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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1968
Page
5
Readers asked why girls cannot be carrier boys. Leon S. Reed cites safety and legal concerns, noting strong load, early hours, and city risks. Other letters discuss paternity tests and social advice, all from the Ann Landers column in the paper.
The newly organized Women's Society, joining three church women's groups from Methodist Memorial Grace EUB and United Church of Christ, now Faith United Methodist Church, elected officers. President Mrs Charles Parker and others lead as vice president secretary and treasurer with chairmen for Christian social relations missionary education spiritual growth local church responsibilities membership cultivation and nominating.
Linda Jane Glynn daughter of Elmore and Helen Glynn Grand Meadow marries Harold W Severson son of Harry and M rs Severson Kenyon at Grand Meadow Lutheran Church on July 27. Attendants include Glynn family members and ushers Einar Myhre James Arness Dennis Weblem. They reside Cannon Falls Minnesota after a northern Minnesota trip.
A fruit sherbet sundae with cantaloupe oranges and bananas is prepared by dicing fruit, mixing with sugar and optional Kirsch, chilling, then serving scooped sherbet surrounded by fruit for eight servings.
Ramsey Bridge Club meets at noon for a luncheon at the Ramsey Golf Club. Oak land Fairview Cemetery Auxiliary plans an afternoon gathering at the William Lyle home. Moose Women hold evening ritual practice at the Moose Home. Woodbury Willing Workers gather with Mrs Irvin Priem in the afternoon and meet at the Moose Home in the evening with a library committee session.
In heavy rain at Jay Cooke State Park Carlton Minnesota, Karel Klotz and Douglas Nelson of Minneapolis wed on a rock near a waterfall. Rev. Berkley Moore officiated as about 20 guests watched in the rain. Afterward the party moved to a sheltered picnic area for cake and punch before returning to their cars.
Decca Chapter of Austin State Junior College hosts the Young Expressionist fashion show Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Holiday Inn. Stevenson's presents with music by the Bare Facts and dances by Miss Austin Susan Marmesh Karin Nesse. Refreshments and door prizes. Models include Miss Austin Karin Nesse Patty Carney Elizabeth Mulenbach and other local beauty entrants.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ziem er of Waltham announce the engagement of their daughter Martha to Matthew Ziehwein son of Mr and Mrs Edward Ziehwein of Hamel Minnesota The couple plan a wedding on October 12 Martha Ziemer is a magna cum laude graduate of Mankato State College and the University of Oklahoma School of Medical Technology and works at the University of Minnesota Hospitals Matthew Ziehwein is a graduate of the Minneapolis Area Vocational School and is employed by Northwest Airlines.
A feature on a hearty Chef's Salad using fresh Purple Prune Plums from the Pacific Northwest. Includes greens meats and cheeses, a Blue Cheese Dressing and plum based jelly sauces. Steps cover marinating plum quarters, layering, and serving with warm garlic bread.
Hackensack AP describes slim accommodations and rituals for young women visiting cadets at West Point and Camp Buckner. It notes travel from New York and beyond, lodging at the Thayer Hotel, and the informal culture of "drags" with limited privacy and budget rates.
Mr and Mrs Gerald L Halvorson of Casa Grande Arizona formerly of Zumbrota Minnesota announce the marriage of their daughter Bonnie to Michael Haynes son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Haynes Rochester The wedding was held Saturday at Zumbro Lutheran Church Rochester Attendants were Gloria Halvorson and Richard Peterson A reception followed The couple will reside in Rochester until October when he enters the Navy
Information on events to appear in Austin’s Herald must reach by 8:30 a.m. the day after. Accepted until 9:30 a.m. the second day, with a third day allowed for out of city events. Wedding notices should arrive before the ceremony or by 9:30 a.m. the following day. later submissions are condensed or published as announcements after a week. Wedding photos must be received within 12 days of the ceremony.
Roan Nesbitt discards straightening comb and cuts her hair to highlight ethnicity while Myrna Stephens wears a woolly wig to celebrate African heritage. As top Black models with Eileen Ford, they reflect a shift toward natural Afro looks, Nigerian-inspired styling, and African fashion in boutiques nationwide.
Mrs. Emery Price led the program at Our Savior's Lutheran Church Women in Lyle on Wednesday. Guests Mrs. Gerald Meyer Adams and Mrs. Lee Machacek Sr. spoke on church floral displays. Mrs. Ronald Haugland gave devotions. Lori Fossey and Pamela Myhre sang with piano by Mrs. Merland Johnson.
Marge Lindheimer Everett, 47, runs Arlington and Washington Park, transforming Arlington into a Midwest racing hub and shifting Washington Park to harness racing. She battles opposition, plans a 420 room hotel, and stays at the helm with husband Webb Everett, pursuing profits and expansion.
The VFW Girls Unit outlines a VEW Auxiliary Bazaar for October 24 with Debra Allas as chair and Mrs. James Williamson hosting. Guests included Barbara Bush Ruth Ann Willmert Gail Musgierd and others as plans cover a fall conference poster dinner August 31 at the VFW Hall and events at Austin rest homes. A birthday gift to leader Mrs Williamson and a door prize to Kathy Barth were noted. The next meeting is September 19 at the VFW Hall.
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