Globe Gazette Celebrations Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014 ✦ E3
WEDDING
RETIREMENT
BIRTH
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Abels, Abelscroft STRATFORD-UPON-AVON — Jessica Abels and Darryl Croft/Abelscroft were united in marriage on July 5, 2014, at the Gardens of Talton Lodge in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England, by Frances Kirwan. Jessica is the daughter of Dan and Maureen Abels of Kanawha. Jessica’s grandparent is Verlyn Friedow of Britt, Iowa. Darryl’s parents are Chris and Lyn Croft and John and Karen Cook of Essex, England. Maid of honor was Kayleigh Wettstein. Jessica’s other attendants were Katerina Herder, Margaret Hlebowitsh, Jessica Manning, and Libby Weiss. Best man was Andrew Croft. Darryl’s other attendants were Steve Cockburn, Simon La Roche, Jamie Spiers, and Jonas Twitchen. A reception was held at Talton Lodge, Stratford-Upon-Avon, England. Jessica graduated from West Hancock High School Britt, Iowa, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, and City University, London. She is employed as a Communications Officer at Gingerbread of London, England. Darryl graduated from Southend High School, Southend-on-Sea, UK, and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh, Scotland. He is employed as Senior Policy Advisor at Department of Energy and Climate Change of London, England. Jessica and Darryl Abelscroft honeymooned on The Isle of Wight. They will reside in London, England. An Iowa celebration will be held on The Lady of the Lake in August.
Kennedy Ann Jensen Determan Electric will honor Cliff Weatherwax with a retirement open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, MASON CITY — Russell and Kelsey Jensen, of Aug. 24, at Mulligan’s, 2791 Fourth St. S.E., Mason City. Mason City, are parents of a daughter, Kennedy Ann, born at 9:49 a.m. June 4, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City. She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20.5 inches long. Kennedy is welcomed by her big brother, Hunter, age 2. Grandparents are Brad and Julie Nelson of Mason City, Troy and Karen Frank of Osage, Dan and Laurel Bram of Mason City, and Doug Jensen of Mason City. Great-grandparents are Mike and Colleen Shanks of Nora Springs, and Don Jensen of Red Wing, Minnesota.
BIRTHDAY
BIRTHDAY Genevieve Palmer Poulos, 94
Eldon Siemers, 75 To a Wonderful husband, the Greatest Dad, a Super father-in-law, a Terrific grandfather and Phenomenal great-grandfather .... we all love you and only hope that we can aspire to be more like you.
MASON CITY — Genevieve Palmer Poulos, of Mason City, will celebrate her 94th birthday with a family dinner. She was born Aug. 19, 1920 in Renwick, Iowa. Cards can be sent to Genevieve at: 302 Second St. N.E., Mason City, IA 50401.