Johnsons to reside in Rochester after wedding
Miss Ramona Gale Beckel daughter of Mr and Mrs Myles Beckel of Rochester Minnesota and Russell Johnson Jr son of Mr and Mrs Russell Johnson Sr of Austin were married at St Olaf Lutheran church. The double ring ceremony featured nuptial music and candlelit decor. After a reception the couple will live at 28 13th St NW Rochester and are employed locally with Johnson a Montgomery Ward department manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramona Gale
Beckel
Myles Beckel
Rochester
Minn
Russell Johnson, Jr
Russell Johnson
Austin
St. Olaf Lutheran Church
Arthur L. Swenson
Harold Westby, Jr
Lloyd Anderson
Donald Yanzer
Robert Mix
Albert Nelson
Frank Murray
Beverly Norby
D’ete Ranum
Minneapolis
Willard Hardy
Archie Dittburner
Eagle Lake
Cotillion Club Christmas Dance At Elks Club
The Cotillion Club held its Christmas dinner dance at the Elks club on Monday night. The hall featured Christmas decorations and two large stockings filled with gifts. Dinner served to 88 members and one guest, Mrs. Wallace Anderson, with Spike Haskell and his orchestra providing music. Committee included Mr. and Mrs. Al Hankenson, chairmen, and several other couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotillion Club
Elks Club
Wallace Anderson
Spike Haskell
al Hankenson
Harold Hastings
Richard Dougherty
Ted Colescott
Charm School for Cinema Managers Opens in London
British producer J Arthur Rank has started a 24 week charm school for 24 junior cinema managers. They train from boiler room duties to customer service. Lessons cover theater comfort, door care, window polishing, carpet cleaning, ice cream sales, and proper use of an usherette’s torch to avoid glare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
J. Arthur Rank
Rank
Women Voters urged to keep credit restrictions in place
The Austin League of Women Voters urged retention of current credit limits, citing inflation risk. Members were told to write to Congress in support, naming McCabe of the Federal Reserve and Symington of the National Security Resources Board as key contacts. Mrs. McMillan was named state league finance chair, and a United Nations film was approved for schools on UN Day in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
The
Austin League
Kenneth McMillan
League
Congress
Thomas B. McCabe
Board of Governors of
Federal Reserve System
Washington
D. C
W. Stuart Symington
National Security Resources Board
D.C
McMillan
United Nations
Local Notables and Family News Tidbits
Notes from Austin and surrounding area record bowling participation in Sioux Falls by H F Pulver. Several households host guests including McMartin family in Owatonna and Joe Fink in Austin. A new baby Steven Dennis Appel born December one in Albert Lea. Mrs Skinner recovering after eye surgery in Rochester. Mr Skinner stays at Arthur hotel. Military and civic figures visit, including MOLB activities by Mrs Joe Cole and Masonic circle installs in Mankato. Maj Meseck visiting from Fort Belvoir after Okinawa tour. Banfields from Carmel, California visiting Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Meseck
Fort Belvoir
Fox Hotel
Mesecks
Okinawa
Austin Municipal
Everett C. Banfield
Carmel
Calif
Austin
Banfield
Lillian Brown
W. Bridge
Helen
Gertrude Banfield
Banfields
Floyd W. Brown
Minneapolis
Mrs. Brown
Aldahl and Nelson Exchange Vows In Albert Lea Ceremony
Dorothy Gilma Aldahl and James E. Nelson wed at First Lutheran Church Albert Lea with Rev. Melford Knutson officiating. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Kermit Aldahl and bridesmaids Mrs Kenneth L Nelson and Hazel Dokken. After a Mississippi River trip they will reside on Route 3 Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence E. Aldahl
Albert Lea
Dorothy Gilma
James E. Nelson
Jesse Nelson
Austin
First Lutheran Church
Melford Knutson
Kermit Aldahl
Madison
Wis
Kenneth L. Nelson
Hazel Dokken
Judy Felinius
Milwaukee
Bestman
Shirll Nelson
Connie Nelson
Marvin Zuelke
Lloyd Flaskrud
Ushers
Life Insurance Affluence and Africa Population Density
The report notes that American families possessed on average about 5000 dollars in life insurance at the close of 1949. It also records Africa’s population density at roughly 15.1 people per square mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Banfield couple to depart Friday after celebration
The report notes a celebration for a couple and mentions their son Ozni Brown of New York. Mr. and Mrs. Banfield will leave Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozni Brown
New York
Mrs. Banfield
Mrs Reese Minor Hosts Lutheran Circle at Home
Mrs Reese Minor of Le Roy entertained Circle Three of the Lutheran church at her home. Mrs Lloyd Start led devotions and the group sang The Birthday Song for honorees Mrs C O Strom Mrs Start and Mrs H Hawkins. After a brief business session Mrs Adolph Bergland read the hymn history What a Friend We Have in Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese Minor
le Roy
Lloyd Start
C. O. Strom
Start
H. Hawkins
Adolph Bergland
Jesus
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs W H Brown
Mrs Ray Brown of Le Roy hosted a surprise birthday party at her home for Mrs W H Brown. A cooperative supper and a birthday cake prepared by Mrs Harry Meyers followed presents. Guests then played bridge and canasta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Brown
le Roy
W. H. Brown
Harry Meyers
Moscow Club Plans Holiday Program
The Moscow Mothers Club of District 29 discussed a Christmas program for December 22 at the school during a recent meeting. Bingo games awarded prizes and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Mason Mace Mrs. Gerhart Dickman and Mrs. George Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers Club of Dist
Moscow
Mason Mace
Gerhart Dickman
George Miller
Garden Club Displays Yule Decorations
Garden Club members displayed gift wrappings and Christmas decorations at the home of Mrs. Kenneth Leese with Mrs. W. H. Shackleford assisting. About 30 members attended as plans were made for the Christmas party at Mrs. Elmer Mc Roberts home on December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Roy Garden Club
Kenneth Leese
W. H. Shackleford
Elmer McRoberts
Anne Adams pattern 4718 apron for gifts
Thrifty pattern offer for a one piece apron with ties and pockets in small and medium sizes. Pattern 4718 includes illustrated instructions and fit tested design. Send twenty five cents for pattern 4718 to Anne Adams Pattern Dept. Chicago Illinois along with your name address zone size and style number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Austin Herald
Pattern Dept
P. O
Chicago
Betty Jane Pump Weds Duane Osmonson at St Augustine
Miss Betty Jane Pump daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Pump of Austin Acres married Duane Osmonson son of Mr and Mrs Rufus Osmonson Rt 1 Oakland at 1 pm Saturday officiated by Father Fred Woodford. The bride wore white slipper satin with a chapel veil and carried white mums carnations and yellow roses. Attendants included Mary Lou Pump Marilyn Osmonson and Shirley Larkin. A reception followed for 220 guests. The couple will reside in Austin Acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jane Pump
Theodore Pump
Austin Acres
Duane Osmonson
Rufus Osmonson
Rt. 1
Oakland
St. Augustine Church
Mary Cronan
Mary
Marilyn Maloney
Theresa Amumnson
Joan Strong
Joan Frasier
Fred Woodford
Mary Lou Pump
Marilyn Osmonson
Shirley Larkin
Roger Allen Pump
Robert Peterson
Bestman
Jerome Suchanek
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Ken
MR. and
Mrs
Charm School For Cinema Managers
Paraguay
North Franklin
DIAL
Gillespies
Cameo Oil
Bill Gillespie
GilLespie's
H. F. Pulver
Sioux Falls
S. C
Loren McMartin
Lorene and
Jesse of
Owatonna
Joe Fink
J. H. Skinner
Worrall Hospital
Mrs. Skinner
Arthur Hotel
Robert Appel
Steven Dennis
Appel
Ardis Hovey
Florence Pulver
Audrey Nelson
Kenneth Nelson
Harry Taylor
S. Main
A. R. Luthe
Lansing
Joe Cole
Lady Goldbug
Military Order of Ladybugs
Duluth
Tick
Molb
Kate Crawlers
Mankato
Averbook
Averbook’s
ST RE
Dorothy Aldahl
Missouri
Kansas
Illinois
Nelson
Rt. 3
Krueger
Mrs. Reese Minor
Moscow Club
Marvin
Flannelette
San
Garden Club
Thrifty
Allen Wysong
William Larkin
St. Augustine Dining Hall
Mrs. Osmonson
U. S
Arkansas
RPE A Bo
Merle Barton
Ruth Steigerwald
Mgr
Kathleen Edson
Lavona Marzolf
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