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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1956
Page
6
Miss Mary Ellen Johnson and Kenneth Dean Zuehl wed at the Methodist Church in a 8 p.m. double ring ceremony. The couple, with families from Austin and Teeterville, Iowa, will reside in Toeterville after a reception for 300.
About 128 relatives and friends attended an open house at the Doggett home in Austin on Sunday honoring Mr. and Mrs. Emil Doggett on their 25th wedding anniversary. Their son Ronnilee hosted, with daughters Sharon Nelson and Dor Ramum as hostesses and other daughters assisting with gifts and guest book. Members from Story City Ames Chicago Owatonna Williams Dexter Grand Meadow and Lansing attended along with a long list of relatives.
Mr and Mrs Richard Zwart announce the engagement of their daughter Marjorie Marie to Loren Walter Briggs of Spring Valley Minnesota. No wedding date is set.
A series of social updates records hospital stays surgeries and visits. Mrs. Joe Smith of 206 Neveln is a patient at St Olaf Hospital. Edith Day of Rochester recently visited Mrs. Jessie Griffith. The Bruckmeier couple left for Birmingham Alabama to visit their son Warren and family. Wohlstroms of 1408 Locust returned from Mora Minnesota where they visited the Coopers. The Rasmusens of 1902 McKinley welcomed a son born June 18 at St. Marys Rochester. Apold underwent surgery at St Olaf Hospital with room 256. Kaus had surgery at Methodist Hospital with room 411-A. Sucha underwent major surgery at St Marys with room 3175. Kapelle family from Plymouth Wisconsin visited the William A Smith home en route to South Dakota. John Loftaas Elton Groven and Jason Davis of Northwood Iowa visited Anna Erickson and daughters on E Water. Davis and Erickson were Waterloo Schoolmates.
A compilation of visits, farewells, baptisms, and family events across Ridge and nearby towns. Guests include the Bennetts in Oakland, the Kolbs from Chicago, the Adams and Rawn families, and many others visiting relatives in Eugene, Brownsdale, and Alexandria. The column also presents two Ann Landers exchanges offering personal advice on relationships and reputation.
Advice notes that baked potatoes stay fluffy and crisp if you prick them with a fork at the end of the baking time. The tip aims to release steam and prevent sogginess, offering a simple kitchen trick for consistent texture.
Spring Valley announces the engagement of Helen Ann Richards to Richard Lee Bailey. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Richards, Helen Ann is engaged to Richard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Leutink, with the wedding set for July.
Mr and Mrs Harry Lewis were honored by the Couples Club of Grand Meadow Lutheran Church at a farewell party at the Lyle Dettloff home. A potluck dinner and gifts were given as the couple prepare to move Thursday to Yankton South Dakota for their new home.
Miss Orinne Elford and Robert G. Nagel were married Saturday at the Little Brown Church in Nashua Iowa in a double ring ceremony performed by Rev Glenn Utterback. The couple now plans a home in Austin after a northern Michigan trip.
Mrs Frank Morse of Mankato will address the Wednesday Study Club of Racine at a silver tea on July 6 in the Racine Methodist Hall. Grand Meadow Tuesday Study Club members will be guests.
Readers discuss federal and state blood test laws for marriage and list states without such rules. A letter-wag informs about a houseguest misbehaving, and tips range from relocating Granny to seeking professional help for a husband. The column ends inviting readers to send their questions.
The marriage of Beverly Marie Reed and Wendell Kohn occurred June 12 at the Assemblies of God Church in Spring Valley. Rev. C G Scharnberg officiated. Attendants included Sandra Glynn maid of honor, Betty Bumgarner brides maid, Lawrence Kohn best man, Edward Leibfried groomsman, ushers Clifford H. Reed Jr. and Kenneth Kohn, flower girl Janice Kohn, ring bearer Garry Bumgarner. A 135 guest reception followed. the couple will reside in Spring Valley after a Milwaukee honeymoon.
A simple tweak folds a tablespoon or two of melted butter into the popover batter. The result is richer texture and enhanced taste, delivering a more indulgent crumb.
Amanda Pauline Florness of Red Wing and Philip S Duff Jr former state senator were married Saturday afternoon at United Lutheran Church Red Wing. They will reside in Red Wing.
Mr and Mrs Walter Klement announce the forthcoming marriage of Carol Jean to Kenneth R. Kinstler Jr. The wedding is set for 3 p m July 7 in the chapel of St Olaf Lutheran Church in St Louis Park.
Miss Marilyn Klimek daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Klimek Urbank Minn wed Martin S LaPree son of Mrs Mabel LaPree in a 10 30 ceremony at St Augustine Church with Msgr Robert Jennings presiding The wedding party included Colleen Klimek maid of honor and sisters Lucy and Alice Klimek as bridesmaids The couple planned to join the groom in Alameda California after his Navy duty and the bride will follow in August The ceremony details note gowns ushers and a full reception with family guests from Urbank St Paul and Minneapolis
A showing of the film My Right and My Cause opened the Grand Meadow Lutheran Ladies Aid program. Mrs Art Anderson led the worship meditation as Mrs Gerald Nelson supervised the event and presented readings. Arlyne Queensland and Carol Ankeny sang with Sharon Ankeny on piano while Candace Sharon received a promotion certificate.
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