Blue Stars of LaCrosse Win 6th Fantasia First Prize
The Blue Stars of LaCrosse Wisconsin won first place and 350 dollars at the 6th annual Fantasia in Austin. The 85-member group scored 75.5 of 100 in British red white and blue uniforms, with 2,000 fans in attendance and a winning number “God Bless America.” St Paul Scouts took second with 73.6, while St Mathias Cadets Grenadiers and Nee-His followed in the standings. Proceeds fund the Lancers trip to the national American Legion convention in Washington DC.
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Austin
Austin Lancers
Blue Stars
LaCrosse
Wis
America
St. Paul
Michael Schwenden
Ralph McCaffrey
Legion Band
McCaffrey
St. Mathias Cadets
Milwaukee
Grenadiers
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Nee-Hi's
Clinton
Steve Bye
Bill Wencel
Duane Bartholomew
Austin Lynda Plunkett
St. Paul Scouts
Nee-Hi’s
Lancers
National American Legion
Washington
D.C
Weekend thefts and vandalism report across city
Three weekend thefts and one vandalism incident were reported. Wilfred Hanson saw a youth flee his garage at 9 27 p m and found $12 50 in golf balls missing. Arnold Vieter reported three gas cans stolen prior to 3 p m Saturday valued at $24. A $43 transistor radio was stolen from Mrs Nolan Dugan’s car between 2 p m Tuesday and 4 p m Thursday. Vandals at Sterling Christian Church at 1802 2nd Ave SW contaminated kitchen items and distributed food to pews, with cleanup costs estimated at $50.
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Wilfred Hanson
6Th Ave. NE
Arnold Vieter
19Th St. NW
Nolan Dugan
9Th St
Sterlling Christian Church
2Nd Ave
Four Austin youths plead innocent in carnal knowledge case
Four Austin youths charged with carnal knowledge involving a 13 year old girl pleaded innocent before Judge Daniel Foley in District Court. The quartet, Ronald Carr, John Morrison, Dean Pike, and Duane Sucha, saw their trial scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday with defense attorneys listed for each.
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Austin
Daniel Foley
Immigrants From Thirteen States Visit Austin
Thirteen states and three foreign countries have contributed to Austin's population in recent weeks. Visitors include people from California Texas Rhode Island Illinois Iowa Michigan South Dakota Missouri Nebraska New York Montana New Mexico Nebraska Taiwan Germany and Japan. Two overseas men are Hormel Institute staff. another recently completed Army service in Germany.
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Austin
California
Texas
Rhode Island
Illnoi
Iowa
Michigan
South Dakota
Missouri
Nebraska
New York
Montana
New Mexico
Taiwan
Japan
Hormel Institute
Germany
Austin National Guard Riot Control Drills Draw Crowds
Austin residents heard smoke and rifle shots as National Guardsmen conducted riot control training at the Austin Airport and armory. The four hour session used blank rounds and smoke to simulate mob control while guardsmen with bayonets practiced with sticks and rubber balls. New recruits Stephen Drees Tappi Tony Gunderson Mabel Dan Hendrikson John P Murphy and Robert Qvale joined after waiting six to eight months.
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Austin
Austin National Guardsmen
Corning
Austin National Guard
Stephen Drees
Tappi
Tony Gunderson
Mabel
Dan Hendrikson
John P. Murphy
Robert Qvale
What's On At The Fair Today Schedule Of Exhibits And Judging
The fair page lists daily events open by 5 p.m that evening with exhibits, livestock judging, and arena shows. Friday features 4-H hogs, beef, dairy, sheep, and poultry judging across North and South Arenas plus craft and garden displays in Home Activities Building. Grandstand events include Joie Chitwood Thrill Show and Teen Night A Go Go with Special Youth Day activities.
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FFA
South Arena
North Arena
Tubrsday
Midwest Market Siers
South
North
Minnesota
Gray Opening Day at 84th Mower County Fair
Gray morning as gates opened for the 84th Mower County Fair with overcast skies. Carnival arrivals Byer Bros and new rides, largest farm machinery display with Austin dealers, the Tent youth center, and daily horse hitches plus nursing home visits mark a bustling seven days. Concerts at the Milwaukee Junction, exhibits including reindeer and beavers, and 4-H and FFA judging highlight opening day as rain and damp grounds give way to planned entertainment.
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Mower County
Byer Bros. Carnival
Austin
Lancers
Early Austin Fire Department Relics Donated to Historical Society
Three Austin Fire Department artifacts were retired and donated to the Mower County Historical Society. Visitors at the county fairgrounds will see two red fire trucks and a cornerstone display between the old Milwaukee Railroad depot and the historic building. The 750 gallon pumper, bought in 1923, and notes from Capt. Joseph Pachell explain Fire Chief N. P. Jensen and first driver Paul Meany. The 1936 truck remains in use, and the 1918 chemical truck reflects early firefighting foam practices. The oldest relic is the 1913 cornerstone of the fire station, listing 1923 aldermen including Mayor George Hirsh.
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Austin Fire Dept
Fayette Sherman
Mower County Historical Society
Milwaukee Railroad
Joseph Pachell
Austin Furniture
N. Main St
Shaw Gym
Mier Wolfe
N. P. Jensen
Paul Meany
Fire Dept
Pachell
East Side Fire Co
Rayman Lumber
Austin
the Historical Society
Wells
Fairgrounds
George Hirsh
Charles F. Fox
Funkis Bloom Grand Prize Photo at Mower County Fair
The black and white image titled Funkis Bloom by Arlan Kuhn wins Grand Prize at the Mower County Fair and also earns first place in the Nature category.
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Funkis
Mower County
Arlan Kuhn
Weekend of Austin accidents leaves three injured
Seven weekend crashes in Austin left three people slightly injured. Names include Wayne Schmidt, Michael Schieck, and David Slupe with various collisions on Main Street, 1st Drive, and 4th Avenue. Damages ranged from 10 to 300 dollars. one hit and run caused minor damage to Mitchell Morrison’s car.
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Austin
Wayne Schmidt
15Th St. NW
Main St. N
Kenneth Tate
16Th St. SW
Michael Schieck
Austin Rt. 2
David Briner
2Nd Ave. SE
Schieck
Briner
David Slupe
Roger Lewis
Austin Rt. 4
Lewis
Kenneth Hjelman
Blooming Prairie
1St Dr
Sam Farrand
Austin Rt. 5
Randy Pettitt
Sverre Johnson
15Th Ave
Lyle Olson
Dodge Center
4Th Ave
2Nd St
Johnson
Olson
Million dollar rain boosts Mower County farmers
Mower County and area farmers celebrate a Saturday rainfall reported at 2.02 inches in Austin. The rain came as a drought relief, with corn displaying firing on lower leaves and soybean blossoms dropping. Another good rain is needed in about a week, and winds with hail were noted, though no major crop damage reported.
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Mower
Austin
The
Herald
Heavy Rainfall Reported Around Spring Valley Area
A rainfall of 2.06 inches was reported at Spring Valley Saturday night with about 1.06 inches in 45 minutes. Another reading of 2.25 inches occurred near Spring Valley. Light hail was observed at the town's north end, and the two inch total was reported across much of the Austin area.
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Spring Valley
Minn
Austin
Fine Arts Winners Named in Mower County Exhibit
Winners in 10 categories were announced at a tea by the Austin Artists' Club for the Mower County Fine Arts Exhibit. Mary Johnson won the grand watercolor prize and second in the same category for Verdi River, Ariz. Other top placers included D. Eck Arneson and Terryl Sherman in mixed media, Esther Flom and John Ryman topping drawings and high school divisions, with several honorable mentions noted. The judge was an unnamed critic from Owaton.
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Austin Artists’ Club
Mary Johnson
Esther Flom
Marie Judd
Arlene Bjork
Paul Knauer
Dale Lewis
Jane Goslee
Frank Aksir
de, Arneson
Carol Westphal
Virginia Strate
Gertrude Nicholson
Terryl Sherman
Phyllis Richardson
Ken Schmidt
John Ryman
Sybil Anderson
Carla Arneson
Steven Hanson
Owatonna
St Paul Negro Children Spend Week in Austin
Eighteen St Paul children from the city’s inner urban area spend a week in Austin under a program sponsored by the Minnesota Council of Churches. Denominations and citizen groups fund reading art music and other enrichment programs with support from the Office of Economic Opportunity and the St Paul Voter's League. Sister Olga Pacelli Sister Karel and Sister Martinel teach while Austin families host. Patricia Schaub coordinates locally.
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St. Paul
Austin
Minnesota Council of Churches
St. Paul's
Office of Economic Opportunity
Patricia Schaub
Police Course Scheduled Here
Police Chief Robert Nelson announced a three week basic science course for southern Minnesota policemen to be held in Austin from February 27 to March 17, 1967. The State Criminal Apprehension unit and instructors from the University of Minnesota and various police agencies will conduct the course, with Austin sending two to five officers.
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Robert Nelson
Southern
Minnesota
Austin
Universit of Minnesota
Nelson
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Early
Funkis Bloom
John Hawkins
Mitchell Morrison
12Th St
A & W Rootbeer
1St Dr. NW
Thomas Graff
9Th Ave
Suzanne Lauritzen
Austin Rt. 3
Graff
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Marie Judd Geft
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