Curtis Alfred Thompson

1908 - 1961  (53 years)

• Name	Curtis Alfred Thompson
  Born	17 Mar 1908	Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Gender	Male
  Died	12 Jul 1961	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I17807	Rossville
  Last Modified	19 Jul 2018

  
  

  Father	Nels Thompson,   b. 24 Aug 1874, Maysville, DeKalb County, Missouri ,   d. 13 Aug 1962, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas  (Age 87 years)
  Mother	Alta Rosetta Keller Thompson,   b. 18 Apr 1878, Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas ,   d. 26 Apr 1966, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas  (Age 88 years)
  Married	6 Mar 1899	Adrian, Jackson County, Kansas
  Documents » Slide Show		Anniversary- Thompson, Nels and Alta 1 Delia couple celebrates 59th wedding annivesrary Mr. and Mrs. Nels Thompson of Delia celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary Sunday, March 9. Those present were brothers and sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Keller, Mr. and Mrs. Linn Keller, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Thompson; Curtis and Ina Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bowers, Christina, Ruth Anne, Larry and Johnny Bowers. The beautiful four-tier cake was made by Mrs. Oscar Gideon of Emmett. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Thompson and children; Mr. Vernon Keller and Skipper.
  		Anniversary- Thompson, Nels and Alta 2 Mr. and Mrs. Nels Thompson Open house for 60th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Nels Thompson will hold open house at their farm home six miles north of Delia, March 8, from 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon in observance of their 60th wedding anniversary. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
  		Anniversary- Thompson, Nels and Alta 3 Observe 60th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Nels Thompson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at their home north of Delia, March 8, 1959. Their four daughters served dinner to the couple and their brothers and sister. Places were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Nels Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Thompson, Mr, and Mrs. L. V. Keller, Mrs. Alma Keller, a cousin, all of Delia, Mr. and Mrs. James Worthington, Rawlings, Wyoming, and Mr. and Mrs. Levi Keller, Rossville. Grandchildren present were Harry Herrington, Dr. and Mrs. James Brennan, Larry, Ruth Anne, Johnny and Diane Bowers. Also present were Father Nebiols, Lawrence and Alfred Bowers, Marvin Berry and Norma Fortier. At the reception which followed, Ina Thompson cut the lovely three tiered cake that was baked and presented as a gift by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Gideon of Emmett. Mrs. Emma Bowers poured the punch. Also assisting at the reception were Mrs. Stella Herrington. Mrs. James Brennan. Ruth Anne Bowers and Mrs. Lawrence Bowers. Nearly 200 friends and relatives signed the guest book, coming from Hiawatha, Holton, Soldier, Topeka. Rossville, Eskridge, St. Marys, Mayetta, Emmett, and Delia. They brought many lovely gifts. Alta and Nels were married at the U. B. Church at Adrian, March 6, 1899, by the Rev. J. Wykert. Two of his children attended the reception, Lydia and Olin. There were three in attendance at the reception that were present at the wedding 60 years ago. Chris Thompson, Lin Keller and Lillie Keller Worthington. Their first home was one mile west of their present one and they have spent their entire married life in this community. They have led an active life taking part in all community affairs. Although confined to a wheelchair, Alta does most of her house work and pieces quilts for pastime. Nels still farms 400 acres of land and every nice day finds him on one of his new tractors in the field. They have served their community well and thru the years Nels has held many a public office. They are the parents of five living children, Stella Herrington, Silver Lake; Ina and Curtis of Topeka; Emma Bowers and Christina Bowers, Delia. They enjoy television but most of all they enjoy the visits from friends and relatives.
  Family ID	F594	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Eleanor M Simecka Thompson,   b. 12 Jan 1907, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas ,   d. 7 Mar 2002, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 95 years)
  Married	29 Sep 1929
  Children	1. Nels Joseph Thompson + 2. Neysa V Thompson Porter + 3. Arlene M Thompson Holcomb Pusch Looker,   b. 22 Oct 1930, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas ,   d. 13 Apr 2021, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 90 years) + 4. Marvin DeVere Thompson,   b. 13 Feb 1933, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas ,   d. 26 Oct 2017, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 84 years)   5. Vivian Thompson Bartello
  Last Modified	28 Nov 2021 21:55:17
  Family ID	F4908	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart