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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1959
Page
5
Women’s group Pomona Grange schedules a Friday evening meeting in Dexter. Event details emphasize civic discussions and community activities for local women.
Miss LaVonne Marian Rysavy wed David R. Gerber on May 2 at Sacred Heart Church in Owatonna. Attendants included Elaine Rysavy Marie Gerber and several Gerber and Rysavy relatives. After the ceremony the couple resided at 524 Elm Street.
Mrs Dale Hubbard of Austin Crescent hosted St Joseph unit on Wednesday at breakfast. After the business session prizes went to Mrs William Crosby Mrs Theodore Pump and Mrs Robert Hartnell. Mrs Stanley Stanek will host a 9 30 breakfast picnic in July at 1509 16th St SW.
Mrs Henry Meyer piano students from Brownsdale performed solos duets and vocal selections Tuesday evening at the Brownsdale School. The program featured many named students. guest of honor Mrs Richard C Bandler attended a shower at the Robert Stoll home with six tables of cards and prize winners named.
Eighteen fourth grade Brownies will attend the second week of fly up camp at the Girl Scout Cabin starting Monday. The group includes Joanne Simmons Ellen Rank Suzanne Kjarum Ellen Keefe and others with Mrs. Victoria Lightly as director assisted by Mary Butorac. Junior aides Jane Jacobson and Gloria Larkin. They will depart each morning from Nevell Whittier St. Augustine Sumner Shaw Banfield at specific times.
A shower honoring Mrs Ronald Machacek was held Monday at Community Hall in London. About 60 guests from London Glenville Lyle Mora Minn attended as Cheryl and Diane Campbell performed and Mrs Glenn Machacek read. Meal service followed with gifts opened. Hostesses included Mrs Lou Machacek and others. The couple plan to return to Greeley Colorado for summer school.
Miss Marlys Anderson was honored at a bridal shower on Wednesday at Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett Iowa. Hostesses included Mrs Roger Clagett Mrs Warren Cooper and others. She also received showers at the homes of Mrs John L Singleton and Mrs Russell Wambeam Sr assisted by several guests. A surprise grocery shower was hosted by Mrs Verlyn Johnson last Friday.
Mrs John L Tindal formerly of Austin is a patient at Loring AFB Hospital Ward 2 Limestone Me. Mrs Olin Machlan and others entertained at a shower for Miss Doreen Bless at the RE Building St Ansgar. John C Haas returned to San Francisco after time with Helen Majerus Rose Creek. David Ruhter baptized at St Michael Church near Waltham. Edward Schmitz funeral attended in Carroll Iowa by Razors family members.
Ten Austin women returned from the St Paul state convention of the Women’s Relief Corps. Mrs Kenneth Buck was named state treasurer, Mrs Arden Busse to the executive board, and Mrs Leslie Bell to the board of directors for three years. Also attending were Mrs Edwyna Perry, Mrs Frank Frey, Mrs Floyd Shane, Mrs Robert Stout, Mrs Celia Patch, Mrs Charles Gilligan and Miss Anna Roble.
Mrs Kenneth Kelley hosted the St Ann Unit meeting opening with a Rosary citation. Plans were set for a lawn social at St Augustine Church on July 26 with prizes awarded to Mrs Leo Reding Mrs Edward Jax and Mrs Hollis Weber. The group resumes Sept 9 with Mrs Fred Phillips as hostess at 704 Myrtle.
The St. Michael's Lutheran Ladies Aid and Missionary Society met at the church with Rev. Richard Lafer leading devotions. Esther Circle to craft new draperies for the Sunday School room and church cleaning set for June 23. A Thank you from World Action arrived. Martha Circle to serve at the July 9 meeting.
Mission Circles of Little Cedar Latheran Church Adams met on Wednesday to plan the church centennial celebration June 26 to 28. Circle leadership included Mrs Sylvia Hanson Elkton Mrs Herbert Hanson Bible study and devotions were led by several members. July hostesses named across circles and centennial funds discussed.
Mrs. Glenn Ryan was elected senior regent of the Women of Moose at the Moose Home. New officers include Mrs. Wesley Granle junior graduate regent and Mrs. John Gudenberg chaplain. Seven members were initiated and will attend Camp Courage. A family picnic is planned for June 16 at Todd Park.
Mrs Owen of Austin will present a $1000 research fund at the Minnesota Association for Retarded Children state convention in Minneapolis. The fund was raised by about 40 Mrs Jaycees chapters and supports a study of day care centers for retarded children.
The Women Missionary Federation of Le Roy Lutheran Church staged The Little Missionary as part of a cradle roll program on Wednesday. Mrs Kent Warne led as program chairman. Certificates were awarded and a candlelight ceremony held.
The Harmony Birthday Club gathered Tuesday at Mrs. Tillie Anderson's near Sargeant. A social afternoon concluded with a gift for the host and a picnic lunch. Guest Mrs. Oscar Grovdahl attended.
LeRoy Baptist Church Dorcas Society met Mrs Alta Jones hosted Wednesday afternoon. They voted to serve lunch June 16 after the program. Jette Gertz from Denmark spoke with slides about her homeland. Cards were signed for hospitalized members and a church donation was approved. Mrs Wilbur Volkart reviewed Jim Bishop's The Day Christ Died. Next hostesses named.
A bridal shower for Miss Carolyn Schweigert was hosted Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Ronald Wiedenheft in Minneapolis with co hosts Miss Carol Mills and Miss Barbara Page. A kitchen shower followed Thursday at the home of Mrs Harold Schweigert in Minneapolis. Mrs Oscar Husemoller attended both events as a guest. Miss Schweigert will marry Lt Robert Husemoller on June 20 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Minneapolis.
The Rev Robert Hamp spoke on A Living Worship to the Ladies Aid at St Johns Lutheran Church on Thursday evening. New member welcomed and two guests noted. Members voted to donate 100 for church redecorating 10 for Bethesda Children's Home and to sponsor a summer radio broadcast. July meeting to be a family picnic at Todd Park. Anniversary song honored the Rev and Mrs Hamp on 12th anniversary and Mrs William Muller on her 40th anniversary.
About 83 percent of Minnesota's total milk and milk products are sold outside the state, highlighting the state's strong dairy export reach and regional market reliance.
Mrs. Anna Moore was elected president of the Christian Women's Fellowship at Sterling Christian Church Thursday evening. She will serve with officers including Ross Graves as first vice president and W H McDonald as second vice president. Devotions were led by Mrs. W Fullen.
Mrs. Rudy Theissen was welcomed as a new member of the Women's Catholic Order of Foresters during the Thursday meeting at the KC Hall. With chief ranger absent, Mrs. Harlan Rasmussen led the session and plans were made for a July 9 family picnic at Todd Park. Guest Mrs. Paul Rishavy of Newport, Minnesota attended.
Advice on personal wardrobe planning urges buyers to identify real needs and resist sales pressure. If a black coat is necessary and fits well, pursue it. avoid being steered toward beige or nonessential choices.
Adults and children clothing dishes lamps and miscellaneous items for sale at 1109 South Kenwood basement on Thursday Friday and Saturday. Proceeds to charity. Come early for best selection.
Miss Janice Baldner was honored at a Wednesday bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Alfred Waller at the James FE Christiansen home in Austin Rt. Corsages were given to the bride to be and several guests. Games and prizes entertained, with Mrs. James Schrndle, Mrs. Gene Voigt and Mrs. Norman Opsal winning. door prize went to Mrs. Baldner. Barbara Ruhl of Kirkwood, Missouri, attended. The marriage to James Christiansen Jr. is set for June 27 at St. John's Lutheran Church.
Mr and Mrs Vernon H Kamp announce the marriage of their daughter Jean LaVonne to Daren L Thompson son of Mr and Mrs Chris Thompson. The ceremony was held Saturday at St Pauls Lutheran Church with Miss Gloria Kamp and Gary Irwin in attendance. The newlyweds reside at 1103 Collins.
Dear Ann Landers offers blunt advice on social obligations and hosting etiquette. A reader asks how to quit costly entertaining without offending, and Landers urges courage to say no and to broaden friendships by choosing sincere connections. The column also cautions about a man pursuing a mail romance and advises practical steps.
A sale of baby carryages and antiques including men s women s and children s clothing runs June 12 to 18 at 1008 West Winona with items on offer.
Mrs Richard Sheedy of Austin Rt 4 entertained St Agnes Unit on Wednesday evening Recitation of the Rosary opened the session and members completed a blanket for the Pope s Storeroom Prizes went to Mrs Hl J Cocklin and Mrs Edward Beck The next session will be hosted by Mrs Ray Miller
Miss Margaret Perau and Miss Joan Dieterich were honored at a bridal shower on Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osage. Hostesses were Mrs. FE A Heiden and Mrs. Gerald Heiden. The program featured piano solos by Sharon Wright and vocal selections by Mrs. Roy Pady, plus a Bible quiz. Miss Perau previously received a pantry shower hosted by Mrs. Allyn Milton.
The Lightly clan met Wednesday night at Walton Cabin for its annual reunion. Francis Lightly was elected president with Mrs Ethel Bradford as vice president and Miss Mabel Lightly as secretary. Gifts were given to Mr and Mrs Paul Lightly and other members. reports noted 12 births, eight marriages, and one death in the year.
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