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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1954
Page
7
Otto Bluhm rescues seven skunk kittens after finding their mother dead near the airport. Lorraine Bluhm feeds them with a milk eye dropper and later a dish, as neighbors watch. Some are being given to a veterinarian. one bites a child, and Otto teases about wearing a live cap this winter.
David Gilgenbach four-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Francis Gilgenbach was bitten on the left thumb by a skunk in the family yard south of Taopi. His mother freed the animal by grabbing its tail and he was taken for medical care with anti rabies treatment pending if the skunk cannot be found.
A large man’s clothing believed size 46 was found Thursday by farmer Wallace Kluff, three-fourths mile south of Austin. Sheriff Albert Reinartz said the grove yielded shirts, slacks, and a trench coat, some freshly pressed on hangers, likely stolen from a dry cleaning plant worth about 150 dollars. He will notify other sheriffs on the police network about the discovery.
Sunday School and services at First Church of Christ Scientist will continue in full swing during the summer months. Mrs Erma Paulson states all churches of the denomination keep regular activities year around. Sunday School runs to age 20 and welcomes attendees. Services are Sundays at 11 a.m. and Wednesday evening meetings at 8 p.m. Sunday School convenes at 9:30.
Winona State Teachers College offers classes at Austin High School room 147 starting 8:30 a.m. Monday. Morning sessions run June 14 to July 23 five days a week. Tuition is $4 per quarter hour or $61 per course. Courses include oral interpretation 223 American literature 232 and physical science 115.
Austin Lions spend a seasonal night improving the Girl Scout cabin west of town. They insulate a large room and set grounds in order while the group enjoys a Girl Scout Council picnic. More work nights are planned to finish remaining tasks.
County assessor A. W. Malcomson reports progress on property assessments with seven townships and two villages completed. The target completion is July 1, followed by review by the County Equalization Board on July 19. Rural assessors have three months to value property.
Cornelius Rietveld 40 of Rose Creek died at St Olaf Hospital from an infectious process after a power saw accident two weeks earlier on his farm. Tetatus symptoms were noted. funeral planned for First Baptist Church Austin with burial in Hollandale.
Mower County Selective Service Board received a pre-induction call for 11 men. The group, including nine county draftees, will depart July 22 for induction.
Four law enforcement officers and a high school driver training instructor will judge the Teenage Road-e-o Sunday afternoon at the Sterling Parking Lot. The committee will select the winner from 12 entries for a trophy and cash prizes. The state contest follows in Mankato on June 26 with national scholarships totaling 3100 dollars.
Amil M. Reed of the Minnesota State Employment Security office is named chairman of legislative reference for the International Association of Personnel in Employment Security and will assist in selecting members for a key committee. R. P. Hartley, president, announced Reed’s appointment at the 41st annual convention in Asheville. Harriette Cordick of Chicago joins the IAPES executive board for the 7th district covering Minnesota Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin.
Police uncovered two youth groups admitting thefts of car parts in the city. Detective Robert Nelson said two 18 year olds admitted taking the front wheel from Arthur Hall of Hayfield’s parked car in the Terp lot on May 28. Disposition pending. A second group, including two 18 year olds and two juveniles, confessed to eight hub caps and two fender skirts stolen near Aus tin High School and the Terp. Disposition pending.
A 20 year old man from Ellendale is wanted by Owatonna police for robbing a filling station on Thursday afternoon. The suspect has a slim build and was driving a late model car. An alert was issued to police stations across Southern Minnesota.
Country Club will resume steak nights for a third year, announced by President A. L. Sponberg. The first event is set for this Saturday night with a second on June 19, and additional dates to be announced to members.
Roger Winston Moen of Austin earned his Master of Arts degree from Columbia University Teachers College at June 1 commencement. The ceremony highlighted Columbia’s bicentennial celebration as a principal event.
Betty Misbach, a Mower County worker, hosts Jill Pegden from London who arrived May 28 to stay through August first. Jill, 20, recalls English life, differences in etiquette and shopping, and plans to revisit England while Betty eyeing a trip to London in 1956. Their exchange highlights how hosting a foreign friend fosters cross cultural understanding.
The American Legion First District Convention parade in Rochester Sunday at 2:30 p m will be filmed in color and sound. Don Eggerstrom handles photography with Bernie Lusk providing commentary. A whisker contest follows at 5 p m in front of 17 No Broadway with multiple prizes.
Austin Automobile Club directors met at the Old Mill for their quarterly dinner meeting to discuss highway safety school patrols and membership. President Babcock reported awards for patrol members in cooperation with Legion Post 91 while Secretary Rolfson noted membership progress and rewards for new member referrals. costs for emergency road service were higher locally but offset by lower per call costs.
District Court jurors heard testimony from Harold O. Richards of Austin seeking 10000 damages after a 1953 incident at the Village tavern west of Austin on Highway 16. He says he collapsed twice and fractured his skull while intoxicated and that owners Lloyd and Mrs Meakins failed to render proper aid. Richards admits drinking earlier but not to intoxication. The case resumes Monday after a brief recess.
The Lansing Good Neighbors 4-H Club set an annual tour and picnic for July 15 at the Lansing Parish Hall. Donna Nuzum presided. refreshments were provided by Mrs. Carl Peterson and Mrs. Donald Watts. Parents will be invited to attend.
Fourteen Austin playgrounds and tot lots opened today with listed hours. Parks in Lafay ette Chesner Galloway Sut ton run 9 to 12 a.m. and 1 30 to 4 30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Sterling Sumner Wildwood Whittier and Decker Acres operate 9 to 12 a.m. only. Playground directors include Rose Mary Auer Kay Weseman Alice Requa Lois Dunfe Beverly Anfonson Nanette Flom Janet Keller Shirley Kezar and Mary Ann Moe. Mrs Gretchen Hunrath leads all playgrounds with Sondra Christianson assisting. Directors attended a recreation leaders workshop Tue Wed Thu.
Researchers note that at least fifty crops in the United States rely on insect pollination for yield and quality. The dependence highlights the role of bees butterflies and other pollinators in agriculture and food production.
Fred Loucks reported on Grange Insurance at a Dexter meeting Wednesday night. He announced the annual council meeting at Frankford Grange June 14 and the Pomona Grange picnic at LeRoy June 20 with a horseshoe contest. Lunch was served by Mrs. Leland Vermilyea and Donald Lee.
Rochester Minnesota report says 18 year old Erroll Krom was injured when a convertible rollover on a country road a mile north of Rochester after a high school commencement party. He was taken to St Marys Hospital in serious condition paralyzed from the neck down.
Free lessons start at 6 p.m. Monday on the east side of East Side Lake. Instructors Henry Farris and Carl Nelson will cover fly casting and bait casting with two other categories. Open to anyone, equipment provided or bring your own. Sponsored by the Park and Recreation Board.
A 40 acre farm near Lansing was sold Thursday from Chris Geiger to Arnold Lysne of Austin, transferring ownership of the property.
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