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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1960
Page
6
Rose Creek Enterprise Cemetery Assn. plans its annual meeting at Enterprise School Saturday evening. Local notices list Pomona Grange gathering at Concord Hall Friday evening and the cemetery group meeting in Rose Creek area.
St Olaf Lutheran Missionary Guild met at church parlors to report on the WMF circuit convention. Delegates were Mrs Orval Siverson and Mrs Inger Hanson, with Mrs Herbert Anfonson presiding in Mrs Wilton Zeller’s absence. John Rockne led devotions and showed a film Brazil Land of Today.
The Seek and Find Club met for its annual picnic on Wednesday evening at Mrs. Gertrude Shinnick’s patio. In a brief session the group voted a donation to the Austin Choralaires and planned a June 11 excursion to Stewartville Chatfield and Dodge Center.
At a Chicago show the National Restaurant Show announced the 20 Best Sandwiches of the Year from nearly 800 entries. Winners feature meat as a unifying ingredient with varied fillings and breads including Sky High Deluxe and Killarney Special with named entrants from Hayden House Omaha and Food Operations Inc New York.
Mr and Mrs Paul R Losey of Grand Meadow announce the engagement of their daughter Sharon Kay to Bruce Leidall son of Mr and Mrs LaVerne Leidall of Lyle No wedding date is set
The Women's Missionary Federation of Bear Creek Lutheran Church Grand Meadow marks its 75th anniversary with an open house on Wednesday. A program at 2 15 p.m. features speaker Mrs. Robert Ackerwold Blooming Prairie circuit social action chairman.
Mrs. Gareth Vrieze was elected president at the Sunshine Helpers meeting held at the Roger Temanson home in Spring Valley. Marion Davidson became vice president, Gerald Grabau secretary, Temanson treasurer, and Ray Shipton flower chairman. A $50 donation was made to the hospital fund. The next meeting is June 21 at Harold Thompson’s home.
Mr and Mrs Glenn H Darling observed their 25th wedding anniversary with a reception at the YWCA Thursday evening hosted by Miss Mary E Jicha for about 150 guests. Volunteers served and poured with a string quartet from Austin High School providing music.
Spoon vanilla ice cream into small paper cups and pack down. Sprinkle tops with crushed dried macaroons and freeze.
St Augustine Rosary Society announced a fall festival date of October 22 at the church dining hall. Mrs William Krebsbach also noted a council meeting at St Aiden Church Ellendale and a Deanery gathering. Msgr Robert Jennings spoke on June as the Month of the Sacred Heart and urged continued devotion.
Mrs. Robert Vietor entertained the Dizzy Dozen Birthday Club at a dessert luncheon on Thursday at 1906 4th Ave NE. Mrs. Richard Olson spoke of a New York trip, $500 was played, with prizes awarded to Mrs. Edwart Ar ett, Mrs. Roger Anderson, and Mrs. Harry Anderson. Mrs. William Sheedy will host the next meeting.
The Rose Creek Literary Club will continue the summer library reading program this year with Dorothy Majerus in charge. At the annual picnic at Maurice Halverson home in Rose Creek, prizes were awarded from bridge games won by Mrs. John Cress and Mrs. Willard Thayer and by Mrs. Alvin Carlson and Mrs. C West Moreland in 500. Mrs. Albert Alwelling will entertain in July.
Mrs John Kraft of Dexter hosted the Dexter Floral Club at a luncheon with readings by Miss Etta Howe and piano pieces by Mrs Elizabeth Horstman and Mrs Kraft. Attendees included numerous Dexter and Austin residents. The July meeting will be a picnic at Sutton Park.
Mr and Mrs Charles Vail transformed their basement at 300 19th St SW Austin into an Early American parlor. They fixed brick wall alcoves, a cook stove, spinning wheel, clock, organ and mementos from family history. A lake scene window mural adds a Minnesota touch enhancing the homelike setting.
Miss Joan Fogdall Austin High School senior and Miss Lola Milbrath Elkton High were honored as DAR good citizens of the year at a Red Cedar Chapter luncheon hosted by Mrs. F A Scott and Mrs. Paul Robertson at 2101 3rd Ave SW. Dora Tollefson spoke on Rehabilitation for the Disabled. Nettie La Bar spoke on Conservation Keeping Birds Happy Our Heritage. Charter members honored included Mrs. Ward Hurlbut, Mrs. Marion Jenks and Mrs. Julia Cook who received a birthday card for Mrs. Cook of White Bear Lake turning 91.
New officers were elected by the Frankford Floral Club on Tuesday at Old Stone School Spring Valley. Mrs Rollin Shipton is president Mrs Maurice Eddy vice president Mrs Ernest Lage secretary treasurer Mrs Lage Mrs L Galloway Mrs Clell Davis purchasing committee.
The Bishop Brent Unit of Christ Episcopal Church held a picnic Wednesday at Mrs. Robert Paton’s home 1304 10th St NW. A social afternoon followed the luncheon with guests Robert Paton and George Rokes. The next meeting is planned for September with Mrs. H H Mortenson on Highway 218 South.
Miss Francine Elaine Pensinger and Gary G. Davidson were married Wednesday at the Church of Christ in Storm Lake Iowa. The Rev Alvin Giese officiated the double ring ceremony. After a trip the couple will reside in Austin.
Society brief announces a clothing rummage sale with items of all kinds and sizes. Doors open Thursday through Saturday at the garage location 1307 9th Ave NW Walnut. Proceeds support unspecified society activities.
Salvation Army unit at 418 2nd Ave NE Bridge hosts a Friday evening sale from 5 to 8. Adg. 1T.
Mother of Sorrow Unit hosted by Mrs Harlan Mandler on Austin Route 5 with Rosary led by Mrs Keith Weis and a 7 15 Mass at Queen of Angels Church planned for farmers. Prizes awarded to several members. Mother Mary Unit hosted by Mrs William Malone on Austin Route 2 with Rosary led by Mrs Fred Gravenish and plans made to buy a layette for the Pope store room. During social hour 500 winners included Mrs Elmer Rathjen and Miss Cecelia Mueller.
Ann Landers faces a flood of letters debating how a 16 year old’s $40 monthly inheritance should be used. Readers argue whether the stepfather or four siblings deserve help, or if the money should fund the girl’s college. The exchange reflects family finances and moral obligations.
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