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| 551 |  | Anniversary- Roller, William and Malinda Mrs. S.C. Landis of Kiro entertained for her children, Sunday with a dinner, celebrating the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of her daughter, Mrs. Will Roller and the birthday anniversary of her son Mr. Dan Landis. Twenty-seven guests were present. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Landis and daughter Evelyn drove down from Rossville. | |
| 552 |  | Anniversary- Ronnebaum, Donald and Rose ROSE MARIE MARTIN AND DONALD A. RONNEBAUM To celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Rose Marie and Don Ronnebaum of St. Marys will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 28 with a 5’ o-clock mass at Immaculate Conception Church. A dinner will follow at the Centennial Building for their family and invited guests. There will be a celebration and dance starting at 8 o’clock for all their friends. Rose Marie and Don were married Oct. 27, 1956 at St. John Catholic Church, Hanover. On Sunday, June 11,2006, they received a special blessing from the Principal Celebrant Archbishop, Joseph E. Naumann, at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Kansas City. Their six children and spouses are Terry and Carol Ronnebaum, Topeka; Mike and Janet Ronnebaum, Axtell; David and Beth Ronnebaum, Rossville; Jeanne and Nick Disidore. Lenexa; Linda and Dan Luthi, Wamego; Diane and Jim Todd, Lenexa. They have 15 grandchildren. | |
| 553 |  | Anniversary- Root, Eugene and Martha Martha and Eugene Root Eugene and Martha Root of Topeka will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary as guests of honor at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Community Center in Silver Lake. Hosts will be their children and their spouses, Ted and Mercedes Root and John and Sherry Root and their granddaughter, Lori Root. The couple have seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Eugene Root and Martha Reamer were married Nov. 29,1951. Mr. Root farmed in the Silver Lake area throughout adulthood. Mrs. Root was a rural letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 26 years. They request no gifts. Cards may be sent to them at 7835 N.W. 13th, Topeka. 66618. | |
| 554 |  | Anniversary- Rose, Allen and Dolores Roses to Celebrate Golden Anniversary Allen and Dolores Rose, Rossville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, October 26,2002 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Moravan Lodge north and east of Rossville. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. Allen Rose and Dolores Britt were married October 24, 1952, at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Reception hosts, will be their children, Steve Rose, Willard, Randy Rose, Parshall, CO; and Sandee Rose, Onaga. The couple has eight grandchildren and two great-grandsons. Mr. Rose served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Shawnee Terminal Elevator, Topeka, m 1994. He is now employed part-time by USD 321 and Rossville Township. Mrs. Rose retired from the State of Kansas. She is now employed part-time by the U.S. Bank in Rossville, and Rossville Township. | |
| 555 |  | Anniversary- Rudolph, Joe and Dora MR. AND MRS. RUDOLPH Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rudolph, Silver Lake, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Tuesday. Children of the couple are: Bonnie Jo and Jerry Lawson, Junction City, and Edsel and Yang Sue Rudolph, Silver Lake. They have two grandchildren. Joe Rudolph and Dora Freeman were married May 15, 1940, in Beattie. He is a retired farmer and she is a retired secretary from First National Bank. | |
| 556 |  | Anniversary- Ruff, Edward and Elizabeth Mr. and Mrs. Dale Ruff and two children spent the week-end of Nov. 19-21, in Ness City to help Mr. Ruff's parents, celebrate their Golden wedding anniversary. | |
| 557 |  | Anniversary- Sage, Austin and Luella 1 Sages to Celebrate 40th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Austin Sage, Willard, will observe their 40th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, February 28, at the Dover Grade School. Hosts will be their children, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Sage and Arietta Smith and their families. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. The couple requests that no gifts be presented. Mr. and Mrs. Sage were married February 11, 1942, in Topeka and have lived in the Dover, Rossville and Willard communities. | |
| 558 |  | Anniversary- Sage, Austin and Luella 2 Austin and Luella Sage Sages Will Celebrate Golden Anniversary Austin and Luella Sage will be honored with a reception for their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, February 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Rossville Community Center. Hosts will be their children and families: Gene and Arietta Nichols, Melvin and Loretta Sage, and Luella's mother, Mrs. Hazel Olson. The Sages have five grandchildren, one stepgranddaughter, three great-grandsons, and two stepgreat-grandsons. Austin is retired from Washburn University after 27 years, where he was chief of maintenance and groundskeeper. Luella is retired from the Veterans Administration Hospital, where she was the Canteen Services cook. Austin and Luella were married February 11,1942, in Topeka. They have lived all of their married life in the Rossville, Dover and Willard communities. | |
| 559 |  | Anniversary- Sage, Austin and Luella 3 Auty and Luella Sage Mr. and Mrs. Austin Sage, Willard, will be honored for their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 16 at Rossville Community Center, Rossville. Hosts will be their children, Arletta Nichols, Rossville, and Melvin Sage, Willard. Also hosting will be Yvonne Church, Delia; Yolande Bennett, Topeka, and Yvette Matyak, Wakarusa. Austin “Auty” Sage and Luella Olson were married Feb. 11, 1942, in Topeka. Mr. Sage retired as head groundskeeper for Washburn University and Mrs. Sage is a retired canteen cook for the Veterans Administration hospital. They have five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. | |
| 560 |  | Anniversary- Sage, Harold and Adell Harold and Adell Sage Harold and Adell Sage, Topeka, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception and buffet at 5:30 p.m. and dance at 7:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 1901 N. Kansas. Harold Sage and Adell Musick were married June 2,1957, at the Dover Federated Church in Dover. Harold retired in 1999 from Payless ShoeSource after 30 years. He works part-time at the VA Hospital and takes care of his cattle. Adell was a homemaker and for several years was a school health assistant at Shawnee County Health Department. She retired in 1999 from Luce Press Clippings with 20 years of service. Hosts will be their children, Alan and Stephanie Sage, Bucyrus; Gail Sage, Eskridge; Troy and Leighann Sage, Checotah, Okla.; Anita and Mike Kortan, Cabot, Ark.; and grandchildren, Lexi Sage, Candace and Connor Lucas, Erin and Justin Sage, Skylair, Dawnna, Harley and Jacob Sage, and Mikayla and Danielle Kortan. Friends and family are cordially invited to the reception and dance. The couple request no gifts. | |
| 561 |  | Anniversary- Sage, Harvey and Fern 1 Sages To Celebrate 50th Anniversary The 50th wedding anniversary reception honoring Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Sage will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 26, in the fellowship hall of the United Methodist Church, Rossville. The couple’s son Major Arlyn H. Sage is on a year’s tour at the Kunsan Air Force Base, South Korea. His wife, Jan, and four children are in Abilene, Tex., where they are assigned to Dyess Air Force Base. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. The couple asks that no gifts be presented. Mr. and Mrs. Sage were married April 20, 1931, at Council Grove and have lived in the Dover and Rossville communities all their married life. Before retirement, Mr. Sage was employed by the Washburn University Maintenance Department. Mrs. Sage taught in the Dover area, Rossville Grade, and Pauline South Elementary completing 32 years of teaching. | |
| 562 |  | Anniversary- Sage, Harvey and Fern 2 60th Anniversary for Sages Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Sage will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Hosts will be their son and daughter-in-law, Arlyn and Sun Ye Sage, and their grandchildren, Judy Ann, Teresa, John, Joseph, and David. Harvey Sage and Fern Hickey were married April 20, 1931, in Council Grove, Ks. Mr. Sage is retired from Washburn University Maintenance Department and Mrs. Sage is a retired elementary school teacher. | |
| 563 |  | Anniversary- Saia, Joe and Adeline Mr. and Mrs. Saia Joe and Adeline Saia will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary today at the 11 a.m. Mass in Holy Name Catholic Church. A reception/luncheon will follow at 12:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Hosts will be their children: Mike and Karen Dreher; Joe Saia and Glenda Taylor; and Tony and Kris Saia. | |
| 564 |  | Anniversary- Salley, Walter and Edna 1 Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Hartzell and children, Mr. and Mrs. D. Hartzell, Mr. and Mrs. L.P. Hartzell motored to Silver Lake Tuesday to attend a celebration in honor of the fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Salley. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Barron and Ruby Wilt. | |
| 565 |  | Anniversary- Salley, Walter and Edna 2 Golden wedding observed SILVER LAKE—Many friends and relatives attended the reception at the Silver Lake Methodist Church Sunday afternoon, June 26, to celebrate the Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Salley, Silver Lake. The serving table was covered with a linen table cloth purchased more than 50 years ago by Mrs. Salley for her mother. She had double hemstitched the hem by hand. The cut glass dishes and silver spoons used for nuts and mints were wedding gifts. Relatives of Mrs. Salley who poured punch were Mrs. Allyn Hartzell, Topeka; Mrs. Gary Bailey. Topeka; and Mrs. Philip Hartzell, Rossville. Mrs. Vernon Wyatt, Mrs. Albert Shafer and Mrs. A. J. Thomas, all of Silver Lake, served cake. Mrs. L. P. Hartzell, Rossville, and Mrs. Vernon Fritz, Silver Lake had charge of the guest book. Mrs. Ethel Landis and Mrs. Herbert Whitehead of Silver Lake were in charge of gifts. The only guest present Sunday who was also present at the wedding 50 years ago was Mr. L. P. Hartzell, brother of Mrs. Salley. Members of the original wedding party were: Mr. Dudley Pratt, who furnished the wedding music; Rev. John H. Lamb, Mrs. Ethel Bar¬ren (Ellis), La Mesa, Calif.; Mrs. E. E. Hill (Nelle Nason), Topeka- Mrs. Henry Davis (Emma Ford), Rossville; Mrs. Edna Gililland (Edna Smith), Topeka. | |
| 566 |  | Anniversary- Schmersey, Mike and Cindy Happy 1st Anniversary Mike and Cindy (Wehner) Schmersey November 13, 2005 Love, Mom, Dad, Jodi, J.P. and Jaime, Jordan and Jenna, Kate and Zac | |
| 567 |  | Anniversary- Schott, Eugene and Jean 1 Used with permission. | |
| 568 |  | Anniversary- Schott, Eugene and Jean 2 Silver Anniversary for the Schotts The daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Schott, Rossville, announce that their parents are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, October 14. The daughters are Tracy Schott, Three Hills, Alberta, Canada; Tami Schott, Concordia; and Teresa Schott, Lawrence. | |
| 569 |  | Anniversary- Schott, Eugene and Jean 3 Jean and Gene Schott Gene and Jean Schott, Rossville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 14 at Topeka Reformed Presbyterian Church, 8345 SW 33rd in Topeka. Jean Striggow and Gene Schott were married Oct. 14, 1956, in Oak, Neb. Their children are Tracey Taylor and husband Phil, Rossville, and Teresa Holmer and husband Brad, Silver Lake. Their grandchildren are Chris Eustice and wife, Lindsey, Stephen Taylor, Rachel Taylor, Jenni Holmer and Derek Holmer. The couple retired Dec. 31, 2003, from the Shawnee Terminal Elevator in Topeka. They request no gifts. | |
| 570 |  | Anniversary- Schraeder, Gerald and Helen MR. AND MRS. SCHRAEDER Gerald and Helen Schraeder will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a 4 p.m. Mass at Holy Name Church, June 4. They will celebrate with their children, James F. Schraeder, Overland Park; and Hester L. Lack, and Patricia A. Renyer. A reception will follow from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Holy Name School cafeteria, 934 Clay. Gerald Thomas Schraeder and Helen Genevera Boyd were married June 4, 1938 in St. Marys. He is retired from Santa Fe, and Mrs. McCullough is retired from Adams Business Forms. They have 10 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. | |
| 571 |  | Anniversary- Schraeder, James and Hester Golden Anniversary Celebration for Schraeder Couple James and Hester Schraeder, Topeka, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday, January 15, 1995, with a reception in Assumption Catholic Church Hall in Topeka. The reception was hosted by their nephew and his wife, James and Rosemary Schraeder, Overland Park. They were assisted by their children. James Schraeder and Hester Cameron were married January 20,1945, at Blessed Sacrament Church in Kansas City, KS. Both are retired from Government Service. Both Mr. and Mrs. Schraeder were graduated from Rossville High School in the class of 1937. | |
| 572 |  | Anniversary- Sebring, Robert and Joan Robert ‘Wayne’ and Joan Sebring Robert Wayne” and Joan Sebring, Topeka, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary as guests of honor at a reception and dance in March at the Moose Lodge. Joan Seitz and Wayne Sebring were married Feb. 27,1954, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. They have lived outside of Topeka during most of their marriage. Reception hosts will be their children, Bob and Janet Sebring, Lake St. Louis, Mo.; Glenis Sebring, Ron and Suzie Sebring, Topeka; and Rick and Bev Bradley, Hoyt. The Sebrings have 11 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Mr. Sebring retired from Union Local 101, Operating Engineers, as a crane operator. Mrs. Sebring retired from Jostens Printing and Publishing as a payroll clerk. | |
| 573 |  | Anniversary- Seele, George and Leona Leona and George Seele celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary December 5, 1994. Mrs. Seele is a resident of St. Marys Manor and George is one of the most devoted of the volunteers. | |
| 574 |  | Anniversary- Seneker, Dwight and Sarah Rev. and Mrs. Dwight Seneker were honored with a basket supper May 5, 1974 at the Rossville Presbyterian Church. A floral arrangement was presented to them for their 40th wedding anniversary. | |
| 575 |  | Anniversary- Shipley, Roderick and Ella A homecoming of their children and other relatives was held at the R.A. Shipley home Sunday in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. | |
| 576 |  | Anniversary- Simecka, Arthur and Lucille Art Simeckas To Celebrate 50 Years Of Marriage Mr. and Mrs. Art Simecka, Clinton, Mont., will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary Sunday, October 13. There will be an 11 a.m. mass at Sacred Heart Church, Delia, followed by a covered dish dinner at St. Stanislaus Church, Rossville, at 1 p.m. for all family, relatives and friends, followed by visiting until 4:00. Lucille Reynolds and Arthur Simecka were married October 16, 1935, at Sacred Heart Church in Delia, attended by Leona Simecka Paulini and Bennie J. Martinek. The couple has four children: Mary Ruth Lundin, Mayetta; Susan Holland and Norman Simecka, Tuscon, Ariz.; and Paula Jo Simecka, New York City, N.Y. The couple requests no gifts; no written invitations are being mailed. | |
| 577 |  | Anniversary- Simecka, Ben and Norma Ben and Norma Simecka Ben and Norma Simecka will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary with a reception and dance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Rossville American Legion Hall. Hosting the event will be their children and their families, Joe and Coleen Simecka, Silver Lake; Dave Simecka, Delia; Sheryl and Mike Gudenkauf, Topeka; Mark and Tonya Simecka, Ozawkie; Michelle and Clem Gellhaus, Mayetta; and Bennie and Mary Simecka, Olathe. The couple have nine grandchildren. Ben Simecka and Norma Fechner were married June 1, 1949, at Assumption Catholic Church in Topeka. They have lived in the Delia area all their married lives. Mr. Simecka retired from farming in 1994, and Mrs. Simecka retired as a baker from USD 321 in 1993. The couple requests that no gifts be given. [From 14 May 1994] | |
| 578 |  | Anniversary- Simecka, Bill and Regina Congratulations, Bill and Regina by Dorothy N. Hoobler If you read the message on the signs at the First National Bank and Bernie's Mini Mart this past week, you already know that Bill and Regina Simecka celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary at May 15. We'd like to add our congratulations and warm best wishes to this couple who have spent their lives in the St. Marys/Delia vicinity. Regina is the daughter of Ed and Cecelia Rezac. Bill's parents were John and Nettie Schnidegger Simecka. The Schnideggers came from Bern, Switzerland. The Simecka family was one in the group of immigrants from Moravia, a part of Czechoslovakia, who homesteaded in the Delia area in the 1880s. The young couple was married in Harrisonille, Mo. After all these years, they really aren't sure just why they drove all the way to that little town south of Kansas City, got married, and then drove home again on May 15, 1926, except that their attendants suggested it was a good place for a wedding. They farmed awhile, then Bill began working in the barber shop in Delia. He worked a year learning the trade, purchased his barber tools, passed the exam, and then bought the shop. Barbering wasn't all that great, so the young couple moved briefly to Topeka where Bill found a job running a cleaning route for the Dollar Cleaners. "He earned $40 a month, and we paid $16 a month for rent," Regina reminisced. "And then the car conked out," Bill added. It's easy to laugh now, but it wasn't much fun in those desperate depression years. Moving back to Delia, Bill ran a filling station. In October, 1937, the Simecka moved to St. Marys where he became a car salesman. There were five agencies and 18 salesmen in St. Marys in the late 1930s and early 1940s. You can imagine how they competed for sales and jobs. Over the years, Bill sold Chevrolets for Jack Rauch and Virgil Enos, but he also sold Fords, Kaisers, Frazers, and Dodges. During the war, Bill worked at Fort Riley as a time-keeper, and later in Topeka at the Supply Depot. He remembered buying an old truck from Bill Lytle and using it while working on construction of the Depot warehouse. There was also a time in the late 1950s when Bill and Regina owned and operated the St. Marys Cafe on the south side of Bertrand Avenue. For four and one-half years, they ran the cafe they'd bought from "Chub" and "Ma" Allen. Bill did a lot of the cooking, but, "We really had good help," they recalled, "people like Agnes Pauly, Marie Seaton, and Rita Brockish. "I did a lot of different things over the years," Bill said. "At first, it was hard to make a living, but it got easier as time went by. I really started to do a man's work when I was only 12." What Bill enjoyed most was his work in real estate. He sold for Don Dainties and for John Browne, and finally got his own real estate license. He was a good salesman, too, but he eventually gave it up at age 82. "I took my own advice, that old people should quit working and let the young people have the jobs," he smiled. "Besides, the laws got tougher (like the mandatory hours of schooling to renew a license), and it seemed like a good time to retire. Now, Bill is a young almost 87-year-old, and he still keeps busy. On Tuesdays, he's the errand boy at the Rezac Sale Barn. Then there's a big garden and the pretty lawn to care for at the beautiful home at 300 Durink that Bill and Regina share with their son, Terry. The Simeckas are members of the St. Marys United Methodist Church. They have been active in the Masonic and Easter Star organizations. Bill has served five times as Master of Pottawatomie Lodge #52, AF&AM. Regina, a past matron of Artha Chapter #238, Order of Eastern Star, served as Electa for 17 years. They both enjoy traveling. Regina accompanied Lorene Holvorson and other members of Kaw Better Homes E.H.U. to many national conventions. "I've been in all the states but five," she said, "and in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Europe." Their favorite country overseas? No question about it - Ireland! The people are so friendly, the countryside so beautiful. All those lush green pastures with their picturesque rock fences, the herds of fat cattle, and huge flocks of fine sheep. Cattle, wool, and woolen articles are among Ireland's chief exports. Bill didn't care much for the Blarney Stone, however, and he definitely didn't kiss it. Even though he climbed the steep, winding stairway of the castle, he did not lean backward, while the attendant held his feet so he could kiss that ancient rock. (Anyhow, a salesman like Bill really din't need to kiss the Blarney Stone.) Regina still loves sports, especially baseball, But don't question her too closely about the Royals this season. Like most Royal fans, she's disappointed, to put it mildly. Although this still-active couple observed their 50th and 60th anniversaries with well-attended, memorable receptions, their main celebration this year will be the family reunion of the John and Joe Simecka descendants in June. It should be a very special reunion. Besides, Bill and Regina have just returned from an early May trip to Nevada. They visited son Bill and family in a new home in Las Vegas, and with Karl and his family in Boulder City. They also tried their luck at the machines, too. Bill will gladly show you a snapshot of his good fortune, if you ask him. Besides Bill and Karl, the family includes Dick and Betty, Topeka, Don, Denver, Colo., Terry, St. Marys, 13 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Many of them will be home in June to share in the Simecka reunion and a belated 65th anniversary celebration. Have a wonderful day! [From 28 May 1991] | |
| 579 |  | Anniversary- Simecka, John and Florence 1 45th Anniversary For Simecka Couple Mr. and Mrs. John L. Simecka, St. Marys, will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary Sunday, November 22, 1987, with a reception at the St. Marys Senior Center, 403 Lesley. Friends and relatives are welcome to come from 2 to 4 p.m. Hosts for the occasion will be their children: Linda and Ed Fuller, Topeka; John R. and Paulette Simecka, Gary and Pam Simecka, Shirley and Willie Mergenmeier, and Denise and Scott Cushing, all of St. Marys. Mr. and Mrs. Simecka have ten grandchildren: Michelle, Brenda, Jason, Julie, Rachael, Ryan, Jennifer, Wendi, Heather and Deana. John L. Simecka and Florence Wehner were married November 26, 1942, at Salinas, Calif. The couple requests no gifts, please. | |
| 580 |  | Anniversary- Simecka, John and Florence 2 Golden Anniversary for Simeckas Mr. and Mrs. John L. Simecka, St Marys, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception on Sunday, November 22, 1992, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Centennial Building in St Marys. Friends and relatives are welcome to attend. The couple requests no gifts, please. John served in World War II with the 35th Division in the European Theater of Operations. Florence has been employed by Katie’s Komer in St Marys for 12 years, and has been a volunteer at the St. Marys Manor for 18 years. The couple owned and operated Simecka Hy-Klas Grocery Store in ST. Marys for 23 years and have resided in St. Marys for 35 years. John L. Simecka and Florence Wehner were married on Thanksgiving Day, November 26,1942, in Salinas, Calif. Hosting the reception will be their children: Linda and Ed Tuller, Topeka; John R. and Paulette Simecka, Gary and Pam Simecka, Shirley and Willie Mergenmeier, and Denise and Scott Cushing, all of St. Marys. The couple has 11 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. | |
| 581 |  | Anniversary- Simecka, Leo and Bridget 1 Open house Simeckas In celebration of their 40th wedding anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Simecka will be honored Sunday. April 28 with an open house in the home of their daughter. Mrs. John Besler. 344 SE Croco Road. Friends and relatives are invited to call from 2 to 4 p.m. The couple asks that no gifts be presented. Hosts will be their children. Mr. and Mrs. Besler; Mr. and Mrs. James Simon, North Bend, Neb.; and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Simecka. | |
| 582 |  | Anniversary- Simecka, Leo and Bridget 2 Mr. and Mrs. Simecka Mr. and Mrs. Leo Simecka will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday with an anniversary mass at 5 p.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, followed by a reception and lunch in the church and an anniversary dance at 9 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus Hall, 39th & Burlingame. Hosts will be their children: John and Julie Kesler, Topeka; Jim and Jean Simon, Louisville, Neb.; and Jerry and Marcia Simecka. The couple has 14 grandchildren. Leo Gerald Simecka and Bridget Mary Kennedy were married April 26, 1934, in Emmett. He retired from the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. [From 26 May 1984] | |
| 583 |  | Anniversary- Simecka, Leo and Bridget 3 Leo and Bridget Simecka Leo and Bridget Simecka, Topeka will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary April 26 with a card shower and a mass at 5 p.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Cards may be sent to the couple at 2021 S.E. Florence, Topeka, 66616. The couple are the parents of four children, Julie Besler, Topeka; Jean Simon, Louisville, Neb.; and Jerry Simecka, Topeka. A daughter, Lillian Schwerdt, is deceased. They have 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Leo Simecka and Bridget Kennedy were married April 26, 1934, at Holy Cross Church in Emmett. Mr. Simecka retired from Santa Fe Railway in 1972. | |
| 584 |  | Anniversary- Simecka, Richard and Isabelle Isabelle and Richard Simecka Richard and Isabelle Simeck, Topeka, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 19. They will celebrate in October with a family trip to Branson, Mo. The couple have three sons, Richard Jr., Mark, Rodney and wife Alexandra, all of Topeka, and two granddaughters, Cheryl Simecka and Ariana Simecka. | |
| 585 |  | Anniversary- Slattery, Neil and Julia Mr. & Mrs. Neil Slattery Slatterys to Celebrate Golden Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Neil Slattery will observe their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Rossville Community Center Sunday, November 11, 1973. Friends and relatives are invited to call. The couple requests that no gifts be presented. Mr. and Mrs. Slattery lived on a farm southwest of Mayetta until they retired seven years ago and moved to Rossville. The couple has two children, Paul Slattery, Mayetta, and Mrs. Patricia Cummings, Topeka. They have six grandchildren. | |
| 586 |  | Anniversary- Smatla, Henry and Alice Ruby Anniversary for Smatlas Henry and Alice Smatla will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Sunday, October 15, with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Meriden United Methodist Church. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the reception which will be hosted by their children and their families: Larry, Linda, Laura and Luke Smatla, Oskaloosa, and Marcia, Ron and Travis Reiter, Topeka. Alice Hillix and Henry Smatla were married October 19, 1949, in Topeka. He is a retired farmer and the couple has resided in the Meriden community since 1954. Your love and friendship are cherished gifts. The couple respectfully requests no other gifts. | |
| 587 |  | Anniversary- Smatla, Thomas and Marie Mr. and Mrs. Tom Smatla Observe 60th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Tom Smatla celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary May 5th. They are the oldest surviving couple of the original Czechoslovakian community which settled northwest of Silver Lake many years ago. Their entire family were home for the happy event. Reverend Tom Smatla and his wife flew from Butte, Mont., and Ben Smatla flew from Jacksonville, Fla. Other children present were Henry Smatla, Meriden, and Edward and William Smatla, Silver Lake. Daughters were Lydia Dailey, Overland Park; Marie DeVeney, Raytown, Mo.; and Alice Kingman, Independence, Mo. A basket dinner was enjoyed by the entire Smatla family. Later in the day their children hosted an open house which was enjoyed by many friends of long standing. | |
| 588 |  | Anniversary- Smith, George and Sarah Mr. and Mrs. George Smith celebrated their 61st, wedding anniversary Sunday, March 1, with their children Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Smith and sons Nelson N. and Albert of Topeka; Mrs. Flora Gaghager of San Francisco, Calif.; and W. Harder of Grantville as dinner guests. | |
| 589 |  | Anniversary- Smith, William and Alice 1 Mr. and Mrs. William Smith were honored Sunday afternoon with a reception to commemorate their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Hostesses for the reception were their daughter, Mrs. Buddy Taylor, and their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Kenneth Smith. A large number of relatives and friends were present for the occasion. | |
| 590 |  | Anniversary- Smith, William and Alice 2 Golden Anniversary for Smiths Mr. and Mrs. William L. Smith, Rossville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 1992, at the Rossville Community Center. Hosts will be their children: William, Jr., and Genita Smith, Dallas, Tex.; Stuart and Diane Smith, Madison, Fla.; Kenneth Smith, Kenneth and Mary Kelly, Randall and Jeanette Vogel, Walter and Julie Smith, all of Topeka. The couple requests no gifts, please. Bill and Alice have 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. William Smith retired from Goodyear after 40 years of service. | |
| 591 |  | Anniversary- Spears, LaVerne and Edna 1 Spears Couple Will Observe Golden Anniversary Sunday A golden wedding anniversary open house will honor Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne H. Spears from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 4, 1977, in the Rossville United Methodist Church, Rossville, Ks. Friends and relatives are invited to attend; the couple requests that no gifts be presented. Hosts will be their daughters and sons-in-law, Helen and Leonard Cook, and Ruth and Bill Larson, all of Rossville. Edna Vilven and LaVerne Spears were married December 3, 1927, in Seneca, Ks. They have operated a farm near Rossville since 1928. Mr. Spears served as agency manager of Farm Bureau Insurance Services in Shawnee County 32 years until he recently retired. He served 10 years in the Kansas House of Representatives; served 17 years as councilman or mayor of Rossville City; two years as president of Kansas League of Municipalities; and was Worthy Grand Patron of Grand Chapter of Kansas Eastern Star in 1962-63. Mrs. Spears is past president of the Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas, and past president of the Legislative Wives Association. Mr. and Mrs. Spears have five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. | |
| 592 |  | Anniversary- Spears, LaVerne and Edna 2 60th Wedding Anniversary For Edna and LaVerne Spears A 60th wedding anniversary open house will honor Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne H. Spears from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, November 29, 1987, in the Rossville Community Center. Friends and relatives are invited; the couple requests no gifts be presented. Hosts will be their daughters and son-in- law — Helen Cook and Ruth and Bill Larson, all of Rossville. Edna Vilven and LaVerne Spears were married December 3, 19278, in Seneca. They operated a farm near Rossville since 1928. Mr. Spears served as agency manager of Farm Bureau Insurance Services in Shawnee County for 32 years until he retired in 1971. He served 10 years in the Kansas House of Representatives; served 17 years as councilman or mayor of Rossville City; two years as president of Kansas League of Municipalities; and was Worthy Grand Patron of Grand Chapter of Kansas Eastern Star in 1962-63. Mrs. Spears is past president of the Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas, and past president of the Legislative Wives Association. Mr. and Mrs. Spears have five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. | |
| 593 |  | Anniversary- Stach, Frank and Winifred Frank and Winifred Stach Frank and Winifred Stach celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 14 with their family. The Staches were married Nov. 14, 1943, in Corvallis, Ore., while he was serving in the U.S. Army. They farmed in the Rossville and Delia areas until retiring in 1980. They have two daughters, Virginia Meyer, Rossville, and Marilyn Schmitz, Silver Lake. They have four grandchildren. | |
| 594 |  | Anniversary- Stach, Louis and Frances 1 CELEBRATE 52nd ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stach of 1705 South 17th St., Kansas City, Kansas, were given a pleasant surprise on their 52nd wedding anniversary last Sunday. Their daughters, grand children and great grand children gathered to help them celebrate the special event, and they were over¬whelmed when they all dropped in un announced. There were 19 grand children and 10 great grand children present. A beautiful wedding cake trimmed with yellow roses and gold leaves formed a fitting center-piece on the long dining table. They were also given a card shower from many friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Stach are former residents of this community. | |
| 595 |  | Anniversary- Stach, Louis and Frances 2 Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stach Married 55 Years On August 16, 1898, Miss Frances Bravence, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bravence of Rossville township became the bride of Louis Stach. They were married at the court house in Topeka and returned to Rossville where they lived on a farm until 1917. At that time they moved to Kansas City where Mr. Stach became a fireman for the Santa Fe yards. He retired from the Santa Fe railroad on April 28, 1952. The couple will observe their 55th wedding anniversary with an open house at the home of their daughter, Josie Disselhoff, 1100 West 40th St., Kansas City, Mo., on Saturday evening, August 15, from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. They will be honored at a dinner Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stach have four children - Josie Disselhoff, Mary Disselhoff, Goldie Hazen and Ann Hanrion; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. [From 16 Aug 1953] | |
| 596 |  | Anniversary- Stach, Louis and Frances 3 On August 16 Louis and Frances Stach of Kansas City will celebrate their 59th wedding anniversary. They have celebrated the date of their marriage each year since their Golden Anniversary. This year finds Mrs. Stach very ill. A card from her friends would cheer her and Mr. Stach. Both were born in Rossville, she is 76 and he is 81. | |
| 597 |  | Anniversary- Stadler, George and Thora 1 MR. AND MRS. STADLER Mr. and Mrs. George J. Stadler, Rossville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary July 1 with a reception at the Rossville Christian Church from 2 to 4 p.m. Hosts will be their children and families: David and Phyllis Stadler. Robert and Helen Huffman, and Fred and Rosie Brown, Rossville; and James and Warrene Stadler, Silver Lake. George J. Stadler and Thora Vivian Parr were married May 6, 1939 in Topeka. They have nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. | |
| 598 |  | Anniversary- Stadler, George and Thora 2 Happy 65th Anniversary, George and Thora Stadler from your family | |
| 599 |  | Anniversary- Stadler, Joseph and Shirley MR. AND MRS. STADLER Mr. and Mrs. Joseph V. Stadler, Fall City, Wash., will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary July 1 with a reception at the Rossville Christian Church from 2 to 4 p.m. Hosts will be their children and families: Barbara Wakefield Thomas, Kirkland, Wash.; Larry and Penny Stadler, Tieton, Wash.; and Walter and Beth Stadler, Harrington, Maine. Joseph V. Stadler and Shirley Maxine Parr were married March 11, 1939 in Falls City, Neb. They have seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. | |
| 600 |  | Anniversary- Stalker, Marion and Ida Their fiftieth wedding anniversary was celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. Marion L. Stalker Wednesday at the home of their daughter, Mrs. George Hargis in Topeka. |
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