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Bio: Seliskar, Yvonne – Wins Award (Sep 1979)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Seliskar, Bergemann

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 10 Oct 1979

Yvonne Seliskar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Seliskar, was awarded a camera by Memorial Hospital, Neillsville, for a log drawing she made for the hospital.

The award was made on Saturday, September 29, 1979 by Mr. John Bergemann, administrator of the hospital.

Yvonne was also a guest at the banquet on Saturday night.

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Church: Loyal Trinity Lutheran – New Pastor Installed (Oct 1979)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Kraly, Anderson

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 10 Oct 1979

The Rev. Joseph R. Kraly was installed as the new pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Loyal, Sunday, October 7, 1979. Performing the rites of installation during morning worship service was Rev. Vernon Anderson, president of the Northern Wisconsin District of the American Lutheran Church.

Pastor Kraly, his wife Beverly and two sons, Christopher and Joey, moved to Loyal last week from Caroline, Wisconsin. He had served parishes of Zion and Peace Lutheran in that area since 1973.

Born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio, Pastor Kraly graduated from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio in 1959, and from the Evangelical Lutheran Theological Seminary (now Trinity Seminary) in Columbus in 1963.

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BioM: Gifford, Sheila Lea (1979)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Gifford, Ward, Close, Phillips, McBride

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 10 Oct 1979

Gifford, Sheila Lea (29 Sep 1979)

At a 7 p.m. candlelight services on Saturday, September 29, 1979, Sheila Lea Gifford, 302 W. Madison, Eau Claire, became the bride of Albert Gene Ward, Loyal.

Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Roderick Gifford, 2812 Hamilton Avenue, Altoona, and Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Ward, Loyal.

The wedding was conducted at the First Congregational Church in Eau Claire, with the Reverend M. W. Close officiating.

Attending the bride as matron of honor was Mrs. Linda Phillips. Sara Gifford and Chandra Phillips served as bridesmaids.

Best man was Steve Ward. Richard McBride, Jr. and Randy Ward were groomsmen.

Robert Phillips, Jr. performed ushering duties.

A reception was held at the Rod and Gun Club in Seymour Township.

Following a wedding trip to Missouri, the couple will be at home at 4721 White Avenue, Eau Claire.

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Bio: Theisen, Marjorie Louise (Engagement – Oct 1979)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Theisen, Blubaugh

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 10 Oct 1979

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Theisen, 320 N. Division Street, Loyal, are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Marjorie Louise Theisen, 2560 Madison Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Mr. P. William Blubaugh, 300 Central Park Avenue, Hartsdale, New York. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Blubaugh, 8483 Stottlemeyer Road, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania.

Miss Theisen is a 1973 graduate of Loyal High School and a 1977 University of Wisconsin, Madison graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree. She is a food technologist for Kroger Company, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Mr. Blubaugh graduated from Waynesboro High School in 1970, from John Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, in 1974, with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering science; and a 1979 graduate of Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration.

He is a marketing associate at the Optical Information Systems, Elmsford, New York.

A December 29, 1979 wedding at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Loyal, is being planned by the couple.

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Bio: Doxtator, Colleen (Engagement – Oct 1979)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Doxtator, Kurz

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 10 Oct 1979

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Doxtator of Potter, Wisconsin, announce the coming marriage of their daughter, Colleen, to Kenneth Kurz, Marshfield, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kurz, 26 Road, on December 1, 1979 at the United Methodist Church in Spencer.

Miss Doxtator is a graduate of Potter High School in 1977, and attended the University of Music in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Due to health problems and leave of absence, she is now employed at Oshkosh B’Gosh factory in the sewing department.

Kenneth graduated in 1976 from Loyal High School and attended the University of Stevens Point. He is now employed at St. Joseph’s Hospital as ingredient controller in the kitchen.

They met as camp counselors at Camp Lun-gren in Northern Wisconsin.

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Bio: Armstrong, Nicholas Scott (Birth – 9 Oct 1979)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Armstrong, Cole

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 10 Oct 1979

Mr. and Mrs. Steven (Debbie) Armstrong of Chippewa Falls, announce the birth of a son, Nicholas Scott, born Tuesday, October 9, 1979 at Luther Hospital, Eau Claire.

Grandparents are Keith and Everly Armstrong, Chippewa Falls, and Don and Jeanette Cole, Loyal.

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Bio: Neureuther, Carolyn Ann (Birth – 6 Oct 1979)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Neureuther, Rowley

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 10 Oct 1979

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Neureuther (Judy Rowley), Sterling Heights, Michigan, are the parents of a daughter, Carolyn Ann, born October 6, 1979.

Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Don Rowley.

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Bio: Thomas, Ethel E. – Starts Realty Business in Loyal (1979)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Thomas

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 10 Oct 1979

The Ethel E. Thomas Realty has recently been established in the Loyal area. Mrs. Ethel E. Thomas is operating her realty firm from her residence located three miles east of Loyal on Highway 98.

The firm deals with any type of real estate, such as farms, residences, vacant land and business opportunities.

Mrs. Thomas is a lifetime resident of Loyal. Her husband is the owner and operator of Thomas Auto Sales of Loyal. She still takes care of the bookwork of the business.

Mrs. Thomas had completed a Wisconsin School of Real Estate course earlier this year. She completed her state and uniform real estate test in June.

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Bio: Denk, Riley Jay (Baptism – 7 Oct 1979)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Denk, Houston

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 10 Oct 1979

Sunday, October 7, 1979, Riley Jay Denk, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Denk, was baptized at St. Mary’s Church, Greenwood, with Father Houston officiating.

Sponsors for Riley were Brian, Cindy, Susan and Jill Denk.

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Bio: Rakovec, Benjamin & Joshua (Baptism – 7 Oct 1979)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Rakovec, Osowski

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 10 Oct 1979

Benjamin and Joshua Rakovec, twin sons of Michael and Connie Rakovec, were baptized Sunday, October 7, 1979 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Loyal, by Father Chester Osowski.

Sponsors were Teresa and Jerry Rakovec and Lonna and Gene Rakovec.