On Feb. 19th, Dustin D. Hamm and Thelma I. Mayden were married in Branson, Mo. The groom is the son of Dean Hamm, Colony, and the late Margie Hamm and the late Carol Hamm of…

Erin Monfort, daughter of Darrell and Kathleen Monfort of Iola, was married to Elijah Nelson, son of Jay and Barbara Nelson of Manhattan, on the morning of Nov. 27, 2010, in the Strecker-Nelson Art Gallery…

Skyler and Casey Tennis, Centerton, Ark., announce the birth of their first child, Treyson Matthew, born Dec. 21, 2010. He weighed 5 pounds, 7 ounces and was 19 1/4 inches long.Maternal grandparents are Tommy and…

Chantal Catron and Matthew Sullivan, Iola, announce the birth of a son, Jacob Michael Catron, born Feb. 28, 2011, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute. He weighed 5 pounds, 14 ounces and was…

Daniel and Valerie Palmer, Iola, announce the birth of a son, Kole Mark, born Feb. 10, 2011, in Iola. He weighed 9 pounds, 6.5 ounces and 20 1/2 inches long. He joins two brothers, Kaleb,…

David and Sarah Griesel, Howard, announce the birth of a son, Ryatt Bryan, born Feb. 4, 2011, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute. He weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 inches…

Anthony J. and Kathryn V. Works, Humboldt, announce the birth of a son, Owen Henry, born Jan. 28, 2011, in Chanute. He weighed 8 pounds., 8 ounces and was 21 inches long. He joins siblings,…

Glenn and Retta Smith, Bronson, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on March 5.Glenn Smith and Retta Fisher were married March 5, 1961, in Hammond United Methodist Church.A family celebration will be hosted by the…

William R. “Bob” and Linda Watson, Iola, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a 10 a.m. Feb. 20 vow renewal during Sunday Mass at St. John’s Catholic Church.A reception will follow from 2 to…

Gene and Grace Sloan, Humboldt, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Community Room, 600 Ohio, in Humboldt.Hosts for the anniversary will be the…