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The Jewel Ball – Prelude Party

The Jewel Ball Prelude Party was held on May 30th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Janet Russell was the honorary chairman of The Jewel Ball, and Margi Pence served as the chairman.

Also featured in the June 29th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Mary S. Watkins and Mark McDonald

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Amy Sachse and Nancy Sachse
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Mike and Nancy Thiessen flanked Betsi Waldeck, page.
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Kurt Jensen, Andrew Herst and Madeleine Sullivan
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Nelson Costello, Maddie Jurden, J.J. Hjalmarson, Maggie Glaze, and Gordie Hamilton
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David Hall, Allison Hall and Donald Hall, Jr.
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Abbey Jones, Jacqueline Kerr and Allison Hall
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Ann Marie Hamilton, Tori Taggart and Janet and Colonel Phil Taggart

 

 

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