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Community Shower Honors Mrs. Brand at Belleville
A large gathering of Belleville residents attended a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Richard Brand, formerly Frances Hyder, hosted by Mrs. Claude Adams. The event featured a decorated gift rack drawn by Winifred McGregor and Beth Hyder, a luncheon, and numerous local guests from Goardia, Concordia, Lindsborg, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Brand
Frances Hyder
Claude Adams
Brand
Robert Hyder
Beth
Belleville
Bert Ainsworth
Iver Erickson
Dallas Fogo
Leon Lewis
Ora Lee
Jim Coloper
Chas Campbell
Merle Wright
Janet Ruth
Goardia
A. J. Kelly
Hattie Bartlett
Will Adams
Hattie Loofbourrow
Alina Pauline
T. Orlin Torgeson
Joseph Melhus
Bill Eickacker
Marlene
Phil Bennett
Patty
Clair Nesmith
Donna
Einar Eastvedt
Rudolph Johnson
Carroll Walker
Joe Hugos
United Brethren
Harry Ferguson
Carrie Ross
Clarice
John Clair Graham
Salina