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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1956
Page
4
Public notes project a baby boom with births reaching about four million and a forecast of long lifespans for 1957 babies. At 18 years old, 58 million youths under 18. Gildner family Christmas gathering spans U S and Germany. TV quiz show aspirants face rigorous screening, with few making final rounds.
A holiday dinner idea features a baked smoked ham with orange glaze and sweet potato puffs. The recipe specifies a 12 to 14 pound ham roasted to 160 degrees in a dry open-pan method, and includes a simple orange glaze and sweet potato puff instructions for a festive presentation.
A reader asks if a mother can force her 17 year old son to date every girl she approves while the sister resents the obligation. Ann advises the brother should date by choice and the mother’s control ends.
In Clarion Iowa John Cook five month old son of Rev and Mrs Frank Cook of Marshalltown was killed in a two car crash south of Clarion Friday. Arthur Rossman sixty six Clarion farmer driving the other car was in critical condition at a Clarion hospital. The Cook parents were listed in fair condition and their other son William eight was in good condition. The infant's death occurred minutes before 6 p.m. Friday and will not be counted as a New Year weekend highway fatality after holiday tabulation began.
The note advises avoiding dry skin as wrinkles appear and recommends faithful use of night cream. It mentions gently pulling skin smooth with adhesive plaster on wrinkles and choosing dark or neutral clothes for long wear. Accessories in current fashion colors satisfy color love safely. Regular washing of silver reduces polishing needs.
Mr and Mrs W G Marquardt of 105 Elm Tree Road announce the engagement of Sharon Lee Marquardt to Leonard Earl Cutrell Jr son of Mr and Mrs Leonard E Cutrell Sr of La Junta Colorado The wedding is set for April Miss Marquardt is a University of Colorado junior and Mr Cutrell a CU graduate teaching and coaching at Aurora High School Colorado
A reader suggests tackling sliver polishing chores in small weekly pieces. Rotate tasks to avoid wasting a full busy day on the project.
Martin Clark Jr. transfers from St. Olaf Hospital to Veterans Hospital Minneapolis. Paul and Mrs. Griese return from Lincoln and Omaha to Nicholson Avenue. Audrey Nelson of Sun Valley Road is a patient at St. Marys Hospital Rochester in room 4181. Donald and Duane Barber visited Aust in relatives with Kaylene Stevenson from Estherville Iowa, en route to Anaheim Calif. Christmas Eve dinner hosted by Charles Johnson household included numerous relatives and military members across several cities.
Miss Rosemary Perl was feted at a Thursday evening bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Vernon Gavin and Miss Janice Hansen at 805 E Water. Prizes went to Mrs. David Hansen and Mrs. Dean Nelson. door prize to Mrs. Donald Ranum. Mrs. Albert Perl received a corsage. The wedding to Donald Mandt is set for January 19 at Queen of Angels Church.
Mrs. Lillian Heydt hosted a Christmas party for the Sargeant Red Cross Sewing Unit on Thursday afternoon. Members donated to the unit treasury instead of exchanging gifts. guest Mrs. Gertrude Grovdahl attended. The next meeting is set for January 10 with Mrs. Heydt.
Miss Janice N Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs O T Anderson Adams became the bride of Wayne L Robinson son of Mr and Mrs Lester Robinson Fort Madison Iowa Sunday evening at Little Cedar Lutheran Church Adams Rev M L Witte was the officiant Mrs Raymond Schumann sang with piano by Mrs Donald Larson The couple will reside at 1226 Rochester Ave Iowa City after a short trip The bride a Northwest Institute of Medical Technology graduate works as a laboratory technician at University Hospital Iowa City The groom a University of Iowa graduate is a medical student there
Deer Creek Lutheran Church group Mission Circle met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Donald Severson in Carpenter Iowa with co host Mrs. Laurence Tree. Newly elected president Mrs Leonard Larson led plans for year projects and January entertainments by Mrs Curtis Taylor and Mrs Frank Shoremaker were announced.
Mr and Mrs Loren Jordan announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Dorothy to Kenneth Jan son of Mr and Mrs Louis Jan The wedding will be held January 12 at the Jordan home located at 506 Nicholson and Kenneth's address is 107 S Chatham The couple plans a private ceremony at home with family members in attendance
News for Women lists events in MNCintyre WRC IOOF Hall installation of officers. Church groups, YWCA, DAR dessert lunch, Lutheran guild, MilwaUkee club dessert luncheon, Royal Neighbors, Pomona Grange, Rosary society and LA to B meet in various locations.
Mrs. Martin Ahrens and family and Mr and Mrs Lambert Dorn with families from Lewiston Minnesota along with Mr and Mrs Ed Schieck and Mr and Mrs Chris Schieck and family and Mrs Carl Schieck from Waltham and Roger Folkman from Winona are listed among attendees.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Erickson of Trailer Village announce the engagement of their daughter Rosalee Kay to Gene Adams son of Mr and Mrs Donald Adams of Austin Acres No definite wedding date has been set Miss Erickson is in nurses training at St Marys Hospital Rochester and Mr Adams is serving with the Navy stationed at Memphis Tennessee They are spending the holidays with their parents.
Home care tips suggest airing clothes by hanging on shower rod then brushing with a clothes brush before storing. Emphasizes investing in good shoes and having feet measured by a salesman each purchase. A well fitting shoe should feel comfortable on day one.
Mr and Mrs J M Robb Hopkins Minnesota announce the engagement of their daughter Jean Ann to Richard E Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Roy Anderson 403 Sunset No date is set for the wedding Miss Robb studies x ray technology at St Olaf Hospital Anderson has attended the University of Minnesota three years and will enter service with the Naval Air Cadets in January
The Silver Star Club held a Christmas party Thursday at Mrs. Richard Murphy’s home in Lyle. Door prize went to Mrs. Arden Busse. The next meeting is set for Jan. 31 at Mrs. Walter Baldner Jr.’s home in Austin.
The article advocates investing in quality clothing for lasting value. It notes durable fabrics, good detailing, and long life through repeated dry cleaning. It contrasts smaller wardrobes for housewives with a working girl's need for a winter staple like a simple dark wool dress. It also offers beauty tips suggesting nightly castor oil use to improve eyebrows and lashes.
To reduce enlarged hand veins avoid hot water and keep hands perpendicular for a few seconds when possible. This practice helps relieve pressure and may aid circulation.
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