Pageant preparations as 69 Miss Minnesota hopefuls arrive
Contenders for Miss Minnesota 1969 register at Holiday Inn amid cheers and chatter. Susan Marmesh and Jackie Morwood lead Austin entries while guests like Rep Helen McMillan help with hosting. Invitations to Nixon and Humphrey provoke notes of thanks and hope for Atlantic City.
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Minnesota
Atlantic City
Austin
Holiday Inn
Susan Marmesh
Jackie Morwood
Hubert Humphrey
HHH
Chicago
Encyclopaedia Britannica Board of Directors
Washington, D. C
Humphrey
Diane Albers
Hartford
Conn
Ronald J
St. Olaf College
Helen McMillan
Mary Williams
Sears
State Hats Highlight Contestants In Bright Fashion
The description names three state contestants with distinctive headwear. Patricia Sorenson Miss Slayton wore a bright pink dress coat hat ensemble. Judy Miller Miss Montevideo displayed a brimmed fashion with chin strap to match her white suit. Melody Schuhmacher Miss Eagan wore a black and white linen outfit accented by a large black straw hat and a bright red scarf.
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Patricia Sorenson
Miss Slayton
Miss Montevideo
Judy Miller
Miss Eagan
Melody Schuhmacher
Little Woodworker Aids With Magnets At Home
A home hint suggests giving a child showing woodworker traits a small magnet to collect spilled nails. It recommends using cocky cutters shaped as diamonds hearts spades and clubs to slice decorative shapes from bread for an upcoming bridge party.
Proxy marriages spark concern across states
A reader from Vicksburg questions the legality of a proxy wedding held in the bride’s hometown with the groom in hospital. Ann Landers notes proxy marriages are legal in some states but not Mississippi or Illinois, leaving the couple possibly invalid.
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Herald Office
Dean Ann Landers
Vicksburg
Miss
Dear Vick
Mississippi
Illinois
Ann Landers
W. N
M.D
Riverside
Wrigley’s
Leaf Brand
Mona Klemesrud family honored at Lutheran open house
A Sunday open house at the Mona Lutheran Church celebrated the Klemesrud family with greetings from Norma Anderson and church leaders Alma Jahr Lavern Austinson and Trinity Lutheran Parish. Devotions by Andrew Hanson featured, plus choir and duet performances and a colorful gift of a television to the Klemesrud family from Trinity Parish. The Trinity Parish women hosted the reception with several volunteers assisting.
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Stenley Kiemesrud
Lutheran Church
Mona
Alma Jahr
Norma Anderson
Lavern Austinson
Six Mile Grove
Trinity Lutheran Parish
Andrew Hanson
Jeffrey Nelson
Debbie Nelson
Trinity Parish Men's Chorus
Klemesrud
Trinity Parish
Leroy Johnson
Newell Nelson
Helen Nelson
Bloodsucking leeches store blood for months
Leeches can hold ample blood in their digestive pouches allowing them to fast for extended periods, sometimes months, between meals. The adaptation supports survival in environments with irregular prey and scarce hosts.
Ramsey Bridge Club Noon Luncheon Held at Ramsey Golf Club
The Ramsey Bridge Club met Tuesday for a noon luncheon at the Ramsey Golf Club. Hostesses were Mrs. E FE Barker and Mrs. Chris Bock. Winners included Mrs. Harry Schow, Mrs. Rex Cutter, Mrs. Alice DeVinney, and Mrs. Jessie Nichol.
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Ramsey
Ladies Aid Discusses Worship and Work at Our Savior's Church
The Ladies Aid of Our Savior's Lutheran Church Brownsdale met Wednesday to discuss Worship and Work. Mrs Warren Severtson reported on progress and plans for church activities and outreach.
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Ladies Aid of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Brownsdale
Warren Severtson
LWML Rally Notes and Home Visits Planned
Journal entry notes the LWML rally at Wal tham and mentions rest homes will be visited at the next meeting.
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Waltham
Social and Personal Highlights for Margaret Irvin Graduation
Mr and Mrs Joseph Irvin hosted a Sunday gathering at 1923 6th Ave NW honoring their daughter Margaret Irvin who graduated from Pacelli High School. Guests traveled from Canton Adams Rose Creek Austin Elkton Glenville Minn Omaha Neb and Florida. Mrs Marie Gilbertson was feted on her 80th birthday at William Koopal Austin Rt 2 with attendees from Austin Rochester Albert Lea Brownsdale.
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Joseph Irvin
6Th Ave. NW
Margaret
Pacelli High School
Canton
Adams
Rose Creek
Austin
Elkton
Glenville, Minn
Omaha, Neb
Florida
Irvin
6Th Ave
Marie Gilbertson
Northwood
Iowa
William Koopal
Rochester
Albert Lea
Brownsdale
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