This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1952
Page
8
Saturday girls friendly meeting set for afternoon at Christ Episcopal Church reception room. Home care notes advise trimming the Christmas tree debark and placing it in water, blotting and changing pads when removing stains with dry cleaning fluid, and using cheesecloth with ammonia for water spots on furniture followed by an oily cloth.
Mr and Mrs Edward Bakke of 607 Grove announce the engagement of their daughter Eleanor to Vernon Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Sanford Johnson of 1007 Clark. A spring wedding is planned.
A vintage advertorial mixes Laura Wheeler crochet patterns for baby wear with a stern parental safety guide. It urges sending coins for patterns and catalogs, then lists fourteen toddler safety rules such as securing high chairs, gates on stairs, guarding windows, porch actions, and keeping dangerous items out of reach.
Gaynor Maddox shares a pineapple rice with ham dish from New Orleans, praising pre cooked rice as a modern staple. The recipe adapts to chicken livers with butter onion rice, seasonings, cream soup, milk, and parsley, baked until browned.
Mrs Embric Gordon marked her 77th birthday Monday at her Adams home with 25 relatives and friends. Gifts were given and a cake prepared by Mrs Melvin Lewison. Rev M Whitte gave a prayer.
Personal notes list Christmas Day visits from Mr. and Mrs. Eric Leu and many relatives in Adams and Austin. Mrs. Nomer Larson hosted Tuftee family Christmas party with Elmer Tuftee and others. Clarence Matteson celebrated a birthday at his Adams home with attendees including Rachel Matteson and Warren. Additional guests at Enright and Gallaher homes included numerous family members from Adams Brownsdale and Austin.
A New York feature urges doing at least part of decorating work oneself to save costs. A homeowner sewed slipcovers and drapes, aided by a Necchi sewing machine, and advises planning to handle tasks personally to allow better choices in paint and fabric.
An Anne Adams sewing pattern notice promotes pattern 4595 in multiple sizes with easy, casual style. It lists yardage for size 16 and nap contrast, notes complete illustrated instructions, and asks buyers to send thirty five cents plus postage to Anne Adams at Chicago Ill. Include name address zone size and style number.
Lingerie fashions this year feature two layer lace slips in navy over light blue and black over pink. Consumers are advised on washing methods including machine care with lukewarm water, mild soap, mesh bags, and selective load sizes, plus washbowl routines for extended wear and gentle handling of delicate fabrics. White nylon requires separate washing to prevent dye transfer and proper drip drying.
If you must leave them until the next day wrap the towel holding the lingerie in waxed paper and place in the refrigerator. Appliances carrying high wattage must be connected to convenient outlets. Lamp sockets are not for heavy use and could cause serious damage. Irons unused for long should be warmed rubbed with paraffin to prevent rust and covered from dust. Cut table mats from remaining good parts of scorched worn cloth. Damask can be dyed for mats.
Velvet hats can be freshened by letting a jet of steam from a boiling kettle permeate the fabric. Brush with a soft brush as you work to restore loft and remove wrinkles.
To dull a glossy finish use diluted denatured alcohol wrung from thin cheesecloth and pass lightly without lingering. A paste of lemon oil and rotten stone may help but apply with light strokes in straight lines.
A traditional tip advises placing a few drops of olive oil in the rinse water to keep old chamois gloves supple. This method aims to restore softness without harsh chemicals, using a common kitchen oil.
Family guests across Minnesota cities include Mr. and Mrs. Sommer in Willmar with Susan Jean Lovass, plus visits by Hovland Paul and Paul families in Minneapolis and Austin. A daughter Barbara Sue Lovass was born to L. H. Williams Jr. of St. Louis on December 23. Snakes do not have vocal cords.
Ruth Millett advises husbands to call with good news during the day, cook breakfast, plan occasional dates, listen attentively, show sympathy, praise her motherhood, and complete tasks without grumbling. Such small acts reassure and please a wife, making her feel valued and loved.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.