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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1955

Page

5

Women groups plan meetings and events this week

Woman groups from Pomona Grange to Grace Lutheran announce evening and afternoon gatherings in Adams and Owatonna. Highlights include a bridal shower for Lois Huemoe ller, a cemetery flagpole dedication, and a farewell party for Mrs Roy Morgan with school and church activities noted.

Enterprise Cemetery Association Girls Friendly Society GFS Owatonna Dundas Grace Lutheran Church

Shower Honors Susan Renae Lukes Infant Daughter of Cpl Lukes

A Tuesday evening shower at the Charles Lukes home in Austin Rt. 3 celebrated Susan Renae Lukes child of Cpl and Mrs Dean Lukes. Muriel Hanson and Charlene Lukes led contests with prizes won by Mrs. Richard Kraushaar Mrs. Sidney Magnuson Mrs. Gale Russell and Mrs. Raymond Miller. Door prize went to Mrs Clifford Lenoch. Lunch for 30 guests was provided by Mrs Edward Hanson Mrs Stanley Florek and Mrs Walter Eagen aided by Mrs Charles Lukes. Mrs Lawrence Schewe opened gifts.

Susan Renae Cpl Dean Lukes Charles Lukes Austin Rt. 3 Lukes Muriel Hanson Charlene Lukes Richard Kraushaar Sidney Magnuson Gale Russell Raymond Miller Clifford Lenoch Edward Hanson Stanley Florek Walter Eagen Lawrence Schewe

Agnes Guy and Joel Ulven wed in Spring Valley

Agnes Guy of Spring Valley and Joel Ulven of Adams exchanged vows Thursday May 12 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Spring Valley. The Rev. W J Pilgrim officiated at 4 p.m. Judith Guy and Ronald Ulven attended. A reception followed at the Dinner Bell in Austin. The couple reside in Adams.

Agnes Guy Joel Ulven Spring Valley Adams Our Savior’s Lutheran Church W. J. Pilgrim Judith Guy Ronald Ulven Austin Mrs Ulven

Dale Ruesink Silver Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Dale Ruesink of Cherry Grove will celebrate their silver wedding anniversary Saturday. An open house from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. will be at their home with rain plan to move festivities to Cherry Grove church parlors.

Mrs Dale Ruesink Cherry Grove Cherry Grove Church

Royal Neighbors meet at Lorenzen home in London

Mrs. Thomas Lorenzen hosted nine Royal Neighbors of London members Tuesday at the Lorenzen residence. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Lorenzen and Mrs. Lawrence Lorenzen. The July gathering is planned for Mrs. John McGee’s Austin home.

Lorenzen Thomas Lorenzen Lyle Rt Royal Neighbors of London Lawrence Lorenzen John McGee Austin

Lutheran Ladies Aid Meets at LeRoy Church

The Lutheran Ladies Aid met at the LeRoy church parlors with Mrs Ben Unruh leading devotions and Bible study. Mrs Eldon Reed led the program including a vocal solo by Mrs Kenneth Ault with Mrs Lloyd Start, a reading on Alaska missions by Mrs G A Halver, and cradle roll certificates presented by Mrs Reed. Lunch was served by Circle Six Division A.

Ben Unruh Lutheran Ladies Aid LeRoy Eldon Reed Kenneth Ault Lloyd Start Alaska Missions G. A. Halver Reed Circle Six Division A

Picnic Luncheon for DAR Chapter Honors Flag Day

Twenty five members of Red Cedar Chapter DAR held a picnic luncheon at the home of Mrs. Charles S. Ashton 602 S. Kenwood with Mrs. Lon Enochson and Mrs. Gifford Perry arranging. Regent Mrs Matthew Carr led the business session as Mrs Enochson shared a Flag Day talk on the flag’s links to liberty.

Red Cedar Dar Charles S. Ashton S. Kenwood Lon Enochson Gifford Perry Alma Gasslander St. Paul M. E. Cook Marian West Matthew Carr Enochson

YWCA Camp Details and Rates Issued for Minnesota Girls

Information on YWCA summer camps in Minnesota outlines Lyman Lodge at Lake Minnetonka and Lake Pokegama sites near Grand Rapids. Programs run for girls seventh grade and up at Lyman Lodge with multi age units, while Pokegama targets ninth grade and older canoe trippers. Applications and details are available at the YWCA office.

YWCA Minnesota Gladys Emerson Lyman Lodge Lake Minnetonka Lake Pokegama Grand Rapids Big Island Lake Pokeyama Itasca North Shore Pokeyama Ely Emerson

Personal Notes Roundup of Adams Minnesota Area

Merritt Jensen remains a patient at St. Olaf Hospital. Mrs. Conlon travels to Minot for her nephew Roy Harmon’s death. Mrs. Martha Olson returns home after heart attack recovery at St. Olaf. Roy Moses and family visit from Seattle. Jack W. Smith’s graduation attended by multiple relatives. Joy Gondreau bridal shower. marriage to David Zerby planned for June 25 at Queen of Angels. Cpl. Dean Lukes departs for Fort Sill with wife and child moving to Lawton. Weness family picnic honors Ervin Weness’s birthday. Baptism celebration for Carol Jean Johnson hosted by the Johnson family. Local callers and sponsors noted at Adams event.

Martha Olson N. Kenwood St. Olaf Hospital Joy Gondreau Audrey Nemitz Marshall Louis Zerby Miss Gondreau David Zerby Queen of Angels Church Leonard Johnson Martha Johnson Adams Carol Jean Kenneth Legried Rudy Jech Georgia Moucha Austin Elsie Jech Norbert Elkton Legried Norbert Jech Martin Jech Lawrence Wiese Dexter

Rummage Sale At 1207 Padden This Week

A rummage sale offers children's and adults' clothing in all sizes Thursday through Saturday at 1207 Padden. Adv. 2T.

Mrs John White Hosts St Catherine Unit Event

Mrs John White of Rose Creek entertained 15 members and guests of St Catherine's unit on Wednesday evening. The meeting began with the Rosary and a study club led by Mrs John L Felton. Cards were sent to Mrs John Thill Sr Mrs Arnold Nelson and Mrs Matt Alwelling. Ann's Unit plans a joint meeting at the school hall on June 15 with hostesses Mrs Philip Higge and Mrs John Higge.

John White Rose Creek St. Catherine's John L. Felton John Thill Sr Arnold Nelson Matt Alwelling Ann Philip Higge John Higge

Cafe Curtains to Glamourize Windows in Your Home

Laura Wheeler presents Pattern 858 with cutting guides color trim and decor ideas to glamorize any room. Send 25 cents plus 5 cents extra for first class mail to Austin Daily Herald Needlecraft Dept New York for pattern copy and ordering details from the 1950s Laura Wheeler Catalog.

Laura Wheeler Austin Daily Herald Needlecraft Dept P. O Old Chelsea Station New York 11 N. Y

St Olaf Guild Plans District WMF Convention in June

St Olaf Lutheran Missionary Guild met at church parlors and announced the district WMF convention will be held in Northfield June 14 and 15 from 9 30 a m to 9 p m with multiple speakers including Dr Fred Schiotz ELC president and Mrs R W Kennard WMF first vice president Miss Dorothy Haas WMF president and Dr Alvin Rogness. The program features forums on WMF departments and a playlet by the Mothers Club.

WMF Northfield Chester Nockleby St. Olaf Lutheran Missionary Guild Fredrick Schiotz ELC R. W. Kennard Dorothy Haas American Lutheran Church Alvin Rogness Theological Seminary Nockleby M. H. Meyer St. Olaf Guild David Helgen Mothers Club Roger Brewster Leighton Turvold Robert Lange Robert Morem Leonard Johnson Kenneth Nelson Gordon Helland Mary Swenson Arthur L. Swenson Helgen Circle Four

Decorator Dorothy Draper Elevates Modern Homemaker Style

Dorothy Draper, famed interior designer, calls today’s homemakers the luckiest and smartest in history. She notes a decline in nonessentials and frills, favoring plastic fabrics, Formica surfaces, and washable wall coverings to cut maintenance. Her projects include Sulphur Springs hotel renovations and the Drake Hotel in Philadelphia, using bright colors, simplified staff uniforms, and easy care materials.

Dorothy Draper Drake Philadelphia

Behn Hosts Oakland Aid Meeting At Her Home

Mrs. Daryl Behn entertained 27 members and friends of the Oakland Baptist Ladies Aid at her home with Mrs. John Nyenhuis assisting. Mrs. Fred Arett led the business and devotional sessions while poems were read by Mrs. Rudolph Behn and Mrs. Myron Fawyer. Mrs. Cecil Siefkes read an article and the Rev. Siefkes offered prayer and spoke on Christian character. Lunch was served by hostesses including Mrs. Siefkes and Herman Gruis Jr.

Daryl Behn Oakland Baptist Ladies Aid John Nyenhuis Fred Arett Rudolph Behn Myron Fawyer Cecil Siefkes

Dear Ann Landers Advice Column Excerpts

A collage of short Q A items includes requests to recover a fiancé’s painting photo after an engagement ends, complaint about a party line, warnings about nagging spouses, cautions about returning to an ex, and guidance on kissing nerves for a 16 year old. The column preserves tone and names while offering neutral, practical solutions.

Mrs. Landers A. Smith Ann Landers R. R Buster

Rose Creek Club Holds Annual Picnic

Mrs. John Thill Sr. hosted the Rose Creek Literary Club at its annual picnic. A brief business session announced summer reading program readers for children 5 to 10 starting June 8 at 9 30 a.m. Prizes went to Mrs. James Cawley and Mrs. Melvin Schwartz in 500 and to Mrs. Albert Alwelling and Mrs. John Cress in bridge. The July meeting will be with Mrs. David Dana.

Seek and Find YWCA Hazel Foster O. C. Husemoller R. J. Full John Thill Sr Rose Creek James Cawley Melvin Schwartz Albert Alwelling John Cress David Dana

Broiling Lamb Chops Preparation Tips

The guide advises cutting lamb chops about one inch thick and two per portion. It suggests scoring the edges to prevent curling and rolling and skewering the ends with toothpicks. The result is said to taste good and look neat.

Local Classifieds Item List

Readable items include a girls bicycle a bowling ball girls clothes formals sizes 14 to 18 a hot plate dishes and mise. Address noted 1318 Park with back door reference.

Housewives Open 30 Million Cans Daily

The report notes American housewives open about 30 million tin cans each day for meals and cooking needs. The figure reflects widespread reliance on canned goods and suggests a growing industrial efficiency in food packaging and distribution.

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Ramsey Golf Club Harvey Fiala Loren Capretz Arthur Vogel Gus Marmesh Leonard Tree Sidney Russell Kenneth Welken Donald Bulger Standing Larry Daigneau Kenneth Ward Donald Thiessen Nels D. Nelson Raymond Troop L. E. Hatch Thurman Atwood Steven Kloeckner Mahlon Anderson Joe Bock Robert Hardwick Chris Bock Ramsey News For Women Ana Claude Moore Gleason Mower County Pomona Grange Concord Grange Hall Lois Huemoeller Little Cedar Lutheran Church Gerald Hanson Karne Lunde Irene Uglum Donald Patterson St. Ansgar Audrey Langrock Leo Hanson Fred Langrock Lyle Maurice Halvorson Ida Anderson Ruth Ann Hanson Marilyn Hanson Alvin Greenlee Oscar Bergene Walter Huemoeller Bruce Kermis Orville Bergene Virgil Bergene James Bergene Sandra Bergene Diane Lunde Newell Nelson Mason City Miss Huemoeller Adams Public School Ward Bergene Mrs. Aaby Bishop Brent Andrew Aaby Christ Episcopal Church Howard Allen George Rokes H. H. Mortenson Raby Housekeeping Anthony Geannakouri United T. J. Williams Mae Coon Albert Fuller Chester School LeRoy Presbyterian Guild Elmer Johnson A. Buesing Arthur B. Beisell Robert Davis W. G. Wells Roy Morgan Wilfred Denison Lyle Center Excelsior School Susan Renae Lukes Dale Ruesinks Will Sterling Walgreen Agency Drugs Sterling Shopping Center Ywca Camping Merritt Jensen Euclid Thomas A. Conlon Minot N. D Roy Harmon Roy Moses Seattle Wash Mr. Moses Gaylord Moses Johanna Davis Gerald Weaver Gary Pisci Gilmore City Iowa Lizzie Kelley Minneapolis Jack W. Smith John W. Smith McKinley Fort Sill Okla Lawton Weness Earl Weness Clifford Weness Ervin Hanson Kenneth Weness Melvin Ervin Weness Dorothy Roe AP Women’s Mrs. Behn Oakland P. S Sarah D.K Rose Creek Club Dorothy Gray Valve Dorothy Gray Salon Wold’s Drug Store Cosmetic Department Bridge Street MD Adela Tert
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