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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1959
Page
5
Moscow neighbors club scheduled for Friday evening at Moscow Community Hall. Rose Creek Enterprise Cemetery Association to hold its annual meeting that evening at Enterprise School.
Mrs Arnold Hatten of Highway North hosted a church unit meeting at which plans were set to serve refreshments on June 17 and 24. Mrs Hatten and Mrs Keith Wiese led the rosary recitation as prizes were awarded to Mrs Harlan Mandler and Mrs Bernard Wehner during the social hour.
Mrs Harold Fredrickson was named president of the Carpenter Music Mothers Club at Carpenter School. Other officers include Mrs Richard Scheffel as vice president and Mrs Carl Rowe as secretary. Refreshments were served by several members.
Suzanne Peterson was honored at a Thursday evening bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Daniel Miller at 1708 Mower. Prizes were awarded to guests including Mrs. Joseph Rosavy and Mrs. Palmer Erickson. Peterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Peterson of 1803 Fox Street, will marry David Norris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Norris of 1704 River Parkway, on June 20 at Queen of Angels Church.
Red Cedar Chapter DAR completed a tea honoring state regent Mrs. F Lloyd Young at the YWCA on Thursday with Miss Edna Fastman as hostess and Mrs D Wallace as guest. A corsage for Mrs C F Cook marked her 90th birthday. Mrs F A Scott read the president's message and was named geography records chair. Mrs Paul A Robertson read an article on Mariah Sandford before lunch prepared by Mrs Harry Cerf, Mrs Cook, and Mrs Marion Jenks.
St Theresa Unit met at St Patrick Church in LeRoy to plan a bake sale for June 20 with Mrs Phillip Martinek and Mrs William Baker as hostesses. Rosary was led by Mrs Marvin Winkels and plans for July wedding dinner were made. St Mary Unit met at church parlor with officers and Mrs Loren Krueger leading Rosary.
Brownie Scouts will begin summer camp Monday at the Girl Scout cabin west of Austin. Seventeen fourth graders attend the first session from June 8 to 12, with daily bus transport and a Thursday overnight. Activities include birds flowers trees crafts cooking and a Seven Springs hike.
A shower complimenting Mrs Edward Bure was held Wednesday evening at 1300 N Fightown home of Mrs Very Lord. Games were played and prizes awarded to Mrs Horace Carey Mrs A Bure Mrs Roy Richards Mrs Clarence Swenson Mrs Larry Janzen Mrs Thomas Jennings Mrs Fred Reinartz. Mrs Jennings received the door prize. Hostesses were Mrs Lord Mrs Lyle Floneker and Mrs Alfred Schmidt.
Dorcas Circle hosted by Mrs Reinhold Anderst with Rev H C Bentrup leading devotions and a guest from Mrs John Lorenz. Mary Martha Circle hosted by Mrs Melvin Krienbring featured guest introductions and Denmark Berlin slides. Naomi Circle met at the church led by Mrs Herbert Graff with a new constitution read and work hour tea towels planned for kitchen projects.
Betty Maxwell was honored at a bridal shower held Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs Grant Peterson in Adams. She received a corsage and the program featured games and a reading by Mrs Arthur Cahill.
Mrs R E Wordelman reported on the Women's Society of World Service convention in Wells where the Grace EUB Church Woman's Circle Spring Valley met Thursday. Mrs Arno Sack introduced the program and Mrs Norma Sikkink spoke on the study topic. During social hour Mrs David Schneider was honored with a shower and corsage given by Mrs F D Persons.
Fourteen members exchanged house plants flowers and seeds at the Lyle Star Project Club meeting Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. George Peterman hosted. The meeting ends the group’s calendar with resumes planned for September at Mrs. Olaf Pearson’s home. Ground Beef Meals will be the program topic.
A simple method uses a cotton batting pad across the forehead as a base. Comb bangs over it and set with hairspray. Let dry, remove pad, and comb lightly for a tidy bouffant in about ten minutes.
Listings advertise new rugs a double bed and spring, boys coats clean clothing in all sizes dishes and other items for sale at 1304 Medary in the Ady neighborhood. Includes a garage sale note with 2T sizing.
Mrs Iver Johnson president of the St Olaf Lutheran Missionary Guild was named a delegate to the district convention June 9 10 at Northfield. The meeting featured devotions led by Ronald Hinrichs reports from delegates to the Women's Missionary Federation conventions and plans to sponsor two Luther League members at leadership school in Northfield.
The Spring Valley eighth grade Girl Scouts held a court of awards Monday at Our Savior's Church. Presentations were by Howard Dettloff. First class and proficiency badges went to Patricia Weis Jean Wolden Patsy Boucssein Barbara Losey Donna Sikkink Sharon Kappers Carol Jeche Nancy Stickan Carole Ladsten and Margaret Ruesink. Leaders include Miss B Kappers and Miss J Hovey. Second class badges for fifth grade scouts listed Judy Bly Ann Burmeister Wendy Calhoun Connie Cummings Dorothy Esklund Peggy Hanson Jeannette Hebig Peggy Holzer DeLoris Koebke Starr Mienar Dianne Ramaker Christine Rubin Dianne Sack and Linda Storlie.
The Mother Mary Unit held a potluck supper Thursday evening at Mrs. Catherine Gerhart’s Brownsdale home. Five hundred was played with prizes won by Mrs. Gravenish, Mrs. Schottler, Mrs. Loddy Mary, and Mrs. Jerome Gerhart. Rev. Peter Coleman attended. Mrs. Gerlach gave a gift to Mrs. Gerhart. Next meeting set for July 2 at the Schottler home.
Dear Ann Landers offers guidance on a wife who drinks daily and refuses professional help, urging AA and personal responsibility. A reader shares mother in law pressure for larger family, advised to set boundaries. Another reader asks about a friend pursuing a boyfriend, advised to avoid conflict and value freedom.
The Stitch and Chatter Club of Oakland met Tuesday at Mrs. Henry Coffman’s home. Mrs. Josie Penkava led with a quartet, accordion pieces by Olive Penkava, and contests won by Chester Taylor and Monroe Dearmin. Colette Coffman showed Alaska slides. The July meeting will be a pot luck luncheon led by Shirley Aldrich and Penkava.
The General Guild gathered at Le Roy Presbyterian Church with Mrs. Enoch Sorenson leading devotions and Mrs. A. C. McCaslin offering prayer. They planned a reception after George Barnitt’s ordination as Miss Nancy McGillivray shared impressions from her Europe tour. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Fred Hanks and Mrs. Estel Shirbroun.
Iris varieties are in bloom at Ivis Gardens in Owatonna Minnesota on East Main and at Smith's Iris Garden on Truman Avenue. The advertisement highlights available blooms and location details for customers.
An executive meeting of the Women's Society of World Service at Faith EUB Church discussed a church party planned for June 14. Mrs. A. A. Ziemer led the prayer.
LeRoy Ostrander Music Mothers Club proposes a band queen for the LeRoy-Chester old settlers parade at LeRoy High School Monday evening. Nominees Mrs Adolph Bergland Kiner Jacobson and Lucille Vantries named to accompany the band to Mason City North Iowa Band Festival June 9. Merle Lamon and Raymond Soderquist will accompany the band to Albert Lea on June 18. Nominating committee to report July 6. Refreshments served by Mrs Donald Jones and Mrs Harley Wherry.
Mrs Robert Enright of 2002 Clark hosted St Theresa Unit with Mrs Lawrence Enright assisting. Mrs John Wagner led the Rosary and Mrs Vernon Kerling requested Pope's Storeroom contributions. Raffle winnings went to Mrs James Fuller Mrs Harry Levi and Mrs Richard Olsen. Mrs Kerling to host again in July.
Miss Betty Saltau was honored at a shower hosted by Miss Carmen Dutton and Miss Sandra Dutton near LeRoy on Monday evening. Miss Meredith Eastland assisted. Guests played games and contests. Miss Saltau and Mera Swancutt plan to marry on June 22.
Mrs. Raymond Medianus was elected president of the LeRoy American Legion Auxiliary Tuesday evening. She will serve with officers including Arnet Moe as first vice president and Donald Bohlen as second vice president. The group reported 151.95 raised in the poppy sale and voted to provide a first aid kit for Red Cross swimming classes at Wildwood Park. Lunch followed at the Bakery Cafe with C. C. Aide chairing.
Grand Meadow Study Club elected new officers at the Burt Glynn home north of the village. Merle Jacobson became president Bennie Lindelin vice president Charles Hlen secretary Leo Miller treasurer. Mrs. Goodsell was made an honorary member. A music program by Movin Skustad followed. Next session September.
The piece urges shoppers to buy spring suits and coats early, warning that delays lead to poorer choices. It suggests cold cream and ice water to refresh the complexion, advising a washcloth soak, a cool wrap, and a minute of facial massage before removing the cream with tissues.
A surprise reception Tuesday at the Brownsdale Baptist Church honored The Rev and Mrs Frank Peterson on their 25th wedding anniversary. The event featured group singing scripture reading prayer vocal solos a piano duet and a narrated playlet with Mrs James Ibling as narrator. The couple received a gift and refreshments were served.
Mrs. Marion Schmidt was reelected president of the American Legion Auxiliary at Lyle on Tuesday. Officers include Mrs. Jens Block as first vice president and Mrs. Arthur Rohne as treasurer. Poppy sale proceeds totaled $77.76 with winners Gary Matter Judy Lorenzen and Diana Campbell. The group voted to sponsor the Fourth of July kiddies parade and appointed Mrs. Delmar Helfritz as chair. On June 25 the auxiliary will fill the cookie jar at the Veterans Hospital in Minneapolis.
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