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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1954

Page

7

Dog Flagged Omaha

Small red flags served as temporary markers to alert motorists to stay clear of a damaged area in Omaha.

Omaha

Richard Aldrich Tribute to Lawrence Marriage

In a July Ladies' Home Journal piece Out today a tender humorous tribute to the famed partnership of Gertrude Lawrence and a reserved blue-blood. The article contrasts glamour and emotion with restraint, celebrating a marriage of opposites amid theater legends.

London Richard Aldrich Ladies’ Home Journal

Striped Flags Recycled in Gutter Prank Case

Freshly painted stripes kept washing into a gutter on a city block during refresh. Workers blamed a juvenile prank until a dog was observed carrying the flags. Canned

Women sit on first murder trial jury in Virginia City

The Virginia City courthouse, built long before Montana allowed women on juries, housed seven women for the first murder trial jury in 19 years. Each night the courtroom was cleared and the five male jurors slept in portable beds while the women stayed in the jury quarters.

Virginia City Mont Montana

Glove Finger Trick Prevents Curtain Rod Snags

A simple home tip uses the finger of an old glove slid onto the curtain rod end to prevent snagging when inserting the rod. This quick adjustment protects fabrics and reduces frustration during installation.

Cleaning stains from ice cream with solvent and warm suds

Ice cream stains are usually removed in washing but if grease remains sponge the spot with carbon tetrachloride and wash in warm suds.

Bonnie Gragert and Carl Kapka Exchange Vows

Bonnie Gragert daughter of Mr and Mrs Adrian Gragert Chester Iowa wed Carl Kapka son of Mr and Mrs Ronald Kapka Lime Springs at the Chester Methodist Church A O Sparks performed the double ring ceremony at 230 pm One hundred guests attended the reception in the church parlor They will reside in Rochester after a short trip The bride a Harmony High School graduate works at St Mary's Hospital Rochester The groom Lime Springs High School graduate served in the Air Force and works for Montgomery Ward in Rochester

Bonnie Gragert Adrian Gragert Chester Iowa Carl Kapka Ronald Kapka Lime Springs A. O. Sparks Mrs. Gragert Mrs. Kapka Donald McGillivray Jr LeRoy Kapka Rochester Harmony High School St. Mary’s Hospital Lime Springs High School Air Force Montgomery Ward Company

Weekend Visit and Local Health Notes Across Bloomington

Mr and Mrs Leo Burdette spent the weekend at Willard Rays Bloomfield Iowa home. Mrs F J Buringa underwent surgery Tuesday morning at St Olaf Hospital. Richard Heskett Austin Rt 2 had an appendectomy Monday at St Olaf Hospital in room 209. Far Lucas 1106 Medary underwent major surgery Tuesday morning at St Barnabas Hospital Minneapolis in room 507. Mr and Mrs Robert Jacob and daughter Karen 807 Hope returned from a three week Bass Lake cottage vacation near Grand Rapids. Mr and Mrs Joseph Cassidy and daughters 704 W Winona left Tuesday for Fort Worth Texas due to the death of Mrs Cassidy father R L Wood. Mr and Mrs Elmer Drogseth Minneapolis were guests Monday and Tuesday of sister Inger Hanson 1106 Grove and brother Albert Larson 811 Lyndale. Mr and Mrs H C Littlefield Mr and Mrs Maurice Hanson and Bonita and Mr and Mrs Erling Hanson Steven Lynn Craig and Julie attended a 7 oclock dinner Tuesday at Inger Hanson 1106 Grove in honor of the Littlefields 25th wedding anniversary.

Far Lucas St. Barnabas Hospital Minneapolis Robert Jacob Karen Hope Bass Lake Grand Rapids Joseph Cassidy W. Winona Fort Worth Texas Cassidy R. L. Wood Elmer Drogseth Inger Hanson Grove Albert Larson Lyndale H. C. Littlefield Maurice Hanson Bonita Erling Hanson Steven Lynn Craig Julie Littlefields

Vacation trip ends with family visits and obsequies

Mr and Mrs Vern Kemple and relatives returned from a Rocky Mountain National Park and Grand Canyon trip visiting New Mexico Texas and Kansas. Ernest Haskin and family returned from Beloit Wisconsin after the death of Mrs Haskin's uncle Henry Clayton with Lloyd Haskin and Kenneth Haskin attending the funeral. Out of town guests at the Johnson silver wedding observance included Elmer Churchill Harry Creager Leo Gruenburg Evelyn Hall Richard Creager and O Peterson with others from Decorah Sumner Fredericksburg Grand Meadow and nearby towns.

Vern Kemple Janet Russell Harrison Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado Grand Canyon Arizona New Mexico Texas Kansas Ernest Haskin Decker Beloit Wis Elmer Churchill Harry Creager Leo Gruenburg Fredericksburg Iowa Evelyn Hall Decorah Richard Creager Sumner O. Peterson Grand Meadow

Jay M Johnsons 25th Anniversary Party Held at Rose Creek

Mr. and Mrs. Jay M Johnson celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at home in Rose Creek with over 200 guests. A diverse program featured vocal and instrumental performances by local residents including John Dunker, Dorothy Reinartz, Mrs. John Merrill and others, plus a cake cutting and gift presentation.

Jay M. Johnson Rose Creek John Dunker Dorothy Reinartz John Merrill Harold Drake Nancy Mary DuWayne Skow Carolyn Sheely Wayne Anderson Marys Jean Johnson Keith Howden Williard Dawson Joe Fink Evelyn Hall Decorah Iowa Richard Creager Vern Marquarett Harry Creager Orrin Wood Walter Hall Dunker Elmer Jensen Hugh Kester Ramona Reinartz

Miss Patricia Jones Honored at Hemmer Residence Party

A personal bridal shower for Miss Patricia Jones was held Monday evening at the Hemmer residence 2307 E Collins. Hostesses were Miss Harriet Dunn Miss Joanne McAlister and Miss Lois Hemmer. A pink rose cor sage preceded bingo with door prizes won by Miss Gayle Knox and Miss Rita Skinner. Mrs Jones will marry A 2c Duane Hanson on July 1.

Patricia Jones Hemmer E. Collins Harriet Dunn Joanne McAlister Lois Hemmer Gayle Knox Rita Skinner Miss Jones Duane Hanson

Nelsons Attend Great Lakes Graduation Review

Mrs. Marie E Nelson and family plan to travel from Albert Lea and Minneapolis to Great Lakes Illinois for the graduation review of David Warner Nelson at the U S Naval Training Center He is one of three honor men in his company The Swensons have returned from Milwaukee where Pastor Swenson spoke at the dedication of the Our Savior s Lutheran Church on Wisconsin Avenue downtown Milwaukee

Marie E. Nelson Robert L. Nelson Barbara Ann Great Lakes Ill David Warner Nelson U. S. Naval Training Center David Arthur L. Swenson Milwaukee Swenson Austin Our Savior’s Lutheran Wisconsin Avenue

Be Smart Shop Alone Teach teens personal style through solo shopping

Learn to rely on your own judgment when choosing clothes. Read fashion and grooming articles, assess your figure, and interpret trends to build an individual style. Expect initial missteps as part of learning and gain confidence in making independent clothing choices.

Pint-Size Hair Tamer Fits In Pocket

A new compact hair cosmetic arrives in stick form designed for on the go touchups. Packaged in a small plastic container it fits in a tennis dress pocket or evening bag and can be used between dances or tennis sets. It promises a smooth non sticky finish and may improve dull dry hair with regular use.

Greensboro Sunbeam leader prompts boy to pray

In Greensboro a church Sunbeam class leader urged a 6 year old first grader to pray. The boy asked that the school house burn down so he would not have to attend, then, on guidance, repeated a prayer seeking forgiveness for the first time.

Greensboro N. C

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