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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1955
Page
5
A fragmented caption shows Mrs. Lyndon Schendel and Mrs. Darwin Adams among other residents visiting a garden. The snippet mentions Mrs. Harry Anderson of Oakland and a casual social setting.
Danish Sisterhood meets at KC Hall Saturday evening while Miss Anna B. Roble is named department president of the Women’s Relief Corps at a Rochester convention. Officers elected include Beatrice Winsum Julia Priem Mary Meyer Myrtle Bearman and B H Patch. St Rose’s Unit hosts a gathering at Rose Creek with a study club discussion and prize cards. Lyle Star Unit outlines an Outdoor Cookery lesson at Lyle Park announcing July August break and an August trip. new members Irving Weber and John Walsh join.
Mrs. Albert Zerby was chosen as senior regent of the Women of the Moose at a Wednesday Moose Club meeting. Officers include Mrs. Floyd Tobar junior grand regent, Mrs. Ray Hanson junior regent, Mrs. Clinton Goslee chaplain, Mrs. Hubert Babbitt recording secretary, and Mrs. Robert A. Moore treasurer. Initiation brought in Mrs. Lloyd Yarwood and Mrs. Wesley Granle as new members. Governor Harry Wilson spoke to the chapter and plans were made for a June 10 bake sale and ticket sales for a musical unit contest led by Mrs. Mary Maloney and Mrs. Eva Dahl. The Moosehaven committee was named outstanding for the year. A gift was given to Mrs. Harry Wilson. Door prizes went to Mrs. Zerby, Mrs. Robert Lauritzen, and Mrs. Francis Cole. Next session a 6:30 p.m. potluck is set for June 22.
Mrs William Raven hosted St Margaret s Unit of Sacred Heart Church in K C Club rooms Adams Monday evening. The meeting opened with the Rosary and Mrs Anthony Braun led the business session. Members played 500 and prizes were won by Mrs Jacob Schmitz Mrs Earl Lewison and Mrs J Eisterhold.
Mrs. W. J. Fullen installed new officers of the Christian Women's Fellowship at Sterling Christian Church. The event followed by a study period with stewardship talk by Mrs. Floyd Lehman assisted by Barbara and Wilma Lehman. Devotions led by Mrs. Hal Sessions. hostesses were Mrs. Guy Epley Sr. and Mrs. Loyd Cox.
Miss Elaine Norma Johnson of Riceville will marry Charles W Starr Jr son of Mr and Mrs Charles Starr Sr Alta Vista Iowa The ceremony is set for 2 p m June 19 at Our Saviors Lutheran Osage The Kilkare Club met with Mrs William Taylor at 511 W Maple on Wednesday Mrs Kathryn McLaughlin won the door prize and future hostesses are Mrs Arthur Guy and Mrs Lena Sievers
Mrs Nora Waters 1406 West Freeborn hosted Circle One at St Olaf Lutheran Church on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Mark Hamilton led the worship offering prayer and Mrs J A Ranum led Bible study. Plans were made to entertain the guild July 7 with a 1 o'clock picnic set for July 21 at Todd Park.
Miss Janet Jeche daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Jeche Spring Valley and Calvin Newkirk son of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Newkirk Spring Valley were married at Our Savior s Lutheran Church The Rev Walter Pilgrim officiated at 8 pm Bride wore nylon tulle lace over satin with tiara and red rose bouquet Two hundred guests attended the reception in the church parlors The newlyweds will live in Rochester after June 15 following a northern Minnesota trip overall celebration details with family and attendees listed
The Worth While Club of Lyle Center held its annual picnic in Lyle Park on Wednesday afternoon. In the business session led by Mrs. Loren Denison, Mrs. Conrad Neus was named an honorary member. Entertainment was arranged by Mrs. Herman Evenson and Mrs. Carl Haas. Prizes were awarded in bingo and Mrs. LaVern Haas won the door prize. Mrs. Harry Jordan and Mrs. Evenson served luncheon.
The Rose Creek Homemakers and the North Windom Project Group met Thursday afternoon for an outdoor cookery lesson at Rose Creek Park. Fourteen members and one guest attended. Mrs. Melvin Schnoren berg elected group chairman. seven members signed up for next year. Plans for a lawn social on June 28 were started by St. Veronica's Unit at Mrs. A. D. Palcich’s home. Recitation of the Rosary led by Mrs. Palcich preceded the meeting. The rug was awarded. door prizes went to Mrs. T. C. Sheedy and Mrs. Francis Brandish. Card prizes crowned the afternoon with wins for Mrs. Myron Leighton, Mrs. Joseph Holan, Mrs. Warren Plunkett, and Mrs. Kenneth Wedding in bridge.
Friday and Saturday at the corner of Hatham and Mill a bake sale proceeds to benefit local police auxiliary activities. Friday bake sale ad indicates event venue and sponsorship.
Gwen Colescott daughter of Mr and Mrs T E Colescott was installed as honored queen of Bethel 20 Jobs Daughters at the Masonic event. Other officers installed included Joan Naslund Jane Perry Mary Dunlap Barbara Dean and more. A reception followed the ceremonies.
Stitch and Chatter Club of Dist. 95 completed plans for a Mason City tour on June 21 at Miss Olive Penkava's home. Entertainment led by Ms. Monroe Dearmin featured a contest won by Mrs. Arnold Holmquist and a purse interview won by Mrs. Walter Baldus. New officers include Mrs. Ellsworth Ulland as A Go I Go Birthday Club chairperson.
Rummage sale listed for 408 Elm in the garage. Events run Friday and Saturday with advertisement noted.
Cloquet, Minnesota. Hjalmar Mattinen announces the marriage of his daughter Mavis to Gilbert Doten of Minneapolis. The May 23 ceremony at Cloquet Congregational Church was conducted by Rev. J. E. Tuomisto. Attendants included LaRaene Koski and Stanley Doten. ushers were James Esala and Carl Mattinen. The couple plans a home in Minneapolis after a Black Hills honeymoon.
The Bishop Kemper Unit of Christ Episcopal Church held a coffee hour at Todd Park on Thursday morning. Guests included Mrs. T. J. Williams and Mrs. R. R. Holgate.
The Newcomers Club discussed plans for a picnic at the final Thursday meeting held at the Normandy Cafe. Retiring president Mrs. Raymond Bowers received a gift after the business session. Bridge was won by Mrs. Sig Brekke, 500 by Mrs. Garren Weaver, canasta by Mrs. Florence Helpa, and a door prize went to Mrs. Bernard Kemerick.
Women of the Moose promote a bake sale Friday at Trowbridge and Piggly Wiggly locations as part of a fundraising Adv. 3T notice.
Two new members are welcomed to the Mother Mary Unit as Mrs. Edward Schottler hosts 18 members and one guest. New members are Mrs. Gloria Comisak and Mrs. Carl Gerlach. The next session will be with Mrs. Margaret Mueller.
MrsDonald Miller guest of St Gerard unit spoke on St Isi dore patron saint of farmers and his wife St Marie Nine members and three guests attended at Mrs Leo Murphy home Co hostess Mrs Robert Hartnell led Rosary During social hour prizes were awarded to several members The July session will be with Mrs C A Langowski Austin Acres
Circle 29 of St. Olaf Missionary Guild met in the parish house with fourteen members and one guest. Mrs C G Clark and Miss Ethel Wold hosted. Mrs Kenneth Simonson led devotions. Miss Lorraine Block gave the Bible Study. Mrs Hazel Nelson presented the worship offering prayer. The next meeting will be in September.
Display showcases vibrant tropical fish at Clark's Pet Shop located on 4875. The exhibit highlights species from reef tanks and community tanks with colorful varieties attracting local visitors.
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