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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1966
Page
9
A liquor sale proposal for Austin's west side faced protest from a 35-strong delegation led by Rev. Hanks and others at a City Council hearing. The council debated ending the 1st St west boundary while citing zoning limits, with further action to come.
Swift & Co the nation’s largest meat packer reported record sales and a 20 percent rise in profits for fiscal 1966. Net income reached 19.79 million dollars, while sales totaled 2.97 billion, up 7.7 percent from 1965. The report noted a 5.52 million dollar charge from inventory pricing and a 15 million dollar special loss for obsolete plants, with 61.6 million spent on capital outlays. Executives cited product diversity and market reach as key factors in earnings. Other top meat packers also posted gains in 1966.
The Red Cross Bloodmobile collected 59 pints of blood in Lyle on Monday. Twelve first time donors were joined by seventeen potential donors who were rejected. The drive moves to Austin at the First Congregational Church on 1910 3rd Ave NW with hours 1 to 7 p.m. through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Donors support county residents with a free blood supply through the American Red Cross.
Austin High School presents its Christmas Festival performed by the music and art departments. The program features carols, solos, choir and chamber orchestra pieces with guest organist Mrs. Lawrence Dewey and stage designs by James Wegner. Students from grades 10-12 attend Wednesday morning while younger students perform Thursday morning.
Thieves smashed the glass door of Norgaard's Interstate 66 filling station on Hwy 116 and IS 90 W. Between 2:20 and 2:40 a.m. today they rifled candy and cigarette machines and stole a $39 radio along with $50 in Gold Bond stamps, depreciating the station by $110 overnight.
Sixteen Bob Cats joined Cub Scout Pack 113 sponsored by St. Augustine PTA. Cubmaster Ben Winkels awarded Wolf and Lion badges Arrow of Light and silver arrows to named scouts and leaders. The Cubs made a cash donation to Cedar Child Care Center.
Donald Forch of 1803 3rd Ave SE was struck at 7 20 a.m. Monday in the 900 block of 8th Ave by a truck driven by Marvin Ness of Naples 5 D. The incident caused a $125 loss to the parked vehicle.
A two car collision occurred at 4 p m on Highway 177 and River Road in Mitchell County. Jerome Mostek 18 of Mitchell struck the parked car of Robert Grimm 18 of Mitchell causing minor damage to both vehicles. Mostek four passengers Grim alone Deputy Curtis Younker cited Mostek for not keeping his vehicle under control.
Austin Troop 110 of First Methodist Church collected 1301 cans valued at about 260 dollars for Salvation Army Christmas baskets. Scoutmaster Elliot Larson led the effort, with the top individual contributor at 106 cans. Mrs. Alfred Gorton accepted the gift for use in local baskets.
Most Austin stores will close at 4 p.m. on December 24 according to the Austin Chamber of Commerce. They stay closed through December 26 and reopen December 27. A New Year break runs 5:30 p.m. December 31 through January 2, with some stores keeping Sunday hours on January 2.
The County Auditor's office distributed $882,068.72 in state aid to county school districts. Dist. 492 Austin received $638,917.60. Adams $27,821.38. Elkton $45,045.62. Grand Meadow $53,452.55. Lyle $50,011.85. LeRoy $64,635.21. Dexter $2,184.51. Rose Creek state aid totaling $19,195.55 is held until the State Dept. of Education receives the teachers' qualification report from Supt. H.S. May.
The Austin Camera Club held its meeting at the IOOF Hall. Winners included Lois Brechtel in 1st and 3rd for slides, Roger Huebner 2nd, Arlan Kuhn 4th, Joe Sip 5th, Helen Sjodin 6th. Print and color results noted for various categories. program featured Agfa's Portraiturals by the Experts.
In Mapleview Minnesota Cub Scout Pack 128 sponsored by the Salvation Army held a Christmas Party Monday. Cubmaster Paul Espe awarded to Mike Hael den chief and Mike Jensen den leader bars. Boys made gifts for parents and received Pinewood Derby kits from the Pack while the Salvation Army provided each boy a gift.
H. P. Pat Gannon an engineer with Milwaukee Road since 1927 was elected local chairman of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in Chicago after a 30-day referendum ending December 12. He will represent engineers on Milwaukee Road lines from Mobridge South Dakota to Omaha Nebraska.
Spamland Boy Scout District will hold a recognition banquet January 19 at St. Edwards Community Center with a Silver Scout awards presentation. Dinner is potluck with each Den or Troop providing food and utensils. 400 attendees expected. Co chairmen are Warren MacLaren and William Keefe with an event staff including Duane Foster and Vern Erse.
A new 5.2 mile segment of Interstate 35 W opens January 3 linking Highway 218 to IL 35 and allowing southbound traffic to reach 31st Street near Lake Street. The final link from Faribault to the Minnesota River Valley also opened last week, and a belt line around Owatonna provides a bypass for north south traffic.
Thomas J. McManus of White Bear Lake was bound over to district court after a preliminary hearing in municipal court on a felonious forgery charge. The incident dated October 8 involved passing a bad check for 136.18 at an Austin Piggly Wiggly. Bond set at 3000 dollars.
James L. Reed of Manchester, 31, died after being electrocuted when he touched a hot wire on a utility pole along U.S. 65 about four miles south of Mason City. Reed was a lineman for L. E. Meyers Co. of Chicago, working for Interstate Power Co. at the scene.
Minnesota announces a 25 percent reduction in federal-aid secondary allocations for the 1968 fiscal year. Counties including Mower Dodge Fillmore Freeborn and Steele see lowered apportionments, with total statewide funds reduced from 5.28 million to 3.96 million. Funds previously obligated may be charged against new allocations, and restorations await removal of federal controls.
St. John’s Lutheran Church Elkton will host its annual Sunday School Christmas program at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Kindergarten and primary departments will give recitations followed by the Christmas service. Older children perform And a Song Was Heard.
A new series of expectant parents classes begins January 11 at 7 30 p m in the St Olaf Hospital Classroom. Sponsored by Mower County Medical Society and Public Health Nursing Service, the program covers pregnancy, labor, nutrition, baby care and a fathers session with a physician talk after a film. Mothers tour the obstetrical department and registration is via the Public Health Nursing Office at 433 4644.
LYLE Minn Shirl Nelson named treasurer and clerk for the village after a state election changed government form to Optional Plan A. Clerk and treasurer roles may be combined. William Bell moves to fourth trustee post. John Ruiter resigns as treasurer due to ill health. Other officials: Lois Taylor Wayne Libersky W E Wood trustees and Charles Ekle mayor. Water and sewer bills payable starting Jan 1 at Nelson Radio and TV Store.
Area students perform For the Time Being a Christmas oratorio by W H Auden at Augsburg College Minneapolis as part of the convention series. Directed by Miss Arlene Cole the annual program draws students and friends and includes Virginia Golberg and Sally Osmundson among participants.
Lutheran Our Savior's church in Brownsdale announces Christmas season events. The choir will carol Thursday at 7 30 p m and Christmas Eve features a children's program at 7 30 p m. Christmas Day offers Sunday school at 8 45 a m and a 9 45 a m Holy Communion service. New Year Eve Candlelight Worship at 11 30 p m with refreshments after. Pastor West preaches on Isaiah 9 6. Everyone invited.
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