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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1963
Page
5
A reader asks about paying for a cut in on a date after a costly dance attempt. Ann Landers suggests sending Chuck one dollar as partial cost. Another letter complains of a disruptive sister-in-law. Ann urges the brother-in-law to seek support and the family to avoid hardship, while offering a booklet on dating limits.
Miss Michele Skaar married Richard Williams Sunday at First Congregational Church Spring Valley. The couple, from Spring Valley and Rochester, will reside in St. Louis Park after a North Shore honeymoon following both completing degrees at the University of Minnesota.
Mrs. Ralph Hogan was elected president of the Women's Missionary Fellowship. Officers include Mrs. Mary Rhodes 1st vice president, Mrs. Elmer Norby 2nd vice president, Mrs. Charles Rector secretary, Mrs. Wandell Owens treasurer, program chair Mrs. Benjamin Sterling, with Lyle McCoy Mae Sorg and Della Day on the sewing project. Reports from the Red Wood Falls convention were given by several members. A duet was performed and slides shown on the Christian Benevolence Association for Women. Refreshments followed services.
Cotton chiffon separates are highlighted as cool and versatile for day into night wear. The article notes their suitability for luncheons and early evening events as well as vacation wardrobes.
Mr and Mrs George Daniel of Oakland announce the engagement of their daughter Marcelline Elizabeth to Lanny Witter of Rochester. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Witter of Plainview Minnesota.
Mrs Frank Bedford was honored on her birthday by the Woodbury Willing Workers at the YWCA. Hostesses included Mrs Lever Bang, Mrs Charles Bell, Miss Olive Bonnallie, Mrs George Bonnallie, Mrs Emma Huston, Mrs Benjamin Kautz, Mrs G R Miller, Mrs Irving Wilder, and Mrs Burt Wilder. Door prize went to Mrs Ole Olson. The September meeting will be hosted by Group 2.
Austin Women Country Club held Ladies Day with Mrs. Donald Ferch taking Class A by 30 putts. Winners for least putts in Class B were Mrs. Race Crane, Mrs. Harold Burroughs, Mrs. Robert Wright, and Mrs. Charles Christianson. Class C winners included Mrs. Fred Blazer, Mrs. Bryan Elmer, Mrs. Clifford Wolcott, and Mrs. Clarence Burgeson. Birdies were earned by Mrs. Lyle Kezar, Mrs. James Williams, and Mrs. Harold Lien. Golf chairmen were Mrs. A. H. Sponberg and Mrs. Grant Williams.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Fink celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at their Rose Creek home with an open house and evening family party. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Joseph Prehoda and guests came from Austin Rochester Minneapolis Kasson Blooming Prairie Owatonna Lake City Chicago Ill.
A bridal shower was held Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Merlin Fett honoring Miss Trudy Dunlap. Hostesses were Mrs. Hattie Sutherland Mrs. Loren Sutherland and Mrs. Fett. Darlene Slindee won the door prize. Miss Dunlap will marry Charles W. Enger September 7 at Fellowship Methodist Church.
Sandy Stephenson Sue Hastings and Mary Jacobson join in a performance with Jan Stev ana and Lesalyn as the trio Water Fantasy delivering a staged piece. The reading notes focus on the ensemble and their musical act.
Mrs Lorraine Hogan was initiated as a new member at the Eagle’s Auxiliary meeting held at the FOF Hall. Candlelight ceremonies were led by several members and plans were set for monthly Aerie dinners, the annual picnic September 1 at the Conservation Club, two wedding dinners and receptions in October, and luncheon duties for the fourth annual golf tournament September 14-15 and the fifth District Eagle meeting luncheon September 15. The sewing circle will begin in September meeting the second and fourth Tuesday, with next meeting September 3.
The Hayfield High School Class of 1943 met Saturday at Gus Youngs Supper Club. Plans for the 1968 reunion were announced with organizers Mrs. Gerhard Pater, Philip Kylle, Mrs. Reuben Tverberg and Stanley Johnson. Additional notes mention visits and social gatherings among local families and a 90th birthday celebration for Minnie OBrien at 1207 4th Ave NE with cake presented by local residents.
Miss Sharon Dahl of Lyle was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Harland Knight in Austin Route 5. Guests played games and won prizes. refreshments were served by Mrs. Knight, Arlene and Diane. Miss Dahl and Donald Camerer plan to marry September 21 at the First Baptist Church.
Interior Secretary Stewart L. Udall proposes designating Assateague Island off Maryland and Virginia as a National Seashore. The move aims to protect the island’s natural resources and public recreation value.
Miss Joan Johnson was honored at a bridal shower Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Louis Zerby 801 2nd Ave SW. Winners included Mrs. Goodwin Johnson Mrs. Roger Huff Mrs. Larry Arnold Mrs. Alerd Kansa Miss Gloria McDaniel and Mrs. Leonard Johnson. Door prize went to Mrs. James Rushton. Miss Johnson will wed Bruce Pladson Saturday at St Olaf Lutheran Church.
Mrs Dennis Anderson earns medalist honors with a 47 at the Ramsey Women s Golf Championship. Championship flight winners include Miss Margo Anderson first and Mrs Anderson second, with Mrs Thomas Morem third.
Miss Mitzi Meyer was guest of honor at a bridal shower Wednesday hosted by Mrs. George Zender of 1109 10th St. NW. Prizes were won by Mrs. Roy Jacobson Mrs. Earl MacEnaney and Mrs. Harry Dutcher. Miss Meyer's marriage to James Schenk will take place Sept 21 at St Augustine Church.
Three guests attended the Golden Age Club meeting at the Moose Home on Wednesday. Eighty members played cinch, 500, bridge, canasta, and wist. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Robert Cook and Mrs. Alfred Thompson.
A miscellaneous sale lists children's and adults' clothing along with baby furniture, bedspread, rocker and stairgate. The event runs Friday and Saturday at 911 10th Avenue SW.
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