127 Units Lined Up for District Legion Parade
One of Austin's largest parades forms Sunday afternoon as the First District American Legion holds its three day meeting with 127 units. Post 91 hosts, parade forms at 1 30 p m and steps at 2 p m from St Paul Greenwich and High. Bands from St Paul La Crosse Minneapolis will perform and 1200 Legionnaires are expected in Austin.
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Austin
First District American Legion
Post 91
St. Paul
Greenwich
High
Mapie
First District
la Crosse
Minneapolis
Donald Ball
Sheldon Hanson
L. W
Bud) Lacy
Francis Carroll
Russell Krueger
Charles Ball
Earl Schroeder
Pete Kassel
Pat Erdman
Duane Rasmussen
Guy Wald
Philip Richardson
Jacob Herzog
Ralph Nangle
Roy T. Anderson
Frank W. Schultz
Jack) McGrew
John F. Higgie
Mike Chaffee
Roy Niesen
Austin Fire Department
National Guard
Dist
LeRoy
St. Charles
VFW
Wis
Lady Bugs
McIntyre Wrc
National Need for Post-HS Funds Emphasized by Educator
Dr. Keith McFarland of the University of Minnesota urged expansion of junior colleges and vocational schools during a joint Austin ceremony. He cited world understanding, shifts to skilled labor, and timely education as essential to prevent harmful consequences of reduced post high school programs. He warned about limits of elite schooling and highlighted union turnout as a reason for broader educational access.
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United States
Keith McFarland
University of Minnesota College of Agriculture
Austin Junior College
Austin Area Vocational School
America
McFarland
Austin
Teamsters
Dave Beck
Graduation Time in Austin Honors 527 Graduates
Austin honors 527 graduates this week. 47 Junior College and Vocational School students earned diplomas and certificates. 380 Austin High School seniors receive diplomas tonight ending four years of study. 70 Pacelli High School seniors graduate Sunday at Queen of Angels Church with Rev. William Curtis and Msgr. Robert Jennings presiding. The baccalaureate sermon is by Father Jennings. Dr. McFarland credits Austin schools for his success. The program includes processional, prayers, choral selections, Brahms pieces, degree and certificate presentations, and honors for top students.
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Austin
Pacelli High School
Queen of Angels Church
William Curtis of
Fountain
Robert Jennings
Father Jennings
Dr. McFarland
L. S. Harbo
Miss Bartlett
Gentle
Brahm
William A. Carr
Roger A. Christianson
Byron L. Hanson
Robert Hulet
Richard Keating
Darlene Oxley
Alice Requa
Lois Olinger
Betty Ann Bos
Miss Fos
Elks Convention Opens in International Falls
The Minnesota State Elks convention began a three day run in International Falls as about 1,500 delegates are expected to arrive for the event.
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International Falls
Minn
Minnesota State
Elks Convention
Doug Fladland Elected Commander of Post 91 American Legion
Doug Fladland was elected commander of Post 91 American Legion, succeeding R F Shanks. Officers named include Ray Waters adjutant, John Flaherty historian, Harry Hall sergeant at arms, Msgr D A Cunningham chaplain, and Dale Ramlo meeting chaplain. Delegates to district and state conventions named. plans announced for the First District convention with a Friday to Sunday schedule and a convention dance at the Dugout on North Chatham.
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Doug Fladland
American Legion
R. F. Shanks
Ray Waters
John Flaherty
Fladiand
Shankland
Harold C
Hap) Littlefield
Sig Qvale
John Guianno
Art Humnker
James Sheldon
Harold Mickelson
A. G. Patterson
Frank Downey
Roy Anderson
Jess Pierce
Flaherty
Findlard
Shanklard
Waters
Club Corporation
New President Named for Minnesota School Administrators
L. E Werma yer, superintendent of public schools in Fergus Falls, is elected the new president of the Minnesota Association of School Administrators.
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ST. Paul
Minnesota Assn
L. E Wermayer
Fergus Falls
New Priest Appointments at Adams Church and Area Parishes
The Most Rev Edward A Fitzgerald bishop of Winona appointed Rev Richard M Barden of St James to lead Sacred Heart Catholic Church Adams effective July 2. Other changes include Rev James Cand let moving to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Easton and Rev Jerome Halloran to St Stanislaus Winona with Cotter High School instruction. Rev Donald J Olson new priest serves St Augustine and Pacelli High School.
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Adams
Edward A. Fitzgerald
Winona
Richard M. Barden
St. James Church
St. James
James Candelet
Austin
St. Stanislaus Church
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Easton
Jerome Halloran
St. Augustine Church
Cotter High School
Donald J. Olson
Pacelli High School
Farm Visits Slated Again
Austin businessmen will be invited to "Know Your Neighbor" again this year by the Mower County Farm Bureau. Lyall Larson says four Austin and county businessmen will visit July 9 as guests of one farmer to learn about his operation. The program is in cooperation with the Austin Chamber of Commerce and is now in its second year.
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Austin
Mower County Farm Bureau
Lyall Larson
Farm Bureau
Austin Chamber of Commerce
Origin of the Term Frank in Free Mail
The term frank for free mail traces to the French franc meaning free. The coin’s name inspired usage describing postage without charge.
Actress Jeanne Crain Expecting Fifth Child in November
Hollywood reports actress Jeanne Crain and husband Paul Brinkman are expecting their fifth child in November, according to her agent. The couple briefly faced divorce filings last year after Crain filed but reconciled on New Year’s Eve and dropped the suit.
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Hollywood
Jeanne Crain
Paul Brinkman
Miss Crain
Retrievers Club to Provide Blueprints for Pigeon Trap
Mayor Baldy Hansen told the Mower County Board that the Retrievers Club will supply blueprints for a pigeon trap and the county will pay about $10 for materials. The club will keep the pigeons and the janitor will assemble and maintain the device at the Courthouse.
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Retrievers Club
Austin Retrievers Club
Baldy Hansen
Mower County Board
Retrievers’ Club
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