The Jewel Ball – Debutante Tea
The Jewel Ball Debutante Tea was held on June 5th at The Kansas City Country Club. Blythe Launder, Betsey Haynes and Victoria Launder served as the Tea co-chairmen.
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| Paget Higgins, Mary Jane Barnes and Sue Esrey poured the tea. |
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| The serenade was a special surprise for the guests. |
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| Mary Reed and Page Reed flanked Shawsie Branton. |
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| An elegant arrangement was surrounded by Jewel Ball scrapbooks. |
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| Wendy Burcham received a rose from her daughter, Emily Burcham, while Cynthia Burcham watched. |
Additional photos in the July 9, 2016 issue and on The Insider
Photo Credit: Wirken Photography
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