Floral Arrangement Course Teaches Design and Display
More than 120 women attended the Hoe and Grow Garden Club training course at Liebenstein Hall to learn container shapes materials and bases and the three aims of design. Sessions covered containers design principles and arrangement types from Orient to American styles with demonstrations of foliage use and show judging. Luncheon followed with talks on flower shows purposes and transport of arrangements and prizes were awarded.
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The
Hoe and Grow Garden Club
Liebenstein Hall
Orient
Polly's Quiz on Table Settings and Color Schemes
Advice column discusses how table settings influence dining room color schemes. Readers ask about burlap decor, carpet color, woodwork paint, and coordinating curtains with patterned china and linens. Polly urges harmony with walls, curtains, and furniture while addressing budget constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
O.K
Mrs Faber McNally Elected President of Mission Society
Mrs Faber McNally was elected president of St Francis Xavier Missionary Society at her home 1706 4th Ave NW Tuesday. Other officers include Mrs John Remker vice president Mrs John Herzog treasurer and Mrs J S Haffner secretary. Members recited the Rosary before meeting and prepared altar linens and cancer pads for missions. Next meeting is July 10 a picnic at Mrs H J Taylor Ramsey’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faber McNally
St. Francis Xavier Missionary Society
4Th Ave
John Remker
John Herzog
J. S. Haffner
H. J. Taylor
Ramsey
Autumn Fashion Sees Bead Dog Collars Trend
As large beads fade small bead collars rise in fashion this autumn. Designers highlight dog collar length and tiny pearl strands as a key accessory for the season.
Alternate Summer Dress: Princess or A-line Style
A summer option to the shirtwaist is the princess or A-line dress. The top is slim while the skirt stays wide with pleats or godets, offering a comfortable, full silhouette.
LeRoy Class of 1947 Reunion At LeRoy High School
The LeRoy High School class of 1947 held a Sunday reunion in the school gym. Mrs. Harlan Knight read a class history after dinner. Arrangements were by Mrs. Knight, Mrs. Everett Kinter, and others. farthest traveler Miss Shirley Rowe of Sarasota, Florida, joined members from Celina, Rockford, St. Paul, Rochester, Austin, and several Iowa towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy High School
Harlan Knight
Austin
Knight
Everett Kinter
LeRoy
Shirley Rowe
Sarasota
Fla
Celina
Ohio
Rockford, Ill
St. Paul
Rochester
Adams
Elma
Lime Springs
Waterloo
Grundy Center
Iowa
Magnu s Modenes to Hold Open House
Mr and Mrs Magnus Pat Modene of 1304 7th Ave NW observe their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house at their home from 2 to 5 p m Sunday Hosted by their sons Randall and Mark.
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Magnus
Pat) Modene
7Th Ave
Randall
Mark
Engagement of Karen Vrieze to Jerry Hamm Reported
Mr and Mrs Fay Frieze of Spring Valley announce the engagement of their daughter Karen Anne to Jerry Hamm son of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Hamm of Pine Island. Karen Anne Vrieze graduated from Chatfield High School and works at Webber and Judd Co Rochester. Jerry Hamm attended Zumbrota High School and works at Southside Super Valu Market Rochester. A September wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Frieze
Spring Valley
Karen Anne
Jerry Hamm
Rudolph Hamm
Pine Island
Miss Vrieze
Chatfield High School
Webber and Judd Co
Rochester
Zumbrota High School
Southside
A Bike Ride For Weekend Fitness And Social Fun
A career girl with a dreary winter adds pounds and inches. As mild weather returns, cycling offers a pleasant way to trim the figure, boost circulation, and enjoy fresh air. Dress in flat shoes and light attire, consider a scarf to guard a hairdo, and practice solo first before inviting your date to a Sunday bike picnic.
Shift is Coolest Nightgown for Summer Wear
The coolest nightgown for summer wear is the shift. Cut away from the body and fitted at the shoulders, it offers complete comfort and a pretty look.
World relies on rice as staple for billions
An estimated figure indicates over 700 million people worldwide regularly consume rice as a staple in their diet, highlighting the grain’s central role in global nutrition.
Karen Bonnette Becomes Bride of James B. Gray
Karen Bonnette and James B. Gray were married at St. Peter's Lutheran Church Riceville with the Rev. Walter Schroeder officiating. The ceremony featured lace over satin gowns and Cymbidium orchid bouquets, followed by a reception in the church parlors. The newlyweds, both students at Iowa State University Ames, will reside there after their June nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Bonnette
James B. Gray
Clyde M. Bonnette
Riceville
Warren Gray
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Walter Schroeder
Linda Miles
Ronald Hess
Sabrina
Frank Belmont
Honolulu
Mrs. Bonnette
Mrs. Gray
Ames
Iowa
Iowa State University
Floral Club honors ten associate members at year end
The Floral Club recognized its ten associate members at the final meeting of the year held Monday at the YWCA. Four members received plants, while talks on education and conservation were given. Ann Elizabeth Taylor will attend the national women’s clubs convention in Washington, D C, and Emmons of Albert Lea was noted as newly elected first district president.
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Floral Club
YWCA
C. C. Allen
Walter A. Bateman
M. E. Cook
George LaBar
Clarence Burgeson
W. C. Sayles
LaBar
A. A. McBride
John Fitzgerald
Charles Stern
P. J. Holand
S. V. German
Roy R. Roach
Allen
Sayles
Ann Elizabeth Taylor
of Women’s Clubs
Washington, D. C
Emmons
Albert Lea
Detroit Lakes
Fred Pickett
Mimi
Marsha Garbisch
Social and Personal News From Oakland Area
Mrs Josephine Sr Oakland has left St Olaf Hospital and is at Ulrich Rest Home. Mr and Mrs Raymond Olson hosted open house with guests from Adams Elkton Tomah Wis. Jeanette Chrz daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Chrz Oakland was confirmed at Oakland Lutheran Church. Otto Flo entertaining at dinner for daughter Lyla who was confirmed. Guests from Scarville Ames Milford Iowa Walters Keister Austin Glenville Elkton Rochester Adams Dylan Wis. Sheely family reunion held at Todd Park with Dennis Johnson Owatonna host and hostess. Verd Classon Rose Creek will lead 1963 reunion. Relatives came from
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Josephine Sr
Oakland
St. Olaf Hospital
Ulrich Rest Home
Raymond Olson
Adams, Elkton
Tomah
Wis
Jeanette Chrz
Frank Chrz
Oakland Lutheran Church
Otto Flo
Lyla
Scarville
Ames
Milford
Iowa
Walters
Keister
Austin
Glenville
Elkton
Rochester
Adams
Dylan
Sheely
Todd Park
Dennis Johnson
Owatonna
Verd Classon
Rose Creek
J. Kent Dougherty
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Mankato
Karen Burke
Harold Burke
Joseph Dougherty
19Th St. SW
Local social notes from Dexter to Rose Creek
Mr. and Mrs. David Monty hosted a Sunday potluck for the library committee and Women of the Moose with husbands as guests. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Zimmerman returned from a West trip begun April 4 with their daughter Mrs. Richard Chaffee and granddaughters Nancy and Suzanne Chaffee. The Chaffees stayed in Austin while the Zimmermans visited Edward Zimmerman Jr in Spring Valley California, then visited Merle Rendall in Roseville and Mrs. Dean Persinger before ending the trip.
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E. A. Zimmerman
Richard Chaffee
Nancy
Suzanne Chaffee
Edward Zimmerman Jr
Spring Valley
Calif
Chaffee
Austin
Zimmermans
Merle Rendall
Roseville
Dean Persinger
Women Coming Events at Local Churches and Groups
Wednesday gatherings include First Baptist Missionary Society groups with leaders Mrs. Clinton Hertle and Mrs. Leonus Waits meeting in the evening. American Legion Auxiliary hosts a 6:30 potluck at the Legion Club. St Bernadine Units gather for a 6:20 pink supper at Inez Morgan’s home and an evening session with Mrs. William Christopherson. Woodbury Willing Workers hold a noon picnic at Legion Hall in Lyle. St Elizabeth Unit has a 12:30 luncheon at Gus Young's Supper Club. Happy Thought Club hosts a 1:30 dessert luncheon at Orrin Wood’s home. Dexter Floral Club has a 12:30 luncheon at Frances King’s home in Dex. Women of Moose meet in the evening at Moose Home. Will meet at KC Hall in the evening. Lady Woodmen meet in the afternoon with Mrs. Forest Everson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society
First Baptist Church
Clinton Hertle
2Nd Ave
Leonus Waits
4Th Ave
American Legion Auxiliary
the Legion Club
ST. Bernadine
Inez Morgan
9Th Ave
ST. Bernadette
William Christopherson
L1th Ave
Woodbury
Legion Hall
Lyle
ST. Elizabeth
Gus Young
Happy Thought Club
Orrin Wood
12Th Ave
Woor
KC Hall
Local Notables Named in Social Notices
James Gifford of Los Gatos California and Mr and Mrs William Lindner of Hermiston Oregon appear in society notices along with Mr and Mrs William Zimmerman of Arthur North Dakota detailing gatherings and engagements as part of the community announcements.
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James Gifford
Los Gatos
Calif
William Lindner
Hermiston
Ore
William Zimmerman
Arthur, N. D
Bathing Pets and Prompt Treatment Protect Children
To prevent contagion from animals to people it is crucial to bathe pets regularly and treat their diseases promptly. Proper grooming and veterinary care reduce spread of illness and keep households safer for children.
Safety tips for keeping seniors safe at home
Precautions to protect older residents include brighter lighting on stairs and by beds. Install handrails and grab bars in bathrooms and hallways to reduce fall risk.
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H. R. Weyer
R. R. Charles
Minneapolis
E. Earl Salmon
Grand Meadow
Hayward
Tappi
W. L. Hedegard
Harold Scott
R. H. Christianson
Russell Parmenter
E. E. Salmon
B.M
B. M
Mrs. McNally
Mission Society
Magnus Modenes
Stevensons
Karen Vrieze
Sharon Noble
Richard Nath
Julie Dillon
Jenelle Austinson
Steven Belmont
Douglas Nath
Carrol Watson
Bestman
Lee Deutsche
Thomas Bonnette
Raymond Asfahl
Robert Robinson
Dennis Bonnette
Laurel Reed
Dexter
Winona, Chatfield Winnebago, Rose Creek
Mrs
David Monty
Austin Rt. 2
News For Women
Moose
Moose Home
Dreds
Penney
Schuler
North Main ST
Peters Shoes
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