Abilene weekly reflector., 1913-05-01

the Lutheran Ladieg AID society n
Aer home this afternoon. Mrs. John
Roger Is assisting. M
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The s. r. o. club gives its final
dance OF the season at the X. p.
hall tonight. A good orchestra and
many couples will make the closing
ball fitting climax for the season,
About eighty-five or ninety OF, the
parishiners OF the Evangelical church
gave their new pastor. Rev. L.
Hanne, and wife, hearty reception
in the way Of generous donation
At the parsonage Thursday evening.
So II the new pastor will not pat
ronize the grocer, butcher and baker
Tor the next six weeks the merchants
may know the reason why. The ev-
ening was spent in social way with
singing, etc. The pastor with few
well chosen words thanked the
friends for this practical way OF ex-
pressing themselves. But most Of
all he thanked them for the kindly
feeling back OF these material gifts.
The presiding elder, who accidently
happened to be present, offered pray
er, after which all returned to their
homes.
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Mr.. and Mrs. John F. WestrupI
celebrated their golden wedding an
niversary today with a family IL
O'Clock dinner. John F. Westrup was
born in Germany Dec. "a, 1S40. He
immigrated to this country with his
parents in 1912 and settled in Rip
ley county, Indiana. Mr.. Westrup
met Elizabeth Smith, whose home
was adjoining the Westrup estate,
and after two years of courtins was
married. After one year Of married
life Mr.. Westrup was called to war,
where he served his country until
the close. of the war. In 1870 Mr..
Westrup and family and his brother
came west and resided in Dickinson
county for 1S years, then moved to
Abilene and has devoted all Of his
time and energy to his large fruit
farm east Of the city. Mr.. and Mrs.
Westrup were blessed with seven ,
children, six girls and one boy, all
OF whom are living and present:
Sophia Cammerer, Woodward, Ok;
Elizabeth Gadow, Woodward, Ok;
George r. Westrup, Abilene; Mrs.
g. w. Parker, Leavenworth; Mrs.
q T. Kennedy, Leavenworth; Mrs.
Lydia Nicholson, Woodward, Okla.;
Martha Kirkpatrick, Galatia, Colo.
There are 20 grandchildren in all,
The fiftieth anniversary was great
event for Mr.. and Mrs. Westrup on
account of being surrounded by their !
children and grandchildren. The
presents from the family we're num-
erous and magnificent as well as
expensive. The decorations we're in
gold colors and beautiful. Rev. ].
w. DeYoe officiated and was accom-
panied by his wife. Rev. DeYoe's =
remarks were well received and !,
timely and his blessings were ex-
tended to the old couple as we'll as
to their children and grandchildren.
Mr.. and Mrs. Westrup will enter
tain their friends and nefghbors at
5 o'clock dinner. Mr.. Westrup's Il
brother was we'll known and PROS q
porous citizen Of Dickinson county. 9
Mrs. Westrup's three sisters who are Q
in Indiana, also one brother :
living in Batesvile Ind. Mrs, Wes- q
trup's sisters were to be present with b
their grandchildren and grandchil- 9
dren but the recent floods in Indiana 9
prevented their coming. 3
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The Graded Union Of Sunday
school workers will meet in the :,
Grace Reformed church next Mon !
day evening at o'clock. plans at !,
the state Convention Will be dts- =
cussed. All interested in Sunday
school work are cordially invited to : :
attend J
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An interesting social event occur ! !
red at the home of Sam Felbush !,
south OF Acme. Wednesday evening. :
April %. The occasion was the nup- !,
tials Of Miss Sylvia Lynn and Mr.. !
Frank Kean. Mr.. Felbush Ms a bro !
ther-in-law Of Miss Lynn. There :
were about thirty guests presents !, !
the storm keeping many more away. :, +
Miss Goldie Lynn played the we'd I I
ding march. The bride and groom !,
were attended by Miss Eva Lynn