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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1956

Page

9

Gale Hardy Questioning U N Ousting Russia at College Interview

Gale Hardy daughter of Willard and Willard Hardy submitted a question for a College Press Conference interview with Senator Hubert H Humphrey. The query asked if ousting Russia from the United Nations and cutting diplomatic ties would be sensible amid current tensions. Humphrey warned Russia would form another body if expelled and favored maintaining U N contact.

Russia United Nations Gale Hardy Willard A. Hardy Hubert H. Humphrey Gale American Observer Blair Hainer Len Humphrey Soviet Union U. N Hungary World Organization

Holes Left by Fishermen Threaten East Side Lake

Police warn youths of holes in East Side Lake created by ice fishermen after several falls. One youth reported falling 11 times while searching for holes. Officers urge fishermen to mark holes with sticks or warning devices to prevent injuries.

East Side Lake

St Ansgar to Have Christmas Party for Children

St Ansgar High School auditorium hosts the Chamber of Commerce annual Christmas party at 2 30 p m Saturday for children Free movie will be shown Santa Claus will distribute candy apples and peanuts Wayne Rueschel Chamber secretary said

ST. Ansgar Iowa St. Ansgar High School Chamber of Commerce Santa Claus Wayne Rueschel Chamber

Santa Claus to Use Herald Phone Sunday

Austin youngsters may call Santa Sunday afternoon to request a pony for the yard. For the second year the Austin Jaycees run a special line via the Austin Daily Herald phone Hemlock 3-8851. The circuit will be open from 2 to 4 p.m.

Santa Claus Santa Austin Austin Jaycees Austin Daily Herald Hemlock

Man from Austin Bound Over on Liquor Charge

Melvin Osterkamp of Austin waived preliminary hearing in Municipal Court and was bound over to District Court under a $400 bond on a charge of furnishing intoxicating liquor to minors. Osterkamp was apprehended Monday in Austin by Deputy Sheriff C H Halstenson.

Melvin Osterkamp Austin Osterkamp C. H. Halstenson

Luther Leaguers Hold Caroling Party in Grand Meadow

Grand Meadow Luther Leaguers went Christmas caroling on Sunday then gathered at the church for games and a gift exchange. Lunch was served by Mrs. Plan der Peterson, Mrs. Everett Palmer, Mrs. Ervin Nelson, and Mrs. Chester Hall.

Grand Meadow Minn

4-H Club Hosts Christmas Party in Le Roy

The North west Junior Farmers Oak Dale 4-H Club entertained the Girls Get Together and the Oak Dale Aces 4-H clubs at a Christmas party in the LeRoy Municipal Building Saturday. John Paterson and Erma Eggiman assisted with the party. Games and contests were played and gifts exchanged.

le Roy Leroy, Minn Northwest Junior Farmers Oak Dale Oak Dale Aces LeRoy Municipal John Paterson Howard County Erma Eggiman

Youths Face Court for Stealing Safe

Two youths were apprehended for stealing a safe from the home of Cletus Simon at 1008 Dawson Lane. They removed the safe, gained access to cash and personal papers, and took a piggy bank. Police turned the juveniles over to Juvenile Court.

Cletus Simon Dawson Lane

Christmas Supper and Party at LeRoy Church

A Christmas potluck supper was served at St. Patrick's Catholic Church Le Roy Saturday. Santa Claus handed out candy to children while adults played 500. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Edward Wolthoff, Joseph Schneider, Mrs. Joseph Schneider and Joseph Winkels. Ralph Winkels won the door prize.

LE Roy, Minn St. Patrick's Catholic Church le Roy Santa Claus Edward Wolthoff Joseph Schneider Joseph Winkels Ralph Winkels

New Cadillac Debuts With Unmatched Performance

The ad touts the 1957 Cadillac as the most advanced car yet, promising a smooth, responsive drive and admiring looks on the boulevard. It invites customers to preview the vehicle in the showroom and arrange a personal demonstration.

Cadillac

Two Poles and a Tree Spark City Traffic Woes

Multiple Monday crashes in Austin involved two utility poles and a tree. Damages ranged from $20 to $300, with injuries and tickets noted for several drivers as icy roads and failed yields contributed to the incidents.

Austin Highway 16 Airport Drive Stanley Pottratt N. Railway Mildred Schuster Rudd Iowa South Main Garfield Neela Ferguson Gleason Farfield W. College Otto Volkert Johnson Volkert Hope Mary D. McGrew Donald Richardson Bridge and Elm Jack Drake W. Allegheney Dan Gorman Madison Gorman Lyndale Mable Hjelmen Darrell Miller Arthur Hessler Richard D. Overby Oakland Greenwich

Sterling Florist Building Sold to local contractor

The Sterling Florist and Garden Center building in Sterling Shopping Center was sold to Stanley F. Christensen of 1406 Bank. Christensen will take possession January 2, 1957. The Stivers built the shop in 1952 and plan to reopen their floral and garden business mid April at their Austin Rt. 3 farm home on South 8th Street after moving from the shop.

Sterling Florist Sterling Shopping Center Stanley F. Christensen 1406 Bank Ben Richard Stivers Christensen Stivers South 8Th Street Austin Rt. 3

Lutheran Students Present Christmas Program in Adams

Adams Minn Lutheran Week Day School of Little Cedar Church presented a Christmas program Sunday evening. The service highlighted the savior King’s promise and Bethlehem birth with future return. LaVine Skog led the program. junior choir directed by Mrs. Bernie Lee and Karen Lunde on piano. Readers included Mark Knapp Elmer Schwerin David Lewison and Gerald Osmundson.

Adams, Minn Little Cedar Lutheran Church Adams Bethlehem LaVine Skog Bernie Lee Karen Lunde Mark Knapp Elmer Schwerin David Lewison Gerald Osmundson

Testimony Continues in Virginia Highway Fatality Trial

Virginia Minnesota. Testimony continued in the criminal negligence case against Robert Hedican 37 a former city councilman. Hedican is charged in the death of Alex Hill 63 another former council member killed Sept 23 after being struck by a hit and run car. Edward Cohn 41 first witness testified that Hedican was the driver.

Virginia Minn Robert Hedican Hedican Alex Hill Edward Cohn

Plasterer Dies After Heart Attack On Scaffold

A 31-year-old Blooming Prairie man Darrell Rasmussen died around 2 30 p m Monday after a heart attack caused him to fall 12 feet from a plank while plastering at a house at Ellis and Decker avenues. County Coroner H M Fisch said he fell to the basement floor and died at the scene. Rasmussen worked for contractor E H Schwebke on the home’s first floor.

Blooming Prairie Ellis and Decker Avenues Darrell Rasmussen H. M. Fisch Rasmussen E. H. Schwebke

Mechanics Approve Christmas Holiday Plan at Local 9

Local 9 membership voted overwhelmingly to work a full Saturday at straight time in exchange for the following Monday as a holiday. The arrangement creates a three day Christmas break Sunday through Tuesday. Fred Miles said Local 867 business agent that mechanics also approved the plan and will work Saturday morning with Sunday through Tuesday off.

Local 9 Fred Miles

Veterans Council Distributes Baskets For Families

Twenty three food and seven fruit baskets were given to veterans families for Thanksgiving. Mrs Burton Chandler president, Veterans Council, reported at the regular monthly meeting. Saturday at 8 a m members will pack Christmas baskets and toys at the VFW Hall with donations sought. Gifts were sent to veterans hospitals and needy persons received food and clothing in the past month. The note adds that the southwestern US produces more borax than any other region.

Veterans Burton Chandler Veterans Council VFW Hall

Car Loot Stuns Minneapolis Resident

Barbara Ladin of Duluth reported thieves looted her unlocked car on a loop lot Monday night, stealing about $1,000 in clothing luggage and Christmas gifts along with a portable radio and a camera.

Ladin Duluth Minneapolis

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