As stated last night, there is a great article in the Monday edition (6 April 1942) of the Daily Telegram of Eau Claire, WI. It reads: The first Golden Wedding celebration ever held at Sacred Heart Hospital during the institution's more than fifty years of existence was held Sunday afternoon when Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Krenz of Fall Creek celebrated a half century of married life in the room Mrs. Krenz has occupied since January 7, due to a fractured hip. The five children of the couple also attended the event. The Hospital Sisters assisted by the second floor nurses took the three other beds out of the four-bed room and decorated it tastefully in gold and white. The Rev. Julius Bittner, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran church at Fall Creek, conducted the religious ceremony at 3 o'clock in which the elderly couple repeated their marriage vows in the presence of their children and their families. He also gave a very fine talk appropriate to the occasion. The misfortune that had befallen Mrs. Krenz did not affect the joy and happiness of the celebration and all expressed their appreciation of the home-like atmosphere that the Sisters and nurses had effected. At 4:30 o'clock the Sisters gathered in the room for a Community sing that was greatly enjoyed. The five childre of Mr. and Mrs. Krenz include three sons and two daughters. Bernhardt and Walter of Fall Creek are married while Alfred lives at home with his parents. The daughters are Mrs. George Menge of Fall Creek and Mrs. Ralph Sorenson of Racine. There are 11 grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Krenz were married 30 March 1892 at St. Jacob's Lutheran Church at Fall Creek by the Rev. Carl Baumbach. Because some of the family were unable to be present on 30 March this year, the ceremony was postponed until last Sunday. Mrs. Krenz who is 68 years old, was born in Fall Creek on 18 August 1873, as Ernestine Schroeder, daughter of Carl and Christina Schroeder. Mr. Krenz, who is 75 years old, was born in the town of McCann, Marquette Co., WI, Nashkora village, the son of William and Ernestine Krenz, on 15 February 1867. He came to Fall Creek at the age of 2 years with his family where they have since resided. This is the first Golden Wedding held in a hospital that she has ever known or heard of, Sister Anastasia, Superior of Sacred Heart Hospital, said in commenting on the local celebration. +++++++++++++++++++ My dad was not a pack rat, but he must have known that these papers would be used some day, as we found them in his bedroom, neatly packed in a box. There are so many treasures in these newspapers, I just feel the need to share some of the stories and bits of information with you. If you know of someone who can use the information, please pass it on to them. Have a great evening everyone! -- Nance Sampson Eau Claire Co. Mail List Owner mailto:[email protected]