Ingham-Mecosta-Saint Joseph County MI Archives News.....John  HAVERSTICK & Goldie HAND Married in Lions Den 1 April 10, 1926
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Lansing State Journal, Page 2 April 10, 1926
"Couple to be Wed in Lion' Den
MISS GOLDIE HAND and JOHN HAVERSTICK

    If the lions are willing a Lansing couple will be wedded in a den 
populated by these wild beasts, Tuesday evening, April 13, at the Elks Indoor 
circus which is to continue all of the next week at the armory.
    The bride and groom will be Miss Goldie Hand 424 Greenlawn avenue and John 
Haverstick, 1814 Bradley street.  The marriage and the trip into the lions' 
den will be new experiences for both.
    Judge William Steinkohl of municipal court will perform the ceremony.
   "I have consented to officiated with the understanding that I will be 
permitted to remain outside of the steel arena." said Judge Steinkohl, who is 
said to have been one of the originators of the "safety first" movement.
    Officials of the Elks lodge who are sponsoring the event report that the 
groom has been an adventurer and is without fear.  They say he has convinced 
his bride that no harm will come to her.  There will be 12 wild animals in the 
arena to witness the ceremony and they may take occasion to bit their initials 
in the certificate."   

Additional Comments:
Goldie Hand was the daughter of John Harvey HAND and Fraces Grace GREEN. 
Goldie died in 1978.

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