Fort Scott Tribune: Anniversaries

Kivetts celebrate 50th anniversary (01/31/12)
The children of Howard and Dorothy Kivett will host a reception on Feb. 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. in Fellowship Hall, the First United Methodist Church, Fort Scott, to honor their parents' 50th wedding anniversary. Dorothy McFarland and Howard Kivett were married in the Union Church, San Salvador, El Salvador, Central America, on Feb. ...

Kay and Jim Phillips -- 50 years (01/28/12)
Brent Phillips and Deana Cornell wish to announce the 50th wedding anniversary of their parents, Jim and Kay Phillips, on Feb. 2, 2012. James Arthur Phillips and Betty Kay Brackenridge were married Feb. 2, 1962, by the Rev. O.V. Dodson at the Old First Baptist Church in Nevada, Mo. They had lived on the their farm for 34 years, before moving to their home near Nevada...

Karon and Tom Jones -- 50 years (01/28/12)
The family of Tom and Karon Jones will host their parents 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 4, 2012, from 3-5 p.m., at the Lyons Mansion Restaurant at National and 8th Street in Fort Scott. Tom and Karon were married at the Community of Christ (RLDS) church in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Feb. 4, 1962. Tom lived in Woodbine and Karon came from Underwood, Iowa. They moved to Fort Scott in 1980, when Tom became Fort Scott postmaster...

Frank Haynes celebrates 95th birthday (01/27/12)
Frank Haynes will be 95 years old on Saturday, Feb. 4. Friends and relatives are asked to celebrate this special day by sending cards and good wishes to Frank at 623 S. Margrave, Fort Scott, Kan., 66701.

Betty and Leonard White 70th anniversary (01/26/12)
On Jan 29, Leonard and Betty White will be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. She is the former Betty Smith. The couple was married in 1942 by the Rev. Geisler at the Redfield Methodist parsonage. Joe and Judy White are their son and daughter-in-law. ...

VIC AND TENA ANDERSON (01/20/12)
Vic and Tena Anderson, Fort Scott, celebrated their 40th anniversary Saturday, Jan. 14. The Andersons were married on Jan. 14, 1972, at Mary Queen of Angels Church in Fort Scott. They have three children: Rob, Robin and Cooper Anderson, Wichita, Kan., Christy, Rick and Jenna Stockstill, Fort Scott, and Bryce, Lori, Brady and Brendan Anderson, Olathe, Kan...

Carlton celebrates 96th birthday (01/10/12)
A birthday card shower is being held for Lorna Carlton who will turn 96 years old on Jan. 14. Send birthday wishes to Ms. Carleton at Guest Home Estates, P.O. Box 936, Fort Scott, Kan., 66701. Lorna Carlton was a former columnist for The Fort Scott Tribune and provided information about the "senior swingers" square dancers...

Ivan Brillhart turns 90 (01/05/12)
Ivan Brillhart will celebrate his 90th birthday on Jan. 10. His children are asking that friends and family send cards for his special birthday to: Ivan Brillhart, 406 W. 23rd St., Fort Scott, Kan., 66701.

Eshelbrenner celebrates 80th birthday (01/04/12)
Friends and family will be celebrating the 80th birthday of Bob Eshelbrenner on Sunday, Jan. 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Fort Scott Community College Ellis Fine Arts Building. Come share cake and punch with us. No gifts are requested.

Halls celebrate 50 years (01/04/12)
Clete and Donna (Christy) Hall of Fort Scott will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Jan. 13, 2012. The couple was married on Jan. 13, 1962, in Miami, Okla. They have three children: Brian Hall and wife Joyce, Fort Scott, Stacy Dwyer and husband Kirk, Fort Scott, and Cheryl Gallagher, Nevada, Mo...

Mae Susong celebrates 104th birthday (12/30/11)
Mae Susong was born Dec. 26, 1907, in Jones County, Texas, to parents, John and Martha Davis. She celebrated her birthday Monday at Medicalodges of Fort Scott with the following family members: Art and Cora Mae Collins, Fort Scott; Gary and Melanie Wilson, Fort Scott; Rachelle Barker and children Adam and Hope, Spokane, Mo.; Roger and Mary Collins, Iola; Rocky and Valerie Randall and children Cherise, Zachary and Braeden, Iola; and Monica and Jude Buffington and son Gregory, Oklahoma City, Okla...

100th Birthday (12/22/11)
Frances Merrell, Fort Scott, will celebrate her 100th birthday on Wednesday, Dec. 28. Mrs. Merrell was born in 1911 in an area of Oklahoma formerly called Indian Territory. In honor of her birthday, Mrs. Merrell would be pleased to hear by mail, by phone or visits from friends and acquaintances...

Knight celebrates 100 years (12/21/11)
Happy 100th birthday to Lilly E. Knight. A card shower is requested by Lily's girls from Helping Hands: Debbie, Kate, Kori, Niki, Sarah, Megan, Kay, Jessica, Courtnie, Lynette and Kathy. Please send cards to 120 W. 23rd St., Fort Scott, Kan., 66701.

Johnson celebrates 80 years (12/21/11)
Earlene Johnson, Savonburg, will celebrate her 80th birthday Dec. 21. Her children are asking that friends and family send their mom greetings this week in celebration of her special birthday. Cards may be sent to Earlene Johnson, Prairie Mission Retirement Village, 242 Carroll St., St. Paul, Kan., 66771...

Helen and Perry Bower celebrate 50th anniversary (12/02/11)
Helen (Winterbower) and Perry Bower of Fort Scott will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today. The couple was married Dec. 2, 1961. The Bowers have four children -- Kenny Bower, Terry Bower, Lisa Bradley and Carla Hambric -- all of Fort Scott. They also have eight grandchildren -- Zach, Josh, Matt, Jacob, Tiffnie, Lizzy, Justin and Jeremy...

EARL WHITE CELEBRATES 100 YEARS (11/29/11)
Friends and family will be celebrating the 100th birthday of Earl White on Sunday, Dec. 4, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Prescott Methodist Church. Everyone is invited to celebrate this special day. No gifts are requested.

JOHN AND JEAN JACKSON -- 60 YEARS (11/18/11)
John and Jean Jackson were married Nov. 25, 1951, at Bronson, Kan., and will observe their 60th anniversary on Nov. 25, 2011. They lived in the Iola area for 22 years before moving to Fort Scott. The couple have three children, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 223 W. 15th, Fort Scott, Kan., 66701...

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