! Page 4 Colby Free Press Monday, February 5, 2007 Family Deaths Francis H. Bohme Rexford residents cheer on teams The Bulldog fans cheered with cheon. Rexford Community Church. Pas- Francis H. Bohme, 78, of Bend; 14 grandchildren and special intense excitement and exploded Vicki Ladies of the community are en- tor Lane Purcell officiated the cer- Atwood, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2007, friend Linda Griffin. with joy after the Bulldogs defeated couraged to attend. Contact Patty emony. at the Good Samaritan Center in A mass of Christian burial is at 10 Allison the Sharon Springs Wildcats on Purcell, 687-3333 for more infor- At the Red Barn: Those attending Atwood. a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart their home court Friday evening: mation. Barnswallows Thursday, to play Mr. Bohme is survived by three Catholic Church in Atwood with •Rexford Lady Bulldogs 45-41 and Bulldogs Happy Birthday to those who cel- pinochle, were Jean Hawkins, Deb sons, Chuck Bohme of Goodland; Father Galen Long officiating. Correspondent 50-49. ebrated this week: Hulda Wark, Stepper, Rex Carswell, Betty Kenny Bohme and wife Janice of Burial will be at Mount Calvary Congratulations Coach Parker Feb. 3, Pat Williams, Feb. 4, Dwight Carswell, Dick Sanford, Darlene Atwood and Dan Bohme and wife Cemetery in Atwood. A Knights of Christensen and Coach Tom Fairview Estates in Colby. Williams, Feb. 7, and Phyllis Robben, Grace Cheney and Gina of Atwood; four daughters, Columbus rosary will be at 7 p.m. Beckman. At the Rexford Community Cheney, Feb. 10. Belated Birthday Lawrence Horinek. Tish Hollingsworth and husband Visitation is until 9 p.m. today at Social Hour Club met at the home Church the Ladies Missionary held wishes to Evelyn Proffitt who cel- Friday’s Koffee Klatchers were Brad of McPherson, Donna Most Williams Funeral Home in Atwood. of Deb Stepper Jan. 17. their monthly meeting Tuesday ebrated Jan. 25. Berneda Zoberst, Vesta Roth, Mar- and husband Randy of Ludell, Anita Memorials are suggested in his Six other members were present: with Grace Cheney as hostess. Oth- Doug and Joan Todd celebrated garet Arasmith, Eunice Sanford, Baumer and husband Bob of Empo- name, to be designated at a later Margie Leh, Grace Cheney, Cleda ers attending were Delores Dible, an anniversary Jan. 29. Darla Dible, Jean Hawkins, Delores ria and Doreen Mitchell of Great date. Moeder, Ruth Luna, Jean Hawkins Patty Purcell, Deb Stepper and Congratulations to Vickie Vance Dible and Evelyn Proffitt. and Vesta Roth. February’s meeting Betty Carswell, Their next meeting and Michael Egner who were mar- Until next time, make your week Clarence L. “Shorty” Repshire will be with Eileen Dible at will be Feb. 27 with a carry-in lun- ried Friday evening, Feb. 2 at the a memorable one. Clarence L. “Shorty” Repshire, children and eight great-grandchil- 80, of Oakley, died Thursday, Feb. dren. 1, 2007, at Logan County Hospital He was preceded in death by his in Oakley. Mr. Repshire was born parents; wife Goldine Repshire in Former president to give lecture at K-State April 18, 1926, in Trego County to 2001; sons Lester Todd Repshire MANHATTAN — Former Presi- vitation.” president, President some of our most pressing prob- Clarence Arthur and Clara M. and Arthur LeRoy Wolfe and son- dent will give a Landon Charles Reagan, chair of the in 1991, and President George W. lems, including childhood obesity Woods Williams Repshire. in-law Gregory Felker. Lecture at . Landon Lecture series, said, “With Bush in 2006. In all, six U.S. presi- in the United States, climate He was a farmer and custodian Services will be at 11 a.m. His lecture, the 148th in the presti- President Clinton coming to K- dents and three foreign presidents change, global poverty and HIV/ and lifetime area resident. Wednesday at Sunrise Baptist gious series, will begin at 3:30 p.m. State to give a Landon Lecture, we have given Landon Lectures at K- AIDS around the world. He married Goldine Irma Church in Oakley with Pastor Friday, March 2, in Bramlage Coli- have now welcomed all recent State.” Admission is free, but a ticket Ludlow April 1, 1960, in Russell Randy Kuhn officiating. Burial will seum. presidents to the Landon podium. William Jefferson Clinton was will be required. Landon Lecture Springs. be at Winona Cemetery in Winona. “We are delighted to welcome spoke twice — first the 42nd president of the United patrons will receive their tickets by Mr. Repshire is survived by two Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. President Clinton to K-State for a in 1967 when he was governor of States. mail. K-State students, faculty and daughters, Roxana Strutt and hus- Tuesday at Kennedy-Koster Fu- Landon Lecture,” said K-State California, and in 1982 when he He served two terms as president, staff members will have first oppor- band Richard of Oakley and Janet neral Home in Oakley. President Jon Wefald. “We greatly was president. We then welcomed 1993-2001. He was elected Arkan- tunity to obtain tickets, as will mili- Felker of Windsor, Colo.; three Memorials are suggested to the appreciate assistance from Gov. in 1970, President sas attorney general in 1976, and tary service members from Fort brothers, Ray Repshire of Russell Logan County Hospital Physical in encouraging in 1978, George H.W. won the governorship in 1978. Af- Riley. Student and faculty-staff Springs, Bill J. Repshire of Oakley Therapy Department and may be President Clinton to accept our in- Bush in 1985 when he was vice ter losing a bid for a second term, he tickets will be allocated to the and DeWane Repshire of Russell sent in care of Kennedy-Koster Fu- regained the office four years later, Salina campus on a proportional Springs; one sister, Eva Fern Hoeb neral Home, 217 Freeman, P.O. Box Babies and served until he defeated incum- basis. The remaining tickets will be of Colorado Springs; seven grand- 221, Oakley, Kan., 67748. bent George Bush and third party available for the general public. The candidate in the 1992 time and manner of ticket distribu- Clarence R. “Jess” Schmidt Lyla Rose Evans presidential race. tion will be released at a later date. Clarence R. “Jess” Schmidt, 72, Schmidt and wife Jacque of Joe Evans and Shana Chandler of inches long. Grandparents are Following his two successful Reagan said the doors to of Grinnell, died Sunday, Feb. 4, Moundridge; one daughter, Lisa Colby announce the birth of their Donna Owings of Walla, Walla, terms in office, President Clinton will open at 2007, at Hays Medical Center in Wagoner and husband Vince of daughter, Lyla Rose Evans, Thurs- Wash., Stacy Gordon of Colby and founded the William J. Clinton 2:30 p.m. and everyone must be Hays. Lenora; one sister, Geneva day, Feb. 1, 2007, at Citizens Medi- Joe Gordon of Hoxie. Foundation, which works to solve seated by 3:15 p.m. Mr. Schmidt was born Aug. 31, Schumacher and husband Jim of cal Center in Colby. Lyla weighed Lyla was welcomed home by sis- 1934, to Raymond J. and Anna Wolf Russell and eight grandchildren. 8 pounds, 5 ounces and was 21 ter Emma Jewel Evans. Schmidt. He was preceded in death by his Community Calendar He was retired, and had owned parents and brothers Eugene Schmidt Upholstery and Schmidt Schmidt and Wilmer Schmidt. Book drive being held TUESDAY, FEB. 6 Oil Services. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Parent-Teacher conferences, Colby Schools and Sacred Heart He was a member of Immaculate Thursday at Immaculate Concep- Colby Girl Scouts and Sunflower are in the hospital at Children’s School Conception Church in Grinnell; a tion Church in Grinnell with Father Girl Scout Council are holding a Hospital in Kansas City and Citi- Narcotics Anonymous, City Hall basement, 8 p.m. U.S. Army veteran; 3rd Degree Michael Elan and Father Roger book drive through Saturday, Feb. zens Medical Center in Colby. Knights of Columbus, Council Meitl officiating. 24. They are collecting children’s to The Girl Scouts’ goal is to collect WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7 2773, Grinnell; Wheatland V.F.W. Burial will be at Immaculate young adult books that are new or 300 books. Drop-off boxes are lo- Parent-Teacher Organization meeting, noon Post 2864, Grinnell; Grinnell City Conception Cemetery in Grinnell slightly used to give to children who cated at Dillons, Pioneer Memorial Middle School UGLY Day Council and a volunteer fireman. with military honors. Library, Colby United Methodist All Sports Booster Club meeting, Colby High School, 7 p.m. He married Evelyn Marie Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Church, Trinity Lutheran Church Genesis Thomas County pick-up, 350 S. Range, 10 a.m.-noon, Dickman July 30, 1957 in Angelus. Wednesday at Immaculate Concep- Markets and Dollar General. 1-4 p.m. They would have celebrated their tion Parish Center in Grinnell. Quotes as of close of Monetary donations are also be- 50th anniversary this year. A rosary and wake service will be previous business day ing accepted, and may be sent to THURSDAY, FEB. 8 Mr. Schmidt is survived by his at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Hi-Plains Co-op Penny Cline, 765 S. Range, Colby, Sacred Heart School dismisses at 1:15 p.m. wife, Evelyn Schmidt of Grinnell; Conception Parish Center in Wheat $4.27 Kan., 67701. Please make payable Colby Schools dismiss at 1:30 p.m. three sons, Gary Schmidt and wife Grinnell. Corn $3.87 to Colby Girl Scouts Jackie of Goodland, Stan Schmidt Memorials will be announced Milo $6.41 and wife Terina of Colby and Kevin later. Soybeans $6.42 Don’t Miss this Special Offer! LAST CHANCE!!! HURRY....the specials almost over.

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