Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1922-03-08
Rev. and Mrs. C. Wahlin
Celebrate Golden Wedding

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ice to their children and to the COM
munity. Their trust and faith in God
and his promises has been the guild
ing star in their lives
Mr. Erickson read a number of
kilograms and letters OF congratulation
to Rev. and Mrs. Wahlin. There was
a telegram from the Minnesota Con-
ference Of the Baptist church; one
from Rev. and Mrs. Bergfolk, Cam
bridge, Mimi. one from Mrs. Sather.
MINNEAPOLIS; one, from Mr.. and Mrs.
Gust: Erickson, st. Paul; one from
MI. and Mrs. .Hjalmar Erickson St.
Paul and one from Miss Caroline
Herdfn, st. Paul. The letters were
from the Baptist congregations at
karlstad and Drayton. from Mr.. and
Mrs. M. Q. Nelson, Karlstad, from
Rev. and Mrs. J. AZ. Schulene. st.
Paul, and from Mrs. J. F. Carlson.
Alvarado.
r.. l.. Tornell spoke of Rev. Wahlin
as a guide in his spiritual life and
| j. +. Madison spoke of Rev. Wahlin
as q good and faithful friend with
whom he became acquainted while
| working together with him on the
woodward farm 80 years ago, and he
also read poem appropriate for the
occasion.
Matthias Peterson as an old friend
ana parlshloner next directed a few
friendly words to Rev. and Mrs. Wah-
lin and on. behalf of the friends as
sembled presented them with purse
Of $110 in gold.
! Kew. Wahlin was assisted to the
platform and leaning upon the pulpit
=. and crutch he delivered a wonder
full speech in response to the, many
expressions Of good will and esteem.
/ Turnout his speech he breathed sincere
I gratitude, to God for his goodness and
! mercy during all the years that have
passed. He said he considered it a
special favor of God. in fact a mir
ac]e, that his life was spared and that
i! he had been privileged to enjoy this
happy occasion with his family and
/ friends. He spoke tenderly Of his
. goOf. wife who has been his faithful
companion during the past fifty years
and had given such loving service to
himsand their children. Then with a
heart: overflowing with, gratitude he
extended the thanks of himself and
wife. to all friends who had come to
homer them on this occasion and for
/, all :sle kindness that has been shown
to item now and at many>other times
! liz sssir lives. BE wished Gods bless
1 ing forrest on all. ~z%z ,-as =
s. Rev. Wahlin is a very easy and
i pleasant speaker and his thoughts are
. always clearly and logically presented
all who heard him on this occasion
were surprised at his power Of words
in spite of his age and recent illness
Two bouquets of beautiful roses, one
for the bride and one for the groom
were presented by the Minnesota Con.
ference Of the Baptist church.
After the program delicious lunch.
con was served in the church parlors
A monster wedding cake graced the
table. 10, Il ~ =. :. ::x,st~ :: :.
II Mr.. and Mrs. Wahlin were married
in Sweden Dec %, 1871. Two people
sEnoW living In Warren, Mr.. and Mrs
Aug. sWestberg, were present at theil
marriage. : .>.s5' ~ g. & =.
They came to america in 1882 and
4 located ron the farm in Vega, which
was their home until eight years age
i when they moved to Warren. ::c*s"s -;
Their married life has been blessed
:: with one son, Gust Wahlin, who nov
resides on the old homestead, and two
daughters, Mrs. c.. G. Peterson, :o1
this city and Miss Lydia Wahlin, who
is staying at home. There are also
FIVE grand children, namely, Anna anG
Evans Wahlin and Raymond, Milford
and Helen Peterson. -
Thus passed memorable day IL
the lives Of. two Of Warren's pioneer
: residents. The whole city unites IL
extending to Rev. and Mrs. Carl Wah
: lin hearty congratulations and wisl
them an abundance of Gods blessings
J in their remaining years. -. =