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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1956

Page

6

Austin Women Make Unique Christmas Ornaments and Decor

Read about Mrs. Don Schiltz and other Austin residents crafting handmade holiday decorations. The article highlights Schiltz balloon and plaster wreathed ornaments, Mrs. Warn sewing doll clothes, Mrs. Dufresne wax candle crafts, Mrs. Furman candy wreaths, and Mrs. Jordan glitter and foil wall pieces.

Don Schiltz Park James Warn W. College John Furman S. Sixth Mrs. Jordan Arlo Jordan

Mrs Herbert Lerud Hosts Silver Tea Club

The Silver Tea Club met Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs Herbert Lerud. Contests led by Mrs Otto Haldorson were won by Mrs Leonard Bierlen Mrs Amos Hinds and Mrs Glen Machacek. Members donated toys for children at the Faribault Home. Next meeting with Mrs N H Nelson.

Silver Tea Club Herbert Lerud Otto Haldorson Leonard Bierlen Amos Hinds Glen Machacek Faribault Home N. H. Nelson

Young Matrons Hold Christmas Party at YWCA

About 50 members of the Young Matrons Club attended a Christmas dinner at the YWCA Monday evening. Carol Lockwood provided music while Janet Hansen performed a violin piece and Mary Ann Michie shared Holland experiences. Pamela Milbrath read the Christmas story as Sally Milbrath accompanied on piano and carols were sung. A donation was given to the Association for the Mentally Retarded and a Finnish exchange student received a gift. Mrs Emerson led the program with Mrs Lloyd Drake and Mrs Everett Sommers as dinner committee chairs.

Carol Lockwood Young Matrons Club YWCA Gladys Emerson Janet Hansen Holland Mary Ann Michie Pamela Milbrath Sally Milbrath Emerson Association For the Mentally Retarded Finland William Hartman William Milbrath Lloyd Drake Everett Sommers

Circle 31 elects Mrs Dahlback as chairman at St Olaf Guild

Mrs Dahlback was elected chairman of Circle 31, St Olaf Lutheran Missionary Guild, at a meeting Monday hosted by Mrs Stanley Peterson in Austin Rt. 5. New officers include Mrs Charles Barr as vice chairman and Mrs Eugene Arens as treasurer, Mrs Robert Morem as secretary. After carols, Bible study and self-denial envelopes were distributed, and worship offerings were led by Mrs Elder Grose. The next meeting is Jan 21 at Mrs Williams home with Mrs Nesse assisting.

Arthur Dahlback Circle 31 St. Olaf Lutheran Missionary Guild Stanley Peterson Austin Rt. 5 Charles Barr Eugene Arens Robert Morem Robert Laufie Elder Grose Earl Williams James Nesse

Erdman and Nelson Families Plan Holiday Visits

Mr and Mrs M F Erdman travel Monday to Oklahoma City to visit Mrs Erdman s son Carl Gatti and family. Mr and Mrs Dave Nelson sail Thursday to Olympia Washington to see their son in law and daughter Donald Engdahl and family. Glenn Camp and his sister Mildred Lafferty have returned from Moline Illinois where they 4t-

M. F. Erdman Oklahoma City Okla Dave Nelson E. Water Olympia Wash Donald Engdahl Glenn Camp Mrs Mildred Lafferty Moline, Ill

Ulmer Family Plans Holiday Visit to Houston Minn Kin

Mr and Mrs Fred C Ulmer of 305 Sterling depart for Houston Minnesota to spend the holidays with Mrs Ulmers brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Clinton Dyer.

Fred C. Ulmer Sterling Houston, Minn

St Veronica Unit Meeting at Slowinski Home

Mrs Anthony Slowinski hosted St Veronica Unit at 405 Lyman Lane Monday evening. After several games gifts were exchanged and Mrs Frank Kocik won the door prize. Next meeting will be with Mrs James Christianson.

Anthony Slowinski Lyman Lane St. Veronica Frank Kocik James Christianson

Indian Engineers Train in Russia for Steel Mill Program

New Delhi reports eighty Indian engineers are in Russia for training linked to a one million ton steel mill project. An additional six hundred six engineers and technicians will follow in the next two years for similar training.

New Delhi Russia India

Rhymed Notice Closes West Virginia Metal Works

A West Virginia metal works factory runs a humorous classified notice stating no inventory or repairs will be made as staff go hunting. The shop will be closed Friday and Saturday.

Ronceverte W. Va West Virginia News

Hog population by region in the United States

Nine Corn Belt states account for 71 percent of the U S hog population. Six southern states hold 12 percent and the remaining 17 percent is shared among the other 33 states.

Union U. S

Wall to Wall Milwaukee Dining Spot Walls Carpeted

Local restaurant owner Bill Jarvis describes a Milwaukee dining room with wall to wall carpet on all four walls. He notes only five similar venues exist nationwide, three in New York and two in California.

Milwaukee Bill Jarvis New York California

Not So Faithful Dog Outshines in Fire Alarm

A 15 year old faithful dog failed to bark at a house fire, while a recently brought miniature schnauzer alerted the blaze, saving the home. The tale highlights an unlikely canine hero and questions loyalty expectations in accidents.

Baltimore

California and Utah Lead in High School Attendance

Sacramento California high school attendance tops states with Utah and California maintaining the highest student retention. Roy E Simpson California superintendent of public instruction notes the trend and compares state figures.

Sacramento Calif Utah California Roy E. Simpson

Magazine Christmas Subscriptions Cash and Payment Clubs

A brief notice outlines subscription options and payment clubs including ARLAN P KUHN HE 3-3951 for arranging Christmas magazine plans and related cash handling details.

Cash and Payment Clubs Arlan P. Kuhn - HE

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