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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1956

Page

8

Jazz Inc Plans Meeting Then Dance at Eagles Hall

Jazz Inc will hold a business meeting at Eagles Hall on June 24 followed by a dance with the Henry Charles Orchestra. Minneapolis promoter Dick Man will discuss concert promotions, a Martins Radio and Television School film will be shown, and the club aims to sponsor civic projects and promote local jazz in Austin.

Henry Charles Jazz Inc Eagles Hall Dick Zook Dick Man Minneapolis Martin Radio and Television School Austin Zook

Cars Damaged in Collision Across Several Street Incidents

A series of minor vehicle crashes reported across Maple Chatham North Seventh South River and East Oakland caused scattered damage. Owners listed include A E Henley Elvern Mees Lyle Sloneker Roger McClelland Don Speak Byron Sheller Frank Peck Oliver Anderson Leonard King and others with notes on violations and hit run cases.

Maple Chatham A. E. Henley Austin Rt. 3 Elvern Mees Dexter North Seventh Lyle E. Sloneker Roger L. McClelland Elizabeth Sloenker McClelland Don L. Speak Ash Byron H. Sheller Chatham and College South River Oakland Frank Peck Austin Rt. 2 Oliver L. Anderson McKinley Leonard A. King East King

Missionaries to Hollandale and Maple Island

Two Spanish missionaries will work among migratory workers in Hollandale and Maple Island this summer. The Rev. Ray Marcos will lead mission and counseling work in all churches with Rev. Hugh OConnell assisting at St. Mary's Church. Mission and catechism instruction at St. Mary's began Monday and runs through June 29. First Communion for parish and migratory workers is set for July 2.

Maple Island Minn Hollandale Ray Marcos Hugh O’connel St. Mary’s Church St. Mary's

State Red Poll breeders reelect officers at annual meeting

The Minnesota Red Poll cattle breeders re elected officers Monday at the Myron Aultfather farm south of Austin. Cle meth Landwehr of St. Cloud was named president. Roy Mueller of Arlington, vice president. Elmer Studer of Austin, secretary treasurer. The group voted to continue premiums for 4 H exhibitors at the State Fair. A centennial observance program featured the Aultfather family as the 100th anniversary of the farm's settlement was marked. About 80 people attended including Mrs. Oscar Studer and Miss Shirley Aultfather with readings and music by Gerald Denison. Dr. F. H. Rosenthal presided.

Minnesota Myron Aultfather Austin Aultfather Clara Aultfather Cedar River Oscar Studer Shirley Aultfather Gerald Denison F. H. Rosenthal

Jury convenes in fatal Austin plant accident case

Trial opens in District Court for a fatal accident suit over Lester Johnson's death at the Austin municipal plant on June 4 1954. Plaintiffs claim damages for Delores Johnson widow while defendants include the Austin Utilities Board Westinghouse Electric Industrial Electric Co and Batzli Electric Co and Industrial Electric had prior installations. Judge A C Richardson presides.

Austin Utilities Board Delores Johnson Austin Lester Johnson A. C. Richardson Johnson N. First St. Olaf Hospital Utilities Board Westinghouse Electric Co The Industrial Electric Co Batzli Electric Co

Voters to Question Officials on District 43 School Building

Questions from Lansing District 43 voters about the school building will be answered by three state officials from the Department of Education and the fire marshal. The open meeting at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Lansing Grange Hall allows attendees to write and ask questions. Topics include construction issues and bringing the basement room under the state fire code.

Dist Lansing Department of Education

Soil project wins Mitchell County vote in primary

A referendum to form a Mitchell County soil conservation district carried 1597 to 1269 in Tuesday's primary. The exact status was unclear, with a simple majority enough to pass though 60 percent might have been required. County supervisors Henderson and Neiss ran unopposed.

Iowa Mitchell County Soil Conservation District M. B. Henderson Joseph A. Neiss

Man and Daughter Still Unconscious After Collision

Howard Thompson aged 36 and his daughter Beverly 13 remained unconscious today after a collision on SAR 7 one mile south of Highway 56 Friday morning. Injured also were Robert Thompson 15 and John Alwelling 22 in fair and satisfactory condition respectively.

Howard Thompson Beverly Adams Howard Robert Thompson John Alwelling

Grand Meadow liquor seller fined for minor purchase

Louie Wellik, operator of Grand Meadow Municipal Liquor Store, pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to selling intoxicating liquor to a minor. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs, with 50 dollars suspended for one year after paying 53.50. The incident involved a 16 year old who bought the liquor on May 26 and was found drinking the next day in Rochester. the purchaser will be petitioned to Juvenile Court.

Louie Wellik Grand Meadow Rochester

Farmer Fainted, Run Over by Tractor Near Racine

Harry Vreize, 60, a farmer east of Racine Minnesota, fainted and fell into a tractor path driven by his son. He was seriously injured and taken to a Rochester hospital. Extent of injuries not reported.

Racine Minn Harry Vreize Vreize Rochester

Red Cross issues water safety tips for all swimmers

Mower County Red Cross water safety tips urge caution for all on water with emphasis on non swimmers. Guidance includes boat capacity limits number of seats and staying with craft. In emergencies use a paddle oar rope buoy or clothing to reach and pull the swimmer to safety.

Mower County American Red Cross Duane Rasmussen Red Cross Rasmussen

Austin High School publishes its first literary magazine Talisman

The 1955 56 Austin High School year ends with the first creative writing publication named Talisman. More than 1300 copies sold with ads from about 120 local merchants. Editors Jane Perry and Nancy Warner led the effort with adviser Allen Thiemich. Students contributed stories and poems including Mary Ann Michie Joan Thilgen Nancy Kelly Irene Wilkenson and others.

Austin High School Talisman Sentinel Austinian Austin Jane Perry Nancy Warner Allen Thiemich Mary Ann Michie Joan Thilgen Nancy Kelly Irene Wilkenson Ralph Schleming Jr Joyce Anderst Carlota Norton Warren Wiley Karen Hultberg Arnold Lang Deanna Bustad Duane Anderson Leanne Kester Liesbeth Westenberg Doree Kestner Donald Dimmel

Waltons May Purchase Traps From Gun Club

The Izaak Walton League referred back to committee a move to curb litter by installing trash cans in Aus tin. The group also discussed purchasing traps and paraphernalia from the Austin Gun Club, with Maurice Konz presenting the Gun Club inventory.

Austin Izaak Walton

Cover design team and next year's staff named

Constance Peterson and Martha Dahman are credited with illustrations designed for the cover by James Madi son Jane Haase and Lora Lee Christopherson. The next year's staff will be headed by Judy MacLaren as editor and Gary Dahl as business manager.

Constance Peterson Martha Dahman James Madison Jane Haase Lora Lee Christopherson Judy MacLaren Gary Dahl

Hormel founder George A Hormel dies in Los Angeles

Look back ten years to the death of George A Hormel, Austin's founder of its main industry, in Los Angeles, California. The item notes his passing as a landmark event for the city.

George A. Hormel Austin Los Angeles Calif Ira Lyck

Bail Forfeit Cases May Be Reopened

Municipal Judge Kenneth K McMillan says bail forfeiture does not end a case and only traffic court ordinances can render final disposition in Austin. He notes bail is practically a fine substitute, but forfeiture cases may be reopened for good cause by either side.

Kenneth K. McMillen Austin McMillan Police Department

Saint Augustine to Mark 400th Birthday in 1965

St Augustine Florida plans庆 to celebrate its 400th anniversary in 1965 highlighting its long history as a colonial and coastal town with events and commemorations announced for the milestone year.

St. Augustine, Fla

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Jazz, Inc GoTry Ido Clemeth Landwehr St. Cloud Roy Mueller Arling Man and Daughter Austin Datty Herato Community News AHS Holiday Oldsmobile Olds Usem Chevrolet CO E. Bridge Mal HE Nbc-Tv Waltons Gun Club Marion Barry Francis Anderson Barry Lloyd Young Darrel Anderson Hollis Weber Walton Joe Wondra Parley St. Paul Dick Chapman St. Augustine's High School Bank Credit Main Street First National Bank First Bank Stock Corporation
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