BioM: Evanson, Agnes E. M. (1937)

Contact: Crystal Wendt

Surnames: Evanson, Matheson, Streufert, Fladmark

----Sources: Neillsville Press (Neillsville, Clark County, Wis.) 17 June 1937

Evanson, Agnes E. M. (Marriage – 30 April 1937)

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin C. Evanson this week announce the marriage of their daughter, Agnes E. M., to Arne H. Matheson, Jr., of Neillsville, Wis. The marriage took place at Glencoe, Minn., April 30, 1937, at 2 o’clock p.m. at the residence of Rev. H. Streufert, the double ring ceremony being used. Ena Fladmark, Pelican Rapids, Minn., a friend of the family, and E. Stanley Evanson of Glencoe, a brother of the bride attended the couple.

The bride was charmingly attired in an ankle-length, white lace dress, princess style, coat effect, over white silk taffeta and carried a huge bouquet of pink tea roses. The bridesmaid wore a pale blue lace gown with gray accessories and carried carnations and sweet peas. Mrs. Matheson was graduated from the Greenwood High School in 1930, coming to Neillsville with her family 6 years ago. For the past four years she has been employed as cashier in the Schultz Bros. Store, where she will continue her work, having won the confidence of her coworkers and the public through her efficiency and courteous manager.

The groom was born and grown to manhood here, being the son of Dr. and Mrs. A. Matheson, Sr. He is a graduate of Neillsville High School and for two years attended ST. John’s Military academy at Delafield, Wis. At present he is employed by the National Casein Co., at the Neillsville Milk Pool.

A dinner was served to the wedding party at 4 o’clock by Mrs. Ida Barber, at her home. The table was prettily decorated in pink and white tall pink candles, with a lovely wedding cake for the center piece.

The young couple went to Minneapolis on a wedding trip, returning to Neillsville May 3, and will be at home at 151 East [*blurred] street. They have large group of friends who join in wishing them [*blurred] and happiness.