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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1968

Page

3

Wedding of Susan Pontius and Richard Glenn a Christmas pastoral

Miss Susan Pontius and Richard Glenn married in First Presbyterian Church on Sunday December 22 at 3 p.m. The bride, daughter of Carroll and Mrs Pontius, wore a white satin gown with lace and a silk illusion veil. The groom is son of James Glenn of 1642 Oxford Rd. Out-of-town guests attended. The couple will reside at Fort Devens Massachusetts where he is stationed in the Army.

Susan Pontius Richard Glenn First Presbyterian Church Harold’ M. Mallett Carroll Pontius James Glenn Oxford Rd Alfred Gallup Robert Springer Mary Ann Isaacs Carol Edwardson Jennifer McKinley Kathy Freitag Glenn Ft. Devens Mass Army J. K. Kreitzer Albuquerque N.M Ralph Kauffman Greg Ken Suzanne Oklahoma City Paul Heald Clifford Pitts Kansas City Kan Harold

Marged Lessenden Weds Douglas Amend in Topeka Ceremony

Marged Archer Lessenden daughter of Dr and Mrs Chester Lessen den Jr of Topeka and Douglas J Amend son of Mrs Ver F Amend of Great Bend tied the knot at First United Methodist Church Topeka. The bride wore candlelight satin with Alencon lace and carried a cascade bouquet. Attendants included sisters Eve Lessenden and Sandra Lessenden with Judith Lessenden as flower girl. Best man Ralph Neighbor with groomsmen Spencer Amend Richard Amend and Don Essmiller. After a reception at Topeka Country Club the couple planned a short wedding trip and will live at Fort Halibur t Md where Amend will train in military intelligence.

First United Methodist Church Topeka Marged Archer Lessenden Chester Lessenden Jr Douglas J. Amend Ver] F. Amend Great Bend Dr. Amend C. M. Lessenden Sr North St Eve Lessenden Sandra Lessenden Chicago David Carney Lawrence Susan Hoyt Judith Lessenden Ralph Neighbor Shawnee Mission Spencer Amend McBee, S. C Richard Amend Sterling Don Essmiller Frank Komarek Ft. Leonard Wood Kansas University Woodrow Wilson Amend Northwestern University Phi Beta Kappa Pi Delta Phi Delta Phi Alpha

Woman Insists She's Alive in Louisville

Belle B. McMahan, 65, says a government computer misfiled her as dead after a foot operation under Medicare last September. A letter to her doctor suggested payments be collected since she was dead, a claim she denies while recovering in poor health.

Louisville, Ky Belle B. McMahan

Local Social Calendar With Planned Meetings

Thursday events include Just Us Club at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Phil Commons home 1702 Learnard. Federated Club of Lawrence meets at 1 45 p.m. with Mrs. Louise L. Baker 2233 N H. Chapter CW of PEO gathers at 7 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Ralph Collins and Miss Maud Arnett 1604 University Dr.

Just Us Club Phil Commons Learnard Lawrence Louise L. Baker N.H PEO Ralph Collins Maud Arnett University 1604 University N. Faye Woodward

Johnston Miller Marriage Joins Squires and Miller Families

Valerie Squires Johnston and John Robert Miller Jr. wed at First Presbyterian Church in Olathe on December 27. They will reside in Lawrence at 1545 University Dr. after January 20. Miller is a partner at Miller Furniture.

Lloyd H. Squires Olathe Valerie Squires Johnston John Robert Miller Jr John Robert Miller Lawrence First Presbyterian Church University Dr Miller Miller Furniture

New Year's Eagles Party At Lodge with 600 Attendees

About 600 Eagles members wives and guests are expected for the New Year’s party tonight at the Eagles Lodge on West 6th Street. Doors open at 6 with dancing at 9 after bands perform upstairs and downstairs. sandwiches and coffee will be served. Decorations were prepared by Mrs. Jim Springer.

Eagles 6Th St Jim Springer

Holiday travelers return from across the country

Mr and Mrs Sherman Rush of 809 Randall Rd return from Los Angeles after Christmas week with relatives including Mrs Rush on her mother in law Mrs Lillian Parker and brother Bill Rush. Also noted are visits by the Lukens family from St Louis and Kansas City and other families visiting relatives during the New Year holiday season.

Sherman Rush Randall Rd Los Angeles Mr. Rush Lillian Parker Bill Rush Rush Goldie Rowland Conn Mrs. Rush George M. Lukens Linda and Marsh St. Louis Ray Montgomery Kansas City Mr. Lukens R. M. Mendrick Kansas City Max Stalcup W. 20Th St Charles Warden Tl St Fort Thomas

Kaw Valley Barracks Dinner for World War I Veterans

Kaw Valley Barracks 1856 World War I Veterans and Auxiliary plan a covered dish dinner at 6 30 p m Thursday in South Park Recreation Center.

Kaw Valley Barracks Auxiliary South Park Recreation Center

Federated Club of Lawrence Plans Afternoon Meeting

The Federated Club of Lawrence will be entertained at 1 45 p m Thursday in the home of Louise L Baker at 2233 North H street not.

Federated Club of Lawrence Louise L. Baker N.H. Not

Hargadine Family Dinner Hosts Are Visited Guests

Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Hargadine and daughter Mona of 2557 Mont hosted a dinner Monday. Their guests included Vern Hargadine and son Craig of Hastings Minnesota, John Eisele and sons Dennis and David of Eudora, and Mark Hargadine of Shawnee Mission.

George J. Kirchhoff Mo. St John F. Buescher Mary Ann John David Barbara Ada Midland Mich Shelly §. McMillin Judi Susan Shelly Jr Colorado Springs Malcolm MacLaren William Kansas City Paul N. Kent Paul Gilmore Kent Shawnee Mission C. D. Hargadine Mona Mont Vern Hargadine Craig Hastings, Minn John Eisele Dennis and David Eudora Mark Hargadine

Ann Landers column excerpts on transvestism and aunt conflict

Letters discuss transvestism not equating to homosexuality and a couple's sexual dynamics with a wife praising her husband’s cross dressing. Another note describes an aunt living with a family for room and board and unwanted interference. the columnist urges moving Aunt Nettie out and preserving marriage.

Bob Ann Landers Aunt Nettie Ann

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