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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1968
Page
6
Mary Louise Williams, formerly Miss St. Anthony Village, was crowned Miss Minnesota as Mary Louise Williams thanked sponsors for a year of opportunities. Contest details include gowns in white and orange, an array of talent performances, and reaction from contestants, chaperones, and supporters.
A brief notice in the Austin Minnesota herald from June 17 1968 notes the establishment of the Red Cross on May 21 1881 and mentions Barbara and her husband in the context of the history feature.
A reader wonders if a corner is jinxed after a series of accidents in the family. Ann advises avoiding the spot and dismisses superstition. Another reader laments receiving three identical books and seeks guidance on useless duplicates. Ann defends the sentiments and value of gifts. A third plea asks not to publish a letter from a abusive husband and is assured the letter will not appear.
Mrs Went zel received a trophy from Mrs Robert Braaten during a Mapleview event honoring her years of service to the scout organization. Mapleview noting the occasion as a tribute to a longtime scout leader and former member.
Miss Lori Francois daughter of Mrs Ida Francois Masonville Iowa and the late Clarence Francois became the bride of Dean A Prantner son of Mr and Mrs Emil Prantner Jr Austin Rt 3 on Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church Masonville Rev O Sullivan officiated Given in marriage by Leo Rauch Masonville the bride wore a candle light silk organza gown with Venise lace and a chapel train Her bouquet featured white Cymbidium orchids blue cornflowers and lavender The wedding party included maid of honor Shirley Francois and bridesmaids Misses Prantner and Roling Best man David Prantner with groomsmen and ushers from Masonville following the ceremony a reception was held at the Jungle Room Independence Iowa They plan to reside in Cedar Falls Iowa The bride is a nurse from Manchester High School Mercy School of Nursing and Charles T Miller Hospital St Paul The groom is a Benton Ready Mix employee after graduating from Austin High School and Austin State Junior College
The American Legion Auxiliary gathered for a potluck at the Legion Club. Delegates chosen for the department convention July 18 to 20 in Winona were Mrs. James Borris and Mrs. Donald Carlson.
Evanger Lutheran Church Women met on Wednesday at Sargeant. A program honored members 65 years and older. The nominating committee was named: Mrs. Otto Kylle, Mrs. George Grovdahl, Mrs. Willard Edgar. A ladies chorus and readings were featured with piano duet and singing by Rev. Valen. Hostesses included Mrs. Leland Hegaa and others.
Keep range clean and oven walls grease free to prevent fires. Call the gas company if a leak is suspected. Use detergent to wash walls where grease settles and keep toasters crumb free to avoid blazes.
Mrs Earl Schroeder and Mrs Clyde Copley represented the Austin BPO Does at the Charlotte North Carolina national convention which closed Friday Memorial services included unveiling a portrait of Lois McDonnell past supreme president Ruby Johnson of Kearney Nebraska was installed as supreme president with Marge McCullough as installing officer Highlights included a past presidents tea and a reception for retiring president Esther McMullen of Rochester New York
Wash spatulas to remove fatty food residues after use. Scenery patterned wall coverings brighten the kitchen and are easy to clean with a cloth, many being vinyl coated for safe scrubbing.
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