Vital statistics and obituaries from St Olaf area
Mrs. Stoltz reports the birth of a daughter at St Olaf Hospital. Dr P H Riede of Mabel Minnesota died at St Marys Rochester with funeral plans in Mabel. Runquist services set for First Congregational Church with Oakwood interment and Masonic rites. Multiple grateful acknowledgments note care at St Olaf and St Marys Hospitals and thanks to doctors nurses and clergy. Travel details with local hospital transfers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Riede
Mabel
Minn
St. Marys Hospital
Rochester
Runquist
Erling W. Runquist
7Th Ave
First Congregational Church
Edwin J. Arnold
Oakwood Cemetery
Fidelity Lodge 39
AF & AM
Jordan Mortuary
St. Olaf Hospital
Dr. Twiggs
Mary Twedell
Queens
St. Augustine
Herman Miller
David Anderson
Aids
University Hospital
Minneapolis
Municipal Court Fines Two Drivers for Driving Offenses
Judge Fred Vogel presided over two cases. Arthur Armstrong of Alden was fined 100 dollars and given 25 days for drunk driving and driving with a revoked license. Dean T Bryant of 2001 3rd Ave SE received 15 dollars or 15 days for careless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Vogel
Arthur Armstrong
Alden
Dean T. Bryant
3Rd Ave. SE
Hospitalized Patients and Room Assignments Listed
Hospital roster lists ST OLAF Andrea Moe at 507 8th Ave NE in surgical room 383 and Mrs Lyle D Knowlton at 306 1st St SW in medical room 131. Methodist Rochester shows Alfred Hemmingsen at 204 4th St SE in surgical room 403 and Mrs S Berven at 909 10th Ave SW in surgical room 369. Worrall Rochester lists Clarence Dombrock at 903 7th Place NE in surgical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrea Moe
8Th Ave
Lyle D. Knowlton
1St St
Methodist
Rochester
Alfred Hemmingsen
4Th St
S. Berven
10Th Ave
Worrall
Clarence Dombrock
7Th Place
Surgical
Ex-Alderman E. W. Runquist Dies at Home in Austin
Erling W. Runquist 55 died of a heart attack at 8 30 p m Thursday at his home 911 7th Ave Austin He was a former alderman served on city council 1952 54 and ran for county commissioner last year A Hamline University chemistry graduate he worked as a chemist at Hormel in the control laboratory since 1931 A noted swimmer photographer and Red Cross instructor he was active in Boy Scouting church and community affairs He is survived by his wife Alyce four children and several relatives in Minnesota California and Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erling W. Runquist
7Th Ave
Runquist
Chisholm
Minn
Hormel Company
Hamline University
Runquist Runquist
Squeal
Hormel Magazine
Alyce
Robert Richardson
Mary Jane
Eileen Ann
Austin
James E. Runquist
Oakland
Calif
John H. Runquist
St. Paul
H. W. Runquist
Ingeborg Runquist
Rudolph Greulich
Alfa
San Mateo
Norman Oliver
Ida May
Hayward
Alfonse
Ralf
Minneapolis
34 Million Boys Join Scout Program
The Boy Scouts of America marks 52 years with 34.6 million members since 1910. The Cedar Valley Council executive cites 1,890,000 Cub Scouts in 49,300 packs, 1,665,000 Boy Scouts in 62,400 troops, 275,000 Explorer Scouts in 20,900 units, and 1,405,000 volunteer leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwane Krings
Spamland
Cedar Valley Council
Boy Scouts of America
Quie to discuss Russia talk in Blooming Prairie
Rep. Al Quie will address the Blooming Prairie Educational Association on December 13 about Russian education. Ellendale and Hayfield teachers have been invited to the meeting set for 4 30 p m at the Blooming Prairie High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blooming Prairie, Minn
al Quie
Blooming Prairie Educational Association
Ellendale
Hayfield
Memorial gifts given in Mower County honor donors
Mrs B J Cranwell of Mower County memorial chairman for the Minnesota Heart Association received gifts in memory of Mrs Bliss S Cleveland William Sheedy Mrs Catherine Murphy Mrs Harvey LaLone Tony Lovich Mrs Martha Fargusson Edward M Arens Chester Bowers Mrs R A Anderson Mrs Paul Mitchel Alfred Baarsch and Mrs Hartje.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Cranwell
Mower County
Minnesota Heart Association
Bliss S. Cleveland
William Sheedy
Catherine Murphy
Harvey LaLone
Tony Lovich
Martha Fargusson
Edward M. Arens
Chester Bowers
R. A. Anderson
Paul Mitchel
Alfred Baarsch
Hartje
Prowlers Steal Liquor Cigarettes From Homes Cars
A prowler entered Earle Rogers home and garage on Wednesday night between 7 30 and 9 45 p m taking whisky and other items while leaving a wallet with 38 inside. Russell Asker reported five packs of cigarettes and other small items stolen from his car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Rogers
2Nd St. SE
Russel Asker
24Th St. SW
United States restaurants serve about 67 million meals daily
A nationwide figure shows U S eating establishments provide roughly 67 million meals every day. The estimate reflects daily dining activity across diverse restaurant types and regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Spring Barrow Show signals shift in hog production patterns
The Minnesota State Spring Barrow Show began in 1945 with its 18th edition slated for Albert Lea on February 19, announced by show manager Ed Haeg. The piece notes spring farrowing dominates hog production, suggesting benefits from a balanced yearly cycle such as steadier labor, lower costs, and more uniform marketings. It links lean pork demand to a push for meat-type hogs to meet growing meat production projections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lea
Ed Haeg
Four Austin Clubs Vie For Bloodmobile Trophy
Four Austin clubs the American Legion Eagles Moose and Veterans of Foreign Wars will contest for the Red Cross Bloodmobile trophy at the Moose Lodge from Tuesday through Friday. Eagles vs Legion open the event with VFW vs Moose following, winners meet later for the trophy. Bloodmobile at Adams Monday 8 to 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Eagles, Moose
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Red Cross Bloodmobile
Moose Lodge
Eagles
the Legion
VFW
Moose
Adams
Treatise on Tubs in American Life
The essay ponders shrinking American bathtubs amid growing body sizes and cultural shifts. It recalls a grandfatherly tub with multiple water delivery modes and a wave feature, contrasting past ritual baths with modern compact designs. It notes Japanese bath culture as a potential influence, though direct adoption seems unlikely as Americans drift toward dry cleaning.
Damage 700 In 2 Accidents
Two bumper crash reports filed Thursday show Thomas H. Dunlap and Duane R. Thorson colliding at Main Street North and 2nd Avenue with about 250 and 200 dollars in damage respectively. A second collision involved Darlene J. Gullickson and Maj. Alfred Gorton at 1st Avenue and 3rd Street Northeast causing about 175 and 75 dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Dunlap
16Th Ave. SE
Duane R. Thorson
9Th St. NE
Main St. N
2Nd Ave
Dunlap
Thorson
Darlene J. Gullickson
4Th Ave. NE
Maj. Alfred Gorton
Austin
1St Ave
3Rd St
Gullickson
Gorton
Gratton's 718 Tops City League Bowling Night
Jerome Gratton fired a 718 to lead Smittys to a 2 0 sweep over Gus Young's in City League bowling. He opened 235 and closed 237 with a 246 in between as M Kastor and L Sorenson tied with 642s for top five finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Gratton
Austin Bowl
Smittys
Gus Young
Gratton
M. Kastor
L. Sorenson
Deepest Texas Oil Well Drilled in 1959 Fails to Yield
A Texas well reached nearly five miles and cost about 3 million dollars in 1959 but produced no significant oil. The venture aimed to locate a major field but yielded no commercial discovery.
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Texas
Minnesota editors share luncheon with Kennedy at White House
Twenty three Minnesota newspaper executives gathered for a Kennedy luncheon at the White House with a 24 pound turkey sent by O B Augustson of the West Central Daily Tribune Willmar. The meal included fish and featured a roster of editors publishers and association leaders from across Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Minnesota
Kennedy
White House
O. B. Augustson
West Central Daily Tribune
Willmar
Pierre Salinger
Salinger
Augustson
Bert Ackerson
Hibbing Daily Tribune
Paul C. Belknap
Albert Lea Tribune
Gordon R. Cr
Soviet veto blocks Kuwait admission to UN Security Council
In the UN Security Council a Soviet veto halted Kuwait’s bid for U N membership after Moscow failed to gain support for delaying the vote until Iraq drops territorial claims. Kuwait enjoyed Arab backing except Iraq, signaling a rift with Egypt’s Nasser. The General Assembly moved to back a pledge against nuclear weapons and urged nonproliferation among all nations. The United States and allies opposed stockpiling nuclear arms in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Security Council
United Arab Republic
Kuwait
U.n.’S
Zorin
Council
Iraq
U.A.R
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Soviet Union
Assembly
General Assembly
United States
U.S
Europe
U S Watches Dominican Clash Over Trujillo Legacy
The State Department urged moderation as Dominicans seek a democratic path after Rafael Trujillo's death. U S warships have patrolled near Santo Domingo to deter attempts by the Trujillo family to regain control, while Arturo Morales Carrion met officials and fueled rumors of U S backing Balaguer for continued leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Dominican Republic
Rafael Trujillo
United States
Trujillo
U.S
Caribbean
Santo Domingo
Dominican
Arturo Morales Carrion
Man Missed Bet Ends In Police Arrest Over Horse Winnings
In Detroit a bar call led Norbert Palin to take betting notes for Damon Fender. The three horses won and paid out over 400 dollars. Fender, 36, a bar owner, was convicted of illegal occupation and released with a suspended sentence. The judge ordered him to explain to the caller why no payout will be collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Norbert Palin
Palin
Damon Fender
Fender
Recorder’s Court
John Ricea
Dean Leaves Talks Yet Stands Ready to Return
U S Delegate Arthur H. Dean departed Geneva by plane but stated readiness to return at short notice to the nuclear test ban conference if the Russians reverse course. Dean and British Minister Joseph Godber left negotiations to their deputies after Soviet delegate Tsarapkin signaled no enforcement controls on a test ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
U.S
Arthur H. Dean
United States
Lobsters Show Right or Left Heavy Claws
Some lobsters carry a heavy claw on the right side while others possess the dominant claw on the left.
Sac insect yields all shel lac on plum trees
A tiny parasitic insect called the sac lives on certain plum varieties in Burma, India, and Siam and is the source of all shel lac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burma
Indian
Siam
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Kenneth Stoltz
Ted Lund
Ciated
Orris Lewison Adams
Leslie Schleicher
4Th Ave
7Th Ave. NW
ST. Olaf
E. W. Runquist
Red Cross
The
Congregational Church
A.H.S
Auditorium
Wilbur Funk
Larry Gilbertson
Joe Jung
Wold Drugs
Sterling Drugs
Russia
Eor Ain
Ladieg
N. Main ST
John H. Glenn, Jr
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Lynn
Anna
Dave
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
AP Photofax
Haeg
Austin, Minn
Wold’s Drug’ Store
Main and
2Nd Ave. NW
St. Paul Dispatch
Pioneer Press
Duluth Herald and News Tribune
Frederick C. Schilplin
St. Cloud Times
Arthur J. Suel
Minnesota Newspaper Association
New Prague Times
W. M. Vance
Worthington Daily Globe
William F. White
Winona Daily News
Milton G. Williams
Twin City Observer and Sun
Charles Withers
Rochester Post-Bulletin
China
Valerian A. Zorin
Dean
Hartford Insurance Group
Austin Insurance Agency
Austin Savings & Loan Bldg
Gordon's
the House of Service
Sitiait Fantas
Adams, Minn
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