Miss Lockman and Miss Ristine Win First Night at Miss Minnesota
The first night of the 1968 Miss Minnesota Pageant featured 67 contestants in three divisions. Priscilla Lockman won the talent division singing The Kiss, while Caroline Ristine led in swim wear. The pageant continues through Saturday with preliminaries at 7 30 p.m. and finals at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lea
Priscilla Lockman
Miss Lockman
Nellie Forbush
South Pacific
Albert Lea Community Theater
Miss Ristine
Ken Carter
Jack Rosenberg
Edward Jirele, Jr
Walter Nordin, Jr
Jirele
Minnesota
Charlotte Ann Sims
Atlantic City
Sandra Gronowski
School Board Boosts Administrators Pay and Contracts
The board approved a committee to evaluate certificated personnel, authorized leaves for PERA staff, and hired auditors to review books at about 1800 dollars. New contracts cover 20 teachers, including Ebling, Guentzel, Hastings, Hollmann, Johnson, Kilmer, Laumann, Mayer, Nelson, Oyen, Sauer, Strating, Tamke, Thorvaldson, Villas, Wasson, and others. Supt. Mickelson noted only a few positions remain open as the district enters the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers Council
Vernon Nordaine
Supt
Irwin Mickelson
PERA
Bowlby
Tollefson and
Larson
Certified Public Accountants
Gary Ebling
Austin
Evelyn Guentzel
St. Cloud State College
Pine City
Mound
Lincoln
Neb
Mary Hastings
University of Minnesota
Lyle, LeRoy
Austin State Junior College
Dorothy Hollmann
Armour
S. D
Salem
Douglas County
Southern State College
Springfield
Diane Johnson
Mankato State College
St. James
Lola Johnson
Mt. Sinai Hospital
Myron Jordan
Arlo Kilmer
New Ulm
Granada
Minn
Vicki Kilmer
Trimont
Winona State College
Monte C
Strating
Edgeley
N. D
Moorhead State College
Holly A. Tamke
Battle Lake
Grace L. Thorvaldson
Bartsville
Sharon L. Villas
Rochester
Hayfield
Katherine A. Wasson
Alexandria
Michelson
Stolzenberg Named Convention Delegate
Ray Stolzenberg secretary treasurer of the Austin Musicians Assn will represent Local 766 AFM at the 71st annual Musicians AFL-CIO convention in Shreveport Louisiana The gathering opens Monday and runs through Thursday June 20 with reports from officials and elections for internationals delegates More than 1200 delegates from 700 locals and 275000 professional musicians are expected to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Stolzenberg
Austin Musicians Assn
American Federation of Musicians
Afl-Cio
of Musicians
of Musicians Union
Shreveport
Convention
Herman Kenin
Stanley Bailard
U.S
Canada
Dudley Receives Zoology Degree at UNH Commencement
The University of New Hampshire awarded more than 950 degrees during the 98th annual commencement in Snively Arena. Stephen A. Dudley of Austin Route 3 earned a Bachelor of Arts in zoology among graduating seniors and other advanced degree recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of New Hampshire
Durham
N. H
Snively Arena
Stephen A. Dudley
Austin Rt. 3
Fett Reports Car Vandalism in Austin Neighborhood
Austin Police received a report of car vandalism on a Wednesday night. George Fett of 801 19th St. SW said vandals used a slingshot to shatter his windshield and dent the doors and fenders while his car was parked at home between 10:45 p m and 7:45 a m. Estimated damage is 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fett
19Th St. SW
Traffic Mishaps Reported in Austin Police Blotter
Three traffic incidents were investigated by Austin Police with no injuries. A hit-and-run damaged Gladys Bednar’s parked car on 6th Ave NW. an Austin Cab collided with Harold Robinson’s car in the Holiday Inn lot. two pickups collided at W Oakland Ave and 1st St SW with modest damage totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Gladys Bednar
12Th St
6Th Ave
Holiday Inn
Austin Cab Co
Alvie Emery
10Th St
Harold Robinson
Marshall
Minn
Robinson
Oakland Ave
1St St. SW
District Court Awards Brabecs Damages in Condemnation Case
A jury awarded $6,280 to Mr. and Mrs. C. Joe Brabec and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Brabec of rural Blooming Prairie in a condemnation action for an electric transmission line right of way. The Dairyland Power Cooperative petitioned for the easement. the Brabecs had previously accepted $2,073 from court commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Joe Brabec
Kenneth Brabec
Brabec
Dairyland Power Cooperative
LaCrosse
Wis
Brabecs
William Bandler
Lawrence Maus
Baudler and
Baudler
Austin
Former GM Youth Receives Diploma
Augusta L Wagner attends grandson John F Wagner V’s graduation from St Anthony Village High School in Minneapolis. John son of John W and ______ Wagner, formerly of Grand Meadow, active in band sports German Club and Young Life. He plans to attend University of Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow
Minn
Augusta L. Wagner
John F. Wagner
Twin Cities
St. Anthony Village
Minneapolis
John W. Wagner
John
Young Life
University of
Control of Loose Running Dogs Discussed at Hayfield
Hayfield council discussed curbing loose dogs and approved an agreement with Ben Kruger who will provide the equipment to corral strays. The meeting covered nursing home progress, job referrals, dump operations, a small pay raise for two officials, delinquent water invoices, and attendance at the Minnesota Municipalities convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayfield
Minn
Hayfield Village
Ben Kruger
Arnold Fredriksen
Superintendent of Public Works
Minnesota Municipalities Convention
Fieldcrest Nursing Home
River Trails Girl Scouts Acquire 732 Acre Camping Site
The River Trail Girl Scouts buy a 732 acre valley near Houston Minnesota for future camp expansion. The site features a spring fed lake, deer and 40 bird species, five tent area clusters, day camp, dining hall, riding stable and swimming pool with plans for winterized, year round use and a $500000 fundraising and architectural plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Trails Girl Scouts
Houston
River Trail Girl Scouts
Minnesota
Girl Scout Council
Houston County
Pacelli High School crowns historic largest senior class
The largest Pacelli High School graduation to date honored 171 seniors. Address delivered by Rev. Paul Halloran of Newman Center Mankato State College. Names listed include Lavonne Albright Sandra Allen Diane Anderley Darrell Baldus Judith Bassett and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacelli High School
Paul Halloran
Newman Center
Mankato State College
Lavonne Albright
Sandra Allen
Diane Anderley
Darrell Baldus
Judith Bassett
Susan Bastyr
David Bates
Michael Baumann
Barbara Becker
Marilyn Bellrichard
Pamela Bellrichard
Patricia Bellrichard
Jane Berdan
Arnold Berg
Janis Bernardy
Patricia Bernatz
Bruce Brill
Judith Brinkman
Stephen Burzinski
Lawrence Bushaw
Thomas Capp
Rose Carroll
Susan Carroll
Patricia Cassidy
Sandra Ciola
Maureen Clements
Mark Clemon
Brian Coleman
Maureen Coleman
Catherine Conway
Laverne Coons
Mary Couvrette
Ronald Coyle
Joan Cress
Marsha Cummings
Marsha Dolan
Craig Dombrock
Sheila Donovan
John Enright
Mary Ann Enright
Mary Epley
Chris Evenson
Bonnie Fairfield
Kathleen Freiheit
Nancy Freiheit
Nancy Geraghty
Beverly Gerber
Diane Gerber
Dennis Gilgenbach
Fileen Gilles
Patricia Gomer
Gregory Goodnature
Marilyn Graff
Gary Grant
Terry Grunwaldt
Kathleen Haeny
Richard Hagan
Rowland Halverson
Mary Haney
Paul Hardwick
Roxanne Headington
David Heegard
Barry Heise
Michael Helebrant
Pamela Henderson
Catherine Herzog
Linda Hoeppner
Corinne Holdgrafer
Mary Ingram
Rita Janning
Thomas Jenkins
Lynette Johnson
Patricia Johnson
Jane Jones
Linda Judd
Mary Jo Kasak
Mary Keefe
Patricia Keenan
Thomas Keenan
Ryan Kemmerick
Nancy Kinney
Duane Kocik
David Komurka
Mary Krebsbach
Robert Krebsbach
Ruth Krebsbach
Diane Kroc
Mark Ruth
Lawrence Langowski
LaJean Larson
Donald LaVallie
Renee LaVelle
Keith Leif
Barbara Leighton
Lynette
Area Students on Honors List at St Johns University
Austin area students Donald E. Jones Ricky D. Althoff and R Peter Ulland were named to the spring term honors list at St Johns University Collegeville Minnesota Jones is a sophomore sociology major with a 371 GPA Althoff a freshman physics major with a 350 GPA and Ulland a freshman pre medicine major with a 350 GPA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Area
St. John’s University
Collegeville
Minn
Donald E. Jones
Donald F. Jones
8Th Pl
Ricky D. Althoff
Dennis Althoff
2Nd Ave
R. Peter Ulland
P. Ulland
Austin Rt. 3
Donald
Ricky
Peter
Faribault State Hospital Leader to Retire
Dr. Edward J. Engberg, superintendent of Faribault State Hospital, will retire June 30 after 31 years heading the state’s largest residential facility for the mentally retarded. He will be honored at the Minnesota Association for Retarded Children convention at the College of St. Catherine with a plaque for his devoted service. The three day event includes other awards to groups and individuals from Minnesota Sertoma Club and various local boards and projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Engberg
Faribault State Hospital
Minnesota Assn
College of St. Catherine, St. Paul
Engberg
University of Minnesota
St. Paul
St. Joseph Hall
Willis Sewall
St. Louis Park
National Assn
Chief Nelson Attends Police Assn Meeting
Austin Police Chief Robert Nelson travels to Minneapolis for a three day joint meeting of the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Assn and the Minnesota League of Municipalities. The gathering runs Wednesday through Friday and covers crime legislation officer training for small towns and officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Robert Nelson
Minneapolis
Minnesota Chiefs of Police Assn
Minnesota League of Municipalities
Frederick Seeks GOP Endorsement for State Rep Seat
Frederick Mel Frederick 38 West Concord businessman and Dodge County GOP chairman seeks the party endorsement for State Representative District 3B. The district covers all of Dodge County and rural Olmsted County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Minn
Mel Frederick
Dodge County
Republican
GOP
Olmsted County
Heart Fund Memorials Received By Minnesota Heart Assn
Memorials honoring Harold Gaste of Austin and Earl C. Tiegen of Adams were submitted to the Minnesota Heart Association. Mrs. Lucille Lane of Austin, Mower County Memorial chairman, announced the gifts.
Maus Named Baudler Firm Associate in Austin and Spring Valley
Lawrence Maus, son of Mr and Mrs E P Maus, joins Baudler and Baudler as an associate. He will work in Spring Valley with an affiliated office opening July 1 and spend part of each week in the Austin office. Maus is a 1959 Austin High School grad and Illinois Law graduate 1967. He is not married and is a member of Phi Alpha Delta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Maus
E. P. Maus
8Th Ave
Baudler and Baudler
Maus
Spring Valley
Baudler
Austin
Austin State Junior College
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Law School
Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity
Otto Baudler
William Baudler
Richard Baudler
Bryan Baudler
Bible School Program At Toeterville Closes With Mission Talk
Vacation Bible School at St. Peter Lutheran Church Toeterville Iowa closed with morning worship led by teachers Lynn Muller Vickie Thompson Roberta Schroeder Eleanore Grube Cheryl Ehlke Elvira Bruggeman Linda Clausen and Rev William Kamke The afternoon Mission Festival featured a pot luck dinner and speaker Rev Jack Bredfeldt of St John Lutheran Elkton who presented slides and discussed his Africa mission work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toeterville
Iowa
St. Peter Lutheran Church
Lynn Muller
Vickie Thompson
Roberta Schroeder
Eleanore Grube
Cheryl Ehlke
Elvira Bruggeman
Linda Clausen
F. A. Bruggeman
Arleigh Geffert
William Kamke
Jack Bredfeldt
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Elkton
Africa
Pageant Contestants Feted by Kiwanis Club Guests
Miss Minnesota contestants and luncheon guests were hosted by the Kiwanis Club at the Holiday Inn. Miss Charlotte Sims led a song and introduced each contestant. Conway Elton and emcee Ken Car joined Kiwanis President Orrin Bowlby in welcoming the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Kiwanis Club
Holiday Inn
Charlotte Sims
Minnesot
Conway Elton
Ken Carter
Kiwanis
Orrin Bowlby
Conore
Albert Lea Kiwaniang
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MISS
By Linda Alland
Conrad Muzik
Miss Sims
Chamber of Commerce
David McNeil
Grand Mar
MccNeil
Miss Minnesota
Lotte Sims
North Dakota
Susan Marmesh
Caroline Ristine
West St. Paul
Roberta Laumann
Mankato
Joan Mayer
Kiester
Bloomington
Owatonna
Cheryl Miller
Bemidji State College
Crookston
Ruth Ann Nelson
Black River Falls
Luther College
Decorah
Martin C. Oyen
Montevideo
St. Olaf College
Northfield
Stolzenberg
Dudley
Fett
Ray Wescott
AHS
Ben Witt
Edna Martini
Claude Bump
4Th St
Harry Christianson
1St St
Dairyland Power
James Broberg
Charles van Sickle
Madison, Wis
Warren F. Plunkett
Scoutmasters Roundtable
Todd Park
Pacelli
Rosemary Raven
John Raymond
Virginia Reagan
Colleen Reding
Daniel Reinartz
Michael Reinartz
Marlene Rensink
Teresa Rinehart
John Rockers
Victoria Rockers
Mary Ry
Mark Stadtherr
Theresa Stephani
Robert Stratton
Mark Swanson
Susan Theissen
Gregory Tipton
John Torgrimson
Nancy, Tschida
John Turck
Thomas Vesely
Ruth Viktora
John Vogel
Vernon von Feldt
Jon Wacholtz
Veronica Wacholtz
Ronald Walburn
Joan Wangen
Susan Whalen
William Wempe
Donald Wistreill
Jeffry Wolf
Nelson
Police Assn
Frederick
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