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Clara Wilt Flory

Female - 1982


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  • Name Clara Wilt Flory 
    Born Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 9 Aug 1982  Denver, Denver County, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 12 Aug 1982 
    Person ID I65  Rossville
    Last Modified 2 Jul 2018 

    Father Irvin Blaine Wilt,   b. 4 Aug 1879, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Nov 1957, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Mother Anna Swearingen Wilt,   b. 18 Oct 1879, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Jun 1967, Howard, Elk County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Family ID F28  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Ebbert Flory 
    Married 21 Jun 1924  Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Joel Flory
     2. Mark Wilt Flory,   b. 10 Aug 1925, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Jan 1945, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 19 years)
    Documents
    Bridal Shower- Wilt, Clara 1
    Bridal Shower- Wilt, Clara 1
    Miss Clara Wilt, whose marriage to Mr. Ebbert Flory takes place the latter part of June, was complimented with a luncheon today by Mrs. Horace Adams, Jr. at her home in Maple Hill. Places were laid for:

    Miss Wilt, Miss Ruby Wilt, Miss Arline Wilt, Miss Mary Adams, Mrs. George Eversole, Mrs. Floyd Flannagan, of Topeka, Mrs. Lance Jamieson, Mrs. Lowell Hook, Mrs. Adams.
    Bridal Shower- Wilt, Clara 2
    Bridal Shower- Wilt, Clara 2
    Miss Arline Wilt and Miss Gladys Hopkins entertained at a miscellaneous shower at the former's home Wednesday afternoon complimentary to Miss Clara Wilt, whose engagement to Mr. Ebbert Flory, of Topeka, has recently been announced. The invited guests included: Misses Clara Wilt, Ruth VanOrsdol, Clara Hopkins, Ruth Rogers, Nora Stamp, Mildred James, Fern Towles, Winifred McCollough, Sara McCollough; Mesdames Gladys Hook, Mabel Eversole, Clara Counts, Vina McCoid, Ivalue Jamieson and Doris McAdams of Maple Hill.
    Marriage- Wilt, Clara-Flory, Ebbert
    Marriage- Wilt, Clara-Flory, Ebbert
    WILT-FLORY
    Mr. Ebbert Flory and Miss Clara Wilt were quietly married at the home of Rev. James Naismith in Lawrence, Saturday, June 21. There were no attendants.

    Mr. and Mrs. Flory left immediately following the ceremony on a short visit in Kansas City and returned to Dover Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Flory went to housekeeping in a new portable bungalow recently completed for them.

    The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Wilt, of this city. She was born and reared here, completed her education in the city grade and high schools, and is a talented young woman.

    Mr. Flory is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Flory of Howard, Kansas, owners of the Howard Citizen, the leading newspaper in that city. Mr. Flory holds a response position with the Lutjohnn Construction Co. and has superintended the constitution of several of the fine new concrete bridges built in this county, including the one north of Rossville, one north of Menoken, another in Topeka and at present is working on one at Dover.

    Both young people have the sincere wishes of their many friends in the community for much joy and happiness.
    Last Modified 17 Nov 2017 13:48:57 
    Family ID F1967  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 21 Jun 1924 - Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 9 Aug 1982 - Denver, Denver County, Colorado Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents
    Obituary- Flory, Clara
    Obituary- Flory, Clara
    Clara Wilt Flory
    Mrs. Clara Wilt Flory, 78, died at her home in Denver, Colo., on Monday, August 9, 1982, following a short illness with cancer.

    Clara Wilt, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I.B. Wilt, was born in Rossville, where she and Mr. Ebbert Flory were married.

    Survivors include a son, Joel Flory, Denver, Colo.; and one brother, Roy R. Wilt, Rossville.

    Graveside services were held August 12, at 10 a.m. at Howard, Ks.