Year in Review highlights and local achievements
A chronology lists nominees for state representative, civic honors, school and church milestones, park and utility plans, and notable local events. It mentions winners at the National Barrow Show, new staff appointments, building projects, and infrastructure updates amid continuities in Austin and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main St
Geo. A. Hormel & Co
Sarts
Christy Hansen
Iran
Herald
R. E. Wilson & Son
Markleville
Ind
Bob
Connie Greene
Ainsworth
Iowa
Melvin B. Jennings
Winfield
YMCA
Norm Westby
Estherville
Park Board
Crane Pavilion
Idea
Roger Svejkovsky
Hormel Credit Union
Bob Gunderson
Austin
H. E. Rasmussen
Blooming Prairie
Future Farmers of America
Peoples Gas Co
Midtown facelift plans move forward in Austin
City and area items detail tax changes with mill rates at 332.91 and minor township increases, a Midtown Association facelift plan receiving preliminary approval, a $7,000 rural fund drive authorized by CRS, and utility and school board activities including a junior college plan and bond study. Recount for governor’s race begins with appointed inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship Methodist Church
NFO
SEARS
L. E. Wiersig
Emery
Bud) Thompson
League of Women Voters
Utilities Board
Austin
City
Pacelli High School
Connie Torgrimson
Ullwelling
Cedar River
Vera Guick
RED Cross Board
A. V. Higham
Austin High School
Hormel
Tayne Burgess Hines
Midtown Association
CRS
Milwaukee Road
Area
8Th Ave
14Th St
United Packinghouse Workers
Rollo Sissel
James Flaherty
City Steam Main
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The
Kathy Fifield
Grand Meadow
Big Nine Chamber of Commerce
Robert Hardwick
Coordinating Council
Grace Lutheran Church
Henry Vogel
al Reinartz
Doyle Lindahl
Helen McMillan
Emil Schaffer
Harvey Sabre
Richard A
Dick) Cotter
al Quie
Mower County
A. Reinartz
Hormel Company
Los Angeles
American Legion
Roy T. Anderson
National Post
Fair Board
ST. Olaf Church
Dexter
Northwestern Bell Telephone
John Grass
le Roy
Santa Claus
Woolworth’s
Dave Neiswanger
Len Hotchkiss
Edwin Arnold
Rice Lake State Park
Claremont
George Healy
Mgr
1St Ave
Vebruge
Austin Utilities
Austin Daily Herald
Pat Sargent
Women’s
Austin, Minn
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