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Suring—
Mrs. Nettie Gilke, 88, a former resident of the Town
of Maple Valley, died Tuesday at the home of her daughter Mrs. F.C. Pfunder
in Minneapolis. The body will be at the Soulek funeral home here
where friends may call from 2 pm Thursday. The last rites will be
held at the funeral home at 2 pm Friday with the Rev. Albert Worl officiating.
Burial will be in the Hickory Cemetery. Besides Mrs. Pfunder, she
is survived by three other daughters. They are Mrs. Lucilee Fitzgerald,
Minneapolis, and Mrs. Eva Anderson and Henrietta Gilke, both of Shawano.
Further survivors include a son Roy, Savannah, Ga.; a sister, Mrs. Rose
Briggs; 10 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
Gillett—
Joseph C. Kuehl, Sr., was born November 14, 1879 at
Kewaunee, Wis. The son of Joachim C. and Dora Kuehl. He attended
school there and learned the cabinet making trade from his father.
In 1899, at the age of 20 years he went to Chicago, Ill., where he worked
2 years as a carpenter and millright for the Illinois Steel Corporation.
From Illinois he went to Indiana Harbor, Indiana where he helped build
the Inland Steel Co. Joe worked there about 6 years. Then he
took a vacation from November 1907 to April 1908. Joe came to Gillett
on April 15, 1908. He bought the furniture and undertaking business
from John Wranosky. In those days he went on all calls with a horse
and buggy or in the winter with a horse and cutter. All furniture
was delivered by horse and wagon. The old time hearse was horse drawn.
Otto Heimke was always Joe’s faithful helper and still lends a helping
hand to his son when he needs it. There was also a work shop next
to the furniture store where Joe repaired furniture and did picture framing.
In 1920 the furniture store was remodeled and enlarged from a 13 by 60
ft. to a 50 by 60 ft. building. In 1925 the first auto funeral hearse
was bought. On October 1, 1908 Joe was married to Hulda Foelker,
they raised 6 children, Mrs. George (Ethel) Hidde, Gillett; Frank, Gillett;
Mrs. Helen Valentine who passed away in 1942; Mrs. Jeanette Olson, Florence,
Wis.; Mrs. Grace Landin and Joseph, Jr., of Sheboygan, Wis. In 1942
he sold the business to his son Frank, and Joe retired. He spends
his time fishing and hunting and in his workshop in the basement of his
home making and repairing things. Joe was always interested in public
affairs and served on the Village Board for 8 years from 1909 to 1917.
He also was Health Officer. In 1914 he managed the Gillett baseball
team. The team started with $ 150 in the red, bought new uniforms
during the year and finished the season with money in the bank. The
club played 28 games that season winning 24 of them. Many of the
games were against crack teams and some went 14 innings or more.
Mrs. Kuehl, has been a faithful helpmate of Joe’s. She, like Joe,
has always been active in Gillett community affairs and both with scores
of other old timers helped to lay the foundation which has made Gillett
the substantial and progressive community that it is today.
Oconto Falls—Competing in the subdistrict contest
at De Pere on Tuesday, Ethelyne Bahcall again won first place in the humorous
declamation division. Ten contestants from schools in this section
all winners in their respective leagues took part in the contest.
Ethelyne had previously won first place in the league contest at Marinette.
She will now compete in the district contest at Menasha. The winner
of that contest going to the state contest at Madison.
Oconto Falls—Edwin Gauthier of Oconto Falls will teach
science in the South Shore High School in Port Wing this fall. He
has a B.A. degree from ST. Norbert’s college in DePere, a Bachelor of Science
degree from Colorado A. and M. and is now working on his Master’s degree
in Education at the Wisconsin State College in Superior. He will
teach physics, chemistry, health and general science.
Oconto Falls—A really splendid play “The Late Christopher
Bean” was presented at the high school on Wednesday and thrusday of this
week by the faculty. Proceeds of the play will be used to add to
the properties of the high school dramatic club. Exceedingly heavy
parts were carred by the splendidly cast Dr. Haggett (C.E. Wright) and
the maid, Abbie (Joyce Bergseng). However they performed admirably
and in the face of their heavy school work, one wonders where they found
time to learn the lines and cues so important to a good play. Mr.
Wright and Miss Bergseng gave superb performances the former reminding
one of the “country doctor” with his Will Rogerish characterization.
The girls of the Haggett family were excellently portrayed by Ann Westman
as Ada and Thelma Sanden as Susan, while their ambitious mother was none
other than the pleasant commercial teacher, Dorothy McKeever. Susan’s
courtship with Warren Creamer (otherwise known as Gordon Schuler) delighted
the audience especially the school group. Romantic spots, usually
hard for an amateur cast, were presented with professional al aplomb.
Robert Johnson, a newcomer to the faculty, gave a good performance as one
of the villains. In the search for art treasures, one saw Supt. Otto
H. Richter as the German art collecor and his impersonation delighted the
audience. Frank McClone as the true artist and true friend of the
Late Christopher Bean was well cast for the part of the Englishman, and
his kindness to Abby brought the play to a surpriseing climax as she reveals
herself as the widow of the dead artist. We congratulate the cast
and the coach, Miss Margaret Hecht, on this splendid production.
We regret that economic conditions of this time prevented so many from
seeing this really good play.
Oconto Falls—John P. Anderson, agriculture instructor
in the high school here since 1926, has resigned his position to become
director of the Oconto county branch of the Rural Resettlement program.
Anderson started in the Smith-Hughes agricultural department here after
a year’s experience in the work in Ithaca, Wis. His course was instrumental
in building up a large enrollment of tuition students and in his nine years
at the school he has built up one of the finest departments of the kind
in the state. He was awarded a gold charm by the Wisconsin Instructors
Vocational association at the conference last summer in recognition of
his 10 years of service. His headquarters will be in Oconto, although
he will maintain his residence here. Despite his new work, he will
continue as head of the Corn-Hog program in the county.
Oconto Falls—Miss Nathalie Peterson is carrying one
of the juvenile leads in the fourth annual Thespian Dramatic club play,
“Growing Pains,” which will be presented at the high school auditorium
tonight and Tuesday evening. Miss Peterson is a senior and has been
prominent in dramatic activities. She was a member of the cast of
the play which won the state dramatic championship last year. The
play is under the direction of K.J. Kjer.
Oconto Falls—There has been a lot of activity at the
high school lately, and the cause of it, as we recently discovered is “Growing
Pains.” While these pains are always evident in a group of students,
these particular ones are being staged for the benefit of the public.
“Growing Pains” by Aurania Rouverol is a 3-act comedy of adolescence and
will be presented at the H.S. auditorium Monday and Tuesday evening.
Be sure to see this play, it will probably help you to understand your
growing boys and girls. Cast of Characters: George McIntyre,
Bruce Dobbertin; Terry McIntyre, Nathalie Peterson; Mrs. McIntyre, Ethelyne
Bahcall; Professor McIntyre, Walter Schultheiss; Sophie, Elizabeth Marquardt;
Mrs. Patterson, Betty Gerhard; Elsie Patterson, Fern Benninghaus; Traffic
Officer, Curtiss Caldwell; Dutch, Dean Barnlund; Brian, Howard Lehner;
Omar, Jack Ellis; Hal, Bill Thielke; Pete, Robert Lemirande; Prudence,
Anita Saunders; Patty, Joyce Wright; Jane, Phyllis Peterson; Miriam, Eunice
McAllister; Vivian, Sylvia Renier. The scene of the play is laid
in the living room of the McIntyre residence in a university town in northern
California.
Oconto Falls—The only honorary member of the common
council in the history of our city was unable to attend Monday night’s
session. Harold Bahcall, who by his interest in city affairs and
his constant attendance at meetings of the council, has been elevated to
this position. Harold, or Hal as he is better known, is now attending
the University at Madison and consequently his studies and affairs of state
at the capitol prevent his presence here. We are sure the city officials
appreciate Hal’s interest.
Oconto Falls—On Tuesday, October 8th, the training
class observed Miss Brandon’s first grade reading class in the Jefferson
building. They found what they learned about the pre-priner stage
being put into practice very nicely by Miss Brandon. Misses Ruth
Erdman, Edith Suppanz and Blanche Carriveau planned the following Columbus
Day program for Friday October 11: Song- “America”—all; Poem—Dorothy
Peterson. Life of Columbus, Blanche Carriveau. Poem, Columbus, Gertrude
Hodgins.
Oconto Falls—Listed with the graduates of the Marquette
Dental College of Milwaukee this year is a name of great interest to Oconto
Falls. Alton K. Fisher, son of Mrs. Edith Fisher of this city, not
only received his D.D.S. degree but was one of the five highest of the
class of forty. This high scholastic achievement elected him to the
national honorary fraternity known as the Omereron Kappa Upsilon.
He was presented with a gold key which he is privileged to wear all his
live. Dr. Fisher has accepted an internship at the Milwaukee Children’s
Hospital beginning July 1. This will continue a year and will give
him a wonderful training. At the end of this period he will be exceptionally
well qualified for the practice of dentistry. However Dr. Fisher
plans to open his private office in September and will begin building his
private practice. Congratulations, Dr. Alton, we are sure your friends
in Oconto Falls and Oconto County are rejoicing with you. It is also
realized that these achievements are earned by your own efforts and pluck.
May the success you so richly deserve come to you without blemish.
Oconto Falls—Allen T. Walker who has been a member
of the public school faculty for the past several years has gone to Wauwatosa
where he received a fine teaching position. Mr. Walker’s post on
the local faculty has been filled by Robert R. J. Johnson of Cedarburg,
a graduate of the Milwaukee State Teachers College.
Oconto Falls—Miss Nathalie Peterson entertained the
Nimble Fingers Circle at the regular meeting and in honor of Miss Ethel
McDougal who is leaving for Milwaukee Thursday. Sewing was the order
of the evening, and the hostess served a delicious luncheon.
Oconto Falls—An example of faithful attendance at
all church school affairs has been given by William R. Temple, who has
not missed a Sunday school session in seven years. Mr. Temple, who
lives about a mile from the church, has walked many of those Sundays through
blizzards and deep snow. In later years, he has had a car, but very
frequently it has snowed during the night and there was no time to dig
the driveway clear, so the faithful Sunday school secretary walked.
Oconto Falls—Elder A. Moede, superintendent of schools
here for the past 20 and one half years, was honored at a retirement dinner
in the high school gymnasium last week. Moede is retiring after 43
years as an educator. Former faculty members and those who have served
on the school board during Moede’s tenure, were among the 250 persons who
attended. The stage setting was a one-room school at Eland where
Moede taught early in his career. Mayor Herbert Bramschreiber and
Herbert Braun, president of the school board commended Moede for his contributions
in the development of education in the Oconto Falls area. A biography
of Moede, “Portrait of an Educator” was read by Mrs. E.J. Shellman.
The speaker was H.C. Weinlick of the Wisconsin Education Association of
Madison. Moede’s 43-year career as a teacher and administrator began
after a fifth year of study at Shawano during which he took teacher training
courses. His first assignment was at a rural school near Bonduel.
After two years, he began two years of study at what then was known as
Oshkosh Normal School. His teaching profession was renewed with a
post at Eland in Shawano County. Moede recalls that he taught in
the upper department and was building principal in what was called First
Class State Graded School. He continued to attend night classes,
summer school, and Saturday courses. He also took correspondence
courses, all in the effort to earn a bachelor degree from Stevens Point
State University. In all, he attended 11 consecutive summer sessions;
the first seven at Stevens Point and the remainder at the Madison campus
of University of Wisconsin. Moede became English teacher at Wittenberg.
It was then that he became interested in administrative work and began
studying for a master degree. His first assignment as an administrator
was as principal at Bowler. Next he served in the same capacity at
Sevastopol. Those were the World War 11 years when manpower was scarce.
Moede also coached basketball and baseball. He came to Oconto Falls
in 1949 as principal. There were 354 high school students and 254
in the elementary grades. Today, the Falls district has grown to
include 1799 pupils. There are 560 enrolled at the new high school.
Moede’s present professional staff numbers 71. He became the superintendent
in 1953. Fire destroyed a major portion of the building in 1957.
Although an L-shaped wing was added after the fire, it also marked the
start of eventual plans for a new high school. Growing enrollments
and the need to expand school services resulted in construction of the
new high school, dedicated last month.
Oconto Falls—A large crowd attended the potluck supper
tendered the Rev. Raymond L. Greene and family at the Methodist Church
on Wednesday evening. Following the supper, “Parson” led in the group
singing, with Mrs. E.W. Behling at the piano. Bob Shellman played
a trombone solo and Miss Elaine Sinrud sang two vocal selections.
Miss Sinrud and Rev. Greene rendered a vocal duet; Mrs. Beholing played
all the accompaniments. Mrs. Green gave a reading, “The Mustard Plaster.”
All members were greatly enjoyed. Mrs. Ralph Elver, president of
the Woman’s Society of Christian Service, presented the pastor, who leaves
March 1st for service in the Army, with an individual communion set.
The five circles also presented him with a gift of money. Mesdames
R.M. Putnam, Edw. Kane, E.A. Seelman and James Volk made a fine Khaki sweater
and mittens which was given to him at this time. Very well chosen
remarks which came from a heart full of appreciation for his people were
expressed by the guest of honor. Mrs. Greene and sons will remain
here, having taken residence in the Hugo Boldt home on Franklin Street,
so Oconto Falls is home to them.
Oconto Falls—The R.G. Baughn family and the M. R.
Fisher family are moving to Oakland, California. Mr. R.G. Baughn,
Morris Baughn and Mr. Fisher are driving through, while Mary Baughn Fisher,
the two girls and Mrs. Baughn took the steamer “Emma Alexandra” down the
coast Saturday evening.
Oconto Falls—Lee Gerhard, a senior at the Agriculture
Education branch of the University of Idaho, instructed the agriculture
classes during the past two weeks at Twin Falls, Idaho. He taught
several subjects to the different classes, which included; freshmen, disease
of swine and sanitation; sophomores, poultry rations and soils; juniors
and seniors, electrical work on the farm, forge work and saw filing.
Mr. Gerhard, who is entering the field of vocation education, returned
to Moscow November 17. Lee is the son of Mrs. Ed. Gerhard, of this
city. He is a 1944 graduate of the University of Wisconsin.
Oconto Falls—Miss Ann Westman, Homemaking instructor
and Mr. Orrin Berge, agricultural instructor, attended a conference for
over 80 rural homemaking and 140 agricultural teachers in the state at
Madison. Wisconsin from June 14 to June 17. The conference consisted
of talks, group meetings, and group conferences. It was educational
as well as interesting. At a joint session, Mr. Hambrecht, director
of Vocation education and our state superintendent of schools, Mr. John
Callahan spoke.
Oconto Falls—Dr. Aubrey B. Larsen, son of Mr. and
Mrs. H.T. Larsen, Oconto Falls, has been home for a week’s vacation with
his parents here. Dr. Larsen is employed by the Federal Bureau of
Animal Industry and is now in charge of the state veterinary laboratory
at Atlanta, Ga. He is a graduate of Oconto Falls high school, the
teachers training department here and from Michigan State College, with
a degree as doctor of veterinary medicine and was one of four students
out of the class of 58 to receive an honor diploma.
Oconto Falls—Most colorful social function of the
spring term at the University of Wisconsin was the 1939 Military Ball,
March 31, to which Betty M. Gerhard of this city, was escorted by Norman
H. Jacobson, of Milwaukee. Miss Gerhard is a junior in the school
of education, while her escort was graduated from the school of Journalism
last year. Betty is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Gerhard of
this city.
Oconto Falls—Mr. and Mrs. Earl S. Kjer, who have both
been very prominent in the city schools for a number of years, leaves soon
for Eue Claire, where mar. Kjer has accepted a position in the speech department.
He will have charge of public speaking. Mr. Kjer first came to Oconto
Falls in 1927 after several years experience as principal of state graded
school in Door and Waupaca counties. Except for a brief interlude,
when he was in business, mar. Kjer has been connected with the local schools.
He has been very active in sponsoring speech tournament work. Mrs.
Kjer has also been active in educational work, having been economics teacher
and dean of girls for some time. She has also directed the Girls’
Glee club and the Boys’ Quartet and has produced several cantatas and operettas.
Mr. and Mrs. Kjer were married in July, 1936.
Oconto Falls—The Most Reverend, Bishop John J. Grellinger
of Oconto will conduct services at St. Anthony’s Catholic church on Thursday
evening at seven thirty when the Rev. Joseph A. Labno will be canonically
installed as pastor of the Oconto Falls parish. The Bishop will be
assisted by the Revs. Jerome Watry, A.J. Schneider and B.B. Bellanger of
Oconto, Leo Przybylski of Spruce, Mathias Alt of Suring, Richard Keller
of Gillett, E.J. Lamal, O. Praem, Central Catholic High School of Green
Bay, Abner Lacque of Coleman, Anthony Betley of Suamico, Thadeus Koszared
of Sobieski, Edwin Ocwieja, and Jerome Fabianski of Wabeno, Michael Wasniewski
of Pine Grove, Harry Schueller of Isaar, John Monarsky of Stiles and D.L.
Krembs of Waupaca. A supper will be served to the clergy and guests
at the parish hall at five thirty. The services will be as follows;
“Ecce Sacerdos” as the Processional March, The Canonical Installation by
Bishop Grellinger, sermon by the Bishop, Hymn to the Blessed Virgin, Benediction
of the Blessed Sacrament. The hymn “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name”
as the recessional march. All vocal number will be sung by the members
of St. Anthon’s senior choir under the direction of Mrs. Harry Rusch, organist.
The Rev. Fr. Labno was recently appointed to the Oconto Falls parish, and
has been getting acquainted here and making a fine impression on the folks
in this community.
Oconto Falls—Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gauthier, Oconto Falls,
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary recently. They have one
son, Edward, who lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Oconto Falls—St. Jacob’s Lutheran church was filled
to capacity to attend the lst farewell message of the Rev. Lorenz Schultheiss
on Sunday morning. The departure of Rev. Schultheiss from Oconto
Falls is causing much sadness as was shown by the tears and sorrow in evidence
at the service. Nine years of friendly Christian ministry as broadcast
by this kindly, sincere man have sown the seed for many true friendships—ties
that will not be broken, thought distances and partings be lengthy.
In his last message to his people, Rev. Schultheiss admonished them to
be faithful in spite of obstacles or barriers. He used as his text
a quotation by the Apostle Paul in his Epistle to the Romans “Rejoicing
in Hope; Patient in Tribulation, Continuing Instant in Prayer.” His
message was one of faith and hope and was very inspirational. Rev.
Schultheiss was presented with a farewell gift by a large number of the
city’s business and professional men and women on Monday. The presentation
of these tokens of high esteem was made by Harry Bauman and E.J. Shellman.
On Monday evening at seven o’clock, Rev. Schultheiss performed the ceremony,
which united in marriage, mar. Huber Zarling of Gillett and Miss Alice
Wagner of Spruce. Just prior to the family’s departure on Wednesday
forenoon, the pastor married Miss Bertha Wetzel of Gillett and Mr. Oris
H. Mork of Antigo. Both were church weddings. The good wishes
of the entire community of which Rev. and Mrs. Schultheiss, Anna Marie,
Esther and Walther have been a part of for more than nine years will follow
them to the new parish at Random Lake. Their leaving will make a
large vacancy in our church and civic life, but we wish them Godspeed and
hope for many “Auf Weder Zehns.”
Oconto Falls—Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Magnin spent the
week at Marshfield with their grandsons, George, David and Daniel, while
their parents, Dr. and Mrs. George Magnin attended a session of the American
College of Physicians in San Francisco, California. Dr. Magnin became
a Physician Fellow at this time.
Oconto Falls—The opening day for the Oconto County
State Bank will be next Monday, May 21. Edd Speaker will be the cashier
and his assistants will be Chas. Morrisey and Ila Foster. The receiving
station at Lena will be managed by Earl Dionne and the Abrams station by
Frank Just.
Oconto Falls—Dr. and Mrs. R.J. Goggins and Mrs. Irving
Vincent attended the funeral of the doctor’s sister, Mrs. Katherine Kersten,
in Milwaukee Monday. Mrs. Kersten was well known in Oconto Falls
and sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved.
Oconto Falls—Edwin Gibson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy
Gibson, who has been studying modern and interpretative dancing, is appearing
this week in the Graff Ballet at the Goodman Memorial Theater, Chicago.
Mr. Gibson is a graduate of the Oconto Falls high school and was featured
in the 37th annual production of the Haresfoot club at the University of
Wisconsin in 1935 when he was a junior. He also appeared with the
club in 1934.
Oconto Falls—Carroll College, Waukesha, has changed
the old custom of a Prom King and this year inaugurates a new method of
placing the promenade plans and their fulfillment in the hands of two co-chairmen.
Oconto Falls is happy to learn that her own male representative at the
Waukesha College, James Plier has been chosen by his classmates to fill
one of these important posts of all collegiate life. James, who is
the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Plier, has been social chairman of his fraternity,
Beta Pi Epsilon, during his three years of college life, and is active
in intramural sports. During his high school career here he was co-captain
of the football team with James Lane.
Oconto—Mrs. Agnes Elver, Oconto Falls, and Mrs. Clara
DonLevy and Gus Wohik of Oconto were reelected directors of the Oconto
County Historical Society Tuesday night when the group held its annual
meeting at the home of Mrs. William Flynn here. The society made
plans for a May opening of its museum here for the benefit of school children
from throughout the county. Also discussed were plans for a centennial
observance of the 100th anniversary of the first Oconto board meeting in
July. Mrs. Ethelyn Beorgeon is chairman of the committee to arrange
the event. Miss Kathryn Herald told the 40 members who were there
of her interesting trip to France, Switzerland and Italy last year as a
program feature. Mrs. Minerva Reynolds gave a brief history of the
old Lincoln school which for the past 45 years has been St. Joseph parish
hall. The building was recently torn down after nearly a half century
of use after it was condemned for use as a school and sold to the St. Joseph
parish in 1907. Refreshments were served by Mrs. DonLevy and Mrs.
Flynn.
Oconto Falls—Miss Ann Westman attended the 10th annual
summer conference for homemaking instructors in rural vocational homemaking
at Madison on June 10 to 14.
Oconto county—Gwynne Smith, Gillett and Morris Rymer,
Oconto Falls, vice chairman and chairman of the county board respectively.
Rymer was re-elected to his chairmanship Tuesday without formal opposition,
winning 38-3 while Smith beat out Don Bartels of Lakewood 21-19.
Harold Bartz, last years vice chairman is now the county clerk.
Oconto Falls—The engagement of Miss Edith Clare Ama,
to Sgt. Edward Schuster has been announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Ama of Oconto Falls. Sgt. Schuster, who is stationed at Camp
Pickett, Va., is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herb Schuster of Peshtigo.
Miss Ama is on the Oconto Falls hospital nursing staff. No date has
been set for the ceremony.
June 1964 Oconto Falls—Diplomas were awarded and new
members installed at the third annual Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
spring meeting held on May 24 in St. Anthony’s parish. Father Joseph
Tomczyk, pastor, conducted the ceremonies held in the church, and was celebrant
for the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. A program followed
in the school hall. Mrs. William Jarvey, parish CCD chairman, welcomed
the members present, gave a brief history of Parish CCD activities, and
told of the recent formation of religion classes for high school students.
Mrs. William Herman, Oconto County Deanery Green Bay Diocesan Council of
Catholic Women CCD chairman, of Coleman, spoke on the theme, “To Know God
is to Love Him,” and recommended the reading of Catholic literature.
Reports were given by the presidents of the eight parish study clubs.
Two teachers of high school religion classes, Mrs. Frank Waschbisch and
Glen Meverden, reported on the progress made in the classes since their
inception in January. Special awards went to Robert Skarban, Loy
Zambrowicz, Mrs. John Wranosky, Mrs. Karl Martin and Mrs. Walter Tisch.
Members of the committee were Mrs. Jarvey, chairman; Mrs. Wes Wranosky,
co-chairman; Mrs. Harry Rusch, music; Mrs. Marie Maclean and Mrs. Gerald
Streffect, Typing. Mrs. Carl Lemirande, Mrs. Ray VanHoff, and Mrs.
William Kane, lunch; and Mrs. Wranosky and Mrs. Edward Gewont, flowers.
Gillett—The Gillett Civic Club, at its Monday meeting,
paid tribute to one of its charter members, Irving H. Miller. In
recognizing Mr. Miller for his outstanding contribution to the club and
the community, Kenneth Club, said it was a great pleasure to present Mr.
Miller with a life membership in the organization. Following the
recognition, Carl Husman led the group in singing “For He Is A Jolly Good
Fellows.” Irv said that he has enjoyed working with members of the
club, and thanked everyone. Miller added, “I’m torn between moving
to Lake Villa, Illinois, to live with my daughter, Mrs. Ernest (Mary) Coe
and remaining here in Gillett with all my old friends! It’s not an
easy decision to make”. Irv Miller has been a progressive merchant
of the community for over 37 years and is a charter member of the Krause-Simpson
American Legion Post and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He served
in World War 1 as an officer in the infantry, having three years in the
service and 14 months overseas.
Oconto Falls—Mrs. Clarence Van Haren holds her youngest
son, Patrick, who was baptized Sunday and was the 12th boy in the family.
Nick is 20, Jesse 2, Tim 4, Mike 9, Gene 5, Tom 7, Bruce 3, Steve 8, Jerry
10, Bill 14 and Richard is 13. Besides operating the
farm at Oconto Falls, Mr. Van Haren works a daily shift at the Oconto Falls
paper mill.
Oconto Falls—Mr. and Mrs. James Moynihan Sr., of Oconto
Falls, are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Margaret Ann to
Cpl. Ronald K Workman of Barrington, R.I. Miss Moynihan was graduated
from Washington High School, Oconto Falls, and is presently employed at
the Fort Howard Paper co. Her fiancé was graduated from St.
Andrews Preparatory School, West Barrington, R. I. And is presently serving
with the U.S. Marine Corps, stationed in Green Bay.
Oconto Falls—The Rev. Charles Dobbertin, son of Mr.
and Mrs. John Dobbertin, will be ordained elder Sunday at a Methodist Episcopal
conference at Albion, Mich. This week. The Rev. Dobbertin is now
preaching at New Buffalo, Mich and has been asked to return for this coming
year. He served two years at Edwardsburg, Mich. And while attending
Lawrence College served the Stockbridge and Brother town churches.
Oconto Falls—St. Anthony Catholic Church here was the
setting for the wedding Saturday morning of Miss Donna Murphy and Douglas
S. Turini. The ceremony was read by the Rev. Edward Haessly at 10
o’clock. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Murphy of
Oconto Falls. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Turini
of Vulcan, Mich. The bride is a graduate of the Oconto Falls High
School and Misericordia School of Nursing in Milwaukee and has been employed
at Community Memorial Hospital here.
Oconto Falls—Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wittmann, residents of
this city for the past 42 years, quietly celebrated their fifty-fifth wedding
anniversary at their home on Sunday April 14. Their daughters, Mrs.
W. E. Wilson, and Mrs. Ed. Williams, came up from Milwaukee and spent the
weekend with them. Besides these two daughters they have two sons,
Lloyd of Oconto Falls and Norman of North Bergen, New Jersey.Mrs. Wittman
was born at Freedom March 2, 1872, while Mr. Wittmann was born at Smithtown,
Ill., December 10, 1869. They lived at Kaukauna before coming to
the Falls. Both have led active, busy lives, contributing much to
the development of the community.
Oconto Falls—The Rev. Edward Haessly officiated at
the nuptial mass Saturday morning when Miss Yvonne M. Murphy became the
bride of Eugene J. Murphy at St. Anthony Catholic Church. The bride
who is the daughter of Mrs. Bertha Murphy was given in marriage by her
uncle, Edward Gasall. The groom is the son of Mrs. William Murphy
of Oconto Falls. Mrs. Casey Wawiorka of Oconto Falls was her sister’s
matron of honor, while Misses Joan meyer and Lorna Fuller, friends of the
bride, were bridesmaids.
Oconto Falls—Last week’s transaction between the O’Neill
Furniture and Funeral Service and the Soulek’s marked the end of over 50
years of operation of the O’Neill organization. Shortly after the
turn of the century the business was established by the late James O’Neill.
Gene Desreumaux, owner of the business establishment until last week’s
sale has been associated with the business since 1922 when he became a
mortician. Gene, a native of Oconto Falls, graduated from Oconto
Falls High school in 1915. He was a World War 1 veteran and served
with the AEF in France. Gene became sole owner after the death of
his father. He will continue to be active with Soulek’s. Gene
and his wife Emma have always been active in community and civic affairs.
They have two children, Dan and Doris. Merging this firm with Soulek’s
organization brings a wealth of experience to this area. The Soulek’s
are originally from Nebraska. After studying mortuary science, Albert
Sr. worked in the Chicago area for 17 years before coming to Oconto County
in 1942. By hard work and diligent planning the Suring purchase was
possible. Since that time he has built a modern funeral home and
furniture establishment and has been most active in the civic and community
affairs of Suring and Oconto County. His wife Ruth is a lady
assistant with the business. Bud, of the Oconto Falls establishment
has only been here since June of 1955 but since that time has not only
made great strides in his business but has made his mark in community affairs.
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