Americus News
a special to the gazette
Originally published 02:10 p.m., May 27, 2008
Updated 02:10 p.m., May 27, 2008
Farmers Market The first Farmers Market, organized by the Americus Chamber of Commerce, will be from 4 to 7 p.m. June 6 on the west side of the Americus City Park. All vendors are welcome and will be responsible for their own activities and sales. There will be no pre-registeration or vendor fee. For information, (620) 443-5480.
Memorial weekend flowers
The Sunflower 4-H Club members and parents assisted with the placing of flowers in the Americus Cemetery on Wednesday. Those assisting were: Sandy Karr, Olen Karr, Chrysanne Karr, Randal Karr, Alisha Karr, Grace McAllister, Karis McAllister, Mark McAllister, Matthew McAllister, Hope McAllister, Lynn McAllister, Stacie Horton, Dillon Horton, Kara Horton, Lakin Preisner, Lori Houck, Brittney Houck and Kaitlin Houck.
Others who participated were Jackie Edmiston and Belle Grimsley.
High school reunion The Americus Chamber of Commerce sponsored the Hospitality Room for the Americus High School Alumni Association on Saturday.
The returning graduates and friends who attended were Vera Proehl of Hutchinson; Ron Redelfs; Bernice and Dave Schoneweis of Manhattan; Roberta Lewis of Dunlap; Mr and Mrs. Jim Jackson of New Strawn; Larraine and Dale Burson of Chilicothe, Mo.; Ocie and Viola Williamson of Rogers, Ark.; Gene Daharsh of Emporia; David Pickett of Lee’s Summit, Mo.; Donald Beemer of Liberty, Mo.; Royce Beemer of Wichita; From Americus: Ron and Wanda Moore, Don Edmiston, Dale and Belle Grimsley, Ron Redelfs, Barb Ernst, Jan Huston, Larry Kahle, Claude and Melba Roswurm and Lloyd Brown. • Items for Americus News may be telephoned to (620) 443-5546 or e-mailed to bgates38@blustemtelco.com.