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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1961
Page
15
Advertises a 1961 Chevrolet Greenbrier station wagon with low mileage and three seats plus a 1960 Chevrolet Impala hardtop four door in white with red and white upholstery and new tires. Bud Atwood Motor Co in Spring Valley lists contact DI 6 7943.
The AP reports comprise a snapshot of noon trading with diverse percentage changes for many issues. Notable figures include AT&T up 134 percent and Polaroid up 223 percent, among others like Boeing Air and Chrysler showing solid gains or losses across a wide array of companies.
Market reports list cattle hogs veal and sheep prices from St. Paul Minnesota and Chicago Illinois. Includes grading notes for Barrows and Gilts and Lamb and Veal market ranges with weights and price per cwt, plus USDA-quoted trading totals and typical loads for various classes.
Christgau Hall hosted a mother daughter tea organized by the Senior Friendship Club. Guests served coffee and tea while Molly volunteers and students organized refreshments, music, and table decor. A string quartet and violin duet performed as Mimi Garbisch read Eloise at Christmas and the Austinaires sang carols.
Mr and Mrs William Heinzerling of Adams announce the betrothal of their daughter Maxine Marie to Pvt Harold C Hanson son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Hanson of Hollandale A December wedding is planned
Mrs Henry Lausen of Austin Route 2 hosted the Friendly Neighborhood Club gathering on Tuesday. Members voted to donate to the Association of the Mentally Retarded and planned a potluck dinner for January 3 at Enterprise School with husbands invited. Mrs Roy Hanson led contests and Mrs Myers won the door prize.
The Seek and Find Club held its Christmas party Wednesday evening at Red Cedar Inn. Dinner followed by gifts donated to the American Legion Auxiliary for distribution. Bingo was played. Hostesses were Mrs Roy Randall, Mrs Oscar Husemuller, Miss Mary Wilt, Mrs Helen Meighan.
A bridal shower for Miss LaVonne Larson was hosted Tuesday evening at 904 12th Ave NW by Mrs. Ernest Doscher with prizes to Mrs. Robert Smith and Mrs. Manly Hamner. Hostesses included Mrs. Doscher and Mrs. Paul Everson. Larson’s marriage to Larry Swenson is set for December 16 at St Olaf Lutheran Church.
Dr Karl Menninger in New York calls for collaboration between psychiatrists and clergy noting their shared aim to help people. He urges joint efforts to address mental health and moral welfare through coordinated care and guidance.
Potatoes arrivals 22 on track 220 total U.S. shipments 355 with moderate supplies and fair demand. Russets steady, round reds in New York slightly weaker. Idaho Russets 3.25 to 3.40 per cwt and Red River Valley reds 2.25 to 2.40. Butter and cheese in New York show adequate to steady offerings with unchanged prices. Wholesale eggs, color buy terms vary by size. spot quotes list extras, mediums, and smalls across color categories.
Mr and Mrs Arne Thompson of Ostrander announce the engagement of their daughter Gail Diane to Dennis Wayne Johnson, son of Mr and Mrs Arnold Johnson of Spring Valley. No wedding date has been set.
Mrs. Duane Snater was installed president of Our Savior's Lutheran Church Women Wednesday at the church. Mrs. G. C. Knutsen led the service. Officers include Rol land Hardy vice president Leon Vander Schaaf secretary Lloyd Hammer treasurer Wallace Anderson secretary of stewardship Robert Smith secretary of education. A ladies sextet sang Christmas carols led by Harold Sunder Leslie Knudson Robert Bell Knutsen Sigrid Brekke Norman Stuewer Harold Anderson Inman Hesla accompanied them. Rev. Philip Falk spoke on Christ in Christmas. Knutsen presented the Bible study and Arnold Lund gave the worship offering prayer. Hostesses were Harold Busker Earl Hansen Roger Nelson Warren Thorson Arnold Winfeldt Klemet Haugen Robert Olson Clarence Helgeson.
Beta Sigma Phi Xi Kappa Chapter hosted Zeta Chapter members at Mrs. Duane A. Rasmus sen residence 611 4th St SW. The event featured Mexican decor handmade art display a Mexican dance by Mrs. Joseph Schneider Jr group carols led by Mrs. Donald Siverson and door prizes awarded to several members with refreshments poured by Mrs. Bliss R. Cleveland.
Women of the Church of Christ met in several circles to discuss hospital visits, missions in Italy, and Christmas offerings for Brazil and New Mexico. Circles gathered at homes on 6th Ave SW, 10th St SW, 4th St SE, and other local addresses with prayers, lessons, and plans for clothing drives and mission shipments.
Circle 6 hosted by Mrs Francis Lightly in Oakland with Bible study by Mrs James Taylor and Christmas Story read by Mrs Alvin Golden. Gifts sent to Miss Gladys Bardouche and items packed for Presbyterian Home at St Paul. Circles 7 8 9 held a church potluck and Christmas party with chairwoman Mrs John Buringa and a guests list. Rachael Anderson showed Alaska trip slides.
Regina Caeli Unit at Queen of Angels Church selects new officers led by Mrs Edmund Ruetten as chairman. Other roles include co chairwoman Mrs Carl Krebsbach treasurer Mrs Thomas Purcell secretary Mrs Elmer Muller hospitality chair Mrs James Flaherty and several calling committee members. A Christmas party at King's Wood preceded the meeting with Rev LaVern Trocinski as a guest.
The Woman’s Relief Committee re elected Celia Patch as president at the VFW Hall. She will lead with Genevieve Sanborn as senior VP and John Betterath as junior VP. They planned a Dec 20 Christmas party with potluck lunch and gift exchange. Donations supported Soldiers Home and Rochester State Hospital. The group reported a flag presentation to the Gold Star Mothers Club and a $254.20 relief total including $150 for child welfare.
Austin women meet at the YWCA to discuss plans for a federated study club. Mrs Harold Umhoefer explains the General Federation of Women's Club structure. Next meeting set for January 31 at the Umhoefer home 401 20th St SW. Mrs Roy Miller and Mrs Umhoefer served refreshments.
The National Association of Letter Carriers Auxiliary sponsored a Christmas party at Gus Young's Supper Club Tuesday. Husbands attended. after dinner, card games were played at Mrs. Wallace Maloney's home. Winners were LeRoy Ness and Mrs. Maloney.
The Friendly Circle held a dinner meeting Tuesday at Gus Young's Supper Club. An offering was taken for the mentally retarded and a card sent to Mrs. Herbert Staples of Brownsdale. The next meeting will be in March with Mrs. Benjamin Anderson of 1011 3rd Ave. SW.
Hollywood AP reports singer Andy Williams will marry French entertainer Claudine Longet within the month. Details on the wedding were not disclosed.
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