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Father Joseph Emanuel Erickson (ID:I8360), b. 23 Mar 1912, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska 
d. Yes, date unknown Mother Dorothy L. Torrens (ID:I8661), b. 27 Dec 1919, On a farm near Colon, Saunders County, Nebraska d. Yes, date unknown Marriage 30 Nov 1945 Presbyterian Church, Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska Notes
DECEMBER 6, 1945 - WAHOO DEMOCRAT
SHOWER FOR MISS TORRENS
A miscellaneous shower was held at the Percy Olson home in Swedeburg, Wednesday at two p.m. honoring Miss Dorothy Torrens. Mrs. Linus Erickson, Mrs. Dwain Benson, and Mrs. Percy Olson hostesses.
The afternoon was spent playing various contests, prizes were won by Mrs. Conrad Erickson, Mrs. Herman Erickson, and Mrs. Florence Brodd.
The guest of honor received many beautiful gifts. The pot of gold at the end of the rainbow revealed the hiding place of each gift.
A luncheon was served to the following guests: Miss Dorothy Torrens, Mrs. J. R. Torrens, Mrs. Leslie Torrens and Judy, Miss Arlene Holub, Mrs. Herman Erickson, Agatha Erickson, Mrs. Alfreda Benson, Mrs. Betsy Pearson, Mrs. Walter Farber, Mrh Brodd, all of Wahoo; Mrs. Augustine Erickson, Mrs. Richard Brodd, Mrs. Victor Soder, of Ceresco; Mrs. Florence Brodd, Mrs. Donovan Larson, Mrs. Art Larson and Alvena, Mrs. Conrad Erickson, Mrs. C.O. Pearson, Mrs. Melvin Pearson and Marty Kuhr.
WAHOO DEMOCRAT - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1945
DOROTHY TORRENS JOSEPH ERICKSON MARRY ON FRIDAY
In a candlelight double ring ceremony at the First Presbyterian church Friday evening, November 30 at 8:00 P.M. Miss Dorothy Torrens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Torrens of Wahoo was married to Joseph Erickson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Augustinn of Ceresco. Rev. E. J. Nickerson officiated. The altar was banked with ferns and two large bouquets of white mums and pink snapdragons.
Preceding the ceremony, Miss Helen Manstedt and Miss Nellie Ann Erickson of Omaha, dressed in pastel formals, lighted the candles. Miss Marguerite Heidik sang "Oh, Promise Me," and "Because"; accompanied by Mrs. Alice Prokup at the organ plagedding march and other appropriate selections during the ceremony. Mrs. Lloyd Torrens sang the "Prayer Perfect" while the couple knelt at the altar.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, was lovely in a white empire style gown with a satin-bodice and very full bouffant style skirt which extended into a three and a half yard train. The dress featured a sweetheart neckline and shirret length sleeves. Her fingertip veil of white net was held in place with a crown of seed pearls. She wore a two strand pearl necklace. Her bouquet was a cascade shower of brides roses covered with a pink rose corsage.
Miss Melva Torrens, sister of the bride was matron of honor. She wore a blue chiffon formal gown and carried a colonial bouquet of pink roses and white pom poms. Little Ann Marie Erickson, flower girl, wore a pink nylon formal trimmed withet ribbon. She wore a matching blue ribbon in her hair and carried a miniature colonial bouquet. Gary Torrens, ring bearer, wore a white suit and carried the rings on a blue satin pillow.
Lloyd Erickson, R. T. 3-c, brother of the groom, home on leave, was the best man. He and the groom wore dark suits. Leslie Torrens and Norman Pearson ushered. The groom wore a white gardenia boutonniere and his attendants white carnations.
Mrs. J. R. Torrens, mother of the bride, wore a navy street length dress and Mrs. A. Erickson, the groom's mother, wore a black sheer dress. They both wore corsages of gardenias and pink roses.
Following the ceremony a reception was held in the church basement. The bride's table was centered with a three tier wedding cake. Blue and white candles were at each side. Mrs. Leonard Torrens served and Mrs. Herman Erickson poured. Miss Myrd charge of the guest book and Miss Milrae Anderson and Mes. Louise Roberts had charge of the gifts.
Out of town guests were: Mrs. Henry Meyer, Belleview, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Carlson, Omaha; Mrs. Donald Sjoding, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Hjalmer Erickson, Clay Center; Mr. and Mrs. Norris Walther, Fremont; Mr. and Mrs. Don Rolofson and Mr. and Mrsewsham, Lincoln; Misses Doris Jane Henderson and Althea Fleming, Omaha; Mrs. Mary Louden, Mrs. Irene Fenstermacher and Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Henderson of Cedar Bluffs.
Following a short trip, the couple plans to make their home on a farm southwest of Wahoo.
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