Surnames: Kowieski, Krynski, Jarocki

----Source: THORP COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 02/20/1947

Kowieski, John & Julia (50th - 16 FEB 1947)

On Sunday morning, Feb. 16, 1947, a solemn Mass was celebrated in honor of the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Kowieski at St. Hedwig’s Church at Thorp (Clark Co.), Wis. The altar was beautifully decorated with yellow and white flowers and golden bouquets. The children, in a body with the bridal couple, received Holy Communion as an offering to the Sacred Heart.

Mr. Kowieski and Julia Krynski were united in marriage on Feb. 16, 1897 in Poland. They came to this country in 1901 and settled on a farm in the Town of Withee. Nine years ago they retired from active farming and moved into the Village of Thorp, which has since been their home. Seven children were born to this union, all of whom were here to attended the Golden Wedding fetivities.

After the Mass the family and friends proceeded to the Kowieski home where a blessing was given by Father Piekarski. Then a bountiful dinner and supper were served. The afternoon and evening was spent visiting and playing cards.

All of the seven children were present: Nick, Joseph and Frank of Chicago, Victoria, Paul, Helen of Thorp and Michael of Greenwood. 19 of the 25 grandchildren helped the grandparents celebrate the occasion. Casimer and John Jarocki were not able to attend because they are in the service. Edward Kowieski is in California; Raymond, Bobby and Daniel Kowieski remained in Chicago.

The bridal couple received many beautiful gifts.

The following were dinner guests: Revs. Francis Piekarski and Raymond Rucki, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Kowieski, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kowieski, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kowieski, Jule, John and James, of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kowieski, Joanne, Gerald, Ronald, Roger and Michael, of Greenwood; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jarocki, Benedict and Richard; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Ryniec, Dorothy, Donald and David; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kowieski, Lillian, Betty, Paul Jrs, Lois and Billy; Mr. and Mrs. John Twarowski, Mary and Loretta; John Pietek; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Herman and son Jerry, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Misfeldt and Tommy and Mrs. Swierczynski.