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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1956

Page

4

Austin youth dances at Terp Ballroom weekly

Phil Golberg outlines a summer entertainment plan for youths at the Terp Ballroom with Wednesday dances starting next week. Henry Charles Orchestra opens from 8 to 11 45 p m and youths must leave by 10 15 p m for curfew with other groups scheduled.

Austin Terp Ballroom Phil Golberg Henry Charles Bob White Chuck Hall Rockets Rod Aaberg Jules Herman Golberg

Luxurious Washington Wedding Draws Elite Eye

Mrs. Merriweather Post’s granddaughter Marjorie Merriweather Durant wed Donald Bowlers Waller in St. Thomas Episcopal Church with 27 bridesmaids and a grand reception at a nearby hotel. Notables, including Waller’s Maryland University fraternity brothers, attended a ceremony lavish in decor, cuisine, and champagne.

Merriweather Post Marjorie Merriweather Durant Donald Bowlers Waller University of Southern California Los Angeles Rams St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church Thomas W. Durant Washington, Conn Waller Maryland University

Bar of Justice Loving Drunk Driving Hearing Noted

A crowded court room in New Mexico witnesses a drunk driving hearing as a disoriented intruder staggers in. He heads for the table where the state's beer evidence rests, toppling cans as security and officers respond to the disturbance.

Loving N. M

Community group notices dash across town

Dozens of clubs from WOMEN SUNDAY CAMERA CLUB to YWCA board and Eagles Auxiliary announce dinners, picnics, meetings, and installations this week at IOOF Hall, Faith EUB Church, Todd Park, YWCA, Elks Club, FOE Hall, and local churches.

Jack Armstrong IOOF Tops Club R. O. Wigness Medary WSWS Faith Eub Church Bishop Rowe Delbert A. Hoffman Sheldon Lafayette Park Esther Rebekah Lodge ST. Clare's Unit E. J. Full Baldwin UNITY CES Todd Park Ywca Board of Directors YWCA GIA Baptist Builders First Baptist Church Herbert Larson Katri Tekawitha Orville Wangen 1718 River Parkway BPO Elks Club Eagles Auxiliary FOE Women’s Missionary Society Church of Christ Bishop Gilbert Christ Episcopal Church Bishop Brent Seek and Find Club OUR Savior’s Lutheran Guild

Klusmeier Nelson Betrothal Announced with Circle Meetings

Marilyn Joan Klusmeier and Ronald Edward Nelson announce their engagement as families share circular church group meetings. The couple plans no wedding date yet. Local circles and guilds at Holy Cross Lutheran Church schedule afternoon and evening gatherings with listed hosts and locations.

Marilyn Klusmeier Ronald E. Nelson Holy Cross Lutheran Church Dorcas John Lawrenz McKinley Mary Martha Ruth Roger E. Anderson Mower County Pomona Grange Sumner Grange Hall Racine Rosary Society St. Augustine Dining Hall

Hiatt and Bohi to Wed in Geneva June 17

Announcement cites Miss Barbara Hiatt daughter of Mr and Mrs Dean L Hiatt Gen Eva Nebraska and Daniel Bohi son of the Rev and Mrs William G Bohi Riceville Iowa as couple. The ceremony will be at First Congregational Church Geneva at p.m. with Rev Bohi officiating assisted by Rev Loyal Werner. Bohi will receive a BA from Doane College Crete Nebraska June 4 and plans medical studies in the fall.

Barbara Hiatt Dean L. Hiatt Geneva Neb Daniel Bohi William G. Bohi Riceville Iowa First Congregational Church Bohi Loyal Werner Riceville Congregational Church

Reunion trip notes and visits across states

Mrs. Sam Siegfreid returned home after three weeks with relatives in Seattle and Tacoma Washington. Mrs. John T. Bennett of Eugene Oregon arrived to visit nieces Miss Elizabeth Bennett and Mrs. C. L. Freeman and will attend the Lightly reunion on June 13.

Sam Siegfreid Freeborn Seattle Tacoma Wash John T. Bennett Eugene Ore Elizabeth Bennett Baldwin C. L. Freeman Austin Rt. 4

Half Size Fashion Pattern for Anne Adams Designs

A vintage pattern advertisement promotes Half Size Fashion Pattern 4706 for petite to fuller figures. It outlines sizes 142 1642 1842 2242 and 2442 with yardage for fabric and bolero, notes easy use and full illustrated instructions, and instructs sending 35 cents plus 5 cents for first class mail to Anne Adams at Austin Daily Herald Pattern Dept New York.

Anne Adams Austin Daily Herald West 17Th St New York N. Y

No Sanctuary Fight Ends With Arrest In Oklahoma City

Police say taxi dispatcher Raymond Gibson outran a scout car to what he believed was safety, but officers arrested him at his home after he drove onto the yard. The pursuit highlights a tense confrontation ending with Gibson’s arrest.

Oklahoma City Raymond Gibson Gibson

The Guest Unwelcome In a Woman’s Bathing Rooms

A feature warns that aging women with empty nests face new invasion by guests who misuse bath items. One-shot towels are replaced after use, powder puffs are left, toothpaste remains unopened, toothbrushes are scrubbed, and towels used to wax floors are hung on rods.

Mrs. Exception and the Rule Shaker Elizabeth Hawes

An article profiles Elizabeth Hawes as a provocative figure in fashion and cosmetics who rejects conventional grooming. It argues her extreme stance intrigues many and that women often adopt selective elements from haute couture or casual wear, balancing individuality with social expectations.

Elizabeth Hawes Miss Hawes

Sewing machine lamp improves needle light

The small lamp on a sewing machine provides focused illumination around the needle and presser foot, enhancing concentration but creating unwanted shadows when used alone.

Modest swimsuits gain buyers with broader styles

Readers are offered a survey of swimsuit options emphasizing modest designs and value for money. The piece notes increased varieties in the market and suggests shoppers can find more suit choices at affordable prices.

Bonita Majerus and August Larsen Exchange Vows

Mrs Alvina Majerus Brownsdale announces the marriage of her daughter Bonita to August Larsen Brownsdale. The ceremony was May 31 performed by Rev Peter Coleman. Attendants were Miss Kathleen Majerus and Carl Larsen. The couple will reside in Brownsvale after a wedding trip west.

Bonita Majerus August Larsen Alvina Majerus Brownsdale Bonita Peter Coleman Kathleen Majerus Carl Larsen

Danger in High Heels warns teens on heel use

The American Medical Association advises teens to avoid high heels until 16. From 16 to 18 heels should be worn only for events, and after 18 no more than four hours at a stretch. Early use risks tightening back leg muscles, with gradual adjustment possible but cautions remain. Alternate flats with modest heels for foot health.

The American Medical Association

Cleveland Firemen Battle Grease Fire at Residence

Fifteen firefighters responded to a grease fire in a Cleveland Tennessee home. One man smothered the blaze with a wet dish rag, quelling the flames.

Cleveland Tenn

Living room storage neglected in family relaxation space

The living room serves as the family relaxation center yet storage is neglected. It should provide space for magazines books games musical instruments and card tables and chairs.

New Baked Dish With Ham Rice and Cheese

A recipe describes a dish combining green pepper onion and butter with flour milk and American cheese. After thickening, add mustard ham and cooked rice then bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

Outdoor Kabob Feast Lets Summer Meals Shine

Nancy Nahnsen presents a backyard cooking feature with beef cheese bacon kabobs grilled 10 to 15 minutes and served with buttered vegetables and bread. The recipe includes potato fry time 20 to 30 minutes and a cheese fruit tray dessert with Cheddar Camembert bleu and Swiss.

Sewing Becomes Standard Skill for French Girls in Schools

The Chambre Syndicate School system in France requires sewing in all schools and highlights May shows where top student work is judged for entry into the dressmaking trades. Mary Brooks Picken and Dora Loues Miller discuss the program and career paths from basic stitches to tailoring and haute couture, noting strong job prospects for skilled graduates.

Associated Press Chambre Syndicate France Mary Brooks Picken Dora Loues Miller Harper Haute Couture

Wedding notices guidance for Herald readers

The Herald advises planners to submit wedding information to the office by 9 30 a m the day after the ceremony for publication. After a week announcements appear condensed. Wedding blanks are available and pictures must arrive two weeks after the event.

Herald

Stay on the Ground Floor Dear Mrs Landers

Advice column excerpts discuss social pressures at a university fraternity and family dynamics. The letters cover a student facing a threatening situation with an aggressive boyfriend, a married couple seeking happiness after a baby, a mother-in-law’s etiquette with a son-in-law, a widower seeking romance, and a teen questioning an engagement.

J. B

Woolson Laid In Oxygen Tent For Restful Sleep

Albert Woolson 109 year old Civil War veteran at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth Minnesota was placed in an oxygen tent Friday night to ease breathing and help him sleep securely. Hospital attendants said he had a quiet night and his condition did not worsen.

Ann Duluth Minn Albert Woolson St. Luke's Hospital

Ulwelling's Lawn Mower Shop Expands Since 1915

Ulwelling's Lawn Mower Shop announces a bigger and better operation at 1004 W College with a long history since its 1915 establishment. Advertisement appears in Adv. 3t Pee.

Ulwelling W. College

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