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Allamakee Co. User-Contributed Anniversary Records page 2, 1940-present |
| Mr.
& Mrs. John A. Schultz Mr. and Mrs. John A. Schultz, were married 40 years last Tuesday, Feb. 12th, and in honor of the event a number of relatives and friends surprised hem by arriving with well filled baskets from which an excellent dinner was served. The centerpiece on the table was a three-tier beautifully decorated cake brought by their daughter, Mrs. Roy Hinrichs of Eitzen. The afternoon was pleasantly whiled away in social converse, etc., making it an occasion long to be remembered by the bride and from of forty years ago, who were presented with a purse of money. Those participating in the happy affair were: Mrs. Emma Stegen, Mr. and Mrs. Art Burmester, Mr. and Mrs. Art Diersen, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schoh, Will Schaffer and Mrs. Martha Krukelfeld, of Hokah! Mrs. Elmer Seebold, of La Crescent; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Beardmore, Mrs. Carl Meyer, Mrs. Fred Scarba and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hinrichs, of Eitzen, Minn. ~~Allamakee Journal, February 19, 1941, New Albin column ~contributed by Ann Krumme |
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| Rev.
M.C. & Mrs. Buettell The Rev. M.C. Buettell and Mrs. Buettell of Waukon celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary June 26, 1943. Rev. Buettell is 91 years old and Mrs. Buettell is 89. ~~Ogden Reporter, July 15, 1943 |
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| Mr.
and Mrs. Ira Peck Mr. and Mrs. Ira Peck of Britt are a model for a lot of people. Recently they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Peck were married December 17, 1873, in Allamakee county. At that time, Mr. Peck was 24 and Mrs. Peck was 16. ~~Ogden Reporter, December 23, 1943 |
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| Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Bechtel CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Today (Wednesday) April 25th is the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bechtel, long-time, and highly esteemed residents of near Churchtown. The formal celebration will take place this coming Sunday at their farm home, where members of the family and a few close relatives will enjoy a dinner and re-union. They also wish to announce that open house will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. when friends may call to congratulate this worthy couple on so memorable an occasion which few married folks are privilgeded to observe. The bride of fifty years ago was Miss Emma A. Wirth, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wirth, of Makee township, where they were married by Rev. Smith, pastor of the Methodist Church, at Church. Her husband was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bechtel, Sr., of Center township. Since their marriage their entire wedded life was spent on the Bechtel homestead where they now reside and are retired. They were the parents of three children, Florence, (Mrs. Dewey Leppert) of French Creek township, Selma (Mrs. Harold Gruber) of Makee township, Leon, of La Crosse, Wis., Frank, on the home farm now, and Lavina, (Mrs. Harold Buege), of Waukon. The latter two were raised by them and considered as their own. Mr. Bechtel, at 77, continues in pretty good health as does his fine wife, now 71, and we are happy to report both enjoying the fruits of an industrious life. They are members of the Congregational Church, and the Journal joins a host of friends in wishing them peace and contentment in this their evening of life. -- Bechtel Golden Wedding As announced in these columns last week, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bechtel celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home near Churchtown, Sunday. The family were all present, enjoying a sumptuous dinner and guests called from early afternoon until late at night bringing presents and extending congratulations to this esteemed couple on this auspicious occasion. Cards, flowers and congratulatory messages were received throughout the week and as late as Monday 2 1/2 dozen yellow roses came from Chicago and 2 1/2 dozen gardenias from California. Other flowers decorated the home, among which were roses, carnations, jonquils, daffodils and cinerarias. A three-tier wedding cake graced the table and in the late afternoon a spread supper was served the many guests present at this time. An informal program at which Mr. Albert Kuntz read a prayer from the scriptures fitting this event and beautifully rendered four songs: "Count Your Blessings' "God Will Take Care of You," "In the Garden" and "Perfect Day." He was accompanied on the piano by Leon Bechtel of La Crosse. Other entertaining musical numbers were accordion solos by Wilma Zimmerman accompanied by her little sister Mary. Interesting messages and poems written especially for this occasion were read to the listeners. Mrs. Bechtel was attired in blue and wore a beau[t]iful gardenia corsage. Festivities concluded with the taking of some group pictures of all present at a late hour in [t]he afternoon. Guests were from as far away as San Francisco, Calif., where Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin Johnson of Houston, Minn., are now residing, with others present from Lansing, Waukon, New Albin and Waterville. Among the many gifts was a purse of money.
~~newspaper clippings April 1945 ~contributed by Jim Fowler |
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| Mr. and Mrs.
Carl O. Colbornson
Mr. and Mrs. Carl O. Colbornson celebrated their
fiftieth wedding anniversary Tuesday, June 12th at their
home in Lansing. In honor of the occasion cards, flowers
and gifts had been coming in to them for several days,
and on the week-end previous, their daughter, Mrs. E. I.
Lawton and husband James came up from Victor , and their
only son, Leslie, wife and daughter Doris, of Marengo
motored here to spend Saturday and Sunday, enjoying a
family reunion on this day. Both son and daughter their
only children, are engaged in newspaper work, the son
being an operator and printer on the Pioneer
Republican in Marengo, and Mrs. Lawton, an operator
who with her husband publish the Victor Record. Mr.
Colbornson was born in 1870 at Elon, a son of Mr. and
Mrs. Stanley Colbornson. He has one sister, one brother,
three half sisters and two half brothers living. Mrs.
Colbornson was born in Village Creek in 1873, a daughter
(Anne Elizabeth) of Mr. and Mrs. James Aldrich. She has
four sisters and one brother living. They were married
June 12, 1895 at the home of the bride's parents in
Village Creek by Rev. Hall, pastor of the Lansing
Methodist church at that time. The first eight years of
their married life was spent at Elon, after which they
moved to Lansing, where Mr.Colbornson purchased the
Charles Aird blacksmith shop and as he was expert
tradesman he has continued the business ever since, and
can be there every day at his shop on South Third Street.
On Tuesday evening another family dinner was held at
their home, his sister, Mrs. Joe Johnson and two
daughters of West Paint Creek vicinity coming over to
extend congratulations to this estimable couple. Many
other neighbors and friends called during the day and
evening to express best wishes to them on the happy
occasion, which so few married people are privileged to
enjoy. Both Mr. and Mrs. Colbornson are enjoying fairly
good health, and it is the sincere wish of their many
acquaintances that they live to enjoy many more
anniversaries. |
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| Mr.
and Mrs. Devillo Holmes
Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Holmes, lifelong residents of this
community, celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary
Sunday, Nov, 11. The formal ceremony preceded High Mass
at Immaculate Conception Church, Lansing, with blessings
and renewal of their wedding vows before Father Henry
Scharphoff. They were attended by the first bridesmaid,
Mrs, Nina Regan Boyer, of Rapid City, S. D., and Mr.
Oliver Holmes, Dubuque, a sister and brother of Mr.
Holmes. The first groomsman was the late James Regan of
Lycurgus. Following the bridal party down the aisle, to
pews reserved for them at the, front of the church, were
their family and close relatives. In a few remarks Fr.
Scharphoff congratulated this worthy couple, advocating
prayers of thanksgiving for their many blessings, and
exhorting them to prayers and patience in whatever trials
and tribulations they might encounter in years to come.
At communion time during the Mass their niece, Mrs. Alice
Hand of Rapid City, S. D., beautifully sang "Ave
Maria." Miss Mary Regan and Devillo A. Holmes were
married at Mt. Mary's church, Lycurgus, Nov. 12th, 1895,
by Father Norton. With the exception of a few months
spent on a farm in Village Creek, the rest of their
married life has been passed in Lansing, where he
operated a harness shop and store until a couple of years
ago, altho he still maintains a workshop for repair
business. They are the parents of four children,
Cornelius, St. Paul, Minn.; Daniel, Sioux Falls, S. D.;
Mary (Mrs. Ray Gantenbein) and Joseph of Lansing. Both
sons and their wives were here for the occasion, coming
by car Saturday and leaving again yesterday. Mr. and Mrs.
Holmes are among Lansing's most estimable residents, and
until recently were active in its social and civic
affairs. To honor them and extend congratulations a large
crowd called at their home Sunday afternoon and evening
when "open house'' was held for several hour.
Messages and gifts were received from far and near.
Following the Mass on Sunday a fine turkey dinner, with
all the trimmings was enjoyed in the Parish hall for the
family, relatives and friends. About fifty in number were
invited to hear an impromptu program, which was enhanced
by the music of Mrs. Boyer and her daughter, Mrs. Alice
Hand, an accomplished pianist as well as singer. The meal
was prepared and served by Mrs. Katherine Asay, assisted
by Mrs. Frank Plagge, Mrs. Elsie Teff, Miss Leona Aschom
and a corps of capable waitresses. Tables and hall
decorations were yellow and white traditional, with this
occasion. Father Lawrence Craney capably filled the role
of toastmaster. Father Schafphoff read a letter of
congratulations to the jubilarians from His Grace
Archbishop Rohlman, coadjutor bishop of Dubuque, a
message so few are privileged to receive. Short talks
were given by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schafer, Peter Whalen,
Charles E. Regan, Mrs. W. H. Guider, Mrs. Nina Boyer. Mr.
and Mrs. Devillo Holmes, and Cornelius and Dan Holmes.
Songs and piano music were given by Dan Holmes, Mrs.
Gantenbein, Devillo Holmes, Mrs. Boyer and daughter, Mrs.
Hand. In expressive words, Mr. Holmes appeared deeply
touched on this memorable occasion, and we hope and trust
this most deserving couple may enjoy many years of health
and comfort, the material reward for their long and
exemplary life. Among other relatives from a distance
present were Peter Regan and daughter Margaret, Great
Falls, Mont.; Mary Kathleen Regan, Sturgis, S. D. |
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| Mr.
and Mrs. George Olson Monday marked sixty years of wedded life for Mr. and Mrs. George Olson of Center township. On November 8,1888, they were married at Hemmingford, Nebr. Both are over 80 yearsof age, but in excellent health and with the best wishes of a host offriends, they observed the event Sunday with open house. Mr. and Mrs. Olson have made theirhome in this vicinity for over fifty years. He is a pioneer ofAllamakee, having been born on the old homestead in Center township on July 2, 1867. Mrs. Olson, as Inger Kaasa, was born Feb. 22, 1867, in Winneshiek county. When they first came to Centertownship they lived in a sod house, later occupying a log cabin untilthe present residence was erected. Father Time has dealt kindly with this couple and the entire family of seven children is still an unbroken circle, namely: William, Bangor, Wis., Mrs. Walter Huffy, Mrs. Almer Kolsrud, Center township; Evelyn, Lansing; Mrs. Fred Fiet, Ludlow, Mrs. Henry Kvammen, Decorah, and Hjalmer at home. ~~Waukon Republican-Standard, no date – must be 1948 ~transcribed as printed by LA |
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| Mr.
and Mrs. Levi Klinkel 50th & 55th anniversaries Charles City -- Mr. and Mrs. Levi Klinkel, whose golden wedding anniversary will occur on Wednesday, will celebrate Sunday at their home with open house from 2 to 5 Sunday afternoon. they were married at Rossville on Jan. 24, 1895, and have been residents of Charles City since July 12, 1911. ~~Waterloo Daily Courier; January 19, 1945 A little bit of superstition entered into a wedding 55 years ago and maybe the bride and groom insured themselves against early divorce. The Levi Klinkels of Charles City were planning to be married Jan. 24, but along came a snowstorm and dimmed their plans to get to a Waukon church for the wedding. But because they thought it was bad luck to postpone the event, they had the ceremony read in the Baptist church parsonage in Rossville, their home town. ~~Waterloo Sunday Courier, January 29, 1950 |
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| Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Bechtel Waukon. Joseph Bechtel, a pioneer of Allamakee county, observed his eighty-second birthday Thursday. The Bechtels own a home in Waukon, but live on the farm operated by their son, Frank. Other children are Mrs. Harold Gruber, Waukon; Mrs. Dewey Leppert, Lansing and Leon of La Crosse. Mr. and Mrs. Bechtel will note their fiftieth [sic fifty-fifth] wedding anniversary April 26. ~~Cedar Rapids Gazette, April 16, 1950 - contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
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| Mr.
and Mrs. Herman Roth
Photo caption: Mr. and Mrs. Herman Roth are shown as
they observe their photograph taken following their
wedding 50 years ago. The couple, who will note their
50th wedding anniversary Feb. 4, will be honored at a
family dinner Sunday at the farm home of their daughter
and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Sherman. |
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| Mr.
and Mrs. Ben Decker
Ben Deckers' Note Golden Wedding Date Wednesday; Open
House Held March 22 |
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| Mr.
and Mrs. Frank T. Bulman Waukon Couple to Mark Wedding Anniversary – Mr. and Mrs. Frank T. Bulman will celebrate their forty-fifth wedding anniversary Wednesday at an open house at their home from 2 to 4:30 and 7 to 9 p.m. A family buffet dinner will be served at 5:30. Mr. Bulman and the former Millie Johnson were married in 1909 at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John G. Johnson, in Waukon. They have three children, Mrs. Harold Groth of Postville, Mrs. Douglas Hall of Becda and Donald Bulman of Waukon, and six grandchildren, all of whom will be present at the observance. ~~Cedar Rapids Gazette, January 24, 1954 - contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
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| Mr.
and Mrs. Otto P. Martin
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Martin well known
Waukon residents, were privileged to celebrate their
Golden Wedding Anniversary Sunday. A family dinner was
enjoyed at noon at the Steiber Cafe in this city followed
by open house at their own home from 2 until 5 p. m. and
from 7 to 9 p. m. Scores of people called to offer
congratulations to this worthy couple. Mr. Martin was
born in Waukon on July 21, 1878, a son of Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Martin. He was literally born in the furniture
business as his parents lived over the old frame
furniture store on East Main St.. He worked for his
father before and after school until he was about 16 when
he went to work full time. He later took a course in
embalming and became associated with his father in the
furniture and undertaking business. In 1914 Otto's
half-brother Williard joined the firm and their father
retired. Mr. and Mrs. Martin, nee Mary Helen Hansmeier,
were married Jan. 20th, 1904 at the home of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hansmeier, who resided east of Waukon,
by the pastory of the Zion Reformed Church, the Rev. G.
D. Elliker. Waukon has since been their home. They are
the parents of three sons and one daughter, namely;
Howard of this city who is associated with his father in
business here; Ralph, of Downey, Calif.; James of
Southgate, Calif.; and Mrs. Oliver Kirkeby of Kenosha,
Wis.; all all of whom were present to assist their
parents celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. They
have 8 grandchildren of whom they are proud of. Mr. and
Mrs. Wayne Martin of McGregor were also in attendance at
the festivities. It is the wish of their many relatives
and friends that they live to celebrate their diamond
anniversary. |
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| Mr.
and Mrs. C. J. Hinrichs Waukon Couple Mark Their Golden Wedding. Observing their golden wedding anniversary today will be Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hinrichs, who will have a family dinner in the city park, followed by an open house at their home from 2 to 5 p.m. Mr. Hinrichs and the former Mary Wilde were married June 14, 1905, in the Evangelical church at New Albin. Their parents were early settlers in Allamakee county. The couple farmed until 1946 and then moved to Waukon. Attending the observance are the Hinrichs’ four children and their families. The children are Lt. Cmdr. Merrill Hinrichs of Norfolk, Va.; Sylvan, of Waukon; Mrs. A. J. Hegemer of Petoskey, Mich., and Charles who is stationed with the coast guard at Norfolk. There are seven grandchildren. Others attending are Mrs. Hinrichs’ sisters, Mrs. Walter Hausman of Waukon and Mrs. Frank Weymiller of New Albin; Mr. Hinrichs’ brother, Irvin Hinrichs of Lintonwood, Ill., and his sister, Mrs. William Peters of St. Paul, and their families. ~~Cedar Rapids Gazette, June 19, 1955 - contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
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| Mr. and Mrs. Joe Reeder Waukon – Observing their golden wedding anniversary today will be Mr. and Mrs. Joe Reeder, who will hold open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at their home. The couple, life-long residents of Allamakee county, were married in Mt. Hope Presbyterian church June 27,1905. They farmed until moving to Waukon 20 years ago. Mr. Reeder was an employe of the county and state highway commission for 35 years. Among those present at the observance will be their daughters, Mrs. Velora Adney of Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Hubert Hermanson of Waukon, and a son, Lloyd Reeder of Des Moines, and their families. Mrs. Reeder’s sister, Mrs. Eliza Mohwinkle, and her brother, Wallace Long, of Elizabeth, Ill., and Mr. Reeder’s brother and sister, James Sheriff, of New Albin and Mrs. William Wiemerslage of Cedar Rapids, also will be present ~~Cedar Rapids Gazette, June 26, 1955 -contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
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| Mr.
and Mrs. Dan Sires
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sires will celebrate their golden
wedding anniversary Sunday, Oct. 2, 1960, with open house
at the Methodist Church hall, the hours 2 to 4 p.m. Their
children are Gladys, at home; Calvin, Caledonia; Mrs.
Otis (Lorraine) Britain, Spring Grove; Mrs. Bennis (Lois)
Rosendahl, Dorchester; Robert, Dowagiac, Mich., and his
twin, Mrs. William (Roberta) Kannenberg, Waukon; William,
New Albin; and Mrs. Norman (Alpha) Rosendahl, Waukon.
They have 18 grandchildren. Anna Hahn and Daneil Sires
were married in Waukon Sept. 27, 1910, by the Rev.
VanNice. They farmed around Dorchester until four years
ago when they retired and moved to New Albin. Mrs. Sires
is 66 and Mr. Sires 69. She was born in Aurora, S.D., and
he is a native of Allamakee County. |
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| Mr.
& Mrs. Adolph J. Mathis Waukon- An open house in celebration of the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph J. Mathis will be held next Sunday from 2 to 4 at St. Ann’s Catholic church in Harpers Ferry. The former Nellie Burns and Mr. Mathis were married June 6, 1911, at Wexford. They lived on a farm in Lafayette township before moving here in 1958. The Mathis’ have 5 sons, Delbert, Willis, and Raymond, all of Lafayette township; Maurice of here, and Everett of Tampa, Fla., and 22 grandchildren. ~~Cedar Rapid Gazette; June 25,1961 -contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
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| Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Schulte Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schulte will observe their golden wedding anniversary Sunday at a family dinner in St. Mary’s Catholic church in Dorchester. The dinner will be followed by an open house from 2 to 4 in the church parlors. The couple has 6 children, including Clarence, Vincent, Henry, Joseph and Bernard, all of Dorchester and Mrs. Joseph Gavin. ~~Cedar Rapids Gazette, August 31, 1961 - contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
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| Mr.
And Mrs. August Reinke Seventy-five relatives surprised Mr. and Mrs. August Reinke at the Bellon Hall Sunday evening, the occasion being their 25th wedding anniversary. Laura Vonderohe and August Reinke were married Oct. 16, 1936 at St. John's United Church of Christ at Wheatland. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Vonderohe, who were present at this happy affair. A pot-luck supper was served with the remainder of the evening being spent playing progressive euchre. Prize winners were Mrs. Henry Vonderohe, ladies high; Mrs. Leonard Wiegreffe, ladies low; Elmer Meyer, mens high; and Robert Rienke, mens low. The honored guests were presented with a gift. A midnight lunch concluded a most enjoyable evening, the guests departing at a late hour wishing the couple many more anniversaries. ~~Allamakee Journal, October 18, 1961 - contributed by Errin Wilker |
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| Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Hancock Fred Hancocks Note Golden Anniversary. Waukon – A family dinner Sunday will honor Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hancock, who are celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary. A reception will be held from 2 to 5 in the Farm Bureau building. The Hancocks were married in April, 1913, at St. Mary’s Catholic church in Hanover township. They farmed until 15 years ago and then moved to town. Their children are Vincent of Waterloo; Mrs. Maurice Blocker and Mrs. James Burke of Hanover township, and Mrs. Vincent Schultz of Dorchester. They have 26 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. ~~Cedar Rapids Gazette, April 18, 1963 - contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
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| Mr.
and Mrs. John L. Jaster To Hold Open House for Ossian Couple. Ossian – Mr. and Mrs. John L. Jaster will be honored Sunday on their silver wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 in their home. Mr. Jaster and the former Neva Waters were married May 29, 1941, in Postville. They have two children and three grand-children. ~~Cedar Rapids Gazette, May 26,1966 - contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
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| Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph G. Schulte The Joseph Schultes Plan Open House. Waukon – An open housed Sunday from 2 to 5 in Veterans hall will honor Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Schulte on their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple was married June 6, 1916, in Dorchester. Mrs. Schulte is the former Rose Duffy. They have 12 children, 54 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. ~~Cedar Rapids Gazette, May 26, 1966 - contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
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| Mr.
and Mrs. Roy Sires
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sires celebrated their 60th
wedding anniversary with a family dinner at their home on
Sunday, Oct. 1, 1967. Lena Hahn and Roy Sires were
married Sept. 25, 1907 at Waukon, Iowa, by Pastor
VanNice. They are the parents of nine children, 6
daughters and 3 sons, who were present for the
celebration: Mrs. Ronald (Sylvia) May, Mrs. Dervin
(Goldie) Rocksvold and Mrs. Clayton (Emerald) Grahlman of
Clayton, Iowa; James of Marshalltown, Ia.; Mrs. Lowell
(Opal) Britain of Lincoln, Neb.; Mrs. Leo (Pearl) Ehde of
Frankville, Ia.; S/Sgt. Sardius Sires of Petersen
Field, Colo.; Mrs. Albert (Beryl) Pokorny of Havana, Ill.
and Roy Sires, Jr. of Waterloo, Ia. There are 25
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Those
attending the celebration were Dan Sires, Mrs. Joe
Crowley and Gladys Sires of New Albin, Ia.; Mrs. Elmer
Middendorf of Caledonia, Minn.; Mrs. Claude Grahlman and
Susan and Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Gordon of Waukon; Mrs.
George Brocius and Scott of Minneapolis, Minn.; Mr. and
Mrs. James Grahlman, Mr. and Mrs. William Behrend and
family of Cedar Rapids, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Junior Kurth of
Luana, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rocksvold and Tiffany,
Mrs. Dervin Rocksvold, Zelda Favert, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton
Grahlman, and Mrs. Ronald May and John and Jim of
Clayton, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pokorny and family of
Havana, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. James Sires and Roy
Britain of Marshalltown, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Roy
Sires, Jr. and family of Waterloo, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Leo
Ehde and family of Frankville, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Ronald
Stegen and boys of Hutchinson, Minn. and S/Sgt. and Mrs.
Sardius Sires and daughter of Petersen Field, Colo.
Mr. and Mrs. Sires were engaged in farming until
about 25 years ago when they retired and moved to
Hawkeye, Ia. Mr. Sires tells about his and Mrs.
Sires' life. On the morning of Sept. 25, 1907, he and his
bride and his mother drove to Waukon with team and buggy
where they were married. It was a 14 mile drive from
Dorchester and the frost was so thick the bushes were
hanging just full and had the look of Christmas.
They began their married life together way back sixty
long years ago. They saw hard times back in the World War
I when they had to buy $18.00 to $20.00 of such things as
rye, barley and rice flour in order to get a fifty pound
bag of wheat flour. And they got used to buying three and
often times four pairs of shoes but they never complained
as they were so much better off than a good many others
in the world. The Lord has been wonderful to them
as all nine of their children were all here to help
them celebrate this happy occasion. There hasn't been a
single death in the whole family, for which they thank
The Heavenly Father, and now they number into the
sixties. Mr. Sires states he is not boasting, only
THANKFUL. |
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| Mr.
and Mrs. Clinton Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Kelly will observe their 50th wedding anniversary today with an open house from 2 to 5 at the Rossville Presbyterian church. Mr. Kelly and the former Gusta Gjetlo were married Dec. 14, 1921, in Waukon. Hostesses for the event will be their two daughters; Mrs. Roger Hansmeier of Waukon and Mrs. Harlan Kirkeby of Winona, Minn. and a daughter-in-law Mrs. William Byrnes of Waukon. The Kellys have eight grandchildren. ~~Cedar Rapids Gazette; December 12, 1971 – contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
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| Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur Gilbertson The children of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gilbertson will honor them at a golden wedding anniversary open house from 2 to 4:30 today at Old West Paint Creek Lutheran church where they were married. Their children are Emily Gilbertson of Waukon, the Rev. Gaylen Gilbertson of St. Paul, and Walter Gilbertson, Winona, Minn. They have seven grandchildren. Mr. Gilbertson and the former Cora Fossem were married Sept. 27, 1932. ~~Cedar Rapids Gazette; June 18, 1972 - contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
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| Mr.
& Mrs. Ingvald Bratrud Waterville, Mr. Ingvald Bratrud and his wife, the former Inga Olson, will mark their 50th wedding anniversary today with an open house from 2 to 4 at Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church. Hosts are their children and families. The Orville Bratruds and the Loren Bulmans. The Bratruds were married March 21, 1923, in Waterville. There are three grand-daughters. ~~Cedar Rapids Gazette, June 10, 1973 -contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
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| Mr.
and Mrs. Conrad Grangaard An open house next Sunday at St. John’s Lutheran church from 2 to 4:30 will mark the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Grangaard. Mr. Grangaard and the former Inger Thygesen were married at Old East Paint Creek Lutheran church in Waterville June 12, 1924. Hosts for the event will be their children and families. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Paulson, Austin, Minn., and Mr. and Mrs. Arne Grangaard, Minneapolis ~~Cedar Rapids Gazette, June 9, 1974 - contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
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| Mr.
and Mrs. Bartley Needham Mr. and Mrs. Bartley Needham celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday with a mass of thanksgiving at Northgate Manor. They will be honored today with a family dinner at the home of their son and daughter-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Hartley Needham, Jr., also of Waukon. Other hosts include another son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Needham of Cedar Rapids. Mr. Needham and the former Katherine Sweeney were married April 29, 1925, in Waukon. They have four grandchildren. ~~Cedar Rapids Gazette; April 20, 1975 – contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
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| Mr.
and Mrs. Elmer Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Johnson will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today with an open house from 2 to 4 at the First Presbyterian church in Waukon. Hosts will be their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Johnson of Las Vegas, Nev. The former Esther Barthell and Mr. Johnson were married Feb. 24, 1925, in St. Paul, Minn. They have three grandchildren. ~~Cedar Rapids Gazette; June 15, 1975 - contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
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| Mr.
and Mrs. J. L. Lindblom An open house will be given today from 2 to 4 at the Farm Bureau building in Waukon honoring Mr. and Mrs. J. Harold Lindblom. The occasion is the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary. Hosts will be their children and families: Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lindblom of Tuscaloosa, Ala; Mr. and Mrs. John Lindblom of Wheaton, Ill., and Ron of New York City. Mr. Lindblom and the former Zeraph Hedstrom were married March 17, 1925, in Minneapolis. They have four grandchildren. ~~Cedar Rapids Gazette; July 7, 1975 – contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
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| Mr.
and Mrs. Clarence Bulman The Clarence Bulmans will note their 50th wedding anniversary today from 2 to 4 at the Farm Bureau's building in Waukon. They were married in Roseau, Minn., Sept. 4, 1925. Mrs. Bulman is the former Mary Spiegler. Their four children and families will be hosts. They are: The Barton Bulmans, Caledonia, Minn.; the Robert Nashes and the Gary Bulmans, all of Waukon, and the James Snitkers of Cedar Rapids. There are 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. ~~Cedar Rapids Gazette; August 31, 1975 – contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
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| Mr. and Mrs. Garland Byrnes Mr. and Mrs. Garland Byrnes of rural Waukon will be honored at a 40th anniversary potluck dinner reception at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 11, 1976, at the Farm Bureau Building in Waukon. This follows a mass of thanksgiving at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Hanover, which will be held at 10 a.m. The affair is being sponsored by children of the couple, all of whom expect to be present. They are: Patrick of Waterloo; Mrs. Robert (Elizabeth) McMillan of Stanley; Dennis of Dorchester; Mrs. Donald (Margaret) Oldham of Kingsville, Texas; Roger of Monona; and Ed of Palatine, Illinois. They have 24 grandchildren. Mary Reddy and Garland Byrnes were married at St. Patrick's Catholic Church on July 14, 1936. They have been farming in Hanover and French Creek township since then. Friends, relatives and neighbors are invited to attend. The couple request no gifts. ~~Allamakee Journal, July 7, 1976 - contributed by Errin Wilker |
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| Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Meyers Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weymiller and granddaughters, Renee Weymiller and Jody Welper, Alfred and Irvin Meyer, all of New Albin, flew to Brewster, Washington on June 24, to attend the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Freeman and Phyllis Meyer. Those driving out were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Beardmore and daughter, Mrs. Dale (Gladys) Denstad of Caledonia, Minnesota; Melvin Meyer family of La Crescent, Minnesota. Other relatives attending the celebration were Freeman's brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Meyer and grandson, Las Vegas, Nevada; Mr: and Mrs. Earl Meyer of Slidell. Louisiana; and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meyer of Burlington, Iowa. Phyllis' brothers and sister were there from Montana as well as Minot and Jamestown, North Dakota. The affair was hosted by the couple's children. Mr. Veron Meyer of Renton, Washington; Mrs. Art (Vivette) Smart of Seattle, Washington; and Betty Smith of Brewster. The Meyers have 12 grandchildren and all were present. The Meyers and Weymillers also visited the latter's cousin, Mrs. James Port of Wenatchee, Washington, and the Grand Coulee Dam which is between Spokane and Brewster. They returned New Albin on July 1. The Freeman Meyers are former residents of New Albin. ~~Allamakee Journal, July 14, 1976 - contributed by Errin Wilker |
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| Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Sires
Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Sires, New Albin, were honored at
a 40th wedding anniversary on Saturday, September 27,
1980, at the New Albin Town House. Forrest
"Frosty" and Virginia "Gina" (Roeber)
Sires were married September 27, 1940, in Waverly, Iowa.
The event was hosted by their children and families, Mr.
and Mrs. Barry Sires and Shauna, Tulare, South Dakota;
Mr. and Mrs. James (Lanette) Herrmann, Onalaska,
Wisconsin; and Mr. and Mrs. Craig (Karen) Lee, Errin,
Heather and Stephanie, New Albin. The beautiful
anniversary cake and the hall decorations were made by
Mrs. Douglas Sires. Those attending from New Albin were:
Mr. and Mrs. Cleon Sires; Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Sires,
Andy, Chad and Sarah; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Crowley; Mr.
and Mrs. Raymond "Tat" Sires; Mr. and Mrs. Joel
Sires and Joey; Mrs. Lillian Sires; Mr. and Mrs. Bernet
Richards; and Mrs. Caroline Krzbietke. Also, Mrs. Violet
Middendorf, Pastor and Mrs. Thomas Mattson, Andy and
Ginny, all of Lansing; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Middendorf,
Caledonia, Minnesota; Mr. and Mrs. Claude Grahlman,
Waukon; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grahlman, Postville; Lynn
Sires, Steve and Michelle, Houston, Minnesota; and Mr.
and Mrs. Marvin Hyde, Clinton, Iowa. |
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| Mr.
and Mrs. Alvin Oitzman Alvin and Norma (Beneke) Oitzman of New Albin will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday, October 12, with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. in St. Peter's U.C.C. basement in New Albin. A dance at the Opus Club will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Music is by Al Souchek. Hosts for the event are their children and spouses: Joanne Middendorf, Viola Guillien, Richard and La Vonne Oitzman, Marilyn and Wendell Wild, Sharon and Verne Goetzinger, and the couple's grandchildren. All relatives and friends are invited. ~~October 1, 1986 newspaper clipping from an unknown paper - contributed by Errin Wilker |
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| Mr.
and Mrs. Jim Kelleher
Jim and Ruth Kelleher will celebrate their 50th
Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, October 9, 1988. An open
house in their honor will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. in the
I.C. Parish Hall. The event is being hosted by their
children, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kelleher of North
Lauderdale, FL, Ken of King, WI, and Mary Kaye of
Rochester, MN. All friends, neighbors and relatives are
invited. No further invitations will be sent. They
request no gifts. |
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| Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Mauss 50th Wedding Anniversary of Bernard & Lucille (Troendle) Mauss, June 17, 1989 in New Albin, Iowa
Celebration hosted by their children,
Jim & Mary Benson, Charles and Doris Berns, Jim &
Patricia Wellendorf, Larry & Teri Mauss, Jim &
Rita Sanchez, David Mauss, and Dale and Keri Mauss. |
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| Mr.
and Mrs. Lloyd Colsch
Lloyd and Sheila Colsch of New Albin will be honored
at an Open House in the New Albin Town House on Sunday,
May 6, 1990, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. to celebrate their 25th
wedding anniversary. The open house will be hosted by
their children, Kenny, Wendy, and Stephanie Colsch, New
Albin; Beth, Neil and Tara Galema, Lansing; and Shelly
and Alex Galema, Fayette, Iowa. |
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| Mr. and Mrs. Milton
Somermeyer Mr. and Mrs. Milton Somermeyer of New Albin celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, July 23, 1991. The event was hosted by their sons, Fr. Gary Somermeyer and Donald (Susan) Somermeyer. Milton Somermeyer and Gertrude Bechtel were married July 23, 1941 at Waukon. ~~Allamakee Journal, August 1991- contributed by Errin Wilker |
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| Mr. and Mrs. Carl Vonderohe
Carl and Olga (Renk) Vonderohe celebrated their 50th
Wedding Anniversary, Sunday, July 19, 1992, with a family
dinner in the New Albin Town House. Hosts were their
daughter, Dorothy (Delmer) Ideker, and granddaughters,
Laurie (Tim) Helgemoe and Sara Ideker. They have one
great-granddaughter, Kaylee Helgemoe. Carl Vonderohe and
Olga Renk were married July 15, 1942 in St. John’s
United Church of Christ, Wheatland. |
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| Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bulman
A family gathering is planned to celebrate the 40th
Wedding Anniversary of Bob and Shirley Bulman of New
Albin. They were married September 20, 1953, at Mt. Hope
Presbyterian Church. Attending will be their six children
and their families, Doug and Le Ann Bulman, Chad, Holly,
Brooke, April, Alissa and Drew of Oelwein, Iowa; Dan
Bulman, Emilie and Isaac of New Albin; Steve and Jody
Wiltgen, Jake, Megan and Sam of Winona, Minnesota; David
and Jeanne Dobbs, Luke, Matt and Jennifer of Dodge
Center, Minnesota; John and Trish Bulman, Samantha and
Ashley of New Albin; and John and Lynne Burke, Zachary
and Coleton of Burnsville, Minnesota. |
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Mr. and Mrs. Herbert
Zarwell
Herbert and Helen Zarwell of New Albin
will observe their 50th Wedding Anniversary Thursday,
December 24, 1992. Herbert Zarwell and Helen Jordan
were married in Clayton, Missouri, December 24, 1942, and
are the parents of three sons, Ric of Lansing; Ron of
Ottawa, Illinois; and Neal who is deceased. They
have four grandchildren, Rob of Olympia, Washington, and
Kari, Troy and Kyle of Ottawa. A family celebration
hosted by Ric and Betty Zarwell and Ron Zarwell, was held
in November at Michaels Restaurant in La Crosse,
Wisconsin, in honor of the occasion. |
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| Mr. and Mrs. Walt Breeser On July 20, 1946, Walt and Phyllis (Meyer) Breeser were married at St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church, New Albin, by the Rev. Paul Franzmeier. To this union four children were born: Barbara, Steven, Beverly and Galen. Steven was taken from the family circle on April 4, 1996, after battling leukemia. The Breesers have lived all of their 50 years of married life in New Albin, where Walt is the town barber. They have nine grandchildren. On July 21, 1996, a family gathering will be held at the home of their daughter and husband, Barb and Gary Dickinson, in Cashton, Wisc. ~~Allamakee Journal, July 17, 1996 - contributed by Errin Wilker |
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| Mr.
and Mrs. Jacob Schott Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schott were married fifty years yesterday, the knot being tied by the late Rev. Kern, of the Congregational church at Church, and have been residents of this city ever since. The event was celebrated at their cozy home, near the Park, by a 6:30 o’clock dinner, at which their sons, Dr. Otto and Theo., both of Chicago, and their better-halves, as well as other relatives and a few intimate friends, attended. Their only daughter, Mrs. Floyd Culp of Portland, Oregon, was unable to be present. The rooms were appropriately decorated in gold and white and a bountiful three-course dinner served, with wedding cakes galore and something to wash it down, or we greatly miss our guess. Mr. and Mrs. Schott are both in the enjoyment of good health and bid fair to live to enjoy many more wedding anniversaries. ~~this notice is undated & source unknown -contributed by Janet Koozer, transcribed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
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