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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1971
Page
3
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a harsh upbringing. The speaker recounts feeling ungainly and unseen, noting a baby carriage scene and a mother’s indifference. The narrator grew up convinced she was the ugliest person in the world and avoided friendships due to perceived homeliness and poor posture.
A shower Tuesday in the Richter fellowship hall celebrated Debbie Ward Burgess and Eddie Burgess who plan to wed July 30. Hostesses were Mrs. Truman Milton Mrs. Leonard Humphrey Mrs. Jack Beauchamp and Mrs. John Staadt. Decorations featured a pink and white rose theme.
Mr and Mrs Russell Reams of Melvern announce the engagement of their daughter Judy Kay to Richard D Roberts son of A D Roberts Norman Oklahoma The couple plans a late summer wedding Miss Reams works as an IBM operator at Phillips 66 Oil Co Bartlesville Roberts is a Vietnam era veteran with part interest in Southland Foam Corp Catoosa Oklahoma
Mothers held their annual Forest Park picnic with members and guests including the Burgess spouses. A brief business session led by Viola Beasley followed plans for a July 15 Jaycee Jaynes meeting and a future fashion show. Additional items covered included a donkey basketball game, Fourth of July, a Portland national convention report, a proposed concession stand for the sidewalk bazaar, Wichita convention dates, and an interclub gathering at Starlight Theater.
Socialettes note guests and visits among families in Garden City Richmond Lewiston and beyond. Cleta Anderson of Lewiston Idaho returned home after a two week visit with E E Roberts relatives. Others include Geralds from Homestead Florida, Thomsons from Richmond and Kaw Valley Guernsey Association members at Ransom home.
In Wellsville, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kenneth Wehmeyer were wed July 10 at Wellsville Baptist Church by Rev. Glenn Layton Jr. The bride, Diana Kay Haney, is the daughter of Harold and Diana Haney of Wellsville. the groom’s parents are Kenneth and the late Mrs. Wehmeyer of Wellsville. The ceremony featured yellow daisies, white gladioli, and green tipped white carnations with organ music by Jackie Corwine. The gown was sheer organza with embroidered lace, a fitted pearl trimmed bodice, finger-tip sleeves, seven tiers of ruffles, and a train.
Mrs Ray Miskimon of Wellsville and Mr and Mrs Homer Wynn of Blue Mound host relatives from Lancaster William sburg Quenemo Edgerton and Prairie Village for a church wedding. Bridesmaids ushers and attendees listed. The couple will honeymoon in St Louis after a rehearsal dinner at Colonial Steak House.
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