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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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