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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1968

Page

5

Seek Find Club Christmas Party Highlighted By Gift Wrap

A Seek and Find Club Christmas party was held Monday night at the Elks Club. A social hour preceded dinner and Helen Meighan presented the program. Arthur Jensen led gift wrapping for veterans' children, followed by bingo. Hostesses included J G Usem, Meighan, Lorraine Reinartz, and Roy Randall.

Seek and Find Club Elks Club Helen Meighan Arthur Jensen J. G. Usem Meighan Lorraine Reinartz Roy Randall

Christie Pearson to Wed John Brandau on December 20

Mr and Mrs Ingemar Pearson of Osage announce the engagement of their daughter Christie to Specialist 4-c John Brandau son of Mr and Mrs Wilmer Brandau of Osage. The wedding is set for December 20 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church Osage. Christie attends Wartburg College Waverly Iowa and John attends advanced AIT at Fort Jackson South Carolina.

Ingemar Pearson Osage Christie John Brandau Wilmer Brandau Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Miss Pearson Wartburg College Waverly Iowa Fort Jackson S. C Community High School

Religion Program Outlined at Philomathian Club Meeting

Rev James Buryska explained audio visual aids in Pacelli School religion program using film strips on liturgy history. Philomathian Library donated 1000 for audio visual aids. Mrs Emil Scheid opened with a prayer. Next meeting set for December 18 at Sacred Heart Hospice.

Pacelli James Buryska Philomathian Club Philomathian Library Emil Scheid John Fitzgerald

Dear Ann Landers Columns Spark Social Dilemmas

Ann Landers addresses two letters about a threesome social group and curfew rules for an 18 year old. she urges breaking up the trio of couples and setting firm boundaries. She also chastises a mother for lenient rules and advises clearly enforcing curfews and accountability.

Shower Honors Judy Reshetar

A bridal shower for Miss Judy Reshetar was held Wednesday at the Derrey Wood home. Kathleen Ofstedahl and Judy Reshetar won games and prizes, with Mrs. Reshetar also taking the door prize. Hostesses were JoAnn Wood and Allen Lunt. Reshetar's marriage to Ronald Lunt is set for December 14 at St Olaf Lutheran Church.

Judy Reshetar Derrey Wood 4Th Ave. NE Kathleen Ofstedahl Miss Reshetar Peter Reshetar Reshetar JoAnn Wood Allen Lunt Resehetar Ronald Lunt St. Olaf Lutheran Church

Church Women United Board Luncheon Sets January Meeting

Executive board members of Church Women United were entertained at a luncheon Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Arnold Christianson. Plans were made for the annual meeting January 21 at Fellowship Methodist Church and church representatives will have tickets for the 11:30 luncheon. Sewing projects will begin in January.

Church Women United Arnold Christianson 5Th Ave Fellowship Methodist Church

Royal Neighbors Elect Officers at London Christmas Party

Officers were elected during the Royal Neighbors Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Laura Campbell in Myrtle. Names include Mrs. Roy Dunning and Mrs. Leonard Henry Jr as officers with roles such as chancellor recorder marshal and beyond, to be installed January 2 at the Scheffel home in London with Mrs. Henry Jr. as installing officer.

Royal Neighbors of London Laura Campbell Myrtle Roy Dunning Oracle Leonard Henry Jr Roy Scheffel Ben Cafourek Nina Henry Mamie Mudra William Cafourek Mamie Hermanson Alfred Mudra Tinel Milo Cafourek Outer Sentinel Roger Cooling Lois Richardson Emma Kvale Faith Michael Hegge Courage Roland Anderson Eugene Nelson Cooling Endurance Anna Lukes Campbell Scheffel Henry Jr

Holiday Program for ROG Women at Red Oak Grove Church

The Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church Women hosted More Than a Merry Christmas on a Wednesday. Mrs A M Alland and Miss Dora Tollefson of Rebekah Circle chaired. participants included Mrs Frank Bolstorff Ida Ingvalson Dale Conrad Lee Thompson Francis Majerus Clara Busness Bennett Christenson Gilbert Goodmanson. A luncheon followed devotions led by Mrs Gilbert Goodmanson and reports by several members. Martha Circle donated a tape recorder. a gift went to the Radio Voice of Gospel and poinsettias were sent to Rev Leland Evenson and Mrs H J Rasmussen. next meeting set for January.

Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church A. M. Alland Dora Tollefson Rebekah Circle Frank Bolstorff Ida Ingvalson Dale Conrad Lee Thompson Francis Majerus Clara Busness Bennett Christenson Gilbert Goodmanson Harlan Kittelson Orville Christenson A. H. Alland Russell Kruger Leo Guttormson Martha Circle Radio Voice of Gospel Poinsettias Leland Evenson H. J. Rasmussen

Sharon Claussen and Lowell Kleckner Engage to Wed

Announcement of forthcoming marriage between Sharon Claussen daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry C Claussen Denison Iowa and Lowell Kleckner son of Mrs Clarence Kleckner Riceville and the late Mr Kleckner. Claussen studies practical nursing in Harlan Iowa while Kleckner is a civil engineer with the Soil Conservation Service in Denison. A late December wedding is planned.

Sharon Claussen Lowell Kleckner Henry C. Claussen Denison Iona Clarence Kleckner Riceville Mr. Kleckner Miss Claussen Harlan Iowa The Soil Conservation Service

The Finishing Touch Gloves Match Coats and Suits

Shops showcase a profuse range of fair and winter gloves. Some girls match gloves to coats or suits while others pick contrasting color accents to complete their total look.

Shower honors Bonnie Huber at Rochester event

Bonnie Huber was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Miss Marie Chritchfield in Rochester. Judith Waddell, Mrs. Richard Skieie, and Mrs. Pord Schumarker won prizes. Marsha Drogemuller received the door prize. Huber plans to marry Allen Paul Prestegard January 11 at St Augustine Catholic Church.

Bonnie Huber Marie Chritchfield Rochester Judith Waddel Richard Skieie P**ord Schumarker Marsha Drogemuller Miss Huber Allen Paul Prestegard St. Augustine Catholic Church

Poorman Speaks on Communications at Beta Sigma Phi Meeting

Gary Poorman of Austin State Junior College faculty addressed Zeta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi on communications. Proceeds from a bake sale totaled 95 dollars. Plans for a spring fashion show were set. Next meeting December 18 at Mrs. John Shelpler’s home, with Christmas program at Austin High School beforehand. A coffee party is scheduled for December 20 at Mrs. Marvin Moes’s home.

Gary Poorman Austin State Junior College Zeta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Jack Carr Jr 7Th St. NW William Bowers Norbert Schmit Jr Gary Leonard John Shelpler 7Th Ave Austin High School Marvin Moes 11Th Ave

Joint Post and Auxiliary Plan Meeting in Glenville

Cmdr N C Sybilrud spoke on two units working together as the American Legion Post and auxiliary held a joint meeting in Glenville Tuesday. Auxiliary members on the project included Mrs Cyril Carroll Mrs LaVerne Wolff Mrs Kenneth Williamson Mrs James Soper. Mary Manwell resigned as treasurer and was replaced by Mrs Fred Ziebell. Mrs Gerald Skaar received a flag pin. Gold Star mothers Mrs Hans Jensen Mrs Chris Olson and Mrs Lillie Waldo were given Christmas gifts. The post rejoined the auxiliary for a songfest led by N C Sybilrud and Mrs Norman Fredrickson.

N. C. Sybilrud American Legion Post Auxiliary Glenville Cyril Carroll LaVerne Wolff Kenneth Williamson James Soper Mary Manwell Fred Ziebell Gerald Skaar Hans

Holiday Punch Recipe Sparks Christmas Cheer

A festive note suggesting dairy eggnog as the base for a punch, topped with lime sherbet. The piece frames the drinks as part of seasonal hosting with fruit cake and cookies for visitors.

DAR Chapter to Sponsor Mower County History Ad

Red Cedar Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will sponsor a May issue ad for the Mower County Historical Site inviting DAR members to visit the Austin center. At a YWCA meeting Mrs. Fred West led Christmas music and the chapter supported her composition God Save America.

Red Cedar Daughters of the American Revolution Mower County DAR Austin YWCA Fred West God Save America R. E. Cook Paul A. Robertson Chandler Lea Duholm National Dar Library Washington, D.C Massachusetts Minnesota Historical Library St. Paul Boston Kate Stacy Donald Sheetz Ray Fell John Haase Donald Weseman Robertson

Kenneth William and wife celebrate 25th wedding anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth William, Glenville, were honored Sunday at an open house at the Glenville Community Hall in observance of their 25th wedding anniversary. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bremer and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Williamson.

Kenneth Williamson Glenville Richard Bremer Harold Williamson

Christmas Party by Ladies Aid at Holy Cross Church

The Ladies Aid held a Christmas party Thursday night at Holy Cross Lutheran Church with Mrs. Melvin Helle as master of ceremonies. Mary Martha Circle led the program, the history of Christmas carols was read by Mrs. Robert Zika, the junior choir sang, and violin solos by Mrs. Palmer Benson featured a duet with her daughter Joanne. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Colescott shared slides from their Guatemala and Yucatan trip, with offerings benefiting missions. Hostesses included Mrs. Elmer Olund and others, and Mrs. Herbert Graff won the door prize.

Ladies Aid Holy Cross Lutheran Church Melvin Helle Mary Martha Guatemala Yucatan Elmer Olund Frank Zrucky Leonard Byers Charles Hubbard Myron Hohenstadt Ole Hegstrom Herbert Graff

ALCW Installs New Officers at Our Saviors Lutheran

The American Lutheran Church Women of Our Saviors Lutheran Church held a Wednesday meeting for a Christmas program and installation of officers. New officers installed by Mrs. G C Knutson include President Mrs Richard Ogren and Vice President Mrs Andrew Hunter with other posts filled by Mrs Leon Vander Schaaf Mrs John Kolb Mrs Hal vor Kindem and Mrs Leo Rosenkilde. Rev Knutson led devotions and the Austin State Junior College Briars sang several selections under Donald Gunderson. Julia Circle chaired by Mrs Andrew Hunter hosted while Eve Circle led hospitality chaired by Mrs JamesHerrick.

American Lutheran Church Women of Our Saviors Lutheran Church G. C. Knutson Richard Ogren Andrew Hunter Leon Vander Schaaf John Kolb Halvor Kindem Leo Rosenkilde Knutson Austin State Junior College Briars Donald Gunderson Charles Folk Lewis Aase Julia Eve James Herrick

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