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a Society News THE LEAVENWORTH TIMES Classified Ads Junior Times Building News Laura E. Scheerer, Editor: Phone MU 2-0308; Easton 773-2977 THE LEAVENWORTH TIMES, Sunday Morning, February 9, 1964. Eleven Wed Today In Fairway Miss Linda Lucille Pigg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Dale Pigg of Merriam, who will be married today at 4 p.m.

to. James Charles Schroeder, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Charles Schroeder, 1112 S. Broadway, at the old Mission 1 Methodist church in Fairway, has been honored at the following pre-nuptial events.

Mrs. W. L. Jones and Mrs. Ramon W.

Jones entertained with shower honoring Miss Pigg. Mrs. Edwara Mcconwen, who will serve as matron of honor, entertained with Miss Mary Bliss of Denver at a bridal shower at the home of Mrs. McConwell. A luncheon and miscellaneous shower was given by Mrs.

George Berkemeler of Independence, at the Capri restaurant in Independence. Miss Judy Reid entertalned for Miss Pigg with 'a linen shower at her home in Merriam. Miss Pigg was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower en by Mrs. G. Murlin Welch Mrs.

A. 'Palmer Snodgrass at Mrs. Welch's home In Merriam. Last night Mr. and Mrs.

Schroeder entertained with a rehearsal dinner in honor of Miss Pigg and Mr. Schroeder and! their wedding party at the Glenwood Manor in Kansas City. The attendants for the wed- ding of Miss Pigg and Mr. Schroeder will be Mrs. Edward McConwell, matron of honor, Miss Pamela Richardson of Independence, and Miss Margaret Schroeder, sister of the groom, will be bridesmaids.

The best man will be Forest Ray of Atchison, John Hardeman and Neal Spence, both of Leavenworth. Ushers are to be Ronald Pletcher of Manhattan, Richard Roberts of Jamestown, and Larry Randall Pigg, Dallas, brother of the bride. Birthday Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Nick Wagner of Easton entertained with a birthday dinner for their dren and great-grandchildren who have birthdays in January and February.

Those honored were James Wagner, Eloise Brown, Kimberly Lunsford, Susan Wagner and Linda Beying. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Brown, Eloise and Tony of North Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs.

Eugene Beying, Bob, Linda and Larry, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Wagner, Susan, Peggy, Kenneth and James, Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Lunsford, Kim, dy and Jamie, Mr.

and Mrs. Dale Crook and Debbie of Easton. Evening guests were Mr. and Mrs. Tony Wagner and Joan and Mrs.

P. M. Wagner. In the evening movies were shown of interesting places and an enjoyable time was had by all. IN HOSPITAL Mrs.

Florence Thompson of RR 1 Easton underwent surgery at the hospital in Winchester Wednesday. She is reported to be getting along nicely. FLORIDA VISITOR Mrs. Beulah E. Williams of 421 2nd has returned from a five a weeks visit with her son and Mr.

and Mrs. James B. Williams and children, Valerie and David, at Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. She accompanied them home when they returned from spending the holidays with relatives and friends in Leavenworth.

Mr. Williams is Chief MTA at the Federal Prison Camp at nearby Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Bridal Registry Nancy Hull and Jerry Mosier February 15th Courtesy of The Gold Nugget Jewelry 420 Delaware Organizations The Women's Thursday Club will have a 1 luncheon Feb. 13 at the Shrine Club. Hostesses will be Mrs.

Margaret Kelley and Mrs. Lena Hendrickson. Members and guests are invited. Late callers are asked to call Mrs. James Lee at MU2-9511.

The Circles of the WSCS of the First Methodist Church will meet as follows. On Thursday Circle 3 will meet at 1:30 p.m. for dessert with 1 C. A. Dickson, 1818 Lawrence Ave.

Mrs. Charles Whitney will have the lesson and devotion. Friday Circle 1 will meet. with Mrs. Verna Dickinson, 222 Linn, at 1:30 for dessert luncheon.

Mrs. Norman Biggs has the devotion and Mrs. Kenneth Harton the lesson. Dorcas Circle will meet on Feb. 21 at 1:30 for dessert with Mrs.

Karl Schrey, 1102 Vilas. Miss Ruth Mussett will be hostess. Mrs. Jesse Hall will have the lesson and devotion. Circle 4 will meet with Mrs.

Emil Carr, Wadsworth, at 1:30. A guest speaker will have lesson and devotion. Meet at the Main Gate of Wadsworth and go on to the home in a group. Rosarium Shrine 17, Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem, will be hostess to the Kansas State White Shrine Club Feb. 16 at the Masonic 421 Delaware.

This will be an all day meet- ing. American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday at 8 p.m. in the Legion Hall downstairs. Ed Powers will speak on Civil Defense. Bethel WSCS of Highway 92 will meet at the home of Mrs.

Clarence Geisen, 20th and Spruce, Wednesday at 2 p.m. A small valentine gift exchange will be held and members may bring remembrances for secret pals if so desired. Lansing Community Club will meet Tuesday for an all day meeting with covered dish luncheon at noon at the home of Mrs. Mrs. Pat Peggy Huycke Youngin be assisting hostess.

The Nancy Barrow Circle of the Bethel Baptist Church in Lansing met Thursday with Mrs. Harold Logan. Mrs. George Kidwell had the devotions on "Heart." Mrs. Judy Heitman had the program on "Man Reaches Out to God." Officers elected were: Chairman, Mrs.

Leta Jones; co-chairman, Heitman; secretarytreasurer, Mrs. Alma Spain; chairman of Christian service, Mrs. Margaret Wood and chairman of Christian training, Mrs. Kidwell. Members present were Mrs.

Spain, Mrs. Heitman, Mrs. P. S. Barrow, Mrs.

Verna Van Meter, Mrs. Wood, Mrs Kidwell, Mrs. Logan and Mrs. Jones. Eagles Auxiliary 55 will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m.

at the Eagles Hall. Regular business will be conducted. The Auxiliary will observe Friendship Night, with la Cobb, Florence Heintzelman, Theresa Vincent, Helen Meeker and Gen Burns serving as hostesses during the social hour. Please don't forget your linens for Boys Bar-H Ranch. Shirts sparkle! when Our shirt will launder.

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and Spruce MU 2-4433 Donn Murphy Who's Who Nominee PATRICIA REDICK, daughter of Mrs. Lorene Jones of 519 Seneca, whose engagement is announced to Robert Scott Overfield, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. J.

Overfield of 1722 Seneca. Miss Redick is cashier at the Hollywood Theatre and Mr. Overfield is employed at the Shoe Store. Both will graduate from Leavenworth High School this spring. A June wedding is planned.

(Breedlove Photo) Nuptials in Nebraska Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Coonrad of Munden, announce the approaching marriage of their daughter, Lois, to BIll New, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard New of RR 3.

The ceremony will take place Feb. 16 at 3 p.m. at the Chester Methodist Church, Chester, Neb. All relatives and friends are invited to the wedding. Vincent-Slavens Vows Mr.

and Mrs. Elvin Vincent, 1312 Kiowa, announce the marriage' of their daughter, Barbara, to Ralph Slavens on Jan. 24 at Ottawa, Kan. Ralph is the son of Mrs. Earl Blackman, Raytown, and Roy Slavens, Kansas City, Kan, Mr.

and Mrs. Slavens will make their home in Baldwin where both are attending Baker University, Visiting Daughters Mrs. Paul Lashley of 511 Elm and Mrs. Helen Budy of 2200 S. 4th left Friday' evening to visit their daughters and tamilies.

Mrs. Lashley will visit in Chicago with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. B. K.

Scott and their new daughter born Feb. 2. Mrs. Scott before her marriage was Darlyn Lashley. Mrs.

Budy will travel 1 to Milwaukee, where she will visit her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Schaefer and their new son, Mark. Mrs. Schaefer was Sylvia Buday Mrs.

before Lashley her and Mrs. Budy, who are sisters, will be gone two. weeks. Honored at Dinner Mrs. Florence Flora, who retired as central office clerk from Southwestern Bell Telephone was honored with a dinner at the Skyview Wednesday, Mrs.

Flora presented with a wrist watch. Invited guests were Mrs. Flora, Miss Francis Krestin, Mrs. Lucille Mura, Mrs. Lola Summers, Mrs.

Harriett Burre, Mrs. Ethel Burre, Mrs. Betty Logan, Mrs. Mona Ford, Mrs. Leona Niemann, Mrs.

Mary Ann Willcott, Mrs. Margaret Hopkins, Mrs. Cecelia Hatfield, Mrs. Dorothy Costello, Mrs. Lois Hurst, Misses Mary Glynn, Marjorie Howard, Margaret Clark, Sharon Parr, Mary Eloise Heintzelman, and Nora Wells of Topeka.

RITES OF BAPTISM 'Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Miller, recelved the rites of baptism on Feb. 2, at St.

Joseph's Catholic Church. The Rev. Valentine, Boyle, O.Carrn., officiated. Mr. and Mrs.

Cecil K. Chaney were sponsors. Te Lighten Your Hair A Little Or Let Without Adding Color Use Rexall CREME HAIR LIGHTENER New modern cream-whip formula $1.50 Plus SMITH Rexall Drugs Open 7:30 A.M. to 9:30 P.M. Daily: Sundays A.M.-8 P.M.

5th and Delaware Ph. MU 2.1602 Donn B. Murphy, formerly of Leavenworth and now of Washington, D.C. has been chosen for inclusion in the new edition of "Who's Who in America." Mr. Murphy will be listed in the South-Southwest volume.

The son of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Murphy, 709 Columbia, he was graduated from Immaculata High School and St. Benedict's College, Atchison, and holds a master of Fine Arts Degree from the Catholic University of America.

Mr. Murphy is a director and member of the Board of the American Light Opera Company in Washington and is on the faculty of Georgetown University, where he is director of drama. He is currently on leave of absence for studies at the University of Wisconsin as a Ford Foundation Fellow in International Theatre. MYRNA RAE, whose parents, Mr, and Mrs. Donald Weldemier of 1213 Shawnee, are announcing her engagement to Ronald Lee Floray, son of Mr.

A. P. Floray, RR 1. Miss Weldemier is a senior at Westmar College in LeMars, Iowa. Mr.

Floray is employed at General Services Administration in Kansas City, Mo. A June wedding is planned. Feb. 14 Anniversary Mr. and Mrs.

Steve Klimcak of 566 Marion will observe their 60th wedding anniversary on Feb. 14. The couple was married at St. Casimir's Church on Feb. 14, 1904 by the Rev.

John C. Grundzinski. Mrs. Klimcak was the former Elizabeth Krestanka. They are the parents of seven children, Michael Klimcak of Dayton, Stephen Klimcak Idaho; Mrs.

Ann drowski of Kansas City, Joseph of New York, N. Charles Klimcak of 111 Maple Mrs. Robert. Murray of 505 Pawnee and Mrs. Elizabeth Osadnick of Chicago.

They also have 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. No celebration is planned for the occasion. To Baptist Meeting Monday 8:30 a.m. a group will leave from Calvary Baptist- Church to an allday meeting of the. Missouri River Baptist Association, affillated with the American Baptist Convention.

The meeting will be held at! the Prairie Village' Baptist church in Prairie Village. Delegates from the church are Mrs. E. F. Yeater, Mrs.

Tommy McNett, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Adams, and Rev.

and Mrs. Har-' old Thomas. Currently Rev. Thomas is vice moderator of this Associational group. Forty-five churches in this general area are involved in the activities of the Missouri River Baptist Association.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Robert Manthe of Denton, are today celebrating their 43rd wedding anniversary. A family dinner will be enjoyed. The couple was married in Winchester and have lived most of their married life at Denton.

A host of relatives and friends are residents of Leavenworth County. ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Nolte, Atchison, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Joan, to Robert J. Elliott, son of Mrs.

Mary Elliott, Potter. Miss Nolte is a graduate of Nortonville High School and is employed at the Exchange National Bank, Atchison. Mr. Elliott is also a graduate of Nortonville High School and is employed at the Santa Fe shops in Argentine, Kan. An April wedding is planned.

Mrs. Larry Claypoole At seven-thirty on the evening Christian Church, Frances Elaine, Forest Kamphefner of Platte Larry Edward Claypoole, son poole of Anabel, Mo. The Rev. ceremony. A large basket of gladioli, mums and emerald green flanked by white candelabras with emerald greens formed the background for the ceremony.

Organ music was played by Mrs. Jack Miller who accompanied Mrs. Carl Spielman who sang, "Whither Thou Goest," and "Together." Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor father, the bride wore a floor length gown of chantilly lace and gossomer tulle 'over tissue taffeta, styled with a basque bodice, scalloped sabrina neckline enhanced with sequins and pearls. Lace sleeves tapered to traditional points over the hands. The voluminous skirt was highlighted with tiered tulle and lace at the sides.

Her boutfant veil of french illusion fell from a crown of pearls tipped with crystals. She carried a white Bible covered with a white orchid and pink rosebuds. Miss Ethel Jones of Platte City, was maid of honor and wore a dress of emerald green brocade with three-quarter length sleeves, a lowered front waistline pointed at center and a full skirt worn with matching veil and accessories and carried a bouquet of white glamellias. Cambre Claypoole of Macon, served as best man. Ronald Kamphefner and Joe Bill Kamphefner served as ushers and candlelighters, Following the ceremony a reception was held in the church basement.

The bride's table was covered with a white cut-work tablecloth over a pink background. The three-tier wedding cake was decorated with pink roses and hearts topped with a miniature bride and groom. Pink carnations and white rose buds surrounded the punch bowl and cake. Pink candles also added to the decoration of the table. Cake, punch and mints were served by Mrs.

Guy Kamphefner, Mrs. Rolly Kamphefner and Mrs. James Porter. Mrs. NEW SPRING MILLINERY Now atTHE Visit Our Louise HAT BAR Shop for a truly complete 202 selection! So.

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William Morris "Hoge are nouncing engagement to Lt. (JG) Norman V. Edmonson, U. S. Navy, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Norman Edmonson of Media, Pa. Miss Hoge, a 1960 graduate of Leavenworth High School, is a senior at Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and will graduate in June. Her fiance is a graduate of Yale University, New Haven, and is presently serving aboard the destroyer Vogelgesang based at Norfolk, Va. Colonel and Mrs.

Hoge were stationed at Ft. Leavenworth and have many friends in the area. He is presently assistant professor of Military Science at Washington State University. Miss Hoge is the granddaughter of Gen. (Ret) William Morris Hoge and the late Mrs.

Hoge, Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. John Courtney and the late Mr. Courtney, Indialantic, and Cornwall on Hudson, N. Y. 68th Anniversary Mr.

and Mrs. T. J. Ferris, Nortonville, will observe their 68th wedding anniversary on Feb. 13.

The Ferris' were the first couple married at the present Shawnee County House at Topeka soon after the large structure was completed in the winter of 1896. They have recently been nominated as the most honored guests at the dedication of the new Shawnee County Courthouse which is expected to be completed next sprino T. J. Ferris, Nortonville's oldest active citizen will celebrate his 93rd birthday Feb. 26 and Mrs.

Ferris will celebrate her 90th birthday on March 25. To Life the Kennedy administration, Mr. Murphy served as technical liason for dramatic and ballet performances at the White House, making lighting and scenery arrangements for the command performances tollowing official state dinners. He spent two summers as lighting director for the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, and participated in entertainment programs at the Ft. Leavenworth YMCA and Service Club.

of Jan. 31, at the Hillsboro daughter of Mr. and Mrs. City, was united in marriage to of Mr. and Mrs.

John E. ClayJohn I. Day read the double ring George Kamphefner, Miss LaVerne Lutte, Miss Carolyn Claypoole, and Miss Brenda Porter were in charge of the gifts. Miss Verda Mae Lutte was in charge of the guest book. Mr.

and Mrs. Claypoole are at home south of Platte City on highway after a wedding trip to southern Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and (Star Photo) Valentine Dinner Gamma Chapter, Alpha Delta Kappa, International Teachers Sorority, enjoyed a valentine dinner at Hotel. Cody. The tables were decorated by the hostesses, Jessie Sharp, Illa Holland, and Velma Quinn. Guests of Gamma Chapter were the newly initiated members of Alpha Tau chapter, Norma Bray, Annette Davis, Evelyn Damrill, Ella Miner, Lucy Noll, and Beulah Thompson.

Valentine games were enjoyed by the group. Miss Davis presented a visit to the Holy Land through slides and narration of a trip she had taken last summer. Gamma Chapter members present were Sadie Bell, Lucille Bennett, Shirley Bourn, Margaret Cochrun, Drusie Coffin, Irene Fisher, Marie Garrett, Edna Garretson, Barbara Hall, Mrs. Holland, Berneta Hyde, Nella Johnson, Mary Mayne, Edna McKone, Helen Ohme, Iva Fern Parsons, Mrs. Quinn, Jean Ryan, Virginia Seymour, Mrs.

Sharp, Marianna Spain, Mary Swick and Maybeth Walters. Married 56 Years Mr. and Mrs. Maurice F. Black Sr.

of Tonganoxie celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hunter. The immediate family attended reunion in observance of the 00- casion. Mr.

and Mrs. Black have been residents of the Tonganoxie community for the past 35 years. Mr. Black always has shown an active interest in sports and community activities. He was manager of the Reno Littie League baseball team for many years.

His interests now include bowling since has four daughters who are on the Rawlings team that bowls each Wednesday evening in Lawrence. Mr. Black also served as president of the Leavenworth ty Fair Association for 17 years before retiring a number of years ago. OF life stride. PATENTS Appearing everywhere this season are Life Stride's shiny pumps with patent uppers.

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