United In Summer Wedding

 

The Immanuel Lutheran Church of Bethune, Colorado, was the scene of a wedding Sunday, July 23, at 2:30 when Miss Janie Annette Ramsey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Ramsey of Seibert, became the bride of George Stahlecker, son of W. R. Stahlecker of Bethune.

 

Rev. Walter Rath officiated at the single ring ceremony. The pianist, Mrs. Janet Lindgren of Johnstown, played the traditional wedding music and accompanied the vocalist, Roger Lindgren, who sang, "The Lord's Prayer" and "God Gave Me You." Members of the wedding party were Miss Jane Richie of Limon and Miss Sally Flemming of Arvada, bridesmaids; Willard Stahlecker, best man; Ivan Stahlecker, groomsman; both brothers of the groom; ushers were Ron Jay, cousin of the bride, and Jerry Meyer.

 

The bride, given in marriage by her father, walked down the white-carpeted aisle carrying a bouquet of white roses, white gladioli and white daisies in green foliage. Baskets of white gladioli and blue carnations adorned the altar. Her floor-length gown was of white peau de sole satin with white lace. The lace-covered empire bodice was fashioned with short scalloped neckline. The white satin A-line skirt was trimmed with white lace appliques in front. A white satin band and bow trimmed the waistline. The scalloped lace train trimmed with five white satin bows down the center fell from the back shoulder area. Her short veil fell from a seed pearl crown. Her only jewelry was a cultured pearl drop.

 

For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Ramsey wore an A-line pink organza dress with matching accessories. She had a white carnation corsage. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was held in the church basement. Assisting at the reception were Miss Jean Stahlecker, sister of the groom; Miss Merlene Jay, cousin of the bride; Mrs. Doris Jay, aunt of the bride; Mrs. Janet Lindgren, Miss Lina Wittman and Mrs. Lola Hartley.

 

Following a honeymoon trip to the mountains, the young couple are at home, north of Bethune, where the groom is engaged in farming and the bride is teaching school at Idalia High.

 

Mrs. Stahlecker is a granddaughter of Mrs. Mary J. Ramsey and the late Mr. and Mrs. Scott Jay of Bucklin.

Out of town guests at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Chester Ramsey of Bucklin; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Arndt, Hutchinson; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jay, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Jay and Renee, and Mrs. Merle Jay and Merlene of Leoti.

 

–Newspaper clipping saved by Verna (Dawson) Karns.

[The wedding took place 23 July 1967. The newspaper was The Bucklin Banner dated Thursday, Sept. 21, 1967. Janie's mother was Hazel Marie (Jay) Ramsey, daughter of Scott and Bessie (Karns) Jay.]