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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1956
Page
8
James Lee Ruhland son of Mr and Mrs Frank Ruhland of Struble born in April 1956. The christening took place at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Arcadia Wisconsin with a blessing ceremony at the school.
The ceremony featured a bride in hand slipped lace and tulle gown with long lace borders and a bouffant veil edged in sequins. She carried a cascade pink carnation and white rose bouquet, escorted by her father. Matron of honor wore a green taffeta gown with net, lace points, and a lace headband, carrying a crystal gift bouquet. Bridesmaids wore coordinated lace and tulle ensembles with matching accessories. Additional attendants wore costumes echoing bridal tones, with floral accents and pearl detailing.
The ceremony featured David Schlesser as ringbearer, with Maurice’s Mito Schleser as bridesmaid and Bob Rotering as best man. Guests from Struble and Maurice attended a reception at the Legion club rooms with 150 present. The bride, Arcadia High School alumna, wore lace and nylon tulle with pearls, while the groom’s party wore dark trousers and white jackets. The couple plan a short trip to Milwaukee and will reside on the groom’s father’s farm after April 14.
Miss Junill Dugan wed Jim Papenhausen in a double ring ceremony at St Michaels Church Kingsley Thursday afternoon April 2. Officiant Janse. organist Mrs Beni Wessling. matron of honor Mrs Ronald Smid in mint satin with tulle overskirt. bridesmaid Miss Shela Ledgerwood in pink satin tulle. attendants carried pink and white roses. Dennis Dugan served as ring bearer. Kathy Dugan was flower girl in white nylon and parchment taffeta.
Le Mars Public School faces a stable faculty for 1956 57 with 10 of 53 teachers not returning. Plans indicate two marriages and relocations while several will teach in other districts or states. Five vacancies already filled with assignments shifting grade rooms and staff including Ruth Castér and Joan Rocifson.
Ruth Carothers of Akron will take over elementary music full time and direct two high school girls’ glee clubs plus string instruction. Janice Presthot of Le Mars will take over sixth grade duties. both join 43 signed contracts including Catherine Bernard and Ruth Custer, among others, at Westmar College.
Plymouth County Federation of Federated Clubs met in Remsen on April 11 with 96 members registered. Mrs A W Humomul chaired. welcomes were given by Mrs Elmer Kroeger. speakers included Mrs Nick Stelpflug and Miss Ruth Blach among others. awards for reading projects were presented.
Mis N Newendorp Mis Frank Scholer Mis Charles Aknes Mas Leland Hemingson and Mis Abknes represent two newly organized clubs set to join the Federation soon. Le Mars Friday club lists Jessie Thomas L Reeves Bertha Rothlsberger DS Worm sy Charles Von Berg Ethel South Esther Smith Richard Vogt. Wayne State College and Wayne State Teacher's College students stayed with parents Forest Vogt and A Null. Albert visiting Aurelia. Mr and Mrs W Paul Monnell Fort Dodge. Monnell linked to Vitamin Feed Co. Notice St James Branch M ALCOW to meet with Mrs M Kelly at 1000 p m for quilt making and meeting.
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