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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1959

Page

8

Youths Admit Break-ins and Car Theft in Ramsey Area

Sheriff Al Reinartz said three youths aged 13, 14 and 15 confessed to two break-ins at Ramsey Golf Course and the theft of four autos. A 13 and 15 year old allegedly stole a car Friday at Mapleview with the 13-year-old driving, as Bloomington police pursued near Faribault toward the Twin Cities.

Ramsey al Reinartz Mapleview Faribault Twin Cities Reinartz Bloomington Dale Rolfson Lansing

Dips for sweater in washer ends with girl losing arm

Lois Perkins 13, of 1808 E Winona, lost her left arm at the elbow when a sweater item in an automatic washer began a spin cycle during a family picnic morning. She is in St Olaf Hospital in good spirits with radios and a TV to pass time.

Lois Perkins Lois Bernard Perkins E. Winona St. Olaf Hospital Owatonna

Youth Receives 90 Day County Jail Term

Richard Burton 20 of Austin was sentenced to 90 days in county jail after an incident Sunday evening. John R. Krull 17 of Austin was referred to Juvenile Court by Municipal Judge Kenneth K. McMillan. Police report two 14 and 15 year old girls were followed by the youths in a car near Garfield and LaFayette Park. The girls fled to a park bathroom. the boys forced entry and molested the older girl while the younger escaped to a nearby home. The pair were charged with becoming disorderly.

Richard Burton Austin Rt. 1 John R. Krull Kenneth K. McMillan Garfield LaFayette Park

Reppe Seeks VP Post at Minnesota Bankers Meeting

George Reppe president of the First State Bank Grand Meadow is slated for election as vice president of the Minnesota Bankers Assn at the annual meeting June 10. If elected he would automatically become president in 1960 after three years on the association council of administration. In Riceville Iowa Vacation Bible School at St Peters Lutheran Church opens today for a two week session.

George Reppe First State Bank Grand Meadow Minnesota Bankers Assn Reppe Association Riceville Iowa St. Peters Luttheran Church

Uzlik Receives State Boat License Fee Schedule

County Auditor Graham Uzlik received a two year schedule of boat license fees effective July 1 from the State Legislature. The plan licenses most watercraft, with rates starting at 1.50 for 16 feet or less and rising by cents per additional foot to 13.50 for craft 40 feet plus. Rentals pay 1.50 while dealers face a 10 two year license fee.

Graham Uzlik Uzlik

Officer Hurt While Helping Girls From Roof in Ban Field

Patrolman Edward J. Schauls slipped while attempting to assist two girls off the roof at Ban field school Sunday afternoon. He suffered a crack in his left shoulder and will wear a sling for 10 days and be sidelined about a month. Three girls climbed the roof to retrieve a ball. two remained as Schauls slipped and fell against the building.

Austin Banfield School Edward J. Schauls Schauls

Two Drivers Tagged in Holiday Crashes Six Crashes Total

Over the holidays in Oakland near Chatham six crashes were reported. Two drivers were tagged for violations and four others injured. total damages listed at 1435 dollars. Names include Gina Bliton, Wallace Benson, Robert Ginn, Margaret Rasmus sen, Patricia Sawyer, Darrell Rosenthal, John Schottler, Alvin Anker, Donald Laird, Dexter Barra, Bennie Barrett, Norman Hamberg, and Michele McCaffrey with various fines for following too closely and failing to yield.

Oakland Chatham Georgina P. Bliton Padden Wallace L. Benson Sioux Falls S. D Robert C. Ginn Ellis Decker Collins Margaret M. B. Rasmus Sen Austin Rt Patricia L. B. Sawyer N. River Patricia Sawyer Darrell D. Rosenthal Lincoln John C. Schottler Baldwin

Donald B. Beste Receives Pharmacy Degree at Drake

Donald B. Beste, son of Mr and Mrs S Beste of 307 S 6th, received a bachelor of science degree from Drake University College of Pharmacy Des Moines. Beste was a commencement speaker and addressed by Dr Granger Westberg University of Chicago.

Donald B. Beste Mr. and S. Beste Drake University College of Pharmacy Des Moines Beste Granger Westberg University of Chicago

Case at Alden Nearing Jury

Albert Lea Minnesota case in Freeborn County District Court where George Roscoe faces charges for selling liquor to Steve Nygaard, a minor who died in a February car crash near Alden. Prosecution rebuttal witness to testify. defense recalls store manager Harley Sadie.

Albert Lea Minn Alden Austin Freeborn County Russell Olson George Roscoe Steve Nygaard Olson Ron Anhorn Nygaard Harley Sadie Anhorn

Yale Commencement Highlights Wolf and 2000 Graduates

Jerome Thomas Wolf of Crestwood Hills is among Yale University’s 2,000 graduates in the 258th annual commencement. Wolf receives a bachelor of arts degree.

Jerome Thomas Wolf W. B. Wolf Crestwood Hills Addition Yale University Wolf

Speed Race Winner Speaks on Safe Driving at Austin

Roger Ward the Indianapolis Speedway winner spoke at Austin High School about safe driving. He was Otto Wentzel’s guest and also addressed the Austin Lions Club a year ago.

Roger Ward Austin High School Otto Wentzel Austin Lions Club

Hoog Ylows Daily Austin Herald Monday 1959

News brief from Austin area dated June 1 1959 notes ongoing local events and brief updates. No specific persons organizations or events clearly readable in the fragment.

Austin Hoog Ylows Daily

Boys Shocked by Cruel Rabbit Mutilation

Two boys reported finding a baby wild rabbit in a double garage at David Hoeper’s home. The ears and legs had been cut off, shocking the eleven and twelve year olds who discovered the animal.

Terry David Hooper David David Hoeper Bel Air Terry Hoeper

Four Boys Detain Birds After Nest Vandalism at Park

Four boys aged up to 14 surrendered to juvenile authorities after damaging a bird nest at a park near the band shell. They played ball and used firecrackers, harming nestlings before returning the birds to the nest. Two boys must report again to juvenile bureau later today. Ronald E. Plath, son of Mr and Mrs Bernard Plath, graduated with a BS in education from the University of Oklahoma at Norman, where he was the ace pitcher for the Sooners.

Ronald E. Plath Bernard Plath Gleason University of Oklahoma Norman Plath Sooner Austin

Power Mower and 2 Bicycles Stolen

R. L. Terry of 905 W Winona reports two bicycles and a power mower stolen from his garage Friday. The mower valued at 75 dollars, a boy's bicycle at 20 and a girl's bicycle at 44. A possible sighting occurred Thursday when someone tripped near the garage but no one seen. David Hoeper is the son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Hoeper and Terry is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Hoeper.

R. L. Terry W. Winona David Ralph Hoeper Terry Robert Hoeper

Mapleview Boy Hit by Car Injures Eight-Year-Old

Eight-year-old Stephen Pyburn was hit by a car at 128 Clinton Mapleview while playing tag. He suffered a skinned arm chipped teeth and a bruised chin and stayed home from school. The driver was Philly Nordstrom Elmhurst Ad dition. The incident occurred Sunday morning in front of his home. A Ducks in Canada film is on the Isaak Walton League meeting agenda tonight at Todd Park Cabin.

Stephen Pyburn Clinton Mapleview Stephen Roger Pyburn Philly Nordstrom Elmhurst Ducks Canada Isaak Walton League Todd Park

April Sales Gain Across Minnesota and Montana Regions

Federal Reserve data show South Central Minnesota stores up 2 percent in April from last year with four month totals up 1 percent. Mankato and Winona lead gains. Rochester declines. Minnesota statewide April up 2 percent. year to date up 4 percent. Northeastern Minnesota falls. Southwestern Minnesota up then down. Montana regions rise with plains area up 3 percent in April.

Minnesota South Central Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Mankato Winona Rochester Montana Plains

Blue Lustre carpet cleaner promises easier housework

An ad claims Blue Lustre cleans carpets quickly using a shampoo applicator or long handle brush. It touts removal of soil and fresher colors with lofty softness and notes a half gallon cleans three 9 by 12 rugs at low cost.

Character First in Baccalaureate Address at Austin High

Rev. T. J. Williams of Christ Episcopal Church urged the 1959 Austin High School graduates to value character above appearances or circumstances. He said character endures beyond life and shapes influence in society, comparing noble character to the lasting beauty of a flower. The service included scripture, prayers, and choral music led by the Austin High Mixed Choir.

Williams Apostle Paul T. J. Williams Christ Episcopal Church Austin High School Earth

Farris and Nelson Open 23rd Free Fishing Class

The 23rd season opens with Henry Farris and Carl Nelson guiding a free fishing instruction session at East Side Lake casting dock. The 6 p.m. start runs until all attendees have had a turn, with fly casting and spin casting taught. Participants may bring equipment or borrow none. Sessions continue on June and July days.

Henry Farris Carl Nelson East Side Farris Nelson

Deadline to pay real estate taxes for Mower County

First half real estate taxes in Mower County must be paid by 4 30 p m today in person to Treasurer Richard Peterson or mailed to receive a postmark by midnight. A 3 percent penalty applies to half the tax if late plus 1 percent each month until Oct 31 when the second half is due. If unpaid after Oct 31, an eight percent penalty applies. Postmaster Elmer Requa urges checking box pickup times. taxes mailed before 11 p m will be postmarked today.

Mower County Richard Peterson Elmer Requa Requa

Don De Roos Named New Youth Director at Austin YMCA

Don De Roos, 27, began as the Austin YMCA youth director this morning replacing Jit Buckley who moved to Mankato. A Melvin Iowa native, he graduated high school in 1950, spent one year at Wartburg College, served four years in the Air Force, then earned a BS in March at Mankato with a PE major and biology and health minors.

Don de Roos Austin Melvin Iowa de Roos Wartburg College Waverly Air Force Mankato

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