Betty Jean Wildrix and Bruce Waller wed at KU Danforth Chapel
Betty Jean Wildrix and Bruce Kenneth Waller exchanged marriage vows Saturday May 27 in Danforth Chapel on the Kansas University campus with Rev. Norman Steffen officiating. The bride, daughter of Clyde and Mrs. Wildrix of Oskaloosa, wore white satin, and the groom, son of Kenneth Waller of Haysville, attended by a wedding party including Debbie Hampton and Mabel Dunbar. A reception followed at the Kansas Union, and the couple will reside at 908 Conn.
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Betty Jean Wildrix
Bruce Kenneth Waller
Danforth Chapel
Kansas University
Norman Steffen
Clyde Wildrix
Oskaloosa
Kenneth Waller
Haysville
Douglas Hofmeister
Salida
Colo
David Herman
Debbie Hampton
Mabel Dunbar
Charles Burwell
Manhattan
Chantilly
Petit Point
Larry Fowler
Wichita
Dennis Cowel
Dudley Bush
Topeka
Robert Wildrix
Watkins
Kansas Union
William
Mierau
Connie Mierau
Harry Hampton
Francis Dunbar
Local residents visit relatives and attend services in Lawrence
Mrs. Gary Gibson and daughters Jill Amy and Lisa and Mrs. Mike Russell with children Sara and Steven travel from Littleton Colorado to Lawrence for about two weeks visiting their grandparents in town. Other families include Mrs. Fletcher Bell and children heading to Colorado and Bell attending a Denver insurance convention. Memorial services for Earl P. Martin bring visitors Don Heilman Jack Armstrong and Edward King to Danforth Chapel. Glenda Jeffries receives nursing diploma from Stormont Vail School of Nursing in Topeka.
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Gary Gibson
Jill
Amy
Lisa
Mike Russell
Sara
Steven
Littleton
Colo
Lawrence
Gibson
O. F. Stinson
Ark
Russell
Gayle Mott
Rt. 2
Mr. Russell
Roy Russell
Fletcher Bell
Steve
Nancy
Maurice Bell
Colorado
Bell
Denver
Don Heilman
Union Lake
Mich
Jack Armstrong
Duluth, Mich
Edward King
Shawnee Mission
Earl P. Martin
Danforth Chapel
Glenda Jeffries
Jack Jeffries
Maple la
Stormont Vail School of Nursing
Topeka
Miss Hall and Paul Flora Wed in Quinter Ceremony
Isabel Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond C Hall and Paul Flora son of Mr and Mrs Richard Flora married May 27 in the Quinter Methodist Church. Rev John Oldfield officiated the double ring ceremony. The bride wore a nylon gown with yellow bodice and daisies and carried yellow roses. Jane Phelps was maid of honor with bridesmaids Margaret Hall Mrs Mark Hall Betty Schurle. Best man Aaron Flora. groomsmen Gale Turner Dan Flora Darrel Flora. Ushers included Mark and Raymond Hall Arlen Flora and Ivin Flora. The couple reside in Quinter after a trip to Ouray Colorado.
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Raymond C. Hall
Paul Flora
Richard Flora
Quinter
Kan
Helen Redpath
John Boatwright
Donald Phelps
Lawrence
John Oldfield
Levant
Quinter Methodist Church
Jane Phelps
Margaret Hall
Mark Hall
Betty Schurle
Green
Aaron Flora
Gale Turner
Pratt
Dan Flora
Darrel Flora
Linda Diane Hoffman
Ind
William Bruce Fergusson
Tenn
St. Catherine’s Church
Dubuque
Anthony A. Hoffman
Claflin
George P. Fergusson
Overland Park
Lisle J. Pottorff
Mike Miller
Bach
June Miller
Schubert
John Lennon
Pamela Hoffman
Barbara Fergusson
Hoisington
Jerry Hood
Mr. Fergusson
Larry Hoffman
Chris’ Robinson
Mark Hoffman
Alan Hoffman
Craig Hoffman
Brian Hoffman
Keith Hoffman
Visitors Highlight Lecompton Meeting At City Hall
Lecompton Historical Society gathering drew about 25 people in Lecompton City Hall with guests Mr. and Mrs. John E. Lane of Lyndon and David Meerse, an assistant history professor from Fredonia New York. Meerse plans to study the Lecompton slave constitution for the Kansas State Historical Society.
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Lecompton
James H. Lane
John E. Lane
Lyndon
Lane University
Kansas
Meerse
Gregg
Douglas County
Douglas County Historical Society
Lecompton Group
4-H Picnic Set for Valley Falls Fairgrounds
Jefferson County 4-H members their families and patrons will attend an annual Businessmen's Picnic at 7 p.m. June 16 at the 4H Fairgrounds. A brief program will follow the supper with table service provided.
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Valley Falls
Jefferson County
Fairgrounds
David Brinkley Weds Susan Adolph at Carter's Grove
Television host David Brinkley and Susan Adolph plan a wedding today at Carter's Grove near Williamsburg Virginia. The ceremony in the mansion entrance hall will be followed by a dinner. It is the couple's second marriage for both. Adolph's daughter and Brinkley's three sons will attend.
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Williamsburg
David Brinkley
Susan Adolph
Washington
Carter’ S Grove
Brinkley
Vinland Valley 4H Club Meeting Notice
The June meeting of Vinland Valley 4H Club will be Monday night at the grade school. Junior leader Terry OBryan will lead. Speakers include Jeri Brecheisen and Wayne Grammer. Roll call topic is My Favorite Pet.
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Vinland Valley 4H
Terry O’bryan
Jeri Brecheisen
Wayne Grammer
Marriage of Esther Bigsby and Ernest Bigsby Named
Announcement states the marriage of Mrs. Esther Bigsby to Ernest Bigsby on Thursday June 8. The couple will reside in Lawrence at 2045 Haskell Ave.
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Esther’ Bigsby
Ernest Bigsby
Lawrence
Haskell Ave
Davis-Warner Vows In Kansas City Missouri
Dorothea Dianne Davis and Dr. Richard Ballweg Warner wed at Country Club Christian Church Kansas City. After a Carriage Club reception they left for a trip to Los Angeles and San Francisco and will reside in Kansas City while Warner interns at KU Medical Center.
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George Hamilton Combs
Country Club Christian Church
Kansas City
Dorothea Dianne Davis
Richard Ballweg Warner
Carriage Club
Donald Raymond Davis
Mission Hills
F. Vinton Warner
Lawrence
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Couple wed in Dubuque altar decorated with gladioli
Linda Diane Hoffman and William Bruce Fergusson wed May 27 at St. Catharine's Church Dubuque Kan in a double ring ceremony. Parents listed. bridesmaids and groomsmen named. Reception in Great Bend. Bride to be an accounting senior. groom an anthropology and political science senior at Kansas University.
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Fergusson
Kansas University
Local Clubs Gather For Evening Meetings
Social calendar lists Douglas County Democratic Women at 8 p.m. at Helen Buhler’s home. Lawrence Flower Club meets 1 30 p.m. at South Park Recreation. Pilot Club of Lawrence holds 7 30 p.m. at First National Bank board room. Blue Chips Investment Group convenes 8 p.m. with Mrs Philip Humphrey. Daughters of Isabella Circle 1127 gathers 7 30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall hosts Hail. Barberhawks SPE BSQSA chapter meets 8 p.m. at South Park Recreation Center.
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Douglas County
Democratic Women’s Club
Helen Buhler
Owenson
Lawrence
South Park Recreation Center
Empress Pleads for Hue as War Threatens Heritage
Doan Thuy the 84 year old queen mother of Vietnam speaks publicly to save Hue from war damage. She recalls Hue’s glory under Emperor Khai Dinh and Tet Mau Than 1968, warns the war may be worse, and notes soldiers occupy the Forbidden City while temples and tombs along the Perfume River Valley fall into disrepair.
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Doan-Thuy
Vietnam
Mother
Hue
Khai Dinh
Forbidden City
Hue Citadel
Perfume River Valley
Queen Mother
Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Sets Stage for Simpson Hague nuptials
Mr and Mrs James R Simpson of Eudora host a 5 30 p m rehearsal dinner at the Virginia Inn for son Robert and bride to be Linda Hague. Guests include Hague and Simpson families from Eudora Kansas City and Chapman. The couple plan to wed at 2 30 p m Sunday at the Lawrence Free Methodist Church.
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James R. Simpson
Eudora
Virginia Inn
Robert Simpson
Linda Hague
Miss Hague
Eddie Hague
Sharon
Sandy
Mike’ Hague
Ronald Simpson
Roger Simpson
Patty Kellogg
Max Klamm
Cindy
Kevin
David
Kansas City
Mr. Simpson
Lawrence Free Methodist Church
Hopeful Advice From An Ancient Prayer Card
Word of Hope Dear Ann Landers prints a timeless clip of Maxims urging calm amid chaos. It counsels gentleness with self and others, silent reflection, truth spoken softly, and sustaining hope that the universe unfolds as it should. Found in St. Paul’s Church Baltimore dated 1692.
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Ann’ Landers
St. Paul’s Church
Baltimore
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