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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1956
Page
9
Growing pains averted disaster when a blaze started upstairs and Tom my six woke his mother for help. Separately librarian Thomas Edward Keys of the Mayo Clinic will receive Beloit College’s distinguished service citation on the 25th anniversary of his graduation.
The planned church shower in Albert Lea was canceled when the pastor's wife, the intended honoree, sent regrets after a baby boy was born at Naeve Hospital forty minutes earlier.
Jackson city leaders announce a full crackdown with a new dump caretaker and an appointed exterminator to root out rodent infestations across the municipality.
Cyrilla Francis of rural Stewartville joins 39 other Minnesota college students for the Student Project for Amity Among Nations SPAN program. She is a Hamline University junior.
The Common Council enacts Ordinance No. 807 prohibiting profane and boisterous language in public and acts disturbing public peace. It bans night time disturbances, window peeping, and disorderly conduct with prima facie evidence at night. Violations are misdemeanors with up to 99 days in jail or a $100 fine. Passed June 1 1956.
Mrs. Alfred Ramseth and son Duane visited her mother Mrs. Clara Finkelson and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Finkelson. Duane heads to the armed services soon. Albert Finbraaten and family attended St Olaf College ceremonies. nephew Larry Finbraaten earned a degree among 316 graduates. Other relatives travelled to Carpenter Iowa and Galva Illinois for graduation events. Various local families joined in weekend visits and graduation observances at Luther College St Augustine High School and other campuses. Patricia Goergen and Louise Adams are among noted graduates returning home.
In Mower County Minnesota probate court a hearing on the final account and petition for distribution in the estate of Lever L Rogne also known as L S Rogne is set for July 6 1986 at 10:00 A M. The hearing will be in the probate court room at the courthouse in Austin and notice will be published in the Austin Daily Herald with mailed notice as required by law.
A long list of Memorial Day visits and gatherings across households in LeRoy Lyle Guthrie Center and Austin, plus commencement for 47 graduates at Austin High School. Notables include Dr. Lawrence Lewison son Leland who will study mechanical engineering, and Rev. Orin Thompson visiting from Montana. Families feature Baldner, Adams, Wood, Wollweber, Marcus, and Marchant members with sponsors and hospital updates.
A letter received by the Douglas County Court is from the Miami Florida law firm Ruff and Ready.
George Mikan, former Minneapolis Laker great and Lakers general manager since 1954, announces Republican bid for Congress in Minnesota's Sixth District. He vows a hard hitting campaign to unseat Rep. Roy Wier, focusing on juvenile delinquency and responsive government. He will resign law duties to devote full time to politics if nominated.
The city enacts Ordinance 803 regulating boating on East Side Lake and park waters. It sets hours, registration with police, safety rules and restrictions for outboard and inboard boats, and permits for demonstrations and charity water carnivals. Violation carries up to 100 fine or 90 days in jail.
Resolution No 2965 announces the Common Council of Austin Minnesota will construct a sidewalk along the south side of Nicholson from 4th Street West to Lot 2 Block 3 Orchard Park Addition with exceptions where already built. A public hearing is set for June 18 1956 at 8:00 p m in City Council Chambers East Water Street.
Ordinance No. 804 of the City of Austin bans manufacture, sale, lending, or possession of sling shots, knives, and similar weapons with hunting knives exempted. Violations carry a fine up to $100 or up to 90 days imprisonment. The act, approved June 1056, targets devices like slingshots, switch blades, and related implements.
Judge Harold R. Medina of the United States Court of Appeals New York will speak at Carleton College 82nd commencement addressing 161 graduating seniors on A Liberal Education and Good Manners. Alumni Day baccalaureate dinners senior tea and all college buffet follow with a Carleton Choir performance of Poulenc Stabat Mater at 8 p m Sunday.
The Board of Review of Austin Minnesota in Mower County will meet at the City Clerk's office at 10 A.M. on Monday June 18 1956 to review and correct the 1956 city assessment. Aggrieved residents or those claiming another's property is assessed too low may appear to present remand. complaints about others' assessment require notice to the affected party.
Resolution No 2964 authorizes city of Austin to enter an agreement to improve Trunk Highway 16 between Oakland Avenue and McKinley Street with state of Minnesota funding part of the cost. The mayor and city recorder are empowered to sign. Dated June 1 1956 with seven yeas and zero nays.
The Board of Review of the town of Sargeant will meet at the Mower Co op Building in Sargeant township at 9 o clock A M on Tuesday the 12th day of June 1956. Lyall Larson Clerk of the Town of Sargeant June 8 9.
The Common Council of Austin enacts changes to Ordinances 739:5 and 739:6. Residential and multiple dwelling areas will have new wording on barbed wire usage and height. Commercial and light industrial zones will cap fences at six feet above ground, prohibiting barbed wire. The ordinance passes May 21, 1956 with 7 yeas and 0 nays.
The Board of Review of Clayton Town in Mower County Minnesota will meet at 9 a m June 19 1956 at the Town Clerk office to review and correct the 1956 assessment. Those aggrieved or those who believe another’s property is underassessed may appear and present causes for correction. No complaint about underassessment of another will be acted upon without notice to the person assessed or their agent. ANNA E JOHNSON Town of Clayton dated June 5 1986. June
Probate Court in Mower County Minnesota sets a hearing on the petition for general administration of the estate of Robert J. Madden. Sylvester J. Madden seeks appointment as administrator. Hearing scheduled for Sunday July 1956 and claims deadline four months from now. Notice by publication in the Austin Daily Herald and mailed notices as required. Dated May 22 1956. Baudler & Baudler attorneys for petitioner. File No 11218.
Minnesota probate action in Mower County orders hearing on John B Reints petition for general administration of Dena Reints estate. Court sets June 11 1956 10 AM in Austin and requires publication in Austin Daily Herald plus mailed notice. Also directs dissolution hearing for School District No 115 with June 26 1956 3 PM at the County Courthouse and notice by publication and mail.
City of Austin council adopts Ordinance 806 repealing Sections 1914.4 and 1901.4.5 of the Austin code. The measure passes on June 1, 1996 with attestation by J. H. Wetland and Charles R. Hansen.
Lettie V. Carll petitions in Probate Court for probate of Earl A Carll's will and distribution of the homestead and exempt personal property. Hearing set for Sunday July 1956 at 10 AM before the Probate Court in Austin Minnesota. Objections must be filed in writing by then with notice by publication in the Austin Daily Herald. Dated May 28 1956.
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