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The News-Leader I Sunday. February 27, 1994 3G ANNOUNCEMENTS Anniversaries Engagements Weddings mm wfKl mil Bills-Robirds Bills-Robirds Announcement is made of the engagement of Jennifer L. Bills, daughter of Donald L. Bills, Fair Grove, and Dawn F. Bills, Nixa, to Clifford D.

Robirds, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elvin T. Robirds, Ozark. Plans are for March 19 at Mentor Baptist Church, Rogersville.

Jannan-McDaniel Jarman-McDaniel Roger and Patricia Jarman, Springfield, announce the engagement of their daughter, Patti to Erin A. McDaniel, son of Norman and Lou Ann McDaniel, Festus. Wedding plans are for March 11 at Oak Grove Assembly of God. Mr. and Mrs.

Thurman Thurman Lee Roy and Billie Jean Thurman, Springfield, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary March 5 with a reception and renewal of vows at Glad Tidings Assembly of God. Friends and relatives are invited to call at 1:30 p.m. The omission of gifts is requested. Hosts will be their children and grandchildren. They have five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, Lee Roy Thurman and Billie Jean Easterday were married March 7, 1944, in Springfield by the Rev.

Charles Mattix. Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore Gilmore Roy and Mary Helen Gilmore, Springfield, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary March 6 with a reception at Brentwood Christian Church. Friends and relatives are invited to call from 2 to 4 p.m.

The omission of gifts is requested. Hosts will be their children, Sam and Diane Ulrich, Springfield, and Darryl and Darlene Coit, Joplin; and their four grandchildren, Brett and Kyle Ulrich and Angela and Dustin Coit. Roy Gilmore and Mary Helen Franklin were married March 6, 1944, in Springfield by the Rev. William S. Butts.

Mr. and Mrs. Gentry Hoffman-Gentry Angela Marie Hoffman and Jack Bob Gentry Jr. were married Jan. 15 at Ramada Hotel-Hawthorn Park Ballroom with Val Straighter officiating.

Parents of the bride are Roscoe Da-visson and Bobbie Davisson, both of Springfield. The groom is the son of Jack Bob and Pauline Gentry, Springfield. The bride wore white lace accented with sequins and burgundy bows. She carried burgundy roses and carnations. Loretta Starks served as matron of honor.

Mike Bond was best man. Following a honeymoon to Eureka Springs, the couple reside in Springfield. The bride is a cosmetologist. The groom is with M. Square Construction.

Mr. and Mrs. Bixler Corbett-Bixler Heather Anne Corbett and the Alan Braden Bixler were married Jan. 8 at Park Crest Assembly of Gqd Church with the Revs. R.

Douglas C6r- bett and Stanley Wiksell officiating. Parents of the bride are R. Douglas and Beverly Corbett, Springfield. The1 groom is the son of B. Cordell and; Jolene Bixler, Springfield.

The bride wore Victorian candlelight satin featuring a sweetheart; neckline and accented with appliques, iridescent sequins and pearls. She car-1 ried crimson roses accented with hunt-, er green and cream rosebuds. Attendants were Heidi Corbett, Hoi-. ly Corbett, Jill Hertweck, Sherri Ste-phenson, Tammy Lung, Julie and Chelsea Lung. Groomsmen were Eric Go8s, Jerry Randies, Greg' Moeller, Greg Snyder, John Bixler and Kevin Beck.

Brad Vaudry and Greg-Ilium were ushers. Following a honeymoon cruise to the Caribbean, the couple reside in Hot Springs, Ark. The bride and groom are i youth pastors at First Assembly of; God, Hot Springs, Ark. if ft Li I sl 4k Mr. and Mrs.

Hankins Hankins Osward and Geneva Hankins, Fair Grove, observed their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 8. They have four children and 10 grandchildren. Osward Hankins and Geneva Miles were married Feb. 8, 1944, in Bolivar by the Rev.

Clarence Wright. Olson Carl A. and Alice L. OlSon, Bolivar, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary March 5 with an open house at Citizens Memorial Health Care, Bolivar. Friends and relatives are invited to call from 2 to 4 p.m.

The omission of gifts is requested. Hosts will be their children and spouses, Richard and Ella Marie Olson, Grandview, and Lou Ann and Sherley Clark, Springfield. They have six grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Carl A. Olson and Alice Loretta Gordon were married March 5, 1924, in St.

Ansgar, Iowa Engagements Kemp-Bliss Kemp-Bliss Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Kemp, Lebanon, announce the engagement of their daughter, Colleen Marie, to Donald F. Bliss II, son of the Rev.

Donald F. Bliss, Kansas City, and Clara Bliss, Springfield, both formerly of Branson. Wedding plans are for April 30 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Lebanon. i mvxii Gardner-Murfin Gardner-Murfin Announcement is made of the engagement of Tonya Gardner, daughter of Carla Gardner, Nixa, and Kerry Gardner, Springfield, to Randy Murfin, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Chuck Murfin Ozark. Wedding plans are for April 9 at First Baptist Church, Ozark. Gilmore-Young Gilmore-Young Donnie and Marilyn Gilmore, Ever-ton, announce the engagement of their daughter, Elicia Jane, to Randall Wayne Young, son of John and Barbara Young, Springfield. A May 1995 wedding is planned.

Tracy-Jennings Tracy-Jennings Dean and Debbie Tracy, Lynchburg, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelli Kristine, to Chris Jay Jennings, son of James and Delores Jennings, Littleton, Colo. Plans are for March 19 at Church of God, Lebanon. Albrecht-Adams Albrecht-Adams Lonnie and Rebecca Thompson, Bruner, announce the engagement of their daughter, Stacey Albrecht, to Ronnie Adams, son of Earl and Colleen Adams, Ozark. A spring wedding is planned. pS li ll.JH-'.l.'.'i h.i.i.i.Uim.i UJll.l l.l AJJJtM -JAULLWJWH- 1.." Wirth-Brown Wirth-Brown Announcement is made of the engagement of Leslie Ann Wirth, daughter of Norma Wirth, Springfield, and Walter Wirth, Indianapolis, to Curt Brown, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Tim Brown, St. Genevieve. Wedding plans are for May 28 in St. Louis.

"Si' .1 r' fl-A Hamilton-Hull-Porter Hamilton-Hull-Porter Announcement is made of the engagement of Jeanie Hamilton-Hull, daughter of Norma and Dale Hull, Springfield, to David Porter, son of Nettie and Emilio Porter, Roseville, Calif. A 1995 wedding is planned. Rueter-Snyder Rueter-Snyder Announcement is made of the engagement of Michelle L. Rueter, daughter of Joyce Duke, Springfield, to Douglas C. Snyder, son of the late Clinton and Joan Snyder.

Plans are for March 19 at Pleasant Ridge Baptist. Ess-Doke Ess-Doke Jim and Barbara Robertson, Springfield, announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Ess, to Dan Doke, son of Reed and Sharon Doke, Springfield. Plans are for April 16 at Wesley United Methodist Church. Is fit Mr. and Mrs.

Barker Barker Jim and Mildred Barker, Branson, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary March 5 with a reception at Branson Community Center. Friends and relatives are invited to call from 2 to 4 p.m. The omission of gifts is requested. Hosts will be their children, Mr. and Mrs.

Cecil Williams, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Barker and Mr. and Mrs.

Stan Barker, and their grandchildren. They have eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Jim Barker and Mildred Lois Turner were married March 4, 1944, in Harrison, Ark. by the Rev. Elmer E.

Griever. Mr. and Mrs. Dowler Dowler Dave and Midge Dowler, Springfield, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary March 6 with a reception at Walnut Street Christian Church. Friends and relatives are invited to call from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

The omission of gifts is requested. Hosts will be their children and spouses, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Dowler and Mr. and Mrs.

Greg Dowler, all of Branson; Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Dowler, Nixa; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dowler, Republic; Ron Dowler and Suzie Dowler, both of Springfield.

They have 12 grandchildren and two great-grandsons. Dave Dowler and Midge Clark were married March 9, 1944, in Belleville, 111., by the Rev. C.C. Benedict. Cortner Bob and Arevenna Cortner, Halfway, will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary March 6 with a reception at Bolivar First Baptist Church.

Friends and relatives are invited to call from 2 to 4 p.m. The omission of gifts is requested. Hosts will be their son, Robert Cortner and cousin, Bertha Cope-land. Bob Cortner and Arevenna Lynch were married March 6, 1949, in Bolivar by the Rev. Knox Lambert.

lW.l.l.,..I.M,UI..I.U.UMWl,llllM,W,,,.;... Mr. and Mrs. Mullen Box-Mullen Julie Renee Box and Stuart Kieth Mullen were married Feb. 5 at Branson Christian Church with Don Eskew and Gordon Scott officiating.

Parents are Jesse and Ruth Box, Hollister, and Edward and Shirley Mullen, Kimberling City. The bride wore white bridal satin featuring an off-the-shoulder neckline and accented with re-embroidered lace, pearls and iridescent sequins. She carried pink roses, stephanotis, and baby's breath. Attendants were Kristen Box-Rojas, Lora Gwin and Darci Mullen. Groomsmen were Scott Mullen, John Orrison "and Chris Patel.

Ushers were Toby Cunningham, Greg Heikes, Craig gersoll, Aaron Newberry and Zachary Firl. Following a honeymoon to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, the couple reside in Columbia. ml Dr. and Mrs. Crider Duryee-Crider Delanae Lyn (Choate) Duryee and James T.

Crider were married Dec. 31 in Harrison, Ark. The bride is the daughter of Paul David and Joena Choate, Springfield. The groom is the son of Dexter "D.L." and Wyleen Crider, Hoxie, Ark. The bride wore black and gold featuring an off-the-shoulder neckline.

She carried white silk poinsettias. Attendants were Nichelle Reynolds, Sarah Yates and Stacey Duryee. Groomsmen were Richard Crider, Kyle Crider and Stephen Duryee II. Following a honeymoon cruise to the Caribbean, the couple reside in Harrison, Ark. The bride is with the Boone County, Welcome Wagon program.

The groom is a family practice physician and on staff at North Arkansas Medical Center, Harrison, Ark. Mr. and Mrs. Morgans Price-Morgans Amy Lynn Price and Gregory Morgans were married Jan. 7 at Little Chapel of the Flowers, Las Vegas, Nev.

Parents of the bride are Garold and Wanda Price, Buffalo. The groom is the son of Don and Mar lyn Morgans, Buffalo. The bride wore ivory accented with; lace, sequins and pearls. She pink roses and white carnations. Following a honeymoon to Las Vev gas, the couple reside in Buffalo.

1 The bride is employed with Kirkpat- rick, Phillips Miller. The groom is I manager of Fair Grove Concrete. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Trogdon Sneed-Trogdon Natalie Beth Sneed and Kevin Wayne Trogdon were married Jan.

8 at Brookline First Baptist Church with the Rev. John Holmes officiating. Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sneed, Springfield.

The groom is the son of Robert Trogdon, Spring- field, and the late Donna Trogdon. The bride wore white satin and lace. She carried white roses and bouvardia. Shannon Wilkinson served as maid of honor. James Dickey was best man.

Ushers were John Powell and Carter. The couple reside in Republic. The groom is employed with M.T. Farms, Brookline. The bride is with Dickinson Theatres.

prior to publication. Only anniversa-; UWBjlJIimW'ltW'WW ilJMIIWIIIWWJIIUllLllJUWJJlHiiWWWUjWW A tf t'a Genealogy Whereabouts of World War II comrades sought Announcement guidelines Announcements are published free in the Springfield News-Leader each Sunday. Forms are required and are available in the lobby, 651 Boonville, Springfield, or by calling 836-1184. WEDDINGS For timely publication of wedding announcements, information is needed within one month after the wedding. Information received more than six weeks after the wedding may not be published unless prior arrangements have been made by calling 836-1184.

If photos are not available before the deadline, call to discuss options. ANNIVERSARIES To ensure publication on a desired Sunday, information must be delivered 10 days 2L ries of 25 years or more will De published. Photos may be used with -anniversaries of 50 years or more. Those photos may be taken In, our I studio by appointment. Call 836-1184.

ENGAGEMENTS Information and photos must be received at the in Hickman County, was a confederate in 11th Tennessee Infantry, Company H. He married about 1866 in Hickman County, to Malinda Alice Savage, born Dec. 24, 1848, in Hickman County. They moved to Shannon County, about 1869 and are listed on the 1870 Census of Birch Tree township. Why did Grif Nichols settle in Shannon County? Was he related to Henry and Thomas Nichols in Shannon County? Where was Grif Nichols buried? Their oldest daughter, Viola Belle Nichols, born 1869 in Hickman County, married Charles Wesley Snider, born Sept.

8, 1867, a son of James Snider and Terresa Neal of Carter County, Mo. Would like any information. Respond to genealogy queries by writing to the address listed with each item. Decker-Slack: David C. Dumbeck, Route 2, Box 65, Frazee, Minn.

56544, phone (218) 334-2621. David C. Dumbeck, Edgar Decker, and Lloyd Slack served together in Headquarters Company of the 75th Tank Battalion in the South Pacific during World War II. Headquarters Company records listed Edgar's hometown as Springfield, and Lloyd's as Long Lane, Mo. Would like to hear from them or their families.

Just wondering what ever happened to World War II comrades. Nichols-Savage-Snlder: Sylvia Hath- away, 2015 E. University, No. 25, Tempe, Ariz. 85281.

Grif Nichols, born Dec. 6, 1843, Hall-Johnson-Bass: David P. Meyer, P.O. Box 23, Challenge, Calif. 95925.

Need information on James William Hall, born Aug. 28, 1845, at Ephriam, Door County, and died April 25, 1934, at Skidmore, Nodaway County, Mo. His first wife, Jane Johnson, born 1849, Vanwert, Ohio, daughter of Thomas Johnson, was killed by a tornado after 1879, perhaps in Andrew County, Mo. His second wife was Jennie A. Bass.

Gloria Bogart Carter is a southwest Missouri genealogist and genealogy authpr. Her column appears Sundays. Address correspondence to her at Route 7, Box 276, Springfield, Mo. 65802. News-Leader at least one month before the wedding.

Call 836-1 184 before Gloria Carter the deadline if you anticipate difficulty meeting the deadline. PHOTOS Photos will be returned only if a self-addressed, stamped envelope is included. For a free copy of our 1994 Bridal Planning Guide, call 836-1184. Submissions are published without regard for race or creed..