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Holly Johnson

Music contest another success

I am happy to be able to acknowledge and recognize the 41 young people who participated in the fifth annual Harris Music Contest last weekend. ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, February 19, 2017 1:01 pm

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Sixth annual Foodie Throwdown setting the table on Feb. 18

It will be a busy week ahead at the Hormel Historic Home as we prepare for the sixth annual Foodie Throwdown on Saturday, Feb. 18. ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, February 12, 2017 7:01 am

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More birthdays at the Hormel home

Last week I mentioned a special anniversary party held at the Hormel’s home in Bel Air, California.  I also found mention of a special birthday ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, February 5, 2017 1:01 pm

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HHH to host Hormels 125th anniversary celebration in February

As I mentioned last week, the Hormel Historic Home will soon be hosting an anniversary party in honor of George and Lillian Hormel’s 125th celebration. ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, January 29, 2017 7:01 am

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Combing food and music

During most events at the Hormel Historic Home you will find food or music or both. We find that these two elements draw a crowd ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, January 22, 2017 7:01 am

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A tool to be used by Austin

The Hormel family wanted their home to be used and valued by the women of Austin when they donated it in 1927 to the YWCA. ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, January 15, 2017 7:01 am

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A fun day at the YWCA

In the society column dated Jan. 8, 1929, the Austin Daily Herald reported of a fun event at the YWCA. Twelfth Night Party and Sleigh ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, January 8, 2017 7:01 am

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Prediction came true in 2016

At this time last year I wrote, “I know 2016 is going to be another great year at the Hormel Historic Home. “With a kitchen ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, January 1, 2017 1:01 pm

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Music plays a big part in the community

I hope you will agree that there are always a variety of activities happening in Austin. Music, theater, sports, dining, and shopping-we may be a small ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, December 11, 2016 7:47 am

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Celebrate the holidays with HHH-themed gifts

Today is George A. Hormel’s birthday-his 156th birthday. Born in Buffalo, New York, George’s life took him across the United States and around the world. ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, December 4, 2016 7:01 am

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George was thankful, proud of his family

I am hoping by now that you have had a nice Thanksgiving filled with family, friends, food, fun, and shopping … or whatever it is ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, November 27, 2016 7:01 am

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Sharing the pride of accomplishment

“ANNUAL MEETING Stockholders of Geo. A. Hormel Company Have Pleasant Time” That was a headline in the Nov. 17, 1909 Austin Daily Herald. Almost exactly ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, November 20, 2016 7:01 am

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Enjoying the talents of Austin’s youth

The Hormel Historic Home Living Room was filled with the sounds and stories of Johann Sebastian Bach, Bela Bartok, and George Gershwin last Sunday afternoon. ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, November 13, 2016 7:01 am

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On the road to make the Home better

I have had a couple of field trip opportunities recently that will help the Hormel Historic Home continue to strive toward its vision of being ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, November 6, 2016 7:01 am

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Skipping ahead for Christmas decorating

I realize I should be saying Happy Halloween or Happy Thanksgiving, and I am a big fan of those two holidays, but at the Hormel ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, October 30, 2016 9:01 am

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