Page 8 These are from my grandmother Lagada Dirk Weigel's collection of photos from her senior year of high school. These students would be from Columbus Catholic High School in Marshfield, Wisconsin, or St. Mary's Catholic School in Bismarck, North Dakota most likely from the class of 1952. I believe that these photos are not … Continue reading Gramma’s High School Scrapbook
This month's recipe is from the 1920s. The frosting must have been intended to be paired with the cake in the recipe pasted on the page above.
Ice Pickles!
Another pickle recipe!
Fudgie Scotch Ring
Stephen Luecke Stephen Luecke Stephen Luecke was one of the legends of Marshfield’s early days. Stephen was the brother- in-law to my 3x great grandfather Herman Weigel. Stephen lived a somewhat colorful and wild life as a saloon keeper both in Milwaukee and later in Marshfield. His name was mentioned frequently in the Marshfield newspapers … Continue reading Portraits
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars This recipe is from the collection of my great grandmother, Viola Widmann Weigel. 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup brown sugar salt 1 cup creamy style peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups rice crispies 1 cup corn flakes crushed 1 pkg 6oz semi sweet chocolate chips Combine syrup, sugar, … Continue reading Gramma’s Cookbook
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Casualty of the Great War Nick Weigel ca 1900 Nick was born 3 March 1894 to August and Katherine Kayser Weigel at their farm in Weigelsdorf, McMillan township, Marathon County, Wisconsin. He was the oldest boy from his father’s second marriage, but had 2 older half- brothers, Phillip and Arthur. Nick was close friends with … Continue reading Nicholas August Weigel
Salad Pickles This recipe is from the collection of my great grandmother, Viola Widmann Weigel. Slice pickles & onions in salt water overnight 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups vinegar 1 1/2 cups water 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 teaspoon mustard seed Bring to boiling point & add pickles & let boil until they … Continue reading Gramma’s Cookbook
WitzEnd Family History 