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Family: David W Stiles / Mae Amelia Humphrey Stiles (F1839)

m. 27 Jan 1928


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  • Father | Male
    David W Stiles

    Born  12 Feb 1902  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
    Died  12 Aug 1994  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
    Buried  15 Aug 1994  Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
    Married  27 Jan 1928  Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
    Father  Norris T Stiles | F1838 Group Sheet 
    Mother  Mary Amanda Moseley Stiles | F1838 Group Sheet 

    Mother | Female
    Mae Amelia Humphrey Stiles

    Born  22 Jul 1896  Larkinburg, Jackson County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
    Died  2 Nov 2000  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
    Buried    Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
    Father  Charles Preston Humphrey | F1630 Group Sheet 
    Mother  Alice Amelia Lewton Humphrey | F1630 Group Sheet 

  • Documents
    Bridal Shower- Humphrey, Mae
    Bridal Shower- Humphrey, Mae
    Mrs. David Stiles was given a
    shower Saturday February 4th at the home of Mrs. Chettie Howard. The hostess was Miss Fern Pendleton. The rainbow color scheme was carried out in the decorations and refreshments. Games and contests furnished amusement for the guests. Many beautiful and useful gifts were received. Those invited were: Mesdames Arthur Randal, Gilmore, Ohio; Carl Harshbarger, John Stevens, Wm. Butters, T. L. Bouse, A. S. Parr, Harold Williams. J. D. Fink, Josephine Syring, Clyde Cless, Wm. Hesse, Leo Berry, Gladys Patterson, Ivalue Jamieson, Ralph Page, Gladys Reaser; Misses Helen Humphrey, Manhattan, Kansas; Vivian James, Sarah Kersey, Ruth Kersey, Ruth VanOrsdol, Sara McCollough, Gladys Brooks, Irene Bond, Mildred Parr. Mildred James, Ayleen Hartzell, Bess Mercer, Ocea Rogers, Thelma Lambert, Velma Lambotte, Anna Zemborski, Lorena Conrad, Mildred Watson, Audrey Crosson, Mary Billings, Lucille Griswold, Grace Sanders and Thelma James.
    Marriage- Humphrey, Mae-Stiles, David
    Marriage- Humphrey, Mae-Stiles, David
    HUMPHREY—STILES
    The marriage of Miss May Humphrey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Humphrey of Manhattan, to Mr. David Stiles, eldest son of Mrs. May Stiles of this city, was quietly solemnized Friday, January 27, at 6:30 p. m. at the home of the brides parents, on 1800 Leavenworth Street, Manhattan, Kansas.

    The Rev. J. David Arnold, pastor of the Christian church read the service, the ring ceremony being used.

    Miss Helen Humphrey, sister of the bride, acted as brides maid and the groom was attended by his brother, Mr. Howard Stiles.

    The bride was lovely in a gown of powder bine georgette, elaborately trimmed with hand embroidered dark blue velvet flowers, and carried a bouquet of pink rose buds and baby breath. The maid of honor was attractive in a black satin dress, combined with velvet.

    Immediate relatives of the bride and groom were the only guests present.

    A reception and wedding luncheon followed the wedding. The pink and White color scheme was carried but in the luncheon, consisting of brides cake, ice cream, coffee and mint sticks.

    At present Mr. and Mrs. Stiles are at home in the Pendleton furnished home on Orange street, until March first, when they will be at home on the Howard farm south of Rossville.

    Mrs. Stiles is serving her third term as Domestic Art and Science teacher in the Rossville High School and has won the warm friendship of a host of friends among her scholars, patrons and acquaintances here. She is a graduate of K. S. A. C. at Manhattan, where she was active in college life, and church work of that city,

    Mr. Stiles is one of Rossville’s prosperous young real estate men, and in addition has been overseer of the farming activities of Mrs. Chettie Howard’s extensive holdings south of Rossville.