Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-27
Romberger-Stafford.

Romberger-Stafford.
A beautiful quiet wedding occur
red Christmas eve at the home Oh
Mrs. Nancy Stafford in Baldwin CITY,
Kan, when her daughter, Mabel
Chloe, became the bride OF William
Edward Romberger of Abilene, Kan
Promptly at o'clock Gladys Rom
berger. sister of the groom, sang
very sweetly, Il Love You Truly.
Accompanied by Miss Helen Foster,
Miss Ethel Stafford gave "Traumeri
as a violin solo. She then took her
place at the piano and played the
Lohengrin wedding march while the
bride and groom, accompanied by the
Rev. r. n. Montague, took their
places under an arch of red and
green Christmas festooning and
bells. Here the simple but impress
sive ceremony was performed, and
the blessings and congratulations OF
the friends and relatives who we're
present
The bride was charming in gown
of white batiste and beaded satin.
She wore the bridal veil and carried,
as a gift from the groom, beauti-
full bouquet of brides roses.
Little Mildred Hitchcock, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Hitchcock OF
Baldwin City, sang when the Tu-
Hips Lip" which on this occasion was
especially appropriate. Miss Mildred
has sweet voice and during the eve
ming was persuaded to sing again.
Very soon the guests were invited
into the dining room, which was al
so tastefully decorated in Christmas
colors. On the table, surrounded by
holly, was the brides cake. Much
merriment resulted from the distri-
.bution of the cake, particularly when
Merle Hitchcock, the 1S-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Hitchcock.
became the proud discoverer of the
ring.
Refreshments of brick ice cream
and cake we're served by Misses Beu-
lab Hitchcock, Helen Foster, Gladys
Romberger and Ethel Stafford.
Many useful and beautiful presents
we're received.
The bride is young lady of I'M
/ hog oh % N
personality, has been successful in
several widely varying lines of ac-
tivity, and excells in those little do
nestle graces that go to make home
"homey." These qualifications com
bined with a sweet Christian charac-
ter warrant us in heartily congratu-
Hating the groom.
Mr.. Romberger is young man
worthy of his prize. He has strong
personality, marked ability and
splendid Christian character He is
always prominent in social and relig-
ious circles wherever he may be. He
; is a successful farmer, and will take
his bride to the lovely farm home
near Talmage.
The best wishes of host of rela-
tives and friends go with them in
their founding of a new Christian
home.
Those attending the wedding from
Abilene we're: Mr.. and Mrs. s. A.
Romberger, parents of the groom;
Miss Gladys Romberger, Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Romberger Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Staehh, Mrs. Verl Mccoy
a and son, Gordon. Others present
y we're: Mrs. Nancy Stafford, the
o brides mother. Roy Stafford, Miss
n Ethel Stofford, Mr.. John Hitchcoch
n and daughters, Beulah and Mildred
l. Mrs. Thomas Hitchcock and son
h Merle, Mr.. and Mrs. J. 2. Ruhlen, al
9 of Baldwin City; Mr.. and Mrs. R. M
o Spencer and little daughter, Enols
e Fern, of Richmond; Misses Heller
: Foster and Ethel Payne of Baldwin
: and Bertha Stokes of Welda.
Rev. r. n. Montague. officiating
IS minister, and his wife. Mrs. R. n
n Montague. now of La Harpe, Kan.
II knew the bride and groom as mem
l. beers of the Talmage NJ. E. church
/ when Rev. Montague was serving al
. pastor there.