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Konkols Renew Nuptial VowsMr. end Mrs. Anion Konkol, Amherst, renewed their nuptial vows Saturday at 9 a.m., preceding a Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Mary of Mount Carmel Church, Fancher, the same church In which their marriage took place a half century ago. The Rev. Thaddeus Szczerbicki, who officiated, offered the benediction for the Golden Jubilarians before an altar- decked with yellow and bronze rhums, gold leaves and ferns.The couple was preceded to the altar by two of their grandchildren, Cheryl Lockwood and Kenneth Kbnkol, dressed as a miniature bridal couple and a greatgrandchild, Kim Koss who acted as flower girl. Then followed fiveof tljp original attendants, Mrs. JosephJoseph Sopa, Mr. and Mrs. AlexPatoka and Max Trzebiatowski.*Mr. Kionkol was presented with a gold cane and Mrs. Konkol a gold crucifix.For the Golden Anniversary event Mrs. Konkol chose a Luriks brocade mettalic sheath with a wide cowl neckline. A gold velvet beaded pillbox hat and matching accessories completed her ensemble. A gold ribbon tied her corsage of cymbidium orchids.After the mass breakfast was served to the immediate family and relatives at the Wildwood Gardens. A gold and white theme was carried out in the dining room and hall decorations.Dancing followed the dinner which was served to about 100 families at 4:30 p.m. Guests attended from Chicago, Milwaukee. Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Mequon, Menasha. Rosholt, Wisconsin Rapids and local areas.Mr. and Mrs. Konkol were the parents of 14 children, three of whom have since died. The 11 living children were present for the occasion. They are: Sister Mary Philomene SSJ, Chicago; Sister Mary Donvina SSJ, Milwaukee; Sister Mary Rosabel le SSJ. Stevens Point; Mrs. Henry (Ernestine) Herman, Mrs. Lloyd (Virginia! Miller, Mrs. Gilbert (Mary Ann) Zakrzewski and Mrs. Leo (Antoinette) Hoppe, Milwaukee; Conrad and Dominic Kon-MR. AND'MRS. ANTON KONKOLMrs. Lawrence .(Marge) IwanskL Mequon. The honored coupM have 34 grandchildren and eigty great-grandchildren. ;Mr. and Mrs. Konkol were both bom in the Town of Stockton. Mrs. Konkol Is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. AndrewTrzebiatowski. Mr. Konkol’s parents are the late Mr. and Mrs. John Konkol.The couple have been life long residents of Portage County where Mr. Konkol engaged in fanning until his retirement seven years ago.Junior Women Attend Fall ConferenceMrs. Hans Vettert-i^tekJent ofthe Stevens Point Jtihfor Worn* an’s Club, and Mrs. M.X. Nelson,tional project by junior members of the General Federation of Women's Clubs during 1961-63.Workshops were conducted In parliamentary law, mental health; and the project needs of Southjunior executive board tepreKn* J™ Cdony, Mendota, and t h e ative. were among 35 delegates bacons* CoumU for Mentally22 Wisconsin Federation ofWomen’s Clubs junior clubs attending the annual Fall Confer-id SaturdaylBpdtmtlLat the Wagon-»1enoe held Sa Wheel,Highlighting #»e day's program were adflrejjm by tworepresent atives of the medical, ship “SS HOPE,” Washington, DC., Mrs.Ann S. Massey, director of women's activities for HOPE, andMrs. Betty Ahern, one of the __HOPE nurses who served during n , , , c , .operations in Indonesia and Viet KeDeKOnS tntertOin Nam. The speakers explained the work being done by the medical ship and presented colored slidesRetarded Children, Jnc. WFWC junior state projects. A review of plans for the national convention rtf the General Federation to be,held''June 10-14 In Milwaukee was also presented.Members of the Beloit Junior Woman's Club were hostesses for the business sessions conducted in the Pigallc Music Halt and a luncheon held in the Key Club at the Wagon Wheel.taken during HOFE operations kol. Amherst. Mrs. Russell (Vi) 1 in southeast Asia. Support of Lockwood. Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; ’ HOPE has been chosen as a nalt;Guests From AreaAt a regular meeting of Bar-' bara Rebekah Lodge No. 9 held Monday evening at the Odd Fellows Hall. 30 guests from Waupaca, Wisconsin Rapids and lol* were entertained. ,Following the meeting, games.
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Stevens Point Daily Journal
Stevens Point, Wisconsin, US
Tue, Nov 06, 1962
Page 9
Full Page
Clipped by
Hope C.
WI, USA 27 Feb 2019
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