Battle Creek Enquirer from Battle Creek, Michigan • Page 20

gB WEDDINGSENGAGEMENTS Sunday, April 1 9, 1 992 Battle Creek Enquirer I Anniversaries Camp-VanZee Announcement is made of the engagement of Christine Ann Camp of 3354 Pine Meadow Drive, Apt 302, Kentwood, and James A. Van-Zee of 3354 Pine Meadow Drive, Apt. 301, Kentwood. She is the daughter of Leonard and Sharon Camp of 388 Silver St. He is the son of William and Mary Lou VanZee of Westphalia.

The bride-elect, a Michigan State University graduate with a degree in accounting, is employed by Deloitte Touche, a public accounting firm in Grand Rapids. Her fiance, a graduate of FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, is an air traffic controller for Kent County International Airport. They lived across the hall from X-7 I Ml YESTERDAY AND TODAY: Arnold and Gladys DeGroot Arnold and Gladys DeGroot Arnold and Gladys DeGroot of Olivet celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a family gathering, Saturday, April 18, at the Sportsman Club in Bellevue. They have three children, Joy Mazurek of St. Johns' June France of Battle Creek, and Merle DeGroot of Olivet.

They also have 36 grand and great-grandchildren. DeGroot married the former Gladys Welch on April 21, 1927, in Grand Rapids. They moved to the Olivet area in 1929. The couple settled into farming Robert and Arlene Simonds Monte R. and Nicole Wolfe automotive service and management.

He is currently serving in the Navy and is stationed in Groton, Conn. He has qualified in Submarine Service, and received the Dolphin Award and two letters of commendation. He is assigned to the Maryland (SSBN 738). They are at home in Ledyard, Conn. Tammy Welch and Steve Niedzielski Kalamazoo.

An Oct. 24, 1992, wedding is planned. Michele Zingrebe and William C. Cripe An Oct. 17, 1992, wedding is planned.

Stacey E. Kovar and Thomas H. Rench He is employed by North Slope of Alaska. A June 13, 1992, wedding is planned. XT 3 YESTERDAY AND TODAY: Robert and Arlene Simonds in Olivet.

They had to clear land, developing it into workable fields. At times, they farmed more than 500 acres including wheat and bean combining for other farmers. After retirement, they stayed busy by growing and canning their own food. He is very active in making and repairing pellets. They enjoy church activities, family gatherings, camping, fishing, hunting, gardening, and traveling.

Army, including three in the European Theatre. He was a sergeant when discharged. He was also employed by Michigan Carton St. Regis and Champion International. He retired in 1981.

She was a telephone operator in Coldwater, Fort Custer, and Percy Jones and later worked at Jacob-son's. She has also been involved with the PBX Club of Battle Creek. The couple requests that there be no gifts. Alex and Annie McClain He worked at Motor Wheel in Lansing and also owned and operated McClain Contracting Construction Inc. She is a homemaker.

She has been a member of the Eastern Star since 1958 and volunteers with the March of Dimes. She also is a member of the Senior Democratic Committee. 3L. w1 -r i' Robert and Arlene Simonds of 626 Wa Wee Nork will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m., at their home, Sunday, April 26. This event is being hosted by their children, Linda and Bruce Myers of Howell, Scott Simonds of Battle Creek and their three grandchildren.

Simonds married the former Arlene Pask on April 26, 1942, in Coldwater. He served four years in the Wolfe-Frumerie Monte R. Wolfe and Nicole Fru-raerie were married on March 17, 1992, in New London, Conn. rShe is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Frumerie of Phoenix, Ariz. He is the son of the late Royce Wolfe and a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wolfe of Leonidas. i The bride, a graduate of Far-mington High School, Farmington, and from Somerset College hi New Jersey, where she received a degree in liberal arts.

She is continuing her education and pursuing aTcareer in secondary education. The groom, a 1988 graduate of Athens High School, attended Calhoun Area Vocational Center and is an honor graduate of Lincoln Technical Institute of Indianapolis, Ind. He has an associate's degree in Welch-Niedzielski Announcement is made of the engagement of Tammy Welch of Battle Creek and Steve Niedzielski of Kalamazoo. She is the daughter of Loretta Welch of Battle Creek. He is the son of Jim and Joan Niedzielski of Kalamazoo.

The bride-elect, a graduate of Lakeview High School and Kellogg Community College, is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree at Davenport College. She is an administrative assistant for the Battle Creek Gas Co. Her fiance, a graduate of Portage Central High School, is employed by Aeromotive Manufacturing of ingrebe-Cripe Announcement is made of the engagement of Michele L. Zin-grebe of Portage and William C. Cripe of Centreville.

3 She is the daughter of David and Diane Kinzie of 8491 17-Mile Road, Marshall. He is the son of Richard and Doris Cripe of Centreville. The bride-elect, a 1985 graduate of' Marshall High School, and a graduate of Nazareth College, is a customer representative for Kalamazoo X-Ray Sales in Portage. Her fiance, a 1983 graduate of Centreville High Schools Nazareth College. He is employed by Buck-nell Agency in Sturgis.

Kovar-Rench is made of the engagement of Stacey Kovar of Battle Creek and Thomas H. Rench of Wasilla, Alaska. "She is the daughter of Richard Kovar of Battle Creek and the late Sally Kovar. He is the son of Tom and Luan Rench of Jackson. The bride-elect, a 1985 graduate of Lakeview High School, received her associate's degree in dental hygiene in 1987 from Kellogg Community College.

She is employed by Drs. George Hoaglin and Mark Iocca of Jackson. "Her fiance, a 1981 graduate of Western High School, attended Northern Michigan University. Swartz-Hess Announcement is made of the engagement of Shannon Marie Swartz of 10825 Lacey Road, Bellevue, and Mark James Hess of 70 Elizabeth St. She is the daughter of William and Kathleen Swartz of 10825 Lacey Road, Bellevue.

He is the son of James Hess and Marilyn Otto, both of Bellevue. The bride-elect is a 1991 graduate of Bellevue High School. She is currently attending Kellogg Community College, where she is majoring in law enforcement. Her fianceis a 1986 graduate of Maple Valley High School He is an equipment operator for the City of Battle Creek. The bride was taken to the Bellevue Conservation Club, where the groom had decorated the room with banners and had gathered friends and both families.

Halstead-Kopp Announcement is made of the engagement of Karla E. Halstead of DowUng and Jason A. Kopp of Battle Creek. She is the daughter of Bui and Karen Halstead of Dowling. He is the son of Jeffrey Kopp and Erica Dussia, both of Battle Creek.

The bride-elect, a graduate of Hastings High School and Kellogg Community College, is currently attending Western Michigan University. Her fiance, a graduate of Harper Creek High School, is employed by Wharry Engineering. Speckman-Hodges Announcement is made of the engagement of Jennifer A. Speck- -man and Daniel S. Hodges, both of East Leroy.

She is the daughter of Suzanne Roberts of Hickory Corners and Ernest C. Speckman of Rocky Mountain, N.C. He is the son of Richard and Jo Ann Hodges of East Leroy. The bride-elect, a 1988 graduate of Springfield High School, is employed by Old Kent Bank-Southwest and Excalibur Restaurant. Her fiance is a 1980 graduate of Athens High School.

He is employed by the Valcom Computer Calbaugh-Evans Announcement is made of the engagement of Cindy L. Calbaugh and Charles G. Evans, both of 21 Green Briar. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Ron Hart of 141 Humphrey Dr. and Charles Tungate of Hastings. He is the son of Barbara Evans of 957 Avenue A and the late Norman Evans. The bride-elect, a graduate of Lakeview High School, attended Argubright Business College, and is employed by Kellogg Co. Her fiance is a 1971 graduate of Springfield High School and a 1989 graduate of Kellogg Community College's Trades and Technology Orosz-Kitchen Announcement is made of the engagement of Judith Kay Orosz and Eric Scott Kitchen, both of Kalamazoo.

She is the daughter of Joseph and Caroline Orosz of Portage. He is the son of Lawrence and Dorothy Kitchen of Battle Creek. The bride-elect, a graduate of Portage Northern High School, is currently attending Davenport College. She is employed in the claims department by Pension and Group. Her fiance, a graduate of Lake-view High School and the North-wood Institute, is the owner and operator of Schlotzsky's.

Smith-Wendell Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Smith of Athens, announce the engagement of their daughter, Leslie Smith, to Paul Wendell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wendell of Galesburg.

The bride-elect, a graduate of Athens High School, is employed by Smit's Greenhouse. Her fiance, a graduate of Galesburg High School, is employed by Dyer Auto Body in Comstock. A May 2, 1992, wedding is planned. Oldenberg-Minor Announcement is made of the engagement of Gretchen Olden-berg of Colon and Paul Minor of Sherwood. She is the daughter of Gerald and -Diane Oldenberg of Colon.

He is the son of Tim Minor of Colon and Barbara Minor of Sherwood. The bride-elect is attending Glen Oaks Community College and pursuing a degree in business. She is employed by Kellogg Co. Her fiance also is attending GOCC, pursuing a degree in law enforcement He is employed by MichCraft in Sturgis. Christine Camp and James VanZee each other in the same apartment building and met outside on their balconies on a spring evening.

A June 6, 1992, wedding is planned. Jennifer A. Speckman and Daniel S. Hodges Center and J.T. Hobby Shop.

A Dec. 12, 1992, wedding is planned. Cindy L. Calbaugh and Charles G. Evans program.

He is employed by II Stanley as a machine repairman. A June 13, 1992, wedding is planned. Judith K. Orosz and Eric S. Kitchen A June 14, 1992, wedding is planned.

Leslie Smith and Paul Wendell Gretchen Oldenberg and Paul Minor An April 24, 1992, -wedding is planned. Don't wait to the last-minute. As soon as you decide on a headpiece, consult your hair stylist about the most becoming hairdo. This will give you plenty of time to allow your hair to grow, or try out a new cut. Start getting yourself into bridal-perfect shape several months ahead.

Eat healthfully, exercise, and trim off a couple of i 1 l'i -H Alex and Annie McClain Alex and Annie McClain of 128 N. Robin recently celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary with a family gathering. McClain married the former Annie Grace Simmons on April 16, 1938, in Birmingham, Ala. The couple lived in Lansing for 20 years and have lived at their present address since 1978. They have 19 children, Alex McClain Ruby Canada, and George McClain, all of Florida, Verna Emery, Excell McClain-Dan-iel, Cathy McClain-Smith, Annette McClain-McFall, Dorothy McClain-Rivera, and James, Billy, Mark, Charles, Frank, Peter, Shawn, and Missy McClain, all of Michigan, Rick McClain of California, Michael Littlejohn of Saudi Arabia and Stacy McClain of Indiana.

They also have 38 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He served with the Army during World War II and has been a member of the Masonic Lodge since 1958. He volunteers with the American Red Cross and is a member of the Senior Democratic 'II Deadline information The Battle Creek Enquirer publishes announcements of weddings, engagements and anniversaries free of charge. Forms are available at the newspaper reception desk. The Enquirer wifl publish ptotographs with artnouncements of anniversaries of 25 years or more.

If you're cetebrating an arYwersary of 50 years or more, we encourage you to submit a wedding day picture in adoption to a current one. Forms are due by noon on the Tuesday before pubScation. Shannon M. Swartz and Mark J. Hess As he brought her in, he dimmed the lights and they danced to the song, You and by Eddie Rabbitt and Crystal Gayle.

He then proposed to her. A Sept. 25, 1993, wedding is planned. Karla E. Halstead and Jason A.

Kopp An Oct. 3, 1992, wedding is planned. Bridal beauty takes planning to ensure success pounds if you need to. Make salon appointments about two or three weeks ahead. If you're a do-it-yourself type, do your own nails a day ahead.

Practice applying bridal makeup a few weeks in advance. Eye makeup for an informal daytime wedding should be in harmonizing shadows in the same color family. Clean light colors or sheer monochromatic shades are best. For formal evening weddings eyes may be more dramatic Select a special fragrance for the big day. i Get plenty of sleep, especially the week before the wedding, to keep your energy Gannett News Service Every bride is beautiful, but it takes a bit of planning to look radiantly lovely on one of life's major days.

Here are several tips to a smooth beauty path for that big trip down the aisle:.