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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1961

Page

15

Market cattle and lamb prices shown for Austin and St Paul sale

Market report lists 1961 prices across cattle hogs and lambs at Austin and St Paul. Includes grading by weight, sow, boar, veal, and various US grade categories with corresponding prices. Also notes New York dairy and egg prices and market conditions for cattle, hogs, and sheep.

Austin Barrows and Gilte Ereers STOW CPOE Bbbadecdiace Beseetiees Piunne Bobbiade Ks Sacccae Cfiree EAL U.S ST. Paul SOUTH

Hill Gendbien Win 24 Hour Le Mans Road Race

Phil Hill and Olivier Gendbien won the Le Mans 24 hour race with their Ferrari covering 2,782.19 miles at an average 115.92 mph. The Ferrari duo set a distance record, with Mairesse and Parks second and Noble and Guichet third, while Americans Thompson and Pabst finished fourth in a Maserati.

LE Mans France Phil Hill Santa Monica Calif Olivier Gendbien Hill Willy Mairesse Belgium Mike Parks Britain Pierre Noble Jean Guichet

African Clergy Arrive in New York Catholic Census

The Catholic Digest reports 2000 native Africans serving as priests in the church, 30 African bishops, one African cardinal, and 5000 African nuns in the global church presence based in New York.

New York Catholic Digest

Lutheran Brotherhood Reaches Record 235 Million in New Business

The Minneapolis based fraternal life insurance society, Lutheran Brotherhood, reported a record new business volume of nearly 235 million dollars for the year 1960. The milestone reflects strong demand for its life insurance and annuity products among its members.

Minneapolis — Lutheran Brotherhood

Careful Salesman Requests Police List in Salina Door to Door

A book salesman sought from Salina police a list of names and addresses of officers. He claimed the data would help him avoid calling on policemen during sales rounds. Salina enforces an ordinance discouraging door to door selling and authorizes arrest for resident complaints.

Salina, Kan Salina

Poison ivy blaze devastates Griswold home

Mrs. William Fogarty attempted to burn poison ivy around her Griswold residence and caused a fire that damaged the house for thousands of dollars. Firefighters intervened and the ivy was killed.

Griswold Conn William Fogarty

Two Tulsa Insurance Partners Die Within Month

In Tulsa, A. L. Farmer aged 85 and Abraham E. Duran aged 77, both longtime partners in a 54 year insurance firm, died within a month of each other.

Tulsa Okla Tulsa Insurance A. L. Farmer Abraham E. Duran

Doctor Francis Pottenger Sr. Dies at 91 in Los Angeles

Dr. Francis Marion Pottenger Sr., 91, a pioneer in tuberculosis work and past president of the American College of Physicians, died Saturday in Los Angeles. He was a former professor of medicine at the University of Southern California and was born in Sater, Ohio.

Los Angeles Francis Marion Pottenger Sr American College of Physicians University of Southern California Sater Ohio

Lightning strikes farmer as he walks from tractor

Alvin Rall aged 37 father of three was killed by a midafternoon lightning bolt while walking from his tractor during a thundershower on his farm 14 miles southeast of Ashley North Dakota.

Ashley, N.D Alvin Rall Rall Ashley

Thompson Led Nation's First Drive-In Food Stores

Joe C Thompson 60, board chairman of Southland Corp., helped put into operation the nation's first drive-in food stores. Thompson headed a multimillion-dollar company with more than 300 Texas stores and 105 on the East Coast.

Dallas Tex Joe C Thompson Southland Corp Thompson Texas

Stocks Rise and Fall Through Midday Trading

Stocks on the New York Exchange move with mixed gains and losses at 1 PM. Major movers include Abbott, Allied Chemical, Am Motors, AT&T, Boeing, Chrysler, RCA, Ford, General Electric, US Steel, Westinghouse, and Kennecott. Trading shows varied percentages across sectors as investors weigh earnings and market shifts.

Abbott L Allied Ch Minn Minn P&l Amerada Am Can Am M&fy Morrell At&t Nat Dairy Anaconda Arch Can Nor Pac Armour St Pw Avco Corp Nwst Airs Beth Steel Penney Boeing Air Case JI Phil Pet Pillsbury Chi& NW Polarid Chrysler RCA Comw Ed Douglas Shell Shell Oi Dow Chem 80% Sinclair duPont 215 Socony East Rod St Brands Ford Mot Cal Gen Elec St Oil Ind Gen Foods St Oil NJ Gen Mills Sunray Goodrich Swift&Co Goodyear Texaco GtNoRy Texas Ins Greyhound Truax Tra Homesik UN Pac

Why Can't We Draw Hearts Together Wilson Asks Grads

At the University of Minnesota 2,850 graduates received degrees as President O Meredith Wilson urged a civlized future. He warned two moral burdens betrayal of ideals and fear of war and criticized material obsession while calling for human sympathy as universal as intellect.

Wilson Grads Minneapolis O. Meredith Wilson University of Minnesota

Austin Area Servicemen Highlights From War Update

Ensign Gerald Anderson completed a one week leave after graduating from Officers Candidate School in Newport R I. Charles K Schmeichel arrived in Germany joining Solst Quarter master Company in Furth as a supply handler. Peter R Olson, Y 3c USN, serves aboard USS Tortuga during Exercise Green Light off California with Royal Canadian Navy support. phase may include amphibious landings by the First Marine Division at Camp Pendleton.

Gerald Anderson Gilbert Anderson Osage Iowa Officers Candidate School Newport, R. J Charles K. Schmeichel Albert L. Schmeichel 11Th Ave Germany Solst Quartermaster Company Schmeichel Furth Fort Ord Calif Austin High School Peter R. Olson USN Agnes Olson Grand Meadow Minn California Navy Marine Corps Royal Canadian Navy First Marine Division Camp Pendleton

Captain Parkhurst family returns home from England tour

Captain and Mrs. G J Parkhurst and their sons have returned to the United States after a tour of duty in England and will visit his parents Mr and Mrs G H Parkhurst in Carpenter Iowa.

G. J. Parkhurst and United States England G. H Parkhurst Carpenter, Iowa

Pigeon Hatches Hopeful Nest at Tulsa World Building

A hopeful pigeon nests on a ledge of the Tulsa World Building near the photo studios. A reporter notes the bird is attempting to hatch two eggs while a flash bulb waits nearby.

Tulsa Okla Tulsa World Building

Don’t Drive Yourself to Death Column by Jamestown Chief

Jamestown Post Journal columnist Police Chief John Paladino writes a weekly piece urging safe driving. He cautions readers about reckless behavior behind the wheel and promotes responsible use of the road to prevent fatal accidents in the Jamestown area.

Jamestown, N. Y John Paladino Jamestown Jamestown Post- Journal

First official Colorado highway bridge replaced near Aspen

The Castle Creek bridge near Aspen, the state highway system's first bridge, was replaced this year. The original 1891 bridge cost 12540 dollars, while the new structure cost 205191 dollars.

Aspen, Colo Castle Creek Aspen

Kennedy to celebrate 44th birthday in Boston dinner

President Kennedy will mark his 44th birthday on May 29 with a Democratic fundraising dinner at Commonwealth Armory in Boston. An estimated 5 000 attendees are expected.

Boston Kennedy Commonwealth Armory

Eichmann Memoirs Denounced as Forgery in Court

In Jerusalem, Adolf Eichmann’s counsel decried published memoirs as a forgery, arguing Life magazine excerpts and a transcript were obtained without proper initialing of pages by journalist Wilhelm Lassen. The defense contends the material was unsanctioned and colored by the journalist, challenging its use against Eichmann as duress-free testimony. The trial resumes next week with Eichmann’s defense to begin.

Jerusalem Adolf Eichmann Eichmann Robert Servatius Fichmann Life Magazine Wilhen Lassen Argentina Servatius Sassen Gideon Hausner

Red Flag Flies in Boston Harbor

A Soviet flag flew today in Boston harbor marking the first sighting in years. A Soviet trawler docked Sunday to land its captain Artsev V. Grigorievich aged 33 who sought treatment for gastritis.

Boston Artsev V. Grigorievich

Smooth Sailing to World's Fair

New York AP says Fair President Robert Moses announced a $3.5 million marina expansion near the Flushing fairgrounds. Dredging will double pier berths to 430 and add 350 offshore moorings for yacht travel to the 1964-65 world’s fair.

New York Robert Moses Flushing

Victor Weiberg elected WWI veterans commander in Minnesota

Victor Weiberg of Minneapolis was elected commander of the Minnesota Veterans of World War I chapter at a three day convention in Hibbing. About 426 veterans attended as Winona was chosen as the site of the 192 meeting.

Hibbing, Minn Victor Weiberg Minneapolis Winona

Minnesota Youth Republicans Convene Workshops June 23 24

Nine congressmen including Clark MacGregor and Albert Quie join the national Young Republican convention in Minneapolis for political workshops on agriculture campaigning and civil rights. Former Vice President Richard Nixon is listed as a convention speaker.

Minneapolis Clark MacGregor Albert Quie Minnesota Richard Nixon

American opens British Amateur with win in opening round

Frank Bostock of Phoenix Arizona defeated Keith Tate of England 3 and 2 in the opening round at Turnberry Scotland.

Turnberry Scotland Frank Bostock Phoenix Ariz Keith Tate England

Swedish royal plans wedding of Sigvard Bernadotte

The second son of King Gustaf Adolf VI, Count Sigvard Bernadotte, age 54, intends to marry a divorced shopkeeper, according to Stockholm morning newspapers.

Stockholm Gustaf Adolf VI of Sweden Sigvard Bernadotte

Kennedy Revoked Ike Plan to Aid Cuban Freedom Fighters

Washington AP Republican leaders accuse President Kennedy of rescinding the Eisenhower air power plan to protect Cuban freedom fighters. Miller calls it a tragic mistake, while Scott and Clark criticize the administration for abandoning Cuban invaders and discuss Nixon’s alleged knowledge.

Washington William E. Miller Kennedy Miller Clark Eisenhower Richard M. Nixon Scott Nixon California Organization of American States Cuba

Torrey Ends 31 Years in Minnesota Senate Service

H. Y. Torrey of Duluth concludes 31 years in the Minnesota Senate and as secretary he has served 21 years. He says he is done as secretary but may return in another capacity if his help is needed.

Senate The

Five Day Forecast for Minnesota Temperatures and Rain

Minnesota five day forecast shows highs from 74 to 81 degrees and lows from 51 to 58. Temperatures average about 38 degrees above normal with cooler northern areas early in the period. Expect occasional thunderstorms and total precipitation around 0.25 to 1.0 inches depending on location.

Minnesota

Faulk Wins Women’s Round Robin Golf Title in New Rochelle

Mary Lena Faulk, the Georgia star from Thomasville, captures the Women’s Round Robin title at Wyagyk Country Club in New Rochelle New York. She outpoints Louise Suggs by two points finishing tied for medal honors with Patty Berg Beverly Hanson and Marylynn Smith. Faulk earned 1100 top prize after rounds of 74 75 72 72 72 and climbed from fourth to first on the final green with a birdie four advancing her to the lead over the 6 294 yard par 72 course.

New Rochelle N.Y Mary Lena Faulk Thomasville Nashville Patty Berg Beverly Hanson Marylynn Smith Miss Faulk

Wheat harvest forecast signals large surplus this year

Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department will release mid afternoon its first combined forecast for winter and spring wheat crops. The forecast is expected to approach last year's 1.36 billion bushels, the second largest harvest on record, as harvest begins in the southwest.

Washington Southwest Agriculture Department

Governor Erbes Plane Forced Down Near Grinnell

Governor Norman Erbe was aboard a flight from South Bend to Des Moines when engine trouble forced the National Guard plane to land near Grinnell Iowa. The governor was later flown to Des Moines by Val Levant of Brooklyn. The pilot said power was lost about 25 miles west of Iowa City and a guard plane collected the pilot.

Grinnell Towa Gov Norman Erbe South Bend Ind Des Moines Val Levant Brooklyn National Guard Iowa City

British and Soviet Scientists Launch Venus Rocket Hunt

British and Soviet scientists begin a full scale joint effort at Jodrell Bank to locate signals from the Venusnik mission. Launched February 12 the rocket aimed to reach the Venus vicinity and pass within sixty thousand miles before entering orbit.

Jodrell Bank England Soviet Union

Earthquake Devastates Iranian Villages Killing Dozens

TEHRAN Iran AP reports two villages struck by a major quake in South Iran. Death toll climbs past 60 as rescue teams search for corpses. Deh Kuheh 500 miles south of Tehran left 1500 residents homeless after the quake. Kahneh suffered total destruction of seven houses.

Tehran Iran Deh Kuheh Kahneh

Indians Sweep Royals as Essegian Homers Twice

Chuck Essegian replaced the injured Jim Piersall in the fifth inning of the first game and homered twice driving in five runs. he also doubled home the winning run in the ninth of the second game as Cleveland beat Kansas City 7 3 and 4 3. Sandy Koufax earned his sixth straight win for the Dodgers, fanning 10 while limiting the Phillies to five hits in a 6 3 victory.

Chuck Essegian Indians Jimmy Piersall Essegian Kansas City Sandy Koufax Dodgers Phillies Philadelphia

Boy, 9, Drowns in Iowa Farm Pond

Daniel Eugene Hail, nine, drowned Friday while swimming with two brothers and two sisters on a farm pond eight miles northwest of Indianola. He could not swim and fell from the shoulders of his step-uncle Larry Northern of Des Moines into deep water and disappeared.

Indianola Iowa Daniel Eugene Hail Here Daniel Larry Northern Des Moines

New York Editor James Karabatos Dies of Cancer

James Karabatos, 50, editor of the National Herald a Greek and American daily newspaper, died Sunday after battling cancer in New York.

New York James Karabatos The National Herald

St Augustine Church Scene of Patterson Bates Wedding

Patricia Ann Bates and Leonard A Patterson wed at St. Augustine Church at 10 am on Saturday with Rev. Daniel Corcoran officiating. The bride wore organza over tulle with Corday lace, a chapel train, orange blossom crown and pearl veil. she carried a white prayerbook.

St. Augustine Church Patterson-Bates Patricia Ann Bates Leonard A. Patterson Clarence Bates 8Th Ave. NW Russell Patterson Austin Rt. 1 Daniel Corcoran Mary Cronan Jon Romer Peggy Patricia A. Sieh Sharon Yankovich Miss Flanagan Cindy Bates Barbara Bates Bruce Bates Bestman Ronald Rinenauer Royce Daniels Merlin Bakke Gary Bates Joe Bates Robert Oliphant

Social notes and weddings across the region

Personal notes detail travel and visits among families from Minneapolis to Tacoma and New York. A Pacelli High School graduation party honors Beverly Bawek and Joanne Haney with relatives from multiple cities attending. A Pacelli graduate, Loneta Gayle Heimer, is celebrated at a family dinner. the couple Bruce Bates and Patricia Livermore plan a Milwaukee home.

Beverly Bawek Joanne Haney Gilbert Bawek 1St Ave Almon Haney Pacelli High School Waterloo Stacyville Tappi Adams Mankato Louis LaValley Loneta Gayle Heimer St. Edward's Church Richard Louden Shirley Tapp Pearl Bates Patricia Livermore Nancy Deick Kathry Warmka Judy Halvorson Joan Fenner Patterson Humbolt Ave Milwaukee Austin Junior College Dechteu and Masche

Local Families Attend Graduations and Celebrations

Mr and Mrs S K Mitchell Minneapolis and others listed hosted events as Soweta plans to enter Manka to State College in fall. Alvin Anderson and family entertained 50 relatives at Todd Park for daughter Marjorie’s graduation. Richard Rud family spent weekend at St Peter visiting Harol Hoffmeister. they attended a birthday party for Hoffmeister and a bridal shower for Miss Lavonne Hingerman Belle Plaine.

Alvin Anderson Oakland Ave Todd Park Marjorie Richard Rud 13Th Ave St. Peter Harol Hoffmeister Sir. Hoffmeister LaVonne Hingerman Belle Plaine

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