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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1959
Page
15
Car buyers cast votes showing Olds as the top choice in the medium price class. Cadillac-World promises the finest ride with quality workmanship and easy ownership, urging readers to discover how simple it is to buy and own a Cadillac.
Our proven reputation for fair dealing spans years of quality business. Customers return year after year as our salesmen help choose a car that fits needs and budget.
The advice urges buyers to insist on service and guarantees from the dealer since good service prevents costly repairs and adjustments. It cautions that guarantees are only as good as the dealer and stresses the need for a reliable, ready-to-help seller.
A lender advertises a finance plan to roll existing debts from a car, furniture, or appliances into a single new car loan. The pitch claims lower monthly payments and driving a new vehicle.
Market report from Minneapolis shows cattle calves hogs and veal prices by grade and weight. Slaughter steers and heifers traded weak to 50 lower with limited prime lots. hogs mostly steady to down. veal and lamb values listed with weight bands and discounts. local grain and poultry markets included.
AP stock list shows Abbott L at 73, International Paper 120, Allied Ch 119, Ken'cott 111, Allis Chal 31, Lorillard ADs 89, Amerada 89, Lukens Stl 85, AmCan 43, Minn MM 19344, Am Mtrs 37, AT&T 292, Armco Stl 73, Armour 2, Beth Steel Si', Boeing Air 37, Nor Pac 54, Celanese 3044, Dow Chem 66, Gen Elec 81, Ford MTR 72, US Steel 95, Inland Str 46, Int Harv 47, Westg El 93, Yng $ & T 125.2. Also spot quotients and grain prices follow, with textiles and basic materials listed among many others.
Past presidents were honored at a BPO Does meeting Tuesday evening at the Elks Club. Attendees included Mrs. Donald Sheetz, Mrs. Paul Usem, Mrs. Bert Coon, Mrs. Arthur Berndt, and Mrs. Harold Finch. Mrs. Elmer Giandreau presided after a pot luck supper. The committee included several club members.
Adams High School will hold graduation on Thursday with state education commissioner Dean M. Schweickard delivering the commencement address. Valedictory and salutatory by Patricia Irvin and Joann Gilgenbach, with prayers by Rev. Elmer Kellen of St. Patrick's, LeRoy. Diplomas presented by Grant Peterson and Gordon Hanson. chorus and piano by Sharon Millenacker.
The Assembly of God Church hosts a daily vacation Bible school on June 12. Pastor Rev. A. D. Sturm announced sessions from 6 15 to 8 45 p m featuring crafts and activities for children aged two through eighth grade.
Marvin Goldenstein 27 of St Paul died after his crop spraying plane stalled and crashed on the Elder Omdahl farm near Warren Minnesota. Bystanders freed him but he died at Warren hospital two hours later. The Chandler Flying Service owned the plane. Berlin report notes 100 East Germans died from dysentery linked to food from Red China.
An Austin driver, Harry L. Thompson, 35, was hurt after colliding with a Chicago Great Western freight train at Water street crossing about 10:20 p.m. He sustained facial cuts and arm injuries and was released from St Olaf Hospital after treatment. Police cited him for failing to yield. Car damage about $200. no train damage. A separate three car crash at Courtland and Greenwich caused about $700 total damage among James J. Nelson, Max Erdman, and Paul Kennedy. A hit and run damaged a parked car of Mrs Alvin Bednar. Lorraine Johnson hit an unlisted parked car on Main near Mill. Esley Smith and Mary Bardouche also involved in separate minor incidents.
Austin Junior College and area vocational schools will confer 168 degrees and certificates at a combined commencement at 7 p.m. tonight in the Austin High School Auditorium. Dr. Carlton C. Qualey will speak and School Board President Richard Dougherty will award degrees to graduates presented by Dean R. J. Meland and Vocational Director Merton Carney.
Three four credit college courses will be offered at Austin Junior College beginning Monday through the extension program of Winona State College. Credits may be used for teaching certificate renewal or to apply toward a degree. Classes meet five mornings a week for six weeks at 8 a.m. in Room 308 with tuition 30 dollars per course. Instructors include William Ruppert, Frank Summerside, and Dwight Miller.
SARGEANT Minn Vacation Bible school at Sargeant EUB Church ends Friday with a program Sunday. About 50 children attend with teachers and a director guiding beginners to intermediates. Theme is God in the World and the offering supports CROP.
Five youths were arrested after vandalism at Marcusen Park with the number 19 painted on a fence and paint splatters nearby. Those detained were Mick Goergen 18 Larry Scheid 18 Leon Zender 18 Larry Ren ville 17 and Ronald Altstadt 17. They admitted the acts and said paint came from the Scheid garage. A church light at Christ Episcopal Church Greenwich and Mill was stolen and later found in pieces in a rear yard.
Thomas True, 15, underwent surgery at St Olaf Hospital after being struck by a bat during a Tuesday game at Neweln School. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Eddie True of 1908 Sheldon and suffered nose injuries while waiting behind the plate.
Salvation Army in Austin will present a free weekly, spiritually educational film series for youths starting Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Citadel. The first feature is Going Steady, a 65 minute look at dating. other titles include Conquering Jungle Barriers about African missionaries slain last year, The Master's Face, Regions Beyond, The Great Light, Forgotten Valley, and Big Brother.
Judy Tide manson and Margery Priem along with Norman Johnson and Ronald Carter lead Ot ranto Jerseyettes and Ot ranto Jerseys 411 clubs leaving for a district camp at Clear Lake. SPRING VALLEY Minn sale of Olaf Ladsten Mobil service station to Sam Nelson announced today.
Adams Minnesota promotional exercises were held at the Little Cedar Marshall Lutheran Week Day Bible School. Rev Harlan Foss urged students to center life on God. Eighth grade pins were awarded to Curtis Hatle Donald Julifs Karen Lewison Diane Lunde Conrad Nelson Diane Prescott Nancy Thompson Lanny Wilson. Diplomas went to Dean Julifs Jean Julifs Jean Kenyon Mark Knapp Meridee Larson Ronald Mickelson Kay Prevost Sandra Skou Avis Smith Robert Thompson Robert Wenn es Robert Hanson Patricia Irvin and a certificate of recognition to Jim Bustad.
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