It's a gloomy day in northern Wisconsin. The type of day to just close your shades and sit and type! Here's a little longer article from the Daily Telegram, Eau Claire, WI on Thursday, 26 March 1942: Larson-Marten Nuptials Held at Epiphany Lutheran Church Double Ring Ceremony, Reception Held Mr. and Mrs. Joel E. Larson, announce the marriage of their daughter, Carrol Josephine, to Frank 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 the Rev. F. G. Werth at the Epiphany Lutheran church in Eau Claire. The bride was attired in a navy blue street length dress with white lace collar and cuffs, 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 granmother Enerson. The maid of honor, Miss Verna Larson, sister of the bride, wore a powder blue dress with matchining accessories and a corsage of deep red roses and lavender sweet peas. Each wore a carnation in her hair. The groom was dressed in a dark brown suit with a carnation boutonniere while the best man, Vernon Marten, a 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 ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents for the bridal party and immediate relatives and friends. The house was decorated with pink and blue streamers and white bells. 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 for the occasion were the groom's grandparents, 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, Mr. and Mrs. John Stallard, all of Eau Claire; Mrs. Clara Larson, grandmother of the bride, Miss Mavis Larson and Laurel Larson of York, Miss Ethel Larson of Superior, a sister of the bride, and Mrs. Robert Speilman and son, Eddie, of Elk Mound. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marten, Jr., are making their home at 417 Jones st., Eau Claire. They received several gifts at the reception. A miscellaneous wedding shower was held Thursday eveing, March 12, at the home of the bride's parents by friends and neighbors. Games were enjoyed. A tasty lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs. Earl Coss, after which the bride was presented with many lovely and useful gifts. Mrs. Arthur Rude, Whipple St., entertained at a kitchen shower at her home in honor of the bride-to-be on March 10. Many lovely gifts were received. +++++++++++++++++++++ Whew! Well the typing's done...think I'll go take a nap and rest my fingers! teehee! Have a good day, everyone! -- Nance