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Bio: Tyznik, Tammy – Miss Fairest of the Fair (1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Tyznik

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 04 Aug 1976

Tammy Tyznik was crowned “Miss Fairest of the Fair” Sunday evening in coronation ceremonies at the grandstand at the Clark County Fair. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tyznik, Route 1, Colby.

Miss Tyznik was the former “Miss Clark Rural Electrification” of 1975, sponsored by the Clark Electric Cooperative.

She will be hostess for the 1977 county fair and will represent Clark County at the state “Miss Fairest of the Fairs” contest held at Milwaukee in January.

Miss Tyznik plans to attended North Central Technical Institute at Wausau this fall.

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News: Abbotsford – East Town Mall Groundbreaking (Aug 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Graffunder, Nelson

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 11 Aug 1976

At the groundbreaking ceremonies for the new million dollar shopping complex located on Abbotsford’s east side held Friday, August 6, 1976, were the developer of the mall and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Graffunder, and his partner and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Don Nelson.

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Bio: Mertens, Henry/Elizabeth – Family Reunion #2 (31 Jul 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Mertens, Rhyner, Sailor, Scholz, Schnedler

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 11 Aug 1976

Ninety persons attended the reunion of the Mertens family at Dorchester Park on July 31, 1976. They were the children and relatives of the late Henry and Elizabeth Mertens. Mrs. Sylvia Mertens, widow of the late Albert Mertens, Dorchester, was in charge of arrangements.

Others of the immediate family who were present included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mertens and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Rhyner, Dorchester; Mrs. Clara Sailor, Owen; George Mertens, Waukesha; and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Scholz and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Schnedler, Milwaukee.

Two sons not attending were Lawrence Mertens, Los Angeles, California, and Alfred Mertens, Jefferson.

Other relatives came from St. Paul, Minnesota, Lubbock, Texas, Milwaukee, Jefferson, Lake Delton, Waukesha, Stevens Point, Port Washington, Wausau, Medford, Owen, Colby, Stetsonville, and Dorchester.

A ball game was played and cards and other games were played. The affair began with a potluck dinner at noon. Another reunion is planned for next year, with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mertens in charge. The first Saturday in august was set for the date of the gathering.

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Bio: Stelzel Family Reunion (Aug 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Stelzel, Wanke

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 11 Aug 1976

The annual reunion of the Stelzel family was held at Dorchester Recreational Park Saturday afternoon.

Members of the immediate family who were present were: Ottilia Stelzel and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wanke, Stevens Point; Louis Stelzel, Mrs. Minnie Stelzel, Dorchester; Mrs. Elizabeth Stelzel, Chippewa Falls, and Hattie Stelzel, Abbotsford.

Many other relatives from all over the country also attended.

The group enjoyed a picnic supper. A variety of games were played and prizes were awarded.

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Bio: Scheible, Kathleen Ann (Birth – 6 Aug 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Scheible, Pontbriand

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 11 Aug 1976

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scheible are the parents of a baby girl born Friday, August 6, 1976 at the Marshfield hospital. The baby weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was named Kathleen Ann. She has a brother, Scotty, age 1 ½ years.

Her grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pontbriand, Florence, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scheible, Sun Prairie.

Mother and baby came home from the hospital on Monday.

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Bio: Scheible, Kathleen Ann (Baptism – Aug 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Scheible, Berchem, Pontbriand

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 25 Aug 1976

Kathleen Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Scheible, was christened Sunday morning at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Abbotsford. Father Mike Scheible of Chippewa Falls officiated.

Sponsors were Rosemary Berchem, Madison, and Tom Scheible, Milwaukee.

Dinner guests at the Scheible home in honor of the occasion included the sponsors and Father Scheible, and the baby’s great-grandfather, Robert Scheible, La Crosse; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scheible, Sun Prairie; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pontbriand, Florence and Mr. and Mrs. Matt Berchem, Fond du Lac.

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Bio: Engelking, Mrs. F. L. (90th Birthday – Aug 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Engelking, Schraufnagel, Graham, Hoffmann

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 11 Aug 1976

Mrs. F. L. Engelking celebrated her 90th birthday Saturday, August 7, 1976. Present in honor of the occasion were her son Pete, and her daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Schraufnagel, Green Bay, and Mrs. Elmer Schraufnagel, Abbotsford; Her grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Graham, Brad, Angela and Taylor, Waunakee, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hoffmann, Cory, Rod and Glynis, Mrs. Owen Schraufnagel and Edwin, and Mrs. George Thomas and Gwen, all of Abbotsford.

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Bio: Lindberg, Emily – 7th Birthday Party (4 Aug 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Lindberg, Wellsandt, Graffunder, Hoffmann, LaSee, Graff, Kulas, Bargenquast, Witt

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 11 Aug 1976

Mr. and Mrs. John Lindberg entertained Wednesday, August 4, 1976, in honor of the seventh birthday of their daughter Emily.

Guests were Tracy and Tricia Wellsandt, Jodi and Gene Graffunder, Glynis and Roddy Hoffmann, Jeneen LaSee, Justin, Shawn, Ryan and Robby Graff, Carrie Cooper, Vicky Kulas, Rhonda Bargenquast and Amy Witt.

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BioM: Lemke, Mary (1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Lemke, Schaefer, Younker, Decker, Weber, Broeske, Cather, Hilber

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 11 Aug 1976

Lemke, Mary (20 Jul 1976)

Mary Lemke, Marshfield, and Chris Younker, Dorchester, were married on Tuesday, July 20, 1976 at St. Louis Catholic Church, Dorchester, with Father Schaefer officiating.

Parents of the couple are Mrs. Clara Lemke, Almond, and Mr. and Mrs. Norber Younker, Dorchester.

Organist during the marriage ceremony was Mrs. Ronald Decker, and Steve Weber was guitarist and soloist.

An A-line white crepe silk gown featuring a scalloped neckline and long puffy sleeves accented with a ruffled hemline was worn by the bride. Her shoulder length veil was held with a cap of daisies. Her bouquet was made up of yellow roses, white carnations, daisies and baby’s breath, held by satin streamers with baby roses attached.

Linda Broeske, sister of the bridegroom, was maid of honor and wore a blue dotted Swiss A-line gown, complemented with a jacket and hat to match.

Rae Ann Younker and Bonnie Cather, bridesmaids, wore yellow and pink gowns respectively to match the maid of honor. They carried a bouquet of daisies and baby’s breath, with streamers matching the color of their gowns.

David Broeske, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, was best man. Randy Younker and Tom Hilber were groomsmen.

Completing the wedding party were ushers, Bryon Broeske and Norman Lemke.

A supper, reception and dance followed at the Sword in Colby.

The bride attended Cornell Public Schools and the bridegroom is a 1973 graduate of Abbotsford High School.

The couple is making their home in rural Dorchester.

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BioM: Estes, Connie (1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Estes, Bakken, Freeburg, Mussman, Fedge, Jaspers, Gaskill, Brunsvold, Selvig, Tenold, Wilson

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 11 Aug 1976

Estes, Connie (10 Jul 1976)

Connie Estes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Drexell Estes, became the bride of Steven Bakken, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bakken, all of Norwood, Iowa, in a ceremony Saturday, July 10, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the United Methodist Church. The Rev. Gordon Freeburg officiated at the candlelight service.

The bride appeared with her parents and was attired in a long white gown trimmed with Venice lace, which complemented the pleated effect on the bodice. It was styled with high neck and long bishop sleeves, and the attached chapel train flowed down the back of the gown.

Her veil was elbow length and held in place with a headpiece covered with lace and pearls. She carried a bouquet of yellow roses, blue and pink carnations, white daisies and baby’s breath. For something old she wore her grandmother’s locket watch.

Mrs. Gary Estes and Mrs. Gary Mussman were her personal attendants.

Serving as maid of honor was Linda Estes, and bridesmaids were Linda Fedge and Kim Jaspers. The maid of honor’s dress was of blue satin with flowered lace overlays and styled with a high waist bodice, bell sleeves and lace cape with stand up collar. She carried blue carnations with white daisies and baby’s breath. The bridesmaid’s’ dresses were pink and yellow, and they carried pink carnations and yellow carnations respectively.

Duane Bakken was best man, and groomsmen were Jerry Bakken and Gary Estes, Gary Mussman, Bob Gaskill. David Brunsvold and Ken Selvig were ushers. Gary Mussman and Bob Gaskill were candle lighters.

Mrs. Gordon Freeburg was the organist, and Lynn Tenold and Kathy Wilson, soloists.

A reception followed in Wesley Hall.

The bride is a graduate of Northwood-Kensett High School and is attending North Iowa Area Community College. She is presently employed by North Central Regional Library as films librarian in Mason City, Iowa.

The bridegroom is a graduate of Colby High School and is a member of the National Guard. He is employed by the Rock Island Railroad.

After their wedding trip to the Badlands of South Dakota, the couple will reside at 206 ½ 6th N., Northwood, Iowa.

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bakken and Steven are former rural Colby residents.

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Bio: Olson, Diane Marie (Engagement – Aug 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Olson, Dahl

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 11 Aug 1976

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Olson, Abbotsford, announce the engagement of their daughter, Diane Marie, to William John Dahl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Erlin Dahl, Granton.

Miss Olson is a 1975 graduate of Abbotsford High School. Her fiancé is a 1974 graduate of Granton High School.

She is employed at Continental Manor of Abbotsford. Dahl is employed at Bletsoe Dairy, Christie.

An April 1977 Wedding is being planned.