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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1958
Page
12
Livestock market notes detail cattle calves hogs and sheep bids at South St. Paul Minn and Chicago with price ranges by weight grade and class. Reports show steady to higher bids for many categories and specify discounts on lambs and veal rules and selling times.
New York trading at 11 p m lists gains for Abbott, Allied, Am Can, Dow Chem, US Steel and others with several names in the red. Prices include Allied Chemical 75% and Dow 56% but Amrad and Am Rad 12% and 16% show declines. George A Horme Co common stock noted with Wright Wells & Co. third asked 50a 52%.
Share in ownership of over 80 major corporations across 20 industries through lump sum investments or monthly plans from $10. Targets include current income and long term growth. Write for information.
In Hollywood, Carol Lee Vietch, 24, wife of film executive John Vietch, expects a baby around the couple’s first wedding anniversary. Carol Lee is the daughter of Mrs. Vietch and former spouse actress Nick Stuart, and the child will be the Alan Ladd home’s first grandchild.
The United Auto Workers checked a threatened rank and file walk out at Chrysler amid revived peace talks with General Motors and Ford. An uneasy truce held at the Center Line missile parts plant as members demanded higher recent wage and cost of living increases, while negotiations pressed for broader union membership at the plant. Local president Milan Matich said workers would stay on the job temporarily pending a settlement.
Riots between Greek and Turkish Cypriots erupt for a third day following the murder of a Turkish Cypriot woman. The killing, linked to the regional unrest since Saturday’s bomb at the Turkish Consulate, spurs Greece to seek NATO action at the upcoming council meeting.
Oklahoma City AP report says highway patrolman John Eddleman rushed 60 miles in 45 minutes to treat his 13 month old daughter Nancy who had swallowed roach poison. The child was reported in excellent condition upon arrival.
Two Austinites won top honors in Dutch and New Zealand Red categories at the Minnesota State Rabbit Breeders Show held Sunday at the Mower County Fairgrounds in Austin. Claire Barclay and Doris Lu bel won best of breed and best opposite sex in New Zealand whites. Bud Thorpe and Doris Lubel claimed Dutch and New Zealand Red wins. Alex Wasilesky earned best American Chinchilla. Contests also highlighted junior display and end-of show awards with 11-year-old Austin youth and Robert Clark Jr. among honorees.
The House Appropriations Committee approved 1,174,067,200 dollars for federal public works in the new fiscal year. It covers 396 water resources projects by the Army Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation with 749,445,226 dollars. Added projects total 43, supported by plans to start sooner to cut costs. allocations include 779,638,300 to Army Engineers and 245,739,200 to the Reclamation Bureau along with separate grants to Bonneville Power, Southeastern, Southwestern, and Tennessee Valley authorities.
Queen Elizabeth dedicated Gatwick Airport, a 20 million dollar facility 30 miles south of London. The project promises swift access with a 40 minute rail link to central London, easing congestion at London Airport and handling overflow.
Donald Mark 43 a Grand Canyon motel clerk died after slipping while jumping between stones on the south rim in view of 75 tourists. Park superintendent John McLaughlin said it appeared accidental with a fall of several hundred feet.
Tim Tam the Calumet Farm Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner suffered a sesamoid bone break at Belmont Park and may retire. Trainer Jimmy Jones and owner Mrs. Gene Markey will decide. the colt was away from racing for months. Round Table edged How Now by a nose in the Argonaut Mile at Hollywood Park, boosting all-time earnings toward Citation’s mark.
Baroness Heinrich Thyssen 26, former London fashion model, welcomed a 6 pound 6 ounce girl named Francesca Anna in Lausanne. The birth was announced by the Baroness’s confidants and hospital officials.
Dan Greenhouse advertised his three-bedroom three-bath hill top home with a pool and ocean view for rent at $1000 a month. The ad prompted a flood of phone calls as weekend demand spiked and the listing drew steady inquiries.
Lutheran World Relief funds a nationwide sewing project by Lutheran women to craft Arab style garments so clothing gifts to Arab refugees suit local fashion tastes. The effort aims to improve acceptance and use of aid.
Britannica Jr. Encyclopedia notes that the steam engine existed before James Watt born in 1736 and was used to drive mine pumps. Watt later improved the engine making it easier to operate, more reliable, economical and powerful.
Actor George Montgomery, husband of singer Dinah Shore, designed and built their Beverly Hills home and much of its furniture, showcasing his do it yourself skills.
Donald Vessey of Minneapolis was struck by lightning while fishing on Cutfoot Sioux Lake north of Deer River. The victim, found by two other fishermen after a storm, died about 2:30 p.m. near shore. his boat stalled in shallow water as the motor ran aground. Vessey worked for a St. Paul calculating machine firm and had been stationed in Mankato as a serviceman.
The text notes Blooming Prairie's ELC member Rindah and Hayfield's Rev E R Weeks guiding church votes. After votes, executive committee will convene all congregations to organize a corporation to select a site, hire an architect, and arrange bids and related tasks to start the building project.
In San Diego California Fred Pineda aged 32 collapsed while kneeling at the altar beside his bride on Saturday and died two hours later according to AP.
Hollywood AP notes actor Rory Calhoun and wife Lita Baron expect their second child in December. The couple, married ten years, already have 15 month old daughter Cindy.
The present production of diamonds in South Africa is valued at more than 50 million dollars annually, reflecting a substantial mining sector.
The Rose Creek Literary Club held its annual picnic Friday at Mrs. Albert Alwelling’s home after a brief business session. Bridge and 500 were played with prizes to Mrs. Katie Wolf and Mrs. Joy Hawkins, door prize to Mrs. C. R. Westmorland, and Mrs. Gerald Meany will entertain in July.
Four circles of the Women's Society of Christian Service at Grand Meadow Methodist Church met Wednesday. Circle Two gathered at Mrs. G. Kress's home with lessons by Mrs. Clarence Voorhees and a song by Miss Arlys Voorhees. Circle Three hosted by Mrs. Carl Nielsen opened with devotions and Bible verse roll call, then sewing. Circle Four met at David Goodsell home with Mrs. Goodsell leading devotions. next session with Mrs. Glade Thorneau. Circle Five met at Mrs. Edward Voorhees Elkton with devotions by Mrs. Marshall Ottman and lesson. next meeting with Mrs. Den Mahoney.
Miss Katherine Becker is a patient at St Olaf Hospital in room 283. Roger Kolb underwent surgery Friday at Methodist Worrall Hospital Rochester, in room 319. Mr and Mrs Noel Farnsworth and four children plan a summer in Austin, renting at 1207 N Kenwood. Dinner guests at Mrs Ethel Kolb included the Olson, Swanson, Kolb, Smith, Wampler, Henderson, Dahlgren and Verbeck families plus visits from Emmons and Minneapolis.
London bus strike enters fifth week as subway sympathy walkout disrupts rush hour. About 79 of 1,000 bus staff failed to report, sparking cancellation of 40 subway trains. Drivers demand higher pay while union leaders oppose weekly stoppages until a settlement is reached.
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