BioA: Holterman, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. (Gold - 1949)

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Surnames: Holterman, Thompson, Norton, Hess, Driscoll, Andrews, Stewart

----Source: Spencer Record, Spencer, Wis.) 2/10/1949

Holterman, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. (GOLD - 3 FEB 1949)


Golden Wedding Anniversary

The Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Holterman was observed on Saturday, February 5th at their home in the Village. All of their children being present, namely, Attorney E. C. Holterman, Madison; R. D. Holterman, Milwaukee, who operates a confectionery store; D. J. Holterman, Marshfield, a building contractor; Charlotte, Supervising teacher in the city school at Fort Atkinson; Annette, bookkeeper and stenographer at Yost’s in Madison, and Janet, chemist in the plastic laboratory at Pittsburg Plate Glass, Milwaukee.

Others present were Mrs. R. D. Holterman and small son Michael, Milwaukee; Mrs. D. J. Holterman, Marshfield; and Charles Holterman, Spencer, another grandson.

At 2:00 P. M. a bountiful dinner was served in the dining room which was lighted with tall yellow tapers. A four tiered wedding cake iced with yellow frosting of yellow flowers and topped with hot house flowers of yellow jonquils and ferns formed the centerpiece of the table.

It was a jolly group that was gathered at this table, mother and father with their children, grandchildren and in-laws. Many interesting tales were related and memories of their childhood days brought to mind. It was a day of days, never to be forgotten.

Many lovely gifts were received, also purses of money and many, many beautiful cards from their many friends both far and near. It the evening besides their family they entertained the Gay Ninety Club of which they are members, at a buffet luncheon. Many flash pictures were taken during the evening as well as several movies throughout the day.

Four tables of cards were in paly. First prizes were won by Mr. Stewart and Mrs. L. Driscoll Consolation prizes going to Mr. Andrews and Mrs. Hess. Mrs. Driscoll also won traveling prize.

At a late hour the guests departed after many greetings, congratulations and best wishes to the honored couple.

Mrs. Holterman was dressed in a plum and orchid colored suit and wore a silver necklace and ear rings. Her corsage was of yellow rose buds and ferns and looped with a gold ribbon.

Mr. Holterman wore a brown suit and buttonniere [sic] consisting of a large yellow carnation.

And so closed a perfect day, thanks to the Lord for the glorius [sic] sunshine he gave us.

The following day, Sunday, February 6th the family had another celebration and another big dinner with a large lighted birthday cake in honor of Mrs. D. J. Holterman’s birthday.

In the afternoon all the sons and daughters left for their respective homes.

So, with their children, their grandchildren and their dear friends, Mr. and Mrs. Holterman closed the half century of wedded life. The following appropriate verse was taken from one of the many beautiful cards received by them.

Life is not measured by joy alone,
Nor by the good fortune, we may have known, --
It’s sometimes a smile, and sometimes a tear,
Giving and taking year after year,
Loveing [sic] and sharing as [?] two have done,
Gathering memories, one by one—
Golden indeed are your souveniers [sic],
Of fifty wonderful wedded years.

William G. Holterman and Calla Ethel Norton were quietly married in Fond du Lac on February 3rd, 1899 by the Rev. H. W. Thompson. Only a few relatives being present.

William G. Holterman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Holterman was born in Charles City, Iowa, came to Fond du Lac with his parents at the age of three years. After finishing school he learned the art of photography at the H. Miller studios in Fond du Lac later operating his own studio.

Mrs. Holterman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Norton, was born in Spencer. Her father at one time owned and edited the Spencer Tribune. When she was six years old they moved to Marshfield where her father continued in the paper business and was editor of the Marshfield Times. At the age of 14 years they moved to Fond du Lac where Mrs. Holterman continued her education and graduated from high school in 1898.

Mr. and Mrs. Holterman were the parents of 8 children. The two oldest, Norton age 5 and Elva age 3 passed away at their home in Fond du Lac in 1908. They with their two other children, Ted and Roger, moved to Spencer and settled on their farm 4 miles West of Spencer, where they lived for six years. It was on this place that Charlotte and Don were born.

After selling their farm they moved in town and operated the railway restaurant in the Hanson building for 3 years.

Spencer has been their home since except for two years they owned and operated a restaurant in Park Falls during World War I.

They have lived in their present home for 27 years. It was in this home that Annette and Janet were born.

Mr. Holterman has held the job of custodian and janitor of the Spencer Public Schools for the past 11 years.

Mrs. Hotlerman has been a reporter on the Spencer Record for the past 7 years.

The Record joins their many local friends in extending congratulations and best wishes for many more years of happy wedded life together.