Hand County Weddings
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A beautiful wedding a 9 o'clock Tuesday morning at St. Ann's church united in marriage Miss Dorothy Schaefer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. X. Schaefer of Fairview township, and Melvin Zeller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Zeller of Miller. Father Hyland read the single ring service.Miss Marion Burke, at the organ, played the wedding march as the bridal party entered the church. Nuptial music during the ceremony was sung by the church choir.
The bride wore a white satin gown, made with a full skirt, and falling into a long train at the back. The waist was made with lace yoke, and long, tight fitting sleeves. Lace insets trimmed the dress, and the long train. She wore a full length veil, which also fell into a train, and carried a shower boquet of tea roses, red rosebuds and white cynthea, tied with pink ribbons.
The brides maids were her sister, Miss Theresa Schaefer, and Miss Agnes Ortmeir, Miss Schaefer wore a blue taffeta formal, and a blue chapel veil, held in place with a wreath of flowers. Miss Ortmier's dress was a pink taffeta formal, with which she wore a pink chapel veil. Their corsages were of tea roses and rosebuds.
Attending the groom were Carl Schaefer, brother of the bride, and Robert O'Reilly. They wore boutonierres of white carnations.
Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the groom's parents. Table decorations were in pink, with a three-tiered wedding cake centering the table. Afterward the wedding party went to the bride's home, where a dinner was served.
Mr. and Mrs. Zeller left on a wedding trip to California. Upon their return they will make their home here.
The bride is a graduate of the Miller high school, and for several years has been employed as a clerk in the Aldred and Habicht store.
Mr. Zeller is a graduate of the high school at Salem, and is associated with his father, in the firm of carpenters.
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Alley - Anglin
A very pretty wedding occurred at St. Liborious church, Polo, Tuesday morning; July 28th, when Catherine Eleanor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Anglin, was united in marriage to John Henry Alley. Fr. M. J. Burkel officiated. Miss Josephine Mueller acted as bridesmaid and Wm. Anglin as best man.The bride was tastefully gowned in white embroidered crepe voile and shadow lace veil, cap fashion, caught up with roses. The bridesmaid's dress was white voile and shadow lace and she carried a shower boquet of white roses, ferms and smilax.
The bride is a charming and popular young lady who has taught successfully in the Hand county schools. She has a large circle of friends in this vicinity. The groom is the eldest son of Mrs. John Alley. He has had charge of his mother's farm for a number of years and has proven himself industrious and steady.
After the ceremony, which was attended by the relatives and immediate friends, an elegant wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents.
The ARGUS joins with the many friends of the couple in tendering hearty congratulations.
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Mr. John Anglin and Miss Mary Gardner were married Wednesday morning at Redfield. They left immediately for Mankato, Minn., on their wedding trip. The happy couple will make their home on the E. Gardner farm.
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Ens. Mason Beers and Thelma Spicer Married At an impressive candlelight service on April 3rd, at 4:30 o'clock, Miss Thelma Ruth Spicer became the bride of Ensign Newell Mason Beers, U.S.N.R. The double ring ceremony was read by Peter R. McPhee, Lt. Comdr. chaplain, U.S.N.R., in the Chapel on the Green on the campus of the University of Washington.
The bride was attired in a two piece dress of white wool trimmed in gold with black accessories, and wore a corsage of baby orchids. Her only attendant was Miss Helen Jean Bateman of Huron, who wore a dress of gray wool with rose accessories, and her corsage was pink roses and hyacinths. The bridegroom was attended by Ensign Herschell Crandall, U.S.N.R. Both men wore the navy dress uniform.
The bridegroom's mother was a guest at the wedding, and wore a dress of black brocaded crepe with a corsage of red roses and white hyacinths. The only other guest was Donald Bateman of Huron.
Following the ceremony a dinner was served to the bridal party at the Casa Villa Restaurant, Seattle. The traditional wedding cake was the centerpiece, decorated in the bride's chosen colors of pink and white.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. W. W. Spicer of this city, and completed her high school course with the class of '42. She attended State college and later was employed as receptionist for the National Committee on Boys and Girls Club Work in Chicago.
The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Beers of this city. He graduated from Miller high school with the class of '41 and attended State college. During his second year he enlisted in the navy air corp and received his gold wings at the Naval Air Base, Pensacola, Fla., April 25, 1944. He is now with the naval air transport service of Seattle, Wash.
After a short honeymoon to parts of Canada, the couple will be at home at 8601 20th N.E., Seattle, Wash.
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Lilacs, tulips and tall tapers formed a lovely background for the ceremony at which Miss Orvene Deardorff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Deardorff, became the bride of Roger Benning, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Eaton.Orvene Deardorff and Roger Benning Married
The ceremony took place at the Methodist church, Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. Harry Ernst performed the double ring ceremony.
Preceding the ceremony, Miss Doris Brooking sang "Because", "O, Promise Me" and "The Lord's Prayer". She was accompanied on the organ by Mrs. Leroy Blanchard, who played the traditional wedding marches.
The bride given in marriage by her father, wore a white, dotted swiss gown, fashioned with full elbow length sleeves, fitted bodice, full skirt and tunic, falling into a train. Her finger tip veil was of white net, and she wore long net gloves. She carried a bouquet of talisman roses. A gold bracelet, gift from the groom, was her only jewelry.
The bridesmaid, Miss Marilyn Benning, sister of the groom, wore a gown of yellow dotted swiss, fashioned on lines similar to the bride's. She carried a colonia bouquet of yellow roses, and her head dress was of flowering almond. Her jewelry was a gold bracelet, a gift from the bride.
Michael Sisk was ring bearer, carrying the rings in two pink rose buds.
Attending the groom was the bride's brother, John Deardorff. Both men wore grey suits. Ushers were Gene Benning and Dwight Deardorff.
The bride's mother wore a rust suit, with brown accessories. Her corsage was of yellow and white carnations.
The mother of the groom wore a pink cable net dress with black accessories. Pink and white carnations formed her corsage.
Following the ceremony a reception for fifty guests was held at the church parlors. The bride's table was centered with a three tiered weddintg cake, topped with a miniature bride and groom. The bride's colors of lavendar and yellow were used in the decorations. Mrs. Mason Beers poured. Mrs. Keith Costain of Redwood Falls, Minn., was in charge of the guest book.
The bride is a graduate of the Miller high school and before her marriage was employed with the Soil Conservation office.
The groom, also a graduate of the Miller high school, served in the navy for three years.
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St. Ann's Catholic church was the scene of a pretty wedding at 9 o'clock Wednesday mroning, when Miss Virginia Goebel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Goebel of Faulkton, became the bride of Virgil Biddle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Biddle of Miller. The nuptial mass was said by Father Hyland.Biddle--Goebel
Mrs. David Hylle, at the organ, played the nuptial music as the bridal party entered and left the church. The bride was lovely in a floor length dress of white lace. Her shoulder length tulle veil was fastened with a wreath of tiny rosebuds, and she carried a shower bouquet of roses.
Her attendant was her sister, Miss Veronica Goebel of Aberdeen. Her dress was of rose lace, trimmed with wine colored velvet, and her hat was a velvet turban in wine. Her corsage was formed of roses.
Attending the groom as his best man was Raymond Goebel of Huron, the bride's brother. The men wore blue suits, with a white carnation boutonaire.
After the ceremony, a wedding breakfast was served to the immediate family at the bride's apartment. A three-tiered wedding cake was the centerpiece.
Both the bride and groom are graduates of the high school here, and since her graduation Mrs. Biddle had held a position as secretary with the First National Bank. Mr. Biddle owns and operates a trucking system.
After a wedding trip to Minneapolis, they will return to Miller to make their home.
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Miller friends of Miss Lois Overgaard of Centerville, S.D., will be interested to learn of her marriage on November 24, to Earl J. Bormann, SK 1-c, of Stickney, S.D. The ceremony was performed in the Scandia Lutheran church in Centerville, Rev. W. Z. Hyland reading the double ring ceremony.The bride, a graduate of State college, taught Home Economics in the Miller high school for two years. Recently she has been employed in Minneapolis. The groom recently completed 8 months in England with the navy.
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Brown - Evers
The following taken from the Miller Gazette has reference to a popular young lady of North Hand -- Alexander H. Brown, of this city, and Miss Sophia Evers, of North Hand county, were married at the Catholic church Wednesday forenoon, Rev. Father Duguay officating.
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The following, taken from the Miller Press will prove of interest to people of this vicinity as both contracting parties are well and favorably known here.
Married, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Ann's church in this city, Miss Verona Struif and Mr. Andrew Brueggeman, Father Duguay, officiating. The wedding service was witnessed by the relatives and intimate friends of the couple and followed by a breakfast at the bride's home on East 2nd St. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Struif and has spent most of her life in this city with the exception of the years spent on the farm in Howell township. The groom is a prosperous young farmer of north Hand county where they will make their home.
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Miss Julia Foerster, daughter of Mrs. Mary Foerster, 408 East Twelfth avenue became the bride of Alfred L. Bucher of Orient, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Bucher, Monday morning at a nuptial mass celebrated in the Holy Family Catholic church, Monsignor J. M. Brady officated.The wedding march was played by Sister M. Helen and during the ceremony Miss Genevieve Klinkhammer sang Roswegs' "Ave Maria."
The bride was attired in a street length dress of lilac crepe romaine with beige and brown accessories. Her only jewelry was a triple strand of pearls and her corsage was of talisman roses and white sweet peas.
Miss Alice Bucher of Sioux Falls, twin-sister of the bridegroom, was maid of honor. She was attired in a frock of aqua crepe with corresponding accessories and her corsage was of talisman roses and white sweet peas. Orville Foerster of Orient, nephew of the bride, was best man.
Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was held at the home of the bride's mother. A three-tiered wedding cake centered the bridal table.
Out-of-town guests at the wedding were Mrs. Herman Martinmaas, Mrs. Leo Foerster and Edward Bucher of Orient; Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Stevens of Huron and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Foerster, Willard and Betty Lou of Parkston.
Mr. and Mrs. Bucher will make their home on the groom's farm in Ontario township.
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Announcement has been received in Miller of the marriage at Long Beach, Calif., of Miss Marcella Schaefer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Schaefer of Fairview township, and Harlan J. Bushfield, Jr., son of Senator and Mrs. Harlan J. Bushfield.The candle light ceremony was performed December 1st in St. Barnabas church at 5 o'clock in the evening, in the presence of a small group of former high school friends of the couple.
They were attended by Miss Lorraine Ernesti as bridesmaid, and Vernon Weeks, A-S, as best man.
The bride wore for her marriage a street length dress of aqua marine blue, with black accessories and a shoulder bouquet of white orchids. Her bridesmaid was attired in a costume of gold color, worn with brown accessories and a corsage of gardenias.
Following the ceremony the wedding party were entertained at the bride's apartment in Long Beach, where the traditional wedding cake was cut and served to their friends.
The contracting parties as well as their attendants, were both graduates of Miller high school with the class of 1939, the bride then taking a position with the First National Bank of Miller, and later going to Long Beach, where she has since held a position in the Chemical Laboratories of Texas Oil Company.
The groom attended the University of South Dakota, graduating in 1943, at which time he enlisted in the army air corps, serving as a pilot until his recent discharge from the service.
They plan to make their home in the east for the present, while attending school at the University of Maryland, near Washington.
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Byrne - Meyer
The marriage of Mr. Lawrence Byrne, of Michigan, North Dakota, and Miss Adelaide Meyer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob L. Meyer, of this city, took place at St. Ann's Catholic church, Tuesday morning, Rev. Father John J. Hyland officiating.The happy couple will make their home in North Dakota, where the groom is employed by a publishing company.
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Wednesday afternoon, June 11, at a double ring ceremony in the Presbyterian church, Beverly Belle McCarl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd McCarl of Miller, became the bride of Christen Clemensen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Clemensen of Conde. The Rev. Joseph Andrews was in charge.Beverly McCarl Bride In Church Ceremony
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white taffeta and net wedding gown with a finger tip veil. She carried a bouquet of white carnations. She wore long gloves and her only jewelry was a string of pearls.
Miss Helen Morrison, friend of the couple, in a pink formal and a pink shoulder length veil, was bridesmaid. Her bouquet was of pink and white carnations.
The bride's mother wore a navy blue two piece dress and the groom's mother a brown dress. Both wore corsages of pink carnations and gladiolis.
The groom was attired in a sun tan gray business suit, and his attendant, Harold Jones, a brown suit. Their bottonieres were white carnations.
Ushers were Leslie Heitzman and Carl Lorentson.
Dwight Hall was soloist, singing "One Alone," "Because" and the "Lord's Prayer," and Emerald Ernst was pianist.
Thirty-four guests attended the reception held in the church basement, where a pink and white color scheme was used in decoration. A three tiered wedding cake, topped with wedding bells was centered before the bridal table. Dining room hostesses were girl friends of the bride.
The bride is a graduate of Miller high school with the class of 1944. Following graduation she entered Mitchell Business College. Until recently she was employed at the First National Bank of Miller.
The bridegroom graduated from Brentford high school in 1940, and entered the U.S. Marine Corps during the war. He is a graduate from Northern State Teachers College at Aberdeen. Mr. Clemensen holds the position as coach at Genham, S.D. high school, and they will make their home there soon.
The newlyweds left immediately after the reception for the Black Hills, where they will honeymoon.
Out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Clemensen, Gayle and Berle of Conde, parents, sister and brother of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Stubbs of Vayland, Mr. and Mrs. Ogee Johnson Jr., and daughter of Wessington.
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Prominent Young Couple Married
On Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock at St. Joseph's church, occured the marriage of Reginold Conway and Miss Cecil Meyer, Rev. Father Krebs officiating.
The groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Conway, and has grown to manhood in Orient, is energetic and of cheerful disposition. He is at present engaged in the hardware department of the Conway Co.
The bride is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Anton Meyer, and has lived in the vicinity of Orient since childhood, and where her friends are numbered by her acquaintances.
After the ceremony a dainty wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride, and the happy couple departed by auto for a short honeymoon visiting relatives in the eastern part of the state. They will return soon and take up their residence in Orient. The ARGUS joins a host of friends in wishing them a long and happy life together.
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St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church was the setting for the wedding Wednesday morning, Jan. 7, of Miss Bernadette Lechtenberg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Lechtenberg of Orient, and Pfc. John R. Denevan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Denevan of Bovill, Idaho.Bernadette Lechtenberg Weds
Idaho Man January 7
Father Andrew J. McGroth performed the double-ring ceremony at a nuptial High Mass. The altar was decordated with pink and white carnations and maiden hair fern.
The bride chose to wear a winter white knit suit with pink and navy accessories and wore a corsage of pink rose buds. She carried a white prayer book given to her by the Rev. Father Hunold, pastor of her home parish in Polo.
The bride's only attendant, her sister Miss Claire Lechtenberg, acted as maid of honor and she wore a blue knit suit with matching accessories. Her corsage was of yellow rose buds.
Paul Lechtenberg of Orient was the bridegroom's best man. The bridegroom's mother wore a gray suit with an orchid corsage.
Following a short honeymoon at Vancouver, B.C., the couple will return to Port Townsend, to make their home until Pfc. Denevan's discharge from the service this month at which time they will move to Bovill, Wash. to make their home.
Mrs. Denevan is a graduate of Fairview high school, Polo. She is presently employed at the Quartermaster's Office, Fort Worden. The bridegroom is a graduate of Bovill High school and is now serving in the Military Police Detachment at the fort.
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KLUTHE-DONAVAN
Pink and white peonies appointed the altar of St. Mary's cathedral at Lincoln, Neb. for the marriage of Miss Hildegarde C. Kluthe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Kluthe of Miller, to Chief Warrant Officer Harold A. Donavan of Kerney, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Donavan of Palmyra, which took place at a 9:30 o'clock mass on Monday morning, June 11. The lines were read by the Rev. George Kodelka and fifty guests.
Preceding the ceremony Mark Carraher sand "Ave Maria," and Panis Angelious, accompanied by Bert Anderson, organist who also played the wedding processional and recessional.
Miss Louise Kluthe of Miller was her sister's maid of honor and only attendant. Miss Kluthe wore a floor length frock of citron toned chiffon. Her shoulder veil of matching shade was held in place with a juliet cap of net. She carried an arm bouquet of Talisman roses.
Richard Donaven of Omaha served his cousin as best man, and ushers were Jack Sweeney and John Kalin.
The bride, who was given in marriage by her father appeared in a quisette. The fitted lace bodice had a heart-shaped neck, and elbow length sleeves. The full skirt, which ended in a long train, was patterned with lace butterflies, outlined with seed pearls. The net bridal veil was fingertip length and was held to the head with a Juliet cap of lace. She wore long lace mitts, and carried an arm bouquet of white roses, centered with white orchids, and tied with satin ribbon and loops of which were caught with clusters of stephanotis. She also carried a white prayer book.
Immediately following the ceremony there was a breakfast for the families and the members of the bridal party. At 4 o'clock in the afternoon a reception for one hundred and fifty guests was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace J. Maddock.
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At 8:00 o'clock on the morning of Tuesday, October 12th, in the Catholic church, Rev. P. A. Lauer officiating, occurred the marriage of Miss Grace Conway, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Conway of this place, to Mr. Martin M. Dienslake, a long-time resident. Only the immediate family were present.Conway - Dienslake
Shortly after the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Dienslake left via auto for Aberdeen, from which a wedding trip to the Panama Exposition, other western and southern points was begun.
The wedding of this estimable couple is a great surprise to the majority of our citizens, for few had surmised, few had suspicioned its possibility.
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Betty Egan Bride of Lt. Paul Donlin At a beautiful and impressive ceremony at St. Patrick's church in Washington, D.C., Miss Mary Elizabeth Egan, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Egan, became the bride of Lieutenant Paul Donlin, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Donlin. Father Shehan performed the ceremony Saturday evening, January 6th, at half past seven.
As the wedding march was played on the pipe organ by the church organist, the bride entered the church on the arm of her father, who gave her in marriage. She was lovely in a gown of white marquisette, made along princess lines, with a sweetheart neckline and full skirt. Her veil, edged with fine lace, fell from a small tiara of orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet of white roses and white violets.
Miss Irene Donlin of Detroit, Mich., sister of the groom, was the bride's only attendant. She chose a blue chiffon dress, fashioned with a fitted satin bodice. Her head dress was a blue shoulder length veil held in place with a coronet of forget-me-nots. Her bouquet was of pink roses.
The mother of the bride wore an aqua blue chiffon dressmaker suit. Her corsage was fashioned of camellias.
Lt. William Burton of Appleton, Wis., a classmate of the groom was best man. Both men wore the Marine dress uniform.
The young couple exchanged vows before an altar banked with white chrysanthemums. Soft organ music was played during the ceremony.
After the ceremony, a wedding dinner was served at the Hotel Roosevelt.
Out-of-town guests attending the wedding were the parents of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. James G. Egan, Misses Vera and Mary Donlin of Detroit, Mrs. Helen Queen and Miss Mary Ellen Queen of Waldorf, Maryland, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hunt and two children of Baltimore, Mrs. Sherman Ensor of Baltimore, Lt. John Doran of Quantico, Va., Lt. (J.G.) Vincent Hart of Norfolk, Va. A cousin of the groom, Miss Madeliene Schaefer of Washington, also attended the ceremony.
The bride is a graduate of the Miller high school. After attending St. Catherines College in St. Paul for one year she enrolled at State College in Brookings, where she majored in Home Economics. Prior to her marriage she taught in the high school at Wagner.
Lt. Donlin, also a graduate from the high school here, attended the law school at the University of Minnestota. Enlisting with the Marine Reserve, he was sent for further study and training to Northwestern University and Oberlin College. More recently he has been stationed at Quantico, Va., where he received his lieutenant's commission.
Lt. and Mrs. Donlin are making their home in the Potomac Inn, at Quantico.
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At a simple ceremony performed Thursday, December 28 at First Presbyterian church in Spokane, Wash., Miss Cleone Wright, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Wright of Wessington became the bride of Elwyn Andersen, S 2-c, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Andersen of Miller. The service was read by Rev. Paul Clahoran, using the double ring ceremony.Cleone Wright Bride of Elwyn Andersen, S 2-C
Attendants of the bridal couple were Mrs. Fleming, and Ray Diamond, S 2-c, both of Spokane.
For her marriage, the beide selected a gold cardigan suit, with black accesssories. Her corsage was of white gardenias.
The groom wore his navy dress uniform.
Mr. and Mrs. Andersen arrived here Sunday on their wedding trip, and are visiting at the Andersen and Wright homes.
Both young people are graduates of the Miller high school. The bride, after her graduation, took a position at the Hand County Bank, leaving about a year ago for Los Angeles, where she has been employed with the Bank of Ameria.
The groom has also been employed for several years in Los Angeles. He recently completed his navy training at Camp Benmon, Farragut, Idaho and is now awaiting further assignment.
*note: marriage occurred 28 Dec 1944; date of license 28 Dec 1944, issued by the County Auditor of the County of Spokane (Washington); place of marriage was Spokane. Groom was Elwyn Arthur Anderson of Farragut, Idaho, and Bride was Cleone Wright, of Los Angeles, California. Witnesses were Mrs. Earl Fleming and Roy E. Dimond. This information is from the Marriage Certificate, supplied by Dot Hosking Huntley.
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Venjohn - Elgar
Miss Ann Venjohn, daughter of Mrs. John Venjohn, Sr. became the bride of W-O Cecil B. Elgar of Hillsboro, New Hampshire, at the Rapid City Cathedral at 9 a.m. September 20, Rev. Father Sheehan officiating.The bride wore Cadet blue with black accessories with a corsage of roses. The bridesmaid, Mrs. Louis Connors, sister of the bride wore a black pin stripe suit with green accessories and a rose corsage.
The groom and best man, Lt. Moyo of Texas, wore uniforms.
After the wedding ceremony a breakfast was served at the Alex Johnson Hotel in the officer's club.
Out of town guests who were present were Mrs. John Venjohn, Sr., mother of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. X. Schlechter, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Venjohn and family, Mrs. Vittorio Coserta, the former Miss Frances Heisinger of Rapid City, Lt. Reilly and Lt. Allen of Camp Rapid.
The young couple will make thier home in Rapid City where W-O Elgar is stationed at present.
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Maxine Hiatt Bride of Charles Elliott A wedding of much interest locally is that of Miss Maxine Hiatt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hiatt of St. Lawrence, and Charles Elliott, son of Mrs. Emily Elliott of Oregon City, Wednesday, March 14 at Vancouver, Wash., at 6 o'clock in the evening. The Methoidst church parsonage was the scene of the event with the Rev. Roy B. Parcell officiating.
The bride wore a brown pinstripe suit with brown accessories. Her flowers were orchids. She wore a strand of pearls which was a gift from the bridegroom.
Mr. Elliott is with the paratroop division at Fort Benning, Ga., and is home on furlough.
The bride, who has been employed at the Borden Company here, plans to remain temporarily in Albany. She was formerly employed in the circulation department of the Albany Democrat-Herald.
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Ebers (Evers)-Dillon Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock Father Stenzel performed the wedding ceremony at the parsonage for Miss Mary Ebers and Clarence Dillon. They were attended by Miss Loretta Burns and Archie Dillon, a brother of the groom. The bride wore a white embroidered gown with wreath and veil and Miss Burns was dressed in white embroidered mull. Both carried white carnations. At the close of the ceremony the party were driven to the home of the groom, where an elegant wedding supper was served. The house and tables were decorated with carnations and ferns.
Miss Ebers is a stranger here, having arrived but a few weeks ago. The groom is well known in Pierre however as an estimable young man. He is at present employed with the E. C. Kindley company and he and his bride will go at once to housekeeping in a cottage on Missouri Avenue.
We extend congratulations and best wishes.
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Evers - Meiers
Miss Lizzie Evers and Mr. Ferdinand Meiers were married at Orient, Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock by Father M. J. Burkel, Philip Meiers and Miss Sophia Evers witnessing the ceremony.
The young couple is favorably known in this part of the country having lived here for quite a while.
The ARGUS joins with their many friends in wishing them long life and happiness.
Froning - Schlechter
Miss Anna Schlechter and Mr. Charles Froning were married at Polo, Tuesday morning, May 12th at 10 o'clock. Father M. J. Burkel officiated.
Miss Schlechter is a well known young lady of Fairview township who has lived there since childhood. Mr. Froning is a prosperous young man who came to this community about five years ago, and will provide a good home for his bride.
The ceremony was performed at the St. Liborious church before a large number of friends after which a reception was given during the afternoon and evening at the home of the bride's parents. The ARGUS joins with their large circle of friends in wishing the young couple happiness thru life.
Gardner - Butler Charles W. Gardner, of this city, and Miss Ruth Butler, of Florida, were quietly married at the home of the bride's grandmother, Mrs. Butler, at Canova, South Dakota, Thursday May 29, 1913.
The ceremony was performed at 9:00 a.m. by the pastor of the Congregational church at Canova. The bride and groom both appeared in gray traveling suits. After the ceremony, the party sat down to a wedding breakfast. At noon the happy couple took the train for Sioux City on a shopping trip, returning to Yankton to attend commencement exercises at the college.
The bride is a South Dakotan who has made her home in the Everglade state for several years. It was while attending the college at Yankton that she met Mr. Gardner. She is not an entire stranger to Ree Heights, having visited here a few years ago. We speak for the whole town when we say that she will be heartily welcomed here in her new relationship.
The groom is a native of the county, a son of Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Gardner, and was born in Spring Hills township something like a quarter century ago. Charles paid strict attention to his studies, and in 1911 graduated with honors from the classical course in Yankton College. He then accepted a position with the Orient State Bank, which he held until last fall, when he took up the work of assistant cashier in the First State bank of Ree Heights. Chas. makes an ideal banker, careful, accurate and painstaking. He has taken the Cart Hammill house, where he and his bride will make their home.
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Gaspar - Weiseler At ten o'clock at the St. Liborious church, Polo, Joseph L. Gaspar and Miss Anna Weiseler entered the holy state of matrimony. Fr. Burkel assisted at the ceremony. Mr. Nick Gaspar, brother of the groom, acted as best man, and Miss Martha Weiseler as the bride's maid.
After a wedding breakfast at the home of the bride, the happy couple left for Iowa to be present at the reunion of the Gaspar family.
The parents of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. Gaspar, of Iowa were present at the marriage and accompanied their son and daughter-in-law back to the old home.
Gehringer - Struif
Married at Miller, S.D. on Tuesday, February 10th, 1914, Miss Elizabeth Marie Struif and Mr. Frank J. Gehringer.
Miss Struif has lived in this locality since she was a small girl until a few years ago when her parents moved to Miller. She has a host of friends, who will wish her well in her married life. Mr. Gehringer lived on a farm south of this town for several years and is well known as a hustler and a man of ability. The young couple will be at home after March 1, at Mohall, N. Dak.
The ARGUS joins with their many friends in wishing them a long and prosperous married life.
Miss Dorothy Wieseler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Wieseler of Orient, became the bride of Lawrence Grunewaldt, son of Mr. and Mrs. August Grunewaldt of Woonsocket at a nuptial low mass at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning, June 10th, with Rev. Fr. Hunold officiating. Myron and James Weiseler, cousins of the bride, were the servers. Miss Julia Schaefer, a close friend, played the nuptial music.Dorothy Wieseler Bride of Lawrence Gruenwaldt
The bride was attired in a beautiful floor length gown of white satin trimmed in fine lace, fitted bodice with tiny satin buttons and full skirt ending in a long train. She wore a finger-tip veil held by a cornot of seeded pearls. She carried a mixed bouquet of pink and white carnations centered with roses tied with a satin ribbon. Her only jewelry was a triple strand of pearls, a gift of the groom.
The maid of honor, Miss Catherine Wieseler, only sister of the bride was attired in a floor length gown of blue satin and she wore a matching veil of blue net. She wore a single strand of pearls, a gift of the bride.
The bridesmaid, Mrs. Leo Grunewaldt, sister in law of the groom, wore a floor length gown of yellow chiffon and she wore a matching veil of yellow net. She also wore a single strand of pearls, a gift of the bride.
The groom and his attendants, Leo Grunewaldt, only brother of the groom, and Francis Wieseler, cousin of the bride, wore dark suits with carnation bouttonieres.
The bride's mother wore a light blue dress with white accessories and wore a corsage of white carnations. The groom's mother wore a light pink dress with white accessories and wore a corsage of white carnations. Both fathers wore carnation bouttonieres.
A wedding dinner was served to the immediate family by the bride's mother, with Mary Ann and Marcella Wieseler as waitresses.
A reception was in the afternoon for about 60 guests in honor of the couple. A free dance was given in Orient in the evening.
The bride's table was decorated with a yellow halo with blue and white streamers above the three tiered wedding cake trimmed in blue and white and topped with a miniature bride and groom.
Out of town relatives were the groom's parents of Woonsocket, and Mr. and Mrs. Matt Smith and Helen of Seneca.
The bride, a graduate from the Polo High School, and attended Notre Dame Jr., College. For the past year she has taught in a rural school in Hand County.
Hall - Kruger
Miss Ada Kruger and John Hall were united in marriage at Miller, S.D., on Wednesday morning August 30th, 1911. After the Wedding ceremony was pernounced the happy couple returned to the bride's home where they and their parents ate the wedding dinner.
Miss Ada Kruger is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Kruger, who has resided on a farm south of Orient with her parents from childhood; while the groom is a hustling young farmer of Spring Twp. They are both well and favorable known to everybody.
Mr. and Mrs. Hall will make their future home on T. H. Kruger's farm. The ARGUS extends with their many friends in wishing them a bright and happy life.
Weiseler-Hardes
On Tuesday, February 9th, Miss Martha Weiseler was united in marriage to Anton Hardes, Jr., at Polo church. Rev. Fr. Lauer officiated. The immediate friends and relatives were present at the ceremony.
The bride is a capable young lady, who has grown to womanhood in Hand county, and has a large circle of friends. She is the second oldest daughter of Mrs. Henry Weiseler. The groom is a stranger to us, although the family formerly lived here, moving to Canada some years ago. He is a prosperous young farmer, whose land is located in Saskatchewan, where the couple will reside.
The Argus joins with the friends in wishing them happiness.
Miss Mary Struif and Ernest Hatch were united in marriage last Tuesday, September 13th, according to announcements made to friends of the couple. The marriage was solemnized at Rochester, Minn.Hatch-Struif The bride is one of Miller's most estimable young ladies, whose friends are numbered by her acquaintances. She is the daughter of John Struif and has grown to young womanhood in Miller. For several years she has held the position of deputy auditor of Hand County.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hatch, and is a fine, upstanding young man. He holds a very good position with Bohning Bros.
Following a wedding trip through Minnesota, the newly married couple will make their home in Miller. The good wishes of a host of friends are extended to them.
Holder - Pagel A beautiful wedding ceremony was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pagel, of this city, Wednesday evening, June 11, when their daughter, Anna, was married to Louis Holder, of Carthage, South Dakota.
The ceremony was performed at 7:30, by Rev. Michaelis, pastor of the German Lutheran church. The home was artistically decorated with pink and white, with a profusion of floral decorations. Immediately after the ceremony the guests, numbering about twenty, were seated to a sumptuous wedding dinner.
The bride was dressed in a most becoming gown of Grenadina over white Messaline and carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses. Miss Paulina Holder, sister of the groom, accompanied Miss Pagel as bride's maid, and carried a bouquet of pink roses. The groom was dressed in tailored black, and had as best man, Mr. Ernest Matter.
This young couple needs no introduction to our readers, as they are both well known here. Miss Pagel was born and reared here and has always been a friend and companion to all her young lady associates here and elsewhere. The groom will be remembered by everyone here, as he held a position with the Conway Brothess firm here a few years ago. He is in the employ of a large firm in Carthage at present.
The happy couple left by train Saturday for Aberdeen, where they will visit for a while and then will go to Carthage, where they will be at home after July 1. We hereby tender them the heartiest congratulations and the very best wishes for the future.
At a double ring ceremony at the Presbyterian Manse at 2 o'clock pm; Saturday, December 22, Miss Margaret McCarl, daughter of N. A. McCarl became the bride of Earl Johnson, son of E. J. Johnson.For her marriage the bride wore a light blue one piece dress trimmed in gold with brown accessories. Her bridesmaid, Miss Vivian Johnson wore gold with black accessories.
The groom and his attendant wore brown suits.
The bride is a graduate of Miller high school with the class of "44" and since then has been teaching in the rural schools of Hand County.
The groom is a graduate of the Miller high school with the class of "42" and at present is engaged in farming in Pleasant Valley Township.
After a wedding trip to the Black Hills the young couple will reside on the groom's farm.
Keck - Schaefer
The marriage of Mr. John Keck, of Miller, and Miss Mathilda Schaefer, of Polo, occured at the Polo church last Tuesday morning, Rev. Fr. Pothmann performing the ceremony. They will make their home on the groom's farm located west of Miller. The ARGUS joins their many friends in extending congratulations.
Miss Jeanne Linn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Linn of Pierre and James Kelly of Pierre, son of Mr. and Jrs. James Kelly of Pierre exchanged marital vows at a nuptial mass performed Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Peter's and Paul's church in Pierre.James Kelly and Jeanne Linn Wed
The double ring ceremony was solemnized by the Rev. Fr. Paul McGuire before a large group of relatives and friends of the bridal pair. The altar was decorated with baskets of gladioli.
Attending the bride were Joann Linn, sister of the bride and Mrs. Leo Kellar, sister of the bridegroom. The bridegroom's attendants were his brother-in-law Leo Kellar and Horace Ellis, Jr. Ushers were Thomas Kelly and Richard Michaelson.
The organ music was played by Mrs. Harr Huisman and Mrs. Howard Frask sang the vocal solos.
The bride wore a gray gabardine street length suit with pink accessories and carried a corsage of pink and white gladiolis. She wore a strand of pearls, a gift of the bridegroom.
The bride's attendants wore brown street length suits, with matching accessories and yellow corsages.
Following the ceremony, members of the Altar Society were hostesses at a reception in the church parlors. A four tiered bride's cake, decorated in the bride's chosen colors pink and white and topped by a miniature bride and groom, framed the center piece for the buffet table. Bowls of fall flowers and tall white candles were the only table decorations.
Mr. and Mrs. Kelly left shortly after the reception for a weeks honeymoon in the Black Hills. After their return they will be at home to their friends at 461 1-2 Pierre street.
The bride was graduated from Pierre High School with the class of 1945 and has been employed at the State House in the Highway Planning Survey.
The groom was graduated from Miller High School with the class of 1940. During the war, he served with the 20th Armoured Division in the European theatre. Since his discharge he has been employed in construction work in Pierre.
Our of town guests at the wedding were Thomas Kelly, of St. Lawrence, grandfather of the groom, Mrs. George Graham, Shelby, Mich., Miss Mary Duncan, Chicago, Ill, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bartels and daughter Alyce of Winner.
Hall - King
At an impressive candlelight nuptial high mass, Tuesday, February 9, at 9:30 in the morning at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Miller, Miss Margaret Hall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Hall became the bride of Melvin King, son of Mrs. Barbara King of Highmore.Father J. J. Hyland officiated at the single ring ceremony.
The bridal party entered the church to the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march. The bride was beautifully dressed in a floor length gown of white slipper satin made princess style with long pointed sleeves and sweetheart neckline. Her floor length veil of rayon net was held in place by a tiara of seed pearls. She carried a bouquet of red roses and a white pearl rosary. Her jewelry was a gold cross, a gift of the groom.
Her attendant, Lorraine Even of Humboldt, a cousin of the bride, wore a floor length dress of periwinkle blue with full bodice and short puffed sleeves. Her headdress was of sheer veiling held in place by a wreath of pink snapdragons. She wore a corsage of pink and white carnations and carried a white prayer book and silver rosary.
The groom and his attendant, Donald Dancey, of Holabird, wore dark blue suits with bouttonieres of white carnations.
A wedding dinner was served to immediate relatives at the home of the bride's parents. A four tiered bridal cake in the bride's chosen colors, blue and white, decorated the table.
Out-of-town guests attending the ceremony were: Mrs. Barbara King and Betty, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. O'Brien, Highmore; Mrs. T. J. Even and daughters, Lorraine and Cyrean Ann, Humboldt; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Flint, Burkmere; Verona Hobert, Harrold; Orville Peterson, Holabird; Dorothy Carnicle and Ann Kilian of Brookings.
Previous to the bride's marriage she worked in Brookings for the extension service. The young couple will live on a farm north of Highmore.
St. Liborious church, at Polo, was the scene of a very pretty wedding Wednesday morning, June 11, at ten o'clock, when Miss Jennie M. Schlechter and Mr. Casper J. Kluthe were united in marriage.The ceremony was performed by Fr. M. J. Burkel, after which the guests were entertained at the bride's home.
Miss Schlechter is the daughter of Conrad Schlechter, was born and reared in Hand county, and has a friend for every acquaintance. Mr. Kluthe has been in this locality for the past three years, has made a friend of everybody he met and at present he is one of our well established farmers, being situated on the Krueger farm a short ways west of the Polo church, where the couple will make their home.
The bride appeared at the ceremony dressed in a beautiful gown of white Messaline, and was accompanied by Miss Dora Schlechter, who acted as the bride's maid, and wore a becoming dress of tan Cashmere. The groom was dressed in blue serge, and was accompanied by Mr. Geo. Lechtenberg as best man.
We have nothing but the best of success and happiness to wish this young couple and feel that we speak the sentiments of their many friends in making them this wish.
Sept. 8, 1953
Married in Polo Church Wedding vows were spoken at an eight thirty High mass Tuesday, September 8 in St. Liborius Catholic Church at Polo by Miss Jeanne Lechtenberg and Sfc. Buddy M. Krause. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Lechtenberg and the bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Bertha Cain of Midland, Texas.
The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Nicholas Hunold before an altar decorated with bouquets of pink and white roses. Sister M. Terasine was organist, Richard Ortmeier, Mrs. Gerald Martinmaas and Miss Carol Martinmaas sang "On This Day" as the bridal party entered the church. Ortmeier also sang the Mass Proper.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a white ballerina length gtown of nylon tulle over satin fashioned with a lace bolero with long tapered sleeves. Her elbow length veil of silk imported illusion was secured to a tiara of seed pearls. She carried a prayer book corsage of pink and white roses.
Miss Phyllis Lechtenberg, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Her gown was a nile green ballerina, fashioned similar to that of the bride, and with matching headband.
The bride's brother, Paul Lechtenberg, was best man. The bridegroom and his attendant wore light gray business suits with white carnation boutonnieres.
Mrs. Lechtenberg wore, for her daughter's wedding, a navy blue dress and a corsage of pink rosebuds.
A wedding breakfast was served to the bridal party at the home of the bride's parents. A three tiered wedding cake centered the table. The breakfast was prepared and served by Mrs. C. J. Kluthe, aunt of the bride and Mrs. Robert Seeman.
For her going away costume Mrs. Krause wore a pastel blue linen dress with white accessories and a corsage of pink and white roses.
The bride is a graduate of Fairview High School, Polo, with the 1951 class. For the past two years she has been employed at Fort Warden, Wash. The bridegroom just returned from a year in Korea, serving with the United States Army.
After a honeymoon in the Black Hills and Texas the couple will make their home in Oklahoma, the bridegroom's present place of assignment.
Mildred Miesen Bride of Lt. Paul Lammers Zell--Miss Mildred Miesen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Miesen of Zell, and Lt. (J.G.) Paul H. Lammers, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lammers of Sioux Falls, were married at a nuptial high mass at St. Mary's church July 5 at which the Rev. F. L. Durkin officiated at the double ring ceremony.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white chiffon gown made with a sweetheart neckline and lace yoke. The long sleeves tapered to a point over the wrists. Her fingertip veil, edged with lace, was held in place by a beaded crown. Her jewelry consisted of pearls, a gift of the groom, and beaded ear rings with pearl inset. She carried a shower bouquet of American Beauty roses and lilies of the valley, tied with a white chiffon ribbon. Judy Miesen, sister of the bride, was flower girl and Janice Jungwirth carried the bride's train. They were gowned in floor length twin dresses of white rayon faille. Miss Mary Miesen, sister of the bride, was maid of honor and she wore a formal gown of sea foam blue with a silk jersey bodice and a skirt of net over satin. She carried a bouquet of yellow roses tied with a cascade bow of yellow tulle. Her headdress was a short blue veil with matching blue flowers. Miss Catherine Schafer of Minneapolis, cousin of the bride, attired in a formal of pastel yellow chiffon, was the brides maid. Her bouquet was of pink roses and she wore a yellow veil with matching yellow flowers. The groom was attended by his brother, Mel Lammers, and Joe Hardis, an uncle.
A dinner was served in the parish hall to the wedding party and a hundred immediate relatives and friends. Vases of pink carnations and a three tiered wedding cake decorated the table. The wedding cake was baked by the bride's mother and decorated by Ida Lingeman.
Music was furnished by the organist, Miss Patricia Irwin, and the church choir. Miss Sharon Miesen, sister of the bride, sang "Panis Angelicus". Edmel Jungwirth and Albert Miesen, brothers of the bride, were altar boys. Quentin Joynt and Arthur Hardie were ushers.
That evening the newly married couple gave a dance at the hall, after which they left on a short wedding trip. After July 11 they will make their temporary resident in Clinton, Okla., where Lt. Lammers is stationed at the Naval Air Navigation School.
The bride is a graduate of Redfield high school and Northern State Teachers college. During the past year she taught in the Aberdeen city schools.
Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hardes, Mr. and Mrs. F. X. Hardes, Mrs. Sophie Hardes, Joe and Alphie, Mrs. Mary Naber, Clarence and Laura, all of Miller; Mr and Mrs. A. J. Schaefer, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weisler and Francis, Mr. and Mrs. William Lammers, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gasper, Mr. and Mrs. John and August Weideman, all of Orient; Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Martinmaas, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Gebhart, Faulkton.
Married
Lechtenberg-Schlechter
On Tuesday, October 7th, at the Polo church, there occurred a pretty ceremony when Miss Dora Schlechter and George Lechtenberg were united in matrimony. Fr. M. J. Burkel performed the ceremony in the presence of many of the friends and relatives of the couple. Miss Frances Schlechter, cousin of the bride, was bride's maid, and Joseph Lechtenberg, brother of the groom, acted as best man. Immediately after the ceremony a reception was held for the guests at the home of the bride, a short way south of the church.
This young couple needs no introduction, as they are both well known here. Mr. Lechtenberg has been here for several years and in that time has gained a host of friends and won the respect of all his associates. Miss Schlechter is the youngest daughter of Conrad Schlechter and is known to all as a young lady of sterling qualities and a most likable character.
After a short wedding trip the couple will return to Orient and will be at home on the Schlechter farm, as Mr. Schlechter is contemplating an extended trip to Germany in the near future.
St. John's Catholic church of Riverdale, North Dakota, was the scene of a pretty wedding Monday, December 28 (1953). Miss Roberta Cleveland and Paul Lechtenberg were united in mariage at a nine o'clock solemn high mass before an altar decorated with poinsettas and Christmas holly. The Rev. Fr. Eggenoff performed the double ring ceremony.Marriage Vows Spoken in North Dakota Church
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cleveland of Riverdale and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Lechtenberg of Orient.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a white floor length gown of nylon tulle over satin. Her elbow length veil of silk imported illusion was attached to a tiara of seeded pearls. She carried a prayer book corsage of red carnations.
Miss Phyllis Lechtenberg, sister of the bridegroom, was maid of honor. She wore nile green ballerina length gown with matching headpiece.
The bridegroom's brother, Al Lechtenberg, was best man. The men wore dark business suits with white carnation boutonnieres.
Mrs. Cleveland wore an aqua blue dress with a corsage of white carnations. Mrs. Lechtenberg wore a burgundy dress and a pink carnation corsage.
A wedding breakfast was served at the Riverdale hotel. A three tiered wedding cake, made by the bride's mother, centered the table.
The new Mrs. Lechtenberg wore a maroon suit with black and white accessories for her going away costume.
The couple will be at home in Custer, where the bridegroom is employed, following a brief honeymoon.
St. Ann's Catholic church was the scene of a pretty wedding Tuesday morning when Miss Isabel DeGeest and Leonard Lechtenberg were united in marriage.Lechtenberg -- De Geest
Dolores Ernestine played Lohengrin's wedding march as the bridal party entered the church. The bride was dressed in white satin, made floor length. Her veil was full length, and her bouquet was of red roses. Bridesmaids were Miss Hildregarde Kluthe of Huron and Miss Clare Lechtenberg. Their dresses were of wine taffeta and green taffeta, with which they wore small hats fasioned of flowers.
Edwin Kluthe and Aloysius Lechtenberg attended the groom. The nuptial mass was read by Father Hyland.
After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the bride's home.
Mr. and Mrs. Lechtenberg will make their home on the groom's farm in Fairview township.
In a simple ceremony Tuesday, May 29, 1945, Eleanor Stubbs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stubbs of Vayland, became the bride of M-T Sgt. C.D. Lombard, U.S. Marine Corps, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Lombard of Brookings.The single ring ceremony was performed in the Methodist parsonage at Pipestone, Minn., by Rev. Albert E. Tuck. The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Otterness of Brookings, close friends of the bride and groom.
The bride chose for her wedding a brown linen two piece suit, trimmed with white with brown and white accessories. The matron of honor wore an old rose suit with lime green accessories. The groom wore the uniform of the United States Marine Corps, while his attendant wore a light blue business suit.
The bride is a graduate of the Wessington high school with the class of 1936, and worked for several years in Miller, first as stenographer in the states attorney's office and later as chief clerk in the local ration office. She resigned from the position in 1944 to accept a smiliar position in the Brookings office from which she was later transferred to the German prisoner of war camp at Greely, Colo.
The groom is a graduate of the Brookings high school and attended Brookings State college for one year before going to Van Nuys, Calif., where he worked a short time in an airplane factory. He enlisted in the marine corps in 1942, and has spent several months in the battle zones of the South Pacific.
After a short honeymoon spent visiting their parents in Brookings and at Vayland, the bride returned to Greely to resume her duties at the prisoner of war camp, while the groom returns to the El Tora Marine Air Base, Santa Anna, Calif., for further assignments.
Lund-Paddleford
At high noon on Monday, June 18, 1945, occurred the marriage of Miss Lucille Paddleford, daughter of Mrs. J. F. Paddleford, of Miller, and Magnus Lund, son of Mrs. Sivert Lund of Aberdeen, at the Memorial Lutheran church in Pierre. Rev. Advin O. Skibsrud officiated.
Mrs. Stanley Michael sang "I Love You Truly". George Keinholz, her father was her accompanist. He also played the wedding march from Lohenghen's as the bride entered the church on the arm of her brother, Earl Paddleford, who gave her in marriage. The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Francis W. Jones, friends of the bride and groom. Harold S. Freeman, cousin of the bride, acted as usher.
The bride wore a two piece, seafoam blue dress with black accessories. Her only jewelry was a pastoral cameo, the gift of the groom. She carried a handkerchief of Honaton lace, which was made and carried by the bride's mother at her wedding. Her bouquet was of American Beauty roses and streamers. Mrs. Jones, matron of honor, was gowned in a cream colored two piece dress, and wore brown accessories. Her corsage was of Talisman roses. The bride's mother was attired in pale blue sheer with white accessories and she wore a corsage of mixed flowers.
Out-of-town guests attending the wedding and dinner were, Mrs. J. F. Paddleford of Aberdeen, Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Lund of Groton, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Paddleford of Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Harold S. Freeman of Mobridge.
Mrs. Lund attended the University of Nebraska, where she was affiliated with the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. She interned at Michael Reese Hospital School of Dietetics, Chicago, Ill. For the past five years she has been Home Economist for the Farm Security Administration at Huron and Pierre.
Mr. and Mrs. Lund left on a two weeks honeymoon trip, after which they will be at home at Leola, S.D.
Hardes-Martinmaas On Tuesday morning, July 2nd, occurred the marriage of Miss Mathilda Hardes and Mr. Arnold Martinmaas at the St. Liborius church, at Polo, Rev. Fr. Pothmann, performing the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Sophia Hardes, of Polo, and the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Martinmaas, who live southwest of Orient.
They are both popular young people of the Polo community and have the best wishes of a host of friends who will join in wishing them a long and happy married life.
After a wedding trip to Yellowstone National Park and the Black Hills they will make their home in Orient, where the groom will be employed as assistant cashier in the Orient State Bank.
McKelvey -- Ulrich At an early morning wedding on Saturday, Miss Mary Ann Ulrich became the bride of Gordon McKelvey of Ree Heights. The ceremony was solemnized at 8 o'clock at St. Ann's Parish house, the Revered Father Hyland performing the ceremony using the single ring service.
The bride wore a white flowered chiffon dress and wore a corsage of Johanna Hill and Talisman roses and baby breath. She was attended by Miss Hildegarde Kluthe of Brookings, who wore rose colored lace and a corsage similar to the bride's.
Barth Maher of Huron attended the groom as best man.
Following the wedding congratulations a 3-course breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Ulrich to the immediate relatives. The bridal table was centered with a large wedding cake and crystal candle holders held yellow slender tapers.
Favors in white and yellow with place cards attached, completed the artistic table appointments.
Beryl McKelvey, sister of the groom and Kathleen Corcoran assisted with the serving of the breakfast and Mrs. Ulrich was assisted by Mrs. C. P. Corcoran and Miss Rose Corcoran.
The bride, a graduate of Miller high school, attended State College at Brookings and for the past year has acted as secretary to Mr. Forbes, district supervisor for the Department of Agriculture in Huron. Mr. McKelvey graduated from Ree Heights high school and is in the stock business with his father. After a short wedding trip to the Hills, the young couple will be at home at 343 Third street, Huron, S.D.
Before her marriage, the bride was honored at several showers.
Naber - Mullaney
Mr. Leonard Naber, of Fairview township, and Miss Emily Mullaney, of Miller, were married at Alexandria, where her parents reside, Monday morning, January 3rd. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Luke Murphy.
The newlyweds will reside on a farm in Fairview township
At 9 o'clock Tuesday morning, October 22, Assumtion Catholic church at Eden Valley, Minn., was the scene of a pretty wedding when Miss Kathleen Hommering, daughter of Mrs. Froni Hommerding, became the bride of John Ortmeier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Ortmeier of Polo. The ceremony was performed and the Nuptial Mass celebrated by Rev. Fr. Peter Gruenes.
Miss Hommerding, given in marriage by her uncle, Mike Bauer, was beautiful in a gown of embroidered white satin with long train. Her fingertip veil was held in place by a coronet of pearls. Her only jwelry was a single strand of pearls, a gift of the groom. The bride carried a colonial bouquet of white roses.
The groom's sister, Mary Ortmeier of Aberdeen, was maid of honor. She wore a formal of blue taffeta. Miss Carol Jane Hommerding, sister of the bride was bridesmaid. Her floor length dress was of pink taffeta. Both attendants wore gold crosses, gifts of the bride.
Attendants of the groom were Bernard Ortmeier and Herbert Bauer.
A wedding dinner and supper were served the sixty guests in the Assumption church basement. In the afternoon, the guests were entertained in the Hommerding home. Decorations of pink, white and blue were used in the dining room and home.
The bride is a graduate of the St. Benedict's school in St. Cloud, Minn. The groom is a veteran of World War II. After a trip which will take the couple to Washington and California they will make their home on the groom's farm west of Polo.
Maximilian Ortmeier and Miss Elizabeth Schaefers married June 4th
At the Polo Church
Tuesday forenoon, June 4th (1912), at the Polo church occured one of the most elaborate weddings that has ever taken place here, when Maximilian Ortmeier, a properous young farmer residing south of Orient, was married to Miss Elizabeth Schaefers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Schaefers. Mr. Schaefers is one of the most prosperous and influential farmers of north Hand County.The wedding was a most charming church ceremony at which Fr. Burkel officiated, and at which there were about five hundred guests in attendance. The bride wore an elaborate and becoming gown of silk Messaline with a bridal veil, and carried a bouquet of Carnations and Lillies of the Valley. The groom was dressed in the customary black. The misses Elizabeth Barch and Mary Flanenberg were bride's maids, and were dressed in beautiful gowns of white voil. The Messrs. Ferdinand Guenther and Xavier Schaefer were best men.
Immediately after the ceremony the guests were escorted to the Schaefers home where had been prepared one of the most sumptuous wedding feasts in the history of this community. A barn dance was enjoyed by all in the evening, the music for which was furnished by the Miller orchestra; there were over six hundred guests in attendance at the evening reception.
This was indeed the most elaborate wedding that has ever occured in this community and marks the beginning of one of our future prosperous homesteads, for we can predict nothing but the best of success for Mr. Ortmeier in his farm work, as he is already one of the most prosperous young farmers of north Hand county.
Mr. Ortmeier's farm is situated six miles south of Orient where he and his bride will make their future home. Their large circle of friends wish them the very best of success and prosperity in their new home and work, and in these congratuations and well wishes the Argus most heartily joins.
Polchow-Winegar Marriage Announced Mr. and Mrs. Martin Wood of Vayland announce the marriage of Miss Rosemary Winegar, to Neil Polchow, F 1-c, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Polchow of Miller, at the Asbury Methodist church in Camden, N.J., Sunday afternoon, March 11, 1945, at four-thirty o'clock. The Rev. Harry S. Hanck of Merchantville, N.J. read the single ring ceremony in the presence of a few friends.
The bride was dressed in a street length dress of white wool with gold accessories. Her corsage was gardenias, tied with gold ribbon. She carried a white Bible. The maid of honor, Miss June Anne Isaksen of Merchantville, N.J., was dressed in aqua blue, with black accessories. Her corsage was also gardenias, died with aqua ribbon.
The groom wore the blue uniform of the U. S. Navy. His attendant was Douglas Seivwright of Ridley Park, Pa. He wore a dark blue business suit.
After the ceremony the couple was honored at a dinner in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Isaksen, at Merchantville, N.J. A beautiful wedding cake formed the centerpiece.
Mrs. Polchow was graduated from the Wessington high school with the class of 1944. After graduation she worked for a time in the Standard Oil offices at Huron. Mr. Polchow received his grade and high school education at Miller. He enlisted in the U. S. navy in 1942, and took his training at Great Lakes, Ill. He served on the aircraft carrier Pybus and on the Wake Island. He received injuries while on board ship in the Atlantic July 3, 1944, and was hospitalized at Casablanca, North Africa, and later received treatment at Miami Beach and Jacksonville, Fla. At present he is at the U. S. naval hospital in Philadelphia, Pa. He is taking a course in draftmanship at General Electric in Philadelphia. He has served in the American, the Atlantic and Pacific theatres of war. The couple will live at 2913 S. 17th St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Price - Werre
17 January 1935
Unknown newspaperAnnouncement was made this week of the marriage at Miller on January 14, of Miss Lillian Werre of Highmore and Emory(sic) Price of Fort Thompson. She is a graduate of Highmore HS and he has been employed by the Studt Electric Shop. The newly weds plan on establishing their home at Fort Thompson.
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Matter-Riechers
A pretty home wedding was solemnized Wednesday evening February 17th at 8:30, when Miss Minnie Matter and William Riechers were united in marriage. The ceremony took place at the bride's home in the presence of about sixty guests. Rev. H. Brunotte, of the Lutheran church, performed the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Louise Matter, of Spring township, a charming young lady who will no doubt make a fitting life partner to the young man she has chosen. Mr. Riechers formerly lived northwest of here, but removed to Wisconsin, where he has a farm, about a year ago.
The bride's gown was a white chiffon over white crepe meteor. She carried a white carnation bouquet. The groom wore the conventional black. Misses Carrie and Lydia Matter were bridesmaids, while Frank Matter and Herman Buth attended the groom. Miss Laura Weiblin presided at the piano and Little Ethelyn Weiblen was flower girl.
After the ceremony an elegant two-course luncheon was served. The decorations were pink and white.
Mr. and Mrs. Riechers will be at home at Belmont, Wisconsin, after March 1st.
The Argus adds its congratulations to the list.
At an impressive service performed at 9 o'clock Monday morning at St. Ann's Catholic church, Miss Bertha Schmidt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schmidt of Orient, became the bride of Joseph Ruzicka, son of Mrs. Mary Ruzicka of Miller. Father John Hyland performed the double ring ceremony, and the nuptial high mass was sung by the church choir.
Bertha Schmidt Bride of Joseph Ruzicka
The bride wore a floor length white gown, fashioned with a lace bodice and a full fashioned skirt over silk taffeta. Her finger tip veil was held in place with a beaded crown. She carried a white prayer book and pearl rosary. A gold pinset with opals, which had been worn by the groom's mother at her wedding, held the bride's corsage of American Beauty roses. Her only other jewelry was a double strand of pearls, a gift of the groom.
Mrs. William Ruzicka, sister-in-law of the groom was the matron of honor. She wore a blue formal gown, with a bodice of velvet, and a taffeta skirt. Her short veil was fastened with a head dress of white flowers, and she wore a corsage of pink roses, asters and yellow baby mums. Her jewelry was a single strand pearl necklace, a gift of the bride.
The groom was attended by Francis Schmidt, brother of the bride. Both men wore blue suits, with white carnation boutonnieres.
Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast to nineteen guests was served at the groom's mother's. A three course dinner was served to the bridal party at the home of the bride's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Schmidt of Rockham.
For traveling, the bride wore a powder blue dressmaker suit with brown accessories. After a honeymoon in the Twin Cities, they will make their home in Miller.
The bride had made her home here for a number of years and prior to her marriage was employed as desk clerk at the Brown Hotel. The groom, a graduate of the Miller high school, recently received his discharge from the army, after three years overseas service with the 343rd Fighter Squadron. He has taken over the duties of city mail carrier, a position he held before his enlistment.
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