North Pole Letter Pile Grows as Christmas Nears
The North Pole receives more letters from Austin area children with wish lists for toys and notes on addresses. Readers include Mark Farnsworth asking for skis, and Dan for a rocking horse. Other requests cover makeup kits, dolls, play equipment, vehicles, and various gadgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Pole
Austin
James
Edward
Marian
Mark Farnsworth
Dan
Mark
Rhonda
Tracy
David Kraft
Austin Rt. 3
Kraft
Knudson and Seltz Named to Winona Evaluation Committee
Gary Knudson and Richard Seltz of Austin High School will join a 25 member North Central Association visiting committee for Winona Senior High School December 9 to 11. The panel will review self evaluation, classroom visits, and reports guiding improvement recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Knudson
Richard Seltz
Austin
North Central Assn
Winona
Neal Nickerson
University of Minnesota
Dale Johnson
Roseville
Winona High School
WHS
NCA
Nations North Central Board
Vt'cace
Two Auto Mishaps Reported Here
Police logged two minor crashes today. At 1 20 a m a collision east of Cedar River Bridge on Oakland Ave E involved Robert Harris and Milo Funfar with damages 75 and 200 dollars. A second crash at Oakland Pl and 12th St SE between Shirley Nelson and Harry Reshetar caused 250 and 150 dollars in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Harris
8Th St. NW
Milo Funfar
12Th St
Cedar River Bridge
Oakland Ave
Harris
Funfar’s
Shirley Nelson
Harry Reshetar
2Nd St
Oakland Pl
12Th St. SE
Clinic on Meat Hogs at Lyle School
A Lyle farmer class at Lyle High School Agriculture room 8 p m Tuesday will discuss how to look for meatiness in butcher hogs. J V Raine of the Austin Area Vocational Technical School leads a color slide session comparing live hogs and carcasses to show lean and fat distribution. Ladies invited. lunch served after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Farmer's
Lyle High School Agriculture Room
Lyle Agriculture Dept
Austin Area Vocational Technical School
J. V. Raine
Symphony Messiah by Austin group features large chorus
Handel's Messiah presented at 7 30 p m Sunday in the Austin High School auditorium. A 225 member Symphony Chorus and 50 member Symphony Orchestra perform under Paul Helmedirecting with soloists Carol Stuart Bonita Gilbert Walter Cherwein and Dr Alan Rusterholz. Admission by donation at the door. no tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin High School
Paul C. Helme
Richard Larson
Lawrence Dewey
Carol Stuart
Bonita Gilbert
Walter Cherwein
Alan Rusterholz
Helme
Darness
Lamb of God
Double Lights Confuse Drivers at Oakland Ave Intersection
Unidentified vehicle damaged traffic lights at the Oakland Ave and 1st St NE intersection causing westbound signals to face south. Two blinking lights, red and green, created confusion until the issue was corrected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland Ave
1St St
Training Class for Firearms at Woodson School
A firearm training class will be held at Woodson School on Thursday December 12 registration 6 to 6 30 p m The first session will start after registration Enrollees must be at least 11 years old No applications after December 12 Youths 12 to 16 need a Firearm Safety Certificate to handle firearms hunt small game or buy big game licenses Instructors include Kyle Waldron Dean Dyksman Frank Butler Robert Boentges Kenneth Highet and Louis Haack
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodson School
Kyle Waldron
Dean Dyksman
Frank Butler
Robert Boentges
Kenneth Highet
Louis Haack
Young Democrats Meet Here Monday in Austin
The Austin Young Democrats Club will hold its organizational meeting at 7 30 p m Monday in Room 125 at Austin State Junior College. John Heddle of Winona will speak as First District YDFL chairman. Students in high school or college are urged to attend for chartering and officer elections. John Herzog is the advisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Young Democrats Club
YDFL
Austin State Junior College
John Heddle
Winona
John Herzog
Grand Meadow Churches Plan Yule Programs
Christmas programs are listed for Grand Meadow area churches. St Finbarr's Catholic Church hosts a 2 p m Sunday program and party at the high school. United Church of Christ and United Methodist Church present Christmas Sampler at 7 30 p m Sunday Dec 15. Grand Meadow Lutheran Church schedules a 7 30 p m Dec 21 program with a social hour to follow. Bear Creek Lutheran Church plans its 8 p m Dec 23 Christmas program in rural Grand Meadow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Finbarr’s Catholic Church
United Church of Christ and
United Methodist Church
United Church of Christ
Grand Meadow Lutheran Church
Bear Creek Lutheran Church
Grand Meadow
Royal Arch Masons Christmas Party Set for Dec 14
The annual Royal Arch Masons Christmas Party is set for 6 30 p m Saturday Dec 14 at the Masonic Hall announced by Karlis V Gusts excellent high priest A dinner will precede entertainment by The Briars of Austin State Junior College directed by Donald Gunderson Cards will be played Gifts go to Shriners Crippled Children Hospital Tickets are 2 from CC D Mayer ticket chairman Members urged to reserve early
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Hall
Karlis V. Gusts
Briars of Austin State Junior College
Donald Gunderson
Shriners Crippled Childrens Hospital
Seas
Tempe
Toyland
Walgren Drug Store
Sterling
Lyle FFA Plans Corn Collection Drive
Lyle Minnesota Lyle Future Farmers of America will tour local farms to gather corn donations for Camp Courage. The event runs 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with Kenneth Meyer providing shelter for collected corn. Since 1953 Minnesota FFA members have donated over 145000 to Camp Courage for disabled children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle, Minn
Lyle
Future Farmers of America
FFA
Camp Courage
Kenneth Meyer
Camp Comet
Minnesota
AARC Christmas Party Planned for Austin Association
The Annual Christmas Family Party of the Austin Association for Retarded Children will be at 6 30 p m Monday in the Austin Activity Center on Hwy 16 Coffee is provided by the refreshment committee Members should bring their own dishes silverware and beverages for the children The supper is potluck each family to bring one main dish dessert to share No business meeting is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Austin Assn
Austin Activity Center
Hwy
Junior College to Present Yale Concert
The Austin State Junior College Music Department will present its Christmas Concert at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the College Theater. The program features the College Choir directed by Mrs. Donald Sandeen and the Briars directed by Donald Gunderson. Soloists include Chris Rose Colleen Ashton and Sylvia Hansen with Handel’s Messiah pieces. Choir soloists include Ruth Dugan Scott Anderson Sandra Kriz William Stephenhagen and Pes Brown with Gini Dugan Joycelyn Jensen and Melanie McNutt on accompaniment. Admission is free and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin State Junior College Music Dept
College Choir
Donald Sandeen
The
Briars
Donald Gunderson
Chris Rose
Colleen Ashton
Sylvia Hansen
Ruth Dugan
Scott Anderson
Sandra Kriz
William Stephenhagen
Pes Brown
Gini Dugan
Joycelyn Jensen
Melanie McNutt
Osage Doctor Earns Active Membership in National Academy
Osage physician Dr. Richard G. Boeke of Osage Medical Group has been elected to active membership in the American Academy of General Practice, a nationwide group of over 30,000 family doctors. He serves on Mitchell County Memorial Hospital staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osage
Iowa
Richard G. Boeke
American Academy of General Practice
Boeke
Mitchell County Memorial Hospital
Average Mower County family earns more than ever
A Standard Rate and Data Service report shows 79.5 percent of Mower County households had disposable incomes of 5000 dollars or more in the past year, with 22.1 percent in the 5000 to 8000 bracket and 21.3 percent from 8000 to 10000. The Commerce Dept notes a 4 percent real purchasing power gain after a 6 percent rise in median income and higher prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower County
Standard Rate and Data Service
United States
Minnesota
Commerce Dept
Winter Dominates Fatal Railroad Crossing Crashes
Survey shows 1967 saw 16 January to March crossers and 16 in other months with 22 and 23 fatalities in each period. Most crashes near home, many crossings unlit, and drivers hampered by fogged windows and weather.
College Plans Show and Sale at Saint Teresa
Students of the College of Saint Teresa Art Department in Winona Minnesota hold a Christmas Show and Sale from 2 to 9 pm Sunday and Monday in Cotter Hall Art Gallery Miss Andrea McKeen chairs the event which includes works by all four classes with art across media gifts and handiwork open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Minn
College of Saint Teresa
Pierdilly Circus
Cotter Hall
Andrea McKeen
Anna Poulos
Burgeson Re-Elected to AAA Board of Directors
Clarence A. Burgeson of the Austin Auto Club was re elected to a three year term on the Minnesota State Automobile Association AAA board at the 62nd annual meeting in Minneapolis. The article lists other elections including Harlan Held as president and Thomas von Kuster as treasurer with multiple vice presidents and executive posts, reflecting a broad slate for the 335,000 member organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence A. Burgeson
Austin Automobile Club
Minnesota State Automobile Assny
AAA
Pick-Nicollet Hotel
Minneapolis
Burgeson
Harlan Held
Mankato
Frank Kasper
Fairmont
Tom Champlin
Lake Crystal
Francis Lair
Albert Lea
William G. Sauer
Rochester
Thomas W. von Kuster
Erling Berg
Duluth
Harland Held
Donald Palmer
New Ulm
Dean Plank
Wabasha
Robert Horn
Grand Rapids
Clifford Stienstra
Moorhead
George Abrahamson
Marshall
William H. Clapp
St. Paul
Osage Jaycees to Honor Local Youth Leaders
Osage Iowa Osage Jaycees will host their annual awards banquet at 7 p.m. Wednesday December 11 in the Osage Municipal Building. Mitchell County's outstanding young farmer will be honored and Dr Louis Thompson associate dean of agriculture at Iowa State University Ames will speak on Happenings in the World That are Effecting Changes in Rural Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osage
Iowa
Osage Jaycees
Mitchell County
Louis Thompson
Iowa State University
Ames
Area People Named to Parents Council
The 16th annual Parent's Day at the Southern School of Agriculture University of Minnesota Waseca hosted 180 parents. From the Austin area Mr and Mrs Lyle Stephenson Rose Creek Zone 2D and Mr and Mrs Harry Kitchen Lime Springs Iowa were elected to the Parents Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern School of Agriculture
University of Minnesota, Waseca
Austin
Lyle Stephenson
Rose Creek
Zone 2D
Harry Kitchen
Lime Springs
Iowa
LeRoy Man Becomes Partner in LeRoy Chevrolet Franchise
Glenn Johnson son, employed since 1957 at Johnson Chevrolet Co., becomes partner in the local Chevrolet franchise. The move ensures continuity of the LeRoy operation if Kenneth Johnson retires, owner since 1941 and Glenn’s father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Man
Leroy, Minn
Glenn Johnson
Johnson Chevrolet Co
Chevrolet
LeRoy
Kenneth Johnson
Glenn
Hayfield student pledges Phi Sigma Epsilon
Hayfield Minnesota. Peter Cole son of Mr and Mrs Donald Cole pledged Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity at Winona State College. The news notes his achievement as part of campus life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayfield, Minn
Hayfield
Phi Sigma Epsilon
Winona State College
Peter Cole
Donald Cole
Completes 2-Year Electronics Course in Des Moines
Clair Krebsbach, a 1966 Stacyville Marian High School graduate, finished a two-year electronics technology program at United Electronics Institute in Des Moines and is now qualified as an electronics technician. His parents Mr. and Mrs. Ray Krebsbach and brother Vance attended the graduation. Clair will be inducted into the armed services on Tuesday, December 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stacyville
Iowa
Clair Krebsbach
Stacyville Marian High School
United Electronics Institute
Des Moines
Ray Krebsbach
Vance
Clair
Armed Services
Minnesota FFA Chapter Receives AAA Service Award
The Minnesota Chapter of Future Farmers of America was presented the Minnesota AAA Service to Motoring award at the organization’s 62nd annual meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Future Farmers of America
FFA
Minnesota Aaa
Motoring Organization
Pick-Nicollet Hotel
Minneapolis
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DECA
Austin High School Distributive Education
Debbie White
Joyce Bakke
Glenn Bakke
Santa’s
Barbara Grant
Paula Nelsen
Marilyn Seavey
Debbie As
Harold Kannady
Scott Thoreson
6Th Ave
Scott
Rochelle Haugland
Suzie
Scott Farnsworth
3Rd Ave
Lisa
Mary Vietor
8Th Ave
Mary
Jimmy
Kari Bakken
Gary
Ronald
Pepi
Danny Austin
10Th Ave
Matt Mason
Knudson, Seltz
D. D. Claussen
Symphony Chorus
Young Democrats
Grand Meadow Churches
Grand Meadow Church
AARC
Yale
Turkey
Austin Ymca
Dick Braden
Chery
Bill Baumann
Jeff Shugart
Danti Osland
Scott Sherman
L. Christopherson
7Th Ave
Raymond Weber
John Kunze
Paul Lattin
2Nd Ave
Keith Engle
4Th St. NW
Joseph Collins
5Th St. NW
AAA Board of
Parents Council
Pledges Fraternity
Motoring
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