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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1966
Page
9
Park and Recreation Board unveiled a complete schedule for summer swimming instruction under Red Cross Water Safety. Registration runs June 6 to June 10 from 10 a.m. to noon, with a 50 cent fee and age and skill requirements for each level.
Auditions for the American Academy of Dramatic Arts scholarship were held at the Austin YMCA with area youths performing serious, comedy, and musical pieces. Karin Nesse, daughter of Dr and Mrs James Nesse, won with a dance routine and will advance to final auditions in Chicago for potential study in New York.
The Austin Fire Department responded at 8 a.m. to a wildlife rescue at a sewage disposal plant. Firefighter Leo Hummel and John Wangen used a 75 foot ladder to reach and safely remove a 100 pound buck entangled in sledge. The deer escaped into a backyard and then toward the lagoon as others assisted.
Eight University of Minnesota medical students for 1966 67 were named as Minnesota Medical Foundation scholars. Among the recipients are James C. Strom of Rochester and Wesley E. Brugger of Austin who will begin medical school in September.
A fragment lists admission options with labels 1st Choice weeks and 2nd Choice weeks, followed by fields for age telephone number class number and received by. The text shows incomplete data and no full names or dates.
Austin police warn to look for Everett Johnson 22 who escaped Thursday from Olmsted County jail. Johnson sentenced to up to 20 years for burglary and is considered dangerous. He is 60, has red hair and blue eyes, last seen in a T shirt and tan shirt and trousers.
Spring Valley Minnesota tonight at the high school auditorium 87 seniors will receive diplomas the largest class in history with 55 expected next year due to registration changes. The graduate roster includes Valerie Arnold Gordon Back Keith Bacon Dorothy Benjamin son Carolyn Blahnik Judith Bly Allen Book Donald Boland Lu ann Brusse Gary Bundy Ann Burmeister Wendy Calhoun Charlotte Carlson Harold Clark Constance Cummings Raymond Dee Glenna Dettloff Linda Erich sen Dotty Esklund Nancy Feline Dorothy Fitch Pamela Freerksen Evelyn Gehrking Marlys Gehrking Steven Grabau Lawrence Grems Nevin Groth Kenneth Ha ean my Hames William Hames Peggy Hanson Jeanette He Big Phyllis Henderson Ronald Hoffman Peggy Holzer Elrose House Tom Howard Gale Hughes Gary Jacobson Conrad Jacobson 8u vanne Johnson Jerry Jones Hans Jorgensen Linden July Carolyn Rappers Robert Keim William Keim Gertrude Kent Mary King Mark Kirwin Delores Koebke Donna Krahn Timothy Kunert Duane Seibold Kathryn Lucas John Maloney Steve MacGhie James Meyer Mary Michener Gerald Miland Jean Nagolski Marilyn Olson Sharon Olson Bruce Ostern Kath leen Ptacek Louis Ramaker Joyce Rath Jean Richardson Roger Rollie Gary Ronken Michael Root Roger Rowe Christine Rubink Roger Ruesink Deanna Sack Larry Schmidt Susanne Sheldon Steve Siewert Linda Storks Lin da Taylor Linda Tjepkes Steven Tobin Diane Toft Iry Van Grevenhof Gary Vrieze Vernon Werth.
OSAGE Iowa Clair Clay Jr 21 Charles City is held at Mitchell County Jail in lieu of 5000 bail. Clay appeared before Justice of Peace Clayton Olson Osage Thursday and was bound over to District Court. He is charged with manslaughter after a Memorial Day bike car crash that killed Russell Kemp 8 Orchard.
Five Austin area students from Mankato State College will perform in a baccalaureate concert at Highland Arena at 8 p.m. Sunday. Sue Haines Douglas Denison Sharron Knutson Joann Kronebusch David Wiedemann join a two-part program featuring Randall Thompson The Peaceable King by the A Cappella Choir and Schubert Mass in E flat No 6 by the Oratorio Chorus and Mankato Symphony Orchestra.
Veterans who served after January 31 1955 may become eligible for education assistance home and farm loans medical care job placement federal employment preference and burial flags. Full information is available at VA Regional Offices.
Barbara Weseman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward R Weseman of 204 3rd Ave NW, is named salutatorian at Pacelli High School. The parents' names were omitted earlier.
LeRoy Minnesota honors five seniors for class of 1966. Mary Ann Eastwold Patricia Anne Bhend Carol Sue Bergland Lynette Rae Cornelius Cynthia Ann Brownlow receive awards and plan to attend Mankato State College Prairie Bible Institute St Cloud State College. Diane O’Groske garners a $300 scholarship.
A new vandalism string was reported to Austin Police after six incidents Thursday night. Two Norway maples outside the Arnold Ottjes home at 1914 1st Ave NW were toppled by a vehicle with $40 damage. Another pair of maples near the Albert Larson home at 1916 2nd Ave NW suffered unknown loss. Several evergreens and a lawn were damaged in the 400 block of 14th Ave NE. Victims Leslie Bell, Russell DeMars, Leander King, and Harry Johnson reported damages ranging from $10 to $50. Police investigations are underway.
The Austin YMCA starts summer hours with weekday closing at 8 30 p m and 5 p m Saturdays The Health Club will be open to women from 7 to 830 Tuesdays and Thursdays Call the Y for the full schedule.
An Austin newspaper boy named David H. Abby, 16, was attacked by two youths who sprang from a car on 3rd Ave SE to steal his route money. He identified the attackers, who were captured and are being processed by juvenile authorities, and he kept his money safe.
First Church of Christ Scientist in Austin will continue summer services and activities. Floyd Paulson of the Christian Science assistant committee on publications notes year round schedules. Local services are Sunday at 10 a.m, Wednesday 8 p.m, and Sunday School at 8:30 a.m. at 129 1st Ave NW.
A 19 hole miniature golf course was installed in eight hours behind the Holiday Inn on Main St N and opened Thursday night. Co owner Jerry Klungtvedt said the course is pre fabricated and set up on land leased from the Holiday Inn featuring 8 by 8 greens 19 obstacles and full lighting. He plans a 100 unit motel in Austin and hopes to secure a national franchise within a year.
In Austin for the 30th year two veteran anglers Henry Farris and Carl P. Nelson announce this year’s fish classes will be their last. Seven Monday night sessions run 7 to 9 p.m. at the Community Park lagoon starting in June with free lessons and gear available from the instructors.
Michael Kuseske a Concordia Academy sophomore in St Paul receives a $50 scholarship from the Concordia Academy scholarship fund. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Kuseske of 1802 4th Ave NE.
Dr. Edgar M. Carlson urged 495 Austin High grads to measure education by wisdom and judgment, not mere productivity. He warned that humanities must match science in guiding life, noting funding gaps and calling for purposeful goals beyond personal gain.
Judith K. Johnson a 1966 graduate of Austin High School has been named for the honor scholarship at St Olaf College Northfield The award based on high school records and entrance examination scores is the highest honor for incoming freshmen It provides admission to the honors program and supports Joan with a stipend for 1966 67 She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne D Johnson 1504 2nd Ave NW
The new GI Bill includes federal employment preference and funding for job counseling and job placement services.
The Austin Country Club Board invites bids for a new pro shop building and air conditioning of the clubhouse, with plans issued by architect Keith E. Lorenzen. This first phase of a 167000 expansion will see bids opened publicly at 7 30 p m on a stated date.
Austin Public Library will close adult and juvenile departments at 12 noon on Saturdays starting this week with regular Saturday hours 9 am to 6 pm returning September 10. Weekday summer hours are 9 am to 9 pm for adults and 9 am to 6 pm for children Monday through Thursday with Friday 9 am to 6 pm.
Austin City Council will hold a hearing Monday night on Gulf Oil Co. petition to rezone east side of 14th St NW between 8th and 12th Aves NW from residential to commercial. Planning Commission favors all but a 14th St strip. Gulf asks inclusion. Other business includes liquor license for Vince's Bar buyer Reuben Bongard and confirmation of Harry Hook to Fire Civil Service Commission.
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