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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1956
Page
5
A detailed tossed salad recipe by Dad for eight servings includes varied greens, vegetables, garlic croutons, and a blue cheese dressing. Steps cover preparing greens and chill timing, crouton toasting, dressing assembly with blue cheese, cream, mustard, and vinegar, and serving with optional protein additions.
A bridal shower in the Oakland Lutheran Church parlors honored Miss Marilyn Osmonson. Corsages for honorees were crafted by Mrs. Charles Holmquist. Door prizes and contests rewarded Miss Deloris Cummins Miss JoAnn McFarland and Mrs. Kermit Freidland. The bride-to-be will marry David Wead at 7 30 p m on June 16 at the Church of Christ.
Eight couples from NormanKo gebo area organized a new Sunday School class at First Baptist Church. They met at the Ogre Brown Street home in Austin Rt. 2 with Lon Enochson presiding and named the group the Faith Bible Class. Social meetings will be monthly.
The ritual committee of Women of Moose held its final meeting of the year with a potluck supper at Mrs. Bertha Petersons home 802 S Fourth. Louis Bowers birthday was observed and a game of scrabble followed. Mrs. Neil Neilsen attended as a guest.
Scout Council released bus schedules for Brownie Day Camp at Todd Park and Fly-up Camp at the Girl Scout Cabin. Bus 1 serves Banfield Sumner Central Columbus and Mower Drive with pickups from 9 a.m. to 9:29 a.m. Bus 2 stops Shaw Woodson Nevein and Queen of Angels from 9 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. The Fly-up Camp bus runs from Sumner Columbus Woodson Shaw and Banfield starting at 9 a.m.
Miss Theadale Meyer was guest of honor at a Wednesday bridal shower hosted by Miss Louise Wuertz at 908 Lyndale. Bar bra Wuertz played piano, Marilyn Wuertz sang, and Mrs Arnold Meyer won the door prize. The couple to be, Miss Meyer and Robert Eggleston, will wed June 16 at Trinity Lutheran Church Waltham.
Mrs C G Gillam organizer of the Newcomers Club hosted guests Thursday at the Normandy Cafe. Plans for the next session in Todd Park were made and new member Mrs S E Campbell welcomed. Cards with Mrs Lily Casmer, Mrs Roland Alwelling and Mrs Robert Rohwedder won prizes. Mrs Frank Paul Jr. took the door prize.
The General Guild of LeRoy Presbyterian Church hosted a silver tea in church parlors on a Wednesday afternoon. President Mrs Walter Bye welcomed guests before devotions led by Mrs Roy Robb. The group voted to donate 10 to the LeRoy tennis court project and will pack canned goods for the Minnesota Presbyterian Home in Minneapolis. They will also contribute 25 to cover youth Bible camp expenses at Medicine Lake next week. Program chair Mrs Elmer Johnson recapped hymn histories and a trio including Mrs Johnson Mrs John Jensen and Mrs R K Fogal sang, with accompaniment by Mrs Donald McGillivray Jr. Hostesses were Mrs Kenneth Mahoney Mrs Stuart Hale Mrs Chris Peterson and Mrs Merrill Jensen.
The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Miss Arlene Anhorn and Duane T. Napp are announced by their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur F. Anhorn. The ceremony is planned for 3 p.m. June 30 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church. Both couples are Aust in area graduates and will receive University of Minnesota degrees Saturday evening.
Four Holy Cross Lutheran circles held Thursday sessions. Dorcas Circle met at Mrs. Lorenz home with guests and Rev. Bentrup discussing Christian Growth and Dorcas. Mary Martha Circle planned July 4 ice cream social and sewed for the bazaar. Ruth Circle gathered at Mrs. Anderson’s with Dorcas topic and sewing afterward. Naomi Circle met with Mrs. Knutson for Dorcas and sewing activities.
Miss Mary Jo Guintire was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Warren Thompson on Thursday evening. Mrs. Melvin Bawek assisted. Games were played with prizes won by Mrs. Harold Hanson and Miss Dana Lawson. Thirty guests attended. Her marriage to Dale Rasmussen will take place later this month.
A mattress pad shields sheets from abrasion against the mattress. A properly sized pad should cover the entire top surface of the mattress.
The Collectors Club made its annual trip on Wednesday. Twenty members and two guests Mrs J R Voss and Mrs Ralph Nangle toured Charles City and Mason City antique shops after lunch at the Club Iowa. Mrs Nangle and Mrs Voss spoke of Austin Centennial activities. Mrs John Scallon organized the tour.
John Clifford Campbell at 63 earns a high school diploma after a life as attorney judge and banker. He left Hollywood High 51 years earlier, studied law, served as a U.S. judge for the Allied High Commission in Germany, and now seeks his diploma to set an example for his children.
A report notes parents smoothing toddler shoe soles to help walking on slick floors. The behavior raises safety concerns about potential harm and best practices for early mobility. Authorities advise safe footwear and supervised steps for toddlers.
The Mower County Republican Workshop will hold its first annual luncheon at 12:30 Saturday at the Old Mill. Special guests include Mrs. R. D. Harmon of St. Paul state Republican chairwoman and Mrs. H. Dillingham of Minneapolis state workshop president. Mrs. F. Lloyd Young Sr. serves as workshop president.
Mrs Anton Klouse of Rose Creek Rt 2 is a patient at St Olaf Hospital in room 173. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hansen of Lyle are parents of a son born June 7 at Memorial Hospital Osage Iowa. Mr and Mrs Frank Kearns left for Minneapolis for J M Arneson funeral who lived east of Lyle Nevada Township. Mr Arneson was brother of J O Johnson Lyle.
Miss Etta Lubberts head nurse at Ancker Hospital in St Paul and Miss Esther Lubberts student nurse at St Marys Hospital Rochester spend weekend at John I Lubberts home in Austin Rt 2 They will travel to Ames IA on Saturday for graduation exercises at Iowa State College Donna Marie Lubberts is in the graduating class.
Senator Thye announced a $37,500 Forest Service grant to establish a Minnesota hydrologic laboratory. N. B. Dickerman will direct at the Lake States Forest Experiment Station, with temporary HQ on the University of Minnesota farm campus. The lab aims to study timber cutting patterns to enhance snow accumulation and minimize snowmelt.
The Associated Press reports Adele Simpson found through interviews with thousands of women that they prefer neat elegant clothing with hats and gloves over fads and overcasual looks. She cites subtle silhouette changes a raised waistline and long gowns for fall. Women want ease of movement and comfort without sacrificing elegance.
Four members of St Olaf Lutheran Missionary Guild will attend the General Women's Missionary Federation convention in Minneapolis on June 21 and 22. Delegates are Mrs Chester Nockleby Mrs L H Williams Mrs Arthur L Swenson and Mrs David Helgen.
Jennie Anderson hosted the Kildare Club at 306 W Maple for a dessert luncheon on Wednesday with Miss Anna Anderson as co host. Members sewed during the social hour. Mrs. Carl Voelker won the door prize. Picnics planned for July and August. May hosts were Mrs Anna MacClaren and Mrs M E Franklin.
Mrs. Robert Green was elected president of the American Legion Auxiliary of LeRoy at the Municipal Building. She named officers including first vice president Mrs. Raymond Medianus and second vice president Mrs. Robert Regan. A $10 donation to the LeRoy Tennis Court project was approved and refreshments followed.
Mrs Walter Wilkemeyer of 114 Herzog entertained St. Rita's Unit on Wednesday evening with a Rosary recitation and a study club led by Mrs Fred Retterath. Bingo awarded hostess prize to Mrs Albert Perl and Marie Blanchfield received honors. The July meeting will be at Mrs Robert Bartholomew's home.
Sixteen women of the Church of Christ sewed for orphans at the church park on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Ben Sterling led hymns and prayer. The Fish couple Carl and Grace, missionaries to Okinawa, will speak at the church on June 20. Mrs. Arthur McAllister served refreshments. A cutting out meeting is planned for June 13.
A note describes using strained baby food made from sweet potatoes to create a Southern style sweet potato pie. The suggestion links common kitchen staples to traditional regional dessert.
A local neighborhood sale lists items for sale including a Buick radio kitchen cabinets gun rack dishes drapes ladies uniforms and clothing at 614 Garfield with no further details.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence J Retterath announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Lorraine Rose to Kenneth J Kramer son of Mrs Lorenz Kramer Stacyville and the late Mr Kramer. The wedding will be held June 19 at Sacred Heart Church Adams.
Sammy Fain, 53, composer of Love Is a Many Splendored Thing, is sued for divorce by Jane Fischer, 25, actress and dancer. She claims cruelty and asks $1,115 monthly alimony while listing an income of about $7,500.
A rummage sale features mostly teenage clothing plus ladies suits and dresses. Numerous miscellaneous items are available. Located at 1503 N. ist. Adv. 3T.
Austin women heard a National League of Women Voters report from Mrs. Dean White as groups met to plan for the coming year. Officers and group chairmen were announced including voter service and United Nations chairs. a membership tea and drives were outlined.
A listing notes good selection of clothing, baby clothes, a car seat, rocking horse, electric hair clippers, junior and full size bicycles and other new gift items at location 803 Harrison.
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