English Lutheran ceremony links Meir Gillette nuptials
Susan Louise Meir married Norman Latimer Gillette Jr. in an English Lutheran Church ceremony with vows at 11 am conducted by Rev. Stefan T. Guttormsson. Attendants included Cath erine Meir and Terry Gillette, with a reception for 400 at Stoffel hall and a honeymoon planned for San Francisco and Las Vegas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Louise Meir
Norman Latimer Gillette Jr
English Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity
Stefan T. Guttormsson
Catherine Meir
Terry Gillette
Pamela Gust
Donald Vinger
Richard Flaten
Robert Hurtgen
Peter Hurtgen
Carl Tabbert
Frank
Donald Gillette
Stoffel Hall
Richard A. Meir
Norman L. Gillette
Cass St
Gillette
San Francisco
Las Vegas
S. 22Nd St
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co
Cyrus Gillette
Lyle Gillette
Don Gillette
Allen Menke
Walter Whiting
Pam Gust
Ruth Gruen
Holiday Inn
Away
K. D. Bowman
Mobile
Ala
Floyd Knotts
Houston
Texas
W. A. Holmes
Evanston
Ill
Frank Donaldson
Minneapolis
Francis O'Hearn
Russell Drake
Rochester
Minn
James Whalen
Glenview
Gertrude Verhulst
Janesville
Wisconsin Women Club Convention Opens In Eau Claire
The 68th annual Wisconsin Federation of Women’s Clubs convenes May 17 to 20 in Eau Claire with theme Service For Freedom and Growth. Leaders include Mrs. Clarence J. Weber and Mrs. David P. Barnes. notable speakers include General Bruce Clarke and Dr. Edmund I. Zawacki. The agenda features addresses, planning sessions, a Young Artists program, and a banquet with Shell Oil Foundation awards.
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Eau Claire
Wis
Service For Freedom and Growth
Wisconsin Federation of Women’s Clubs
Clarence J. Weber
Sheboygan
David P. Barnes
Hotel Eau Claire
State Theater
Weber
Kenneth L. Reed
Kenosha
Earle A. Brown
Pittsburgh
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Madison Minister Leads United Church Women Bible Session
Rev. J. Ellsworth Kalas of First Methodist Church Madison will lead a Bible study at the United Church Women convention May 10–11. Using The Mind With Power by Suzanne DeDietrich as his theme he urges attendees to become acquainted with it. Sessions occur at First Presbyterian Church. Kalas has served Watertown Green Bay and Madison since 1950 and once interim preached at Mission House Theological Seminary. Born in Sioux City Iowa he studied at Wisconsin Garrett and Harvard, earning multiple honors and prizes and traveling to Africa in 1961 for scholarly and religious outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ellsworth Kalas
First Methodist Church
Madison
United Church Women
Suzanne DeDietrich
First Presbyterian Church
Watertown
Green Bay
Mission House Theological Seminary
Sioux City
Iowa
University of Wisconsin
Garrett Biblical Institute
Harvard University
Breakfast and meetings planned for Sheboygan event
The safety division chaired by Mrs. Jacob Fessler of Sheboygan will sponsor a Thursday breakfast where Mrs. Russell Clements, General Federation chairman, will speak. Junior women meet Monday May 17 at Hotel Eau Claire with Mrs. James Zander presiding. A "What Makes the Clock Tick" panel by department chairs, a luncheon in the Continental Room with Mrs. William Weiss performing Our Wisconsin Heritage, and Mrs. Thomas Houde speaking on Democracy in Service are featured. A Paul Bunyan picnic at Carson Park will climax the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R. Houde
Kankakee
Ill
General Federation
Town
Marshall Lincoln
Indianapolis
Anti-Crime Crusade
Bruce C. Clarke
Arlington
United States Army
Freedom Foundation
Valley Forge
Freedom
Hanna Kiep
Washington, D.C
Warren F. Knowles
Wisconsin
Angus B. Rothwell
Robert 0. Gibbon
Wisconsin State University
Eau Claire
S. V. Abramson
Shorewood
Linda Skoug
Jean Knudtson
Peggy Svacina
Elk’s Club
Thor Gustafson
Weber
Rudolf Beiser
Menomonie Theater Guild, Inc
Mabel ‘Tainter
Jacob Fessler
Sheboygan
Russell Clements
Hotel Eau Claire
James Zander
Shawano
William Weiss
Thomas Houde
Feats for Fit Feet
A daily routine to relieve sore feet after long days. Dancers use toe lifts and rotations, pick up a pencil with their toes, roll a rubber ball under the arch, massage ankles, and keep skin moisturized with baby oil.
Tea Service Etiquette for Lunch Settings
If you plan to serve tea or coffee with lunch place the teaspoon to the right of the knife or on the saucer that accompanies the tea or coffee cup.
Prenuptial Shower Honors Blair Residents in Blair Wisconsin
Marlyce Ericksmoen and Richard Fox were honored at a prenuptial shower on Sunday May 2 at Zion Lutheran Church Hall Blair Wisconsin. Charles Knutson served as master of ceremonies and pianist with Cynthia Berg performing bass clarinet. Readings were given by Mrs Ray Solberg and Carol Steinke. Solberg sang. Hostesses were Mrs Edward Schroeder Mrs Arthur Solberg Mrs Omer Knutson and Basil Shelley. The couple will wed on Saturday May 15 at Zion Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Wis
Marlyce Ericksmoen
Richard Fox
Zion Lutheran Church Hall
Charles Knutson
Cynthia Berg
Ray Solberg
Carol Steinke
Solberg
Mmes
Edward Schroeder
Arthur Solberg
Omer Knutson
Basil Shelley
Marlyce
Richard
Zion Church
Wardrobe purging tips to reclaim closet space
When cleaning your closet, remove items not worn in a year or two. This ruthless approach frees space for new purchases and helps keep your wardrobe efficient and ready for current needs.
Beer for setting hair in salons described
A historical note explains using beer as a setting aid in beauty salons. It states beer provides holding power, leaves no odor after drying, and is applied to shampooed hair before rolling.
Aquinas High to Host Art Foods and Family Fair
The Sunday May 9 Aquinas High School event centers on the fair theme Fun at the Fair. Sister M. Madonna leads art sets creating a merry go round and fun house in the gym while Sister M. Dorothea staffs concession stands with food delicacies. Sister M. Althea showcases living arts with home craft centerpieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aquinas High School
M. Madonna
M. Dorothea
M. Althea
Miranda Rim Mert Elected as Offcier in VFW Auxiliary
Miranda Rim Mert is added to the roster as colorbearer of Thomas Rooney Auxiliary 1530 Veterans of Foreign Wars, elected at the district conference in Viroqua. Green cabbage salad is described as tasty with a sour cream dressing and orange sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miranda Rimmert
Thomas Rooney
Viroqua
Prayer Service Honors Mothers at Masonic Temple
Bethel 27 Job’s Daughters and DeMolay will host a prayer service for mothers Sunday at 8 30 a m at the Masonic Temple Tom Murphy master councilor will preside honored queen Lynne Williams will pay tribute to mothers Mrs Harold Murphy will address the sons and daughters Jobie Kathy Simpson will give a parable to mothers and Jobie Kris Shannon will sing Past master councilor James Rahn will speak Breakfast served by the dads at nine
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Job
Joseph Miller
Antrim Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding in Mabel
Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Antrim observed their golden anniversary on May 2 with a family dinner at Myrtle's Home Cafe and a party at Matie Antrim's home. The pair wed April 21 1915 in Harmony and lived in Mabel where Antrim edited The Mabel Record until 1949. They have two children Kathryn Erickson Milwaukee and Ray Antrim St Paul and three grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel, Minn
E. R. Antrim
Myrtle
Matie Antrim
Clifford Burkhholder
Antrim
Gladys Manning
Harmony
W. W. Smith
Mabel
Mabel Record
David
Kathryn) Erickson
Milwaukee
Ray
St. Paul
Nehring Thompson wedding held in Baldwin Wisconsin
Nancy Jeanne Nehring of Baldwin and Ronald Joseph Thompson of Spring Valley were married at Geths... Lutheran Church on May 1. The couple's parents are listed as Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Nehring and Mr. and Mrs. Gerhart Thompson. Attendants included Carol Machovee, Harold Thompson, Karen Horkey, Ellen Thompson, James Traynor and Thomas Nehring with Irving Nehring and Lloyd Fisher as ushers. The bride wore white silk organza and lace. the groom is a DHIA fieldman for St. Croix. They will reside in Baldwin and honeymoon in Colorado.
New Vinyl Jockey Cap Charms Young Girls
A new fashion favorite for young girls is a pert vinyl plastic jockey cap. It needs only surface sponging with suds followed by rinse wiping to stay clean.
Roll-up metal tubes save space for travel kits
Packing for a trip, roll-up metal tubes save space keeping cosmetics and shaving cream compact. The lightweight design helps maximize luggage capacity and minimize bulk on the road.
Jernander Swiggum Ritual in Westby Wisconsin
Shelby Jean Jernander and Gordon Charles Swiggum wed at Vang Lutheran Church in Westby Wisconsin on Saturday May 1. The ceremony officiated by Rev H O Aasen included a 2 PM service with a reception for 200 in the church hall and a roster of local relatives and out of town guests attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westby
Wis
Shelby Jean Jernander
Gordon Charles Swiggum
Vang Lutheran Church
H. O. Aasen
Alton Kinserdahl
Gordon Wallace
Viroqua
Lester Jernandez
Janesville
Gloria Strangstalen
Glenn Siverhus
George Swiggum
Orland Olson
Orland Kinserdahl
Ronald Manske
Linda Leum
Betty Wennette
Lois Swiggum
Barbara Swiggum
Luetta Swiggum
Kaye Jernander
Sharon Torpy
Betty Stalsberg
Audrey Manske
Rachel Iverson
Bekky
Christening of Cathy Irene Herried at Blair church
Cathy Irene Herried infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Herried was baptized Friday evening April 30 by Rev. K. M. Arberg. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. James Ekern Valerie Ekern and Leon Herried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair, Wis
Cathy Irene
Douglas Herried
K. M. Arberg
James Ekern
Valerie Ekern
Leon Herried
Chaseburg Baptism at St. Peter’s Church
Owen Michael Larson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Larson, was christened at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chaseburg on Sunday May 2 with sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Myron Lepke.
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Chaseburg
Wis
Owen Michael
Sidney Larson
St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Myron Lepke
Mid-Summer Weddings Announce Two Engagements
Mr and Mrs John Baumgartner of 617 Mississippi Street announce the engagement of their daughter Carol Jean to Robert Wallace Lubinsky of Rochester Minnesota. Their marriage is set for Saturday July 24 at St Wenceslaus Catholic in Black River Falls Wisconsin. Susan Kay Hoonsbeen of La Crosse is the bride elect of Paul F Akin of La Crosse. Hoonsbeen a 1964 La Crosse State University graduate who teaches music in Dubuque Iowa. Her fiancé is the son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Akin of Claremore Oklahoma, a Oklahoma State University graduate employed by the Trane Company in La Crosse. Their wedding is planned for Saturday July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Baumgartner
Mississippi St
Carol Jean
Robert Wallace Lubinsky
John Lubinsky
Rochester
Minn
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
Black River Falls
Wis
Susan Kay Hoonsbeen
Paul F. Akin
la Crosse
Jerry Hoonsbeen
Miss Hoonsbeen
la Crosse State University
Dubuque
Iowa
Raymond Akin
Claremore
Okla
Oklahoma State University
Trane Company
Excellent Combination Ham Steak with Potatoes and Peas
Mix diced cooked potatoes with cooked green peas and white sauce then serve with broiled ham steak.
Galesville May Musical Tea Highlights Local Talent
Galesville Music Study Club hosted a musical tea on May 1 featuring Trempealeau High School vocal sextette members Vickie Bucholz Christie Sacia Debbie Anderson Patty Wood Pamela Brunkow and Patty Leavitt. Performances included flute duos solos by Vickie Baye and Lynn Erickson piano pieces and various ensembles with accompanists. A chorus of Little Ettrick girls sang with multiple helpers and the program used Latin titles.
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Galesville
Wis
Galesville Music Study Club
Trempealeau High School
Vickie Bucholz
Christie Sacia
Debbie Anderson
Patty Wood
Pamela Brunkow
Patty Leavitt
Patty
Peggy Wood
Vickie Baye
Rolf Giere
Bob Sacia
Kenneth Poss
J. O. Beadle
Barbara Buttman
Henry Lease
Lynn Erickson
Laurel Thompson
Bob Enghagen
Pauline Solberg
Gene Steffee
Don Poss
Rolf Hammer
Betty Wagner
Zion Lutheran Bridal Pair At Galesville
Gayle Marie Benrud and Kenneth Le Roy Jacobs exchanged wedding vows at Zion Lutheran Church Galesville Wisconsin on a Saturday afternoon ceremony. Rev Vernon A Hintermeyer officiated with Vicki Pickering and Ronald Jacobs as attendants. The bride wore white lace and satin with red and white carnations. A reception for 30 followed at Mike's Supper Club. The couple will reside in Galesville where the groom works for Trane Company La Crosse. Prenuptial hostesses included Mrs Allison Pickering Mrs Dora Robinson Vicki Pickering Anne Jick and Ann Severson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesville
Wis
Gayle Marie Benrud
Martinus Benrud
Kenneth le Roy Jacobs
Vilas Jacobs
Vernon A. Hintermeyer
Zion Lutheran Church
Vicki Pickering
Ronald Jacobs
Miss Pickering
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Susan Meir
Edmund I. Zawacki
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Carl S. Winters
Oak Park
America
Shell Oil Foundation
G. H. Barrett
Shell Oil Company
Chicago
Esankors
Main Street
United Church
Vilas
Frankenburgen
Phi Eta Sigma
Delta Sigma Rho
Phi Kappa Phi
Garrett
Kidder
Trustees
Africa
J. E. Kalas
Handy
State Rd
ILI
Jers
Aquinas
E.R. Antrims
Baldwin
Trip
Osae
Geol
Rose Prestige Jewelers
Jernander
Jack Torpy
Judy Anderson
Clarice Moilien
Kay
Mavis Jacobson
Irvin Becker
Gary
Steven
Orrin Stakston
Larry Leum
Verde Holte
John Jacobson
Larry Strangstalien
Coon Valley
Gloria Strangstalien
Alene Melby
Allen Olson
Duane Munson
Lou Ann Leum
Alfred Swiggum
Larry Langrehr
Sparta
Gary Moe
Glen Nelson
Loren Cade
Jim McGuire
Cora Carlson
Marjorie Master
Larry Skolas
Boys
Oscar M. Holte
Earl
Floyd Holte
Caledonia
Lillian Olson
Carolyn Willis
Phil Seller
Beverly Mitchell
Rockland
Laverne Iverson
Columbus
Peter Bekkum
River Falls
Blaine Pederson Jr
Fubr Studio
Folsom
Gordon Swiggum
Arena
Musical Tea Gale Club
Hammer
Steffes
Arthur Ofsdahl
Mary Walsh
Susan McDonah
Mmes. Hammer
Paul Link
Lani Schilling
Steve Fidika
Dana Hansen
Kathy Oedsma
Susan Smith
Mary Lou Shakkoin
Kathy Cantrell
Lokhion
Florence Davis
Newburys
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