Mrs Harry Elliott to Caracas then Houston spring training trip
A Houston bound trip plans for Mrs Harry Elliott and her 5 month son Michael after boarding in Rochester. Her husband, a former Austin High School faculty member, played with the Austin Packers. The piece connects to local Christmas calendar prompts and a note on Joan Macy’s holiday visit.
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Rochester
Harry Elliott
Michael
Caracas
Venezuela
Houston
Texas
Harry
Elliott
Mary Lou Field
James F. Creegan
Johnson
Austin High School
Austin Packers
Home Study Club Hosts Christmas Party at Rosenthal Home
The Home Study Club met at Mrs. Kenneth Rosenthal's at 908 College for a Christmas luncheon and business meeting led by president Mrs. Hans Helgeson. Mrs. Julius Schottler and Mrs. Leo Reuter presented readings while Agnes Schottler sang two songs. Twenty two members and two guests exchanged gifts around the Christmas tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Study
Kenneth Rosenthal
College
Hans Helgeson
Julius Schottler
Leo Reuter
Agnes Schottler
Christmas Party for Cradle Roll Class at Baptist Church
The cradle roll department held a Thursday afternoon party in the church parlors. Thirty two children and their mothers attended as class movies played. Mrs. Edward Larkin led the program with help from Mrs. G H Coddington Mrs. LaVern Whittaker Mrs. Floyd Viall and Mrs. Roger Larson. Refreshments were served and gifts given to the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Edward Larkin
G. H. Coddington
LaVern Whittaker
Floyd Viall
Roger Larson
Personal Notes On Families Leaving For Winter
Mr and Mrs Carl Malmstad departed Tuesday for Florida to spend the winter. Mr and Mrs Pat Burns traveled to Long Beach California for several months. A daughter was born to S Sgt and Mrs Ken Brooks on December 15 in Selma Alabama correcting an earlier report of December 14. Mr and Mrs Stephen Lechner and daughter Margaret left Friday for a trip to New Mexico and California to visit friends. Chris Peterson of 105 S Franklin left Thursday night for Chicago to attend his mother Hilda Peterson’s funeral, formerly of Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Burns
Long Beach
Calif
S Sgt
Ken Brooks
Selma
Ala
Stephen Lechner
Margaret
New Mexico
Caliornia
Chris Peterson
S. Franklin
Chicago
Hilda Peterson
Austin
Vokaty Visit Spans Minneapolis to Concord on Trip
Mr and Mrs William Vokaty of Minneapolis visited her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Hall at 307 S Second Friday en route to Concord California where they plan to see Dr and Mrs Edward Boyson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Vokaty
Minneapolis
Harry Hall
Concord
Calif
Edward Boyson
Baby Growth Rates and When to Seek Advice
The article explains that babies gain weight at individual rates and that weekly weighing is often enough. Watch for happiness and hunger cues rather than daily changes, and consult a doctor if feeding seems off. Early rapid growth is common, with slower gains expected later as appetite becomes irregular.
Dolls and Paintings Highlight Holiday Program by Collectors Club
The Col lectors Club opened its Christmas program at the YWCA with a talk by Mrs. A P Johnson on My Favorite Dolls. Mary Margaret McBride's It Still Like Toys for Christmas was read. A Parian china head doll and a bisque headed doll were praised. Mrs. Steven Kloeckner prepared Story of Christ in Painting read by Mrs. Norman Miller. Gi de Vondone of Florence was cited as the most famous painter with Life of Christ murals. Prints by French Canadian artists were shown. The event closed with Christmas apron displays modeled by Mrs. John Scallon. Hostesses were Mrs. Matthew Carr Mrs. H W Hurlbut and Miss Mabel Olson. Refreshments served by Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Lafayette French.
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A. P. Johnson
Collectors Club
YWCA
Mary Margaret McBride
Christ
Steven Kloeckner
Norman Miller
Gi de Vondone
Florence
Italy
Arena Chapel
LS to B of LFE Dinner Party Before Christmas Fest
The LS to B of LFE held a dinner party at the Austin Bowl preceding the Christmas event at KC Hall on Thursday evening. Cards were played and gifts exchanged with prizes awarded to Mrs Leonard Alwelling Mrs Walter Stephenson and Mrs Milton Smith. The next session is scheduled for Jan 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Bowl
LFE
KC Hall
Leonard Alwelling
Walter Stephenson
Milton Smith
GIA and B of LE Hold Potluck Supper
Members of the GIA and B of LE met for a potluck supper Friday at the IOOF Hall. A short business session was held then gifts were exchanged during a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gia
IOOF
Project Club A Nutrition Lesson at Happy Homemaker meeting
A nutrition lesson was presented at the Happy Homemaker Project Club meeting held Thursday at Mrs. Ernest More's home near LeRoy. Instructors were Mrs. Norman Smith and Miss Ruth Keaton with Mrs. James Rowe assisting. After games, Christmas gifts were exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Homemaker Project Club
Ernest More
LeRoy
Norman Smith
Ruth Keaton
James Rowe
Anniversary Party Honors Bert Fergusons on 45th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Ferguson of 401 N. Second were honored at a surprise party marking their 45th wedding anniversary. A wedding scene by their daughter and son featured Mrs. Hauer in a dress once owned by Mrs. Paul Bunge. The couple received a family scrapbook and gifts from about 30 guests. Refreshments were provided by three daughters, Mrs. Bernadine Kerling, Mrs. Gladys Howden, and Mrs. Wilmer Hartwig.
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Bert Ferguson
Harold Hauer
Gaylord Ferguson
Hauer
Paul Bunge
Austin Rt. 1
Community Club and Society Gatherings This Week
Saturday the Married Couples Club of the Methodist Church meets at 905 N Third with Mr and Mrs James Williams. Monday Unity Chapter No 29 CES meets at Masonic Hall for initiation. St Zita Unit meets at 510 Division. Lansing Grange gathers at Lansing Hall. Ladybugs and Cooties host a 6 pm dinner at the VFW Hall with gifts exchanged. Tuesday Mapleview Women's Club meets with Mrs Francis Reed. AOUW Juniors hold a Christmas party at KC Hall. Beta Mu Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority held a Thursday Christmas party at Miss Margeen Granholm's home with plans for January rushing. Gifts exchanged and lunch served by Miss Granholm.
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The
Methodist Church
James Williams
CES
Masonic Hall
ST. Zita’s
Louis Kroc
Lansing Grange
Lansing Hall
VFW
Mapleview Women’s Club
Francis Reed
AOUW
KC Hall
Beta Mu
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
Margeen Granholm
Harmon
Bonnie Johnson
Dorothy Felton
Betty Mohn
Miss Granholm
Yale Program for Women's Circle at EUB meeting
Mrs Loren Terbeest and Mrs Harry Nagel led the EUB Women's Circle gathering in Spring Valley with Mrs Wesley Kasten as hostess. The program featured two carols by Mrs Nagel scripture and prayer by Rev D J Nagel and readings by Mrs Terbeest. Members exchanged secret sister gifts and donated nursery funds for the church. Lunch was served by Mrs Kasten Miss Ora Mae Smiley and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Johnson
Nancy and Mary Dralle
Mavis Jean Johnson
Dralle
Elmer Jensen
Loren Terbeest
Harry Nagel
EUB Women’s Circle
Spring Valley
Wesley Kasten
Nagel
D. J. Nagel
Terbeest
Kasten
Ora Mae Smiley
Robert Carson
Roger Carson
Anna Mensink
Carols and church groups share Christmas programs
Story and background of several Christmas carols presented by St. Olaf Lutheran Missionary Guild with a trio and narrators. New officers elected at Little Cedar Lutheran Ladies' Aid annual meeting. Christmas program by first graders. extensive officer slate and committee appointments announced. multiple groups held meetings at Adams church parlor with lunch served by hostesses.
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St. Olaf Lutheran Missionary Guild
Wilton Zeller
L. H. Williams
Reuben Strand
Ann Carlson
Solveig Strand
Mary Jo Meister
Herbert Jordan
A. L. Swenson
Constitution Committee
Williams
Dorcas Society
Paul Wogen
E. E. Plantikow
Little Cedar Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
Adams
Lee Hamilton
Roger Weness
Arden Neus
Karen Weness
Beverly Gilbertson
David Roe
Margarethe Holte
Gerald Hanson
Hamilton
Circle One
Orris Lewison
Martin Pederson
Maurice Halvorson
Lutheran Welfare
Ervin Stern
Harold Shurson
Women’s Missionary Federation
Gordon Hanson
Aaron Huseby
Arthur Lagervall
Donald Larson
Hagen Larson
Joy Larson
Nomer Larson
H. E. Lunde
Betrothal announced for Adeline Finbraaten and Louis Matsen
Eldred Finbraaten discloses the engagement of his sister Adeline Finbraaten of Evansville Indiana to Louis Matsen of Evansville. The wedding is planned for this month. Adeline is the daughter of the late Henry and Mrs Finbraaten of Grand Meadow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeline Finbraaten
Louis Matsen
Eldred Finbraaten
Grand Meadow
Evansville
Ind
Miss Finbraaten
Mrs
Henry Finbraaten
Club Demonstrates Yale Decorations
A Christmas decorations demonstration was given for the Growing Oaks Project Club at Miss Grace Bundy’s home near LeRoy. Co-hostess was Mrs. Elsa Enfield. After the demonstration by Mrs. Harold Knight and Mrs. Robert Cavanaugh, gifts were exchanged. Mrs. Freda Knode will host next with secret pals revealed.
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Growing Oaks Project Club
Grace Bundy
LeRoy
Elsa Enfield
Harold Knight
Robert Cavanaugh
Freda Knode
Sorosis Class Christmas Meeting at Methodist Church
The Sorosis Class held its Christmas gathering at the Methodist Church parlors with devotion by Mrs. C F Kehret. Mrs. Edwyna Perry gave gifts to teacher Miss Alta Reilly and Miss Edith Chandler. Next meeting set for Mrs. Arthur Nelson at 402 S Chatham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Bessie Baker
Lulu Hughson
C. F. Kehret
Edwyna Perry
Alta Reilly
Edith Chandler
Arthur Nelson
S. Chatham
Legion Auxiliary Luncheon at Spring Valley Club
The American Legion Auxiliary held a covered dish luncheon at the Legion Club in Spring Valley. Donations supported Gifts for Yanks and Forgotten Children of Veterans, and flags were given to Mrs. Roger Johns and Mrs. Kvam. Readings by Mrs. Sample and Mrs. Ness preceded carols and gift exchanges. Next meeting is January 15 at 1 PM.
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American Legion Auxiliary
The
Legion Club
Spring Valley
Roger Johns
Kvam
James Sample
Austen Ness
Joseph Hamre
Party for Mrs Mattie Dain Hosts in Austin and Yelm
Mrs Robert Schroeder hosted a Thursday afternoon party in Austin Rt. 5 in honor of Mrs Mattie Dain of Yelm Washington. Contests gave entertainment with several winners including Miss Alice Sullivan who took the Doug prize. Mr. and Mrs. O W Proeschel and Victor Dain left for River Falls Wisconsin to spend the holidays with relatives, while Mrs Dain visits in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Schroeder
Austin Rt. 5
Mattie Dain
Yelm
Wash
Contests
Roy Grundemeier
Marvin Proeschel
O. G. Christgau
Julius Hammermeister
Alice Sullivan
Clar
Ence Proeschel
Doug
Miss Sullivan
O. W. Proeschel
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Vargas Club
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Mrs. C. D. Macy
Joan
Lege
Columbia
Joan Did
Pher
W. E. Neuman
Oakland
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Mississippi
Florida
Virginia Nelson
Blooming Prairie
Warren Walburn
Virginia
Leone
Jane Rose
New York
Inez Cerf
Edna Eastman
Lansing
Frances E. Rose
Spokane
Rose Creek
Miss Rose
Rosenthal
Carl Malmstad
Baby
John Scallon
Matthew Carr
H. W. Hurlbut
Mabel Olson
Lafayette French
Community Guild
Rose Creek Community Guild
John Merrial
Bert Fergusons
Yale Program For Women’s Circle
Story of Carols Given Mission Guild
Little Cedar Ladies Aid
Yale
Legion Auxiliary
Argus
OME Pharmacy
STS
Helena Rubenstein
Pee Mase
Cero
St. Olaf Lutheran Church
KAUS
Pensions
Lutheran World Relief
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Fashion Academy Award
Emerson - Crosley - Westinghouse
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