"B" WEDDINGS
A wedding which will be a surprise and of much interest to their many friends was that of Miss Bertha Bartley of Haines' department store, and Floyd Craig, oil driller.
The young couple had been engaged for some time but had been postponing the wedding owing to the fact that Mr. Craig is in the draft. However, while at lunch yesterday they suddenly decided to be married at once, and followed up that decision by going to the courthouse at one o'clock, where they were married by Probate Judge Mooney.
Mr. and Mrs. Craig expect to make their home in El Dorado. Their many friends join in wishing them happiness and prosperity. (Walnut Valley Times - Daily - March 1, 1918 )
MANY SHARE PLEASURE OF GOLDEN YEAR EVENT WITH THE AL BECKERS
Mr. and Mrs. Al J. Becker of 904 South Denver, residents here for many years, received the congratulations of a large number of relatives and friends on Sunday afternoon when they observed their golden wedding anniversary with an informal reception at the First Christian church.
Receiving the guests in the fellowship hall were Mr. and Mrs. T. G. (Betty) Bush, son in law and daughter of the honorees; their daughters, Barbara and Lisa, all of Wichita, and their son, Larry Bush, a student at KSU, who came from Manhatten for the event.
The Beckers' son and his family, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Becker, and sons, George and Ralph, and daughter Elizabeth, who reside at Corpus Christi, Texas, were unable to be here for the occasion.
The Rev. Ivan Hansen, minister, read the scriptures and offered an invocatory prayer.
A most delightful feature of the afternoon was the appearance of Mrs. Russell Becker of Chicago, the wife of Mr. Becker's nephew, who sang "Bless This House," "The Little Brown Owl," "Song of Love" and "Percipiency," with Mrs. Jack Gordon of El Dorado as piano accompanist. A gifted vocalist, Mrs. Becker has sung with the Chicago Civic Opera company and her talents are widely recognized.
Many congratulatory bouquets, potted flowers and floral arrangements, and other gifts attesting affection and good will were in abundant evidence. The gift table, covered in white lace was underlaid with gold, as was the hospitality table.
Gold tapers in crystal candle holders were used at each side of the handsome three-tier wedding cake, which was decorated in gold and crested with white and gold sugar bells tied with tulle. Other refreshments also emphasized the anniversary theme.
Presiding at the tea and coffee services were two sisters of Mrs. Becker's - Mrs. Ruth McMillen of Garden Grove, Calif., and Mrs. Myrtle Perkins of Salina.
Mrs. Becker wore an afternoon dress of chiffon for the occasion, and at her shoulder was a white orchid corsage, a gift of her grandchildren. Mr. Becker's boutonniere was a gold chrysanthemum.
Gold chrysanthemums also formed the corsages of attendants at the reception.
Mrs. Becker was especially delighted at the presence of her two sisters - Mrs. McMillen and Mrs. Perkins - and their two brothers, Harry Etherington of Temple City, Calif., and Roy Etherington of Kilgore, Texas.
Other relatives and close friends here from a distance for the observance were Russell Becker of Chicago, Warren Becker of Topeka, Cecil Atwood and E. J. McCallister of Bartlesville, Okla.; Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Allen of Winfield, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Becker of Tulsa, and Mrs. Lillie Fisher and Arthur Thompson, both of Okmulgee, Okla.
Others in the group were Mr. and Mrs. William Eckart and daughter, Sue, of Plainville, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Scholler of Great Bend, Mrs. Rosalie McConachie, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kipfer, of Wichita.
Also attending from Wichita, and all former resident of El Dorado, were Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Convis, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nufer, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rice, and Mr. and Mrs. Don D. Denny.
On Saturday evening, October 16, Mr. and Mrs. Becker were hosts of a dinner for a company of 25 relatives at the Meranda restaurant.
The Beckers were married on October 20, 1915 and came to El Dorado four years later. For 43 years of their half century, of married life, they have occupied their present home at 904 South Denver.
Mr. Becker's entire career here was devoted to the oil industry. He served for a period as superintendent of production for Phillips Petroleum company before engaging in drilling and production on an independent basis. He retired about five years ago. (The El Dorado Times - October 20, 1965)
OPEN HOUSE IN EL DORADO SUNDAY WILL HONOR MR. & MRS. GEORGE BELL OF ROSALIA; WED 50 YEARS
In El Dorado - the city in which they were married a half century ago, Mr. and Mrs. George Bell of Rosalia will be honored at a reception next Sunday afternoon, December 20, at the home of their daughter Esther - Mrs. Delbert Barker and Mr. Barker, 842 North Topeka street. All relatives and friends of the couple are cordially invited to call between the hours of one and four o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Bell (Mae Diffendal) were married December 17, 1914. They are the parents of a daughter and son - Mrs. Barker, and Glen E. Bell, El Dorado route one. Their grandchildren are Richard and Norma Barker. The couple requests "no gifts." (The El Dorado Times - 1964)
MR. & MRS. JACK BEVAN OBSERVE SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
October 21, 1965
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bevan Observe Silver Wedding Anniversary, October 19
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bevan of rural Towanda, observed their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary October 19. A quiet celebration was enjoyed by the couple with dinner at a restaurant and visiting with friends.
Miss June Stephenson became the bride of Jack Bevan on October 19, 1940 at Wichita. She had lived in Denver, Colo., and Wichita before her marriage. Mr. Bevan was born and reared at Weir, Kans., and moved to Wichita in 1937.
The Bevans are the parents of two daughters, and one son, Mrs. Floyd Dutton, of Augusta, Eileen 11, and Jack 16, of the home, and a granddaughter, Sheila Dutton, 3 years old.
Mr. and Mrs. Bevan have lived in the Towanda area the past ten years, moving here from El Dorado.
MR. & MRS. DAVID HARRISON (HARRY) BLACK
THE HARRY BLACKS TO BE HONORED FEB. 7 AT GOLDEN YEAR OPEN HOUSE
In observance of their golden wedding anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. David Harrison (Harry) Black, 705 Towanda, will be honored with an open house reception at their home on Sunday afternoon, February 7 between the hours of 2 and 4:30 o'clock. They have asked that there be no gifts.
Hosts for the occasion will be the daughter and only child of the honorees - Mrs. Fred G. Andrus, Mr. Andrus and their children, Linda L. Andrus, a freshman at Butler county junior college and C. David Andrus, a seventh grade student at the junior high school.
Friends and relatives of the couple are extended a warm invitation to share in the observance of this important milestone in the life of this highly-regarded couple who have been residents of this community for the past 44 years.
An anniversary luncheon for relatives will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrus, who reside at 701 Towanda. Properties of the two families adjoin.
Mr. Black and the former Eva L. Sloyer were married in the Christian church parsonage at Emporia on February 11, 1915. Mrs. Elsie Romesburg of El Dorado a sister of Mrs. Black, attended the wedding and also will share in the anniversary event.
Mr. and Mrs. Black moved to Midian in 1920 and that "oil settlement" was their home until the spring of 1943 when they moved to their present address.
For 36 years before his retirement in October, 1955, Mr. Black was with the Cities Service Oil company. He and Mrs. Black now share fully in activities of the company Retirees club, and also are members of the Golden Age club of El Dorado.
Born at Horton on March 20, 1894, Mrs. Black is soon to enter her 71st year. Mr. Black was born at Admire on October 8, 1885 and is79. Both enjoy good health and find great enjoyment in association with their friends at the First Methodist church and in other groups. For many years, before moving to El Dorado, they attended services at the Midian community church.
Among relatives expected to attend the anniversary events are Mrs. Black's three sisters, Mrs. Romesburg and Mrs. Vera M. Hill, both of El dorado, and Mrs. Robert D. Sims of Wichita, and their brother and sister in law, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Sloyer of Emporia. Mr. Sims also is expected.
Also expected are Mr. Black's brother, Wilmer Black of Tulsa, Okla., and their three sisters, Mrs. Harry Echols of Topeka, Mrs. William Jones of Redding and Mrs. Grace Phillips of Oak Park, Ill. (The El Dorado Times - January 28, 1965)
LUCIAN LEEDER - EMMA BODECKER MARRIAGE
Married, on Thanksgiving Day, 1903; at the home of the bride near Benton, Miss Emma Bodecker to Mr. Lucian Leeder of Furley, Sedgwick county. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Bodecker. Both the contracting parties are excellent young people with many friends to wish for them bright skies and flower strewn path. (Walnut Valley Times - December 4, 1903 - Vol. XXXIV, No. 46)
GOLDEN YEAR OPEN HOUSE JUNE 21 FOR THE C. L. BRUNERS OF BURNS
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Bruner of Burns will observe their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 21, with an open house in Fellowship hall of the Burns Methodist Church, between the hours of 2 and 5 p.m. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. Bruner were married on May 20, 1914 and have resided in Burns all their married life. Mr. Bruner had been in the banking business for more than 60 years, before his retirement in 1963.
Children of the couple are Max Bruner of Tulsa, Okla., and Jack Bruner of San Francisco, Calif. There are five grandchildren. (The El Dorado Times - June 16, 1964)
OPEN HOUSE FOR PAUL AND ORETA BURNHAM'S 50TH
An open house reception hosted by their children and grandchildren will help Paul and Oreta Burnham of Rose Hill celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
The receiption will run from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at the Rose Hill Bible Church, 1410 N. Main in Rose Hill.
Paul and Oreta both graduated from Rose Hill High School. Paul served four years in the 82nd Airborne and Oreta is a graduate nurse of Wesley Hospital School of Nursing. They have been members of New Tribes Million for 40 years, serving 34 of those years in the Philippines.
They raised five children: Douglas of Rose Hill, Cheryl Spicer of the Philippines, Brian of Papua New Guinea, Felicia Reschke of Wichita and Martin, who is deceased. Their children and their spouses, 32 grandchildren and one granddaughter-in-law will be hosting the open house reception.
The spouses include Gracia Burnham of Rose Hill, Teresa Burnham of Rose Hill, Arlita Burnham of Papua New Guinea
and Clint Reschke of Wichita.
(Rose Hill Reporter ~ Thursday ~ 3 July 2008)
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