Miss Leola Roper Becomes Bride of Burton Whisler
Leola Roper daughter of Mrs Roy Sawdey LeRoy and Burton Whisler son of Mrs J C Whisler LeRoy were married at Westminster Presbyterian Austin Rev Lyndon Schendel officiating at 4 p m The bride wore light blue wool jersey with blue pearls The corsage white orchid. reception for 45 at J C Whisler home. They will live on a farm near LeRoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leola Roper
Burton Whisler
Roy Sawdey
LeRoy
J. C. Whisler
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Austin
Lyndon Schendel
Russell Whisler
Russell Whisker
Lydia Freerksen
Earl Sawdey
Jack Hegge
Rose Creek
Wendell Hamilton
Barbara Hoon
Iowa
Whisler
LeRoy High School
Geo. A. Hormel & Co
Leonard L Hamm to Wed Jan 2
Leonard L Hamm and Irma Jean Halfman announce their engagement and wedding set for January 2 at Immaculate Conception Church in Charles City Iowa. Irma Jean Halfman is employed at Cedar Valley Hospital. Hamm works at St Charles Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Halfman
Stacyville
Iowa
Irma Jean
Leonard Lee Hamm
Milo Hamm
Charles City
Immaculate Conception Church
Miss Halfman
Cedar Valley Hospital
Mr. Hamm
St. Charles Hotel
Banfield School Hosts Holiday Open House
Banfield School held an open house on Tuesday from 3 15 to p m. Decorated classrooms and halls echoed with Christmas carols as PTA executive members served cookies and coffee in the cafeteria. Mrs Harold Radke and Mrs Roger Catherwood poured beverages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banfield School
PTA
Harold Radke
Roger Catherwood
Saack and Groby Exchange Vows in Double Ring Ceremony
Margaret Saack of Austin and Elmer Groby of Spring Valley wed in a double ring ceremony at St. John's Lutheran parsonage with Rev. Robert Hamp officiating at 7 30 p.m. A reception for 50 followed at the Winter home in Lyle. The couple will reside at 800 W Winona after a short trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Saack
Austin
Elmer Groby
Spring Valley
Robert Hamp
St. John’s Lutheran Parsonage
Lyle
Kenneth Simonson
Gloria Winter
Fred
Russell Severson
Robert Reimers
Groby
W. Winona
Rosary Society Elects Mrs State Rosary President at St Peter’s
The St. Peter’s Rosary Society in Rose Creek elected Mrs. Gibert State as president during Friday’s school gathering. Other officers include Mrs. Adolph Brown as vice president and Mrs. John Cress as secretary treasurer, with unit chairpersons named for each parish group. Lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibert State
St. Peter's Rosary Society
Rose Creek
Adolph Brown
John Cress
St. Ann
James Cawley
Nicholas Meyer
St. Catherine
Matt Ulwelling
Melvin Schnorenberg
St. Elizabeth
Albert Ulwelling
Harold Samuelson
St. Margaret
Emmet Scott
Gus Blom
St. Clara
Personal notes from the community life
Nancy Bell underwent surgery at St. Olaf Hospital and rests in room 165. The Get-Togethr Club held a Christmas party at Mrs. William Taylor’s home. next meeting Jan 25 will be with Mrs. James A. Taylor. Mrs. Jens Nielsen recovers at Austin Rt. 1 after a washing machine accident. Grant Rowell and wife held open house for their golden wedding anniversary. Oren Quam flies to Baltimore to spend holidays with their daughter-in-law and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. David Goslee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Bell
Get-Togethr Club
William Taylor
James A. Taylor
Jens Nielsen
Austin Rt. 1
Grant Rowell
Grand Meadow
Oren Quam
Baltimore
David Goslee
Christmas Party for Mothers Club at Enterprise School
The Mothers Club of Excelsior District held a Saturday evening Christmas party at Enterprise School Lyle Center. A potluck supper served the families followed by a program of songs recitations and a visit with Santa Claus. Gifts were exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Harold McDowell
William McCloud
LeRoy
Victor
Warren Ewy
Walter Affeldt
Mothers Club of Excelsior District
Enterprise School
Lyle Center
TOPS Club Plans Holiday Schedule
TOPS Club held a regular session Monday evening at Shaw Gym with group carol singing led by Mrs. Everett Lee. No meetings for two weeks. weighing-ins set for Dec 26 and Jan 2 at Mrs. Everett Combs residence 403 N Seventh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TOPS
Tops Club 2
Shaw Gym
Everett Lee
Everett Combs
Mrs C V Smith Elected Shrine Auxiliary President
Mrs. C. V. Smith was elected president of the Shrine Auxiliary at a Tuesday afternoon meeting in the Masonic Hall. Also named to offices were Mrs. John Loring vice president Mrs. George Ewoldt secretary Mrs. Arthur Sucha treasurer. luncheon served by Mrs. George MacLaren Mrs. H. B. Lidstone Mrs. Geoffrey Miller and Mrs. Joe Dauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meatrons of
Mecca
OES
Lynn Wilsie
Grand Meadow
R. E. Burrington
Wilsie
H. J. Burrington
Lydia Schleiger
N. 8. Jacobsen
Leo Miller
Hans Schneider
St. Catherine’s
Adams
Hedwig Ulwelling
Steven Klapperich
A. J. Nagel
John Gilgenbach
Edward Winkels
William Raven
Arne Olson
Math Schmitz
St. Margaret’s
C. V. Smith
Shrine Auxiliary
Masonic Hall
John Loring
George Ewoldt
Arthur Sucha
George MacLaren
H. B. Lidstone
Geoffrey Miller
Joe Dauer
Mrs White Hosts Fidelis Class Christmas Party
Mrs. White served as hostess to the Fidelis Class of the First Baptist Church for a Christmas party. Prayer and devotions were led by Miss Ruth Fowler before gifts were exchanged and lunch was served by Mrs. White, Mrs. Ross McClain, and Miss Fowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. White
Fidelis
Paul White
First Baptist Church
Ruth Fowler
White
Ross McClain
Miss Fowler
Christmas Message Heard By Guild Circle 30
The Rev. Arthur L. Swenson opened Circle 30 of St. Olaf Lutheran Missionary Guild with a Christmas message. Hostess Mrs. Clifford Walcott welcomed attendees at 1710 Mower Drive while Mrs. Donald Ramlo led the Bible study. Worship offering prayer was given by Mrs. Idore Larson and joined with Mrs. Forest Norris of 1704 River Parkway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Swenson
Circle 30
St. Olaf Lutheran Missionary Guild
Clifford Wolcott
Mower Drive
Donald Ramlo
Idore Larson
Missionary Christmas Parties Hosted by Naomi and Ruth Societies
Naomi Mission Society held a Christmas party Friday at Mrs. Henry Himebaugh's home with carols devotions and a Zulu mission letter read by Mrs. Robert Kellogg. A potluck followed with Miss Nora Halverson assisting. Ruth Society hosted at Mrs. Herbert Osmundson's home with carols readings and devotions. January session planned at Philip Underdahl's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Mission Society
Henry Himebaugh
Adams
Joy Nelson
Elmer Greenlee
June Krome
Zululand
Robert Kellogg
Nora Halverson
Ruth Society
Herbert Osmundson
Ray Harrington
Ruth Otto
Walter Underdahl
Philip Underdahl
Accordion Students Celebrate Christmas Party
Mr and Mrs Ronald Dodds of South Kenwood hosted a Christmas party for their accordion students and parents. Maynard Wengert Margaret Jensen Dana Lillie and Kathrine Haskins performed a selections program. Other guests included Manley Wengert Alfred Jensen Mrs Willard Lillie and Sandra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Dodds
South Kenwood
Woman 29 reveals seven marriages in plea to Ann Landers
A 29 year old writer recounts seven marriages starting at age 14 and 31 months in hospitals after abuse by husbands. She aims to publish a book as a guide for young girls, noting gifts, exchanges, and refreshments in the exchange with Ann Landers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Garden Club Hosts Christmas Party in Tappi Home
The Friendly Garden Club of Tappi held a Christmas gathering at Mrs. Lawrence Lewison’s home Friday afternoon. Gifts were exchanged with secret pals announced and a miniature arrangement contest was planned for the next session. Readings by Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Jensen and a vocal solo by Mrs. Albert Rugg complemented the social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publicity Committee
Women of Moose
John W. Smith
McKinley
Milton Norton
W. Allegheney
Mooseheart
John Gutenberg
W. Bridge
Helen Tracy
Rachel Holt
Leroy Lerum
Johnson
Friendly Garden Club
Tappi
Lawrence Lewison
Jensen
Albert Rugg
Bernard Emory
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Austin (Minn
Herald
Irma Halfman
Leonard L. Hamm
Mrs. Kiefer
Taopi Birthday Club
Floyd Kiefer
Taopi
John John
William Hueman
Vern Weibrand
Paul Winkels
Joy Lastine
Bryan Kemmish
Emmett Kiefer
Edward Kiefer
Walter Winter
Bestman
Rosary Society
Farmerette Club
Riceville
Saratoga Hall
Royal Acres Club
Arvid L. Satterloff
Highway 16 West
V. Sorenson
Earl Quamn
Harold Whitcomb
Gordon Hanson
Louise Pruitt
Florida
Octo
O. L. Gravlin
Bauman
Mabel Blaiskey
Leo Kulas
Victor Clark
Roscoe Blanchard
Smith’s
Pao Hha
Bots & Grls
Mothers Club
Guild Circle Hears
Forest Norris
1704
River Parkway
Sherbet
Schwen
Sue
Ann Landers
Frank Haskins
Garden Club
NORAD
Sympton
Johnson Howe
East Mill
Cate Pakned
Maiden Fort
Foulard Tweed
Eldorado Black
Platina
Zibeline
Forstmann’s
Blin & Blin
Cloud No
Borgana
Rose
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