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Person ID: I1201 | Tree: Marlys Jones - Brodd Family | Last Modified: 3 Jul 2018
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Father Vermont Percy Olson (ID:I0270), b. 17 Nov 1893, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska 
d. 8 Sep 1958, Bryan Memorial Hospital, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska (Age 64 years) Mother Florence Violet Bengtson (ID:I0236), b. 23 May 1908, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska d. 2 Jan 2003, Saunders County Hospital, Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska (Age 94 years) Marriage 30 May 1929 Florence's parents home, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska Notes
WAHOO WASP - JUNE 6, 1929
BENSON-OLSON NUPTIAL THURSDAY
A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mrs. Alfreda Benson west of Swedeburg at 8:00 Thursday evening, May 30, 1929, when her daughter, Miss Florence Benson became the bride of Mr. Percy Olson of Swedeburg, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Olson, in the presence of about eighty relatives and friends.
The living room was daintily decorated in green and white and the double-ring ceremony was preformed by Rev. F. W. Hanson of the Swedeburg Lutheran Church at a lovely green and white alter. The bride was very charming in her white satin dressand her veil held in place by a wreath of orange blossoms. She carried a bridal bouquet of Ophelia roses and her only ornament was a lovely strand of pearls the gift of the groom at her recent birthday. She was attended by Miss Laurene Swanson o of Swedeburg gowned in a lovely pale green georgette dress and carried a bouquet of red roses. Little Nellie Ann Erickson, a cousin of the bride, was also dressed in green, and as flower girl, scattered rose petals in front of the bride, who was accompanied to the alter by her mother.
The bride was met at the alter by the groom, attended by his best man, Mr. Dwain Benson, the brother of the bride. Both were dressed in suits of dark blue.
Mrs. Henry Meyers of Lincoln presided at the piano. Before the ceremony, she played "Echoes of Spring" by Frimland. Miss Fern Benson sang, "Because." During the ceremony, Mrs. Meyers played Lohengrin's Wedding March. After the ceremony, Rev.leen of Fremont acted as Toastmaster and the following program was given:
Solo - "At Dawning" - Walter Swanson, Toast to the Bride - E. A. Odman, Reading - Mrs. L. R. Monson, Vocal Solo - "All for You" - Fern Benson, Toast to the Groom - Rev. F. W. Hanson. A few remarks on the home were made by Rev. Gulleen. A loy two-course wedding supper was served to the assembled guests.
The out-of-town guests were Dr. and Mrs. Evald Olson, Red Oak, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Ednum OIson and daughters of Grand Island; Rev. and Mrs. Gulleen of Fremont, Mrs. Mable Carlson and son of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Swan Pearson, Mr. and Mrs. Axel Hrickson, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Monson, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meyers, all of Lincoln, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ideen and son Lee of Raymond.
The young couple will reside on the farm of the groom's father, east of Swedeburg.
WAHOO NEWSPAPER - MAY 20, 1954
PERCY OLSONS WILL HOLD OPEN HOUSE
Mr. and Mrs. Percy Olson will hold open house on Sunday, May 30th at their home from 2;30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary.
No invitations will be sent and all friends are invited.
WAHOO NEWSPAPER - JUNE 10, 1954
25TH ANNIVERSARY OF PERCY OLSONS
On Sunday at their country home, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Olson held open house 2:30-5:00 in the afternoon and 7 to 9 p.m. in the evening in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary, when 2:30 relatives called.
Mrs. Conrad Erickson was hostess in the afternoon and those serving were: Mrs. Don Rolofson of Lincoln, Mrs. Linus Erickson, Mrs. D.O. Olson, and Mrs. Melvin Person.
In the evening, Mrs. Victor Soder was hostess and those serving were: Mrs. Norris Johnson, Mrs. Philip Ekblad, Mrs. Arvid Larson, Mrs. Earl Ideen of Lincoln. Jean and Marlin Olson greeted the guests. Janet Olson had charge of the guest book.sts from Omaha, Lincoln, Dorchester, Ceresco, Cedar Bluffs, Colon, Mead were among the callers.
The Olsons received many beautiful gifts and cards. Their daughter Jean came home from Chicago for the occasion.
Children (Siblings) 1. Marlin Dewey Olson (ID:I0193), b. 3 Jun 1930, Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska d. 10 Jun 2003, Bryan LGH East, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska (Age 73 years)2. Living (ID:I1201) 3. Living (ID:I1226) -
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Husband Carl L Mortensen (ID:I1276), b. 7 Jul 1932, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska d. 26 Feb 2011, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska (Age 78 years) Children 1. Living (ID:I1277) 2. Living (ID:I1278) 3. Living (ID:I1279) 4. Living (ID:I1280) -
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