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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1952
Page
4
The writer tours downtown shops showcasing holiday dollar gifts from key chains and mirrors to lipstick sets and rosaries. Candle arrangements, wooden angels, and surprise balls fascinate shoppers as pet terrier models and festive napkins fill the season aisles. Local residents name gifts they want for Christmas, from vacations to cars, as gift ideas multiply across stores.
Violet Rebekah Lodge of LeRoy plans to deliver gifts to the IOOF Home in Northfield on December 22 led by Oliver Whiteside. New officers were elected in LeRoy and December program featured music and readings.
Mrs Frank Fiala was elected chairwoman of St Veronica’s Unit at a Thursday evening meeting hosted by Mrs Emil Scheid. Other officers named include co chairwoman Mrs Kenneth Wedding secretary Mrs Norman Bridley Jr treasurer Mrs Joe Lorenz and calling committee members Mrs Robert Haegle and Mrs Leo Gahagan. The gathering began with rosary and study club, followed by business and Christmas gift exchanges and lunch hosted by Mrs Scheid with help from Mrs Atwood and Mrs Sieh.
Robert Morris Chapter No. 41 OES met for a dinner honoring grand officers. Attendees included Mrs. Clea Hanson Hastings and Mrs. Dagmar Irgens Minneapolis among others. They exemplified initiatory work for three candidates with soloists from Minneapolis and Spring Valley. One hundred fifty members and guests from multiple Minnesota towns and Washington, D. C., attended.
Marshall Lutheran Ladies Aid elected officers at the annual meeting in the church parlors. Named were Melvin Lewison president Ruth Otto vice president Anna Johnson secretary and David Gilderhus treasurer. Committees include social and Christian service with selections of department secretaries and organizers. The next meeting is January 8.
Ninety two boys and girls gathered Friday afternoon at the St Olaf LCR church parlors for a Christmas party. The program included Christmas Blessings slides Bible study and carols with prayers by Lucille Anderson and a thoughtful message by Beverly Boughton. Bonnie Watt led a meditation before the offering for the evangelist school in South Africa. The tree held gifts for exchange as the children celebrated with hostesses Wayne Hoy Harlan Hanson Thomas Higgins Jerry Hell Julie Hanson and Connie Hoialmen.
Royal Neighbors elected officers Tuesday at Spring Valley led by Mrs. Elgar Berg as oracle and Mrs. Verle Sikkink as vice oracle. Other posts include Mrs. Willis Johns recorder and Miss Mabel Lamson receiver with installation planned in February. The group set December 16 for a family Christmas party with a turkey dinner at the WWF Hall.
Monday and Tuesday event notices outline Christmas parties, gifts exchanges, and gatherings at IOOF Hall, YWCA, Masonic Hall, and various homes. Groups include WRC No 23, Friendship Sewing, St. Clare's Unit, Young Matrons, Queen of Peace Unit, EUB Circle Three, AOUW Lodge, St. Hilda's Unit, WBA Club 33, Presbyterian Guild, Rebekah Lodge, Shrine Auxiliary, Missionary Societies, Girl Scout Leaders training, and multiple WSCS and church groups with locations and hosts named.
Engagement announced of Barbara Joyce Edwards to Donald R. Redman by their parents. The wedding is set for June at Wendt 2 o’clock dessert. Various civic groups host Christmas activities and meetings, with multiple hostesses listed.
Mrs. Joe Pollock emphasizes that buying Christmas Seals supports the tuberculosis fighting organization. Mrs. Harold Murphy reads a story on the origin of Christmas Seals and, after the business session, Christmas gifts are exchanged. There will be no meetings until April.
Baptist Dorcas Society met Wednesday at Mrs. E. R. Wilson home to discuss serving refreshments after the Christmas program. They sang carols and exchanged gifts as several members presented a play. Food from the Saar could only meet about 15 percent of its population's needs.
The event features an initiation ceremony in the evening at the club followed by a Christmas party where gifts will be exchanged. Community members are invited to attend the festive gathering and participate in the gift exchange.
ST OLAF Lutheran Mothers Club hosts officer installation in the evening. ST FLORENCE unit plans a Christmas party at Mrs. E J Wirtz home 911 Park with gifts exchanged. ST ELIZABETH unit meets with Mrs Helmer Galstad 610 Moscow in the evening with gifts. SOROLIS CLASS of the Methodist Church holds an evening meeting with gifts. continuation on page 11.
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