Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-28

bride and groom we're present. Fol
lowing the ceremony a delightful
luncheon was served.
The bride has grown to woman
hood in the vicinity of Navarro and
has been a very popular young lady
The groom is quite well known in
Abilene being one Of the r. F, ID.
carriers. He was was among the
first to enlist in Company II. and
was the next TO tallest man in the
company. Mrs. Brinkmeyer will re-
main with her father and Mr.. Brink
meyer will return to Camp Doni-
phan having been here on a 7-day
furlough. Their many friends join
in wishing them joy and success in
their new relations.
Surprise Party.
The country home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Helms northwest of
Abilene was the scene of merry
gathering on Monday evening, Feb.
.25. when the members of the john
son local farmers union and their
families met and completely sur
prised the president, Mr.. Charles
Helm. Games, music and social
conversation pleasantly passed the
hours away. Howard Cooley being |
the champion winner in a potato
race. After which delicious /
lunch was served by the ladies'
Hoover-Hess.
A beautiful wedding occurred
Thursday evening, Feb. p, at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Hoover,
twelve miles northeast of Abilene,
when their daughter, Miss Mabel,
was united in marriage to Mr.. Ira
Hess, formerly OF Pennsylvania.
Promptly at five o'clock to the
strains of Mendelssohn' wedding
march played by Miss Anna Hawk,
the bride and groom entered the
parlor, attended by Miss Cora Page
and Mr. Clarence Boyer. They took
their place beneath a bower of car
nations and smilax, where the SER
vice was read by Bishop M. G. En-
gle in the presence of hundred
guests. The bride we're a dress of
white silk poplin and carried brides
roses.
Following the ceremony de-
leetable four course supper was
served by Misses Esther Noel Flor
ence Wright, Katie Bert and Ge-
neva Zook. The many gifts of cut
glass. silverware and linen testify
to the esteem in which the young
people are held.
Mr.. Hess has just recently come
from Pennsylvania, but by his dis
position and ability has already
made many friends. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hess have both been students of the
Messiah Bible School at Grantham,
Penn, where they were prominent
n church circles.
Friday morning Mr.. and Mrs :
Hess left for a visit with relatives
It Hope. Later they will be at home
o their many friends on the Goss !
arm, which Mr. Hess has rented.
Evening Party.
Mr.. and Mrs H. Rice and sons,
md Mr.. and Mrs G. l.. Sprinkel :
md family shared honors at re- :
eption given by the ladies of the
Golden Belt social club and their :,
husbands at the Rice home on Fri
lay evening.
Games, music and pleasant con-
ersation pleasantly passed the !
ours preceding the serving of an
Elaborate supper The affair was
arewell honor for the two families
Who will soon leave the vicinity. Mr.. s.
nd Mrs. Rice have lived on the n
Iartin farm miles east of town fl
or the past seven years and was r
ne of the most popular families of s.
he neighborhood. Strictly honest Il
D all their business and social af- 81
airs. Their going means loss to o
wide circle of friends, who join W
4 wishing them success in their n
ew home, two miles south of Tai d
lage, recently purchased by Mr.. Il
ice. p
Mrs. Rice has from the organiza- d