Ellis Allen Parr

1917 -

• Name	Ellis Allen Parr
  Born	17 Dec 1917
  Gender	Male
  Person ID	I12593	Rossville
  Last Modified	27 Jul 2018

  
  

  Father	Frank Earl Parr,   b. 29 May 1891, Kansas ,   d. 15 May 1948, Los Angeles County, California  (Age 56 years)
  Mother	Hazel N James Parr Mansfield,   b. 2 Oct 1897,   d. 30 Sep 1966, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California  (Age 68 years)
  Married	16 Jan 1917	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Documents		Marriage- James, Hazel-Parr, Frank James-Parr Miss Hazel James and Mr. Frank Parr were united in marriage at the Presbyterian manse in Topeka yesterday by the Rev. H.L. Nelson. After a short trip to Manhattan they will return home to Rossville. Mrs. Parr is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.E. James, is a graduate of the Rossville high school, and is very popular among her circle of friends. Mr. Parr is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J.M Parr. He was born an raised in this vicinity and has spent his life on the farm. Mr. Parr has rented the farm owned by Ed Patterson for the next year and he and his bride will be "At Home" to their many friends after March 1. The ceremony at Topeka was witnessed only by the parents of the contracting couple. After spending the night in Topeka they went to Manhattan today to visit the brothers of Mr. Parr who are attending K.S.A.C. The Reporter joins their many friends in extending congratulations. [18 Jan 1917] -------------- Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Parr entertained last Sunday at dinner in honor of their son Frank and his bride, the following: Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Shideler and the family of Silver Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Harry James and daily, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Cless, Miss Edna Immenshuh. [25 Jan 1917] ------ Wm. Sneller presented Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parr with a hand made paring knife as a wedding present. The handle was made of alternate white and red colored wood and the blade shaped from an extra quality steel. Several other families here, including our own, have one made by Mr. Sneller and can attest to the usefulness and lasting quality of the knives. [25 Jan 1917] ------- A number of the former schoolmates and girl friends of Miss Hazel James, whose marriage to Mr. Frank Parr occurred yesterday, met at the home of Mrs. Peter Navarre Monday evening in a "Kitchen Shower" for the bride-to-be. The young ladies plied the needle diligently during the evening. Miss James was remembered in addition by a number of useful kitchen utensils. Refreshments of cakes and fruit salad were served. Miss Navarre was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. A.A. Cless. [18 Jan 1917] --- Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parr returned Saturday night on the evening "plug" from their little wedding trip at Manhattan and Ogden. They thought they were getting in without a soul knowing it but home folks, having taken the [pass] to go to Kingsville, where they were met by Mr. James. On arriving home they were given a grand surprised by Mr. and Mrs. Harry James. The following young folks were invited in and were prepared to meet the bride and groom and showered them with rice to their hearts content: Misses Mabel Bings, Edna Immenshuh, Ethel James, Victoria Lewis; Messrs. George Eversole, Ray Parr, Frances Horton and Lance Jamieson. After spending the evening in a social way and music, dainty refreshments were served. A very pleasant evening was reported. [25 Jan 1917]
  Family ID	F4455	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Documents

  Birth- Parr, Ellis Ellis Allen Parr is the name of a new baby son to arrive at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Parr, Monday, December 17.