Installations and socials mark LS to B of LFE and clubs
News notes show officers installed December 28 by the LS to B of LFE after a Thursday KC hall election. Members plan a Christmas card for ill Clara Fischer of Los Angeles and a picnic supper December 10. Colonial club held a Thursday social at Congregational church with devotional time and prayers, plus a church clothing drive, mission funds, and party plans. St Blandina's unit elected new officers, held a potluck, and will host a Christmas party December 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LFE
KC Hall
Clara Fischer
Los Angeles
Lulu Voss
Waukon Junction
Iowa
Grace Wilson
Colonial Club
Congregational Church
H. F. Peirson
McNee
Higgins
Thomas Conlon
M. Alwelling
Earl Callahan
Callahan
John Schottler
Robert Kasak
Hospital visits and travel notes across Rochester and area
Mrs. Bess Hartson of Brownsdale is a patient at Wor-Yall hospital in Rochester. Mrs. Loren Jerdet has entered St. Marys hospital in Rochester room 7228. Miss Carole Orcutt of Lyle is at St. Olaf hospital room 106. Mrs. Marvin Goebel underwent surgery at St. Olaf hospital in room 212. Mrs. William P. Smith is a patient at St. Olaf hospital room 202. Blooming Prairie VFW auxiliary held a special meeting. cancer dressings were made. Mrs. Waldo E. Johannsen has returned home convalescing after treatment in Rochester. Various locals visited relatives and attended funerals and travel plans include trips to Minneapolis, Alexandria, and international destinations for Christmas and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Hartson
Brownsdale
Wor- Yall Hospital
Rochester
Loren Jerdet
St. Mary’s Hospital At
Miss Carole Orcutt of
Lyle
St. Olaf Hospital
Marvin Goebel
Austin Acres
William P. Smith
Rt. 1
Austin
Blooming Prairie Vfw
Waldo E. Johannsen
Lafayette
Colonial Hospital
Birthday Club Meets With Mrs Muller
Mrs. William Muller hosted 15 members of the Happy Birthday club at her home on Thursday afternoon. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Carl Dreyer, Mrs. Jay Humphrey, and Mrs. Irvin Wolfe. The Christmas party will be at Mrs. William Bitker’s home, with refreshments served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Muller
Padden
Happy Birthday Club
Carl Dreyer
Jay Humphrey
Irvin Wolfe
William Bitker
Miss Josie Lien Celebrates Birthday at Lyle Center Party
Miss Josie Lien observed her birthday on a Wednesday as 10 friends gathered at her home in Lyle Center. Linda and Sandra Graft presented gifts and a cake by Mrs. Gust Schmidt. Refreshments were served late in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Lien
Lyle Center
Linda
Sandra Graft
Gust Schmidt
Surprise Party for Mrs Robert Hayes at Kenwood Home
Members of the Degree of Honor lodge executive club hosted a surprise luncheon for Mrs. Robert Hayes formerly Marcella Crandall at her home 1417 North Kenwood. Gladys Waters gave a gift and a film showing followed by a game of 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Degree of Honor Lodge
Robert Hayes
Marcella Crandall
N. Kenwood
Gladys Waters
Hayes
Buffet Luncheons Lesson Highlights Friendly Seventeen Meeting
The Friendly Seventeen Home Extension group met at Anna and Ella Erie’s home with 13 members present. Ella Erie and Mrs. J Knudson led a lesson on buffet luncheons served from a Thanksgiving themed table. Next meeting at Mrs Ed Theis home will focus on hooked rugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Ella Erie
RNA Plans Party at Blooming Prairie
The December meeting of the Royal Neighbors of Blooming Prairie will be held Thursday at the home of Mrs Clifford Mey ers with Mrs V A Robinson assisting hostess. A potluck luncheon will be served at 12 30 followed by a business session at which time officers will be elected. An exchange of gifts and a donation for needy families will occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors of
Blooming Prairie
Clifford Meyers
V. A. Robinson
Three Speakers Outline Webster PTA Music Program
At the Webster PTA meeting the program theme Music and Your Child was presented. Miss Harriet Nordholm spoke on the philosophy of music in the elementary school and the importance of enjoyment over routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Pta
Harriet Nordholm
Austin
Dorothy Mussler
Eugene Dunlap
Ralph Nangler
Austin Coordinating Council
Harold Baker
Orrin Tollerud
Blooming Prairie PTA Holds Regular Meet
A Blooming Prairie high school PTA meeting was held Tuesday night in the gym. The program featured violin selections by Miss Lorraine Sahf and a Christmas seals movie. The committee included several local couples and past matrons and patrons from Robert Morris chapter No. 41 CBS. Guests shared experiences from office and received gifts. Lunch followed, and the Christmas party for members and families was set as a covered-dish supper on December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blooming Prairie High School Pta
Lorraine Sahf
Owatonna
Carl Harding
Laverne Ebeling
Herbert Benson
Everett Bothan
Albert Pirks
Edward Coughlin
M. Forbrook
LaVerne Lambert
Robert Morris
CBS
Spring Valley
Harry Evans
Roy Nelson
Donald Henderson
E. L. Morse
Will Gilbert
Police Auxiliary Hosts Doll Bake Sale Plans
Mrs. Duane Klingerman entertained the Police auxiliary Tuesday evening at 1814 Mower drive. Assistants included Mrs. Eugene Gosha. They made final plans for the doll and bake sale and a Christmas party. Prizes were won by Mrs. Ann Herzog and Mrs. Albert Fuller, with Mrs. Robert Nelson taking the door prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Klingerman
Mower Drive
Eugene Gosha
Ann Herzog
Albert Fuller
Robert Nelson
Rummage Sale at Union Hall this Saturday
Union Hall hosts a rummage sale on Saturday December 2 from noon to 530 PM. Items include women and men clothing children's wear toys books and miscellaneous goods.Admission is not listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hall
Fourteen Japanese Factories Produce Over 500 Sewing Machines Monthly
A report states fourteen factories in Japan manufacture more than five hundred sewing machine units per month, indicating robust output in the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Boutique Sale Includes Clothes and Goods
A sale listing offers teenage and little girls clothing along with chairs wool rug curtains furniture toys and miscellaneous items at 1103 West College Avenue adv 2t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. College
Cecelia Runing and Harold Beckner Exchange Vows
Cecelia Runing daughter of Mrs Catherine Guckeen and the late Peter Guckeen of Austin and Harold Beckner son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Beckner of Sleepy Eye wed at Queen of Angels church at 10 am Tuesday Msgr D A Cunningham officiated Sister Marie was organist and Mrs Gerry Reeves soloist Mrs William Hansen sister of the bride was matron of honor and Mr Hansen was best man The wedding breakfast was served at the Austin Bowl After a Florida trip the couple will live at 1815 Mower drive
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecelia Runing
Catherine Guckeen
Peter Guckeen
Austin
Harold Beckner
Alfred Beckner
Sleepy Eye
Queen of Angels Church
Msgr
D. A. Cunningham
Sister Marie
Gerry Reeves
William Hansen
Hansen
Senior LDR Elects New Officers at St Olaf Parish
Senior LDR held an election of officers at St Olaf Lutheran parish house Tuesday night. Ethelyn Johnson was named president Bertha Wold vice president Arlene Bosshart secretary treasurer Beverly Smith Special emphasis chairman. Seven new members joined in a candlelight service Janet Smith gave the worship offering meditation A L Swenson spoke on Beyond the Rules. Hostesses were Arbouine Hanson Shirley Bekkedahl and Clarice Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LDR
St. Olaf Lutheran Parish
Ethelyn Johnson
Bertha Wold
Arlene Bosshart
Beverly Smith
Minneapolis
Miss Smith
A. L. Swenson
Janet Smith
Arbouine Hanson
Shirley Bekkedahl
Clarice Peterson
Classified Merchandise Notice at 811 Harrison Street
Wednesday through Saturday advertisement lists clothing shoes furniture and miscellaneous items available at 811 Harrison Street with ad type 3t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Street
Piano Students Present Recital at Mrs Seiver’s Home
Mrs. Audrey B. Seiver hosted an informal piano recital at 1011 N Third, Thursday evening. Participants included Agnela Bates Sarah Lagervall Sandra Tyrer Sonja Lagervall Gordon Seiver Lorraine Gray Karen Roddahl Roger Voss Karen Kay Wohnes Larry Avery Phyllis Smith Nancy Lagervall. Christmas selections and duets highlighted the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey B. Seiver
Agnela Bates
Sarah Lagervall
Sandra Tyrer
Sonja Lagervall
Gordon Seiver
Lorraine Gray
Karen Roddahl
Roger Voss
Karen Kay Wohnes
Larry Avery
Phyllis Smith
Nancy Lagervall
Mrs. Seiver
Le Roy Auxiliary Hosts District Officer Beatrice Natzel
Beatrice Natzel of Owatonna VFW auxiliary first district president was guest at Le Roy Monday. She discussed the organization’s work and plans for a Christmas party on December 18. Lunch served at Anna Knight home with Homer Bucknell assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Natzel
Owatonna
VFW Auxiliary First District
le Roy
Anna Knight
Homer Bucknell
Miss Kremer Honored at Faculty Tea
Miss Josephine Kremer retiring MEA president was honored at a faculty tea in the Austin high school cafeteria. School officials praised her contributions to education and the Austin school system during her term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Kremer
Minnesota Education Association
Austin High School
Miss Kremer
W. B. Grise
L. S. Harbo
Merle Bryant
MEA
Charles Willard
Austin Education Association
AEA
Austin
Ruth Sampson
Audrey Austad
Evelyn Galbraith
Blair Hainer
Donald Holden
Rhoda Langeberg
Walter Lembeke
Clara Mitchell
Vern Ojanpa
Donald Read
William Ruppert
O. F. Tramontine
Eastern Star Thanksgiving Party Hosted by Mizpah Chapter No 36
Mizpah chapter No 36 CES of Brownsdale hosted more than 60 members families and friends for a Thanksgiving party on Tuesday evening. Florence Hartson Alice VanVleet and Gertrude Dahle served the picnic dinner. A Christmas party with gift exchange and picnic treats was planned for December 12. Joyce Asper benevolence chairman urged warm used clothing donations for needy families. Movies were shown during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mizpah
Ces
Brownsdale
Florence Hartson
Alice VanVleet
Gertrude Dahle
Joyce Asper
Theoretical 1000 Year Light Bulb Idea
A theoretical electric bulb could burn for a millennium yet emit far less light than a firefly, highlighting tradeoffs between longevity and illumination.
Switzerland Celebrates Con federation Day With Fires
On August 1 each year Switzerland marks Con federation Day as climbers ascend peaks and communities light bonfires and fireworks to honor the federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Mrs Alfred Nelson Observes Birthday in Nevada Township
A birthday party for Mrs. Alfred Nelson was held at her home in Nevada township on Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Klusmeier Elaine and William Mr and Mrs Theodore Enerson Mr and Mrs Ray Reuter Mr and Mrs Nordahl Nelson Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson Beverly and John Mrs Sarah Nelson Mr and Mrs H O Aus tinson Mr and Mrs Joy Lillgaard Keith and David Mrs Clair Johnson and Stephan. Gifts were presented and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Nelson
Nevada Township
Clair Johnson
Stephan
Nelson
Club Stitch gathers for Christmas plans at Le Roy home
Mrs Elgar Speer hosted a Stitch and Charter club gathering in Le Roy with assistants Mrs Harry Speer and Mrs Donald Trenary. Guest Mary Bergland of Albert Lea attended. Birthdays for four members were celebrated with purses. A quiz by Mrs Earl Davis preceded plans for a December 16 Christmas party with gifts and a picnic lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stitch
Charter Club
Elgar Speer
le Roy
Harry Speer
Donald Trenary
Mary Bergland
Albert Lea
H. Wibben
S. J. Hickey
Estel Shirbourn
James Davis
Earl Davis
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John Kent
Mary Louise Lukes
Libbie E. Lukes
Rt. 3
Lawrence R. Cox
Glenville
Russell Cox
Wells
Trondhjem Lutheran Church
Oakland
Hockett
Arbara Swendiman
University of Minnea
Monroe Swendiman
Charles
E. J. Kirkpatrick
Vernon Watkins
Alexandria
Margaret Watkins
Dorothy Watkins
Mattie Lang
S. Franklin
Lloyd Knutson
Lauralee Eileen Knutson
Merlin Hovlen
Mabel French
New Orleans
Brazil
Sao Paulo
Argentina
H. Holcomb
George Goeman
American Legion Auxiliary
Nicollet
American Legion
Fort Snelling Hospital
Kert Snyder
Earl Griebenow
Mrs
RNA
Melvin Carolan
Walker
Miss Nelson
Devine
Blooming Prairie Pta
Klingerman Home
St.Joseph
Ijol
Jane
Lester O. Rudlong
Grand Meadow
Zion Lutheran Church
Dexter
Margaret Ochse
William F. Ochse
Harry Rudlong
Krueger
Austin Bowl
Florida
Mrs. Beckner
1815
Ning
J. B. Seiver
Jewelers
Santa
Mier Wolf & Sons
Toyland
Dad
Pak-A
Wallace
Yaer Er
K. C. Wold Drug CO
Eastern Star
Garfield
Hormel
Lois Nuetzmann
Oscar Nuetzmann
Kenneth R. Kneeskern
Dwight Kneeskern
St. Olaf Parish House
Mrs. Alfred Nelson
Mrs. Elgar Speer
Austin's Finest Cleaners
Minnesota
DRY Cleaning
Siebles
First Congregational Church
Opring
Leathéric
Wold Drug CO
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