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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1955
Page
4
A column records varied opinions from Austin men about men wearing Bermuda shorts in public. Quotes express reluctance, support, and practical concerns, reflecting era attitudes toward casual male dress.
Miss Janette Harriet Malo wed Duane Harlan Chinnow in a Sunday May 22 ceremony at Trinity Lutheran Church Hayfield. Rev E R Weeks officiated with Attendants Ervin Barchenger Valley Springs and Darlene Chinnow Vernal Moore. Ushers William Smith Erven Barchenger. The couple will reside in Texas where the groom serves in the armed forces.
Miss Darlene Thome was honored at a bridal shower at Mrs. Wilfred Thome’s home in Stacyville Friday evening. Hostesses were Mrs. Thome and Mrs. Clifford Hanson. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Gene Mayer Miss Agnes Koenigs Mrs. Vernon Mayer and Amelia Thome. Gifts displayed in a buggy were presented by Bethel Thome and Ramona Thome. Refreshments were served. Miss Thome’s marriage to Alfred Hemann will take place June 14 at St John the Baptist Church Johnsburg.
Miss Shirley Kephart of Riceville was feted at a pre nuptial shower in the Rumpus Room on Wednesday. Hostesses included Mrs. Klee and Mrs. Walk Jr among others. The event announced her upcoming marriage to John Saraga.
Numerous organizations including the IOOF Hall YWCA and various lodges plan afternoon or evening gatherings Monday through Thursday. Local units like Unity Chapter 29 CES St. Winifred BPO does Eagles Auxiliary and St. Zita Unit will hold events with members at multiple addresses.
Mrs George Miller addressed St Augustine Rosary Society on rural life focusing on Catholic women’s role in solving rural problems through study of land, joining farm groups, and Christian principles. Rose Creek’s Mrs Joe Fink described home garden shrines to promote devotion.
Mrs. John Esse was honored at a surprise shower at the home of Mrs. Donald Dougherty at 1905 Sheldon on Thursday evening. Thirteen guests attended with games played and a door prize won by Mrs. Arnold Bustad. Lunch was served by Mrs. Elton Murphy and Mrs. Richard Baxter, assisting hostesses.
Local groups including Cradle Roll and Women's Society of World Service meet at KC Hall Normandy Cafe and EUB Church parlors. The June cradle roll program at Evangel Lutheran Ladies Aid features readings and certificates for 14 children. District convention set for Northfield June 14 15 delegates elected.
The Women's Society of World Service at Sargeant EUB Church hosted a coin shower for newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Layen Adelmann. The program featured readings, music by a choir and duet, talks, and a purse presentation by Rev. Theodore Snider. Out of town guests joined in the celebration. Salt shakers or tin flower shakers suggested as seed dispensers for replanting.
An Austin resident Mrs Otto Lingbeck wins this week with an asparagus luncheon dish recipe. The column invites more submissions and shares several reader recipes including strawberry jam rose beads and a salad dressing. It notes a prize, a stop at the Herald office, and requests full names and addresses for future entries.
Mrs Alfred Weber at St Olaf Hospital room 204 is a patient as relatives William Norgan and family travel for a Sarasota vacation. Harry Judd ill with pneumonia at St Marys Rochester in sixth floor room. Betty Ann Anderson RN returns to St Marys School of Anesthesia after visiting parents Harry and Mrs Anderson. Mrs Jack Drake joined Lloyd Drake to Fort Eustis where they met discharged Cpl Jack Drake. Cpl and Mrs Drake plan Virginia Maryland Washington DC visits. Lloyd Drakes visit Washington and Ohio.
A young couple struggles with infant discipline and shared duties while managing work and home life. Ann Landers counsels counseling, referencing Ben Spock, urging both parents to mature, share parenting, and seek guidance to save the marriage and protect the baby.
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