Social and Personal Notes Highlight Local Visit and Winter Guests
Mrs A W Sievers and Mrs Leon Robbins of the League of Women Voters spoke on the United Nations at the Southeast Sergeant Project Group meeting. Mr and Mrs Jerry Krob from La Porte Minnesota are staying in Austin for the winter at Glen Johnson home 1003 10th Ave SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Sievers
Leon Robbins
League of Women Voters
United Nations
Sargeant Project
Jerry Krob
la Porte
Minn
Austin
Glen Johnson
10Th Ave
Christmas Lane Tea Visits Four Austin Homes
Four Austin homes decorated for the holidays were visited on the Christmas Lane tea sponsored by the Order of Eastern Star. At 301 22nd St. SW the wreath of nuts and candy hung above the fireplace was a highlight. Other stops showed oil paintings, holiday decorations, and a cut glass nativity. Music greeted guests at 201 12th Pl NW before refreshments at the YWCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Order of Eastern Star
Gerald Wilson
22Nd St
Orrin Bowlby
1St Ave
Ray Opsahl
Patricia Carlson
Mary Emily Schneider
Randi Brustad
Mrs. Carlson
12Th Pl
Zempel Engaged to Wed Gaster of Dexter and Rochester
Mr and Mrs Bert Zempel of Rochester announce the engagement of their daughter Karyl Ann to Michael L Gaster son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Gaster of Dexter Miss Zempel works as a secretary at Admiral Merchants Motor Freight of Rochester and the groom elect is employed by The Waters Co No wedding date is set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karyl Zempel
Michael Gaster
Bert Zempel
Rochester
Karyl Ann
Michael L. Gaster
Lloyd Gaster
Dexter
Miss Zempel
Admiral Merchants Motor & Freight of
The
Waters Co
Oak Glen Chapter Honors October December Members
Oak Glen Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star honored members with birthdays in October November and December at a Blooming Prairie meeting. A gift was awarded to Mrs T Clark. Mrs M Estelle Thompson reported on tray favors for Cancer Hospital patients and reports from visits to other chapters. A Little Christmas Tree was presented by several members and a door prize went to Mrs Brainerd. A Christmas party with gift exchange is planned for December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Glen
Order of Eastern Star
Blooming Prairie
T. Clark
Masonic Hospital
M. Estelle Thompson
St. Paul
Herbert Benson
Margaret Ebeling
St. Charles
Albert Jorgenson
Paul Richardson
Jack Brainerd
Aleen Briggs
Harold Brainerd
Brainerd
Briggs
Norman Peterson
Allan Peterson
Hollandale Circle Makes Christmas Contributions
St Pauls Social Circle met at the church to donate gifts to Gary Kubista a Concordia College student and to various organizations and families including the Lutheran Women's Missionary League Children's Friend Society Michael Boysen Larry Helland Suzanne Viktora Wayne Sterne and missionary families. White tissue roses decorated the Christmas tree for the children's program on Dec 23. Mrs Harvey Boysen was named lunch hour chairwoman with hostesses Mrs Harvey Boysen and Mrs Carl Hoffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s
Hollandale
Gary Kubista
Concordia College
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League
Children’s Friend Society
Michael Boysen
Larry Helland
Suzanne Viktora
Wayne Sterne
Okinawa
Harvey Boysen
Carl Hoffman
Miss Anderson Describes Orient Trip at Avenue Club
Miss Rachel Anderson spoke at the Avenue Club Christmas party at the YWCA. Slides summarized her Orient journey while Miss Maxine Proctor of Vienna sent a letter and gift. A memorial gift was given to the Eastern Star for Mrs. Celecta Schroeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Anderson
Avemue Club
Orient Trip
Rachel Anderson
Orient
Avenue Club
The
YWCA
Maxine Proctor
Vienna
Eastern Star
Celecta Schroeder
Purl Enger
Stella Peterson
Jennie Anderson
Miss Austin Pageant interview process by Jaycees
Jaycees and Mrs Jaycees recruit Austin area contestants for the Miss Austin Pageant. A home interview explains rules and three divisions evening gown swimsuit and talent with winner earning a 200 scholarship and 100 wardrobe. Reigning Miss Austin Lynda Plunkett to represent city in Miss Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaycees
Jaycee
Robert Finneseth
Michael Goess
Finneseth
Austin Area
Atlantic City
Austin
Lynda Plunkett
Minneapolis
Miss Austin
Wamstads Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Lars T Wamstad Osage will mark their 60th anniversary with a Friday celebration. Their daughters Mrs Jack Guyette Austin and Mrs Orville Berg Osage host a Sunday reception. The couple have seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. They lived in Osage Community since marriage. The couple are parents of the late Clifford F E Wamstad and Tennis Wamstad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars T. Wamstad
Osage
Jack Guyette
Austin
Orville Berg
Wamstead
Clifford FE. Wamstad
Tennis Wamstad
Three New Wool Jr. Dept. Holiday Suits
Three new wool suits for juniors debut for the holidays. One lemon yellow and snow white double breasted with belt, priced at 43 dollars. Two more suits, blue beige glen plaid and aqua tweed with leather trim, priced at 25 dollars.
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22Nd St. SW
Sponsored By
Milton Murphy Furrier
1St Ave. SW
Accutron
Bulova
Earl
Tom Cease
Crysis
Crewe
Christmas Lane
Donald Sandeen
Robert Thatcher
Adrian LeMatta
Burt Plehal
Jack Wendt
Audrey Seivers
Duane Watkins
Karyl Ann Zempel
Porterfield
BBB Club
Richard Porterfield
Austin Rt. 2
Harold Monkemeier
Alvin Wilson
Leonard Lonergan
Pearl Gordon
Hollandale Circle
Austin Floral Shop
4Th Ave
Paramount Theatre
Lars Wamstad
Wamstads
President Wilson
Thomas Woodrow Wilson
Thomas
Goess
Arctic
Janet Gaynor
Packard Bell
Rpc60
Scandia
Espania
12Th St
Dial
By Ken Nelson
Wea
Tress
Dairy Fresh of
Younkers
Mrs. Hagen
Sterling Shopping Center
Roger's
Rogers
Pearl
Imperial
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