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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1955

Page

4

Lois Dunfee collects horse figurines in Macalester dorm

Lois Dunfee, Austin student at Macalester College, owns 85 horse statuettes and related horse motif items that fill her dorm room. She is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Dunfee and will return to Macalester for her senior year in elementary education.

St. Paul Pioneer Press Lois Dunfee Austin Macalester College Lois Lawrence Dunfee W. College Irael Japan Mexico Macalester

Dear Ann Landers Advice Column Clashes With Family Rules

A reader asks how to handle a mother who bans a nice girlfriend he dates. Ann advises the mother to avoid forcing choices and for the son to encourage meeting the girl before judging. The column then covers a widow seeking respect in dating and urges resisting low respect until a true gentleman appears.

Ann Landers George

Temperate Oceans Surpass Tropics in Life Density

The statement notes that temperate ocean zones typically host more plants and animals than tropical regions. It implies cooler, seasonal waters support richer biodiversity in certain layers of the marine environment.

Jeanne Plunkett to Marry Thomas Skutt in September

Engagement announced for Jeanne Cecille Plunkett and Thomas James Skutt with nuptial mass planned at St. Augustine Church on September 3. The mother and daughter tea at 609 N Kenwood highlighted the wedding party, with attendants including Yale classmates and relatives.

Hugh V. Plunkett Sr N. Kenwood Jeanne Cecille Thomas James Skutt V. J. Skutt

Betty Farrell and Gerald Playle Wed in Brownsdale

Betty Mae Farrell married Gerald F. Playle at Missouri Synod Lutheran Church Brownsdale in a 8 p.m. ceremony presided by Rev. Paul Friedrich. Attendants included maid of honor Ida Mae Farrell bridesmaids Ardith Krull and others. A reception for 95 followed with family and friends in attendance.

Betty Mae Farrell Gerald F. Playle Missouri Synod Lutheran Church Brownsdale Everett Farrell F. C. Playle Paul Friedrich Gary Clayton Phillip Volkman Ida Mae Farrell Ardith Krull William Playle Kenneth Olson Richard Peterson Richard Wentworth

Commerce Department funding approved by Senate panel

Washington The Senate Appropriations Committee cleared for Senate action a bill providing 1 314 617 300 dollars for Commerce Department activities in the fiscal year beginning July 1.

Washington Senate Appropriations Committee Senate Commerce Department

Brownie Day Camp Sessions Open Next Week

Brownie Day Camp for Brownie Scouts opens next week with three two week sessions at Todd Park Izaak Walton Cabin. Hours are 9 30 a m to 3 p m with nosebag lunches and milk. Transportation by bus provided and outdoor crafts hiking cooking games folk dancing and singing featured. Director Mrs Victor Volstad brings prior training and experience from Cedar Rapids and Spicer.

Todd Park Izaak Walton John Butorac National Girl Scout Board Victor Volstad Upper Iowa Teachers College Fayette

Local camp names counselors and unit leaders

The text lists Mrs Volstad seated as counselors alongside Gwen Colescott Deanna Duel Nancy Garrity and Margaret Evans In addition to the counselors several mothers assist as unit leaders.

Mrs. Volstad Gwen Colescott Deanna Duel Nancy Garrity Margaret Evans

Hospital Room Has Her Number

Mrs. Ann Corey 38 of Limon Colorado was treated for a broken foot after a dust storm crash. She was released from Mercy Hospital, then taken back after a dental operation, and collided again en route home with her husband.

Denver Mercy Hospital Ann Corey Limon Colo

Eclipse to Darken Sky Across United States on Oct 2 1959

The next total solar eclipse visible in the United States will occur on October 2, 1959, tracing a path across multiple states and inviting skywatchers to view the event.

United States

Community Women Plan a Week of Meetings Across Town

A array of club and church groups schedule gatherings this week in Austin and surrounding areas. Women from Danish Sisterhood and the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary meet in KC Hall IOOF Hall and YWCA while floral clubs and unity chapters hold afternoon or evening sessions at local homes and churches.

KC Hall Austin Canton and Auxiliary IOOF Floral Club Charles Ashton S. Kenwood Lansing Grange TOPS YWCA Marie Goretti Paul Sayles Sheldon Esther Circle Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Norman Stuewer W. College UNITY CES Masonic Hall ST. Augustine Missionary Society Hollis Weber Walnut Grace Lutheran Sewing Circle Todd Park Harry Nielsen Highway 218 ST. Olaf Circle 14 William Myhre Bishop Seabury Medary Rebekah Francis Swank Deneen Dorcas Harold Kerstein Gleason Naomi Mary Kenneth Tapp Miller Martha Cyrus Hanson Austin Rt. 3 International Clupf ST. Joan of Arc Joseph Larkoski N. Kenwood Mary Immaculate Arnold Deverell W. Mill ST. Helena’s Brownsdale Methodist Wscs Bishop Herbert Jorand Fifth Palmer Hanson Rosa Dalager Vine Gertrude Lee W. Bridge Leonard Hollerud W. Oakland Melvin Peterson Highway Paul Helme Ellsworth Hanson Herman Boysen Duane Snater Oakwood Richard Biedermann Hope Carl Larson Austin Rt Oliver Jacobson Sorosis Methodist Church Florence Richmond ST. Barbara’s Joe Callahan ST. Catherine’s Eldon Larson ST. Olaf Guild Lowell Haug Bauman R. E. Lees Lafayette Dr George Larson Freeborn George Jacobson H. L. Hanson Lyman Lane Melvin Asleson Elmer ST. Jane’s

Happy Thought Club Marks 50th Anniversary Celebration

The Happy Thought Club observed its 50th anniversary with a Thursday gathering at Mrs. Horace Wood’s home. Attendees included 45 members and guests, plus founder member Mrs. J. W. Varco. Readings were given by several members, with musical performances by Patricia Irwin and Mrs. Mabel Herman. A report on the Cemetery Association meeting and June 4 dedication was shared, and refreshments with an anniversary cake were served. Door prize awarded to Mrs. William Sayles.

Happy Thought Club Horace Wood Club J. W. Varco Claude Sayles Jay Johnson Mavis Jean Johnson Evelyn Hall Patricia Irwin Mabel Herman Ben Patch Cemetery Association Wood Herman Kenneth Morgan Verna Buscho Johnson Walter Hall William Sayles

Clark's Pet Shop Tropical Fish Display Ad

Clark's Pet Shop showcases a tropical fish display at 4875. Adv. 2T.

Clark's Pet Shop Clark’s Pet Shop

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