BioM: Franz, Leona (1938)

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Surnames: FRANZ ALBERTSCHMIDT FRAVERT

----Sources: : Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, Wis.) 06/14/1938

Franz, Leona (9 JUN 1938)

After July 4, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin J. Albert, who are honeymooning in Sidney, Mont. Will be at home to friends on a farm near Greenwood (Clark Co., Wis.) The couple was wed June 9, 1938 at a double ring ceremony performed at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. August K. Franz, Greenwood.

The bride, the former Leona R. Franz, wore a gown of white lace with satin covered buttons and a braided satin coronet which held in place a long tulle veil with lace insertions. She carried a shower bouquet of pink roses and white carnations.

As the couple took their place before a lattice arch, decorated with wedding bells, and the aqua, peach and white streamers, the "Bridal Chorus" from Lohengrin was played by Mrs. Otto Fravert, sister of the bride. A duet, "Take His Hand," was sung by Mrs. Calvin Franz and Mrs. P.H. Franzmeier, and after the ceremony, a quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Franz, Mrs. Franzmeier, and Otto Fravert, sang, "God will Take Care of You."

The nuptial service was performed at 2 p.m. by the Rev. P.H. Franzmeier in the presence of immediate relatives and friends.

Attending the bride were the bridegroom’s sister, Miss Ruth Albert, who wore peach taffeta with headband and face veil to match, and Miss Hildegarde Schmidt, who satin gown and accessories were of aqua blue. Both carried arm bouquets of talisman roses and sweet peas.

The bridegroom, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Albert, Junction City, was attended by LeRoy Fravert, nephew of the bride, and Ernest Albert.

Twenty-seven guest were entertained at a reception and wedding supper at the Franz home, which was decorated with streamers in the color scheme of the wedding. A white wedding bell was suspended from the ceiling of the dining room and a three tiered wedding cake centered the table.

Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Albert and sons, Ernest, Edward, Norman and Charles Jr., and daughter, Ruth, Junction City; Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Albert and Miss Hildegard Schmidt, Dancy; and Miss Arvilla Franz, Milwaukee.

Mr. Albert, who is engaged in farming, and his bride will make their home with her mother.