Vital Statistics and Obituaries From St Olaf Area
Birth notices list several families including Eckert, Herzog, Forcelle and Filley with daughters born on December 1. Outside Austin, Wagner in St Marys Rochester area also noted with a December 2 birth. Funeral services for Nordstrom and Schwark are set for Saturday in Blooming Prairie and LeRoy, with interments in local cemeteries. Mrs Erma Wilson, born August 24 1896, died November 24 1966 at St Olaf Hospital Austin. survived by husband two sons and four grandchildren. services held November 28 at Dexter Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Olaf Hospital
Donald Eckert
S. Main St
Richard Herzog
5Th Ave
Marvin Forcelle
Ronald Filley
Blooming Prairie
Erma Wilson
Dexter
Minn
William L
Gusta Remington
Fern Wilson
Pleasant Valley
Card of Thanks and Bereavement Notes
Card of Thanks notices express gratitude from families for flowers memorials cards and kindness after bereavement. Names include Nack Nockleby Dubke Rolf Mayer Folken Mauders Lewison Carstens and others with hospital and funeral acknowledgments. Local temperatures for today and Thursday listed.
Mattress fire reported on Oakland Avenue
Fire crews respond to a mattress blaze in a living room hide-a-bed at 2001 Oakland Ave E. The incident began at 8:28 p.m. on Thursday and ended with return at 8:55 p.m. by David Kidahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kidahl
Oakland Ave. E
Municipal Court Sets Fines in Local Cases
Judge Fred R K Kraft presided on two matters. Robert E Nelson of 304 20th St NW found guilty by police charge and fined 25 dollars. Randy Knotts of 607 3rd Ave NW pled guilty to a citizen charge and received 90 days in jail with stay of execution on conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Nelson
20Th St
Randy Knotts
3Rd Ave
Strikes Continue as Wage Panel Recommends Increase
The strike talks hinge on a 15 percent wage rise over 22 years from a presidential fact finding panel. TWU calls the report a negotiation base while Pan Am rejects a contract surpassing the panel’s cost formula. Carriers favor federal plan guidance. Original 30 percent two year demand reportedly pared down. Affected are ground crews and mechanics earning 2.71 to 3.55 an hour, stewards averaging 419 a month, and pursers at 570 monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TWU
Pan Am
Stiffer Terms May Face Draft Dodgers
In Portland Oregon Judge John F Kilkenny indicated future violators of draft laws may face longer sentences. He spoke after sentencing Brain Philip Savage 22 of Santa Clara California to three years for refusing civilian work instead of military service. The judge also revoked probation for seven Oregon Jehovahs Witnesses who likewise refused civilian work, adding 18 months more in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
U.S. District Court
John F. Kilkenny
Brain Philip Savage
Santa Clara
Calif
Jehovah's Witnesses
Oregon
Kroman Refuses Psychiatric Questions in Competency Test
David R. Kroman of Rocky River Ohio, one of 17 defendants in the American Allied Insurance case, refused to answer questions from a psychiatrist at Mayo Clinic during a court-ordered competency examination requested by the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester, Minn
David R. Kroman
Rocky River
Ohio
American Allied Insurance
U.S
Edward J. Devitt
Mayo Clinic
Austin Girl Accepted by Job Corps
Sherry Baxter daughter of Mr and Mrs G L Baxter of 18th Ave and 4th St NE has been accepted as a member of the Girls Job Corps. She enrolled Nov 16 and studies cosmetology and merchandising at the Job Corps Center in St Louis Mo. Pre screening interviews were by Mrs Edward Clements Austin and Women In Community Service in Minneapolis. Agencies cooperating with Austin WICS include schools police probation health services and the Austin Clinic Mental Health Center and interested individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherry Baxter
G. L. Baxter
18Th Ave
4Th St. NE
Girl’s Job Corps
Job Corps Center
St. Louis
Edward Clements
Austin
Minneapolis
Austin Wics
Public Health
Austin Clinic
Edwards
Short Cut to Speed Job Chances for Disabled Veterans Announced
The Veterans Administration announced a new program to speed vocational rehabilitation for disabled servicemen. VA counselors visit hospitals, select training fields, cover tuition and supplies, and provide subsistence while in training. After completion, specialists help locate suitable jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C
Philadelphia
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Roller Skating Party Planned by Saddle Club
LEROY Minn Plans for a roller skating party at Brownsdale were discussed at the LeRoy Prancers Saddle Club meeting. The party is set for Dec 29 with the bus leaving the bakery at 7 p.m. Films of regional horse shows were shown and the first 1967 show was planned for the second Sunday in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy, Minn
Brownsdale
LeRoy Prancers Saddle Club
LeRoy Municipal
Ray Voight
Cecil Hanson
Kenny McRoberts
William Janssen
Bert Hanson
Norman Voight
Harlan Bucknell
David Hanson
Jerry McCloud
Warmer weather aids lice and grub control in cattle
University of Minnesota entomologist John Lofgren says treating beef cattle with systemic insecticides provides effective control of lice and grubs. Dipping gives complete coverage, while high pressure spray in a pen is best. add detergent for better low pressure control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lofgren
University of Minnesota Extension
Lofgren
Osage Golf Club Elects Officers
Osage Iowa Loren Helfter and Dr William Spencer were elected to the Sunny Brae Golf and Country Club board of directors at the annual meeting. Dick Haakenson was re elected secretary. Continuing terms include James Millard Dr Philip Horton and Bill Schiller with Millard having served as president last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osage
Iowa
Loren Helfter
William Spencer
Sunny Brae Golf and Country Club
Dick Haakenson
James Millard
Philip Horton
Bill Schiller
Millard
Fire damages Owatonna Canning plant. production to resume
John Tillotson treasurer of Owatonna Canning Co says limited production will restart next week after a fire Wednesday caused about 300000 dollars in damages. He notes the loss impacts equipment and facilities but believes operations will rebound with repairs and precautionary measures in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owatonna, Minn
John Tillotson
Owatonna Canning Co
Scholastic Travel Story Contest Seeks Teachers Worldwide
The Scholastic Teacher Travel Story contest offers a grand two week all expenses paid trip for two to a Club Mediterraneeo vacation village on the Mediterranean as the top prize for 1966 67. A second prize includes a similar two week trip to Acapulco Mexico with tours. Fifty eight additional prizes are awarded. Entries from all full time teachers librarians principals and administrators are welcome regardless of Scholastic periodical subscriptions. Deadline March 1 1967. Manuscripts mailed to Travel Contest 50 West 44th St New York NY 10036.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
Club
Mediterranneo
Acapulco
Mexico
Chial
Scholastic
West 44Th St
New York
N. Y
LeRoy Considers Bond Issue for Sewage Project
LeRoy Minnesota council hears from bond specialists James Olson about financing a sewer treatment project. Proposed totals cover land, contracts, fees and a federal grant. bonds of 135000 to be sold for 20 years with a 10 year call, plus real estate and assessment payments to residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy
Minn
James Olson
Juran and Moody
St. Paul
Funeral services held for Lime Springs banker J B Cray
Funeral services were held this week for J B Cray a well known Lime Springs banker who died in Arizona Burial was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery Cray a life long Howard County resident served 52 years with Exchange State Bank of Lime Springs retiring in 1962 He was active in community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lime Springs
Iowa
J. B. Cray
Arizona
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Howard County
Cray
Exchange State Bank of
Labor Dept reports record November employment and low unemployment
The Labor Department announced that the nations jobless rate fell to 3.7 percent in November, matching a 13 year low and pushing total employment to an all time November high of 75 million. The October rate was 3.9 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Dept
Washington
Labor Department
February Draft Request Falls to 10,900 in 1966 Marines
The Pentagon called for a February draft of 10,900 men the lowest since March 1965. The number, destined for the Army, follows a cut in January and reflects McNamara and Johnson views on future manpower and defense production needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pentagon
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Johnson
McNamara
United States
Army
Great Lakes Group Plans Green Bay Meeting in December
The Northern Great Lakes Resource Development Committee will meet in Green Bay Wisconsin December 13 and 14. Speakers include Thomas Francis federal co chairman of the Upper Great Lakes Regional Commission and John A Baker assistant secretary of agriculture. The gathering is the third held to study northern Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan agricultural prospects. Total employment rose in November by 300000 despite a typical 600000 decline and temporary job gains around election day were noted by Harold Goldstein of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Northern Great Lakes Resource Development Committee
Green Bay
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Thomas Francis
Upper Great Lakes Regional Commission
John A. Baker
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Asst
Harold Goldstein
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Markets report from St. Paul and Chicago livestock sales
Livestock markets across St. Paul and Chicago show mixed demand with cattle, calves, hogs and sheep trading at variable levels. Prime slaughter steers reach 24.50 per hundredweight while hogs sell mainly 20.25 to 22.25. sheep lambs around 22.00 to 23.50, and feeder pigs 18.50 to 19.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Minn
USDA
Chicago
Cash Grain
Minneapolis
Minn S.D
Geo Hormel & Co
Sovsagne
U.S
Stock snapshot from New York trading amid wide gains
At 1 p.m. the American stock exchange shows broad movement with many firms advancing notably. Major gains include Allied Chemical Honeywell and International Paper, while companies like AT&T, Motorola, Ford Motor, and Gulf Oil post solid climbs amid a mixed session.
Federal Duck Stamp Design Is Chosen
A pair of old squaw ducks on an ice floe was selected as the 1967-68 federal duck stamp design. Leslie C. Kouba of Minneapolis earned the winning entry, his second win in the Fish and Wildlife Service contest. The stamp costs $3 and hunters 16 or older must possess it along with a state license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Leslie C. Kouba
Minneapolis
Fish and Wildlife Service
Kouba
Mill City Eatery Sued for 560000 Over Parking Lot Accident
Kenneth Berger of St. Louis Park sues The President restaurant in Minneapolis for 560000 claiming a Deephaven man became intoxicated there before a December 22 crash that severed his legs. Dr. Donald Watson also injured. Gust identified as driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
President Restaurant
Deephaven
Kenneth Berger
St. Louis Park
Donald F. Watson
Watson
Duane H. Gust
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Joseph A. Wagner
6Th Ave
St. Marys Hospital
Rochester
Ion
Nordstrom
Eric Nordstrom
First Baptist Church
Calvin R. Anderstrom
Blooming Prairie Cemetery
Nockleby
Chet Nockleby
Memoriam
Rolf
Bertha Rolf
Redeemer
C. D. Mayer
2Nd Ave
Kenneth Folken
7Th Ave. SE
Maude Mayers
Lansing
Eugene D. Lewison
Adams
University Hospital
Margaret Carstens
Owatonna City Hospital
Fred RK. Kraft
Kroman
Job Corps
Robert C. Wheeler
Minnesota State Historical Society (Center
Edward Kozicky
Winchester Repeating Arms Co
Saddle Club
Bulletin Room
University of
Osage Golf Club
Great Lakes Group
Goldstein
Sige i
Allied Ch
At&t
Arch
Mobil Oil
Avco Cp
Beth Sd
Mont Dak
Boise Cas
Nt Dairy
Brunswk
N Am Av
Carpillar
N Gas
MSPP
Nor Pac
C&nw
Penney
Phillips
Pillsby
Polaroid
Deere
RCA
Douglas
du Pont
Rexall
Firestone
Sears Roe
Ford Mtr
Shell Oil
Gen Elec
Sinclair
Gen Food
Sp Rand
Gen Mills
St Brands
Gen Mtr
Cal
Gen Tel
St Oil
Ind
Gillette
Goodrich
Swift
Goodyear
Texaco
Gould
Texas Ins
Union Oil
Grey
UN Pac
Gulf Oil
US Steel
Hannam
Wesg el
Homestic
Wlworth
American Exchange
Hormel & Co
Federal Duck
Mill City
OLD
10Th St. NE
Funes Ral
Berg
Shelly Berg
Cbe
Oakland Avenue
Authorized-Tv
Cme
Yous
DuMont
Garrard
du Mont
Delibes
12Th ST. SW
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