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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1966
Page
3
George W. Livingston of Plainville and Carol S. Coffman of Stockton received W. B. Ham scholarships of 250 dollars for 1966 67 at Kansas University. The scholarships honor the memory of the late Judge.
The article details multiple showers for Miss Becky Houk, bride elect of Dennis Acheson, hosted by relatives and friends at various Lawrence locations including the homes of Mrs. Walter Houk Mrs. Robert Stewart and Mrs. Paul Miller. Plans cite a First Methodist Church wedding and numerous households hosting guests.
The 14th annual Petefish family reunion will be held Sunday at the 4-H Fair grounds with a basket dinner scheduled at noon.
The descendants of William W. and Mary E. Harris gathered at the 4-H Fairgrounds Building No. 2 for their 27th annual reunion. Sixty four people attended including 57 family members and 7 guests. after a picnic dinner a short business meeting was held with many from Kansas City Kansas and surrounding towns in attendance.
The Clinton Extension Homemakers Unit meeting is postponed to June 23 at 1 30 p m with Mrs Floyd Gaines. Members will gather for the postponed session.
In Eudora the wedding of Gloria Dean Blevins and Craig Rowland Jacob took place at the Methodist Church on Sunday June 5. Parents are Mr and Mrs George Blevins of Route 2 Lawrence and Mr and Mrs Howard Jacob of Wichita. The double ring ceremony featured yellow gladioli baskets and music by Mrs Bill Edwards Jr. The bride wore a satin peau de soie gown with lace details, a silk illusion veil, and a white lace flower headpiece. The bridal party wore nile green gowns with yellow glamellia bouquets and matching headpieces.
The bride and groom hosted a church reception in Fellowship Hall with local helpers serving and a three tier cake decorated with yellow roses. The bride, a 1966 Kansas State Teachers College graduate, will teach in Emporia this fall, and the groom studies education at the same college. They plan to reside in Emporia.
Rev. Charles Wesley Garrett and his family leave Lawrence after four years as pastor to join St. Mark's Methodist in Overland Park. About 200 attended a farewell reception in the church Fellowship Hall with ministers and wives from several Lawrence churches. Gifts included a silver chafing dish and tray. Arrangements were by the Pastoral Relations Committee with servers named.
Lawrence Color Camera Club will meet at 7 30 p m at South Park Recreation Center for an planning and photo display session. Members may bring slides and discuss upcoming exhibitions.
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