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Family: Melvin Earl Mattson / Martha Joyce Wild (F1)

• Male Melvin Earl Mattson

  
  

  Birth	06 Aug 1926	87 Church Street, Gardner, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
  Death	27 Sep 2010	6577 Bullen Bluff Terrace, Gainesville, Prince William, Virginia, USA
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  Marriage	26 Jan 1952	Church of the Nativity, Washington DC, USA
  Father	John Edward Mattson | F4 Group Sheet
  Mother	Amanda Strom | F4 Group Sheet

  
  

  Female Martha Joyce Wild

  
  

  Birth	30 Mar 1929	Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
  Death	27 Nov 2004	6577 Bullen Bluff Terrace, Gainesville, Prince William, Virginia, USA
  Burial	2004	Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, Prince William, Virginia, USA
  Father	Edward George Wild | F25 Group Sheet
  Mother	Dorothy Ann Daggett | F25 Group Sheet

  
  

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• Photos » Slide Show		Note from Dorothy Wild to the Mattsons in 1956, shortly after the birth of Monica Found on the back of a letter from David Wild to his parents, probably part of a packet of letters in a family "round robin" that operated for many many years. Text of the note: Dear Mattsons -- These letters are old but since they are still around I'll send them. Thanks again for the greetings. We saw "The King and I" and ate dinner out. But since I'm on an 800 calorie diet it isn't much fun -- just hope Thanksgiving doesn't get one all off for I intend to eat half way decently. Do hope the baby is good. Presume it will be baptized Sunday. We haven't heard her name . Greetings to you for Thanksgiving - and we hope you feel as good as possible. Love, Mother How do the little girls like the new sister?
  		Letter from Ted Wild to the Mattson family in 1956 shortly after the birth of Monica Monday a.m. My dear folks -- Just a line this morning to check on our new grand-daughter. How are you all? By the time this arrives, you should be home again. Am sure you were quite disappointed when the little girl arrived, since you both wanted a boy. What will be will be. Do hope that all goes well for you and that things get back to normal. What was the reaction when the girls saw their new sister? Like all others, I suppose they were sort of dumbfounded. All is quiet on the western front. Nothing new. Mom feels fine, but her diet is quite hard to follow. Sort of hits the rest of us. Slows things up pretty much. Had a quiet day for our anniversary. Went to Mass. Afterwards, Susan went to the school to work with others and we came home for awhile. Mostly to see the Canadians off on their return. Later we went back to Langdon to a movie -- then ate up there and then home for a quiet evening. Next year we hope to do better, as it is another fifth year. Do you know it's four years already since we visited you folks. Doesn't time fly? Was just down and helped with the wash. Now, when I finish this, I will be going into Osna to do some mailing and some business. John took the kids this morning so we will have the trip this afternoon. Next week, Susan will start staying in, we have a good room lined up. Guess you perhaps know that Dorothy has asked us down for turkey. Hope that all goes swell for you and that the new girl is real good. Love and kisses for you all, Dad
  		Letter from Dorothy Daggett Wild to the Mattson family in 1956, shortly after the birth of Monica Tuesday, November 20 Dear Mel, Joyce, Janice, Lori & Monica - Your announcement to Susan came yesterday. It is very evident that you expected and wanted a boy but I'm sure you will love this little one just the same. She was a good sized baby and I think tha name is lovely. It is out of the ordinary run of names, goes very nicely with Mattson too. I've always meant to ask if I could make you anything. I have a couple blankets Susan served and I'll send them very soon. Also one of those terry cloth sets I got for Christmas. Would you use or want any little short kimonos? I will make some if you say so. Just let me know. From the weather forecast, we are missing another storm. So many last year went south of us though we surely had more snow than we could manage. A warm day now would take all we've got. The telephone poles are set by here but no telling how long before the wire is strung and all ready. I want to let you know that we want to send baby dolls to the girls. Knowing Janice, she will want to do what you do with Monica so they will be dolls that can wet. It might be better if you say they are from Santa Claus just so Bob and Jane's little ones don't think we're cheating them. Just wanted to let you know to ease your mind about dolls for them. They will come direct from Daytons. We hope to have a card fairly often. Love, Mother
  		Sales literature for the house purchased by Mel and Joyce Mattson in 1958. Mel and Joyce and their family lived in this house (Mark III, featuring "Center Hall Plan") from 1958 until the 1990's, except for a 2 year excursion in Webster, South Dakota (1961-1963).
  		House in Falls Church, Virginia 7417 Add Drive in Falls Church. The Melvin Mattson family lived here from 1958 to 1998, except for a sojourn in South Dakota (1961-1963)
  		Falls Church house, rear view 7417 Add Drive, Falls Church house, rear view. The Melvin Mattson family lived here from 1958 to 1998, other than a sojourn in South Dakota (1961-1963).
  		Webster, South Dakota house House at 1115 Main Street in Webster, where the Melvin Mattson family lived from 1961-1963
  		Webster, South Dakota house House at 1115 Main Street in Webster, where the Melvin Mattson family lived from 1961-1963
  		Letter from Bill Lillevig, math teacher, to Mel and Joyce Mattson, 1974 October 28, 1974 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Mattson, When I started teaching some years ago, the report cards had places to put favorable comments on the students. Now we have numbers to record bad comments. What I am leading up to is that I now have my fourth Mattson in class and it is nice. All the girls that I have had have been good students and an asset to the class and the school. I have enjoyed the give and take over the years and though we have disagreed at times, we stopped and then went on. So you two are to be congratulated on having a nice family, be proud of them. You have a right too. As the years pass if any of them need a recommendation, please write will be glad to give one. Its children like yours that make teaching easy and enjoyable. My thanks. Luck Best wishes A.W. (Bill) Lillevig

  
  

• Notes

  Martha Joyce Wild to Wed M. Mattson January 26 Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Wild of Osnabrock announce the engagement of their daughter, Martha Joyce, to Melvin Earl Mattson of Washington, D.C. Miss Wild has set January 26 as the date of her wedding which will take place in Washington. The bride-to-be graduated in 1950 from St. Benedict's college at St. Joseph, Minn., and has been employed at the National Catholic Welfare conference in Washington. Mr. Mattson is the son of Mrs. Amanda Mattson of Gardner, Mass., and is now attending the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown university in Washington, D.C. =========================================== Martha J. Wild of Osnabrock To Wed Jan. 26 Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Wild of Osnabrock announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Martha Joyce, to Melvin Earl Mattson, son of Mrs. Amanda Mattson of Gardner, Mass. Miss Wild is a graduate of St. Benedict's college at St. Joseph, Minn. and has been employed with the National Catholic Welfare conference in Washington, D.C. Mr. Mattson is a lieutenant (junior grade) in the naval reserve. At present he is attending the school of foreign service at Georgetown university in Washington. The wedding is set for January 26 in the Church of the Nativity in Washington. ================================================= Martha Joyce Wild Marries in East Martha Joyce Wild, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Wild of Osnabrock, became the bride of Melvin Earl Mattson of Washington, D.C., Jan. 26 in the Church of Nativity in Washington. Rev. Sylvester M. Hoffman officiated with Richard Sinner of Casselton, a cousin of the bride and a theological student, assisting. Given in marriage by her brother, Ensign Robert W. Wild, the bride wore a white ballerina length lace dress and carried a bouquet of white camellias. Dorothy Wild of Osnabrock, the bride's sister, was her only attendant and wore pink taffeta. Richard S. Henderson attended the bridegroom. A reception at the bridegroom's home followed the ceremony. After a short trip, Mr. and Mrs. Mattson are at home in Arlington, Va. The bride is a graduate of St. Benedict's College in St. Joseph, Minn., and has been employed at the National Catholic Welfare Conference in Washington. Mr. Mattson is a graduate of the Merchant Marine academy in Kingspoint, N.Y., and is employed by the Navy Department. He also is attending the school of foreign service at Georgetown University. ===================================== Martha Wild Engaged to Melvin Earl Mattson Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Wild announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Martha Joyce, Washington, to Melvin Earl Mattson, son of Mrs. Amanda Mattson, Gardner, Mass. Miss Wild is a graduate of St. Benedict college, St. Joseph, Minn., and Mr. Mattson is a lieutenant jg. in the United States naval reserve. He served in Europe and the Mediterranean area in World War II. He is now attending Georgetown university, Washington. The wedding is planned for Jan. 26 in the Church of the Nativity, Washington. Miss Wild is a niece of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Daggett, 2143 Highland parkway, St. Paul; Dr. and Mrs. R.E. Wild, 1759 Ames place, St. Paul, and Mrs. F.H. Riley, Hampshire Arms hotel. ============================================== Joyce Wild and Earl Mattson Marry in Nation's Capital Martha Joyce Wild, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Wild of Osnabrock exchanged her nuptial vows Saturday, January 26 with Melvin Earl Mattson of Washington, D.C., in the Church of Nativity in Washington, D.C. The 3 p.m. single ring ceremony was solemnized by Father Sylvester M. Hoffman at a nuptial mass. Among those witnessing the mass was Richard Sinner of Casselton, who is a cousin of the bride and a theology student. Background organ music was played by Mrs. Conrad Nix of Silver Springs, Md. Given in marriage by her brother, Ensign Robert W. Wild of Saunderstown, R.I., the bride was attired in a ballerina length dress of white lace. The dress was fashioned with a boat shaped neckline with bands of white satin to cuff the three-quarter length sleeves and form the belt. The shoulder length veil was held in place by a pearl tiara. Her jewelry, a gift of the bridegroom, was a single strand pearl necklace with matching earrings and bracelet. Her flowers were white camelias with white satin streamers. Dorothy Wild of Osnabrock, the bride's sister, was maid of honor and wore a dress of pink Taffeta of ballerina length, with matching bolero. She also wore a Juliette cap and carried pink camelias with pink ribbon streamers. Mrs. Amanda Mattson, mother of the bridegroom, wore a dark dress and her corsage was of pink roses. Richard S. Henderson attended the bridegroom. The bridegroom and his attendant each had a white carnation boutonniere. A reception was held following the ceremony at the bridegroom's apartment in Georgetown. This was attended by the relatives and intimate friends who witnessed the wedding. After their short honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. Mattson have been at home at 1230 N. Quinn street in Arlington, Va. Among the out of town guests were the bridegroom's mother, Mrs. Amanda Mattson of Gardner, Mass., Dorothy Wild of Osnabrock, Ensign and Mrs. Robert W. Wild of Saunderstown, R.I., and Anne DeWitt of New York city, who is a cousin of the bride. The bridegroom, who is a lieutenant junior grade in the U.S. naval reserve, is a graduate of the Merchant Marine academy in Kingspoint, N.Y. At present he is employed by the navy department and is also attending the school of foreign service at Georgetown university. The bride graduated in 1950 from St. Benedict's college at St. Joseph, Minn., and has been employed at the National Catholic Welfare conference in Washington. Prior to her marriage Mrs. Mattson was honored at a kitchen shower held January 17. Hostesses were Dorothy Weiss, who was a classmate at St. Benedict's college; Margaret Cronin and Maryrose Smith. A luncheon was given in the bride-to-be's honor January 21 by her sister, Dorothy Wild. Both affairs were attended by close friends of the bride.