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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1956

Page

6

Vital Statistics Births At St Olaf Hospital

Birth announcements from St Olaf Hospital list parents and locations for twelve newborns from June 7 to June 11. Including the Schneiders in St Paul and Espe in Austin, all entries note a daughter or son with home addresses. Funeral notices follow for Margaret Wenzel and Alfred Gunneson with service details and burial plans.

St. Olaf Hospital Palmer Schneider S. St. Paul Arthur Lee W. Maple Kenneth J. Retterath Adams Raymond Schaefer Donald Wilson S. Railway Gerald Grim Monroe George Sealander LeRoy

Local Marriage Licenses for Richard Jacobson and Dorothy Merkel

Richard W. Jacobson of Grand Meadow and Dorothy I. Merkel of Grand Meadow receive a marriage license. Louis J. Pieper of Rose Creek and Beverly J. Mielke of 2319 E. Hope receive a license. Nicholas A. Reinartz of Adams and Rosalind C. Lewison of Adams also listed.

Richard W. Jacobson Grand Meadow Rt. 1 Dorothy I. Merkel Louis J. Pieper Rose Creek Beverly J. Mielke E. Hope Nicholas A. Reinartz Adams Rosalind C. Lewison

Deaths Mrs Alfred Gunneson 74

Mrs Alfred Gunneson 74 of Rock Dell died Saturday evening at a Hayfield rest home. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday afternoon.

Alfred Gunneson Hayfield Rock Dell

Mrs. Margaret Wenzel 67 Dies at St Olaf Hospital

Mrs. Margaret Wenzel aged 67 died Sunday afternoon at St Olaf hospital. She lived at 1304 West College and is survived by two sons Otto of Austin and Albert of Lin ton North Dakota and a daughter Grace Nickels of Austin. The funeral will be Tuesday afternoon.

Margaret Wenzel W. College St. John’s Lutheran Church H. C. Bentrup Zion Lutheran Church Eureka S. D Jordan Chapel St. Olaf Hospital Otto Austin Albert Linton N. D James Nickels Grace

Death of Mrs. J. M. Eggen in Martinsburg WV

Word has been received of the death of Mrs. J M Eggen Sunday at Martinsburg West Virginia. She was the former Mrs. Carol Thompson of Austin and served as secretary of the Mower County Red Cross. She is survived by her husband Chaplain John M Eggen Martinsburg and two daughters Mrs Lea Dobberstein Buffalo Lake Minnesota and Mrs Mark Jones Beverly Thompson Albert Lea. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

J. M. Eggen Martinsburg W. V Carol Thompson Austin Mower County

Martin F Hoban 77 dies at Austin home

Martin F Hoban age 77 died unexpectedly Sunday evening at his Austin home 512 Gleason. Survived by two daughters Marion and Marcella Hoban of Austin, three brothers Arthur James and Kernan of Austin Ogema Minn Portland Ore, two sisters Mrs Catherine Murphy and Mrs Julia Kenevan of Austin. Funeral Wednesday morning.

Martin F. Hoban Gleason Marion Marcella Hoban Austin Arthur James Ogema Minn Kernan Portland Ore Catherine Murphy Julia Kenevan

Funeral services for Martin W Johnson in Hayfield

Funeral services for Martin W Johnson of Hayfield are set for 2 p m Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hayfield with the Rev Earl officiating.

Martin W. Johnson Hayfield Trinity Lutheran

Funeral services for Martin F Hoban announced

Funeral services for Martin F Hoban aged 512 Gleason will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Augustine Church. Interment follows at Oakwood Cemetery with a rosary at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Mayer Funeral Home.

Martin F. Hoban Gleason St. Augustine Church Oakwood Mayer Funeral Home

Blood donation use at St Olaf Hospital rises this year

Red Cross supplied blood this weekend at St Olaf Hospital using three pints. The year's total now stands at 422 pints.

Red Cross St. Olaf Hospital

Ambulance Runs From Brownsdale and Corning to Hospitals

Ambulance runs reported Saturday at 10 15 p m three miles north of Corning to Owatonna Hospital with four persons. Sunday at 3 45 p m Brownsdale to St Olaf Hospital.

Corning Owatonna Hospital Brownsdale St. Olaf Hospital

Municipal Court Hears Ten Cases With Disorderly Conduct

Ten cases heard in Municipal Court include seven disorderly conduct charges. Douglas Wilson paid 15 dollars for disorderly conduct at 308 S River. Robert W Petersen paid 15 dollars at 415 for disorderly conduct. Wesley Huffman faced 10 days in jail for possession of liquor as a minor with a suspended sentence. Huffman also faced 100 dollar fine or 90 days for drunken driving and probation. Gerald D Christensen received 10 days in jail suspended for a year for resisting arrest and 15 dollar fine or five days for drunk and disorderly conduct. Wesley LeBarron paid 15 dollars for disorderly conduct at 304 Bauman. Jerome T Helgeland forfeited 15 dollars bail for disorderly conduct. Donovan R Jacobson forfeited 15 dollars for disorderly conduct. William H Schneberger forfeited 15 dollars for disorderly conduct.

Wesley Huffman Elmer Huffman William Sucha Gerald D. Christensen Albert Lea Christensen Wesley LeBarron Bauman Jerome T. Helgeland Bricelyn Minn Donovan R. Jacobson William H. Schneberger Harrison

Diaper Special Heads South On Naval Train Run

The Northern Pacific Diaper Special stopped briefly in Mandan North Dakota en route to Jacksonville Florida carrying families of the U S S Franklin D Roosevelt crew from Bremerton Washington about nine families aboard with about 125 children aboard and a baggage car echoing with pets as the train heads for Florida due Wednesday.

Florida U.S.S Franklin D. Roosevelt Bremerton Wash Jacksonville Fla

Miss Chandler to Complete Retirement from Methodist Church

Miss Edith Chandler, longtime deaconess of the First Methodist Church since 1925, will complete her retirement this summer after a period of semi retirement. The Minnesota Conference session at Hamline University, St. Paul, concluded with staff changes and new assignments for several clergy and lay leaders.

Edith Chandler First Methodist Church Joan Norman Oshkosh Wis Methodist Conference Hamline University St. Paul William J. Campbell Campbell Wilfred Plummer E. H. Knehans Mary MacNichol Spring Valley Minneapolis

Austin Area Service Men Celebrate Training Completions

Pvt James A Groth son of Mr and Mrs Robert E Groth Spring Valley completed artillery surveyor training at Fort Sill Oklahoma in the 617th Field Artillery Observation Battalion He entered the Army last January and graduated Spring Valley High School in 1955 Nolan L Johnson age 19 son of Mr and Mrs Bennin Johnson Austin Route 2 was promoted to specialist third class at Fort Benning Georgia He is in the 577th Engineer Construction Battalion and a former Le Barron Body Shop employee who joined the Army in January 1955 after basic at Fort Knox Kentucky.

Minnesota Harold Clark Grand Meadow-Racine Alfred Anderson Brownsdale-Dexter Charles Burnham Lansing-Blooming Prairie Ronald Ormsby Austin Afton South Bend Ind Garrett Biblical Institute Evanston Ill Ormsby Burt Dibble Park Gary Goebel Joel Phelps Goebel Hamline Phelps James A. Groth Robert E. Groth Spring Valley Fort Sill Oklo Groth Fort Leonard Wood, Mo Spring Valley High School Nolan L. Johnson Bennin Johnson Austin Rt. 2 Fort Benning, Ga Johnson Austin High School Co. A le Barron Army Fort Knox, Ky

William Gladstone Faces Final Term as PM at 83

The text notes that William Gladstone served as Great Britain's prime minister for the last time when he was 83 years old, highlighting a late career milestone in the reformist statesman’s tenure.

William Gladstone Great Britain

Court narrows scope of Eisenhower security program

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the federal employee security program does not apply to nonsensitive civilian jobs. Justice Harlan wrote the majority, joined by Warren, Black, Frankfurter, Douglas, and Burton. Dissent by Justice Clark warned of a government full of subversives. Kendrick M. Cole, a former FDA inspector, was fired in January 1954 over security grounds after refusing to discuss private associations.

Washington Supreme Court Eisenhower Harlan Warren Black Frankfurther Douglas Burton Clark Reed Minton Kendrick M. Cole New York Federal Food and Drug Administration Cole Pri

Scout Council selects Ced ar Valley District leaders

Scout Council Bob Abbott is named Spam land District chairman with Bob Laugen as vice chairman. Ken Ward Kermit Hoversten and Bob Laugen win other districts seats. Appointments include Hoversten advancement chair Warren MacLaren Phil Goldberg camping chair Clarence Smith finance Howard Himle health and safety G P Budd leadership training.

Bob Abbott Spamland Cedar Valley Koy Scouts of America Bob Laugen Ken Ward Kermit Hoversten Hoversten Warren MacLaren Phil Golberg Clarence Smith Howard Himle G. P. Budd

Argentina rebels face military court rulings amid crackdown

The Argentine supreme military court met in emergency session to decide rebel prisoners. Reports said two rebel officers and 22 civilians were shot during quelling the revolt. seven more officers and seven noncommissioned officers were later executed, including ringleader Col Oscar Cogorno. Observers say firing squad tactics may curb further plots against Aramburu's regime. Communists denounced the weekend uprising.

Argentina Supreme Military Court Oscar Lorenzo Cogorno 7Th Infantry Regiment la Plata Alberto Eduardo Cortines Ricardo Iba Seta Aramburu Peronistas

Senate panel backs admin on foreign aid bill amid House fight

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee favored the administration in Eisenhower’s 4.9 billion dollar foreign aid request for the coming year starting July 1. The panel began closed door voting on the bill as House action earlier approved a 3.8 billion dollar program with 1.1 billion more than last year.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee House Eisenhower Congress Europe U.S Yugoslavia

Do and Donts of Using Contact Cement in Home Repairs

Practical guidance on bonding with contact cement detailing surface prep application with notched spreader or brush, drying times 30 minutes to one hour,雙 positioning accuracy, and cautions about air bubbles, oversize stock, and limits of the adhesive.

Livestock Judging Set Tuesday Night in Hormel Yards

The first practice for livestock project members is at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the Geo A Hormel Co classroom located in the northwest corner of the yards. Regular summer practices under the Mower County Extension Office aim to teach selecting good market stock and high scoring individuals for the general livestock judging team as announced by County Agent Donald Hasbargen. Subsequent sessions will be held each Tuesday.

Geo. A. Hormel & Co Mower County Extension Office Donald Hasbargen

Foam Rubber Cushions for Home Projects

This note explains foam rubber as a versatile padding material available in sizes and shapes. It can be cut bent folded rolled sewn and cemented with rubber cement. Cut with water dipped scissors and oversize by a quarter inch for snug fabric covering.

Chicago Man Drowns in Lake Vermillion

A 33 year old Chicago man, Stanley Balko, died after falling from a boat into Lake Vermillion while fishing with his brother Edward. Investigators suspect a heart attack may have caused the fall. Edward Balko searched the lake but failed to locate him by noon. Stanley Balko leaves a widow and two sons, ages 5 and 9.

Cook Minn Chicago Stanley Balko Vermillion Balko Edward

Formula for Spraying Apple Trees to Prevent Worms

Advice emphasizes a six or more application spray program timed properly to keep apples worm free. A free copy of the full program can be obtained from the local county agricultural agent. Proper timing ensures insects are not inside the fruit before you notice.

Peggy Nielsen and G A Wellik wed in Fargo church

In Olivet English Lutheran Church Fargo on Saturday evening Peggy A Nielsen daughter of Mrs Peter H Nielsen Fargo and the late Mr Nielsen married Gerald A Wellik son of Mr and Mrs A F Wellik Elkton The Rev Nelson F Preus officiated The couple will live at 314 Washington Court Mankato where the groom attends Mankato Teachers College The bride a Fargo High School Wahpeton Science graduate has been employed at Mayo Clinic Rochester

Olivet English Lutheran Church Fargo N. D Peggy A. Nielsen Peter H. Nielsen Mr. Nielsen Gerald A. Wellik A. F. Wellik Rose M. Nielsen Walter Nielsen William Nielsen Minneapolis Pamela Kranch Lee Ann Kisser Arthur Baron Minnesota Wisconsin Wellik Washington Court Mankato Fargo High School Wahpeton Science Whapeton N. C Mayo Clinic Rochester Arlene Elizabeth Schulz Edward Richard Greenthaner Trinity Lutheran Church Waltham Ernest Schulz Austin E. A. Greentaner Roswell N. M P. L Friedrich Erma Zach Houston Texas Duane Wuertz Seward Neb Chantilly

Shower honors LaVonne Bawek before marriage

Miss LaVonne Bawek was honored at a Sunday afternoon shower at 1902 East Winona home of Mrs. Robert Bawek. Co hosts were Mrs. Almon Haney Mrs. Melvin Bawek and Mrs. Donald Underdahl. Door prize went to Mrs. Marshall Haney. The couple will marry June 23 at Queen of Angels Church.

LaVonne Bawek Robert Bawek E. Winona Almon Haney Melvin Bawek Donald Underdahl Marshall Haney Miss Bawek Eugene Underdahl Queen of Angels Church

Personal notes from Mas City reunion and visits

Mr and Mrs John Jost and Mark 702 Harrison attended a Mas on City reunion Sunday. Mr and Mrs John W Smith Sylvia and Sharon 1915 McKinley and Miss Beverly Arndt spent weekend with A3C Jack F Smith Scott AFB. Mr and Mrs Ralph Waters entertained Sunday for Nora Waters birthday with Martin Holte Len Haney Kenneth Jarvis Nils Hiller Henry Dugan Robert Weik Michael Joey Becker. Mr and Mrs Joseph Kaput returned from Adelphi Md visit with daughter and son in law and Mae Rock St Paul.

John _ Jost Mark Harrison J. A. Buss Albert Lea Mason City John W. Smith Sylvia Sharon McKinley Beverly Arndt Jack F. Smith Scott Air Force Base Ill Ralph Waters Nora Waters Martin Holte Len Haney Kenneth Jarvis Nils Hiller Henry Dugan Robert Weik Michael Joey Becker Joseph Kaput John J. Hruby Adelphi Mae Rock St. Paul

Greentaner-Greenhaler Wedding in Waltham to Hawaii

Lt. and Mrs. Greentaner marry in Trinity Lutheran Church Waltham with Arlene Schulz as bride. The couple will reside in Kaneohe Bay Hawaii after a wedding trip through the Dakotas and southwestern states.

Mrs. Greenthaner Hawaii Werner Wuertz Edna Zack Virginia Weiser Mildred Hammedahl Marjorie Meyer Delores Juhnke Marilyn Wuertz Barbara Wuertz Garda Clayton Carol Dorn Dakotas Colorado Arizona Nevada New Mexico California Greentaner Kaneohe Bay Greenthaner Austin High School Concordia College St. Paul St Greenthaner Concordia High School Austin Texas

Bridge Engineer Adams Retires After 43 Years

W N Neil Adams of Ames, a longtime bridge design engineer with the Iowa State Highway Commission, retires Friday after 43 years of service. He is the second oldest commission employee by tenure, outranked only by J A Paulson. Spirit Lake area notes report 225 members attended the Iowa Food Distributor's Association spring conference at West Okoboji Lake, opening Friday and closing Sunday.

Ames W. N Neil) Adams Iowa State Highway Commission Commission Adams J. A. Paulson Cedar Rapids Spirit Lake Iowa Assa West Okoboji Lake

Lions state convention opens in Waterloo with events

The Iowa Lions convention started in Waterloo for three days of talks and entertainment. Sunday featured a luncheon golf tournament and a memorial service for 76 Lions who died last year. Business sessions began Monday.

Waterloo Iowa Lions State Convention

Oelwein youths held after armory burglary spree

Two Oelwein youths aged 16 and 17 are in custody on $2,500 bond each after admitting break ins at the Oelwein National Guard Armory. They seized 10 pistols seven bayonets and 1,000 rounds of ammunition. Authorities say one youth also admitted 14 other local break ins this month. Loot from the armory and part of other thefts have been recovered.

West Union Oelwein Oelwein National Guard Oewein

Boy Drowns at Trenton Lake near Williston

Wayne Arnson seventeen, son of Mr and Mrs Beattie Arnson of rural Williston, drowned Sunday afternoon in Trenton Lake seventeen miles west of Williston.

Williston N.D Wayne Arnson Beattie Arnson Trenton Lake Here

Youth Drowns While Swimming River in Wisconsin

Osceola Wisconsin reports the drowning of 16 year old Curtis Gamer from Shafer Minnesota while attempting to swim the St. Croix River on Sunday. The incident occurred during a weekend outing affecting local families and the boy's home community.

Osceola Wis Shafer Minn Curtis Gamer St. Croix

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R. Weeks Fairview Cemetery Hayfield Funeral East St. Olaf D. J. Borge Church Hayfield Funeral Home East Oakland Ave Henry F. Ohde Albert Hopfer Son Aucts Ient Transportation Mayer Greenwich Douglas Wilson S. River Robert W. Petersen Mandan, N.D Miss Chandler Rev Plummer Knehans Abbott Scout Council Sen H. Alexander Smith RNJ Colden Dairy Robin Bird William Munch Decatur Mary Hormel Yards Peggy Nielsen G. A. Wellik Fargo Church Nelson F. Preus Yvonne Brekke Arlys Kjos Peter W. Nielsen Juliet Beverly Nielsen Betty Nielsen Lorina Remmich Cheryl Nielsen Marvin Lee Abrahamson James Round West Concord Bestman Max Benson Elkton Larry Nielsen Anne Greenthaner Helen Schulz Sharon Schramm Diane Fahrman Daniel Fahrman Victor Schulz Robert Schulz Jerry Meschke Iowa News LIONS Josep Ugh Helena Rubinstein Deep Helena Rubinsteinw Austin Drug Walgreen Agency Sterling
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