Wonderful World of Science Opens New Dimensions for 7th Graders
More than 100 seventh graders joined a summer Science Laboratory Techniques program taught by Reed Abrahamson, Richard Lees, and Fred Ulrich. The two three week sessions mix lectures with hands on work in flame tests, distillation, salt preparation, and gas production to show how scientists work, emphasizing problem solving and scientific traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie Seltz
Wonderful World of Science
Reed Abrahamson
Richard Lees
Fred Ulrich
Blooming Prairie Scouts Honored
Blooming Prairie Minnesota Life Scout Allen Lysne and Star Scout Brent Underwood received Pro Deo Et Patria awards from First Lutheran Church. The National Lutheran Committee on Scouting honors boys who meet religious requirements, with thirteen others earning Pro Deo awards at the church over the past six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blooming Prairie
Minn
Allen Lysne
Kenneth Lysne
Brent Underwood
Ronald Underwood
National Lutheran Committee On Scouting
First Lutheran Church
Road bids let near Riceville in Iowa project
Bids were opened for a road project in Riceville Iowa covering about 5 miles from the Melntire road to Highway 9 along the county line. Harold Riehm Construction Co of New Albia submitted the low bid for grading at 78720.41 dollars. Two bridges also had bids opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riceville
Iowa
Melntire
Great Western
Harold Riehm Construction Co
New Albia
Grand Meadow Band resumes practice schedule
Grand Meadow High School band returns to regular routine with individual instrumental lessons starting Thursday. Marching practice begins at 7 a.m. on Aug. 8 with tentative plans for a family picnic and concerts to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow
Minn
Chamber Plans for 1969 Plowing Match in Austin
The Austin Chamber of Commerce agricultural committee discussed staging another plowing match in 1969 at Tommy's Supper Club. They reviewed last year’s event finances, noting 457 advance button sales and total receipts of 2389. Other topics included admission charges and combining contests with tractor pulls to boost attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Committee
Tommy's
Alog
First Federal Blue Stars Drum Corps to Compete Again
The 1966 and 1967 Fantasia winners from LaCrosse Wisconsin will rejoin the annual contest with 66 boys and 40 girls in navy uniforms. They are Minnesota and Wisconsin state champions and are sponsored by local savings and merchants groups and VFW and Legion posts. They perform in eight states and Canada with songs like I Gotta Lotta Livin To Do and Up Up and Away. The corps finished 10th in the 1967 national VFW competition. Five corps will parade on Main Street at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, with competition at 7:30 p.m. at the Athletic Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Blue Stars of LaCrosse
Wis
Blue Stars
American Legion
Minnesota
Wisconsin
First Federal Savings and Loan
LaCrosse Area
VFW Post
LaCrosse
Legion Post
LaCrescent
DeSoto
Minn
States
Canada
Federal Blue Stars
Main St
Plan Wednesday Services at Congregational Church
The First Congregational Church will hold Wednesday evening services in August replacing Sunday worship. Oscar Linstrom says the deacons voted after a member poll to move midweek services, starting at 7 30 p m. Rev Ralph Colby notes national churches adopt this practice as weekends see more travel. City residents on Sundays are urged to visit other denominations involved in the Church Union consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
Oscar Linstrom
Ralph Col
Congregational Church
United Church
United Methodist, Episcopal, Presbyterian and Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Four Vehicle Crashes Reported by Police Injures One
Austin police logged four vehicle crashes with a minor injury and multiple parked-car impacts. Donald Anderson and Merlene Anderson were involved in a collision on 2nd Ave NE near 1st St NE with $235 total damage.
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Austin
Donald Anderson
1St Ave
Anthony Debson
2Nd Ave
2Nd Ave. NE
1St St. NE
Anderson
Merlene Anderson
Deblon
Martin Holte
University honors list includes Dianne Plunkett
The 1968 spring semester dean's list for 10 undergraduate units at the University of Illinois Urbana announced by Director Richard R Marsh includes Dianne Mary Plunkett daughter of Judge and Mrs Warren F Plunkett of 309 21st St SW. She is enrolled in Liberal Arts and Sciences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois At Urbana
Richard R. Marsh
Dianne Mary Plunkett
Warren F. Plunkett
21St St
Extension Office Moves to Fairgrounds
The Mower County Extension office moved to Liebenstein Hall at the Mower County Fairgrounds and will stay there until Monday, Aug. 12. County agent Donald Hasbargen, associate agent Ronald Seath, and home agent Mary Ellen Miller head the operations and can be contacted at the fair or by phone 437-1205.
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Mower County
Mower County Fairgrounds
Liebenstein Hall
Donald Hasbargen
Ronald Seath
Mary Ellen Miller
Iowa 4-H Girls in Dress Revue in Osage
More than 50 Mitchell County 4-H girls will take part in the 1968 Dress Revue at 2 p.m. Sunday in the 4H exhibit building. The county winner will advance to the Iowa State Fair. Nearly 50 4-H demonstrations and illustrated talks are scheduled for the county fair August 2 3 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osage
Iowa
Mitchell County
Legion at Osage Collecting Toys for Tornado Victims
Osage Iowa Legion Post 278 collects toys and toy parts for tornado victims. Drop off at the American Legion clubrooms after 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Osage
Iowa
Osage American Legion Post 278
American Legion
Memorial Heart Fund Gifts From Austin Residents
The Minnesota Heart Association received Heart Fund memorials in honor of the late Carl Steen Alfred Quast and G C Samuel all of Austin. Mrs Lucille Lane Mower County Memorial chairman announced the gifts.
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Heart Fund
Carl Steen
Alfred Quast
G.C. Samuel
Austin
Minnesota Heart Assn
Lucille Lane
Mower County
Pleasant Surprise as City Schools Escape Heavy Vandalism
Superintendent Walter La Tondresse notes quiet summer for Austin schools with few broken windows and modest repair costs. Police Chief Robert Nelson cites vandalism often as juveniles using rocks and pellet guns, with 15 school incidents totaling 367 dollars in 1968 and 9595 dollars citywide in 1967.
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Ty Barbara Hogan
Walter la Tondresse
la Tondresse
Robert Nelson
Nelson
Fifteen Candidates Enter Fair Queen Contest in Mower County
The Junior Advisory Committee reports fifteen entrants for the Mower County Fair Queen contest. Applications open until 10 a.m. on opening day at Nemitz Book and Tobacco Store or the fairgrounds secretary’s office. Eligible applicants must be Mower County residents aged 16 to 18, with ineligible status for those over 18 on contest day. The queen and runners up receive trophies, with events held in the Young America Center on the fairgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower County
Nemitz Book and Tobacco Store
Kiwanis Club Plans First Family Reunion Day Across North America
The Kiwanis International and Freedoms Foundation sponsor Family Reunion Day to honor the family as the nation’s moral anchor. Orrin Bowlby of the Austin Kiwanis says the Aug 11 observance invites U S and Canadian families to hold gatherings and meals with other groups like Altrusa and the Boy Scouts encouraged to participate.
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Kiwanis Club
U.S
Canada
Orrin Bowlby
Austin Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis International and Freedoms Foundation
Valley Forge
Bowlby
Altrusa
Exchange Club
Optimists
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
American Legion
Afl-Cio
Four Austin Youths Injured in Car Crash
A single car accident at 11 40 p m Friday injured four Austin youths. Gregg McGuiness aged 19 of 500 19th St S W was hospitalized at Methodist Rochester with serious head injuries and is in serious condition. Lowell Pickett of 1000 6th Ave NW is under observation at St Olaf Hospital for head chest and arm injuries but in good condition. Mark Wilson age 19 of 805 22nd St NW and Gary Arneson age 19 of 1010 6th Ave NW were treated and released for scalp lacerations. The crash occurred four miles south of Austin at County Roads 29 and 4 where the car overturned in a ditch. Estimated car damage near $1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main St. N
4Th Ave
Fisch
Farrell
Joann Kronebusch
1St Ave. NE
Dennis Majerus
12Th Ave
Main St. S
1St Ave
Kronebusch
Majerus
Austin
Gregg McGuiness
19Th St
Methodist Hospital
Rochester
Lowell Pickett
6Th Ave. NW
St. Olaf Hospital
Mark Wilson
22Nd St. NW
Gary Arneson
6Th Ave
Final Showing of Riverwind Slated Tonight
Tonight marks the closing performance of Riverwind the third Summerset I production and end of Austin's first summer repertory season at Austin State Junior College Theater. About 140 attended Friday's show and a larger crowd is expected for the 8 p.m. finale featuring Chris Rose and cast members including Mr and Mrs William Libby Mrs Arlie Sherman David Pichette Roxanne Smith and Ray Haugland.
Annual North Iowa Fair Opens Thursday in Mason City
The North Iowa Fair at Mason City runs from Thursday through Tuesday August 13. Highlights include the Miss Mason City pageant at 8 p.m. Friday August 9 and events such as a horse pulling contest super stock car race tractor pull dog obedience show demolition derby and Funtown midway rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Iowa
Armstrong
Talking Letters for Servicemen at Mower County Fair
The Mower County Red Cross Chapter will offer talking letters and photos for families of servicemen overseas at the county fair. Messages and snapshots are funded by supporters including Austin Filmshops Austin Drug Sterling Drug Tempo Store and volunteers Vera and Harold Carlstrom. Families with overseas servicemen are invited to visit the booth in the Merchants Building at the fairgrounds.
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Mower County
Red Cross
Austin Filmshops
Austin Drug
Sterling Drug
Tempo Store
Vera
Harold Carlstrom
Merchants
Fragmentary Note Hints at Hidden Identity
A fragmentary OCR note hints at a hidden identity or event with unclear details. The readable words suggest a prospective discovery, but specifics such as names places or dates are missing, leaving the item as an intriguing but unresolved archival fragment.
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Debbie Karthaus
Randy Shamp
Chuck Ondov
Janice LeMay
Ulrich
Becky Clark
Jackie Hanson
Florence
Blooming Prairie Scouts
Chamber
First Federal Blue Stars Drum Corps
Harold Finch
2Nd St
Ronald Farrell
Fairgrounds
Robert Enright
Kiwanis
Lett
Hubert Wacholtz
5Th St. NW
Jerry Reinartz
Lyle
Barry Mietzel
St. NW
Darrell Johnke
Brownsdale
Milton Kopet
Kenneth Behnken
North Iowa
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