Director Seeks Jobs for Relief Recipients
Washington AP Mary Switzer head of HEW welfare program aims to move people off relief by creating jobs and training with new legislation. She notes taxpayer welfare fatigue and warns of despair. The plan funds job training and daycare for welfare parents who work. Switzer, 67, will apply handicapped employment methods to employable families on relief.
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Washington (Ap
Mary Switzer
Miss Switzer
Congress
Ottumwa couple wed in First Pentecostal Assembly
Gloria Jean Granneman and Allen Frederick Jandt married at 6 30 p m November 25 in Ottumwa Iowa officiated by Rev John Walker A reception at the YWCA followed The bride daughter of Ruth Granneman Groom son of Llewellyn Lee The bride wore a velvet empire waist gown with a bouquet of white roses The veil was attached to a tiara maid of honor Margaret Steward Attendants included Kenneth Jandt ushers Terry Leonard Arlan Lee Clyde Gallup Mike Marshall flower girl Peggy Denny ring bearer Mark Palmer The couple will reside in Eau Claire
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Gloria Jean Granneman
Allen Frederick Jandt
Pentecostal Assembly of God
Ottumwa
Iowa
John Walker
YWCA
Charles Granneman
Ruth Granneman
Llewellyn Lee
Winnebago St
Margaret Steward
Kenneth Jandt
Terry Leonard
Arlan Lee
Clyde Gallup
Mike Marshall
Peggy Denny
Mark Palmer
American Cancer Society
Eau Claire
Community Council Hears Luigi tale at YMCA meeting
Anne Harmacek of La Crosse County Social Service introduced Joseph Gordon's "The Legend of the First Creche" about Luigi an Italian woodcarver who deserts faith after his baby is born blind. He carves a lifelike ivory infant, vows to avoid church, then sees the nativity and reconsiders faith. Council votes $75 to the Christmas Bureau and Homemakers volunteers served.
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Anne Harmacek
la Crosse County
Lator
Luigi
Bornaby
Julie
Mae Obrecht
Harris C. Mooney
Christ Episcopal Church
Barre Mills
Lewis Valley
Housker wedding ties Spring Grove, Trinity Church
Mr and Mrs Garry Housker wed November 25 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spring Grove with Rev Rolf Hanson officiating. Bride Patricia Onsgard, daughter of Carl and Patricia Onsgard, wore peau de soie satin and a beaded headpiece. Groom son of Arnold and Mrs Housker. attendants included Pear Schuttemeier maid of honor and Kay Schewel Lynette Ons gard Judy Larson and Mrs Ronald Keavy bridesmaids. Flower girl and ring bearer were Theresa and Steven Housker. Best man Wayne Olson. groomsmen John Sil ling Roger Lanswerk Jeffery Keavy Ronald Keavy. Ushers J C Benson and Bill Martin. Reception followed.
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Spring Grove
Minn
Garry Housker
Minneapolis
Trinity Lutheran Church
Rolf Hanson
Patricia Onsgard
Carlyn Onsgard
Arnold Housker
Pear Schuttemeier
Kay Schewel
Lynette Onsgard
Judy Larson
Ronald Keavy
Theresa
Steven
Wayne Olson
John Sylling
Roger Lanswerk
Jeffery Keavy
J. C. Benson
Bill Martin
St Francis School Alumnae Christmas Party Set
Alumnae of St Francis School of Nursing gymnasium will gather Monday December 11 at 7 30 p m for a Christmas program by senior student nurses. The class of 1951 will serve dessert and coffee. Members may give a Christmas donation to a worthy cause instead of a gift exchange. Open to all alumnae.
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St. Francis School of Nursing
Lynn Clark and Daniel Martin Bride at Sparta Church
Lynn Marie Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin J Clark Cashton and Daniel Dean Martin son of Mrs Clarence Martin Sparta and the late Clarence Martin were married at 1 pm on Nov 11 in St Patrick s Catholic Church Sparta Rev Bernard Kelly officiated The reception followed at Parkview Supper Club Cash ton Attendants Kathryn Clark Gordon Martin Dorothy Leis Larry Clark Jack Jordan Bob Olson The couple will reside in Sparta where the groom works at Northern Engraving Co The bride wore a cameo ivory peau de soie gown with chapel watteau train a ivory veil with crystals and beads and carried yellow mums with ivy Attendants wore olive green velvet and candlelight crepe with olive bows and bronze mums and greens.
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Lynn Marie Clark
Alvin J. Clark
Cashton
Daniel Dean Martin
Clarence Martin
Sparta
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Bernard Kelly
Parkview
Kathryn Clark
Gordon Martin
Dorothy Leis
Larry Clark
Jack Jordon
Bob Olson
Northern Engraving Co
Luncheon And Christmas Programs For Extension Leaders
In Preston on Wednesday December six a luncheon for newly elected Extension Home Economics program chairmen was held in the Courthouse AB Room with home agent Mrs. Geraldine Daley outlining plans for the year. A noon Christmas luncheon followed with chairmen elect at St Columba Church dining hall served by the St Columba Ladies Aid. A bi monthly Home Council meeting featured a Christmas program led by Mrs. Richard Boice, Mrs. Alton Spande, Mrs. Jerry Rollie, Mrs. Wendell Vrieze, Mrs. Marlin Rathbun, and Mrs. Robert D. Jones, Harmony Spring Valley. The group also viewed Christmas decorations and centerpieces. Do not shake that can of varnish before using it.
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Preston
Geraldine Daley
St. Columban Church
St. Columban Ladies Aid
Rule scorch marks with an onion treatment
Apply a raw onion slice to scorched marks then let sit. Rinse with cold water after a period to cool and refresh the area.
Polly's Pointers column roundup and reader tips
A collage of reader questions and Polly's quick home hacks. Tips cover stuffing cushions in a dry tub, separating whites and colors with a cardboard divider, using glass insets for puzzle displays, cleaning stainless surfaces with vinegar, and a note on Nina's diet correction. Readers are invited to submit ideas for a dollar if published.
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Polly
J.E.W
Nina
La Crescent School Hosts Eighth and Tenth Grade Fashion Show
In La Crescent Minnesota the eighth and tenth graders of the Home Economics Department staged a fashion show on November 30 at La Crescent High School cafeteria. About 50 girls modeled student made garments under teacher Kathy Wurm. Families and friends attended as coffee and cookies circulated and Christmas decorations brightened the stage. Four eighth graders Dawn Walters Kay Norberg Theresa Howe and Cathy Miller were named queens with Nancy Rosendahl earning the tenth grade crown.
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LA Crescent
Minn
la Crescent High School
Kathy Wurm
Dawn Walters
Kay Norberg
Theresa Howe
Cathy Miller
Nancy Rosendahl
Vorarlberg Mulls Teen Hitchhiking Passes
In Bregenz Austria the Vorarlberg provincial government considers issuing hitchhiking passes to teenagers to help them access private transport to and from school. The plan focuses on enabling safe travel for students amid concerns over mobility.
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Bregenz
Austria
Vorarlberg
Waukon Couple Married at First Presbyterian Church
Shirla Marti daughter of Marvin and (Lansing) and Clark Simmonds son of Maurice and (Lansing) were wed at 2 p.m. November 25 in Waukon First Presbyterian Church with Rev. William Tjaden officiating. The bride wore white wool with red trim and a floral headpiece. Kay Simmonds was maid of honor. Glenn Simmonds attended the groom, with Lavern Roe and James Hager as ushers. A reception followed in the church fellowship hall. The bride plans to resume studies at Iowa State College Cedar Falls. Simmonds will leave for Air Force service this month.
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Waukon
Iowa
Shirla Marti
Marvin Marti
Lansing
Clark Simmonds
Maurice Simmonds
First Presbyterian Church
William Tjaden
Kay Simmonds
Glenn Simmonds
Lavern Roe
James Hager
Iowa State College
Cedar Falls
Simmonds
Air Force
Memorial Auxiliary Plans Christmas Party in Spring Grove
The Tweeten Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host a Christmas Party with a gift exchange at 2 p.m. Monday in the Trinity Lutheran Church parlors. Hostesses include Nettie Larson, Clara Larson, and Mmes. Irene Trehus, Betty Benson, Rosella Onsgard, and Hazel Bender.
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Spring Grove
Minn
Tweeten Memorial Hospital
Trinity Lutheran Church
Nettie Larson
Clara Larson
Mmes
Irene Trehus
Betty Benson
Rosella Onsgard
Hazel Bender
Shampoo Sweater Care Note
A brief guidance item advises using shampoo to wash sweaters to keep them soft and smelling pleasant. It suggests a simple home care method for garment upkeep and fabric freshness.
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