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Weddingsengagements anniversaries The News-Leader Sunday, Jan. 5, 1986 3G Engagements i Vickie Miller Deborah Giiter A I i Winn II ni IUIH 11)110. Kill I. I MR. and MRS.

PARMENTER Reilmann-Parmenter MR. and MRS. BRIDWELL Jones-Brldwell Griter-Jones Mr. and Mrs. J.R.

Griter, Springfield, announce the engagement of their daughter, Deborah Denise, to Michael Joseph Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Jones, Green Bay, Wise. Xspring wedding is planned at National Avenue Christian Church. Miller-Gammill Mr.

and Mrs. Bob Miller, Mt Vernon, announce the engagement of their daughter, Vickie Ann, to Jeffrey Allen Gammill, son of Jim Gammill and Pat Gammill both of Springfield, Wedding plans are for Jan. 25 at First Baptist Church of Mt. Vernon. MRS.

ROGERS 7 Karen Yarbrough Teri Moore Therese Marie Reilmann and James LeRoy Parmenter were married Nov. 30 in Williams Memorial Chapel at The School of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, with the Rev. Allen officiating." Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Romanus H.

Reilmann, Mountain Home, and Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Parmenter, Buffalo. The bride wore white organza over satin trimmed 4n double embroidered lace with bodice vested with double embroidered lace and seed pearls with cathedral train. She carried white gardenias and stephanotis.

Maid of honor Peggy Reilmann wore dusty pink and bridesmaids Lisa Parmenter and Phyllis Furtwengler wore burgundy. They all carried a single gardenia. The grooms father served as best man. Groomsmen were Jerome Reilmann and Leonard McDonald. Ushers were Stan Reilmann and Dwight Klise.

Candlelighters Were Ellen Reilmann and Justin Brown. Trisha Brown was flower and Adam Furtwengler was, ring bearer. Rebecca Essenpries registered guests. The couple reside in Springfield. The bride is a graduate of Western Kentucky University and presently employed with Seminole Paint and Decor Center.

The groom is attending Southwest Missouri State University and is employed at Hiland Dairy. Jennifer Lynn Jones and Carl James Bridewell were married Dec. 1 at Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Hufft officiating. Parents and Lowell and Frances Jones Sr.

and James C. and Katheryn Bridwell all of Springfield: The bride wore Chantilly lace flounce and snow white marabou trim accented with stand-up collar of schiffii-embroidered lace with pearls and sequins. She carried lavender and white roses and carnations. Honor attendents Beth Pattersojj and Shar-ron Piland wore tea length lavender and carried flowers similar to the brides. Don Piland was best man.

Groomsman was Ronnie Greenwood. Greenwood and Piland also served as ushers. Missy Patterson and Samatha Jones were flower girls. Justin Patterson was ring bearer. Susan Bruton registered guests.

After a short honeymoon Uncouple reside in Springfield. The bride is a graduate of Willard High School and Is employed with Drs. Horan and Woods. The groom is a graduate of Hillcrest High School and employed at Loren Cook. Burr-Rogers Joni Lynn Burr and Lance David Rogers were married Dec.

31 at Second Baptist -Church with the Rev.XJary Burr officiating Parents are- Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Burr and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rogers all of Springfield.

The bride wore white tissue taffeta, fitted bodice with off-the-shoulder neckline and a rose center front. She carried red carnations and white rosebuds. Maid of honor Cheryl Hall and bridesmaids Babette Tyndall, Pam Holloway and Angle Kellogg wore red taffeta and carried white rosebuds and holly. Cal Rogers was best man. Groomsmen were Phillip Moore, Randy Funk and Chris Burr.

Ushers were Steve Kellogg, Greg Kellogg, Ricky Burks and Kevin Barton. Laura Beth Henry and Julie Roberts registered guests. After a honeymoon to Denver and Winter-park, Colo, the couple reside in Joplin. Both are graduates of Drury college. The groom is employed with State Farm AT r-.

Moore-Fielden Yarbrough-Crim Mr. and Mrs. Roger Moore, Rogersville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Teri, to Steven JA Fielden, sdn of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Fielden, also of Rogersville.

Wedding plans are for March 22 at Mentor Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Yarbrough, Strafford, announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen, to Jonathan Crim, son of the late Henry and Madeline Crim, Republic. Wedding plans are for late January at Bass Chapel Baptist Church.

Anniversaries Jackie Reed Detdra Yerby v. i -A i rf 'V Branstetter TANEYVILLE Mr. and Mrs. Harry Branstetter were honored with a surprise 45th wedding anniversary reception on Dec. 22 at the Forsyth Church of Christ.

Hosts were their children and church members. They have four children, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Branstetter, Kissimmee, Mr. and Mrs.

Steve Branstetter, Ponca City, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bagwell, Nevada, and Mr. and Mrs. James Branstetter, Taneyville.

Thay have two grandchildren. Harry Branstetter anTTOsa Testfer were married Dec, 28, 1940 in Wright County. "4 A Reed-Friend Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Reed, Springfield, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jackie Kay, to Greg Friend, son of Earlene Robertson, Ava, and George Friend, Mountain Home, Ark.

Wedding plans are for July 12 in Springfield. Yerby-Conley J.O. Yerby, Houston, Texas and Mignon Yerby, Tuscaloosa, announce the engagement of their daughter, Deidra Ann to Jim D. Conley, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Dewitt Conley, Springfield. A fall wedding is planned at the First Baptist Church of Rogersville. 7 i Mr. and Mrs. Thomllnson Thomlinson Mr.

and Mrs. Luther Thomlinson, Springfield, will celebrate their 50th wedding anni- versary Saturday, Jan. 11 with a private BartelSlTieyer 1 1 T-A If. DeAnna Todd Engagement notices Brief engagement notices are accepted for publication on Sundays, The Information should include the names of the engaged couple, their parents, addresses, date and place of the wedding, and a phone number where someone familiar with the couple's plans may be reached between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

A black and white photographic jrint of the bride-to-be is accepted with the information. Announcements should be received by Springfield Newspapers' Features Department at least one month prior to the wedding date. Mr. and Mrs. Birch Birch ASH GROVE Mr.

and Mrs. James W. Birch will celebrate their SOth wedding anniversary Sunday, Jan. 12, at the Ash Grove United Congregation Church fellowship hall. Relatives and friends are Invited to call between 2 and 4 p.m.

The omission of gifU Is requested. Hosts will be their children and "spouses," Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Birch, Ash Grove, and. State Representative and Mrs.

John A. Birch, Weatherby Lake. They have four grandchildren. James W. Birch and Nina Mae Smith were married Jan.

11, 1936 at the Presbyterian church manse In Ash Grove by the Rev. Paul Holland. ijniny Qinner. mry nuve iwu bums, mi. anu Mrs.

Gerald Thomlinson, Ft. Worth, Texas, and Mr. nd Mrs. Joseph Thomlinson, Overland Park, Kan. There are six grandchildren, three step grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and five step great-grandchildren.

Faye Wheeler and Luther Thomlinson were married Jan. 11,. 1936 in Springfield by the Rev.Tisdale. MT. VERNON Joyce and Emma Lou Bar-telsmeyer will observe their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Jan.

12. Though no special event is planned, other than a family dinner, cards and letters are welcome. The address isr Route 3, Box 149, Mt Vernon, Mor 65712. They have two children, Bob Aurora and Shirley Obermann, Mt Vemon. Joyce Bartelsmeyer and Emma Lou Land were married Jan.

12, 1946 In Monett, at the home of his brother, the Rev. Lincoln Todd-Miller Mr. and Mrs. David R. Todd, Springfield, announce the engagement of their daughter, DeAnna, to Chris Miller, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Lynn E. Miller, also of Springfield. No wedding date has been set. Yount and Mrs.

E. Don Yount will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Sunday, Jan. 12, with a reception at the Sorosis House, 1207 N. Campbell. Relatives and friends are Invited to call between 2 and 5 p.m.

The omission of gifts is requested. Hosts will be their children and spouses, Tom and Connie Banks, Ft Leavenworth, Bob and Vickl Shackelford, Wichita, Kan, John and Sally Kollmeyer, Nixa; and Bill and Susan Robb, Springfield. The couple have eight grandchildren. Don Yount and Norma Shelton were married Dec. 24, 194S.

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS Spnnojicid and area residents ore invited lo submit inlormotion on their weddings lor publication in the Sunday News-Leader. Inlormotion must be received within 30 dovs lollowing Ihe date ol Ihe wedding. Pictures ol the bride or Ihe couple should be blocK and white prints, Forms lor wedding inlormotion are available in Ihe Features Department. Each lorm should be signed by the bride or groom (or a parent I and should Include a phone number where the couple or their parents may be contacted between Ja m. ond 5 m.

WEDOINO ANNIVERSARY onnoonc- menls ore published In tht LHestyl well on ol Ihe Sunday News-Leader. Toenjurt publication on a desired Sunday ond accuracy ol publication typed or lesibly written Information should be mailed or delivered to Features Department. Sprlno-lield Newspapers 651 Boonvllle. Sprinalield S01, early enouoh to be In our hands nine days prior to publication Vader Lloyd and Bemice Vader, Springfield, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary Wednesday, Jan. 1, with a family gathering in their home.

They have three children, Bob Vader and Kathy Messenger both of Springfield, and Shirley Burkholder, Tulsa, Okla. There are six grandchildren, two step grandchildren, and one step great grandchild. The couple were married Jan. 1, 1946. Harper Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Harper, Springfield, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary touring the southern states and with a visit to their daughter's, Mr. and Mrs. James Lynn, Brandon, Miss. The couple were married Dec.

24, 1935 in Arkansas. Potpourri Brookline girl wins coloring book contest City native presents paper to honor society Former Springfieldian Ann Traylor recently presented a paper titled, "Liberation Theology: The Fro-n tier of a New Generation in Roman Catholicism," for the Phi Alpha Theta history honor society conference held in New York. Traylor Is a 1982 graduate of Glendale High School and president of Phi Alpha Theta it Kansas State University, 1 "Manhattan. She was an (' American Foreign Service i I exchange student in Borneo, I I 1 Indonesia in 1982. (f I During the university's In- trT.

fersession class In Decem Sara Dichl is off to a good start In th success department. 4 '4-year-old daughter of Joyce and Jcffery Diehl of Brookline is the winner of $1,500 prize for her art Edna Elllngsworth IV lllrs. Diehl bought a Golden coloring book containing the official contest picture and entry form at the Springfield Venture Store, In total, 300,000 children, ages 3 to 10, entered hoping to win one of the 4,000 prizes in four age categories. The idea behind the contest, said Lisa Ray Johnson of Golden Press, is to teach children that they have a hidden talent for turning things into gold. Sarah's picture was judged the winner based on her creative use of coloring material, overall artistic effect, Interpretation of elements in the picture and neatness.

The youngster has played the violin since she was 2Vi. her mother said, in a Suzuki class. "They leam to listen and to concentrate," Joyce Diehl said. "I think that's why she can color so well at her age." Although her parents said Sarah had been very excited about her win, Sarah had little to say. The clown she painted was happy, she said.

And was she happy too? "Yes." What does she think of all this fuss? "It's fun." work. Or, rather, for her coloring book work. Sarah, who attends the St. John's Regional Health Center nursery school, recently was Informed by Golden Press, Western Publishing Co. New York, that she was the winner of the "Color For the Gold" contest held by Golden Books.

A company spokesperson said the money was intended for purchase of family game-room items such as i video recorder, television, bumper pool table or computer. ber, 1934. Traylor studied In London, England. She has served as a delegate of the Associated Students of Kan-tat and ii vice president and 1 1 Sara DieM Ann Traylor a delegate from Kansas to the Slate Model United Nation's Organization. During the 1985 spring term she served as an Intern for travel acrney In Manhattan.

She Is the daughter of Marianne Speaker of Willard and Scott Traylor of Springfield, Digest buys Springfieldlan's Joke Caryn Cook, .1068. Ii the recipient of a $300 check from Reader's Digeit for an anecdote published in the September Issue of the magazine's "Campus Comedy" feature. Leongs home for holiday Navy commends woman Edna Ellingsworth recently received letter of commendation from the commanding officer of the recruit training command, U.S. Navy Reserve, Orlando, for outstanding performance. Ellingsworth returned to Springfield after a six-week training course at the Naval center in Meridian, to resume her studies at Drury College and will served with Naval Reserve Unit here.

She is the daughter of Mary and Norman Ellingsworth of Springfield. Woman observes 100th birthday Sarah Elizabeth Edwards of Seligman recently observed her 100th birthday. An open house was held tn Seligman City Hall to honor the centenarian, Hosts were her children, Edna Tatman of Seligman and Marie Reynolds bf Rogers, Ark. Former Springfieldian Yim Fong Leong was home for a rhrittmat hnliftavs. She's now administrative the assistant to the senior vice president of merchandising Chicago Looneys homo for Christmas Ron and Robin (Ryan) Looney, former Sprlngflcl-dlans now of Chicago, were home for the holidays.

Accompanying the couple was their new daughter, Jamie bom Dec. 7. The infant's grandparents are Delores Vincel and Jack Ryan and Bobbie Looney, IKiney was a 1974 graduate of Parkview High School, a 1980 graduate of Southwest Missouri State University, and earned his MBA degree from Drury Col-lepe In 1083. He is now sales manager for the Chicago office of Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Smith. for Mary in Atlanta, ua.

luring was a 1973 graduate of Kirkapoo High School and attended Southwest Missouri State University before studying fashion merchandising Four of her five brothers gathered In Springfield for a family Christmas. Wing Yee, now living in California, was absent Here for Christmas were Cheong, Ling, Wing lke and Wing Wah. Correction In Potpourri on Dec. 22. Milton D.

Rafferty was mis! dentified In a photo..