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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1950
Page
4
A sequence of Christmas meetings and parties listed for Monday through Wednesday. Activities include dinners, exchanges of gifts, and children’s events at the YWCA, various homes, the Masonic hall, and church venues with many hosts named.
A series of women's and church groups schedule Christmas gatherings this week. Units including FOR WOMEN FOR WOMEN BISHOP SEABURY ST ANN S ST DEVOTA S BLANDINA S CHRIST THE KING ST PHILOMINA S and more plan afternoon or evening meetings at homes churches and clubrooms with gift exchanges, parties and a 6:30 picnic supper.
Mrs Kathryn Casey entertained eight members and several guests of St Elaine unit at her home 713 Page Contests and banco provided entertainment and prizes Lunch was served by the hostess The next meeting will be at Mrs Ray Kenevan home
The Happy Thought club gathered for a Christmas luncheon and business session. Mrs. Minnie Berry read a story, group carols were sung with Mrs. Lorna Hanson on piano, and Mildred Enochson gave a reading. Retiring president Mrs. J. Johnson received a club purse and Audrey Nelson won the door prize. Twenty seven members attended.
The Kil-Kare club hosted its Christmas party Wednesday evening at 708 East Bridge, with Mrs. Charles Otterstrom hosting and Mrs. Mattie Franklin assisting. Radio prizes were awarded and gifts exchanged. door prize went to Miss Esther Otterstrom. Officers elected include Mrs. Otterstrom as president and Mrs. William Taylor as secretary-treasurer. Dr. Dorothy Watkins attended as a guest.
The Worth While club of Lyle Center met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Horgen for a potluck lunch. Mrs. Roy Dunning led the business meeting during which Mrs. Albert Olson resigned and the club donated $5 to the Salvation Army. Officers were elected including Mrs. Martin president and prizes awarded to members.
Bernice Gestie editor of the Minnesota Education Association Journal was guest speaker at the Delta Kappa Gamma Society Theta chapter fourth anniversary dinner in Austin. Initiates were Dorothy Down Lauretta Speltz and Dora Tollefson. Amanda Harver received the president’s pin. guests included June Otterness and Edna Gercken. Gestie described observations from the White House conference on children and youth and her European travels, noting peace hopes amid international crisis and Marshall Plan gratitude from survivors of total war.
The Happy Birthday club held a Christmas party Thursday at Mrs. William Bitker's home 709 Locust. Prizes were won by Mrs. Ford Struck Mrs. G Bliese and Mrs. Mary Geannakouri. Refreshments were served with hostess assistance from Mrs. Geannakouri.
Averbook store workers and spouses enjoyed a 7 o clock dinner at the Austin Bowl on Wednesday. Prizes went to Mrs Walter Bateman Emily Thompson Cora Conklin and Cora Gavin with Frances Moeykins taking the door prize. Mr and Mrs Averbook gave gifts to the employees who returned gifts.
A holiday dinner dance was held Thursday evening at the Chateau by the Newcomers club and their husbands. Mrs. T. R. Proshek welcomed members. gifts followed dinner. Frank Cooley served as Santa Claus and door prize went to Mrs. R. L. Downing.
The Fossey Implement Co. entertained its employees and their wives at a dinner on Thursday. Each employee received a gift, followed by a social evening at the Charles Fossey home. Refreshments were served around midnight.
A potluck supper was served for GIA to B of LFE members and their husbands at the IOOF hall. Tables were decorated in a holiday motif. Cards and bingo offered prizes in 500. Winners included Mrs. G. Mohs and R. Jones in cards and Mrs. T. Damm, E. Olson, and M. T. White in bingo. Installation of officers is set for the Jan. 2 meeting.
Baptist Women’s society groups held multiple meetings Wednesday afternoon and evening in local church parlors. Group One hosted Mrs. Don Daigneau with devotions by Mrs. Frank Earl, a business session, missionary letters, apron and quilt block making, and refreshments for 15 guests. Group Two gathered 18 members for a short business session and Christmas program with devotions by Mrs. L Farley, a vocal solo, prayer, and carols. Group Three hosted Mrs. George Varney with a business session, Psalm reading, prayers, quilt blocks, missionary letters, and refreshments. Group Four met in the evening with 26 members as Mrs. Stanley Lewison led devotions, prayers, a Mary and Joseph history, a reading, and lunch. Group Five met at Mrs. Ford Schultz’s home with a business session, carols, devotions, and prayers before a sewing session.
A layette gathering was held with fifteen members present. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Schultz and Mrs. Harold Lightly. Mrs. Donald Voss of 709% E. Bridge is ill with pneumonia.
Al Jorgenson of Rt. 1 Blooming Prairie underwent surgery at St. Olaf hospital Thursday. He is assigned to room 223. A patient in room 112 at St. Olaf Hospital is also noted.
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