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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1976
Page
5
Students mingle during interludes as Leo Nelson Debbie Karsten Michael Bambrick and Jeannie Gooden enjoy drinks at the junior senior prom. White wrought iron furniture and flowers set a summer mood around the Terp.
A massive tornado could span up to one and a half miles wide and extend 200 miles with whirling winds reaching 300 miles. Since 1911 the Boy Scouts of America merit badge program has awarded over 47 million badges to scouts. Sir Gilbert Blane is credited with introducing lime juice to prevent scurvy in the British Navy.
Mary Susan Geraghty and Craig Underwood plan a July 30 wedding at First Lutheran Church. Miss Geraghty is Austin High School graduate. fiance works for Winnebago Industries in Forest City Iowa. families of Dorr and Underwood announce the marriage plans.
The Golden Age Club met Wednesday at the Moose Home to discuss plans for the annual bus trip. After the business meeting eight members played cards. Refreshments were served by the Women of the Moose led by hostess Mrs Delores Vietor.
Delegates from 41 Minnesota chapters meet June 46 at College of St. Teresa Winona for a state wide Delta Kappa Gamma gathering. Theta Chapter Austin sends Myrtle Vietor Polly Jelinek and Amanda Harver with Jessie Sims-keynote. Dr Jeanette Piccard to speak Sunday. Edith Etter to preside. events include reports awards workshops, a bicentennial show birthday luncheon and banquets.
Dear Ann Landers offers practical blunt counsel on moving from cuddling to twin beds with tact. The column covers a 50th wedding anniversary photo debate asking for majority rule and a secretary gifting conundrum highlighting boundaries in gifts between staff and bosses.
Mrs Gertrude A Olson will observe her 85th birthday on June 11. An open house from 2 to 4 p.m. will be held at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Jens Larson at 1504 4th Ave NW.
Mrs John Jones presented the program Care of Possessions and Earth during the Christian Women’s Fellowship at Sterling Christian Church on Thursday morning. She was assisted by Mrs May Smith Mrs Bruce Richardson and Mrs John Crist. A picnic with Oak Grove Center students is planned for Wednesday noon at Todd Park.
The piece advises choosing dark gray green or brown sunglasses to reduce glare at the beach. It notes pale lenses fade more quickly in bright sun and water reflections.
Ms Barbara Waters of Mankato national vice president installed officers of Austin Solo Parents Wednesday evening at the Elks Club. Elaine Boucher is president Lois Anderson is vice president Ralph Felsheim is second vice president Martha Drake is secretary Mary Thurston is treasurer. Dancing and cards followed with refreshments served.
Mrs. R. E. Cook reviewed her England trip at Red Cedar Chapter DAR meeting held Thursday. Hostess Mrs. F. Lloyd Young arranged a dessert luncheon with help from Mrs. Edna Nilan. Mrs. Donald Weseman and Mrs. Harold Newman attended the state board of regents meeting at Sibley House. president general's message was read and a defense report presented.
The article recalls the final major U S gold rush to the Black Hills of South Dakota where a 1874 military expedition first reported gold, marking a turning point in western settlement and mining history.
A seven mile trench cut by the Wisconsin River reaches depths over 100 feet in soft sandstone near Wisconsin Dells. The other notes describe 1902 Minnesota lumber output at about 22 billion board feet, Guatemala grebe nests weighing up to 100 pounds, and King John’s 13th century hunting at Kingsclere with a local weathervane commemorating harvest bugs bite incident.
The National Geographic Society explains rain on quick clay ground with high water content and little salt can trigger massive mudslides.
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