Free Ice Skating Boosts Austin Winter Biz At 13 Outdoor Rinks
Austin's Park and Recreation Dept. operates 13 outdoor rinks with hard work and weather luck. Superintendent Robert Auer says nine workers, two tractors, two trucks, shovels and about 12 500 dollars are needed to build and maintain the rinks. Water is pumped from Lafayette Park to flood the surfaces for daily resurfacing and a smooth ice base.
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Maureen Hennessy
Austin
Robert Auer
Park and Recreation Dept
Auer
Lafayette Park
Kaufman
Alaska
East Side
Skinner's Hill
Area Students Take Part in Messiah at Luther College
Luther College presented Messiah led by Professor Weston Noble featuring 815 students, about half the student body. From Austin, Mary Bjork, Cynthia Chamberlain, Mary Stern and William Tomhave participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
Weston Noble
Luther Music Dept
Luther
Austin
Mary Bjork
Cynthia Chamberlain
Mary Stern
William Tomhave
Red Cross Bloodmobile Visits Mower County Week of Dec 19
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit Lyle on Dec 19 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Lyle Parish House. Throughout the week it will move to First Congregational Church at 1910 3rd Ave NW with hours 1 to 7 p.m. Tue Thu and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fri. Donors must be 18 to 60, weigh at least 110 pounds, and meet health criteria.
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Red Cross
Mower County
American Red Cross
Lyle Area
Lyle Parish House
First Congregational
3Rd Ave. NW
County Red Cross
St. Paul
Law requires warm outdoor shelters for dogs in cold weather
The state law M.S.A. 347.23 mandates that any person in charge of an outdoor dog provide a moistureproof windproof shelter with a raised floor and proper bedding. Farms may offer barn access with hay, but all shelters must meet local building or zoning rules and ensure the dog’s body heat retention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Owen
The
Humane Society
Sewer Contract Payment Okayed by LeRoy Council
Le Roy Minnesota council approved paying sewer contractor E G Freiman of Garner Iowa forty thousand dollars in advance and issued two warrants for twenty thousand each. Bonds for the sewer project are set to open December 29 at the Municipal Building. Shirley Halling will be bonded as deputy clerk for water bill collection. A police car and two way radio were discussed. Eugene Stern earned a building permit for a house addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy
Minn
LeRoy Vilage
E. G. Freiman
Garner
Iowa
Greiman
Shirley Halling
Eugene Stern
St Ansgar Plans Yale Concerts
The St Ansgar Community Schools in Carpenter Iowa announce the second Christmas concert series. Fifth and sixth grade choirs and bands under Marilyn Bundy and Thomas Zitnak perform at 2 p.m. Friday in the elementary gym with a high school concert at 8 p.m. on December 22 at the high school gym.
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Carpenter
Iowa
St. Ansgar
Carpenter Gym
Marilyn Bundy
Thomas Zitnak
Memorials to Mower County Humane Society
Memorials to the Mower County Humane Society were reported today by Adele Tollefson treasurer in memory of Mrs Glady Snyder Simpson.
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Mower
Emphasis on Hair Leads Miss Teen Queen Contest
Thirteen contestants perform Sunday at 8 p.m. on the Austin Vacation School stage with focus on hair styling. Judges include Daniel J. O'Brien and five Austin residents. The winner advances to a Minneapolis state contest January 29 with 25 other Teen Queens. Proceeds aid National Beauty Salon Week in February for volunteer beautician services. Contestants listed with surnames and given names. Reserved seating. no tickets at the door.
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Austin
Minnesota Hair Dressers and Cosmetologist Assn
Daniel J. O'Brien
Rochester
Minnesota State Hairdressers Assn
Pat Sargent
Ken Carter
Marvin Brill
Oliver H. Hagen
Minneapolis
Beauticians
Diane Bellrichard
Diane Root
Susan Seery
Carol Haack
Mary Brewster
Meridee Warrington
Dorothy Davison
Jeanne Schmidt
Peggy Ann Norgaard
Mary Frasier
Mary Johnson
Linda Stolzerberg
Linda Ray Harrington
Three accidents include two hit-and-runs reported in Austin
Austin Police logged three incidents Friday including two hit-and-run strikes. Damages totaled 265 dollars. A hit-and-run damaged Daniel Hagen’s parked car in the 200 block of 2nd Ave SW. A second hit-and-run hit Merle Krueger’s car in the old Piggly Wiggly lot. A collision in the 300 block of Main St involved Duane Meyer and Earl Warner with damages of 35 and 130 dollars.
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Austin
Daniel Hagen
2Nd Ave
Hagen
Merle Krueger
4Th Ave
Duane Meyer
Oakland
Earl Warner
2Nd St. SE
Main ‘St
Meyer
Warner
Robin spotted at Rose Creek neighborhood yard
Mrs Hollie Tindal of Rose Creek reported a robin seen at noon Friday in a neighbor’s yard. The bird hopped on the frozen ground seeking food and was the latest robin she has ever seen in the area.
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Hollie Tindal
Rose Creek
Carney Elected President at Vocational Education Convention
Morton A. Carney director of the Austin Area Vocational Technical School was elected president of the National Council of Local Administrators at the 60th annual American Vocational Association convention in Denver. The council includes 1 500 local directors and supervisors nationwide. The four day meeting gathers educators to discuss vocational education developments as AVA members exceed 36 000 nationwide.
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Morton A. Carney
Austin Area
The
AVA
Host Family Sought for Next AFS Student in Austin
Mrs. R. R. Wright announces a host family is needed for next year’s American Field Service student in Austin. Interested families should contact Mrs. Wright or Lee Bedstead before Jan. 15. Chau Nguyen, Austin High School’s current foreign student, lives with the L. H. Schroders family and plans to teach English after graduation.
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American Field Service
Austin
R. R. Wright
AFC
Wright
Lee Bedsted
Austin High School
Tracy Barber
Arthur Johnson
AFS
Chau Nguyen
L. H
Gus) Schroeders
5Th Ave
Saigon
South Viet Nam
Chau
Santa unveils second reindeer team for toy deliveries
Santa describes a second team of reindeer led by Jose and companions as backup riders for Christmas Eve. He lists the crew and notes their duties hauling paint and doll parts, while thanking children who sent letters with wish lists for dolls, cars, trains, and games.
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Reindeer
Dasher
Dancer
Prancer
Vixen
Comet
Cupid
Donner
Blitzen
Rudolph
Harry
Maude
Ferris
Freddie
Dexter
Gladys
Basil
Phoebe
Jose
Shelley Johnson
6Th St. SE
Steven
Barbie
David
Lee Ann French
Dave
Lee Ann
Suzy
Grebin
Cathy
Mary
Joan
Jesus
Eric
Laurie
Joe
Johnny
Hayfield Appoints Fire Dept Officers for Next Year
Hayfield Volunteer Fire Dept. elects Alvin Mayes as chief Donald Elias as assistant chief and Sam Thompson as secretary treasurer all incumbents return to their posts in Hayfield Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayfield, Minn
Hayfield
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Galloway
Decker
North Dreisner, Crane, Wildwood
Cullen
Ellis and Banfield
Tom Waller
Richard Brady
Kaufman Hockey Rink
LeRoy Council
Yale
McHs
Ray Emmerich
Chamber of Commerce
Robin
Carney
Administrators Council
Washington, D.C
Morton Carney
Janet
AHS
Mrs. Schroeder
Paul
Neveln
Elaine
Lis
L. H. Schroeder
Susan
Mrs. Claus
Jim
Lisa
Lorisue Nelson
Francy
Kiddle
Craig
Johnny Speed
Brad
Scott
Spencer Clayton Arens
14Th St. NE
Sheila Clayton
3Rd Ave. NE
Chuck Sheely
Austin Rt. 5
Sandy
Peppy
Chuck
Jimmy
Michael Simcoe
Moon McDare
Mary Ann Flaherty
Mike
Mark
Brave Knights
Sue
Lisa Renae Fountain
15Th St. NE
Ginger
Rhonda
Julie Simonson
Grand Meadow
Santa
Julie
Merry Christmas
Santa Claus
Fire Dept
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