Repeat Marriage Vows For Olson Gilbertson Couple
Eleanor Ruth Olson and Orville Irvin Gilbertson renewed their vows at Blanchardville Lutheran Church in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Torgney Kleven. The bride wore ivory satin with a scalloped neckline and pearly brooch, accompanied by bridesmaids Colleen Johnson and Vicki Lynn Jenny, with Henry Gilbertson as best man. The couple, parents Mr and Mrs Hans Snortland and Mr and Mrs Clarence Hanson, plan to reside at 1805 10th Street after a reception following the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Ruth Olson
Orville
Gilbertson
Sweet Williams
Orville Irvin Gilbertson
Blanchardville Lutheran Church
Torgney Kleven
Miss Olson
Vern Cary
Monroe
Anna Olson
Devils Lake
N. D
Colleen Johnson
Blanchardville
Vicki Lynn Jenny
Henry Gilbertson
Lester Pederson
Alve Gilbertson
Charles
Cook
Hans Snortland
Dev 'Fils Lake
Clarence
Hanson
Cavy
Donna Everson
Norna Pederson
Donna Bowman
Carol Lofgren
Aileen Wells
Charles Cook
Devils Lake Central High School
10Th Street
Miss Kofoed Honored At Farewell Party
A farewell gathering honored Miss Ann Kofoed daughter of Rev and Mrs Ralph K Kofoed before her move to River Falls Dinner at Maple Grove Inn was followed by social whist at Marilyn Plates home 1723 19th street Prizes went to Suzanne Kingston Jane Ruf and Ardath Orians A corsage and gift were given to Miss Kofoed Attendees included Ann Kofoed Karen Kindschi Marilyn Miller Judith Nelson Elsa Schindler Dianne Snyder Sondra Simpson Susan Blumer Marcia Smith Carol Galli and Mrs Howard Orians
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kofoed
Ann Kofoed
Ralph K. Kofoed
River Falls
Maple Grove Inn
Marilyn Plate
19Th Street
Suzanne Kingston
Jane Ruf
Ardath Orians
Miss Kofoed
Karen Kindschi
Marilyn Miller
Judith Nelson
Elsa Schindler
Dianne Snyder
Sondra Simpson
Susan Blumer
Marcia Smith
Carol Galli
Howard Orians
Circle Group Honors Mrs. Achtemeier At Surprise Birthday Party
The Ruth Circle of Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed church honored Mrs. A. R. Achtemeier with a surprise birthday party during a Wednesday meeting. Members presented a gift and thanked her for her aid since the circle began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Achtemeier
Monticello
Ruth
Zwingli Evangelical and
Mmes
A. G. Hill
Leo Gempeler
Louis Frey
Jack Hoskins
Casey Cod Ce
John Waelchli
Kitchen Shower for Jacqueline Grant in Monticello
A kitchen shower honoring Miss Jacqueline Grant and Eugene Thorson was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Halvorson in Monticello. Guests from Monroe Woodford Darlington Warren and Warren area attended. gift opening involved proverb slips with a missing word revealed on the wrapper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacqueline Grant
Eugene Thorson
Edward Halvorson
Monticello
Miss Grant
Mary Lengacher
Emma. Witlbecke
Glenda Langston
Russell V. Grant
Guerdon C. Heins
Duanne
Diana
Luella Ladner
Monroe
Elmer Thorso
Meredith
John
Nancy Brecklin
Walter McKillip
Gary
Sherman Anderson
Woodford
Herman Haverson
Melva Jean
Jeaneen
William Wescott
Darlington
Ed Wolfe
Ricky
Warren
Dennis Halvorson
Jaycettes Form Monroe Chapter From First Meeting
Jaycettes planned to form a Monroe chapter during the first organizational meeting held with the Junior Chamber of Commerce picnic at the Fenton home. JC members chose David Forbes for the State Golf Tournament in Janesville next August and heard a report on the Minneap olis national meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaycettes
Monroe
Franz W Brand
L. E. Kirsch
Messrs
Mmes. Buetow
Harlow D. Gilbertson
Lloyd L. Holmes
Rolland E. Karlen
Joe E. Miller
Robert H. Rieder
Kenneth R. Schneider
Walter E. Speich
J. R. Ganshert
Roman Servants Granted One and a Half Pints of Wine
Cato records that time Roman slaves were allowed a daily wine portion of one and a half pints. This entry notes a historical provisioning practice attributed to Cato, reflecting era hospitality and labor norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cato
Never Go Back to Your Hometown Reminiscence
A reflective piece recalls returning to a childhood town in New York. Vivid scenes include a courthouse with a Stanley steamer demonstration, a cigar store with a wooden Indian, and a school turned into a library. The narrator and friend Collin share memories of class, fighting on the first day, and earning a bicycle through a paper route. Never go back is challenged by the sense that little truly changes, nor dies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ly Relman Soy
New York
Yence
Court House
Collin
al Hill
America
Tavern men fined in Hurley after hours sale case
Fifteen Iron County tavern operators who pleaded guilty Thursday to charges of remaining open and selling liquor after hours were fined $35 and costs each. The brief item notes a local consequence for late hours violations in Hurley Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurley
Wis i
Iron County
Ashland Man Settles Large Federal Tax Lien
Ashland man J Herschel Hardy, hotel chain owner, settled a federal income tax lien totaling 419,546 dollars. George Reisimer, director of internal revenue, disclosed details but would not confirm payment terms. The case split into 137,738 for 1946 and 281,808 for 1947. Hardy operates Great Plains International Co Chicago and Hardy International Co Ashland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Milwaukee
George Reisimer
Internal Revenue
J. Herschel Hardy
Reisimer
Hardy
Great Plains International Co
Chicago
Th Hardy International Co
Nocti sas A Ba gt Be we ison a erie
Fragmented society notes and social visits from Jonesville and surrounding towns. Mentions Mr and Mrs James Dooley hosting, J J Voegels entertaining, and substitutes Mrs Zweifel and Mrs Karien at a club. Guests include Ewald Babler family, Elmers, Bosses, Schultzs, and Prien/Stauffacher families visiting Monroe and Milwaukee. Medical entry for Otto Babler and St Clare hospital reference.
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Sas
Ison Aerie
Sater
Lon Stanley Wobdruf
Jonesville
Soa Mars
Enaweter
Dey
James Dooley
J. J. Voegels
Contract Bridge, Club
J. P. Zweifel
H. L. Karien
Ewald Babler
Shirley
Monroe
Henry J. Elmer
Otto Babler
St. Clare Hospital
Ulrich Boss
Oshkosh
Jake Schultz
Augusta Pierce
Herman Feenie
Laverne Prien
George Stauffacher
Cloyance Karten
Royal Karten
Milwaukee
Ford Co
W. S. Hoesly
Matt Voegeli
St. Clare Hos
John Hoskin
Douglas
Jean Ann
R. K. Hoskins
Dodgeville
Leon Voegels
Madison
E. N. Miller
Freeport
Irving Eichorst
Chil
Mrs Rew at Glarus visits Raymond Gessler family
Mrs Rew visited the Raymond Gessler family in Glarus Tuesday evening. The informal call followed local greetings and included light conversation and neighborhood news.
Defendant called pro juror in theft case ejected from panel
A defendant seated as a juror in a theft case was removed from the jury on Wednesday after disruption. The trial continued with 11 jurors present and the court did not halt proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunpathing
Kohler Names Durfee As Chairman for PSC
Wisconsin news under Kohler announces James R. Durfee a two year PSC member named chairman. Durfee, formerly Antigo attorney and state American Legion commander, succeeds John C. Doerfer who resigned to join the Federal Communications Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison W — Ov
Factory Women Set Record Flight To Europe In 1950s
About 141 GE Wayne Indiana factory and office workers plan a mass vacation flight to six European countries. They will be the largest civilian group to fly the Atlantic at one time aboard TWA Constellations. Irene Meyers, supervisor of women's activities, says the idea began a decade earlier and was funded by savings over three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poneto
Stears
Wayne
TWA
Atlantic
Irene Meyers
Chicago
Economic Struggles and Small Savings Hit 1952 Lives
The piece outlines households facing high costs with examples from Ft Wayne and Tampa Bay area planning for coats and lunches. Workers cut lunches, reused coats, and bought cheaper spreads while some joined credit unions. It notes nine states losing population between 1950 and 1952 including West Virginia and others.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Knights of Columbus
Janesville
Rockford
Frieda Hintze
E. G. Hintze
Wausau
Sharon
Donald A. Holcomb
Arthur Holcomb
Holcomb
Truax Field
South Wayne
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
Young People’s League of the Lutheran Church
Gordon Lutheran Shared
John Ross Woman’s Relief Corps
Masonica
Elie
Ante
Lou Bortz
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Joseph McCarthy
Joseph Mazzei
Pittsburgh
Bortz
Atlantic Ocean
Great Oceans
Tschudys
Ikl Uy
Swiggum
Swiggum’ S Beverage Mat Venue
Lean Shidr
Allen
Shecal
Sue Mel Dey
OCA
Blumer
Kohler
Durfee
PSC
Kelley Klothes
Ft. Wayne
American States
West Virginia
Maine
Vermont
Nac Dakota
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Arkansa
Arenes
Rilinat
Megese, Cor Masher
Gane
RCA Victor
RCA
Rome
BEA Victor
Scecseenns
Riveta Eatery
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