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Bio: Berg, Karen Marie – Adopted (May 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Berg, Banie

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 08 Jun 1977

Mr. and Mrs. Warren Berg are the proud parents of an adopted infant daughter. She joins a brother, Joey, age 3, at home. They named her Karen Marie.

Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ray Berg, Colby, and Mrs. Marie Banie, Edgar.

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News: Northern Clark Co. – NCTI Graduates (25 May 1977)

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Surnames: Jost, Rueden, Hennes, Hoffman, Rankl, Kunze

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 08 Jun 1977

Area men and women were among the graduates of the 26th annual commencement exercises held at North Central Vocational, Technical and Adult Education Institute in Wausau Wednesday, May 25, 1977.

They were Jamie Jost, Rosemary M. Rueden and Carol M. Hennes, all of Unity; Debra J. Hoffman, Dorchester; Kathy L. Rankl, Abbotsford, and Steven D. Kunze, Colby.

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School: Colby H.S. Class of 1927 (50th Reunion – 29 May 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Schelling, Fricke, Riplinger, Lukowicz, La Fond, Allman, Morgan, Hein, Frome, Scholl, Young, Gordie, Wetmore, Pankers, Costello, Gries, Kesler, Kelly, Lamont, Bender

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 08 Jun 1977

The class of 1927, Colby High School, held its 50th reunion Sunday, May 29, 1977 at the VFW Clubhouse. Noel Schelling, class president, was master of ceremonies.

Those attending were: Esther Fricke, Hazel Riplinger, Anna (Lukowicz) La Fond, Hazel (Allman) Morgan, Clarence Hein, Norma (Frome) Scholl, Hattie (Young) Gordie, Betty (Wetmore) Pankers, Ruth Costello, Ray Gries, Oliver Kesler, M. C. Kelly, Malcolm Lamont. Two former teachers also attended. They were M. Kelly and Ruth Costello. Mrs. Harry Bender, Colby, was also a guest.

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Bio: Heindl, Rev. Francis – 25th Anniversary as a Priest (May 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Heindl, , Schuh, Berg, Burggraf, Treacy, Riegert

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 08 Jun 1977

Nearly 200 relatives and friends attended the mass and reception honoring the Rev. Francis Heindl, La Cross, honoring his 25th anniversary to the priesthood. The mass was celebrated at St. Louis Catholic Church at Dorchester at 2.p.m., by Rev. Heindle, and his brother, the Rev. Arthur Heindl, Lime Ridge, assisted. Wilfred Heindl, a cousin, was lector at the mass. Five nephews, Daniel, Charles, Thomas, William and Michael Heindl, were mass servers; five nieces, Diane, Betty, Charlene, Mary Ann and Rita Heindl, carried the offertory gifts. Kathleen Heindl, a niced, played the baritone in the choir. The reception was held in the church hall following the mass. Several priests from the La Crosse Diocese attended the event, including three former pastors of St. Louis Church, the Rev. Gerald Schuh, Eau Claire, the Rev. Donald Berg, Milladore, and the Rev. Jacob Burggraf, Spencer.

The Rev. Heindl was born February 29, 1928, in the Town of Holton, near Dorchester. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Nick Heindl. He received his elementary education here at St. Louis School, and his religious education at St. Nazianz St. John’s Seminary in Minnesota, and the Catholic University in Washington, D.C. He was ordained by the Most Rev. John P. Treacy, Bishop of La Crosse, at Holy Cross Seminary in La Crosse on May 31, 1952.

Following his ordination, the Rev. Heindl taught at Holy Cross Seminary, and also served as procurator for the seminary. In 1968 he became secretary to the bishop and has served in that capacity since that time. He has also served as director of the Laymen Retreat Movement, and at present time is the Diocesan Director of Cemeteries.

Besides his brother, the Rev. Arthur Heindl, Father Francis has three other brothers in the Dorchester area. They are Bernard, Urban, and James. He also has a sister, Mrs. Clarence (Helen) Riegert, in Marshfield. An uncle, Andrew Heindl, Kaukauna, also attend the anniversary observance, as did many relatives through areas of the state.

St. Agnes Circle of the Rosary Society was in charge of the lunch, which was served in the church hall.

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Bio: Heindl, Paul Arthur (Baptism – 05 Jun 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Heindl, Schaefer, Smith

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 08 Jun 1977

Paul Arthur, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Heindl, was baptized Sunday at St. Louis Catholic Church by the Rev. James Schaefer. Beryl Smith, Spencer and Judy Heindl, uncle and aunt, were sponsors.

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BioA: Tauchen, Mr./Mrs. Marvin – (25th - 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Tauchen, Fischer, Rau, Weber, Schroeder, Schumacher, Wolf, Stanke

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 08 Jun 1977

Tauchen, Mr./Mrs. Marvin – (25th - May 1977)

Neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Tauchen Friday night, May 27, 1977, to observe their 25th wedding anniversary.

Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Fischer, Hartford; Mr. and Mrs. George Rau, Mr. and Mrs. William Rau, Mr. and Mrs. Cletus Weber, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schroeder, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schumacher, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Tauchen, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wolf, Mrs. David Stanke, and James Rau.

Cards were played for entertainment, and lunch was served potluck.

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Bio: Rau, Randy – 7th Birthday Party (05 Jun 1977)

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Surnames: Rau, Noland, Tauchen, Braun, Schroeder

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 08 Jun 1977

Mr. and Mrs. George Rau entertained Sunday night in observance of the seventh birthday of their son Randy.

Those present were: Frederick Rau, Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Noland, Medford, Mr. and Mrs. Vince Tauchen, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Braun and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Tauchen and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schroeder, Gordon and Bill Tauchen, and James Rau.

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Bio: Seubert, Ray & Robert (Births – 21 May 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Seubert, LeFevre

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 08 Jun 1977

Twin boys were born May 21, 1977 to Mr. and Mrs. Terry J. Seubert at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield. Ray weighed 6 pounds, 5 ¼ ounces and Robert Scott weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces. The twins have two brothers, Michael John and Patrick Dean.

Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harvey LeFevre, Casco, and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Seubert, Route 1, Dorchester.

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Bio: Rau, Linda – 10th Birthday Party (05 Jun 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Rau, Fischer, Doberstein, Strohkirch, Marlow

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 08 Jun 1977

Mr. and Mrs. William Rau entertained Sunday for the 10th birthday of their daughter Linda.

Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Fischer and family, Hartford, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Doberstein, Owen, Frederick Rau, Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Strohkirch and family, Colby, George Rau and sons Danny and Randy, Anna Rau, Mrs. Alvina Marlow and James Rau, Dorchester.

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