Anniversaries (Week of June 27, 2007)

Anniversaries

Tuesday, 26 June 2007 15:44

LoewenAnniv.jpg Loewens nearing 50th anniversary

Albert and Martha Loewen of North Newton will celebrate their 50thanniversary with a program at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 1, at KoernerHeights Church of the Mennonite Brethren in Newton, followed by areception from 3:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. Albert Loewen and Martha JaneThiessen were married June 28, 1957, at Zoar Mennonite Brethren Churchin Inman. Albert was employed by the former Crossroads Coop in Goesseland North Newton, and Martha taught school in Cimarron, Hillsboro andGoessel. Both are retired. The event is hosted by their three children,Lois and Siegfried Snyder of Wichita, James and Naomi Loewen of Wichitaand Duane and Kathy Loewen of Newton; and 13 grandchildren.

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Patriot Guard sends Zeiler for Iraq tour

Daily Life

Wednesday, 20 June 2007 09:29

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Photos by Kattie King / Free Press. Click images to enlarge.

David Zeiler (top photo, wearing light short-sleeved shirt) is surrounded by members of the Patriot Guard who organized a surprise sendoff for the Herington resident on Friday. Zeiler, a member of American Legion Post 366 in Hillsboro, will be leaving for his first tour of duty in Iraq. He was given a “Support Our Troops” flag, a letter of appreciation and a challenge coin for good luck. In the bottom photo, the motorcade makes its way from the staging area on Ash Street to the American Legion Hall.

Happenings (Week of June 20, 2007)

Daily Life

Wednesday, 20 June 2007 09:14

Elda Ebel Pic.jpg Lincolnville meeting June 21 about park

A public meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at Lincolnville City Hall to discuss improvements to the Lincolnville ball diamond and park.

For more information, call Dawn Kaiser at 620-924-5574.Red Cross to hold blood drive June 22

An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, June 22, at the American Legion at 405 S. Floral in Hillsboro.

Walk-ins are welcome, or make an appointment by calling 1-800-GIVELIFE.

Each person who comes to donate will receive a free Red Cross T-shirt.Afternoon movie at Marion library

A movie will be shown at 2 p.m. Friday, June 22, at the Marion City Library.

Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Children under 6 must...

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Whitney, McVey marry March 17

Weddings

Wednesday, 20 June 2007 09:09

WhitneyMcVeyWedding.jpg Click image to enlarge Mallory Whitney and Robert McVey, both of Peabody, were married March 17 at Peabody United Methodist Church with pastor David Ragland officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mark and Ginger Whitney of Peabody and the granddaughter of Dennis Dillon of Harper, Beverly Dillon-Craig of Wichita, Janetta Whitney of Wichita and the late Wendell Whitney.

The groom is the son of Robert and Sandra McVey of Peabody and the grandson of Donald and Gloria Webber of Newton, Jodie McVey of Danville, Calif., and the late Bruce McVey.

Both graduated in May from Fort Hay State University, the bride with a bachelor of arts and the groom with two bachelor’s degrees in business administration.

Following a...

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