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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1959
Page
5
The Truthseekers Class of Sargeant UB Church met at the Miner farm near Waltham to discuss the annual Sunday school picnic set for August. The July session will be with Mr and Mrs Carl Bartlett with Bert Anderson leading the devotion.
Mary Immaculate unit met Wednesday with plans for a lawn social in July and a fall bazaar. Prizes went to Mrs. Raymond Hackenmiller and Mrs. Arnold Deverell. Next meeting scheduled for September with Mrs. Jank Deick. Rosary opened St Barbara Unit meeting. prizes awarded to several members. Beverly KFart has collected over 200 world crosses since a gold cross was given 20 years ago. the cross has accompanied the bride in 10 family weddings.
Kathaleen Errington was honored at a Wednesday evening bridal shower at the Presbyterian Church parlors in LeRoy. Corsages were given to the bride and her mother Mrs. Howard Errington and Mrs. Theodore Kessler of Riceville.
Mrs. Dale Heine was honored at a farewell party hosted by Mrs. Orin Schaefer and co hosted by Mrs. Larry Heine. Guests received corsages and gifts then played games in a small town social. A separate mother daughter banquet at LeRoy Lutheran Church featured hymns, a vocal duet, a chalk talk and recognitions for longest distance, oldest mother, and youngest daughter.
Personal notes record the 29th annual Peterson-Anderson reunion at Todd Park Brownsdale. Other items note Russ Goetsch recovering at home after surgery, Dr. M. W. Thill’s funeral in Sacramento, and several relatives visiting or traveling from Rose Creek Corpus Christi Tracy Brownsdale Adams Osage Buffalo Cheektowaga.
The Band Mothers Club plans a wiener roast for the St Ansgar Band at City Park on July 10. Hostesses are Mrs Roland Eske Mrs Clayton Clauson Mrs Oliver Fossey and Mrs Harold Steinberg.
In 1831 Belgium chose Prince Leopold of Saxe Coburg as king. He was the widower of Charlotte of England and the uncle of the future Queen Victoria.
Twenty three fly-up Brownies are registered for day camp at the Girl Scout Cabin next week. Bus stops list at Whittier School through Banfield with departure times from 8:20 to 8:50 a.m. Scouts named include Barbara Jean Duffy Cathy McAnally Peg gy Vaith Connie Haldorson Ruth Reinartz Mary Lou Stephens Nancy Francis LaVonne Ohde Judy Ann Hanson Mary Cieske Jill White Anna Shene Wendy Griebel Rose Mary Wendorff Charlene MacLachlan Suzanne McDermaid Ann vorak Bertha Carroll Mary Kay Simons Marilyn Mack Marcia Bissen Heidi Morreim Margaret Mary Leighton.
The Brownsdale Study Club met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Herman Wollenburg. Mrs. Howard Hill presented the topic American Women of Note and Mrs. Howard Olson discussed Iraq of the Middle East.
Mrs. Paul Schaefer hosted St. Catherine Unit at Schaefer Home on Kenwood. Mrs. Gerald Hesch led Rosary recitation and Pope’s storehouse items were received. An ice cream social is planned for July 26 at St Augustine Church with prize cards won by Mrs. Elizabeth Frein and Mrs. Hesch and a door prize for Mrs. Pearly Evenson.
The Stahl family reunion gathered Thursday at Harold Bohn's Dexter residence. Attendees included multiple Stahl relatives and spouses from Minnesota Oregon Michigan Iowa and Texas, along with extended family members Bonnie Laham Bessie Stahl Austin and Duane Anderson.
Mcintyre WRC 27 held guest day Wednesday at the KC Hall. During social hour door prize went to Mrs Anton Wilder. Card winners were Mrs Betty Fiala Mrs Harry Neilsen and Mrs Roy Kelly. Bunco winners were Mrs Gertrude Jahr Mrs Minnie Belden and Mrs Joseph Schaefer.
Mrs. Elsie Granquist of Waltham hosted Martha Circle of St. Michael's Lutheran Church Tuesday evening. Devotions were led by Miss Lorene Fett and Bible study by Mrs. Norman Dulitz. The next session is set for July 21 with Mrs. Ole Carlson.
The Sorosis Class of the First Methodist Church held a picnic supper at Mrs. Pearl Miller's home 2706 Fourth St. SW. Members voted to meet after church services on Sundays in July and August. Rev. William J. Campbell attended and Miss Alta Reilly led devotions. Next gathering at Mrs. O W Cummings 906 Park.
Several St Olaf Guild circles held sessions with Bible studies readings and mission topics. Circle 17 hosted by Mrs Denisen and Mrs Ramiro discussed Hong Kong. Circle 4 met at Mrs Spense with Mrs Ludvigsen hosting. Circle 8 led by Rev Braaton focused on The Union of South Africa. Circle 9 planned July picnic. Circle 10 hosted by Mrs Dalgrist with readings. Circle 11 featured Bible study and worship prayers. Circle 12 met with Mrs Hanson for devo tions. Circle 5 shared a potluck and South Africa missionary message. Circle 16 Circle 10 and 11 saw various hostesses and readings. A July lunch service with Circle 96 was announced.
Miss Barbara Ruud daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor Ruud Ostrander became the bride of James Sheldon son of Mr and Mrs Warren Sheldon Spring Valley Sunday evening at Bloomfield Lutheran Church Ostrander The Rev Alton Larsen officiated Willis Johnson accompanied the singers Claire Churchill and Mary Larsen The bride wore a silk organza and lace gown and carried a white orchid with lilies of the valley and ivy Her sister Priscilla Ruud was maid of honor with Mary Larsen and Gwen Hagen as bridesmaids John Sheldon was best man and Gary McGhie and Richard Sheldon were groomsmen Ushers included Ronald Ruud The ceremony and reception followed at the home of Mr and Mrs Norbert Skaran Ostrander The couple will reside in Spring Valley until fall then move to Decorah Iowa The bride will teach in Decorah Public Schools and the groom will attend Luther College Circle 15 and other church activities are noted with plans for future meetings at the YWCA and Lafayette Park.
A reader 48 describes mood swings, hot flashes, and fear of mental decline. Ann Landers urges medical checkup, activity, volunteering, or part time work to restore vitality.
Mrs. Willard Thayer of Austin Route 2 hosted a dessert luncheon for the Home Study Club on Thursday. Assisted by Mrs. Harlow Sayles, the program on Canada featured Miss Betty Hadley discussing the St. Lawrence waterway. Members signed a sympathy card for Mrs. Komer Warrington at St Olaf Hospital. New programs were distributed and guests included Mrs. Hawkins Miss Hadley Milwau kee Ceclia Miller and Bonnie Lande.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Larson will host an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Evanger Lutheran Church near Sargeant to mark their 60th wedding anniversary. They wed June 24, 1909, at Evanger Lutheran. Attending will be two sons Lather and Elliot and two daughters Mrs. Paul Hull and Mrs. Andrew Hunter, plus 21 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
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