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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1955

Page

6

Births Reported at St Olaf Hospital

Vital statistics list five newborns born to local families at St Olaf Hospital from December 21 to 22 including a daughter for Richard Robin and a son for Melvin Rieken. Addresses given for each family. Total pints used since January 1 amount to 1,128.

St. Olaf Hospital Richard R. Robinson W. Oakland Donald Yerhart Cleveland Roy Pick Brownsdale Donald Hall Petersburg Motel Andrew Christensen W. Maple Melvin Rieken N. First

Marriage Notices List With Names and Addresses

The notice lists couples with addresses and dates: Lewis J. Grebin at 1006 S River and Patricia M Feeley at 610 N Elm on Dec 22. Elmer N Anderson 803 High Street and Grace E Martin 110 S Kenwood on Dec 21. Robert F Shaman 117% E Bridge and Myrtle A LaClair 119% E Bridge on Dec 21. Bernard A Mullenbach Adams and Betty Lou Gregor Dexter on Dec 22.

Lewis J. Grebin S. River Patricia M. Feeley N. Elm Elmer N. Anderson High Street Grace E. Martin S. Kenwood Robert F. Shaman E. Bridge Myrtle A. LaClair Bernard A. Mullenbach Adams Betty Lou Gregor Dexter

Mrs Caroline Hartman Dies In Rochester

Mrs. Caroline Hartman 86 died this morning in Rochester. She resided at 810 S. Kenwood. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Jordan Mortuary.

Caroline Hartman Rochester S. Kenwood Jordan Mortuary

Obituary of August Frank Chinnow 1879 1955

August Frank Chinnow born December 6 1879 in Lebanon Wisconsin died after a long illness and heart attack at age 76. He lived near Waltham Minnesota with his wife Ida Doman and three daughters Verna Elsie and Esther. He leaves a brother a half brother four grandchildren and a great grandchild among relatives and friends.

August Chinnow Frank Chinnow Lebanon Wis Minnesota Waltham Chinnow Ida Doman Austin Chinnon Verna Walter Niemeyer Clarksville Iowa Elsie Granquist Esther Carl Emil Freiert

Card of Thanks for Mr. August Chinnow

We express sincere thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness after the death of our husband and father Special thanks to Rev Draeger and all who helped in any other way Mrs August Chinnow and family

Draeger August Chinnow

25th Wedding Anniversary Thank You Note

Mr and Mrs Albert Rugg of Taopi express gratitude for cards gifts visits and well wishes during their 25th anniversary and for support from friends during Christmas season. They also thank St Olaf Hospital staff and doctors and Rev Witte for visits.

St. Olaf Hospital Aids David Anderson P. J. Schneider Rev. Witte Albert Rugg Taopi

Red Cross Blood Used at St Olaf Wednesday

Two pints of Red Cross Blood were used Wednesday at St Olaf, reflecting ongoing local donation impact and hospital usage. The item notes blood supply activity within the community.

Red Cross St.Olaf

Local court fines posted in missing license and ignition cases

Patty E. Madison of Dexter forfeited 25 dollars bail after failing to show a valid driver’s license. John R. Diffley of Spenard Alaska forfeited 1 dollar bail for keeping keys in ignition of a vehicle.

Patty E. Madison Dexter John R. Diffley Spenard Alaska

Rose Creek Social News and Family Updates

Rose Creek notes entertainments and visits including Mrs Jacob Majerus hosting a party with guests from town. Visits in Elyria Ohio introduce grandson Timothy Grant Keyes. Various local families share weekend trips and upcoming events at schools and churches. A Rose Creek High School basketball game is announced for Elkton at Sacred Heart Gym Adams.

John White Gerhard Werner Olaf Johnson William Cress Sr John Lewison John Merrill Nicholas Meyer Jacob Majerus Gerald Meany John Keyes Elyria Ohio Timothy Grant Keyes Keyes Mary Katherine Meany Ursula Bissen Minneapolis Nicholas Bissen Awaid Fenske Killeen Tex Dawn Renae, Pigna Pfc Duane Fen- 2 Juvenile Foresters Town Hall Carol McCrosky Gary Schammel Michael Qarrity Mary Alice State Suzanne Schammel Jel- Jani Fink Dorothy Majerus Santa Claus Audrey Nelson Austin Arnold Neilson Bernard Gannon Julie Kathy Timmy Clarion Iowa Arthur Schammel Joan Wolff Rolland Stoll Wolff Rose Creek Elkton Sacred Heart Adams Kenneth Weneel Kimberly Ann Junction City Kan Robert Wencl Janet Northfield Henry Schnorenberg Melvin Schnorenberg

Christmas social notes from Lyle Center area

Local society items detail visits and gatherings around Lyle Center. Families including Millers and Schmidts share weekends in Austin Pine City and St Ansgar. Christmas programs at Our Savior Church and school events noted along with travel plans to New York and France.

Russell Miller New York Germany Charlene Miller Minneapolis Henry Miller Fay Hotson Josie Lien Gust Schmidt Nellen Schmidt Kathlene Patricia Bobby France Roy Dunning William Show Sharon Wood Mts L. J. Beadie Kenneth Wood Brownsdale Roger Walsh Austin Clarence Walsh Galen Johnson and Son Henn George Peterman Edward Likes St. Ansgar Clifford Horgen Pauline Horgen Martin Willinger Mona Our Savior's Church Lyle Nelsen Schmidt Famiy Lyle Center School Santa Mothers Club Galen Martin Augusta Penning Myrtle W. C. Denisen Tyler Albert Peterson Loren Denisen

Sunday Supper Guests at George Ransom Home

Mr and Mrs Burton Larson and Douglas joined Katie L Deckstader for a Sunday supper at the George Ransom home in Otranto Iowa.

Otranto, Iowa Katie L. Deckstader

Christmas Socials and Visits Across North Iowa

Local families shared holiday gatherings and visits across Mason City Northwood and Austin. Events included birthday toasts, rural teachers party in Osage, and Otranto grade Christmas program with Santa Claus treats. Several patients and hospital visits were noted at Mercy Hospital and St Olaf Hospital.

Arthur Salton Northwood Leslie Kiusmeier Kiusmeier Leslie Rufus Ginder Mason City Osage James Balsley Jose Garcias North Carolina Eldon Larson Austin Burton Larson Otranto Santa Claus Marsha Johnson Emil Johnson Otranto Church

Christmas births and gatherings across Adams area

A series of local notices report births for Thomas Robert Ressiguie in Adams and another infant son to Mr and Mrs Daniel Braun on Dec 17. Mission Circle No Two held a Christmas program at John Wood’s home with carols and a family potluck. Numerous families and college students are spending Christmas with relatives in Adams and nearby towns, with many residents traveling to Minneapolis and Aspen for holidays.

Thomas Robert Robert Ressiguie Galva Ressiquie Jane Finbraaten Adams Albert Finbraaten Daniel Braun Louise Baldner Mission Circle No. Two John Wood George Madson Carmen Danny Larson Danny Jackie Thompson Leveret Monson Kathy Larson Bruce Ellingson Martin Pederson Calvin Drake Norfolk E. Anderson George Drake Dexter Drake Norfolk Navy Station C. Drake Luther College Decorah Janice Roe Everette Decorah Luther College Rebecca Ann Melvin Lewisoen Milo Oscar Benson Austin Cora Benson A. Finbranten Melvin Lewis Martha Gilderhus Beloit Wis Gilderhus Nordeen C Gilderhus Enid Oxla Dow Gumerson D. Gumerson Lewison Naeve Hospital Albert Lea Paul Tollefson Lawrence Lewison Leland David Darlene Lewison Cedar Rapids Iowa Elnathan Anderson Nathan Northfield Adams and LeRoy Audrey Madson General Hospital Minneapolis George E Madson Derald State Teachers College Winona Richard Schissel St. Johns University Collegeville John Schissel

Four Austin youths steal $100 toy train set piece by piece

Four 14 year olds in Austin admitted stealing a complete electric toy train set and other items from 12 stores, totaling about $250 in losses. Police say radiator caps and headlights from 200 cars were damaged in related acts. The train set, valued at over $100, was assembled in Municipal Court chambers after arrests Monday.

Austin George Roope

Christmas Activity at Queen's School

Queen of Angels School held Advent services already and plans a Friday Christmas party as part of the city’s holiday activities.

Queen’s School Queen of Angels School

Excelsior School Presents Yu'e Program Joyful Christmas Event

In Lyle Center Minnesota Excelsior School pupils performed a Christmas program Wednesday evening under Miss Alma Marsett. The decorated school room echoed with holiday spirit as Santa distributed gifts and treats to the children.

Boys Admit Stealing $20 in Merchandise

Two Austin boys aged 11 and 12 admitted to police they broke into the Minneapolis Tribune office at 201 S. River last month and stole about $20 in merchandise. The stolen items included watches, knives and mittens.

Austin Minneapolis Tribune S. River

Miss Bergene Visits Home for Christmas Vacation

Sunday Miss Jane Bergene returns from St Olaf College Northfield for Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs Oscar Bergene and relatives. Jane is a sophomore at St Olaf.

Jane Bergene St Olaf College Northfield Oscar Bergene Jane St. Olaf

Community Notes From Corning Area And Nearby

Local visits include Corning residents at Tollefson and Nordahl homes in Friday and Saturday gatherings. Death reported of Clara Palson at St Olaf Hospital. Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church hosts LDR event with officer installation. Tin mining urgency in Malaya and maximum age of golden eagles noted.

Bertha Rockne Mildred Campbell Austin Corning Farmers Miss Rockne Bell Telephone Burton Ingvalson Brian Robert Nordahl Tollefson Anna Tollefson L. H. Grant Lauren Grant Martha Nordahil Tollefson Lee Thompson Red Oak Grove Creamery Lansing Corners Orville Baidus Nancy Owatonna Olena Egtvet J. K. Syverud Truman Paulson Red

Betty Bos and Gary Eppen Lead Fall Honor Roll at Austin Junior College

Fall honors list 26 students at Austin Junior College includes Betty Bos an elementary education major and Gary Eppen an engineering student. Other 10 credit or more honorees include Nyloa Elkins William Sorenson Carol Randahl Richard Keating and Don Christianson among names.

Betty Bos Gary Eppen Austin Junior College Nyloa Elkins William Sorenson Carol Randahl Richard Keating Don Christianson Byron Hanson Carol Requal Robert Hulet Darlene Oxley Leonard Addington Kenneth Dostal William Christensen Alice Requa Laurence Addington Phyllis Hose Janet Anhorn Richard

Gas Belt Line Advances With New Pipe Stockpile

The Utilities Department reported receiving 12 000 feet of 10 inch pipe and ordering 1 000 more feet from Northern Natural Gas Co. The steel is stored at the Bel Air well site while easements are pursued for the new gas belt line north of the city to double current capacity. Supt. Harold Amon noted the project progresses toward spring construction.

Utilities Bel Air Northern Natural Gas Co Harold Amon

Sucha Renamed Probation Officer for Mower County

William Sucha received a new four year appointment as Mower County probation officer by the County Board on Wednesday. He was first appointed on December 1, 1951, to supervise about 100 probationers from Juvenile Municipal and District courts, after three years teaching and coaching at Am boy and Waterville Minn.

William Sucha Mower County Sucha Amboy Waterville Minn

Light Blue Plymouth Stolen From Lot

Police seek a light blue two door Plymouth stolen from a North Main street lot. The vehicle belonged to Darrel Stoltz of Austin Route 5 and was taken Wednesday night. Officers request information leading to the car’s recovery.

Darrel Stoltz Austin Rt. 5 North Main Street

Sixty Five Golden Agers Celebrate Christmas Party

Sixty five members of the Golden Age Club attended the annual Christmas party in the Moose Club Rooms. Eva Krausert chaired the event with co chairwoman Oddny Borchert and helpers Alvin Anker John McGuire Clara Burton and Robert Gavin. Moose Lodge furnished the tree candy and nuts. Entertainment committee members included Harry Austin Alice Maxfield Laura Finbranten and Ann Fortham.

Golden Age Club Moose Club Eva Krausert Oddny Borchert Alvin Anker John McGuire Clara Burton Robert Gavin Moose Lodge Harry Austin Alice Maxfield Laura Finbranten Ann Fortham

Marlyn Peterson Wins La Verne Noyes Scholarship

Austin student Marlyn A. Peterson, a University of Minnesota senior, was named a La Verne Noyes scholar for the fall quarter. She was one of 29 recipients. the scholarship aids tuition for World War I veterans or their descendants based on academics, need, character, and vocational promise.

Austin Marlyn A. Peterson University of Minnesota Miss Peterson University Noyes George B. Risty

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Leonard Harding Court News G. B. Benson Fred Keller Cedar Falls Kate Dockstader Buehrer Roger Campbell Mary Ellen Arthur Dockstader D. J. Campbell Pete Gomez John Callahan Callahan Mary Gomez Michael and Mary Grege Escobedo Peter Gomez C. J. Schassier Arthur A Clinton Perkins Charles Hollerud Mercy Hospital Flizabeth Slindee James Schissel Finland Mina Air Force Charles Schneider Wayne Standal Aberdeen Hans J. Schneider Cresco Cresco Machine Co Hazel Carlock Clear Lake George E. Madson G. B. Madson Farr Hormel Mel AXE Johnson Hardware Chidren Future Homemakers of America Austin High School Donna Nielsen Marilyn Skogeboe Excelsior School Corning Alice Tollefson Malaya Katherine Clemmetson Hi Alexandria Pep Bemidji Intl Falls Redwood Falls St. Cloud Duluth Twin Cities la Crosse Madison Des Moines Rapid City Sioux City Minot Fargo Abilene Chicago Helena Seattle Los Angeles Phoenix Denver Kansas City Washington Miami New Orleans Calgary Edmonton Regina Winnipeg Denier Tabu Cologne Atal Coty Richard Hudnut Seaforth Sportsman Mennen Palmolive Colgate Palm Beach Courtley Gillette Max Factor Old Spice Leatherie Shulton Yardley Wrisley Val Weather Bureau Great Lakes Region Northern Plains Northwest Texas Ohio Valley Marlyn Peterson Rogers Jewelers A N. Mein Austin, Minn
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