Tampa: Gary Spohns recognized by Farm Bureau
By JANE VAJNAR
Tampa correspondent
(785) 965-2285
Georgia Spohn accompanied Gary and Carole Spohn to the Farm Bureau dinner and meeting Saturday evening at the city building in Marion. They received a plaque recognizing their place as a centennial farm (one which has been in the same family for more than 100 years). The farm was first settled by Gary's great-grandfather, Nicholas Spohn, and passed from him to Adam, Ed, and Gary.
Reuben and Lucille Kerbs and Russ and Julie Kerbs and Rustyn attended a party Sunday afternoon at the home of Tim and Marchelle Kerbs and Molly in Salina. April Kerbs of Emporia was honored in celebration of her 20th birthday, which was Aug. 16. Other guests included Kennith and Pat Pierce of Augusta, Lori Clark of Towanda, Connie Thompson, Allison and Taylor of Abilene, Kristy Koelsch and Whitney Smith of Emporia, Ashton Kerbs, and Sandy Branda and Jesse Smith of Salina. Everyone sang "Happy Birthday," enjoyed snacks, birthday cake, and ice cream and watched April open her gifts. Most visited Ashton's new apartment. She will be a student at beauty school this fall.
John and Pat Schwartzman of Salina, Wayne Schwartzman and Helen Jean McGonigle of Wichita, Larry Parsons of Cheney, Eleanor Murphy, and Martha Melcher spent Sunday with Helen Schwartzman helping her celebrate her 96th birthday. Pat brought dinner for the group and Helen Jean brought a birthday cake decorated with playing card designs. Additional afternoon or evening visitors were Carla and Amy Hajek and Jim and Mary Clemmer. Helen also received about six telephone calls and many cards with birthday wishes.
John and Ann Gorsage and Chad Gorsage and his friend Jenny of Loveland, Colo., were weekend guests of Bonnie Crandall. Dalbert and Yvonne Hoppes of Galva and Helen Costello joined them Sunday for dinner in Abilene in celebration of Bonnie's and Chad's birthday. Bonnie's niece Tammy was an afternoon visitor. Ann also had a special birthday cake delivered for her mother and son.
Darlene and Ernie Kite of Bartlesville, Okla., and Kaylee Hall of Herington were weekend guests of Tom and Dee Duggan. Deb Hall of Herington was an additional Sunday dinner guest. Kaylee, who had been spending some time with the Kites, returned home with her mother. The Duggans and Kites attended the production of "Over the River and Through the Woods" Saturday evening at Great Plains Theater in Abilene.
Jim and Mary Clemmer attended the 125th anniversary of the founding of Saint John's Lutheran Church in Lincolnville Sunday. On the way home they visited Helen Schwartzman to wish her a happy birthday.
Martha Melcher and Tillie Hein attended the Mass, dinner, and dance at Pilsen Saturday evening in celebration of Robert and Karen Konarik's silver wedding anniversary. Robert is Martha's nephew.
Ronnie and Lisa Hanschu and Anna, Anna Mae Stika, and Lori Moldenhauer spent Saturday in Wichita.
Lucille Kerbs visited Connie Thompson, Allison and Taylor in Abilene Saturday and all enjoyed dinner out.
Gary and Carole Spohn were guests of Georgia Spohn Friday evening for supper in Durham.
Gus and Mildred Hamm spent Wednesday night and Thursday in Topeka. Mildred did some shopping while Gus attended a Kansas Electric Power Company meeting.
Mary Margaret Wiley of Centralia, Wash., returned home Thursday after spending a week here visiting Helen Costello and other relatives. Coming with her Aug. 8 were Jim Wiley, Linda Wiley and Evan, and Jo Marie Allen, Katie and Christopher of Seattle, Wash., and Jon and Nicole Wiley, Lauren, Lissie, Blake, and Tessa of Centralia. They went back after attending the Costello family reunion on Sunday. Joining them the evening of Aug. 10 for a picnic in the park were Tom and Patty Ingalls of Mulvane, Mike and Laurie Sutherland and Mikey, Mark and Monica Ingalls, and Kevin Ingalls of Wichita, Jonathan Ingalls of Pratt, and Bonnie Crandall.
Connie Thompson and Allison of Abilene brought Taylor Thompson to Tampa Aug. 14 on their way to Wichita. Taylor was an overnight guest of her grandparents, Reuben and Lucille Kerbs. Additional visitors during her stay were Ashton and Rustyn Kerbs and Jane Vajnar. Connie and Allison visited on their way home Thursday afternoon and Taylor went back with them.
Randy Hamm of Leawood and Gus and Mildred Hamm flew to Seattle Aug. 6 for a week's vacation. Mildred's sister, Mary Schillcutt, joined them for a boat trip to Victoria and Vancouver in Canada, returning to Seattle by train. They spent the rest of their time in Seattle visiting with Mary and her family and sightseeing.
Anna Mae Stika took a birthday cake to the nursing home in Herington Aug. 6 in celebration of the 99th birthday of her aunt, Mary Beisel. Her other aunts, Bertha Schneider and Emily Sader, residents of the home, and her cousins, Alice Wendt and Millie Rowe, celebrated with them and shared the cake.
The American Legion Auxiliary started the 2002-2003 year Aug. 12 with a salad supper. Kristin Mueller and Natasha Steinborn reported on their experiences at Girls' State. Kristin's mother and grandmother, Francie Mueller and Theresa Klenda, were special guests. Also present were two other grandmothers, who also are members, Joann Nowak and Maxine Mueller. Hostesses were Ruby Vinduska and Joann Nowak. Jane Vajnar won the door prize. Others present were Bonnie Crandall, Dee Duggan, Mary Ann Frantz, Bonnie Funk, Beryl Steiner, and Margaret Vinduska.
Nicholas Kleiber was a Friday evening supper guest of his grandmother, Leona Kleiber. Peggy Kleiber was an evening visitor.
Your correspondent neglected to report on the outcome of the contestant search adventure in last week's news but insists the omission was from absent-mindedness, not envy or chagrin. Jane Vajnar failed the written test. Kim Frantz passed the test and had a two-minute interview with someone on the production staff of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" At this writing, she had not yet received word on whether she will be a contestant.
Melissa Stuchlik of Wichita visited her grandmother, Leona Kleiber, the morning of Aug. 10.
