>From the Altoona Tribune, 19 March 1942: Carrol Larson Marries F. Marten Miss Carrol Josephine Larson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Larson, Hayden Ave., became the bride of Mr. Frank LaVerne Marten, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marten, Sr., of Eau Claire, Monday afternoon, March 16, at 2 o'clock. The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev. F. J. Werth at the Epiphay Lutheran church in Eau Claire. The bride was attired in a navy blue street dress with white collar and cuffs, with brown accessories and a corsage of deep red roses and pink sweet peas. The bride's only jewelry was a gold pin, which was first worn by her great grandmother. The maid of honor, Miss Verna Larson, sister of the bride, wore a powder blue dress with matching accessories and a corsage of deep red roses and lavender sweet peas. The groom, dressed in a dark brown suit with a carnation boutonniere, while the best man, Vernon Marten, brother of the groom wore a dark green suit with a carnation boutonniere. The groom's mother, Mrs. Frank Marten, Sr., played the wedding march and sang a selection. After the ceremoney a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. The home was decorated in pink and blue, and a three-tier wedding cake topped by a miniature bride and groom, baked by the bride's mother, formed the centerpiece for the table. Out of town guests present for the occassion were the grandparents of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Marten, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marten, Sr., Mrs. Harvey Marten, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Marten and children, Beverly and Junior, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ring, E. B. Robins, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hughes, Mrs. Paul King, Mrs. Geo. Zobroswiki, Miss Billie Englesby, Lorraine Jackson, and Mr. and Mrs. John Stallard, all of Eau Claire; Mrs. Clara Larson, Grandmother of the bride; Miss Mavis Larson and Laurel Larson of York; and Miss Ethel Larson of Superior, sister of the bride; and Mrs. Rober Speilman and son Eddy, of Elk Mound. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marten, Jr., will make their home at 417 Jones St., Eau Claire. A miscellaneous wedding showere was held Thursday evening at the Joel Larson home, Hayden Ave., in honor of the bride. Seven tables of bingo were enjoyed. A tasty lunch was served, after which the bride was presented many lovely and useful gifts. +++++++++ It looks like another beautiful day here in the northwoods of Wisconsin. The skies are clear and it's warmer than usual out there. It's a shame I can't go out and play, but I have to start getting the house ready for Thanksgiving. The family is coming here for the day, which is a first -- we always have gone to Altoona to Grandma's house. I guess the time has to come when changes are made. I am thankful to be able to get together with my family. Have a wonderful day everyone. See you tomorrow. -- Nance