Christmas Prayer and Local Social Notes Lead Holidays
A church service prayer thanks blessings and the spirit of Christmas. Local items note a Methodist WSCS mouse gag at a meeting, YWCA decorations, a Della Robia wreath by Gladys Emerson, and a national crochet contest honorable mention for Mrs. George Benson of Austin Rt. 2. An Austin woman cited by a Colorado Springs paper discusses private secretaries. Neighbors near Bauman celebrate birthdays with a charity collection. The Herald invites holiday notes and reports Joe's Daughters Winter Rhapsody dance at Terp Ballroom with Gwen Colescott as honored queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
Gladys Emerson
New York
George Benson
Austin
Rt. 2
Mower County
Minnesota
Colorado Springs
Betty J. Nelsen
Albert E. Stoltz
Air Force Academy Construction Agency
Charles T. Laughnan
Air Force Academy
Nelsen
Washington, D. C
French Morocco
Geo. A. Hormel & Co
District of Columbia Recreation Board
Washington
Nouasseur Air Depot
Col. Stoltz
Nelson
Rancagua
Chile
California
Joe’s
Terp
Henry Charles’ Orchestra
Bethel
Gwen Colescott
Myrtle RNA Plans Christmas Party
Myrtle Royal Neighbors organized a Christmas party at Brick Hall with a turkey dinner for members and families. Co hostesses were Mrs Mary Nelson and Mrs Mollie Kral. Officers elected included Mrs Evelyn Hajek Oracle and Mrs Florence Dunn third year manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Royal
Mollie Kral
Mary Nelson
Brick Hall
Mabel Benesh
Kral
Dirs
Kathryn Chase
Phyl
Lis Sistek
Evelyn Hajek
Oracle
Florence Dunn
Ima Dunn
Nelson
Doris Sistek
Mary Pate
Arlene Hajek
Pate
Benesh
Chis
Barbara Praptoer
Kathryn Masterson and Robert Parmenter wed in Wildwood NJ
Mrs. Frank Masterson of Wildwood announces the marriage of daughter Kathryn to Robert Parmenter son of Mr and Mrs E Parmenter of Lyle The ceremony was held Saturday November 5 at First Methodist Church Wildwood Attendants included Mrs Donald Long and Earl Hoehne Flower girl Sharon Lee Campion Ushers David Masterson and Robert Murphy A reception followed at the church social hall The couple will reside in Nashville Tennessee where the groom attends the Nashville Diesel Engineer and Oil Mechanics College
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Masterson
Wildwood
N. J
Kathryn
Robert Parmenter
E. Parmenter
Lyle
First Methodist Church
Donald Long
Earl Hoehne
Sharon Lee Campion
Vineland
David Masterson
Robert Murphy
Niagara Falls
Blanchard Knudson Betrothal Announced in North Adams
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh G. Blanchard reveal engagement of their daughter Bonnie Jean to Specialist 3-C James H. Knudson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Knudson of Spring Valley. Bonnie, a student at Burbank Hospital School of Nursing in Fitchburg, awaits wedding plans as the fiancé serves with Air Signal Corps in the Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh G. Blanchard
North Adams
Mass
Bonnie Jean
James H. Knudson
Conrad Knudson
Spring Valley
Miss Blanchard
Burbank Hospital School of Nursing
Fitchburg
Air Signal Corps
Far East
Junior College Banquet Planned by Students and Faculty
Austin Junior College to hold a Christmas banquet Monday at 6 30 p m in Christ Episcopal Church dining hall. Sponsored by the Association of College Women the event brings together students and faculty. Dean R I Meland Collette Wallace and Russell Wagner will explain the Meaning of Christmas Norma Anderson will sing and Paul Schulz will perform a trumpet solo. Group singing and games are part of the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Junior College
Christ Episcopal Church
Association of College Women
R. I. Meland
Collette Wallace
Russell Wagner
Norma Anderson
Paul Schulz
Mrs Herzog Joins St Bridget Unit
Mrs Charles Herzog was welcomed as a new member of St Bridget Unit on Thursday afternoon. Nine members met at Mrs Lee Van Pelt’s home. After prayer and the study club discussion led by Mrs Kenneth Cotter, Christmas gifts were exchanged. Mrs Francis Sheedy will entertain the unit in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Herzog
St. Bridget
Lee van Pelt
Kenneth Cotter
Francis Sheedy
LeRoy Crochet Club Hosts Dessert Luncheon
The LeRoy Crochet Club held a dessert luncheon Thursday at the home of Mrs. W. G. Martz. A program of Christmas readings by Mrs. Theodore Rose and Mrs. W. A. Morros accompanied gift exchanges. Guest Mrs. Mae Henderson attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Crochet Club
W. G. Martz
Theodore Rose
W. A. Morros
Mae Henderson
Colonial Club Christmas Luncheon at Fox Hotel
The Colonial Club held a Friday luncheon at the Fox Hotel for 20 members and two guests. Mrs. A. A. McBride led with prayer and presided over a short business session. Members discussed church work as Christmas verses and stories were shared by Mrs. Oscar Dahlgren and Mrs. McBride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Club
Fox Hotel
A. A. McBride
Oscar Dahlgren
Luke
Women News and Coming Events for Saturday
Local women groups announce a series of circle meetings and Christmas gatherings across churches and clubs. Dorcas Rebecca Gold Band St Olaf Lutheran Guilds and more host potlucks dinners and gift exchanges with dates listed for Tuesday and beyond.
Red Oak Grove Circle Meetings Gather for Christmas
Four Red Oak Grove Women’s Society circles met on Wednesday. Circle Three met at Mrs. Burton Ingvalson’s home with a Christmas reading and shared gifts for shut ins and Rog er Ingvalson serving overseas. Circle Five, led by Mrs. Cele Helgeson, shared a brief program after scripture. Circles Six and Seven hosted a dessert luncheon at the church with 30 members and Rev. Neal Johnson as guest, featuring songs slides of the Christmas story and devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circles of
Red Oak Grove Women's Society
Circle Three
Burton Ingvalson
Earl Harber
George Winn
Roger Ingvalson
Lauren Grant
Circle Five
Leonard Grant
Lester Ward
Cele Helgeson
Selmer Magnuson
Circles Six
Elmer Enstad
Charles Thompson
Henry E. Braaten
Pauler Alland
Neal Johnson
Johnson
Past Noble Grands Meet at LeRoy
Sixteen members of the Past Noble Grands Club answered roll call with Christmas thoughts Thursday evening. Mrs. Carl Smith of LeRoy was hostess assisted by Mrs. Leonard Oksanen. Two guests joined the gathering: Mrs. Wilfred Tillson and Mrs. Donald McGillivray Sr. A vocal solo by Mrs. McGillivray preceded gift exchanges and lunch service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Grands Club
Carl Smith
LeRoy
Wilfred Tillson
Donald McGillivray Sr
Club Demonstrates Making of Wreaths
East Project Club demonstrated wreath making at Mrs. Donald McGillivray Sr. home near LeRoy. Sixty one members and four guests attended including Mrs. Fred Hanks Winnebago Miss Hildrith Hanks LeRoy Mrs. Beatrice Kintz and Mrs. Donald Gratert Chester Iowa. Gifts were exchanged secret pals revealed and lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Project Club
Donald McGillivray Sr
LeRoy
Fred Hanks
Winnebago
Hildrith Hanks
Beatrice Kintz
Donald Gratert
Chester
Iowa
Fruited Pudding and Holiday Treats From Austin Cookery Corner
Recipes present a festive collection: Fruited pudding with raisins candied fruits and gelatine, a brandy sauce, plus popcorn balls gingerbread men and a Christmas wreath salad. Included are proportions steps and serving ideas from an Austin contributor.
Cooking class shows how method beats tough meat
Miss Ruth Hogan and Andy Ruf of the National Livestock and Meat Board led a cooking school at Austin High School Auditorium. They stressed proper technique, demonstrated roasting broiling and pan frying, and urged using varied pork cuts to reduce prices while maintaining nutrition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ruth Hogan
Andy Ruf
National Livestock and Meat Board
Austin High School
Miss Hogan
Geo. A. Hormel & Co
Austin Daily Herald
Mower County Farm Bureau
Ruf
Schwartz Reiland Exchange Vows in Spring Valley
Carolyn Schwartz and Donald Reiland exchange marriage vows at Methodist Memorial Church on November 16 in Spring Valley. Rev. Mary MacNicholl officiated a double ring ceremony before family. Carla Sikkink attended the bride. The couple, Spring Valley High School graduates, reside in Spring Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Schwartz
Spring Valley
Carolyn
Donald Reiland
Max Reiland
Methodist Memorial Church
Mary MacNicholl
Carla Sikkink
Reiland
Spring Valley High School
Church Groups Plan Evening Potluck and Meetings
Wednesday activities include Beta Sigma Phi potluck and Christmas party at Mrs Gordon White 1702 W Maple Rachel Circle Our Savior's Guild meets at church parlors Esther Circle at Stanley Nelson 1308 Freeborn Spam Post hosts 6 pm potluck at American Legion Club Couples Class No 3 First Baptist Church meets in church social room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Armstrong
Arvid Satterloff
ST. Clara's
Stanley Budd
Lyndale
Westminster Presbyterian Guild
WBA Club
Ed Smock
E. Bridge
Fidelis
First Baptist Church
Henry Hanson
Lansing
Jaycees
Christ Episcopal Church
Wscs Group 14
Donald Oldenberg
Padden
Eagles
Foe Hall
Beta Sigma Phi
Gordon White
W. Maple
Rachel
Our Savior’s Guild
Esther
Stanley Nelson
Freeborn
American Legion Club
Church
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WSCS
Bauman
Second
Fourth Streets
Phillip Lembrick
Herald
Myrtle Rna
Kathryn Masterson
New Jersey
Mrs
Bonnie Blanchard
Library
Women of
Moose
John Ferguson
Hope
Ray Hanson
Sadie King
Lov! Heimsness
Albert Zerby
Moosehaven
Robert Bawek
E. Winona
Heimsness
Zerby
Melvin Bawek
Mrs. Herzog
News For Women
OUR Savior’s Lutheran Guild
Dorcas
Rolland Dain
Rebecca
Harold James
W. Mill
St. Olaf Lutheran Church
Women’s Missionary Group
Church of Christ
Methodist Church
Arthur Hughson
W. H. Nordin Sr
Lakeview
Chris Wendt
S. Main
Ralph Bradford
John Crist
Sun Valley Rd
Don Schendel
E. Water
Red Oak Grove
By Nancy Nahnsen
Dolores
McKinley
Carolyn Schwartz
Midnight Pragrance Trio
Wold's
Stationery Department
Thristmas Ogames
Monopoly
Parker Brothers
Parker Games
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