Caledonia Couple Wed In St Peter’s Church Ceremony
Frances Gengler and Glenn P. Check married at St. Peter’s Catholic Church Caledonia in a 11:30 a.m. ceremony. Bride wore white chantilly lace gown with veil and carried pink roses. Attendants included sister Nancy Gengler and Terrance Check. Reception for 150 at St. Mary’s Auditorium followed by plans to live in Glasco New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Matrilyn
Frances Gengler
Glenn P
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
John P. Gengler
Owatonna
Minn
Leonard N. Gengler
Henry C. Check
Redfield St
la Crosse
William Hoskins
Hokah
Robert Higgins
Nancy Gengler
Terrance Check
Gengler
Henry Frank
Myron Mosher
Milwaukee
St. Mary's Auditorium
Check
Glasco, NY
Oshkosh Bride Joins Hansen In First Methodist Church
Nancy Joan Paten daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur E Ziegenhagen of Oshkosh wed Arne Carl Hansen at First Methodist Church Oshkosh on Saturday June 13 Rev Leonard Eide officiating The bride wore white nylon tulle and chantilly lace with a pill box veil carrying white roses The couple planned a northern Wisconsin honeymoon and residence at 2422 A N 37th St Milwaukee He is an electrical engineer at Globe Union Inc She is a Milwaukee Downer College graduate and occupational therapy clinical affiliate in Milwaukee hospitals The wedding party included maid of honor Barbara Carpenter bridesmaids Ann Louise Ziegenhagen best man Richard Hansen and ushers Gordon and Richard Gehrke A reception at the Gehrke home followed and prenuptial showers were hosted by several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroquan
Nancy Joan Paten
Arne Carl Hansen
First Methodist Church
Oshkosh
Lennard Eide
Arthur E. Ziegenhagen
Chris J. Hansen
R. J. Viroqua
Barbara Carpenter
Ann Louise Ziegenhagen
Richard Hansen
Viroqua
Gordon
Richard Gehr
37Th St
Milwaukee
Milwaukee School of Engineering
the Globe Union, Inc
Bride
Milwaukee Downer College
Nancy Richards
South Milwaukee
David Rutledge
Gordon Gehrke
Ann Ziegenhagen
Louis Carpenter
Twin Sister Maid Of Honor At Schmidt Bes Nuptials
Sandra Schmidt and Thomas Best wed at Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Wednesday June 10 at 10 a.m. Rev James F Murphy officiated. Sandra’s twin sister Sharon Schmidt was maid of honor with bridesmaids and groomsmen named. Guests included local and visiting relatives. a noon dinner at Leo Hall for 75 followed by a large reception at Concordia Hall. The bride, from Melrose, wore Chantilly lace and tulle. the groom is a printer for the Melrose Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Schmidt
Thomas Best
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
James F. Murphy
Sharon Schmidt
James Best
Sue Bes
Elmer Hill
Norman Suler
Bill Schmidt
Wally Schoen
Jim Schomers
Dick Dana
Bob Serres
Ervin Schmidt
S. 13Th St
Sylvester Bes
la Crosse St
Chantilly
Leo Hall
Concordia Hall
Minneapolis
Redfield St
Melrose Chronicle
Additional Guests at Hole June Wedding
Additional guests at the Hole wedding on Thursday June 11 included Mrs Harold Backer Mary Ellen Elsa and Myrna of Winona Minnesota Sharon Ronnie David and Barbara Egge from Ferryville Wilbure Hosfeld from Holmen and Mr and Mrs Stan Wengyn of St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Backer
Mary Ellen
Elsa
Myrna
Winona
Minn
Sharon
Ronnie
David
Barbara Egge
Ferryville
Wilbure Hosfeld
Holmen
Stan Wengyn
St. Paul
Former Pastor Keay Visits New Jersey and New York
Mr and Mrs John Terpening flew to New York City on Sunday June 14 and then to Allendale New Jersey to visit Rev and Mrs Luther B Keay The Rev Keay formerly served as pastor of Ettrick Lutheran Church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Terpening
New York City
Allendale
N.J
Luther B. Keay
Rev. Keay
Ettrick Lutheran Church
Konetchy Golden Day Celebrated
Mr and Mrs Andrew Konetchy of 1615 S 10th St celebrated their golden wedding with a family dinner Sunday June 14 Their children Verna Higgins and Edward plus three grandchildren and three great grandchildren attended Mr Konetchy retired last year after 25 years with Heileman Brewing Co They married June 10 1909 at West Ave Methodist Church by Rev Cunningham with attendants Clara Konetchy and Viola Shumway
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Konetchy
S, 10Th St
Merlin
Verna) Higgins
Edward
Konetchy
Heileman Brewing Co
West Ave. Methodist Church
Cunningham
May Shumway
Clara Konetchy
Viola Shumway
Brille Family Visits Mexico from Blair Roots Ties span Blair to Guadalajara
Mr and Mrs Jon W Brille and their four daughters with Mrs Brille s sister Theresa Pala fax are visiting Guadalajara Mexico to renew citizenship and visit relatives. The Brilles who moved from Las Vegas to Blair last fall have ties to Hammond Wisconsin and Scofield High School where Mr Brille will teach next fall after their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Jon W. Brille
Brille
Theresa Palafax
Guadalajara
Republic of Mexico
Mexico
Mexico City
Mary Ellen
Audrey
Catherine
Deborah Brille
Las Vegas
Scofield High School
Lebakken Reunion Held at Lower Table Park in Galesville
A 1960 Lebakken family reunion drew 146 attendees at Lower Table Park, Galesville, on June 14. Whitehall residents included Clarence H. Johnson and family, John T. Johnson, Lillie and Esther Johnson, and the Howard Becker family. Highlights: Sam Moen, 79, oldest present. Arthur Martinson Jr., eight months, youngest. George Bruder, Milwaukee, farthest distance. Lewis Lebakken, Galesville, largest family with seven children. Lew is Lebakken elected president for 1960. officers named: Joseph Solberg vice president. Clarence H. Johnson secretary. Melvin Daffinson treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Lewis Lebakken
Joseph Solberg
Galesville
Clarence H. Johnson
Melvin Daffinson
Nelson Jr Receives MA Degree From Minnesota
Newell Jay Nelson Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Nelson of 3109 State Rd, earned a master of arts degree at the University of Minnesota Graduate School on Saturday June 13. He majored in physical education and minored in educational psychology. He previously earned a bachelor’s degree from La Crosse State College in 1955 and taught at Taylor High School in 1955-56. He will teach and coach in Winnabago, Minnesota, for the coming school year. Mr and Mrs Nelson attended the commencement that Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell Jay Nelson Jr
N. J. Nelson
State Rd
University of Minnesota
Nelson
la Crosse
Nelson Sr
Holy Cross Pair Wed In Racine I Do Not Provide a Title That Violates Privacy
Monica Larkin became the bride of Ned T. Lathrop in a 10 30 a m ceremony at Holy Cross Church Racine with Rev Nicholas B Beschta officiating. Attendants included Cecila Larkin and John Lathrop. Guests and local connections listed, couple to reside at 1135 Park Ave Racine after a trip to northern Minnesota. Lathrop is employed by American Motors Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monica Larkin
Raymond Larkin
Mississippi St
Ned T. Lathrop
William Lathrop
la Crescent
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Nicholas B. Beschta
Cecila Larkin
John Lathrop
Gregory Larkin
Daniel Lathrop
Charlotte Vonnanmre
Albert Immenschuk
Zahorek announces marriage of JoAnn to Larry Zenke
Bride elect JoAnn Zahorek of Galesville will wed Larry Zenke of Galesville at First United Presbyterian Church in Galesville on Sunday August 23. The couple is the daughter and son of Port Edwards and Galesville residents, with both families listed as Mr. and Mrs. Zahorek and Mr. and Mrs. Zenke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesville
John Zahorek
Port Edwards
JoAnn
Larry L. Zenke
Arthur Zenke
First United Presbyterian Church of
Blair UW Grads Honor Commencement Alumni
Two Blair students graduate from the University of Wisconsin annual commencement. Hugh R. Herreid earns a bachelor of science in electrical engineering and Gordon E. Otterson earns a bachelor of science in agriculture. Otterson is commissioned as a second lieutenant in the signal corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
University of Wisconsin
Hugh R. Herreid
Gordon E. Otterson
Otterson
Signal Corps
Engaged: Helene Suchanek to Michael Borchert in Minnesota
Mr and Mrs Jerry G Suchanek announce the engagement of their daughter Helene Marie Suchanek to Michael W Borchert son of Mrs Leona Borchert and the late William K Borchert New Ulm Both graduates of the College of Medical Technology Minneapolis Miss Suchanek a Milwaukee Downer College alumna is a laboratory technician at Barron Community Hospital Mr Borchert attended St Thomas College St Paul and is a laboratory and X ray technician at Bethel Hospital Mountain Lake Minnesota
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrillan
Jerry G. Suchanek
Inwood
Hatfield
Helene Marie
Michael W. Borchert
Leona Borchert
William K. Borchert
New Ulm
Suchanek
Milwaukee-Downer College
College of Medical Technology
Minneapolis
Barron Community Hospital
Borchert
St. Thomas College
St. Paul
Junior Flower Show Planned Grow Em and Show Em
Junior Garden Club met at Mrs Bradley Turner 2331 Mississippi St Wednesday June 10 Mrs Turner demonstrated flower arrangements and members made multiple arrangements The next meeting will be Wednesday July 8 at 2 pm at Bernard and James Himmelsbachs home A small flower show will be held with judges ribbons and awards Each member to make one arrangement at home and bring it to the meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley Turner
Mississippi St
Tuner
Bernard
James Himmelsbach
Mahlums Note Golden Day
Ettrick Wis residents Alfred W. Mahlum and Clara Ekern celebrated their golden wedding at Ettrick Lutheran Church with about 200 guests on Sunday June 14. Attendants included Ludvig Smikrud and the late Carl Larson’s family. distant guests hailed from Vancouver Omaha Chicago and La Crosse. The couple married June 12 1909 and have three sons and two daughters with twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild. A formal noon dinner followed at son Hiram Mahlum’s home with many relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettrick
Wis
Alfred W. Mahlum
Ettrick Lutheran Church
Ludvig Smikrud
Carl Larson
Emma Dahl
Vancouver
B.C
Edward Danforth
Omaha
Harry Roskind
Chicago
Wallace Ros
David Rayner
la Crosse
David Mahlum
French Creek
Orville Mahlum
Sara Myrland
Irwin Hogden
Clara Ekern
French Creek Lutheran Church
C. B. Bestul
Mahlum
Gale
Hiram
Oscar
Anoka
Minn
Clayton
Hixton
Helen Patterson
Minneapolis
Alfred
Lillian) Danforth
Hiram Mahlum
Ludvig. Smikrud
Henry Mahlum
Selmer Ekern
Harry Ekern
Anna Evenson
Lawrence Street
Eau Claire
Oscar Mahlum
Clayton Mahlum
Robert Stroot
Kasson
Guy Amoth
Patty
Laura Stroot
John Sorenson
Pyrl Evenson
Mmes
Clayton Sime
Harvey Olsen
Einar Stenberg
Alfred Truax
Arnold Folkedahl
Roy
Heater Thermostats Save Fuel and Prevent Overheating
Thermostats on water heaters act as fuel savers by preventing overheating and eliminating the need to remember to turn down or shut off the heater when leaving home for a few days.
Canadian Honeymoon Established Following June 10 Wedding
Marilyn Ann Knutson and Ardell O. Stalheim wed at Fagnernes Lutheran Church with Rev. Konrad Arberg officiating in a 2 pm ceremony. The couple, from Blair and Taylor, plan a Canada honeymoon before settling in Taylor. Stalheim farms and his bride teaches at Eleva-Strum School.
Oshkosh Couple Weds In Sacred Heart Style Ceremony
Barbara Joyce Durec daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Durec wed Donald W Lamson son of Mr and Mrs Warren Lamson in a 2 pm ceremony at St Pauls Catholic Church Saturday June 13. Rev James Geyer officiated. The bride wore white chantilly lace with seed pearl and sequin tiara. Attendants included Arliss Sesiak and Shirley Peters. After a reception at the bride parents home the couple will reside in Oshkosh where Lamson is employed at Oshkosh Motors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lisbon
Barbara Joyce Durec
Sam Durec
Donald W. Lamson
Warren Lamson
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
James Geyer
Arliss Seslak
Tomah
Shirley Peters
North Lake
Ill
Jack O’brien
Minneapolis
Dennis Nelson
Dennis Duree
Joan Karwicki
Chicago
Oshkosh
Mr. Lamson
Oshkosh Motors
Ettrick Bride Elect Honored at French Creek Lutheran
Ettrick Virginia Johnson was honored with a prenuptial shower at French Creek Lutheran Church on Monday evening June 15 attended by 150 friends and relatives. Miss Johnson and Donald Ronning of Melrose plan to marry Saturday June 27 at the church. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Carlie Johnson and a La Crosse State College rural education graduate who will teach at Hegg School in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettrick
Virginia Johnson
French Creek Lutheran Church
Mmes
Norval Anderson
Tilman Johnson
Roy Johnson
Orville Smikrud
Bernard Wood
William Blankenhorn
Spencer Thomas
Howard Blankenhorn
Doris
Vivian Anderson
Doris Onsrud
Miss Johnson
Donald Ronning
Oscar Ronning
Melrose
Carlie Johnson
la Crosse State College
Hegg School
Class Reunion Dinner Hosts Gather for Millennial Iowa Event
New Albin Iowa hosts Mr and Mrs Junior Middendorf entertained as dinner guests on Sunday June 7. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ken Wendland Cedar Falls Mr and Mrs Richard Genck Elmwood Mr and Mrs Harvey Rahn Altura Minn Mr and Mrs James Adams Minneapolis Mr and Mrs James Kuhlmann Hokah Minn Mr and Mrs Howard Johnson and family and Mr and Mrs Jack Errigan Houston Minn Women of the group are Middendorf's former classmates and the reunion has been annual for 11 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albin
Iowa
Junior Middendorf
Ken Wendland
Cedar Falls
Richard Genck
Elmwood
Harvey Rahn
Altura
Minn
James Adams
Minneapolis
James Kuhlmann
Hokah
Howard Johnson
Jack Errigan
Houston
Middendorf
Home Best Testing Laboratory claims on Blue Lustre carpet care
A home tested claim lauds Mrs. Homemaker as final arbiter of quality for Blue Lustre carpet cleaner. It highlights years of successful testing and notes that a half gallon cleans three 9x12 rugs with any applicator or long handle brush.
Arabian Horse Rider At Madison Show
Madison hosts the fifth Wisconsin All Arabian horse show June 20 and 21 at Dane County Fairgrounds arena. Twenty two halter classes Saturday and Sunday feature purebred and half Arabians in English, Western saddle, and informal driving. Performances begin 7 30 pm Saturday and 1 30 pm Sunday with Arabian Costume, music, and colorful tack. Tickets sold at the box office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
Desert
Joyce Grodivant
Janesville
Miraza
Miss Grodivant
Madison Horse Show
Phyllis Nelson Elroy Bride in June Wedding
Phyllis Nelson Elroy and Patrick J. Langney wed at St. Patrick’s Church on Saturday June 13 at 10 30 a m with Rev Philip Weller officiating. The bride wore white organza and yellow roses, with seed pearl veil. Attendants included Mavis Schaller and sisters Shirley and Judy Nelson. Jerome Langney was best man. groomsmen were Francis and Bernard Langley Jr. Guests were seated by Dean Allen and Everett Nelson. A reception and dance followed at Elroy Legion Hall. The couple will reside in Monticello where both have teaching positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elroy
Phyllis Nelson
Patrick J. Langney
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Philip Weller
Mavis Schaller
Bangor
Shirley
Judy Nelson
Jerome Langney
Francis
Bernard Langley Jr
Dean Allen
Evansville
Everett Nelson
Deerfield
Elroy Legion Hall
Leona Nelson
Bernard Langley Sr
Monticello
Flame For Small Pans
Homemakers note certain pans scorch more easily on high heat. Home economists find non aluminum utensils and small pans are prone to scorching when heat runs full. A new range feature auto adjusts top burner control to extend heat midway between center and edge of pan bottom.
La Crescent Group Honors Fathers
The Evening Star Chapter 71 held a Father s Day program on Friday June 12 in La Crescent Minnesota. Each attending father received a rose and readings on the origin of Father s Day were presented by Mrs. Ralph Jones with other readings by Mrs. William Dawes and Mrs. Robert Balgord. Vocal selections were offered by Mrs. Ralph Jones and Mrs. Adena Yolton and gifts were given to the men present. Guest Margaret Winch attended. The serving table displayed spring flowers from Mr and Mrs Harry Davis with co hosts Mr and Mrs Lyle Keller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Crescent
Minn
Evening Star
Ralph Jones
William Dawes
Robert Balgord
Adena Yolton
Margaret Winch
Harry Davis
Lyle Keller
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St. Peter’s
Ing
IBM
Kingston
N.Y
U.S. Navy
Maple Grove Club
Henry Check
Matthew Schmidt
Rudolph Lenser
Mrs, Glenn Check
RFD
Arne Hansen
Schmidt-Bes
Stella Pitsch
Jean Breidel
Norman Suhr
Sylvester Best
Sue Best
Chester Skiles
Jack Begeman
Gateway Transportation Office
Away
Andrew Gayin
Joseph Norton
Monona
Emmet Cahalan
Harpers Ferry
Ettrick, Wis
Mr. and
Lebakken
Holy Cross
Racine
Knights of Columbus Club
Co. J. Kluck
Columbus
Ohio
Joseph Kluck
Tim
Stevens Point
Charlotte Vannahmre
Dodge Center
Jane Derner
Rochester
Calvin Odenbach
Olathjie
Kan
John Killian
Florence Micek
Arcadia
Lloyd Twesme
Jerome Wozney
Independence
Lloyd Lathrop
Austin
Harry Lathrop
Cross Lake
Gary
Gavin Grob
Robert Bateman
James Odenburg
Minnesota
Mrs. Lathrop
UW Grads
West Salem
W. R. McClintock
Susan Rae
Ronald E. Bockenhauer
Clarence Bockenhauer
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Onalaska
William Spah
Virginia Mary
Gerald Jones
Carl Jones
American Motors
Kenosha
Cashton
Rose Ann
Eugene G. Hurtz
Peter Hurtz
Rockland
Alphonse Flock
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Norwalk
A. J. Braun
Sharon Kay
Patrick M. McMenamy
Joseph McMenamy
St. Francis Catholic Church
L. H. Bruce
Middleton
Barbara Sue
Myral J. Moseng
Salmer J. Moseng
Wisconsin State College
Whitewater
Moseng
Trane Co
Kubiak’s
Marilyn Ann Knutson
Ardell O. Stalheim
Fagernes Lutheran
Konrad Arberg
Spencer Knutson
Albert Stalheim
Taylor
Wallace Solberg
Lois Grady
Judy
Linda Nordby
Mmnes
George Nordby
Richard Knutson
Richard Krause
Sander Lynhammer
Victor Kittleson
Sandra McBride
Joan Nelson
Tan
Doerflinger
Phyllis Nelson Elroy Bride
Mrs. Langley
Mauston School
Main St
Tataline
Lovelier
Sapphire and Black
Gloria Swanson
Missy
Brooks
la Crescent Group
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