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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1961
Page
6
A reader asks for a solution to stop fighting between a ten year old girl and five year old boy during long car trips. The columnist notes children push boundaries when they think they can get away with misbehavior and suggests establishing consequences before travel.
This reader letter set presents parental discipline tactics and multiple private relationship dilemmas. It includes advice dismissing a clingy ex partner, urging the letter writer to disengage, and counsel on handling a tense dating triangle with a jealous friend.
Miss Jan Rowlee and H Daniel Bodley IH wed at Methodist Memorial Church with Dr Thekman Coss and Rev Mary MacNicholl officiating. Reception for 85 followed as couple plans to teach in Richfield after Hamline University studies.
Fourth grade Brownies in Banfield-Southgate area received wings and pins in a Banfield School fly up led by leaders Mrs. Marmesh and Mrs. Keller. Troops 17 21 and 20 held hikes picnics and awards events at Todd Park Glen Hovland farm and Girl Scout House with numerous badge recipients and family gatherings.
Juliette Low organized the first Girl Scout troop in Savannah Georgia in 1912 with twelve members marking the start of a nationwide youth movement.
Mr and Mrs Earl Watson announce the engagement of Donna May Watson to Robert E Bauman son of Mr and Mrs Earl Bauman of Blue Earth Minnesota A fall wedding is planned in Haddonfield New Jersey denotes the couple will wed in the fall in New Jersey with families Mrs Earl Bauman and Mr Earl Watson listed as hosts.
Mrs. Jay Johnson was renamed chairman of the Northeast Windom Home Project Group Tuesday at Mrs. Fred Warner’s home in Rose Creek. The lesson Salads was presented by Mrs. Delbert Kasten and Mrs. Johnson. Mrs. H. S. May presented the topic Mental and Retardness. Mrs. Kasten received a gift for attending all the meetings.
Recitation of the Rosary led by Mrs. Charles Cassidy opened the Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters meeting at the KC Hall. Plans were made for a family picnic on June 13 at Todd Park and committee reports followed. Cards were played with prizes awarded. organizers included Mrs. Herman Goergen Mrs. P J Burns Mrs L Hines Mrs R R Stenger and Mrs Gerald Gorman.
Mr and Mrs Frank Schrieber announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Joan to David Wangen son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Wangen Addresses 607th Ave NW and 1104 Oakland Ave W Both are connected to Mankato State College with Mary a junior and David a graduate A summer wedding is planned.
The Merrymakers Project Club elected new officers Thursday. Mrs. Walter Robinson hosted at 2005 11th St. SW. Officers are Mrs. Robinson chairman, Mrs. Richard Christianson vice chairman, Mrs. W. C. Miller secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Frank Tomaschko and Mrs. Miller led a lesson titled Main Dish Salads.
Mrs James Livermore hosted St Monica Unit at Queen of Angels Church on Thursday. Mrs LeRoy Maschka led the Rosary recitation. Plans were made for an ice cream social on July 9. Prizes went to Mrs Harry Frandle Mrs Mary Novotny Miss Patricia Livermore and Mrs Kenneth Rolfson.
Kathleen Majerus daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Majerus was honored at a farewell picnic in Todd Park. Twenty Austin High and Pacelli High students attended and prizes went to Mary Marchwick Carol Berndt and Ruth Ann Carol. Kathleen will enter the Convent of the Sorrowful Mother in Milwaukee on August 14.
Mrs. Jesse Skellenger was elected president of the Tuesday Study Club at its meeting in Grand Meadow with Mrs. Albert Durhman. Other officers named were Mrs. Anton Fruth vice president Mrs. Erwin Schroeder secretary and Mrs. Marvin Skustad treasurer.
Nevada Homemakers met Tuesday for a club lesson titled Main Dish Salads. Hostess Mrs Floyd Skou Lyle welcomed attendees as Mrs Harvey Lalone and Mrs Larry Ehret presented the program.
Reports from the recent state convention in Minneapolis May 11 12 were shared at League of Women Voters unit meetings. Mrs Dean White was elected state secretary. sessions covered programs, hostesses, and unit activities.
Fashion notes three toe shapes dominating the scene: point, square, and crescent. Pointed toes remain preferred for dress wear, with square toes offering a chic semi tailored look and crescent toes providing a tailored walking style. Proper fit matters as trend shifts encourage comfort and flattering silhouettes.
St Mary Unit met at 1302 9th Ave SW with Mrs Allen Hanson as chairwoman and officers elected. A Rosary recitation preceded business, followed by a picnic supper, card games, and door prize won by Mrs Harold Blumenstein. Next meeting set for July 13 at Todd Park.
A Tuesday evening shower for Mrs. Peter Schneider, formerly Janet Osmundson, took place at Little Cedar Lutheran Church parlors in Adams. Corsages were given to her mother and several relatives, with devotions, songs, readings, and refreshments provided by the Osmundson and Schneider families and Mission Circle 10. The couple now reside in Mankato.
The St Peters Rosary Society of Rose Creek held its second quarterly meeting Thursday in the school hall. Officers led the gathering as displays featured clothing and quilts for the Pope's Storeroom and plans were made for July draperies for the Sister's Convent. Mrs Jacob Majerus spoke on the stamp project and refreshments were served by St Catharine and St Christina units.
The Christian Women's Fellowship installed new officers Thursday at Sterling Christian Church led by retiring president Mrs. Claude Moore. Officers include Mrs. John Crist president and Mrs. C. W. Hautzenrader of St. Paul as guest speaker executive secretary of Minnesota CWF who spoke about world mission stations. Lunch followed with hostesses Mrs. Ross Graves and Mrs. Crist.
Members of the teen charm class hosted a progressive tea for their mothers on Thursday afternoon. Punch circulated at Mrs. Hugh V. Plunkett Sr. home, then guests moved to Judge Warren Plunkett’s residence. Performances included solos and duets by Plunkett siblings and friends, with refreshments served by the Kraby family.
Circle 21 hosted by Mrs Peter Peterson of 710 14th St NE met with devotions led by Mrs Earl Scott and Bible study by Mrs Robert Higgins. Worship prayer by Mrs Oscar Dalen followed lunch plans for a July Guild meeting and a potluck picnic with Mrs Earl Scott at 110 12th St NE. Circle 32 met at Mrs Axel Hansens Austin Rt 3 with Bible study by Mrs John Allen and worship prayer by Mrs W Kirchdoerfer. The July meeting will be with Mrs W Kirchdoerfer at 2022nd St NW.
Mrs Lang was chosen senior regent at the Women of the Moose meeting held at the Moose Home Thursday. New officers include Mrs Caseby junior graduate regent, Mrs Miller chaplain, Mrs Anderson treasurer, Mrs Thompson recorder, and Mrs Monty junior regent. Friendship rings featured 11 members, with four new members welcomed and a homemaking committee set for June 21 picnic with Mrs Norton.
High heels disrupt alignment and posture. Opt mid height for work and reserve very high heels for social occasions to protect back and stance.
Mrs Ingvalson led a program for the Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church Women gathering on Wednesday. Rosman Christianson read, infants baptized were announced, Peggy Noble sang with Judy Noble, and Karen Basness with Barbara Basness performed a duet.
Mr and Mrs Astor Thompson of Austin Rt 4 will mark their golden wedding anniversary on June 18 with an open house from 2 to 5 p m at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church Their children will host the event.
Mrs Raeburn Hanson was elected president of the Udolpho Ill Club Tuesday at the home of Mrs Donald Ingvalson in Waltham. Mrs George James was named secretary-treasurer. The lesson “Main Dish Salads” was presented by Mrs Hanson and Mrs Den Paape with guests Mrs Edward Ingvalson and Miss Ann Ingvalson attending.
Plans for the state convention were made at a Wednesday DAV Auxiliary meeting at the VFW Hall. The event runs June 23 to 25 in Grand Rapids with delegates Mrs. George Wilson, Mrs. Merle Kruger, and Mrs. Orvis Erickson. Memorial Day parade and Fort Snelling hospital work were reported. refreshments were provided by Mrs. Oswald Asper and Mrs. Earl Schroeder.
Miss Sharon Kay Baker and Richard L. Washburn were married Sunday at Immanuel Lutheran Church Wykoff with Rev. Alton Larsen officiating. The couple will teach in Grand Meadow and plan to reside there after August.
Mrs Dana entertained the Rose Creek Literary Club Thursday with a dessert luncheon. Mrs Maurice Halverson described the summer reading program starting June 14 at Rose Creek High School. Members tended the flower garden. cards were played with several members winning. Next meeting set with Mrs Raymond Scott on July 6.
Mary Anderson, Florist at 809 8th Ave SE Garfield invites orders for choice peony and iris blooms and other cut flowers through summer and fall. Advertises contact HE 39221.
Community sale at 1202 3rd Ave NE across from Webster School offers infants’ children's, ladies and men's clothing plus maternity dresses and square dance outfits. Proceeds support local activities.
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