BioA: Mills, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin (Golden - 1980)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Mills, Rahn, Forde, Bauman, Scherer, Shaw, Gierl

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/23/1980

Mills, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin (Golden – 15 October 1980)

It was a busy weekend for Calvin and Elnora Mills recently when the couple was feted on their golden wedding anniversary. A Saturday afternoon, October 11, open house at the Wildcat Inn, rural Neillsville, marked the opening of the celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Mills.

Over 300 people took part in the buffet dinner and heard Henry Rahn, a longtime friend of the couple, offer a historical review of the life and times of the honored couple and their family. (Decorations at the event included a three-tiered cake, (blur) baskets as table centerpieces and a box in the shape of a wishing well for receiving congratulatory cards.)

Later that evening, a program and mock wedding was held at the Mills’ Neillsville home. Attended by relatives, grandchildren took part in the wedding.

The following day, Sunday, October 12, the family went enmasse to services at Calvary Lutheran Church. Special music was provided by the Rev. and Mrs. Paul Forde. The family then traveled back to the Wildcat for a private dinner and then returned to the Mills’ home for the opening of gifts.

The couple were married on October 15, 1930, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Neillsville. The Rev. William Bauman officiated. Attending the anniversary celebration were some of the original bridal party. Present were Lee Mills, brother, Neillsville, Carol Scherer, cousin, Greenwood, Everett Shaw, brother-in-law, Neillsville and Erline Shaw, sister, Neillsville.

The couple lived in the Town of Weston from 1930 to 1932 and then moved to Neillsville until 1945 when Owen, became their home. They returned to Neillsville in late 1976 after he retired.

Calvin was born on June 27, 1906, in the Town of Weston to Claude and Charlotte Mills. He attended Christie Grade School and Neillsville High School. Prior to his marriage, he farmed in the Town of
Weston. He was active in local government affairs. He served as clerk for the Town of Weston from 1927 to 1932 and then was elected county clerk, serving in that post from 1933 to 1945. In 1945, Mills was selected as assistant administrator and later administrator for the Clark County Hospital, Owen, serving until December 31, 1970, when he retired. He enjoys fishing and gardening, and his health is good.

Elnora was born on May 20, 1906, in the Town of York to William and Emma Uhlman. She received her education, in the Town of York Grade School and Loyal High school. She moved to Neillsville and worked as a bakery employee prior to her marriage. She enjoys needlework and quilt making. She is in good health also. The couple are active members of the Calvary Lutheran Congregation.

Children of the honored couple are Mrs. Arlene Gierl, Bessemer, Mi.; Donald, White Bear Lake, Mn.; and Arlyn, Owen.