitchell and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Clark. | |
| 487 |  | Anniversary- Olejnik, George and Letha MR. AND MRS. OLEJNIK Mr. and Mrs. George Olejnik, Delia. will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 25 with a family dinner. Hosts will be their children and families: Lloyd and Patricia Tomson. Rossville; and Gary and Joyce Ward, Delia. George Olejnik and Letha Kovar were married Nov. 26, 1939 in Topeka . Mr. Olejnik is retired from his blacksmith shop. They have four grandchildren. | |
| 488 |  | Anniversary- Olejnik, George and Rosa 1 MR. & MRS. OLEJNIK HONORED ON WEDDING ANNIVERSARY A family get-to-gether was held Sunday, October 3, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Olejnik Sr. in honor of their 46th wedding anniversary which was October 6th. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Olejnik and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Olejnik also had wedding anniversaries on the 6th which were celebrated Sunday. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served to the following: Mr. and Mrs. George Olejnik, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Olejnik and Linda, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Olejnik and Robert, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Olejnik and Charlotte, Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Pressgrove, Karen, Shirley and Ronald, Mr. and Mrs. George Olejnik Jr., Joyce and Patricia, Mrs. Georgi Anne Davis and Richard, Mr. Rudolf Olejnik, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Koontz and Cheryl Kay. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Donly were unable to attend. | |
| 489 |  | Anniversary- Olejnik, George and Rosa 2 Celebrate 47 wedding anniversary OCTOBER 27, 1955 Mr. and Mrs. George Olejnik, Sr. celebrated their wedding anniversary on October 9. They were married 47 years ago on October 6. A family gathering was held at their home. A three tiered, decorated cake and home made ice cream were served. The cake was baked by two of their daughters, Mrs. Georgianne Davis and Mrs. William Koontz. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. George Olejnik Sr., Mr. and Mrs. George Olejnik Jr., Patricia and Joyce of Delia, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Pressgrove, Karen and Ronnie, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Olejnik and Bobby, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Olejnik and Linda, Rudolf and Henry Olejnik, all of Rossville, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Koontz and Cheryl, Mrs. Georgianne Davis and Richard, Miss Shirley Pressgrove and Mr. A1 Dietrich all of Topeka. Mrs. Henry Oleinik and Charlotte of Rossville and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Donly and Deborah of St. Joseph, Mo. were unable to attend. | |
| 490 |  | Anniversary- Olejnik, George and Rosa 3 Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. George Olejnik Sr. celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home in Delia, Kansas, October 5, 1958. They were married October 6, 1908, at Topeka. Mr. and Mrs. Olejnik retired from the farm in 1955 when they moved to Delia. Before their retirement, they had spent all of their married life on a farm in the Rossville vicinity. Mrs. Olejnik was born in Moravia, Czechoslovakia, and came to the United States at the age of eleven. Mr. Olejnik was born at Rossville and lived in the community until he and Mrs. Olejnik moved to Delia, where they still reside. They have nine children and sixteen grandchildren. The children are: George Jr. of Delia. Rudolf, Henry, William and Edward of Rossville, Mrs. Agnes Koontz, Mrs. Georgianne Davis of Topeka, Mrs. Helen Donly of St. Joseph, Mo., and Mrs. Josephine Pressgrove of Rossville. | |
| 491 |  | Anniversary- Olejnik, Henry and Elvira Olejnik Couple Celebrated Golden Anniversary Henry and Elvira Olejnik, Delia, observed their 50th wedding anniversary April 17. They were guests of honor at a reception and dinner Saturday, April 8, at the American Legion Hall in Rossville. The events were hosted by their daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and George Moreland, Weston, Mo., and granddaughters, Shannon Moreland, Kansas City, Mo., and Natalie Moreland, Southwest State University, Missouri. Elvira Mitchell and Henry Olejnik were married April 17, 1945, Topeka. They lived on a farm near Rossville until they moved to Delia 1987. Mr. Olejnik is retired from Western Foundry and Machine Works Topeka. | |
| 492 |  | Anniversary- Olejnik, William and Tina and Olejnik, Ed and Greta Tina and Bill Olejnik Bill and Tina Olejnik of Rossville and Ed and Greta Olejnik of Holton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversaries with a family dinner. Both couples were married in a double wedding ceremony on Oct. 6, 1948, at the Presbyterian Church in Rossville with the Rev. B.A. Rundus officiating. Bill and Ed Olejnik are brothers and Tina Polson Olejnik and Greta Polson Olejnik are sisters. Bill and Tina Olejnik are the parents of Robert W. and Kathy Olejnik, Rossville; Lila Jean Olejnik, Topeka; and Lisa Kay and Jim Pinney, Johnstown, Neb, They have five grandchildren. Bill is a retired farmer and Tina is employed at the St. Marys Health Center in St. Marys. Ed and Greta Olejnik are the parents of Linda Mae and Larry Smatla, Oskaloosa, and Judy Kay Olejnik, Key West, Fla. They have two grandchildren. Ed retired as a mechanic from the John Deere dealership in Holton. Greta is employed in food service in Holton schools. | |
| 493 |  | Anniversary- Olson, Elmer and Hazel WILLARD AND VICINITY The following friends and relatives gathered at the Elmer Olson home Saturday night in honor of their 18th wedding anniversary: Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Crow and children, Ruth, Dale, Billy, Ada, Mildred, Neil and Byron; Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Fitzgerald and children, John, James, Calvin, Theodore, Betty and Eleanor; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harth; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Lloyd and children Jewell and Warren; Mr. and Mrs. Orville Hartzell and son Donald of Topeka; The evening was spent at cards and visiting. Refreshments of sandwiches, cake and coffee were served. | |
| 494 |  | Anniversary- Orsborn, Lawrence and Charlotte Mr. and Mrs. Orsborn Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Orsborn will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. June 7 at the First Baptist Church, Wamego. Hosts will be their children, Harmon Orsborn, Lloyd Orsborn, Merle Orsborn and Iris Dewhirst. | |
| 495 |  | Anniversary- Osborn, Albert and Wilhelmina Mr. and Mrs. Al Osborn of Clifton, Kansas, celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary with a family gathering and dinner, on Sunday, February 19th. Covers were laid for the following relatives: Mr. and Mrs. George Carman, of Omaha, Nebr., Mr. and Mrs. Almon C. Osborn of Omaha, Nebr., Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Eisermann, of Lincoln, Nebr., Mr. and Mrs. Ed Reece and son of Vinning, Kans., Ernest. Seager and wife, Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Cook and son Ofie, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Osborn and sons, Vernon, Grant and Osborn all of Clifton. In the evening fifty-five other guests came in with cakes, pies, pickles, sandwiches, cream and coffee and other things. During the social hour a program of music, songs and recitations afforded an enjoyable evening for all the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Osborn were residents of Rossville many years ago and a number of their relatives still live here. They will be remembered by others of the community. | |
| 496 |  | Anniversary- Page, Dean and Mildred Golden Anniversary for Pages Mildred and Dean Page, Rossville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, August 13, at the United Methodist Church, 411 Pearl Street, Rossville. Hosts will be their children and their families — Cherie Hodgson, Manhattan; Deana Page, Topeka; Sandra and Jim Corpening, rural Topeka; Roger and Marni Page, Leawood; and the couple’s ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The couple requests no gifts, please. Your presence is a special gift. Dean Page and Mildred Crow were married at the bride’s family home on Sunday, August 13, 1950, near Dover. Mr. Page retired in 1990 from Menninger’s after 36 years of service. He also served two years on active duty and retired from the Kansas Army National Guard with 30 years of service. Mrs. Page retired after 30 years of secretarial work, the last 11 years with Menninger’s. The couple plans a fall tour to Nova Scotia. They have resided at their present home for 34 years. | |
| 497 |  | Anniversary- Page, Ralph and Ruth MR. AND MRS. PAGE Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Page will be honored at a 50th wedding anniversary reception to be given by their children Sunday, Dec. 29 in the Rossville United Methodist Church. Friends and relatives are invited to call from 2 to 4:30 p.m. The couple asks that no gifts be presented. Hosts will be Mr. and Mrs. Dean Page and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keller, Rossville. Mr. and Mrs. Page were married Dec. 26, 1924 in Topeka. They have lived in the Rossville community all their lives. Mr. Page is a farmer. They have seven grandchildren. | |
| 498 |  | Anniversary- Paine, Jonny and Vanessa Jonny and Vanessa Paine Paines to Celebrate 25th Anniversary Jonny E. and Vanessa J. Tarbutton Paine, Maple Hill, will celebrate their 25Ih wedding anniversary with an open house on Saturday, September 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maple Hill Senior Center. Jonny E. Paine and Vanessa J. Tarbutton were married September 23, 1978, in the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church. The couple has two children, Jonny Ross Paine and Kristy Jo Paine. Jon is employed by Berry Plastics in Lawrence and Vanessa is employed at the Rossville Clinic, Rossville. The couple requests no gifts other than your presence. | |
| 499 |  | Anniversary- Parnell, Charles and Gladys Silver Anniversary for Charles Parnells Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parnell, Rossville, will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary Saturday, August 22, with a reception following the 4:30 Mass at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. The reception, hosted by their children, Belina, Randy and Angie, will be held in the church basement. At 8:30 in the evening, a dance will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Topeka. Gladys Huerter and Charless Parnell were married in St. James' Catholic Church in Wetmore August 18, 1962. Relatives and friends are invited to help the couple celebrate. [From 11 Aug 1987] | |
| 500 |  | Anniversary- Parr, Duane and Vivian 1 Duane and Vivian Parr will have ruby anniversary Duane and Vivian Parr, Rossville, who are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary, are being honored with a reception and party Saturday, November 28, from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Rossville American Legion building. The reception, which is being hosted by the couple’s children, is open to the public. Friends and relatives of the Parrs are invited. Music for the celebration will be provided by the Czechland Polka Band, which is led by son, J.D. Duane and Vivian have lived and worked around Rossville for most of the forty years that they have been married. Vivian recently retired from her job as a teller at the Silver Lake Bank, and Duane is still active in farming. The couple’s children and their families will be at the reception. Their son, J.D., and his wife Nancy reside in Lawrence. Their daughter, Patti, and her husband, John Wilmoth, live in Colleyville, Tex., with their two daughters, three-year-old Laura and one-year-old Katie. Duane and Vivian were married December 20, 1947, in Topeka, where they lived and worked briefly before establishing their home in Rossville. |
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