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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1961
Page
6
Three 15 year old girls seek advice about a bragging friend whose father is in prison. Ann Landers advises patience and compassion, noting the girl is covering shame and the problem is not hers to solve. The column then offers guidance to Dora and Driver on domestic tensions and seeking help if needed.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Schneider announce the engagement of their daughter Mildred to Marvin Simon son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Simon Stacyville The wedding is set for 10 am August 5 at St Johns Catholic Church Johnsburg
Mrs Henry Lammers of 2411 4th Dr SW hosted the Party Line Club Thursday evening with guest Mrs Daniel Trovecke of St Paul. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Julius Tonder, Mrs Trovecke and Mrs Willard Wagner as birthdays for Mrs Pearl Miller, Mrs Arthur Meyer and Mrs Albert E Hanson were noted. The next meeting will be with Mrs Roger Anderson at 1005 23rd Ave SW on July 20.
St Olaf Lutheran Church Women conducted circle meetings in homes across the city with devotions Bible study and worship prayers led by various hosts including Mrs Ralph Harnesk Mrs Mark Hamilton and Rev Melvin Hauge Plans for July breakfast and potluck gatherings as well as fair booth projects at the Mower County Fair were discussed with guests like Harvey Anderson and church members named throughout Circle 1 through Circle 23.
Lyle Auxiliary notes a poppy sale total of 56.48 with William Reinartz's team winning. Poster winners were Rodney Reed Marsha Thompson and Lonna Meyer. Judges included Mrs. Walter Chilson Mrs. Marian Schmidt and Mr and Mrs Wayne Libersky. Cookies are due by June 29 for the Veterans Hospital barrel.
Mr and Mrs Lyle D Morrison announce the marriage of their daughter Marcia Irene to John Weir Willcoxon III in a Wednesday Minneapolis ceremony. The bride, a former Austin resident, formerly on the HERALD news staff.
Circles 1 2 3 and 5 of Lyle Lutheran meet with hostesses and members sharing Bible study prayers and sunshine reports. Circle 3 presented the Bible study and sunshine reports. weddings and July hostess duties were arranged. The group voted to serve at the Finnegan Larson wedding reception.
Mr and Mrs Sigval Edgar of Sargeant will celebrate their gold wedding anniversary on June 25 with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at Evanger Lutheran Church in Sargeant, changing the previously announced date.
Mrs Genevieve Granle returned from Mooseheart Illinois where she received the Women of Moose college of regents degree. She joined 550 women in the United States and Canada honored with corsage and cap and gown from the Austin chapter for two outstanding years in a home chapter.
Mrs. W. H. Barnes was welcomed as a new member when the Home Study Club met Thursday at Sterling State Bank community room. Hostesses were Mrs. Mark Dunbar and Mrs. T. L. Searles. Mrs. Leo Reuter introduced Mrs. Robert Duenow who spoke on flower arranging. A July picnic is planned at Enterprise School.
Mr and Mrs Everett Noble of Austin Rt 1 announce the marriage of their daughter Alice Carol to Denver Henthorne. The wedding occurred June 8.
The Christian Women's Fellowship Circle 1 met at Sterling Christian Church for a potluck luncheon hosted by Mrs. Clarence Smith of Austin Rt. 1. Rev. John Kerr led prayer and Mrs. W. J. Fullen presented the lesson Together in Service. Mrs. Smith conducted the worship service.
Inez Durham recalls their joy as Earl Durham is named Worker Father of the Year by the National Fathers Day Committee for youth work. The Louisville family travels to New York and Washington, visiting attractions, meeting Ralph Houk and Bill Cullen, and appearing on TV while the four children praise their dad.
A guide for enjoying a festive anniversary with style for middle aged women. It urges early planning for attire and cosmetics, skin care routines, hair styling, and nail care, plus home practice, spa prep, and regular beauty habits to look confident at the celebration.
Miss Margaret Thielen was honored at a bridal shower Monday evening at the Harold Dahle home in Brownsdale. Hostesses were Mrs. Florence Peet Mrs. Harold Hartson and Mrs. Dahle. Corsages were given Miss Thielen Mrs. Christiansen and Mrs. Tonding. Her marriage to Robert Christiansen will take place June 24 at Fonda Iowa.
Sorosis Class of the First Methodist Church held a picnic supper Thursday at Mrs. Florence Richmond’s home 105 6th St NW. Devotions were led by Mrs. Bes sie Baker and Mrs Ruth Drost with entertainment by Mrs Jessie Sale. Prizes went to Mrs Grace Knees kern, Mrs Gertrude Roebuck, Mrs Baker, Mrs Harold Scott, and Mrs Ben Anderson.
Miss Bette Kramer was guest of honor at a Thursday shower at the Lawrence Hanson home. Games were played and prizes awarded to Mrs. Helmer Bartz, Mrs. Everett Hanson and Mrs. Howard Merritt. Hostesses were Mrs. Wilfred Denison and Mrs. Han
Mr and Mrs J G Usem returned from New York where their son Richard Usem earned a masters degree at Columbia University Mrs William Chase and relatives note the event Julie and Joe visit Albuquerque New Mexico to see her mother Alyce Hess and attend Sheldon Hess graduation at the University of Minnesota on Saturday.
St Catherine Unit entertained at 703 4th Ave NW with Mrs Fielding co hosting. Prizes awarded to multiple members. September meeting planned with Mrs Rysavy. St Bladina and St Dominica Units met at various hostesses. Rosary recitations led and prizes won. September meetings scheduled with listed hosts.
A neighborhood sale lists a large selection of clothes a crib a lawn mower and miscellaneous items at 608 18th St SE two blocks south of Ellis water tower Adv 2T.
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