Summerset I: Austin Theater Sees Growth and Hope for II
Mary Thompson notes summer theater was hard work but fun as Summerset I drew its largest audience 210. Students like Ray Haugland and Chris Rose praise the experience, while instructors anticipate stronger support and a possible Summerset II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Thompson
Summerset I
Austin
Ray Haugland
Austin High School
Luther College
Decorah
Iowa
Ray
William
Sue) Libby
Adams
Chris Rose
Chris
Summerset II
Pichette
Nancy Gillson
Petal Tones Set for Owatonna Fair Broadcast
Blooming Prairie High School stage band the Petal Tones, in their fifth year, will perform for one hour at 2 30 p m Thursday in the KRFO radio tent at the Steele County Fair in Owatonna The group directed by Robert Perrier with Charles Olson as advisor will also play for the Federal Land Bank Association meeting on Sept 7 and for Associated Grocers Cooperative in late September.
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Blooming Prairie
Minn
Petal Tones
Steele County
Owatonna
KRFO
Robert Perrier
Charles Olson
Federal Land Bank Assn
Associated Grocers Cooperative
Eddy Will Join Northfield Radio Station In Move
Wayne Eddy, KAUS veteran of two years, moves to KYMN owned Northfield station as announcer and salesman. A St Paul native and Brown Institute graduate, he previously worked at a Tomah Wisconsin station and with Johnny Cash Tex Ritter and Minnie Pearl. He has hosted evening weather shows and assisted Miss Wisconsin and Miss Minnesota pageants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Eddy
KAUS
Northfield
KYMN
Stan Studnicki
St. Paul
Eddy
Brown Institute
Minneapolis
Tomah
Wis
Johnny Cash
Tex Ritter
Minnie Pearl
DFLers to Attend McCarthy Day Event
Mower County Democrats plan a McCarthy Day rally for 8 p.m. Thursday at Minneapolis Auditorium honoring Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy. Dick Van Dyke and Kevin McCarthy will host. program includes a closed circuit TV with Sen. McCarthy and Harry Belafonte. Tickets cost 10 to 1 dollars. about 6000 seats available. tickets at Dayton's offices or McCarthy HQ. Car pools arranged through the steering committee led by Mrs. Russel W. Robinson and local leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower County
McCarthy
Russel W. Robinson
DFL
Eugene J. McCarthy
Minneapolis
Dick van Dyke
Kevin McCarthy
Harry Belafonte
Carl Reiner
Dayton
St. Paul
Southdale
Brookdale
Harmon Place
North Snelling
Fall Camporee Dates Set Near Bricelyn
Cedar Valley Council of Boy Scouts announces Ed Smock as head coordinator for the fall camporee near Bricelyn on October 4 5 and 6 a council enclave with North Star and Faithful Beaver meeting with Spamland District A Scout Roundtable will be hosted at 8 p.m. Wednesday at St Augustine Dining Hall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Sprecher
Cedar Valley Council of Boy Scouts
Ed Smock
15Th St. NE
Bricelyn
North Star
Faithful Beaver
Spamland
St. Augustine Dining Hall
Dodge County Sets United Fund Goal
The Dodge County budget committee has set a United Fund goal of 13225 dollars about one dollar per capita. For the first time in 15 years the county will run a United Fund drive this fall for charitable purposes. Dodge County was an early leader in county wide appeals under the Community Chest banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge County
United Fund
Community Chest
Fever Delays Heart Surgery for Area Girl
Renae Jacobson a 12 year old of Grand Meadow Minnesota was scheduled for open heart surgery at St Marys Hospital in Rochester. Physicians postponed the operation due to a fever raising the possibility of a virus and delaying the delicate procedure. She is a congenital heart defect patient and will return to Mayo Clinic Rochester for a checkup before a rescheduled date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow
Minn
Renae Jacobson
Gene Jacobson
Lyle Registration Dates Announced
Lyle Minnesota sets registration for August 19 and 20 with grade 9-10 at 9 to 10 am and grade 11 at 1 to 3 pm on August 19. Grade 12 registers 9 to 11 am and grades 7-8 from 1 to 3 pm on August 20. Students may buy lunch tickets and pay towel rental then. Locks required for all lockers this year.
VFW to Conduct Bicycle Taping at Municipal Pool
Members of VFW Post 1216 and Auxiliary will hold a final bicycle taping from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Municipal Swimming Pool. The event also marks the last day to register a free bicycle for Lite and Bike program, with parents urged to bring children for safety taping. Sponsored by VFW Post to curb bicycle accidents in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW Post 1216
VFW Post
Austin
24 teachers from 13 states attend housing institute at Platteville
Ronald Hannem of Austin Area Vocational School is among 24 vocational teachers chosen from more than 300 applicants to attend an eight week National Defense Education Act Institute at Wisconsin State University Platteville. The program covers residential planning design construction and housing production methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Hannem
Austin Area
Wisconsin State University
Platteville
Alva Jared
Department of Technics
PSU
University At
National Defense Education Act Institute For Advanced Study
Junior Mixer Set Wednesday At Athletic Field Courts
A junior high mixer is planned for Wednesday at the Athletic Field Tennis Courts. David Kane, mixer manager, says the event runs 7:30 to 10 p.m. for grades 7 8 and 9 with a 10 cent admission. The Main Street Pleasure band will provide dancing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kane
Main Street Pleasure
Kane
Awards Given to Scout Troop 113 at Court of Honor
Boy Scout Troop 113 held a Sunday Court of Honor at Todd Park awarding First Class to Greg Hagen Brad Hagen Larry Leif and Mike Holtorf. Second Class went to Mike Ripley Jeff Hanson and Kelly Smith while Stanley Keefe earned the Star. Merit badges were earned by Bill Simmons Greg Hagen Phil Hagen Pat Hansel Bruce Brad ash Tom Smith Larry Leif Mike Holtoff Jon Derry and Greg Hansel. Knights of Columbus sponsor Troop 113. leaders are John Carlin Richard Reed and Leo Hansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd Park
Greg Hagen
Brad Hagen
Larry Leif
Mike Holtorf
Mike Ripley
Jeff Hanson
Kelly Smith
Stanley Keefe
Bill Simmons
Phil Hagen
Pat Hansel
Bruce Bradash
Tom Smith
Mike Holtoff
Jon Derry
Greg Hansel
Knights of Columbus
John Carlin
Richard Reed
Leo Hansen
South Dakota Graduates 195 at Summer Commencement
Jacobson Barns College Degree Degrees were conferred to 195 graduates at South Dakota State University's summer commencement exercises. Dr Richard D Gibb commissioner of higher education gave the commencement address. Among the graduates was Jer ome A Jacobson Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota State University
Richard D. Gibb
South Dakota
Jerome A. Jacobson
Austin
Breakins Reported Here Solve One Case
Austin police logged two breakins today with a weekend theft solved. Harry Gendler reported a Friday home entry costing 300 dollars in jewelry and cash. Two 13 year old girls were implicated. An East Side Club Tavern breakin yielded cash from vending machines and a window entry. A car at Weyerhaeuser lot was entered, a radio and five quarts of 7 Up stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Harry Gendler
7Th Ave
Worthington
East Side Club
7Th St. NE
Richard Harrison
16Th St. SW
Weyerhaeuser Co
Beauty Operator Earns Diploma in Minneapolis Cosmetology
Judy E. Austad daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Austad 200 11th Ave NW has completed a cosmetology course and graduated from Florian Academy in Minneapolis She passed the Minnesota board exam for licensure and will be employed at the Austin Beauty Shop
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy E. Austad
Roy Austad
11Th Ave
Florian Accredited School of
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Austin
Court Hearings Set for 2 Men
Two men appeared in municipal court with preliminary hearings scheduled for August 16. Edward Pesola, 32, Hawley Minnesota, charged with felonious theft for a $90 check at Vinces Stage Bar, bond set at 2500 and he was committed. Nathan Huesmoeller, Jr., 2109 First Ave SE, charged with felonious assault after an incident at Sterling 66 station, committed in lieu of 1000, preliminary hearing set for 1:30 p.m.
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Edward Pesola
Hawley
Minn
Vinces Stage Bar
Nathan Huesmoeller, Jr
1St Ave
Gary Verret
Sterling 66 Station
Loucks Wins First in 4-H Hog Carcass Contest
Dennis Loucks of Austin Route 2 placed first in the Mower County 4-H hog carcass contest held during the Mower County Fair. The Loucks entry posted a hamlein index of 197.2. top finishers include Sorg, Teddy Stuhr, Schaefer, Kirchner, Balgeman, Manseth, Lonergan, Loicks, Herr, and Dwight Smith among 75 hogs entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Loucks
Austin Rt
Mower County
Geo. A. Hormel & Co
Loucks
Hamlein
Kevin Sorg
Teddy Stuhr
Terry Schaefer
McIntire
Vicki Kirchner
Brownsdale
Robert Balgeman
Lyle
Steve Manseth
Duane Lonergan
Dexter
Dennis Loicks
William Herr
Dwight Smith
Break Ground for Condominium Project in Minneapolis
Inland Construction Co of Minneapolis breaks ground on a new condo development led by developer Andrew Allen. Finance manager Robert Lichty and Mayor Robert Enright stated the project includes units owned by Mrs. Edward Witt and a related sales plan with realtor Marvin Brill assisting. Atttorney Ray Ondov and Andrew Allen announced the partnership with Mrs. Witt as an apartment owner.
Turtle Creek Watershed Meet Slated Aug. 21
A public hearing to gather evidence for establishing the Turtle Creek Watershed district is set for 1 p.m. August 21 at the Hollandale School gym. Most of the watershed lies in Freeborn County with parts in Steele and Mower Counties. The hearing is before the Minnesota Water Resources Board. Members include Alvin Payne DeGraff Harold Macy Richard Canning Rector Putnam and George E Loughland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollandale
Minn
Turtle Creek
Freeborn
Steele
Mower
Minnesota Water Resources Board
Alvin Payne
DeGraff
Harold Macy
St. Paul
Richard Canning
Hendrum
Rector Putnam
Blue Earth
George E. Loughland
Golden Valley
County Saddle Club to Host Horse Show
The Mower County Trailblazers Saddle Club will host a horse show at 10 a.m. on September 15 at the Mower County Fair grandstand. Two rings run separate for adults 15 and over and juniors 14 and under with ten classes per ring. Five races planned. Gus Jacobson and George Moline of Austin assist. contact either for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower
Miss Hyland Accepts Teaching Post at L Anse Creuse
Pamela Hyland daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hyland of 808 8th Ave NW has accepted a teaching position at L Anse Creuse Public School Mt Clemens Mich She graduates from Austin High School and Concordia College Moorhead Minn and will teach senior high Business Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamela Hyland
Kenneth Hyland
8Th Ave
L’anse Creuse
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Miss Hyland
Austin High School
Concordia College
Moorhead
Minn
Austin High School sets registration dates for all grades
Registration for Austin High School senior students starts Monday August 19 and junior high on Wednesday August 21. Grades 12 11 10 are scheduled Aug 19 20 21 and grades 9 8 7 on Aug 22 23. Ellis Junior High registers Aug 22 23 with east Cedar River riders to Ellis. Bring report cards credits 25 to 125 cents and own pen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin High School
Austin
Ellis Junior High
Ellis
Cedar River
Rest Areas on IS 90 Advance in Minnesota and Illinois
Work on the High Forest Rest Area near Stewartville Minnesota and Adrian rest areas on IS 90 continues. Architect Warren W. Kane of Austin designed the High Forest site with a limestone veneer building and year round facilities. A unique underground sewage system and water supply planned. landscaping starts October. nearby Marion area rest area serves westbound traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Forest
Stewartville
Adrian
Warren W. Kane
Austin
Sys
Marion
County Board Denies Tax Reduction Request
The Mower County Board of Commissioners rejected Crossroads Center Inc of Minneapolis plea to alter Sears Roebuck store tax valuation at a Monday meeting. The panel awarded courthouse roofing to Hill Heating and Cooling of Austin for 5795 and cooling tower work to J W R Heating and Plumbing of Austin for 2222.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower County Board of Commissioners
Crossroads Center, Inc
Minneapolis
Crossroads
Sears Roebuck and Co
Main St. N
Mower County
Hill Heating and Cooling
Austin
J. W. R. Heating and Plumbing
Move Library Books to New West Bank Building
The University of Minnesota transfers 800000 to 900000 books from Walter Library to the new Wilson Library in a move begun August 5 and running through August 30. The General Book Collection stays behind until after the second Summer Session. Wilson Library opens September 3 with limited services and elevators may be added to ease the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New West Bank
East Bank
West Bank
University of Minnesota
Twin Cities
Minneapolis Public Library
Nicollet Mall
University Library
Walter Library
Wilson Library
Ralph Hopp
Hopp
Steele County Free Fair Opens in Owatonna for 6 Day Run
The 1963 Steele County Free Fair begins at 5 p.m. in Owatonna with a six day schedule expected to draw 225000. Highlights include a high dive act, 51 foot tower jump by Wally Smith, a Canoga Park car club display, a major farm machinery exhibit, Village of Yesteryear, harness racing with 50 entries, Wanda Jackson Tex Williams show, Merritt's Rodeo, Pony Show, 4H Dress Revue, stock car races, demolition derby, big car auto races, Jose Chitwood Thrill Show, and rides by Murphy's Northern States Shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Jackson
Tex Williams
Merritt
Steele County
Jose Chitwood
Murphy
Man Injured in Tractor Mishap at Blooming Prairie
Neil Ingvalson of Blooming Prairie Rt. 1 was injured when his tractor pulling an elevator toppled or he was thrown. The tractor passed over him Sunday night. He is hospitalized at St. Olaf with five broken ribs and a dislocated hip for two weeks, followed by a month of home rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blooming Prairie
Mine
Neil Ingvalson
Rt. 1
Ingvalson
Austin
St. Olaf Hospital
Osage Girl Hospitalized Again With Encephalitis
Osage Iowa four year old Mary Boehmer daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Boehmer has been hospitalized in Rochester for a second encephalitis attack in 13 months. She is in satisfactory condition as doctors conduct a series of tests. The episode is noted as a rarity by Rochester physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osage
Iowa
Mary Boehmer
Edward Boehmer
Rochester
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Babcock
First National Bank
Great Falls
Mont
David Pichette
Owatonna Fair
Northfield Radio
Dflers
Lyle, Minn
VFW
Jacobson Barns College Degree
Mower County Fair
Cheryl Miller
Judy E
Austad
Oli
ANC
YMCA
Warren Schultz
Norbert Schmitt
George
County Saddle Club
Robert Finbranten
Austin Utilities
G. Everett Carlson
the Fair Board
Wally Smith
St. Louis
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