Roberta Irene Minnis Bennett

• Name	Roberta Irene Minnis Bennett
  Gender	Female
  Person ID	I8822	Rossville
  Last Modified	13 Jun 2020

  
  

  Father	Russell G Minnis,   b. 25 Apr 1921, Albion, Cassia County, Idaho ,   d. 4 May 1997, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 76 years)
  Mother	Henrietta Ferguson Minnis,   b. 27 Dec 1922, Hays, Ellis County, Kansas ,   d. 4 Jun 1981, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska  (Age 58 years)
  Married	9 Apr 1944	Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas
  Documents		Marriage- Ferguson, Henrietta-Minnis, Russell Ferguson-Minnis Miss Henrietta Ferguson, daughter of Mrs. Ethelyn Ferguson, of Alma, became the bride of Lieut. Russell Minnis in a double ring ceremony read by the Rev. B.A. Rogers at 3:30 p.m. Easter Sunday at the First Methodist Church in Manhattan. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. J.R. Minnie of Manhattan. As the guests arrived Mr. Charles Stratton, organist, played the wedding music and accompanied Miss Wilma Kathryn Price, who sang, "Until" and "I Love You Truly"; Mrs. Irene Campbell played "Liebestraum" and "One Alone" on the violin. Miss Winifred Emert and Miss Kathleen Emert lighted the tapers and wore pastel gowns of yellow and pink. The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, Mr. Morris Bond. Her gown of gardenia satin was fashioned with a fitted bodice of satin and lace, and a flared skirt that lengthened into a train. Her full-length veil of tulle fell from a halo of orange blossoms and she carried a shower bouquet of Tallisman roses and white sweet peas. Miss Blanche Burris, her only attendant, wore a gown of powder-blue chiffon and carried a bouquet of pink carnations. Dr. F.H. Oberst of Manhattan, was best man. Mr. Kent Pearl and Mr. Evan Crumbaker were ushers. A reception for close friends and relatives at the Methodist Temple followed the ceremony. After a short honeymoon the bride will return to Alma, where she is a member of the teaching faculty at the high school. Lieutenant Minnis will return to Chicago where he is a First Lieutenant in the Veterinary Corps. Both Lieut. Minnis and Mrs. Minnis are graduates of Kansas State College, Mrs. Minnis receiving her degree in Home Economics, and Lieut. Minnis, his doctor's degree in Veterinary Medicine. Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Campbell of Rossville, Miss Maggie Jeffrey and Miss Kathleen Emert of Manhattan assisted at the reception. Guests from Rossville included: Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Emert, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Campbell, Mrs. Edna Campbell, Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. John L. Pearl, Mr. Morris Bond, Miss Lorena Foreman, Miss Bernice Herron, Miss Joan Emert, Mrs. Winifred Stach, Mr. Kent Pearl. [From 13 Apr 1944]
  Family ID	F4536	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Robert Dennis Bennett
  Married	20 May
  Documents		Marriage- Minnis, Roberta-Bennett, Robert [Caption: Mrs. Robert Dennis Bennett] [Caption: Mrs. Robert Bennett (Roberta Minnis)] Roberta Irene Minnis Marries Robert Dennis [Bennett] Candles in tall candelabra between baskets of pink gladioli and white carnations at the altar of the First Christian Church were lighted by Miss Linda Gibler, Kansas City, Mo., and Miss Ethel Jo Hatch, Lenexa, Saturday, May 20. This was the setting for the marriage of Roberta Irene Minnis, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Russell G. Minnis, Omaha, Neb., and Mr. Robert Dennis Bennett, son of Mrs. Robert Bennett, Eureka. Miss Wilma Kathryn Price, organist, furnished music as the guests were seated and after the candle lighting Miss Natalie Parker sang "Whither Thou Goest" and "Wedding Prayer." Miss Gibler and Miss Hatch wore floor length dresses of pink lace and crepe with portrait necklines. The short sleeves of the empire bodices were of lace and the A-line skirts were of crepe. Their belts were of pink satin and they wore open crown pillboxes of matching satin. The hats were complemented with short tulle veils and pink carnations were worn as wrist corsages. Dr. Minnis gave his daughter in marriage and the Rev. Ben Duerfeldt officiated at the double ring ceremony solemnized at 2:30 p.m. For her wedding the bride chose a full length sleeveless A-line gown of linen. A band of Venice lace defined the empire waistline. A separate coat of the same material with Venice lace sleeves was open in front and fell from her shoulders to the floor. In the back it tapered to a chapel length train. A profile cap of Venice petals accented with crystals and pearls held her bouffant silk illusion veil. The bridal bouquet was fashioned of white roses and babysbreath. Mrs. Gary Marriott, was matron of honor and Miss Peggy English, Eureka and Miss Mary Kay Pearl, Bartlesville, Okla., were bridesmaids. The three attendants and the candlelight's wore identical dresses and hats. The attendants carried bouquets of pink carnations and babysbreath on lemon leaves. Mr. Donald Bennett, Eureka, was best man for his brother. Mr. Gerald Brizendine, Wichita, served as groomsman and ushers were Mr. Daniel Vossman, Beloit; Mr. Thomas Harrison, Mission; Mr. Raymond Minnis and Mr. Richard Minnis, Omaha, Neb., brothers of the bride. Mrs. Minnis, mother of the bride, wore an aqua lace suite, matching hat and accessories. The groom's mother, whose sheath was beige wore bone colored accessories. Their corsages were light and dark pink carnations respectively. Mrs. H.O. Minnis was in charge of the church reception that followed the ceremony. She was assisted by Miss Pat Emrich and Mrs. Corinne Greene. Mrs. William Benham registered the guests. The bride's table was centered with a four tier wedding cake. Satin bells adorned the top layer and the lower tiers were separated by sugar bells and pink rosebuds. Silver candelabra on each side were entwined with flowers. An arrangement of pink carnations and greenery repeated the reception colors. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett, for their wedding trip are traveling to San Antonio, Tex., where they will make their home during his term of service in the U.S. Air Force. Mrs. Bennett is a graduate of Kansas State University with a degree in elementary education. She is a member of Alpha Delta Pi social sorority and has been doing substitute teaching in the Omaha school system the past semester. The groom is a graduate of the University of Kansas, Lawrence. He holds a degree in pharmacy and is a member of Rho Chi professional honorary fraternity. The bride's travel ensemble was a sleeveless green sheath with a companion coat of floral print. Her accessories were matching green and she wore a corsage of white roses.
  Last Modified	8 Jun 2016 11:13:16
  Family ID	F1222	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart