Community events and club meetings listed for Tuesday and Wednesday
Grace Lutheran Sewing Circle meets for a family picnic at Todd Park. Past Oracles dine at Mrs. Harry Nielsen's home. St Olaf Circle 14 gathers with Mrs William Myhre. Degree of Honor meets at the Eagles Auxiliary hall. Bishop Seabury Unit hosts a 1 pm luncheon at Miss Edna Eastman's home. Ramsey Ladies Day features golf and bridge. Country Club Ladies Day offers a neon luncheon and golf. McIntyre WRC No 27 has a noon picnic at the Historical Building. Our Savior's Lutheran Church circles plan evening meetings including Rachel, Rebekah, and Dorcas with listed hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Sewing Circle
Todd Park
Harry Nielsen
Highway 218
ST. Olaf Circle
William Myhre
Eagles
FOF
Bishop Seabury
Edna Eastman
Grove Ramsey
Country Club
McIntyre Wrc No. 27
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Rachel
Howard Peterson
Medary
Rebekah
Francis Swank
Deneen
Dorcas
Harold Kerstein
Gleason
St Margaret Unit Members and Husbands Host Social
Mrs Joseph Sternhagan and Mrs Alfred May led an evening gathering for St Margaret Unit at St Peter's School hall in Rose Creek. During social hour seven card tables awarded prizes to Mrs Matt Allwing, Mrs Elizabeth Aschold, Bernard Lammers and George Schmidt. Mrs Olaf Johnson won the travel prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sternhagan
Alfred May
St. Margaret Unit
St. Peter's School
Rose Creek
Maynard Weis
Matt Alwelling
Elizabeth Aschold
Bernard Lammers
George Schmidt
Olaf Johnson
Johnson Families Held Annual Reunion in Texas and Iowa
Adolph Johnson family reunion moved from Todd Park to Square Dance Barn near Austin due to cool weather. Ninety seven relatives attended a dinner. Sander Johnson led the business session and the group chose to hold the 1956 reunion at East Park Mason City on the second Sunday in June. Officers elected were George Hughes president Walter Erickson vice president Marlys Folmuth secretary treasurer. Games and refreshments followed late afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Johnson
Todd Park
Square Dance Barn
Austin
Sander Johnson
East Park
Mason City
George Hughes
Walter Erickson
Marlys Folmuth
Community Circle Meetings and Park Event Listings
Naomi Circle hosts a 6.30 steak fry at Todd Park. Mary Circle plans a gathering with Mrs Kenneth Tapp at 804 Miller in the afternoon. Martha Circle meets with Mrs Cyrus Hanson at Austin Rt. 3 in the afternoon. International Club will picnic at the YWCA at 6:30. Joan of Are Unit gathers with Mrs Joseph Larkoski at 404 N Kenwood. Mary Immaculate Unit meets at Arnold Deverell home 1504 W Mill in the evening. Women’s Missionary Council Assembly of God meets in the evening with Mrs Selmer Kjarum 707 N First.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi
Todd Park
Mary
Kenneth Tapp
Miller
Martha
Cyrus Hanson
Austin Rt. 3
International Clup
YWCA
ST. Joan of Are
Joseph Larkoski
N. Kenwood
Mary Immaculate Unit
Arnold Deverell
W. Mill Women's Missionary
Jannette Emery to Wed Harold Belden in July
Miss Jannette Katherine Emery and Harold C. Belden plan a July wedding. The engagement is announced by Mr. and Mrs. Warren J. Emery of 413 S Railway. The ceremony is set for 10 a.m. Saturday July 16 at Queen of Angels Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren J. Emery
S. Railway
Jannette Katherine
Harold C. Belden
Elizabeth Belden
Ramsey Park
Queen of Angels Church
Mildred Dunn Weds Roger Duane Fredricks in McIntire
Miss Mildred Dunn daughter of Mr and Mrs David Dunn of McIntire married Roger Duane Fredricks son of Mr and Mrs George Fredricks Nora Springs Iowa in a candlelight ceremony at the McIntire Baptist Church The Rev William Bohr and Rev B K Thorakson officiated The couple plans a two week wedding trip and will reside in Mason City after".
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Dunn
David Dunn
McIintire
Roger Duane Fredricks
George Fredricks
Nora Springs
Iowa
McIntire Baptist Church
William Bohr
B. K. Thorakson
Walter VanHook
James Rockwell
Mason City
William Dunn
Melvin Fredricks
Charles City
Fifth St. N. E
Janice Holderness and James Schoenecke Exchange Vows
Miss Janice Holderness and James E Schoenecke wed in a double ring ceremony at the Methodist Church on Saturday June 4. The Rev W J Campbell officiated. Attendants included Mrs Vernon Olson and Eugene Holderness. The couple plans a two week trip to Lake Superior and the North Shore as Mr Schoenecke prepares to receive Navy discharge next year after an overseas cruise aboard the USS Kearsarge. Mrs Norman Stuewer hosted the Esther Circle of Our Savior's Lutheran Guild Monday night. Bible study was led by Mrs Robert Bell with a reading by Mrs Warren Thorson and prayer by Mrs Duane Lindgren. The next session will be a July picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Holderness
James E. Schoenecke
W. J. Campbell
Vernon Olson
Eugene Holderness
Navy
Norman Stuewer
W. College
Esther
Our Savior’s
Lutheran Gunld
Robert Bell
Warren Thorson
Duane Lindgren
Wrolson Stahl Wedding Held at Methodist Church
Isabel Stahl and Henry Wrolson wed at 3 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Wilfred B. Plummer officiating. The ceremony at the Methodist Church featured May Wells at the organ and a reception at the bride’s parents’ home. The couple will reside in Albert Lea where Wrolson works for Albert Lea Transfer Co. Mrs. Wrolson is a Austin High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel Stahl
Henry Wrolson
Methodist Church
Wilfred B. Plummer
May Wells
J. A. Stahl
Austin
Wrol Wrolson
Albert Lea
Thomas Tapager
Arnold Wrolson
Mrs. Wrolson
Wrolson
Albert Lea Transfer Co
Austin High School
Fitch and Howden Betrothal Announced
Miss Doreen V. Fitch and Ira L. Howden Jr. are engaged. Doreen is the daughter of Clifford S. Fitch of Sharon Hill Pennsylvania, and Ira is the son of Ira J. Howden of Brownsdale. No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doreen Fitch
Ira L. Howden Jr
Clifford S. Fitch
Sharon Hill
Doreen V. Fitch
Ira J. Howden
Brownsdale
Marlene Prehoda Weds Derwin Hillson in Blooming Prairie
Marlene Evan Prehoda and Derwin James Hillson united in marriage at St Olaf Lutheran Church Blooming Prairie with a 7:30 p.m. ceremony. The couple and families hosted a 200 guest reception in the church parlors as out of town guests traveled from nearby towns and states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlene Prehoda
Derwin J. Hillson
Edward Anderson
William Anderson
Corliess Felton
Donald Hillson
Henry Wenc
Ernest Fink
William Manke
Guy Bjoraker
Arthur Anderson
Virgil Roush
Henry Holvick
Dorothy Stolek
Harry Anderson
Harriet Haubenschild
Gail Feller
Leilani Fink
Barbara Anderson
Prehoda
Mrs. Hillson
S. Chatham
Blooming Prairie
Waltham
Hayfield
Dexter
Owatonna
Minneapolis
Floyd
Iowa
Great Lakes
Garden Party Marks Year End For Floral Club
The Austin Floral Club held a garden party at Mrs. Charles Ashton home with Michon de Villier performing two violin solos. Her mother Mrs. C. L. deVillier accompanied. Four students spoke on the YMCA seminar in Washington and New York. Tea was served by a long list of members, and the next meeting is planned for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Floral Club
Charles Ashton
Michon de Villier
Beethoven
Handel
C. L. deVillier
Gordon Lanning
Marcia Lembke
Alice Requa
William Christianson
Jerry Wolf
Washington
New York
H. V. Morris
J. A. Kentta
H. B. Lidstone
Charles Stern
Harold Umbhoefer
Thomas Henry
P. D. Beaulieu
George LaBar
Ashton
Lester Hill
Ethel Wold
LaBar
Miss Wold
W. S. Tucker
Quincy, Ill
Willard Hardy
Miss Janice Norman to Marry Robert Poppe in Riceville
Mrs Albert Norman and Mrs Roy Poppe announce the engagement and forthcoming wedding of their children Janice Arlene Norman and Robert LeRoy Poppe. The couple plans a July 26 ceremony at St Peters Lutheran Church Riceville. Janice is a Riceville High School graduate employed at Thomas Kakac Store in Saratoga Iowa. Robert works for Oliver Corporation in Charles City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Norman
Riceville
Iowa
Janice Arlene
Robert LeRoy Poppe
Roy Poppe
Gilman
Wis
Miss Norman
Riceville High School
Thomas Kakac
Saratoga
Poppe
Oliver Corporation
Charles City
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Arleen F Johnson to Marry Erling O Nelson
Mr and Mrs R E Lagervall of Elkton announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Arleen Frances Johnson to Erling O Nelson son of Mr and Mrs T O Nelson Osage. The couple will wed at Our Savior s Lutheran Church in Osage at 7 30 p m on June 24. The bride to be has worked in Minneapolis and Nelson serves as Mitchell County treasurer in Osage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Lagervall
Elkton
Arleen Frances Johnson
Erling O. Nelson
T. O. Nelson
Osage
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Minneapolis
Mr. Nelson
Mitchell County
Verna Classon Honored by Rose Creek Church Women
Miss Verna Classon was honored at the Verd Classon home by Rose Creek Community Church women. Hostesses were Miss Mavis Jean Johnson Miss Sharon Hunst and Mrs John Merrill. Guests exchanged recipes and a handkerchief shower was held. Miss Lenore Merrill won the door prize. Classon is now employed in Winnebago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Classon
Rose Creek
Verd Classon
Mavis Jean Johnson
Sharon Hunst
John Merrill
Lenore Merrill
Miss Classon
Winnebago
Rev and Mrs Matt Honored at 50th Wedding Anniversary
The Rev Joe Matt Sr and his wife celebrated their 50th anniversary with a candlelight service at Crane Addition Community Chapel in Austin attended by 125 guests. The couple now run a faith mission in Minneapolis after moving there in 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Matt Sr
Austin
Minneapolis
Crane Addition
Community Chapel
Joe Matt Jr
Clarence Budensiek
Matt Jr
George Walterman
Jesse True
Albert Ofstad
Esther Otterstrom
Howard Moe
Norman Ofstedah
H. H. Thompson
Orrin Wood
Matt
Gateway
Hennepin
Washington
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News For Women
Shirley Larkin
Virgil Ryan
Minnesota
Anna Larkin
Tollefson
Norval Ryan
Kruger
Johnson
COD
House OF Wesley Dept
Bloomgton Fil
Idress
Jannette Emery
Harold Belden
Hollywood
Colif
Jacy
Republic Pier
Geous Freeole
Ula Ifig
Cal ‘Ery
Star Baking CO
Petene Benes Tees
McIntire
James Schoenecke
Stuewer
Miss Doreen Fitch
St Olaf Lutheran Church
Marlene Evan Prehoda
Derwin James Hillson
Joe Prehoda
George Hillson
A. L. Swenson
Lawrence Dewey
Donald Siverson
Richard Lee
Janet Anderson
Lee Elaine Hillson
Deanna Prehoda
Connie Prehoda
Duane Hillson
Nilan
Floral Club
Janice Norman
Robert Poppe
St.joseph
Arleen F. Johnson
Crane Chapel
Home Delivery Service
Schwen’s Ice Cream
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