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Holly Johnson: Enrichment and new paths
This is the 438th article I have submitted to the Austin Daily Herald for publication. I remember the first one like it was yesterday. I ...
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Holly Johnson: Celebrating 10 years of food
The countdown is on! In five weeks the Hormel Historic Home will pay tribute to the food, music, and fun that has been had at ...
by Holly Johnson, Saturday, April 3, 2021 6:30 am
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Holly Johnson: Woman of strength and caring
I sure wish Charlotte Hormel would have been at the Hormel Historic Home this week. George’s younger sister, Charlotte, attended the Chicago Kindergarten College and ...
by Holly Johnson, Saturday, March 27, 2021 6:30 am
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Holly Johnson: We recognize the impact of women on our community
Since 1980, March has been designated as the official time of year to recognize the impact that women have made in history. Jimmy Carter was ...
by Holly Johnson, Saturday, March 20, 2021 6:30 am
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Holly Johnson: The show must go on!
I am pleased to announce that the ninth annual Harris Music Contest was a success despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the record setting number ...
by Holly Johnson, Saturday, March 13, 2021 6:30 am
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Holly Johnson: HHH hosting Wedding & Event Showcase in March
The Hormel Historic Home will be hosting the 10th annual one stop shop Wedding & Event Showcase on Sunday, March 21. The event is usually ...
by Holly Johnson, Saturday, March 6, 2021 6:30 am
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Holly Johnson: Lizzie Hormel: full of ambition
As often happens around the Hormel Historic Home, we start out researching one topic and end up with more information than anticipated. For the upcoming ...
by Holly Johnson, Saturday, February 27, 2021 6:30 am
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Holly Johnson: We’re on the air
What do “Amos and Andy,” “Fibber McGee and Molly,” and “War of the Worlds” have in common? They were popular radio shows that provided entertainment ...
by Holly Johnson, Saturday, February 20, 2021 6:30 am
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Holly Johnson: Let’s take a look at real love
In honor of Valentine’s Day this weekend, I researched the history of the day we now traditionally celebrate with red roses and chocolate. There is ...
by Holly Johnson, Saturday, February 13, 2021 6:30 am
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Holly Johnson: Letters from World War I
I mentioned last week that I would be sharing items of interest from the donation of the 1911 Ladies’ Home Journals. Well, now I am ...
by Holly Johnson, Saturday, February 6, 2021 6:30 am
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Holly Johnson: Marketing important to George Hormel
I am grateful to the Austin Daily Herald and Austin Living publications for giving me the opportunity to share news and ads from the Hormel ...
by Holly Johnson, Saturday, January 30, 2021 6:30 am
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Holly Johnson: 21 to-dos at the HHH
Although the Christmas decorations will be on display at the Hormel Historic Home for another week, we have technically completed the holiday season. It is ...
by Holly Johnson, Saturday, January 23, 2021 6:30 am
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Holly Johnson: Remembering Anita Ulwelling
In 1946 Gertrude Skinner wrote a tribute about her dear friend Lillian Belle Hormel after her passing. The piece painted a portrait of a beloved ...
by Holly Johnson, Saturday, January 16, 2021 6:30 am
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Holly Johnson: Celebrating Twelfth Night
Since I am sure you’ve always wondered how the ladies of the YWCA in the 1930s celebrated Twelfth Night, I am sharing with you an ...
by Holly Johnson, Saturday, January 9, 2021 6:30 am
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Holly Johnson: Celebrating the New Year 100 years ago
Happy New Year! No matter if you had a party for one or a virtual celebration online with many to ring in the new year, ...