BioM: Hendrickson, Barbara (1968)

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Surnames: Hendrickson, Bowe

----Source: The Loyal Tribune (Loyal, Clark County, WI) 06 June 1968

Hendrickson, Barbara (25 May 1968)

St Anthony's Catholic Church of Loyal, was the scene of the wedding of Miss Barbara Jean Hendrickson and Donald John Bowe, both of Milwaukee on Saturday, May 25.

Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Harold O. Hendrickson, route 3, Greenwood and Mr. and Mrs. Benedict Bowe, route 1, Loyal.

The Very Rev. Norbert E. King officiated and music was provided by St. Anthony's School Choir.

The bride given in marriage by her father was seen in a floor length gown of silk organza, with a empire bodice trimmed with alencon lace, portrait neckline and elbow length sleeves. The skirt was A-line with full detachable train appliqued with alencon lace. Her head piece was of silk organza trimmed with pearls. She carried a bouquet of pink roses entwined with green ivy.

Miss Diane Olson, Milwaukee, was the maid of honor; Miss Beverly Richert, Milwaukee and Miss Margie Dyre, LaCrosse, were the aides.

The attendants wore pink crepe floor length, A-line dresses with empire waist, jewell necklines and detachable trains from the shoulders. They wore matching headpieces. They carried bouquets of pink roses and white carnations frosted with pink.

Gordon Ellison, Milwaukee, was the best man. Thomas Sikora, Milwaukee and David Volovsek, Greenwood, were groomsmen.

Dennis Bauer and Maynard Bowe performed the ushering duties.

Wedding day events included a reception at the Greenwood Legion Hall in Greenwood, a supper at the church hall and dance that evening at the Sportsman's Park in Colby.

The bride is a 1965 graduate of Greenwood High School and is employed as a secretary at Rex Chainbelt Inc., Milwaukee. The groom is a 1965 graduate of Loyal High School and employed as a carpenter for Hoffmann Builders, Milwaukee.

The couple will make their home at 609-A S. 61st St., Milwaukee.