Heat, crowds test Mower County Fair as Weather Bites
Attendance on opening day hit 14,302 despite 89 degree heat and 100 percent humidity. Young America Center and livestock shows suffered as teens stayed indoors and fans circulated air. Vendors thrived as heat licked beer and ice cream sales while Kids Day boosted Friday admissions with free entry until 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Young America Center
Kaus
North Dakota
Minnesota
J. Holand
Austin Woman's Auto Is Stolen
Mrs Gloria Elam of Austin reported her 1964 Chevelle stolen from in front of the Illinois Centennial Building in Springfield. Police said efforts to locate the locked car have been in vain.
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Gloria Eam
Home at Sargeant Suffers Smoke Damage
SARGEANT Minn Mr and Mrs Emory Pries of Sargeant returned to a smoke damaged home Sunday after a short in an electric stove in the kitchen started a smouldering fire. There was no blaze but heat scorched plastic items in the room and neighbors noticed the smoke and summoned help.
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Sargeant
Minn
Emory Pries
Nancy Batterman and Charles Batterman win 4-H lamb show
Nancy Batterman and her brother Charles Batterman won top honors at the Mower County 4-H lamb judging, with Nancy taking champion over all ewe lamb and Charles claiming champion wether in Southdown class. John Reding earned reserve champion ewe, and Randee Herr won champion sheep showman with Larry Soucek as reserve. Prizes included cash awards and trips to the State Fair, with auctions and blue ribbon listings across multiple breeds and exhibitors from Brownsdale to Winfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy
Charles Batterman
Wayne Batterman
Austin Rt. 3
Windom
Mower County
Crane Pavilion
Ene Lamb
Charles
Wether
Randee Herr
Brownsdale
Austin Kiwanis Club
Larry Soucek
Ramsey
Freeborn - Mower Electric
Mower County Bankers
Ewe
Minnesota Southdown Boosters’ Assn
Southdown
Eve
Carol Herr
Fred Herr
Darlene Denison
North Star
Darrell Denison
Noth Star
Jeannie Gooden
Woodson
Weber
Cindy Neve
Darlene Denisen
Darrell Denisen
Lana Weseman
Silver Maple
Alvin Mortenson
Tappi
Nancy Batterman
Council Approves Sidewalk Project And Bids
About 40 residents attended a council hearing on sidewalk improvements at 14th St and 1st Pl SE Slavens Addition and 3rd to 5th Aves NE. Bids on project work and a sludge truck were reviewed, with Star Masonry winning $2,600 for sewer plant masonry and Jim Lebens Ford submitting the low sludge truck bid of $8,889. The council also adjusted library mill levy to state law, eyed North Main lighting, annexed properties, allocated funds for jet fuel losses, and approved staff changes and an airport fund transfer. Dale Kaderabek joined Austin State Bank marketing duties.
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Linda Ulland
Robert Nelson
14Th St
1St Pl
Slavens Addition
3Rd Ave
5Th Ave
Star Masonry Construction Inc
Adams
Wagner Construction Co
Ausin
Jim Lebens
Ford
Austin
Usem
Chevrolet
Roger Nelson
North Main St
Austin Utilities Board
Utilities Board
L. W. Murphy
Congregational Church
Bandler
Carlotte
Leo Reding
Contingency Fund
Airport Fund
New Old Popcorn Wagon Steals Spotlight At Fair
The 80 year old horse drawn wagon belonging to Mrs. Wallace Peterson from 1304 4th Ave NW is now at the Mower County Fair. Peterson and her husband spent years restoring it after finding the wagon in Wells north west of Albert Lea. They run the stall in St Nicholas USA four miles east of Albert Lea on Hwy 16 showing classic antique items and an Old West town. The wagon operates at St Nicholas on weekends and holidays when the village is open.
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Mower County Fair
Mower County
Wallace Peterson
4Th Ave
Freeborn
Mower
Riceville Girl Wins Mitchell County 4-H Dress Revue
Judith Bechtum of Riceville was named top senior girl and will compete at the state contest at the Iowa State Fair. Linda Clausen of St. Ansgar was runner-up and will be an alternate in the state dress revue. Four additional 4-H demonstrations will represent Mitchell County at North Iowa and Iowa State Fairs. Mary Johnson reports nearly 800 clothing entries by county 4-H girls.
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Karla Lockie
Jenkins Sunshine
Judy Krebsbach
Shirley Bissen
Stacy Stars
Iowa
Mary Johnson
Mitchell County
State Grange Master Attends Pomona Meeting
State Master William Friday was guest at the Mower County Pomona Grange at Concord Grange. He urged subordinate units to file resolutions by the September meeting for action at the state convention. Reports on needle work and subordinate women's activities are due September 1. needlework to be shown September 5 at Elkton. Elkton to present traveling trophy. T. E. Jensens and Roy Smiths assist at State Fair Booth on August 24.
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William Friday
Mower County
Pomona Grange
Concord Grange
Pomona
Elkton
T. E. Jensens
Roy Smiths
Gideons Hold Bible Service at Zion United Methodist
Zion United Methodist Church of Sargeant held a Bible service conducted by Gideon representatives Lloyd Larson of Sargeant and Lloyd Anderson of Austin in Pastor Roy S. Heitke’s absence. The offering supports Bibles to be placed by the group. Pastor Heitke and wife return Saturday from Camp Koronis near Paynesville where they are working with junior campers. Regular services are planned for Sunday.
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Sargeant
Minn
Roy S. Heitke
Zion United Methodist Church of
Mondale to Hold Rochester Press Conference Saturday
Sen Walter Mondale of the Minnesota Democratic–Humphrey faction will speak at 3 30 p m Saturday at the Sovereign Lounge Kahler Hotel in Rochester. The event is open to the press and public.
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Walter F. Mondale
Minnesota United Democrats
Humphrey
Sovereign Lounge
Kahler Hotel
Rochester
Board approves zone change in Adams Township
County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a petition to change land from rural to commercial in section 12 Adams Township. The board also authorized a sewer main easement for Dexter Village and named Kenneth Heydt to replace Glenn Domino on the County Recreation and Planning Commission. Domino had resigned July 1. The board reappointed Dean Dykeman and others to the commission.
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Adams Township
County Board of Commissioners
Dexter Village
Kenneth Heydt
Waltham
Glenn Domino
County Recreation and Planning Commission
Domino
Dean Dykeman
Cyle Waldron
Frank Butler
Rodney Everson
G. H. McAlister
Glenn Tucker
Lyle Detloff
Merrill Chesebrough
C. J. Pfeifer
Lowell Einhaus
William Milbrath
Glenn Dahl
Carnival owner laments worker shortage and inflation pressures
William T. Collins of Collins Shows cites rising costs and a lack of trained workers as major hurdles. He notes ferris wheels and rides now cost far more, wages must rise, and attendance may slip as people tighten budgets for entertainment. He plans to hire more locals and fill a 300-person gap for the Missouri State Fair.
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Collins
What's On At The Fair Daily Schedule And Highlights
A detailed timetable lists judging and events across arenas and buildings for 4-H, FFA, poultry, crops, animals, and crafts. Highlights include dairy steer judging, hogs, beef, lambs, sheep, and horse shows, plus grandstand performances, family day, and specialty programs across Wednesday through Thursday.
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South
North
FFA
FFA Dairy
FFA Beef
North Arena
North Aren
Midwest Market
South Arena
Alan Williams Jr
Juvenile Charged In Check Cashing Ring In Austin
Police report a 15 year old juvenile visiting Austin cashed five stolen checks at area businesses. The youth cashed one for 50 dollars, three for 25 dollars and one for 20 dollars after the checks were taken from Edmund I Thlow of 806 6th St NW. Bank alert led to police involvement. juvenile court will handle theft and passing charges.
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Austin
Edmund I Thlow
6Th St
Area Teenagers Hurt in Crash Near Gordonsville
Four Austin area teenagers were injured in a single car crash on a township road southeast of Gordonsville at 5 30 a m. Dean L Thompson 19 Claremont missed a curve according to the Freeborn County Sheriff s office. Passenger Robert Schwering 17 Hayfield was listed in good condition at Naeve Hospital Monday. Thompson and three others Lo Ann Schriver 19 Austin Karen Olson 17 Oakland were treated for minor injuries. The car was a total loss.
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Albert Lea
Minn
Austin
Oakland
Parents Attend U Minnesota Coffee Hour
Mr and Mrs Donald M Sand attended a University of Minnesota coffee hour for parents of new students held at their home 702 8th Ave SW. Stephen Sand will enroll as a freshman in the Institute of Technology this fall. The event was sponsored by the University Dads Assn to help parents become acquainted with the university.
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Donald M. Sand
8Th Ave
University of Minnesota
Stephen Sand
Institute of Technology
University Dads Assn
Magic Circus Illusionist Pack Opens County Fair Show
Siros, hailed as the top illusionist in the United States, performed at the Mower County Fair grandstand Monday. The Magic Circus featured a string of tricks with cards, bats, feathers, pigeons, rabbits, eggs and flowers, including a burning torch transforming into a skunk that vanished. About 1000 fairgoers, many children, watched the hourlong show in awe.
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Siros
U.S
Mower County Fair
Man Injured in Car Crash During a High Speed Chase
Edmund Seys a 29 year old of Terrace Park Austin Route 5 was hospitalized after a one vehicle crash during a high speed chase two miles south of Austin at 230 this morning. He sustained injuries and is in satisfactory condition. Driver David Lerum 29 Glasford Illinois was treated and released from St Olaf Hospital. The car suffered 1000 dollars in damage. Lerum pled guilty to reckless driving in Municipal Court and paid a 100 dollar fine.
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Austin
Edmund Seys
Terrace Park
Austin Rt. 5
CSAH
David Lerum
Glasford
St. Olaf Hospital
Lerum
McGuinness Condition Unchanged After Rochester Crash
Greggs McGuiness, 19, of 500 19th St. SW, remains in critical condition at Methodist Hospital Rochester after head injuries from a single car accident at the County Roads 29 and 4 junction Friday. He was moved to Rochester Friday night. Lowell Pickett, 1000 6th Ave. NW, released from St Olaf Hospital after treatment for head chest and arm injuries. Others involved, Mark Wilson, 805 22nd St. NW and Gary Arneson, 1010 6th Ave. NW, treated and released for minor injuries.
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Greggs McGuiness
19Th St
Methodist Hospital
Rochester
McGuiness
Lowell Pickett
6Th Ave
St. Olaf Hospital
Mark Wilson
22Nd St
Gary Arneson
6Th Ave. NW
Iowa Man Sentenced to 90 Days in District Court
James L. Weis, 20, of Cedar Rapids, was found guilty of theft and sentenced by Judge Daniel F. Foley to four consecutive weekends in jail. The balance of the sentence is suspended with probation. The theft involved cash from the Interstate Texaco Station at 1406 4th St NW.
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James L. Weis
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Daniel F. Foley
Weis
Interstate Texaco
4Th St. NW
Cigarette Drive For Vietnam Service Displays At Store
Norman Brunjes, manager of Trowbridge Super Valu, presents a check to Paul E. Peterson of R J Reynolds Tobacco Co for 100 cartons of cigarettes to be sent to Vietnam for distribution to armed forces. For every carton sold a pack goes to a Vietnam serviceman with Fred Creighton, manager of Chas F Fox & Co, watching.
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Norman Brunjes
Trowbridge Super Valuett
Paul EF. Peterson
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Vietnam
Veitnam
Fred Creighton
Chas F. Fox & Co
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John Reding
Francis Reding
Rangers
Hampshire
Dave Lanning
LeRoy
John Grass Jr
Le-Roy Wide Awakes
Lanning
Ewe Lamb
Wilson & Co
Hampshire Ewe
Sue Reding
Dellene Wambeam
Weter Paul Weis
Busy Beavers
Joan Reding
Wambeam
Suffolk Ewe
Dennis Thome
Richard Thome
Vicki Kirchner
Wendy Loucks
Enterprise
Roberta Reed
Racine Ramblers
Bruce Peterson
Racine Rockets
Nancy Peterson
Robert Subra
Diane Knipfer
Mark Knipfer
Jeff Helle
Nevada
Lisa Ingvalson
Udolpho
Tom Schneider
Ricky Pettis
Ronnie Mace
Bob Mullenbach
Debbie Mullenbach
Robert Alwen
Frankford
Sharon Bratrud
Evan Holst
Jolly Youth
Tim Johnson
Elaine Mayer
Bill Hardenbergh
Mike Hardenbergh
Sue Hardenbergh
Carroll Plager
Dale Kaderabek
Austin State Bank
Carl W. Beireis
Kaus Radio and TV
Kaderabek
Cresco
9Th St
St. Nicholas, U
Riceville
Church At
Barbara Hogan
William T. Collins
Midwest
Sadalia
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Missouri
Mike
Southern Minnesota
Grandstand
Hank Williams Jr
Kopet Music Co
Man
Roger Plunkett
Th State
Wallace Sieh
Viet Nam
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