Berven Honored in Austin Yearbook Dedication
Ove Berven, longtime Austin High School basketball coach, is honored with a dedication in the 1967 Austinian yearbook. The article recalls his 25 years guiding the Packers to nine Big Nine titles, 21 District Two crowns, and 14 regional championships, plus his pride in mentoring youth. The piece notes his family, career beginnings, and the 1967 staff and editors of the Austinian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie Selt
Austin
Ove Berven
Berven
Harp Richardson
Dick Ravenhorst
Clayton Reed
Tom Kezar
Don Bulger
Babe” Kulas
Don Ball
Emery
Bud’’ Thompson
Bryan “Moe” Elmer
Spring Valley
Wis
Vocational Graduates Told How to Succeed
Austin area graduates from the Austin Area Technical Vocational School heard guidance on adapting to change and staying relevant. Assistant superintendent William Knaak urged learning to learn, anticipating change, and upholding Christian heritage. School officials Morton Carney and Dr. C D Sitz presented diplomas as Rev. Harvey Johnson offered prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Area
Morton Carney
C. D. Sitz
Austin School Board
Harvey Johnson
St. Olaf Lutheran Church
Rochester Man Named Manager of Airport Here
Robert Sikkink, a Rochester resident and former Gopher Aviation pilot, was named manager of the Austin municipal airport at a city council meeting. He plans to hire a mechanic for airport maintenance and will work with flight instructor Don Carroll who will run the local flight school. The manager’s five year contract pays $300 per month with possible renegotiation after one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Robert Sikkink
Austin Municipal
John Barcus
St. Charles
Barcus
Sikkink
Gopher Aviation
Austin
Don Carroll
Drug misuse dangers highlighted in Kiwanis talk
Robert Kreutzin of Smith Kline & French urged parents to warn youth about nonprescribed drug use including LSD. He warned LSD can trigger unpredictable, dangerous outcomes like a time bomb in a person. He described amphetamine and barbiturate abuse signs and stressed sharing prescription pills is hazardous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kreutzin
Smith, Kline & French Laboratories
Philadelphia
Lake Region Teens Enter Miss Minnesota Pageant
A group of five Lake Region contestants joins the Miss Minnesota Pageant lineup for June 7 through 10. Jo Ann Garding of Brainerd, Kath Sommer of Grand Rapids, Paula Hayden of Litchfield, Mary Dahlquist of Roseau, and Sheila Jacobson of New York Mills compete in talent and scholarship events, listing backgrounds from nursing to art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Region
Minnesota
Jo Ann Margaret Garding
Brainerd
Kathleggy Ann Sommer
Arrowhead
Paula Jean Hayden
Litchfield
Mary Carla Dahlquist
Thief River Falls
Sheila Kay Jacobson
JoAnn Garding
Minneapolis
St. Boniface High School
Cold Spring
Minn
Alexander Tcherepnin
Willard Sommer
Grand Rapids
Eveleth
Paula Hayden
Loren Hayden
Mankato State College
Litchfield High School
Paula
Mary Dahlquist
Mary
Bemidji State College
Roseau High School
Pacelli Graduation to Honor 163 Seniors and Guest Justice
Pacelli High School will graduate 163 seniors at 3 p m Sunday in the Austin High School Auditorium. Associate Justice Robert Sheran of the Minnesota Supreme Court will deliver the commencement address. Principal Rev John Highe will present diplomas and Rt Rev Donald A Cunningham and Rt Rev Robert F E Jennings will give opening prayer and blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Sheran
Pacelli
Pacelli High School
Austin High School
Robert Sheran
Minnesota Supreme Court
John Highe
Donald A. Cunningham
Robert FE. Jennings
Daniel Adams
Donald Adams
Douglas Albright
Ricky Althoff
Gerald Amundson
Cynthia Anderson
Susan Anderson
Cullen Ashton
Bernard Bartholomew
Jerry Betsinger
Monica Biedermann
Diane Bissen
Marcia Bissen
Rand
Daniel Dooley
Barbara Duffy
James Dunlap
Jane Dunlap
Silvan Durben
Barbara Elsner
Sandra Engleby
James Epley
Sandry Feeley
Linda Fierer
Richard Finkelson
Stephen Fieming
Rita Foley
James Frandie
Allen Frank
Mary Fraser
Pamela Gerber
Robert Gilgenbach
Nancy Gomer
James Woodnature
Thomas Graff
Suzanne Gray
Kathleen Grimley
Commencement Exercises for 505 Seniors Tonight
Austin High School will hold commencement for 505 graduates at 8 p.m. in the auditorium. The program features Elgars Pomp and Circumstance and Williams Sine Nomine, invocations by Rev Adrian Stier, and Richards The King and I highlights. The address, The return of the Square, will be delivered by M Dale Baughman of Indiana State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin High School
Elgar
Williams
AHS
Adrian Stier
St. Augustine’s Parish
Irwin T. Mickelson
Richard Rodgers
Paul O. Helme
M. Dale Baughman
Indiana State University
Ray M. Wescott
R.W. McCune
Chester D. Sit
Board of Education
William Hartman
Mendelssohn
Athalia
Parking fines rise to 51 cents for meters citywide
At a May 1 city council meeting the parking meter fines were raised from 50 cents to 51 cents. The ordinance covers all city parking areas and will be enforced by Martha Dahl, the new parking meter enforcement officer. Hourly rates remain five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Dahl
Episcopal Church Schedule Is Set
Rev. T. J. Williams of Christ Episcopal Church announces the summer schedule with services on June 9 at 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion, July at 9:30 a.m. Morning Prayer, August at 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion, and September 3 at 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Williams
Christ Episcopal Church
Pvt Sarah Walsh on leave after seven weeks at Parris Island
Pvt Sarah Walsh daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Walsh of Blooming Prairie is home on leave after completing seven weeks of basic training at Parris Island South Carolina. She will then undertake four weeks of additional communications training at Camp Pendleton California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Walsh
Edward Walsh
Blooming Prairie
Parris Island
S. C
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Vandals Target Cars and Bikes in Local Incidents
Vandals poured five gallons of waste oil on a car hood and front seat at Murray Severson’s home causing $45 damage. A bicycle valued at $25 was destroyed at Mrs. John Reagen’s home. Lincoln School windows were broken in an attempted entry. Roger Keseloot reported theft of a steering wheel and tachometer from his car valued at $59. Police are investigating.
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Murray Severson
Austin
John Reagen
22Nd St
Lincoln School
5Th Ave
Roger Keseloot
8Th Ave
Lyle Bethel Church Plans Bible School
Lyle Minn Vacation Bible School at Bethel Alliance Church runs two weeks from Monday 9 a.m. to noon daily. Theme is God’s Hidden Wonders. Instructors include Mrs William Bell for pre school, Mrs Richard Williams for primary, and Mrs Ed Rush for intermediate grades. Rev Richard Williams leads daily opening exercises and recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle, Minn
Bethel Alliance Church
Lyle
William Bell
Richard Williams
Ed Rush
Alumni Reunion Flags Shattuck School Anniversary
Faribault Minn Friday marks Reunion Day for Shattuck School 109th anniversary weekend. W Roger Cammack of St Paul will lead the Old Shads Assn luncheon and meeting at noon. Afternoon features four drills, a memorial evensong, and a reception at the Ayres home, with a Commencement Dance in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faribault
Minn
Shattuck School
W. Roger Cammack
St. Paul
Old Shads’ Assn
Chapel of the Good Shepherd
C. Burgess Ayres
Mower County Tops Savings Bond Sale
Mower County led a six county area in April U S Savings Bonds with sales of 131 023 dollars, reaching 35 3 percent of the 1 42 million dollar goal. Other counties posted Olmsted 103 227 dollars 34 4 percent Freeborn 67 926 dollars 34 2 percent Steele 4 994 dollars 31 4 percent Fillmore 21 699 dollars 25 6 percent Dodge 3 746 dollars 23 2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower County
U.S
Olmsted
Freeborn
Steele
Fillmore
Dodge
Anderson completes industrial drafting program in Staples
Jon S. Anderson of Austin has completed the industrial drafting program at Staples Area Vocational Technical School in Staples Minnesota. He will be employed by Boeing Aircraft Co in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon S. Anderson
Austin
Staples Area Vocational Technical School
Staples, Minn
Boeing Aircraft Co
Seattle
Boy on Bicycle Struck by Car and is Injured
Austin Police reported two accidents Wednesday including a 5 year old boy injured while riding a bicycle. Steven Grimley of 304 20th St NW was struck at Oakland Ave W and 22nd St NW by a car driven by Dennis Salton. he was not hospitalized and injuries unknown. The Salton car suffered 3 damage. A second collision at 10 am involved Billie Farnsworth and Ruby Mullinex in the 100 block of 1st Dr NW. Farnsworth's car had 50 damage and Mullinex 80 damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Austin Boy
Steven Grimley
20Th St. NW
Dennis Salton
Glenville
Grimley
Oakland Ave. W
22Nd St. NW
Steven
Salton
Billie Karen Farnsworth
3Rd Ave
Ruby A
Mullinex
Vinton
Loway
1St Dr. NW
Farnsworth
Damaage
Mulinex
Poundmaster identifies three dogs for adoption
Poundmaster Harlan Meier announced three dogs for identification. A black male Cocker Spaniel, a golden male Cocker Spaniel, and a white and brown dog resembling a Dalmatian are listed for adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Meier
Outstanding Students and Athletes Honored at ASJC Ceremony
Austin State Junior College recognized its top students and athletes for scholastic and extra curricular achievements at a Wednesday night ceremony. Awards covered leadership, scholarships for multiple quarters, Phi Theta Kappa scholars, and honors in business, music, journalism, theater, athletics, and service with numerous named recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASJC
Austin State Junior College
Fred E. Robinson
Nancy K. Bet
Dennis E. Dalen
James D. Watkins
Tom Davis
Carla Griebel
Barbara Haney
Linda Hawkins
Donald Hayden
Linda Krueger
Esther Pechaeck
Patricia Voigt
Sue Zehner
DeAnna Schultz
Kathleen Lindstrom
Cynthia Anderson
Marsha Anderson
John Baldner
Janice Champlin
Steve Jenkins
Rebecca King
Paulette Lee
LuAnne Meineke
David Sandell
Donna Sibbers
Beta Sigma Phi
Nancy Heydt
BPO
BPW
Audrey Smith
Lions Club
Cheryl Cress
Col Jeen Meany
Phillip Qualey
Susan Plantikow
Mower County
Mary Dooley
PEO
Janice Champin
SNEA
Mary Lenz
Lynda Moeykens
Ann Weller
St. Olaf Hospital
Ann Davison
City to Offer Tennis Lessons for Boys and Girls
The Park and Recreation Dept announces tennis lessons with two divisions. Intermediates for grades 7 8 9 register Monday at 2 p.m. at the Athletic Field courts for 10 one hour lessons costing 50 cents. Beginners for grades 4 5 6 register June 19 at 2 p.m. at the same courts with a 50 cent fee. Instructor is Keith Paulson, Austin High School coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park and Recreation Dept
Phone Service to Be Improved in Area Towns
Lake State Telephone Co announces a timetable to install private-line service in seven exchanges. Clarks Grove will begin this fall with touch calling for customers. Dexter prepares to convert to all-number identification and join the Direct Distance Dialing network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake State Telephone Co
St. Paul
Clarks Grove
Dexter
Motorcycle and Car Collide on Highway 218 South
A motorcycle driven by Brad ley J. King age 16 from 900 12th Ave NE collided with a car driven by Onalee F. Bruns of Ortonville on Hwy 218 South. King attempted a U turn as Bruns tried to pass. Bruns skidded 40 feet before hitting the motorcycle. damages were 100 and 30 dollars. Sheriff's office investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley J. King
12Th Ave
Onalee F. Bruns
Ortonville
Hwy
King
Bruns
Burns
Burns Auto
Sheriff's Office
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John Wedel
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Pam Sellers
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Patricia Garbrielson
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Wayne Lerud
Jim Bratvold
Jim Carothers
Dan Carroll
Tom Foley
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Don Houff
Larry Hogrefe
Terry Strong
Art Austin
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Fred Kendrick
Ken Miller
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Steve Clennon
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Dean Minnick
Wes Halverson
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