BioM: Tallman, Donna M. (1947)

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Email: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Panetti, Tallman, Dietzler, Potapenko, Gusted

----Source: THORP COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 02/27/1947

-Tallman, Donna M. (Marriage - 15 FEB 1947)

Donna Mae Tallman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyall Tallman of Gilman, became the bride of Dale W. Panetti, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Panetti of Jump River, in a double ring ceremony performed by Rev. Geo. Fisher at the Presbyterian Church at Gilman at 11:00 a.m. Feb. 15th, 1947.

The couple was attended by Glen Tallman as best man and Dorothy Potapenko, bridesmaid, and Marvin Gunsted and Dolores Dietzler. Miss Potapenko was dressed in pink brocaded satin and Miss Dietzler in blue satin. Both carried bouquets of pink carnations tied with satin ribbons. The groom’s attendants wore navy blue suits with carnation boutonnieres.

The bride was beautiful attired in a gown of winter white brocaded satin with long train and sleeves and long veil. Her wedding bouquet was of white roses and lilies. The groom, who has served in the U. S. Navy since 1944, was attired in his Navy Dress Uniform.

The reception to the couple was held in the church parlors where decoration included wedding bells at the bridal table which were used by the groom’s parents on Feb. 5, 1921. A 3-tier wedding cake also adorned the table.

Out of town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Adams, Nelson; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Plecity, Stanley; Mr. and Mrs. E. Baughman, and Mrs. Sophie Panetti, Loyal; Mr. and Mrs. H. Hood, Eau Claire.