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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1973
Page
2
Vital statistics list births for Morse and Hilmer families with grandparents named. Obituaries record Lawrence Runden of Albert Lea and funeral notices for Estes Houff Harden and others with service details and interments. Police charges and fines cover speeding drunken driving and theft across multiple individuals with court outcomes.
A collection of thanks and memorial notes from readers including Tucker Jerdet and Selma Jerdet for visits and prayers at St Olaf Hospital. Also Wybenga memorial for wife Tena with a solemn verse and family tribute.
Several individuals from various locations were cited on police charges. Notable entries include Hahn 52 Austin Route 1 forfeited $20 for wrong way on a one way and for speeding Peter Klein 44 Lansing forfeited $25. Loretta Keenan 71 2101 18th Ave SW forfeited $20 for speeding. Paul Foote 26 50527th Ave SE forfeited $40 for speeding. Robert Reeves 30 Omaha Neb forfeited $25 on highway patrol charge. Roland Bjorklund 703 17th St SW listed with speeding and $25 forfeiture. Douglas Kiser Jr 21 rural Brownsdale forfeited $25 for speeding. Jean Kottner 61 108 4th St SW forfeited $25 for speeding. John Wagner 46 mentioned with speeding.
Austin Community College will continue registration for both day and evening courses next week. A late fee for day classes begins Tuesday. Evening courses may be processed during the week or at the first class meeting with first-night schedules listed for several subjects.
The Forte Milers barbershop quartet from Adams and nearby towns will perform The Christmas Message at 8 p.m. Sunday in the Southland District 500 auditorium Adams. Led by director Larry Nerison the group draws members from Adams LeRoy Stacyville and Grand Meadow. Tickets are sold at the door and the concert is sponsored by Sacred Heart Catholic Church youth groups and Little Cedar Marshall Lutheran churches.
Glenville Minnesota announces the first quarter honor roll at Glenville High School with 14 students achieving A averages and 128 on B averages. Seniors earning A include Mike Budach Debra Groe Mary Jo Kral Brian Nelson Barbara Pacovsky and others. Juniors and underclassmen listings follow with multiple students across A and B averages.
Austin police report three accidents today with no injuries. The schedule lists multiple clubs at Ellis Junior High School and Lincoln School offering pool, tennis, basketball, volleyball, and swimming across weekdays and Saturdays.
The Agriculture Department Crop Reporting Board said farm prices paid to farmers slipped 1.5 percent from mid-October to mid-November. After an 8 percent drop from August peak and a 4 percent fall in mid-October, the declines appear to be leveling off.
Mayor Leo Reding signed a proclamation at the new Red Cross office declaring the week of December 18 as Supplemental Security Income Week. The program will provide extra income to needy blind, disabled, and aged individuals and the Red Cross will help reach potential recipients. Call 433-1838 for program information. pictured are Mary Jones, Reding, and Stanley Sprecher.
Two area corn growers earned awards in Funk's G Project 200 corn growing program. Larry R. Sparks of Sargeant reported 152.7 bushels per acre with G-4343 seed, and Clinton F. Sparks of Dexter reported 154.5 bu/acre with G-4366 seed. Participants verified harvests of at least two acres across four adjacent rows, with yields reported as No 2 corn.
Our Savior's Lutheran Church Senior League in Lyle plans Christmas caroling, a January skiing trip to Fort Neck and a February tour of Luther College in Decorah Iowa. The group also authorized a $500 donation to church missions.
Oil industry sources in Minnesota predict most brands will rise by mid next week after three Minneapolis St Paul refiners posted immediate hikes. Shell led with a 3.2 cent rise, Union 76 added 2 cents, Sinclair 1 cent.
A Minnesota House subcommittee approved a bill to grant the Public Services Commission power to regulate gas and electric utility rates. The measure moves to the Government Operations Committee and would require review of all rate changes and establish service standards.
Hor me hog prices show butcher hogs 39.50 to 39.75 with sows 270 to 300 pounds at 34.50 to 34.75. Cattle values list U S Prime and Choice steers 33.25 to 38.25, U S Good standards around 34.40 to 33.75, commercial cows 25.25 to 29.00, and heifers $1 to $2 under steer prices.
There is room for 30 attendees per session and reservations close Tuesday December 11. To sign up call Tommy's at 433-8056 and provide name, phone number, and preferred attendance day.
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