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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1977
Page
10
A humorous reminiscence traces Erma Bombeck like traits of hoarding and saving in a family, from Grandma’s clutter to a daughter’s discovery, ending with Cecilia Bombeck’s engagement to Joe Riegel and an August wedding in Garden City.
Dear Ann: a 17 year old girl swears constantly, upsetting her boyfriend who asks for change. Blistered Lobes suggests the behavior is shock value and attention seeking, advising a break and clear explanation. if no change, end the relationship. A second letter notes disagreement with a prior therapy remark about a college sophomore in psychoanalysis.
A wedding ceremony conducted at the United Methodist Church in Lakin united Ramona Hyman and Russell Dale Gilfillan. The bride wore a quiana jersey gown with Venice lace and carried yellow roses and lilies of the valley. attendants included Linda Hyman as maid of honor and Kirk Vonderschmidt as best man. The reception followed in Fellowship Hall, and the newlyweds plan to reside at 611 W Campbell Apt 1 in Garden City after a wedding trip to Colorado and New Mexico.
The Friend P T A hosted the first Friend School Reunion dinner May 21 1977 drawing about 250 attendees. Former students, teachers, and employees toured pictures from 1922 onward, then shared memories at a cafeteria style meal in the gym. Attendees included graduates and staff from Friend High School and Friend Elementary, with officials from USD 457 and the State Board of Education represented.
Mrs Irvin and Mrs Lee Greathouse hosted the June 7 meeting of the Happy Homemakers club. Members answered roll call with a health item. Mrs Arnold Schneer reported Happy Hustlers 4-H won second place on their Beef Empire parade float. Mrs Charles Brinkmeyer said 17 EHU members participated in their show food booth, she won hostess prize, and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Woodard received a flower arrangement and a card shower from the unit.
Local clubs schedule meetings and programs through midweek with talks on mood treatment and parenting, plus hospitality gatherings, youth groups, and service organization nights. Notable items include Rebekah Lodge, Sweet Adelines, Odd Fellows, Women’s Aglow, and Briar Hill birthday observances. Yearly fair plans and community events are noted for July and August.
In Garden City a large show spotlighted beef cattle, drawing enthusiasts and buyers to inspect stock and compare herds during the beef empire event. Local ranchers showcased prize animals, with bidders noting quality and potential market interest.
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