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Bio: Witt, Shirley – St. Joseph’s Nursing Graduate (1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Witt

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 18 May 1977

Shirley Jean Witt, Abbotsford, was among those receiving diplomas from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing at Marshfield last Sunday. She is the daughter of Mrs. Julius Witt, Abbotsford.

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Bio: Henrichs, Mrs. Pat (Judy) - St. Joseph’s Nursing Graduate (1977)

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Surnames: Henrichs, Potaczek

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 18 May 1977

Mrs. Pat (Judy) Henrichs, Abbotsford, was among those receiving diplomas from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing at Marshfield last Sunday. Mrs. Henrichs is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Potaczek, Medford.

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News: Abbotsford Students in Phi Kappa Phi (May 1977)

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Surnames: Pinter, Schiferl

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 18 May 1977

Initiated to the National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi were Cindy M. Pinter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Pinter, Route 1, Abbotsford, and Ronald Schiferl, son of Mrs. Felix Schiferl, Abbotsford.

The primary objective of Phi Kappa Phi is the recognition and encouragement of superior scholarship in all fields of study. The society was founded in 1897 and the Eau Claire Chapter was establish in April 1969. Approximately 100 juniors and seniors and several graduate students and faculty members are initiated each year.

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Bio: Hansen, Michael A. – Selected for Phi Sigma Alpha Society (1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Hansen

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 18 May 1977

Phi Sigma Alpha, the University of Delaware Chapter of the National Political Science Honor Society announced that Michael A. Hansen has been selected for membership. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hansen, Route 1, Abbotsford.

In order to be selected, the student must demonstrate exceptional knowledge in two subfields of political science, through high academic standing.

Hansen is a graduate student pursuing his Master’s degree in political science, concentrating his studies on public administration and American government. He is currently in his second semester of graduate work, and had previously been named to the University of Delaware dean’s list, based on his scholastic record.

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BioM: McCommons, Carol J. (1977)

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Surnames: McCommons, Firnstahl, Rushman, Vanderleast, Zrutskie, McCarron, Alexander, Kilty, Ayer

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 18 May 1977

McCommons, Carol J. (7 May 1977)

Carol J. McCommons, Abbotsford, and James H. Firnstahl, Colby, were married Saturday, May 7, 1977 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Colby. The Rev. Frank Rushman performed the 5 p.m. services.

Parnets of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Ross J. McCommons, Carnesville, Pennsylvania. And Mr. and Mrs. James S. Firnstahl, Colby.

The bride wore a floor length empire styled gown trimmed with sheer Dacron organza rose point lace. The gown featured a high neckline, long full sleeves and a sweeping skirt. A lace Camelot headpiece held her rose point edged veil. She carried a boquet of white carnations and yellow roses.

Mrs. Denis Vanderleast, Stratford, was maid of honor. Kerry Firnstahl, Colby, Sandy Firnstahl, Colby, and Mrs. Debbie McCommons, Albion, Pennsylvania were bridesmaids.

They wore blue polyester gowns with sheer capes. They carried a cluster of yellow daisies, white carnations and blue mums.

Attendants for the bridegroom included the best man, Dusty Zrutskie, Colby, and groomsmen, Mike McCarron, Colby, Dave Alexander, Colby, and James McCommons, Albion, Pennsylvania. Ushers were Randy Kilty and Warren Ayer.

A dinner followed at St. Mary’s parish hall. The reception was held at the VFW in Colby.

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Church: Colby Zion Lutheran – Confirmation Class Makes Banner (My 1977)

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Surnames: Steinwanger, Klehr, Haufe, Schmidt, Tesmer, Krueger, Dommer, Venske, Bundgaard, Dommer

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 18 May 1977

Youngsters of the confirmation class to be held May 29, 1977 at Zion Lutheran Church, Colby, got together Sunday to make a banner with their motto, “Spirit Lives through Us.” Taking part were Russell, Steinwanger, Paul Klehr, Jerome Haufe, Don and Darla Schmidt, Lori Tesmer, George Krueger, Lorraine Dommer, Esther Venske, Joe Bundgaard. They were assisted by Mrs. Arvin Dommer and Mrs. Haufe.

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Bio: Beyerl, Tina Ann (Baptism – 15 May 1977)

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Surnames: Beyerl, Rushman, Halopka, Stuttgen, Emmerick

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 18 May 1977

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Beyerl had their daughter Tina Ann baptized Sunday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with the Rev. Frank Rushman officiating.

Baptismal sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Gary Halopka, Dorchester. A reception and supper were held at the Beyerl home after the services for the sponsors, the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Al Beyerl, Colby, and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Halopka, Dorchester. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stuttgen, Athens, Gene Halopka, Dorchester, and Nona Emmerick, Medford.

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Bio: Baehr, David Allen (Baptism – 15 May 1977)

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Surnames: Bahr, Rushman, Ludwig, Pollock, Geiger, Blasel, Kittl, Radue

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 18 May 1977

David Allen, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Baehr, Unity, was baptized Sunday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Colby, with the Rev. Frank Rushman officiating. Baptism sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ludwig, Medford.

After the services a reception and supper were held at the Baehr home. Guests included the sponsors, Mr. and Mrs. John Pollock, Colby, great-grandfather, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Geiger, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Blasel and Greg, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Geiger and family, Mr. and Mrs. James Kittl and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Geiger and family and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Pollock and family, all of Colby, and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Radue and family, Loyal. They also celebrated Allen Baehr’s birthday.

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Church: Colby – United Methodist Confirmation (1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Brown, Calley, Nomady, Schmidt, Atcherson

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 18 May 1977

Sunday confirmation was held at the 10:45 service at the Colby United Methodist Church.

Confirmands were Angie Brown, Tom Calley, Tom Nomady, Judy Schmidt and Alice Atchers.