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i Edward and Viola Evers KAUKAUNA Viola and Edward Evers, N4104 Peterson Road, celebrated 50 years of marriage with a May 4 mass at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, followed by dinner and a reception at Freedom's Colonial House. Edward and the former Viola Diedrick were united in marriage May 3, 1947 at St. Nicholas Parish. All of the couple's original attendants were present for the anniversary gathering: Bernice (Diedrick) Ver Voort, Appleton; Delia (Evers) Joosten, Kimberly; Mary Ann (Evers) Beattie, Little Chute; Henry Evers, Combined Locks; and Joe Diedrick, Seymour.

The Everses farmed in the Freedom area before moving into Freedom in 1978. They have six children: Carol Van Boxtel, Freedom; Nancy VandeHey, Kaukauna; Cheryl (Mike) Van Toll, Freedom; Jim (Marilyn) Evers, Schofield; Carl (Betty) Evers, Freedom; and Jerry (Connie) Evers, Freedom. There are 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Rosemary and Clarence Seegers Clarence and Rosemary Seegers, Hooyman Court, celebrated 50 years of marriage with a May 30 dinner and dance at Kaukauna's Starlite Club. The former Rosemary VandeBurgt became Clarence's bride May 29, 1947 at St.

John Catholic Church, Little Chute. Original attendants present for the anniversary gathering included matron of honor Betty Van Dyke, bridesmaid Joan Bellin and groomsmen Jerry VandeBurgt and Herman Seegers. The Seegerses have lived in Combined Locks and Freedom since marriage. Clarence was employed by Freedom Elementary School before his retirement in 1990. Rosemary was with Rich's Products, retiring in 1991.

The couple have seven children: Mary VanderPas, Appleton; Gary, Freedom; Nancy Kauth, Appleton; Linda Philbrick, Freedom; Jim, Judy Seegers and John, all of Freedom. There are 16 grandchildren and's seven great-grandchildren. Carl and Georgiana Kieffer KAUKAUNA Carl and Georgiana Kieffer, N4270 County celebrated 50 years of marriage with a June 14 family dinner at VandenBroek Town Hall. The former Georgiana Stoop became Carl's bride June 14, 1947 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Freedom.

Original attendants present for the anniversary gathering were George Stoop, Marie Woods, Delores VanBoxtel, Larraine Schroeder, Mary Endter and Ronald Sprister. The Kieffers farmed in De Pere for 14 years and in Laona for 32 years. Carl drove school bus for 22 years and rented out cottages. Carl served in World War II and was in Veterans Farm training for four years. Georgiana was employed at Zwicker Knitting Mills until 1947.

Hawley-Strike Betty Hawley and Scott Strike, both of Appleton, are planning a summer of 1998 wedding. He is the son of Joan Strike, Iola, and the late Robert Strike. Suttner-Froze' The engagement of Jill Juleen Suttner and Travis Robert Froze' has been announced by their parents. She is the daughter of Jerome and Lynn Suttner, 821 Grove Menasha. Travis is the son of Robert and Sandy Froze', 1619 Irish Road, Neenah.

The couple are planning a June 19 wedding. Scoggan-Vandenberg May 9 is the wedding date chosen by Angela E. (Rothe) Scoggan and Kirk M. Vandenberg, both of Marshfield. Her parents, Mike and Jeannie Rothe, 155 S.

Lee have announced the engagement. Kirk is the son of Ronald and Bette Vandenberg, 224 Ryan Combined Locks. Wasco-Makowski Kathryn Wasco and Stephen Makowski, both of Oak Creek, are planning a July 18 wedding. Announcing the couple's engagement are their parents, Edward and Teresa Wasco, 623 Haylett Neenah, and Sylvester and Barbara Makowski, Milwaukee. announced by her parents, Jerry and Barb Pilon, 1135 Green Acres Lane.

Joe is the son of John and Mary Beach, Stacy, Minn. No wedding date has been set. Pilon-Treu NEENAH A fall of 1998 wedding is being planned by Sheri L. Pilon and Michael Treu, both of Appleton. Her parents, Jerry and Barb Pilon, 1135 Green Acres Lane, have announced the engagement.

Michael is the son of Jack and Fran Treu, Minocqua. Hurley-VanderPas Holly Jo Hurley, Appleton, and Chad Anthony VanderPas, Little Chute, are planning a July 11 wedding. Announcing the couple's engagement are their parents, Karen Newhouse, Appleton, Dwight Hurley, Two Rivers, and Eugene and Phyllis VanderPas, 509 Miami Circle, Little Chute. Fochs-Michaelson The engagement of Tracy Fochs, Milwaukee, to Aaron Michaelson, Shorewood, has been announced by their parents. She is the daughter of Arthur and Susan Fochs, 1625 N.

Racine St. His parents are Lynne and Kevin Westland, Weyerhaeuser, and Mark and Carol Michaelson, Onalaska. A September of 1998 wedding is planned. Pilon-Beach Otto-Freetly The engagement of Melissa Otto NEENAH The engagement of Susan K. Pilon to Joe Beach, to Neil Freetly, Madison, both of both of has been has been announced by their parStacy, WEDDING VOWS SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 1997 ANNIVERSARIES William a and Lillian Rohe Terry and Don Schaefer NEENAH Lillian and William Rohe, 208 Irene celebrated 50 CHILTON Don and Terry Schaefer, 4849 W.

Jefferson Road, were years of marriage with a July 5 family dinner and open house at honored for 50 years of marriage with a June 29 church service, followed Menasha's Germania Hall. by a family dinner at the Brant Inn. William and the former Lillian Strey were united in marriage July 5, The former Terry Meier became Don's bride June 26, 1947 at St. Mary 1947 at the bride's home in Neenah. Original attendant Lucille Riemer, Catholic Church, Marytown.

Original attendants Cyril Schaefer, Myra Menasha, was present for the anniversary gathering. Diedrich, Elmer and Adela Meier were present for the anniversary gathThe Rohes lived in Menasha for 49 years before moving to Neenah. ering. William was employed by American National Can Co. before his retire- The Schaefers have lived in Chilton since marriage.

Both were selfment in 1980. Lillian was with Theda Clark Medical Center before retir- employed. ing in 1984. The couple have seven children: David, De Pere; Joan Rowan, The couple's children are: Roger, Antigo; George, Neenah; Mary Potomac, Michael, Chilton; Mary Ortmayer, Green Bay; Dan, Krueger, Menasha; Christine Bjorge, Omro; Patricia Holz, Menasha; and Stockbridge; Lois, Fond du Lac; and Patricia Schaefer, Appleton. There the late Joyce Borkenhagen.

There are 15 grandchildren and two great- are 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. grandchildren. David and Betty Kosmerchock Elaine and Warren Smith Warren and Elaine Smith, 112 E. Roosevelt celebrated 50 years of marriage with a June 14 mass at St. Therese Catholic Church, followed by a gathering at Riverview Country Club.

The former Elaine Schultz became Warren's bride June 14, 1947 at St. Therese Catholic Church. Original attendants present for the anniversary gathering were Patrick Smith, Helen Lenz, Mary Lou Young, Mark Recker and Jannette Mignon. The Smiths have lived in Appleton since marriage. They owned and operated W.E.

Smith Realty Inc. before her retirement in 1987 and his retirement in 1989. The couple have three children: James, Peter and Steven, all of Appleton. There are five grandchildren. Jane and Howard Gruett CHILTON Howard and Jane Gruett, 431 Connell were honored for 50 years of marriage with a July 5 dinner, reception and dance at Altona Supper Club, New Holstein.

The former Jane Brandel became Howard's bride July 5, 1947 at Trinity Lutheran Church of Rantoul. Original attendant Lois Brandel was present for the anniversary gathering. The Gruetts have lived in Chilton all their married lives. They were employed by Foley Co. She retired in 1987.

He retired in 1988 after 46 years of service. They have six children: Jeann Gruett, Appleton; James (Norma), Chilton; Merryle (Dick) Schumacher, Stockbridge; Michael, Chilton; Debra (Mark) Willems, Chilton; and Daniel, Chilton. There are eight grandchildren. ENGAGEMENTS ents. She is the daughter of Sallie Otto, 421 S.

John Kimberly, and Bruce Otto, 431 Patrick Combined Locks. He is the son of Gerald Freetly, Rochester, and the late Carmella Freetly. An Oct. 18 wedding is planned. Sengstock-Larson An April 25 wedding is in the offing for Kathleen Sengstock, Neenah, and Bart Larson, Fond du Lac.

Announcing the couple's engagement are their parents, Robert and Karen Sengstock, W1661 Lau Road, Kaukauna, Margie Larson, Fond du Lac, and Donald Larson, Van Dyne. Christiansen- Lewandowski KIMBERLY Cyndi Christiansen, Fresno, 'and Bob Lewandowski, Sugarland, Texas, plan to wed Nov. 1. His parents, Joe and Joan Lewandowski, 326 N. Pine have announced the engagement.

Cyndi is the daughter of Norman and Sue Christiansen, Fresno, Calif. Pecha-Thurber The engagement of Tara Pecha to Travis Thurber, both of Appleton, has been announced by her parents, Merle and Sally Pecha, 912 W. Frances St. Travis is the son of John and Netty Thurber, 1335 W. Prospect Ave.

No wedding date has been set. Knaack-Hosket July 18 is the wedding date chosen by Renee Lynn Knaack, Pine OGDENSBURG Betty and David Kosmerchock, N6899 Phelps Road, celebrated 50 years of marriage with a June 21 open house for family and friends at Little Wolf Town Hall. David and the former Betty Haight were united in marriage June 21, 1947 at Sacred Heart Church, Manawa. Genevieve Burdick of Manawa, the couple's original maid of honor, and Jim Martin of Oshkosh, original ring bearer, were present for the anniversary gathering. The Kosmerchocks moved to their current address in 1948.

They were engaged in farming before retiring in 1984. Betty also worked at various outside jobs. The couple have eight children: Donna (Sam) Balthazor, New London; Jane (Leroy) Beyer, Manwa; Jean (Jerry) Kreps, New London; Barbara (Milton) Blank, New London; David (Kathy), New London; William, Scandinavia; Joseph (Helen), New London; and Terri (Jack) Weasner, New London. There are 19 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several step-grandchildren and great grandchildren. Herman and Lucille and Herman Strobl, 2301 E.

years of marriage with a June 28 mass followed by dinner at George's Steak with a family dinner at their home. Herman and the former Lucille 26, 1937 in Sheboygan. They have lived He was a self employed contractor Monte Alverno Retreat Center before The couple have five children: Shirley mers, Pat (Bob) Reinke, Terri (Mike) Herman (Paula) Strobl, Woodland dren, 10 great-grandchildren and one Herman and Midway Road, and Clyde Sprague, West Chicago, have announced the engagement. Gregory is the son of Hermann and Carolyn luester, Little Rock, Ark. Farr-Olsen MENASHA A Sept.

5 wedding is in the offing for Kristine Farr, Menasha, and Timothy Olsen, Appleton. Her parents, Gene and Sharon Farr, 1400 Sunset Lane, have announced the engagement. Timothy is the son of Larry and Sharon Olsen, N8521 Jossie Road, Manawa. Plymire-Klatt The engagement of Erika L. Plymire to Craig D.

Klatt, both of Oconto Falls, has been announced by their parents. She is the daughter of the Rev. James and Carol FUTONS fUTONS FUTOnS Valley's Largest Selection FUTON Top Quality at Affordable Prices. TOM. TWIN DOUBLE FOAMCORE FOAMCORE FUTON FUTONS FUTONS COVERS 2 From From 2 From $39.95 $79.95 $99.50 PENDERGAST MATTRESS FACTORY The Steep Shop; 1176 N.

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Festivities continued June 29 Schmidt were united in marriage June in Appleton since then. before retiring in 1982. She was with retiring in 1967. Dietzen, Betty (Dave) SchimRanderson, all of Appleton, and Park, Colo. There are 14 grandchilgreat-great-grandchild.

River, and Michael Scott Hosket, AuTrain, Mich. Announcing the couple's engagement are their parents, Martin and Mary Knaack, Pine River, Barb Hosket, AuTrain, and Terry Hosket, Marquette, Mich. Weisgerber-Batley MENASHA The engagement of Amy Weisgerber to Craig Batley, both of Des Moines, Iowa, has been announced by her mother, Helen Sachs, 1304 Wittman Park Lane. Craig is the son of Wayne and Vonda Batley, 500 E. Alice St.

No wedding date has been set. Paula Marie Sprague and Gregory Steven luester, both of Columbia, plan to wed in 1998. Her parents, Loretta Sprague, 1727 E. Plymire, N8617 Firelane 10, Menasha, and the late Sara Louis Plymire. His parents are Daniel and Linda Klatt, 1023 Eden Drive, Neenah.

A June 13 wedding is planned. Seiltz-Samp Kelly Marie Seiltz, Kaukauna, and Shad Paul Samp, Menasha, are planning a 1998 wedding. She is the daughter of Kerry and Carol Seiltz, 544 Linda Court, Kaukauna, and John and Vicki Samp, 615 Richard Drive, Menasha. 24th Anniversary Sale Everything Reduced SAVE Scandinavian Sweaters WigWam Socks Stadium Throws EVERYTHING REDUCED JERSILD FACTORY STORE Hours: Daily 9-5; Saturday 9-4 318 First Neenah 725-6912.

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The original French fur traders nicknamed the Outagamie tribe "les renards", meaning foxes. Hence the name for the Fox River, and the term Fox Cities for the 14 interconnected communities along the Fox River-Lake Winnebago waterway.

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The Fox Valley is so named for the area around the Fox River and west of Lake Winnebago. It stretches from Oshkosh north to Appleton and includes multiple cities in between. The Fox Cities comprises four cities—Appleton, Neenah, Menasha and Kaukauna—and other surrounding townships and villages.

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Taken all together, here's the closest thing we have to a consensus: the Fox Cities and Fox Valley includes the cities of Appleton, Neenah, Menasha and Kaukauna as well as connected towns and villages such as Grand Chute, Fox Crossing, Kimberly, Little Chute and Combined Locks.

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Located in the east central part of the state, Appleton has a lively and walkable downtown famous for hosting the annual Mile of Music festival and as the home of Harry Houdini.

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Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin

The Menominee Tribe has a rich history in this area. They've resided in parts of modern-day Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois for over 10,000 years.

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The Fox River is a 202-mile-long (325 km) tributary of the Illinois River, flowing from southeastern Wisconsin to Ottawa, Illinois in the United States. The Wisconsin section was known as the Pishtaka River in the 19th century. There is another Fox River in Wisconsin that flows through Lake Winnebago into Green Bay.

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Further distinctions emerged as the alliance changed and today, there are three federally recognized Sac and Fox tribes. At time of European contact, the Fox were living on the Wolf River in present-day Wisconsin having migrated there from Michigan and perhaps Northwest Ohio to avoid the invasive Iroqouis.

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The Fox Cities communities include the cities of Appleton, Kaukauna, Menasha, and Neenah, the villages of Combined Locks, Fox Crossing, Harrison, Hortonville, Kimberley, Little Chute, and Sherwood, and the towns of Buchanan, Clayton, Freedom, Grand Chute, Greenville and Harrison.

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With a land area of 0.7 km2 (0.27 sq mi), it had a population density of 370.0/km2 (958.3/sq mi) in 2021.

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Cities near Appleton, Wisconsin:
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  • Ashwaubenon, WI.
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It includes rural areas, suburban development, and 19th-century downtowns. Around 1 million people live in this area. Native American tribes that historically lived in this region include the Potawatomi, Sac, and Fox tribes.

Why is the Fox Tribe called the Fox Tribe? ›

The name Fox later was derived from a French mistake during the colonial era: hearing a group of Indians identify as "Fox", the French applied what was a clan name to the entire tribe who spoke the same language by calling them "les Renards." Later the English and Anglo-Americans adopted the French name by using its ...

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The Fox Cities communities include the cities of Appleton, Kaukauna, Menasha, and Neenah, the villages of Combined Locks, Fox Crossing, Harrison, Hortonville, Kimberley, Little Chute, and Sherwood, and the towns of Buchanan, Clayton, Freedom, Grand Chute, Greenville and Harrison.

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