Clarence and Ruby Owens will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary at an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. June 27 at Humboldt Senior Citizens Center, 718 Bridge St.Clarence Owens and Ruby Jarred were married…

Elvert “Al” and Judy Garver, Monett, Mo., will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception  2 to 4 p.m. June 19 at the senior center, 204 N. Jefferson, in Iola.Al Garver and Judy Colvin…

Glen and Betty Cunningham, Iola, and Steve Roberts and Audrey Roberts, both of Topeka, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Stephen Cunningham, Iola, and Casey Roberts of Topeka.The groom-to-be is the grandson…

April Thomas, Iola, and Cliff Thomas, Macy, Neb., and Robert and Josie Shaughnessy, Iola, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Ashley Thomas and Toby Shaughnessy, both of Pittsburg.The bride-elect is a graduate…

Jessica Marie Forbes, Wichita, and Jaime Coronado Newman, Humboldt, are planning a July 23 wedding at The Boathouse in Wichita. The bride-elect is the daughter of Pam and Jay Forbes, Goddard. She graduated from Wichita State…

Cindy Troxel and Pete Troxel and Don and Mary Erbert, all of Iola, announce the engagement of their children, Libby Troxel and John Erbert, both of Hiawatha.The bride-elect is a graduate of Iola High School.…

Mary Lizer and Rex Lizer of Garnett announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Allison Lizer, to Joseph Ray, son of Betty Reissig, Colony, and Mark Ray, Iola.The bride-elect is a 2005 graduate…

Jeremy and Holly Ellington, Iola, announce the birth of a daughter, Gracyn Anne, born May 31, 2010, at Allen County Hospital. She weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches long. She joins a…

Carl and Barbara Letsinger will be honored at a 50th anniversary celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. June 13 in the Little Theater in the Recreation Community Building in Riverside Park. Music will be provided…

David and Ruth Spangler, Moran, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. June 13 in Fellowship Hall at Moran Christian Church.Ruth Houk and David Spangler were married June…