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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1964
Page
6
A reader questions quitting smoking but still asks for cigarettes and gets mint replacement. Another warns against gambling schemes and suggests budgeting losses. A mother urges education for mentally retarded children and offers resources, with Ann Landers offering guidance and a booklet for parents.
Theresa Nelson and Robert J. Kloberdanz married at St. Augustine Church on November 21. Attendants included Janet Wacholtz and Joanne Kronebusch. couple resides at Apartment B, 1012 3rd Ave NW. Also notes the Austin Art Group elected officers and program on direct metal sculpture by Robert Holman.
Officers were elected at a Royal Neighbors meeting held Wednesday at Mrs. Amy Eiler’s home in Lime Springs. New officers include Mrs. Arthur Reimbold as oracle, Mrs. Earl Miller as vice oracle, and Mrs. Ethel Love as recorder. Plans were made to bring Christmas gifts to former Lime Springs residents now at the Evans Memorial Home and Reutlinger Rest Home in Cresco.
The Pleasant View Birthday Club held a Christmas party at Mrs. Edward Kehret’s home 2806 Oakland Ave W Bunce was played and prizes awarded Mrs Lloyd Cotter won the coor prize The January meeting will be with Mrs Charles Haskins 2408 12th St SE
Red Cedar Chapter DAR voted Thursday at the YWCA to furnish a room at St Marys School for Indian Girls in Springfield South Carolina. The room will be named the Minnesota Room. Mrs M E Cook spoke on early American music and Christmas carols were sung by the Austinaires with Cynthia Jensen accompanying.
Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Hastings of 1605 16th St. SW marked their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday attended by more than 150 guests. Attendees included relatives from Fremont Nebraska and Oskaloosa Iowa among others. funeral for Lloyd Peters on Saturday in Worthington noted.
The Padre and the Mission film produced by a Minneapolis TV station was shown at St Edward's Council of Catholic Women. It highlighted Minnesota lay missions in Guatemala with the Farnsworth family from Austin and an airlift by the Minnesota National Guard. Gifts for mental health institutions were collected and volunteers were sought to distribute to shut ins and nursing homes.
Advertisement touts Suddenly Slim girdles for women within 15 pounds over ideal weight or 32 inch waist. The 4-oz nylon front panel, science fiber construction, and Lycra blend promise comfortable slimming without diet or exercise. Available at Fantle's Foundations Department Corner Main and 4th Avenue NW. HE 3-8817.
Sister M. Alza Pacelli High School principal and Sister M. Stephany English instructor spoke to the Philo mathematician Club at St. Augustine Church dining hall. They described the nun as a modern educator who must adapt, study liturgy and dogma, and engage social issues, noting reforms from Pope John XXIII’s aggiornamento to a 1951 Rome congress.
The Royal Neighbors of London held a meeting at Mrs. Laura Campbell’s home naming officers including oracle Mrs. Milo Cafourek and chancellor Mrs. Roy Dunning. The charter was draped in memory of Mrs. Hattie Miller. A Christmas party followed with gift exchanges and January installation planned.
Mrs. Joseph Hodges and daughter Richshell Ann were honored at a Thursday shower hosted by Miss Seufert at her home. Prizes were awarded to Miss Mary Marchwick Miss Judith DeFor Miss Ellen Hansen and Miss Beverly Arett. Hostesses included Miss Diane Hangge Miss Seufert and Miss Ethel Wicks.
Mrs. Denver Daily reports on the NCCW convention in Washington D C to St Augustine Rosary Council. Msgr. Jennings urges participation, and Sister Margaret Mary outlines Franciscan missions in Latin America with slides. A bake sale and refreshments were served by St Bernadine Unit.
Phi Beta Lambda Club of Austin Junior College hosted a Christmas tea at Holiday Inn on Wednesday. Judith Pater introduced the event with Sandra Butts serving as commentator during a holiday fashion show by Wallace's. The new chapter directed by Mrs. Jean Clark includes students and part time office experience participants with Judith Pater as president and Norma Gaddis as vice president.
Five new residents were welcomed by the Newcomers Club at a YWCA gathering. Names include Mrs. Delmar Doe and Miss Lois Shriver. After the film Stranger Danger, bridge prizes went to Mrs. L. Westcott and Mrs. Edward Benderson with 500 prizes to Mrs. Edwin Gudgel and Mrs. Doe. Door prize went to Mrs. Einer Soberg and hostesses were Mrs. Gene Dellenbach, Mrs. Edward Esk, and Mrs. Sally Rustad. Christmas gifts will be exchanged at the next meeting on Dec 17.
St. John s Lutheran Church Women held their annual bazaar and guest day at the parish house in Elkton. Rev. E O Kunz led devotions as Mrs Menard Johnson welcomed guests. The program Journey to Christmas featured Mrs Kenneth Klaehn with scripture by Mrs Ronald Blume and solo by Mrs Loren Klaehn.
E J Malcomson was elected president at a Town and Country Club meeting held in Le Roy with Elmer Russell as vice president and Mrs Elmer Kling as secretary treasurer. Prizes in 500 were won by Raymond Rucker, Mrs Alvin Jacobson, Ben Fifer, and Mrs Elmer McRoberts. The next gathering will be a potluck supper and Christmas party on December 16.
The Austin Dental Society held a Christmas party at First Congregational Church on Thursday. A potluck supper fed 90 members and guests, followed by Christmas slides and carols. Santa Claus arrived with gifts for the children. Committee members included Dr. and Mrs. John Sperry, Dr. and Mrs. H. R. Fenton, and Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Rayman Jr.
The article hails Lee de Forest as the father of radio, noting his pivotal role in early wireless communication and the development of modern radio technology. It highlights his influence on broadcasting and electrical innovation, marking him as a foundational figure in the field.
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