It seems there were lots of weddings and wedding plans being made in Altoona in the early months of 1942. Here's some more news from the Altoona Tribune, dated 22 January 1942: Shower for Teacher A bridal shower was held at the Wm. Bellesbach home, Hayden Ave., Monday evening in honor of Mrs. A. Weisnegger of Eau Claire, nee Miss Muriel Norrish, a local teacher, who was married Dec. 27, 1941. Bingo was enjoyed by those present and handkerchiefs were given as prizes. Miss Raine, of the public school faculty, received the door prize. The guest of honor was presented with many lovely gifts after which the hostess, Mrs. Wm. Bellesbach, served a very tasty lunch. Guests present for the party were Misses Turney, Raine, Thompson, Roycraft, Merrick, and Watson, all members of the staff of the local public school, where the guest of honor is a primary teacher; Mesdames D. E. Neill and Vic Kliest of this city and Miss Marvel Nassett and Mrs. Harry Schendel of Eau Claire. +++++ Announce Marriage Mr. and Mrs. George Rock, First St. East announce the marriage of their daughter, katherine, to Mr. Glenn Gilbert, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Gilbert, Hayden Ave., on Saturday, January 17, in a simple but impressive wedding ceremony at the St. Mary Church with Rev. Father Dies officiating. +++++ Wedding Shower A wedding shower was held Friday evening at the Harry Miller residence, Sixth St. West, in honor of Mrs. George Teitz, who was married December 25 (1941). Bunco was enjoyed by those present with Miss Verna Larson receiving first prize. Miss Doris Sveen was awarded the door prize. The guest of honor recieved many lovely and useful gifts after which a tasty lunch was served by the hostesses, Misses Beverly and Carol Walker. +++++ Bridal Shower A bridal shower was held at the L. R. Beach home, Hayden Av., in honor of Mrs. Bud Wold, formerly Miss Hazel Beach who was married Saturday (see yesterday's Old News!). "500" was played at five tables with prizes being awarded to Mrs. Marie Decker and Mrs. George Williamson. The door prize was received by Mrs. A. Kluth. A very tasty lunch was served by the hostesses, Mesdames George Reedle and Olaf Olseth, and Miss Ruth Jacobson. The guest of honor was presented with a beautiful electric iron. +++++ Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. Gloede, Daniels Ave., announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Marion H. Gloede, now employed in Anoka, Minn., to Mr. Paul N. Marschall of that city, to take place int he city of Eau Claire, Feb. 14. (1942). ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sorry, guys, for all this "Nuptial News". How about I make up for it by posting some good old sports stories? Will that make it better? Let me know! -- Nance