Michigan Couple Wed in Holland Reformed Church Ceremony
Miss Kathleen Miersma and Ralph H Bjork were married at North Holland Re formed Church Holland Michigan in a double ring ceremony performed by Rev Miersma assisted by Dr Lester Kuyper. The bride wore a white satin gown and carried a white Bible with white carnations and red roses. The groom's party included several bridesmaids and ushers. A reception followed at the church dining room with a separate groom’s dinner at Jacks Restaurant. The couple plans Bermuda travel and will live in Littleton Massachusetts. The bride is a Cornell nursing graduate. the groom hold degrees from St Olaf and Minnesota and works as a research physicist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Miersma
Ralph H. Bjork
North Holland Reformed Church
Holland
Mich
Tunis Miersma
Herbert R.bjork
9Th St. NW
Miersma
Lester Kuyper
Gwynn Bailey
Clymer
N. Y
Daniel Ri
Glenn Rabe
Mankatop
Bestman
Thomas Miersma
Kenneth Kelly
Lancaster
Ronald Hagstrom
Addison, Ill
Cecil Tinderholt
Minneapolis
Gary Anderson
St. Louis Park
Minn
Mark Miersma
Jacks
Bermuda
Bjork
Littleton
Mass
Cornell University School of Nursing
New York
Allen Hamiltons to mark 25th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Allen Hamilton Dexter will observe their 25th wedding anniversary Sunday Open house will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church Their children will be hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Hamilton
Dexter
Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church
Monitor Neighbors Plan Christmas Party at Dexter School
The Monitor Neighbors organized a Christmas party for December 22 at the Dexter school. Attendees played cards and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Lottie Stern, Arthur Pater, Mrs. Pater, Harold Boeff, Harvey Tapp, Mrs. Delmar Tapp, and Mrs. Harvey Tapp who also served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monitor
Dexter
Lottie Stern
Arthur Pater
Pater
Harold Boeff
Harvey Tapp
Delmar Tapp
Miss Charlotte Elsner Weds Kenneth Iverson
Miss Charlotte Elsner daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Elsner 2121th Ave SW wed Kenneth D Iverson son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Iverson Austin Rt 5 at St Augustine Church. Msgr Robert Jennings officiated at noon with Sister Barbara present. Bride wore white velvet gown with empire bodice and detachable train. maid of honor wore pale pink crepe and burgundy velvet. best man Gary Iverson Ushered by Harold Schloo and Bernard Elsner. Afterward, couple will live in Minneapolis. she a Pacific High School graduate employed at First National Bank Minneapolis. he a Mankato State College graduate employed by Northern States Power Co. recently enlisted in the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Elsner
Bernard Elsner
Barbara Elsner
Gary Iverson
Harold Schloo
Minneapolis
Burlingame
Calif
Austin High School
Mankato
Sharon Maloney Weds Robert Dieser in Minneapolis
Mr and Mrs Owen Maloney announce the marriage of their daughter Sharon Lee to Robert Dieser of Minneapolis on Saturday The bride wore a white lace street length dress The groom is a Pacelli High School graduate and works in electronics at the University of Minnesota They will reside in Minneapolis Attending were Mr and Mrs William Dieser Teetersville Iowa and Mr and Mrs Owen Maloney
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Maloney
13Th Ave
D Ter
Sharon Lee
Robert Dieser
Minneapolis
John Dieser Sr
12Th Ave
Mrs. Dieser
Dieser
Austin High School
Pacelli High School
Electronics
University of Minnesoa
Luncheon Honors Diane Neubauer Bride-to-be Named
Miss Diane Neubauer was honored at a Saturday luncheon hosted by Mrs. John Trol jen at 1306 4th Ave SW with co hostess Mrs Norman Bridley Jr Gifts and door prizes went to Mrs Maurice Kroc and Mrs Lewis Neubauer The marriage to Gerald Wacholz is set for January 3 at Westminster Presbyterian Church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Neubauer
John Troljen
4Th Ave
Norman Bridley Jr
Maurice Kroc
Lewis Neubauer
Miss Neubauer
Gerald Wacholz
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Holly Varieties Color Yuletide Decoration
An exploration notes there are over six hundred varieties of holly with red berries and evergreen leaves, long valued as festive yuletide decor.
Thomas Nast and the Santa Claus portrait
Thomas Nast, a 19th century cartoonist, shaped the widely accepted image of Santa Claus known as the jolly old elf through his iconic portrait and depictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Nast
Santa Claus
Bride Jean Stewart Weds Steven Allen at Evansville Chapel
Miss Jean Palliser Stewart became the bride of Stephen John Allen in a double ring ceremony at the New Chapel, Evansville University, Evansville Indiana. The couple will reside in Evansville after a New Orleans honeymoon following a reception at the Jackson House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Stewart
Steven Allen
Church Women Hold Guest Day at Immanuel St Ansgar
The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League hosted its annual holiday luncheon and guest day at Immanuel Church in St. Ansgar. Programs included a sermonette by Rev Norman Betke, readings, a quartet, and Christmas decoration discuss ion. A buffet dinner honoring Sunday school teachers is planned for January 7 with Rev Obert Hoven as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League
Immanuel Church
St. Ansgar
Lawrence Dieterich
Norman Betke
0. J. Schroeder
Norman Berke
Marvin Westrum
Earl Hollatz
Arnold Feldt
Raymond Hartwig
Kenneth Duenow
Arthur Janzow
Obert Hoven
Osage
C. J. Schroeder
Esther Groth
Christmas Tea for DKG Chapter Hosts Gifts of Memory
Mrs Myrtle Grise 600 4th St SW hosted the annual Delta Kappa Gamma Christmas birthday tea Saturday afternoon with assistants Amanda Harver Helen Knutsen Ardith Kohlman Marie Kuehl. Carols were led by Dorothy Viker Effie Tollefson accompanied. Dolores Strupp led a brief business session. Members will contribute to the scholarship fund in memory of past president Eva Prestegard and a scholarship will be given in her honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Grise
4Th St. SW
Delta Kappa Gamma
Amanda Harver
Helen Knutson
Ardith Kohlman
Marie Kuehl
Doothy Viker
Effie Tollefson
Dolores Strupp
Sesson
Eva Prestegard
Silent auction and carols mark church event at Tee terville
St Peter's Lutheran Church Women held a silent auction on a Wednesday at the Tee terville church. Mrs Allen Hofland and Mrs Larry Muller chaired. After readings by Mrs Albert Bruggeman and Mrs Richard Clausen, Group 1 served a potluck luncheon. It was described as a mas party and family night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's
Astrid Campbell and Merlin J. Vandewege wed in Minneapolis
Astrid Campbell M Vandewege exchanged vows with Merlin John Vandewege at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church in Minneapolis. A family dinner followed at the University Club. Attendees included the bride's daughter Mrs James Fuller Stafford and the groom's son-in-law Dale Edward Schaffer. The couple will reside in Mankato after March 1 where he serves as president of First Federal Savings and Loan Assn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astrid V
Sjogren Campbell
Minneapolis
Austin
Merlin John Vandewege
Mankato
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church
University Club
James Fuller Stafford
Dale Edward Schaffer
Vandewege
The
First Federal Savings and Loan Assn
Danish Sisterhood Holiday Party and Gift Exchange
The Danish Sisterhood held a Christmas smorgasbord at Star Dust Supper Club and a gift exchange at Mrs. Esther Mickelsen's home. Mrs. Walter Fenske chaired the event. A Scandinavian bake sale is planned for Friday at the Mall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anishting Club
Stardust
Esther Mickelsen
14Th St. NW
Walter Fenske
Sisterhood
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Paul Jacobson
Bricelyn
Robby Remker
Robert Remkers
Blooming Prairie
Natalie Martin
Dean Martins
Oakland
Toys In
Brian Brandt
LeRoy Brandt
Austin Rt. 3
Ann Jacobson
Love
Id Jacobson
Santa
Mark Douglas Vaupel
Robert Vaupel
Grand Meadow
Tracy Levendusky
Mrs
Don Levendusky
Dano Riles
Paul Riles
Teresa DE Rousse
Toy Department
Carl DeRousse
3Rd Ave
Michigan
Bjork-Miersma
Marlea Brown
Mt. Emens
Gayla Bjork
Judith Miersma
Grace Ingwalson
Atlanta
Joan Moored
Jenison
Jane Mendleson
Boston
Allen Hamiltons
Betty Anderson
Austin Beauty Shop
1St Ave
Kenneth Iverson
Austin Public Library
Sharon Maloney
William Dieser
Teeterville, Iowa
Lowe
Mi Mall
Jean Palliser Stewart
Stephen John Allen
New Chapel
Evansville University
Evansville
Ind
Ralph Stewart
Treasure Island
Fla
John M. Allen
2Nd Ave
Virginia Wolf
Janella Carlisle
Scottsburg
Cindy Schenk
Douglas Allen
James Lilligan
Terry Hanna
Dunnville
Canada
Jackson
ALCW
Glov-Ett
Austin Boot
Salon
Cascade
Haiti
Astrid Campbell
M. Vandewege
Ensen’s Furniture
Blooming Prairie, Minn
Philomathian
Siva
Lotus
Columbia
Columbia Care
Woelfel
Jewelers
Avcta
Minnesota
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