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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1963

Page

6

Golden Age Club Christmas Dinner Draws Local Guests

About 120 Golden Age Club members attended a noon Christmas dinner at the Moose Home. Rev. William Vogel led prayer. Club president Edward Zimmerman introduced guests including Mayor Roger Svejkovsky and city officials. Sixth grade students from Banfield School under Sterlin Thompson sang carols as the Women of Moose served the meal. Swen Olson of Calgary attended as a guest.

Golden Age Club Moose Home William Vogel Edward Zimmerman Roger Svejkovsky Robert Cook The Moose Lodge Dennis Deneen Park and Recreation Board Don Jones Kqaq Pat Sargent Herald Vogel Thomas Belton Eva Krausert Women of Moose Swen Christine Nielsen Loyl Heimsness Joe Bock

Neighborhood Club Gathering at Mahoney Home

Mrs. Donald Mahoney of LeRoy hosted the Neighborhood Birthday Club Tuesday with Mrs. Charles Hastings assisting. They celebrated Mrs. Clarence Jones's birthday, played bingo, and exchanged Christmas gifts.

Neighborhood Club Mahoney Home Donald Mahoney LeRoy Charles Hastings Clarence Jones

Secret Sisters Exchange at Le Roy Christmas Party

Rebekah Lodge hosted a Christmas party in Le Roy on Wednesday with the Secret Sisters exchange. Mrs. Donald Mahoney served as hostess, and travelers bingo and other games were played yielding a prize for Miss Lu Runnestrand.

Rebekah Lodge LeRoy Donald Mahoney Lu Runnestrand

Christmas Notes Holiday Plans for Herald Readers

Readers are invited to share Christmas plans with the Herald next Tuesday. Submissions may be mailed delivered to the office or telephoned. The deadline is 9 30 a m Tuesday but early delivery is appreciated.

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Home Study Club Presents Gifts for Children at Meeting

The Home Study Club collected gifts for retarded children at Thursday's meeting. Hostess Mrs. Harlow Sayles assisted by Mrs. Willard Thayer. Mrs. Homer Warrington led the program titled Christmas Traditions in Other Countries. Mrs. Wilbur Sayles will entertain in January.

Home Study Club Harlow Sayles Willard Thayer Homer Warrington Wilbur Sayles

40-Foot Plunge Kills Iowa Driver

Henry Adam Lehl, 59, of near Spragueville was found dead Thursday night in a wrecked car on a Jackson County road about 32 miles south of here. He apparently was alone in the car when it went off the road at a curve bankment.

Springbrook Iowa Henry Adam Lehl Spragueville Jackson County Here Lehl

Shower Honors Marcia White

Bridal shower honors Miss Marcia White at the home of Mrs. Donald Champlin 1404 7th Ave NW. Hostesses were Mrs. Champlin Mrs. Russell Mayrick and Mrs. H A Henrichs. Prizes were won by Mrs. Roscoe White and Mrs. David Perkins. Door prize went to Mrs. Gordon White. Miss White to wed Walter Klement Jr at First Methodist Church Saturday.

Marcia White Donald Champlin 7Th Ave Champlin Russell Mayrick H. A. Henrichs Roscoe White David Perkins Gordon White Miss White Walter Klement Jr First Methodist Church

Sorosis Class Potluck Supper at First Methodist Church

Mrs Glenn Hose and Nancy hosted the Sorosis Class potluck at First Methodist Church on 106 6th St NE. Co hostess Florence Rich mond read The Christmas Story. Mrs Bessie Baker read The Lights Speak and Mavis Kosel played piano as Nancy Hose Mary Paulson Peggy and Patricia Carney performed in quartet with group singing and tray favors shared as Santa Claus visited.

Glenn Hose Nancy 6Th St. NE First Methodist Church Florence Richmond Bessie Baker Hose Mavis Kosel Nancy Hose Mary Paulson Peggy Patricia Carney Santa Claus

Doctor Sued But He Wins in Court

A Lee County District Court jury denied $150 000 in damages in a suit by Keokuk couple Charles and Marcene Rowan against Dr. Robert Kemp of Keokuk. The verdict favored the doctor, finding no liability.

Fort Madison Iowa Lee County District Keokuk Charles Rowan Marcene Robert Kemp

Rev Quibell Installs Adams Church Officers

Rev Wayne Quibell installs officers at Little Cedar Lutheran Church in Adams during a Wednesday gathering. Officers named include Mrs William Wigham president and Mrs Martin Prescott vice president with several role holders and a library gift presentation from Sister Ella Knutson of Chicago. Lunch followed by Circle 1.

Wayne Quibell Little Cedar Lutheran Church Adams William Wigham Martin Prescott Everette Roe James Bergene Harlan Rogne Lee Hamilton David Anderson Gayle Bergstrom Ethel Barrows

Mrs Anderson Leads Devotions at Hannah Mothers Club

Lenora Anderson led devotions when the Hannah Mothers Club met at the home of Mrs William Allen Adams. The program featured a history of carols Songs of Joy and Christmas readings by Mrs Ethel Barrows. Scripture and prayer were led by Mrs Anderson. Hostesses were Mrs Virgil Bergene and Mrs Allen.

Lenora Anderson Hannah Mothers Club William Allen Adams Ethel Barrows Anderson Virgil Bergene Allen

Deadlines for Women’s Page Event and Wedding Notices

Information for events in Austin must reach the Herald by 9 30 a m the day after the event but can be accepted until 9 30 a m the second day A third day is allowed for events outside the city Wedding notices should arrive before the ceremony or by 9 30 a m the day after After that they will be condensed and after a week only announcements appear Wedding photos must be received within 12 days of the ceremony.

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Betty Roemeling and Everett Evanson to Wed in May

Engagement announced by Mr and Mrs Maynard Roemeling of Laverne Minnesota for their daughter Betty to Everett A Evanson son of Mr and Mrs Annis Evanson of 507 12th St SW A May wedding is planned. Also notes 1962 American dairy consumption at 640 pounds per person.

Betty Roemeling Everett Evanson Maynard Roemeling Laverne, Minn Betty Everett A. Evanson Annis Evanson 12Th St

Yale Club Welcomes Three Newcomers at Christmas Party

The Newcomers Club gathered Thursday at the YWCA to introduce three newcomers Mrs William Redman Mrs James Embholz and Mrs Robert Penne. The Mellowtones a sophomore triple trio from Austin High School performed and a gift exchange followed. Farewell gifts were given to Mrs Robert Nordeen and Mrs Donald Green who will leave Austin. Door prize went to Mrs William Dohrmann. Court whist prizes were won by Mrs Paul Reading and Mrs Esther Baker. Lunch was provided by several members and a hair stylist is planned for the next meeting.

YWCA William Redman James Embholz Robert Penne Mellowtones Austin High School Robert Nordeen Donald Green Austin William Dorhmann Paul Reading Esther Baker Douglas Christoffer Edward Esk Dohrmann

Smorgasbord for Elkton Club

The Stitch and Sew Club of Elkton held a Tuesday gathering at Mrs. Roland Blom’s home featuring a smorgasbord. Members exchanged gifts and revealed secret pals. a Christmas gift box was packed for a patient at Rochester State Hospital. Mrs. Ernest Lechnir won the door prize. Mrs. Keith Wilson attended.

Elkton Roland Blom Rochester State Hospital Ernest Lechnir Keith Wilson

Mrs. E Heydt Hosts Brownsdale Study Club

Mrs. Elmer Heydt hosted the Brownsdale Study Club with Mrs. Carlisle Madison presiding. Papers were read by Mrs. Florence Peet on Death Valley and by Mrs. Madison on The State of Wyoming, plus a 26 year old meeting recording was reviewed. Mrs. Howard Hill to host January 15.

Elmer Heydt Brownsdale Study Club Carlisle Madison Death Valley Florence Peet State of Wyoming Madison Howard Hill

Mrs Morris Addresses Church Group at Pot Luck Supper

Mrs Lloyd Morris of Jamai ca studying at Minnesota Bible College spoke at an all church pot luck held by the Church of Christ. Duets and quartets performed by local members and a girls choir sang with piano accompaniment. Arthur McAllister offered prayer and Mrs F H Skinner read the Christmas Story. Next meeting set for Jan 22 at the church.

Lloyd Morris Jamaica Minnesota Bible College Minneapolis Church of Christ Jurene Hogan Donna Kiewatt Leon Vlasaty Harold Rhodes Ben Sterling Ralph Hogan Walter Osterholt Irene Lagervall Arthur McAllister F. H. Skinner

Wedding Information Rules for Herald Listings

Guidelines require advance notice for weddings or by 9 30 a m the day after the ceremony. After that time notices are condensed and after one week only an announcement appears. Blank forms are available at the Herald office or mailed on request. Photos must arrive within 12 days after the wedding.

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Ann Landers Advice Column Highlights Family Struggles

Readers seek guidance on child behavior issues and marriage strains. A mother describes a difficult six year old and disrupted neighbor relations, while another laments retirement-era social shifts and a domineering husband at bridge. A third worries about funding a daughter's wedding while honoring her son.

Dear Ann Landers

Party Line Club Honors Members

The Party Line Club observed the birthdays of Mrs. Paul Wehner and Mrs. Harold Jern berg at its Thursday gathering hosted by Mrs. Willard Wagner at 2703 12th St. SW. Women played games, awarded prizes, exchanged gifts, and drew new secret pals for the year. Guests included Mrs. Leo Heimer and Mrs. Leonard Reagan. The next meeting on Jan. 16 will be hosted by Mrs. Wehner at 1210 24th Ave. SW.

Paul Wehner Harold Jernberg Willard Wagner 12Th St Dennis Schleusner Henry Lammers Leo Heimer Leonard Reagan Wehner 24Th Ave

Routers Hold Cookie Exchange

A cookie exchange was held by the Lansing Rural Routers Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Corey Hanson from Austin Route 1 hosted the event. Members exchanged gifts during the gathering.

Lansing Rural Routers Corey Hanson Austin Rt. 1

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Minnie Belden E. A. Zimmerman Elia Pell Albie Svejkov Sky Max Horeck Fred Everson Lyman Lingbeck Lingbeck Roland Remington Rogers Jewelry WNI Knouer Mkt Whitman Messenger Fairhill Wold‘s Drug Store 2Nd Ave. NW Quibell Adams Church Mrs. Anderson Corey’s Viking Sewing Machine Co East Side 4Th Yale Smorgasbord Elkton Club Mrs. E. Heydt Mrs. Morris Fourth Ave Ann Landers Reginald Ann Austin Daily Herald Party Line Club Gifty Mele 1St St. Wa. Sait Interiors Austin Drug Loft’s LOFT Meen Sundeys
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