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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1959

Page

9

Pacelli High School Holds 119th Graduation at Queen of Angels

One hundred nineteen Pacelli seniors received diplomas Sunday at Queen of Angels Church. Rev. Paul Halloran gave the address Faults of Catholic Education urging reliance on reason to aid faith and noting complacency among Catholics in maintaining spiritual life. Diplomas were presented by Pacelli principal Rev. Harold E. Gavin and the diplomas awarded by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Robert Jennings.

Bert E. Jennings Pacelli Harold E. Gavin Pacelli High School Queen of Angels Church Paul Halloran Mankato State College Newman Club Father Halloran Robert Jennings

Christian Education Director to Join Church Staff Here

Miss Sally Santos will join the First Congregational Church in late summer as director of Christian education. She is a Macalester College and Hartford Seminary Foundation graduate and will oversee church school and youth programs through next June. The couple plans to marry next summer and may work in the Philippines after their marriage.

First Congregational Church Edwin J. Arnold Sally Santos Macalester College Hartford, Conn United Church In Christ of the Philippines Disciples of Christ Evangelical United Brethers Miss Santos Philippines Austin Mary McLaughlin Gene McLaughlin John Jones Philip Ahn Hormel Institute

Lattin Heads State Veterans of World War I

Paul Lattin was elected department commander of the Veterans of World War I at Fergus Falls. He helped organize the local barracks and has held Veterans of Foreign Wars posts. Lyman Lingbeck was named district commander in Austin, with Robert Paton as department inspector and Mrs Paton as patriotic instructor of the Ladies Auxiliary.

Paul Lattin Veterans’ Affairs Fergus Falls Lattin Austin Lyman Lingbeck State Board of Administration Robert Paton Paton Ladies Auxiliary

Girl, 4, Breaks Arm in Bike Fall at Home

Amy Armstrong of Austin Route 1, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Armstrong, suffered a broken left arm in a bicycle accident at home Sunday. Riding on the rear fender of her brother s bike she fell onto gravel with her hand caught between spoke and brace. She was treated at St Olaf Hospital and released.

Amy Charles Armstrong Austin Rt. 1 St Olaf Hospital

Granite Falls Man Wins Invention Prize at Congress

Ernest Buesing of Granite Falls won the grand prize at the Minnesota Inventors Congress for a conveyor type bulk cattle feeder dubbed Feed-A-Water and received 25 dollars. Glenn A. Hodge of Ortonville took the tops award for a rock digger. The Animal Shelter listed a black Labrador puppy for adoption and held three male Shepherds for identification.

Redwood Falls Minn Ernest Buesing Granite Falls Buesing Glenn A. Hodge Ortonville

Damage to 3 Parked Cars After Weekend Incident

Three parked cars suffered minor damage in a Saturday morning mishap. Irving A. Brown's car rolled in the 300 block West Mill, striking Robert E. Plantikow's vehicle and then Truman E. Bishop's car on Airport Drive. Damages totaled 15 dollars to Bishop, 2 to Plantikow, and 10 to Brown. Additional collisions occurred Saturday evening and Sunday morning with varying minor damages and no injuries.

Irving A. Brown Rose Creek West Mill Robert E. Plantikow W. Mill Truman E. Bishop Airport Drive Bishop Plantikow Brown

Riceville Legion Post Names State Officials

Riceville Minn new officers for Royue American Legion Post 211 are Glen Dinger commander Lyle Dinger vice commander Russell Noble adjutant Willard Severson sergeant at arms Vic Fessenmeyer service officer M E Messersmith finance officer Tom Rasmusson historian Rev Arthur Stirn chaplain New executive board members are Jerry Fogle and Stanley Setka.

Riceville Minn Royue American Legion Glen Dinger Lyle Dinger Russell Noble Willard Severson Vic Fessenmeyer M. E. Messersmith Tom Rasmusson Arthur Stirn Jerry Fogle Stanley Setka

St Ansgar Band to Attend North Iowa Festival

ST. ANSGAR IOWA The high school band will attend the North Iowa Band Festival in Mason City on Tuesday involving ninety bands in the parade starting at 10 a.m. Shirley Rachut is St Ansgar band queen.

ST. Ansgar Iowa

Two Austin Teens Charged After Roadside Brawl

Two Austin youths Michael O Hearn and Ron Johnson both 18 face simple assault arraignments in Municipal Court at 3 30 p m for a Friday road brawl on Austin Acres road that injured Richard Haber 22 who was hospitalized with facial injuries. A car passenger group included Kathleen Lee 15 and Julian Senjem 16. Haber was released Saturday. two others in the party were not charged.

Austin Michael O'Hearn Ron Johnson Walnut Austin Acres al Reinartz St. Olaf Hospital Richard Haber Haber Gary Lee Stewartville Kathleen Lee Gary Julian Senjem Hayfield Johnson Kathleen

Boy, 2, Hurt In Cedar and Franklin Car Crash

A 2 year old boy Randy Hodson was shaken but not seriously hurt when his mother’s car collided with a westbound car at the Cedar and Franklin intersection around 12 15 PM. He was treated at St Olaf Hospital. his mother Mrs Ivan Hodson and Bertha Loverink were uninjured. Damages were $300 to the Hodson car and $100 to the Loverink car.

Cedar and Franklin Ivan Hodson S. Franklin Randy Cedar Bertha Loverink Rose Creek St. Olaf Hospital

Woman seeks $23000 claim against City of Austin

Mrs. Theodora Erickson and her husband Theo Erickson filed a notice of claim with Mayor Baldy Hansen seeking 23000 from the City of Austin for injuries from a sidewalk fall near the Courthouse at about 10 15 a m The woman alleges a raised sidewalk edge caused a fall resulting in a fractured left knee joint a left wrist forehead cuts and several other cuts and bruises Her husband seeks 3000 for medical and other expenses

City of Austin Baldy Hansen Theodore Erickson Oakland

Six Area Students Graduate From St Olaf College

Six Austin area graduates joined 332 total seniors at St Olaf College outdoor commencement in Northfield at 4 p m Sunday. Among them were Ronald Anderson Dean Lemmen Julie Sorenson Beverly Anderson Lois Mogen Janet Johnson and more listed with their parent names and hometowns.

Austin Area St. Olaf College Northfield

Cyclist Injured in Motorcycle Crash Near Rose Creek

Ronald Nelson 14 of Rose Creek remained in satisfactory condition at St Olaf Hospital after a motor bike collided with a Marshall Township truck Saturday afternoon. He suffered a broken pelvis and collar bone. The truck driver was Maynard Weis of Rose Creek. Vehicle damage estimated at $25 to both truck and bike. A separate Sunday collision east of Austin on highway 16 involved cattle and a car driven by William Goblirsch. Seven cattle were injured or killed. damage to Thomsen’s car about $100.

Ronald Kenneth P. Nelson Rose Creek St. Olaf Hospital Marshal Township Maynard Weis Weis Sheriff's Deputies Austa Feh Way William Goblirsch Riverview Goblirsch Robert Thomsen Johnson George Fllis Austin Rt. 5 Thomsen

Man Burned in Carburetor Explosion at Service Shop

A car service man pouring gas into a carburetor suffered flash burns to his face around 6:15 p.m. Sunday. Maynard Deyo, 24, co owner of Hanson's Direct Service Oak and Water, received treatment at St. Olaf Hospital. Doctors said first and second degree burns were minor with possible third degree burns on arms and hands. Mrs Terrill Gardner sustained minor, singed burns.

Maynard Deyo Hanson Oak and Water St. Olaf Hospital Kenneth Maynard

Mitchell 4-H elects slate and reports rally attendance

Kathy Schmidt of Stacy Stars Club was elected president of Mitchell County 4 H Clubs at the New Haven rally. Carolyn Crowell of West Cedar Sunbeams was named vice president. Officers include Ann Michels secretary treasurer Janice Hallbach historian and Esther Dorow honorary member. A rally crowd of 298 leaders and members gathered as corsages were given. A car explosion occurred nearby as Devo Gardner aided by police and fire crews cleared the scene.

Mona Iowa Kathy Schmidt Stacy Stars Club Mitchell County New Haven Carolyn Crowell West Cedar Sunbeams Ann Michels Burr Oaks Happy Homemakers Janice Hallbach Stacy Aees Esther Dorow Liberty Merry Maids Union Happy Hunters

Motor Fire Breaks Out At Roy Anderson Home

Firemen were called at 11 05 am today to the home of Roy Anderson 403 Sunset. A washing machine motor and transformer burned out causing a small fire in the dwelling.

Roy Anderson

Inquiry Trial Opens in Freeborn County Car Crash Case

The personal injury suit of Deanna Schewe of Austin against Norman F. Schmidt and Roger Miller estate opened in Mower County District Court with jury selection. Schewe alleges a broken jaw and other injuries from the August 29 fatal crash in Freeborn County in which Roger Miller died as a passenger in Schmidt vehicle.

Deanna Schewe Austin Rt. 3 Norman FE. Schmidt Conger Roger Miller Freeborn Mower County Miss Schewe Miller Schmidt Mill

Follows Old Family Tradition James Schradle Plays Music

James Schradle, 80, Austin musician for 67 years, continues flute and multi instrument work from 1007 W Bridge. He played in many bands including BPOF and Anton Tichy City Band and taught guitar clarinet flute and bass violin. His family roots trace to Czech musicians and bricklayers with a long local music heritage.

James Schradle Fred Rayman Schradle Dr. Rayman Rayman James Sr Anton Tichy Hormel Dave Monty C. V. Sperati Minneapolis Symphony Walter West Czechoslovakia Anton Juston Myrtle Schrndle

Austin Jaycees Win State Posts at Anoka Meeting

Three Austin Jaycees were awarded state posts at the state executive committee meeting in Anoka Sunday. They are Don Lavelley for sports, Don Sandeen for director, and Dave Owen for publicity. Attending were Joe Stenger state vice president and Roger Larson Austin chapter president.

Austin Jaycees Anoka Don LaVelley Don Sandeen Dave Owen Joe Stenger Roger Larson Austin

St Ansgar Vacation Bible School Begins at First Lutheran

Vacation Bible school opens at First Lutheran Church St Ansgar Iowa and runs two weeks Rev Donald Hamilton oversees with teachers Mrs Hamilton Mrs Halvor Levanen Mrs Albert Peterson Mrs Virgil Hargen Mrs Dale Duenow and Mrs Harold Stienberg.

ST. Ansgar Iowa First Lutheran Church Donald Hamilton Hamilton Halvor Levanen Albert Peterson Virgil Hargen Dale Duenow Harold Stienberg

Two Men Fined for Assault in May County Fracas

Judge A C Richardson imposed 100 dollar fines or 90 days in Mower County jail on Conrad de Villereal 21 Hollandale and Roy Kaercher for third degree assault pleas. De Villereal admitted stabbing James Monson 22 in a North Railway incident, while Kaercher’s charge was reduced from second degree assault in a Mitchells Tavern confrontation.

Mower County A. C. Richardson Conrad de Villerreal Hollandale Richardson Villerreal James Monson North Railway

Lorraine Kuhl to represent Farm Bureau in princess contest

Lorraine Kuhl of Spring Valley will represent the Farm Bureau in the Fillmore County dairy princess contest. Ruth Doebbling, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Doebbling, will be candidate for the Fillmore-De-Mores 4 H Club contest in Preston. Also in St Ansgar Iowa the first summer band concert was held at City Park with Leon Titus directing.

Spring Valley, Minn Lorraine Kuhl Ben Kuhl Farm Bureau Fillmore County Ruth Doebbling Harold Doebbling Fillmore - de - Mores Preston ST. Ansgar Iowa City Park Leon Titus

Rehearsals Begin for City Park Band Concerts This Summer

Rehearsals start today for Thursday night band concerts at City Park. Musicians are urged to attend as the summer series prepares to open.

Spring Valley Minn

Boat Licenses On Sale Here In Minnesota

County Auditor Graham Uzlik announced boat licenses are available for all Minnesota boats after July 1. Licenses cover two years then renewals yearly, with fees from 1.50 to 13.50 depending on boat size. Dealers must obtain 10 licenses from the auditor's office, with Austin agents listed. Owners must provide boat and motor details including serial numbers, length, year, and type to receive a license.

Minnesota Austin Lageson’s Hardware LeRoy Graham Uzlik Dugan's C & H Sporting Goods Nemitz Cigar Uzlik

Dufresne to Take New College Post

Robert Dufresne long time Austin educator and former Austin community ambassador to Turkey will become supervisor of student teachers at Mankato State College. He and his family plan to move June 15. Dufresne joined Austin schools in 1950 teaching elementary students until 1958 and was named community ambassador in 1955. He expects a PhD from the University of North Dakota in July.

Robert Dufresne Austin Turkey Mankato State College The University of North Dakota

Jayne Gannon Revue Draws 1000 At Austin High

About 1,000 people attended the Jayne Gannon dance revue at the Austin High School Auditorium on Saturday night. The Jaycees presented Miss Gannon with roses and more than 50 of her pupils participated, with Loren Gates assisting the Jaycees.

Aloha Jayne Gannon The Jaycee Austin High School Jaycees Miss Gannon

James Zrucky to Enlist in Air Force After Graduation

James E. Zrucky son of Mr and Mrs James F Zrucky 103 N High will enlist in the Air Force Tuesday five days after his Austin High School diploma. He will depart for Lackland AFB Texas for basic training with subsequent specialized training per Austin recruiter Sgt Wendell Kizer.

James Zrucky Air Force James E. Zrucky James F. Zrucky N. High Austin High School Lackland Afb Texas Wendell Kizer Austin

Jubilee Days at Grand Meadow Set

Grand Meadow Minnesota hosts Jubilee Days with Merriam Shows providing rides and concessions. Events include the Austin Legion Drum and Bugle Corps at 8 pm and various concerts and dances through the week, with merchants closing Wednesday nights per booster club resolution.

Grand Meadow Minn Rodney Burrington Merriam Austin Legion Grand Meadow High School Wykoff New Fire Hall Burrington Grand Meadow Merchants

Melissa Dougherty Receives Oberlin Music Degree

Melissa Dougherty daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard C Dougherty received her music degree at Oberlin College Oberlin Ohio this morning. The outdoor ceremony capped Oberlin s 126th commencement and ended four day observance with alumni reunions and campus illumination.

Melissa Dougherty Richard C. Dougherty Oberlin College Oberlin Ohio Melissa Dougherty

Camera Club Guests Tour White Bear Lake Morning Race

White Bear Lake hosts welcomed sixty Austin Camera Club members and members of the Austin Photo Fun Club and Owatonna Camera Club. M C Bud Korphage led a bus tour around the lake while Yacht Club members hosted. Sailboat races began at 10 am with tours by motorboat and pontoon boat offering racers views. The excursion included a trip to Eagle Lake.

Austin Camera Club White Bear Lake Recreation Board Chamber of Commerce Austin Photo Fun Club Owatonna M. C Bud) Korphage The Recreation Board Yacht Club Eagle Lake

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Jean Chase Paul Chase U. S. Department of State Hungary Arnold Tracy Barber YWCA Wisconsin Animal Shelter Main Bridge Frank W. Schultz Austin Rt Otto H. Baedke Hickory North Seventh Medary Ray L. Rogers Richard Andrews Riceville Legion O'Hearn Boy Hudson Loverink St. Olaf Ronald Anderson Florence Anderson Dean Lemmen P. A. Lommen Janet Johnson Heverly Dean Catherine Marshall Cosmopolitan Club A. Heathe Terrill Gardner Mitchell Mitchell Melody Makers International Farm Youth Exchange Kathy Kenneth Fredrickson Wilson Devo Waterloo Dick Joyce W. Bridge John Schradle DeHaven BPOF John Schradle Jr Will Andrews Lew Andrews Herald Lane Tim Galway St. Ansgar Vacation Bible School Frank Rayman Austin Musicians Union Hawaii Symphony Jim Young Mrs. Schrndle Wallae Sieh Monson Norbert Schmitt Roy Kaercher E. College Harold Janning Padden Mitchell's Tavern Kaercher William Baudler Frank R. Winkley I.M.C.A. Sanction Southern Minn Steele County Fairgrounds Camera Club White Bear Lake Tom Parker Featuring International Audrey McColl Scotland Art Newman Rudolph Dave Park George Simpson Les Muller Norm Fibny Baton Twirler Lions Club Lion Club Austin Drug Austin Savings and Loan Austin State Bank Sterling State Bank Word Drug
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