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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1961
Page
5
News for Women notes a farewell party and open house at Grace Baptist Church at 2 p m Sunday for Rev and Mrs Karl Brown as they move to Webster City Iowa. The event marks their departure and showcases community support.
Mr and Mrs John A Flim of Ellendale Rt 2 announce the engagement of their daughter Bertha Elaine to Pfc Neil A Jacobson son of Mrs Bessie Jacobson of Austin No date has been set for the wedding Pfc Jacobson is stationed at Bethel Minnesota
Two new members were welcomed by the Missionary Society of Crane Community Chapel on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Joe Verdoon and Mrs. Wilbur Voas joined. Mrs. George Walterman led the program with assistants Mrs. Loren Stanton and Mrs. Eugene Oldenberg. Hostesses were Mrs. John Meineke and Mrs. Edgar Schroeder.
The L S to B of LFE was entertained Thursday at Mrs Regina Bonnelle’s home in 910 2nd Ave NE. Co hostess Mrs Alfred Bertilson organized a dessert luncheon with prize winners Mrs Vernon Thompson Mrs Elbert Ruble and Mrs Clara Krueger. The group set a Christmas party for December 14 at Gus Young's Supper Club.
A local shop showcases many attractive gifts and decorations through Monday. The address listed is 603 9th St SW, with hours 1 to 5 and 7 to 9. Advertisement references 2T.
Adv 3T notes a Salvation Army sale at 414 2nd Ave NE running Thursday Friday and Saturday from 9 30 to 5 00 with shopping hours listed for the event.
The letter writer boasts weight loss and new looks while seeking decent partners, advised to halt flashy dating and stay home for a worthy invitation. Seattle expo readers asked how to handle out of town guests and tickets. guidance urges firm host boundaries and hotel accommodations. A reader asks how to handle a cryptic gift-giver. advised to discard items unopened and report if challenged. Additional note offers Ann Landers booklet on intimate boundaries.
Christian Woman's Fellowship groups met at Sterling Christian Church with Group 1 hosted by Mrs. John Kerr at 1805 2nd Ave SW. Mrs. W. J. Fullen led the world outreach program lesson, and Rev. John Kerr attended as a guest.
Nine of every ten individuals filing income tax returns earn less than ten thousand dollars annually.
Hemlines was the lesson presented for St Best Project Club at the home of Mrs Earl Holdgrafer. Mrs William Schammel and Mrs Joe Verdoorn were chairmen. A Christmas party was planned for Dec 17 at the Gaylen Rogers home. The next meeting is Jan 16 with Mrs William Schammel Rose Creek. Mrs Earl Holdgrafer and Mrs Raymond Nantz will present the lesson Window Treatment.
Mrs. Herman Evensen hosted the Lyle Star Project Club Tuesday assisted by Mrs. Frank Duerst. The lesson Hemlines was presented by Mrs. John Janssen and Mrs. George Peterman. The group voted to give $5 to the Association for Retarded Children. The January lesson Window Treatment will be given by Mrs. Evensen and Mrs. Randall Perkins.
The Silver Star Extension Unit met with Mrs. Walter Baldner Jr. at Austin Rt. 2 to plan a Christmas party on December 12 at King's Wood. A secret pal gift exchange will be included and lessons on Hems and Window Treatment will be taught by Mrs. Albert Hansen, Mrs. Lawrence Hansen, Mrs. Edward Fossey, and Mrs. Arnold Enerson with assistance from Mrs. Ozro Brown.
Mrs. Ole Anderson district president from Albert Lea was guest as Rebekah Centennial Lodge Spring Valley met Tuesday. Members planned a Christmas party December 12 with pot luck supper and gift exchange and a dinner for husbands December 18. Birthdays for Mrs Anderson Mrs Mabel Root and Mrs Edwin Seabright were observed. A bake sale was approved for December 2.
Mr and Mrs Carl Schultz of Mitchell Iowa celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday from 2 to 5 pm at the Sportsmen s Club in St Ansgar. The couple married at Osage and have lived in the Osage Mitchell area.
Personal notes report Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Swenson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mental returning from Creighton Nebraska. The Jolly Sevens hosted a pot luck dinner with a black elephant gift exchange at Mrs. Palmer A Alland home. Lt. George E. Nelson returned to Salina Air Force Base after visiting his parents in Rose Creek. A note mentions ripe olive strips as possible substitutes for truffles in garnish.
The Rose Creek Community Guild elected new officers at a Wednesday meeting hosted by Mrs. Kenneth Finley. Officers include Mrs. Delbert Kasten president and Mrs. Verd Classon vice president, with Mrs. Burton Gallentine treasurer and Mrs. H. S. May secretary.
Mrs Gravenish of Austin Route 2 hosted a BBB Club potluck dinner Tuesday. The program featured games and contests led by Mrs Adolph Brown and Mrs Richard Felton. The next meeting, a Christmas party with gift exchange, is planned for December 12 with Mrs Richard Porterfield.
Mizpah Chapter 36 of the Order of Eastern Star entertained members and families at a Thanksgiving dinner in Brownsdale. Lafayette Lodge members attended. Mrs. Donald Torgerson and Mrs. Oren Brabaum oversaw dining. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Nelson showed Hawaii slides. Initiation is set for December 12 followed by a Christmas party. Gifts will be given to Memorial Hospital patients.
Mrs Harold Alred hosted a dessert luncheon Tuesday for the Spring Valley Concordia Club with Mrs Edward Morene as co host. Mrs Roger Weise was chosen to work with the UNICEF committee next year and the Christmas project was discussed. Mrs Harman led the inspirational and Mrs John Smith reviewed a book. The Christmas party is planned for Dec 11 with Mrs Albert Jenkins assisting.
The Women of Moose met at the Moose Home to set Christmas party dates. Committees include Child care on Dec 5 at the Gaslight, homemaking on Dec 6 at Mrs Milton Norton’s home, friendship academy on Dec 7 at the Riviera, social service on Dec 11 at King's Wood Hotel, hospital on Dec 18 at Mrs Howard McDermott’s home, Moosehaven on Dec 19 at the Gaslight. The Golden Age Club Christmas dinner is set for Dec 13. Door prizes went to Mrs Clarence Johnson, Mrs Lewis Bowers, Mrs Elizabeth Caseby, and the mystery box to Mrs David Monty.
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