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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1955
Page
4
A group of Austin women formed to learn to ski this winter. They join the Park and Recreation Department Ski School starting next week with Tom Purcell teaching Sunday afternoons. The piece notes adult enrollment and a light tone about potential mishaps.
LeRoy circles meet with devotions carols and readings as Circle One to Five hostesses share duties. Gifts for children and aged homes are exchanged and charity drives continue. Brownsdale group sews quilts and collects missions offerings. St Olaf LCR party leads to carols and prayers with no meetings until January 14.
The Northwest Committee of the Public Health Nursing Auxiliary met at Mrs. Elmer Heydt’s home in Waltham for a luncheon. Guests included Carol Peterson public health nurse of Mower County and University of Minnesota students Sandra Robertson and Wilma Bartsch.
A community notice lists numerous women group gatherings across Austin for Saturday through Thursday. Meetings include officers elections, Christmas parties, potluck suppers, luncheons, and exchange of gifts at churches, halls, and homes with many named organizers and addresses.
Miss Rosalyn Marie Olson and Richard Hessler are announced as engaged by their parents Mr and Mrs Lawrence Olson of Graceville and Mr and Mrs Arthur Hessler of 1210 North Sixth. Both are students at the University of Minnesota and no wedding date is set.
The Moose membership committee Women of Moose held a Christmas party Thursday at 1711 Sheldon residence of Mrs Harold Miller. Honored guest was Mrs Robert Lauritzen college of regents member. Door prizes went to Mrs Leonard LaClair and Mrs Leonard Rehnelt. Lunch was served by Mrs Eugene Murphy and Mrs George Wilson.
Taopi Birthday Club named new officers at Mrs. Vern Weibrand home in Austin. Officers are Fern Wilson president Dale Hodson vice president Claude Walker secretary Joy Lastine assistant secretary. Candy gifts were given to each member and Christmas gifts exchanged. Next meeting at Mrs. Wilson home with Floyd Kiefer as co host.
The Presbyterian Guild of LeRoy elected new officers with Mrs. Walter Bye as president and Mrs. Willard Johnson as vice president. Elected treasurer Aaron Wells and secretary Etta Wells, with devotions led by Mrs. R. G. Willmarth. The group noted 15 Christmas boxes sent to servicemen and nam ing committee members.
Mrs. Prescott becomes Unit President of St. Ann's Unit at Adams while Mrs. George Prescott leads as president. The election occurred Thursday afternoon in the Sacred Heart KC rooms. Mrs. Orville Morgan was named secretary treasurer, and during social hour, prizes went to Mrs. Wolweber, Mrs. Minnihan, and Mrs. Goergen with Lena King taking the door prize.
Mrs Harvey Thompson entertained the Silver Tea Club at her London residence on Wednesday. Guests included Mrs Carl ton Wogstad and her son. Contests were led by Mrs Ben Cafourek with Christmas gifts exchanged. Next session will be hosted by Mrs Paul Thompson. Refreshments were served by the hostess aided by Mrs Wogstad and Mrs C H Thompson.
Mrs. E. S. Brckenbrack hosts the Mission Society supper on a Wednesday with group carols scripture reading and prayer by Mrs. Vance Torge rson and a reading by Mrs. Tena Koch in Adams.
In the afternoon at the YWCA SATURDAY the Milwaukee Women's Club will hold a 1:30 tea and children's Christmas party at the KC Hall. Girls Friendly Society meets in the recreation room of Christ Episcopal Church. Dorcas Circle with Mrs Rolland Dain at 102% S Fifth and Rebecca Circle with Mrs Harold James at 1616 W Mill meet in the evening.
Gift Mecca offers a variety of gifts including 50cup items and hand made linens. The shop is open 9 AM to 9 PM daily until Christmas at 709 West Winona.
Recipes for candy and cookies shared by Austin women offer gift worthy treats for the holidays. Instructions cover sugar candy and caramels with vanilla, fruit and nut add-ins, plus a yeasted Yule mix and dough steps for light, soft pastries.
Melt a 60z package semi sweet chocolate pieces with 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons light cream over hot water in a double boiler. Shape fondant into 1/2 inch balls and dip in chocolate, lift with a fork onto waxed paper. Refrigerate until set.
Instructions detail mixing sugar and corn syrup then boiling to 245 degrees to form a firm ball. Includes butter and cream or evaporated milk, with a pinch of salt for the candy texture and consistency.
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