Mystery House Photo Sparks Reader Clues in Austin
Old house in Austin identified by many readers as former Jordan Mortuary and later a funeral home and car lot hub. Names and addresses of early callers are listed, with one correct tag as the Jordan Mortuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Benson
Benson
Red Owl
Frank Schroeder
Deneen
Charley Fox
Frank Mayer
John
E. C. W. Schutte
Park Motors
Jordan Mortuary
Smith House
Baseball of 1898 Recalled by Those Who Saw Lyle Team Play
The Herald recalls the Lyle baseball team circa 1898 with memories from I F Dahl and Mrs Vance Hotson. The 52 54 year old photo lists players L A Sherman Oscar Wilson Mort Kelsey Theo Jenson manager Rob ert Hughes George Everton Ted Myhre George Eastley Art Rochafellow Al Colby and others. Theodore Wilson survives. Oscar Wilson and George Eastley have died recently. Myhre was a standout pitcher at 18 with a sharp curve and strong stamina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle
Herald
Land ’O Goshen
Austin
Vance Hotson
I. F. Dahl
L. A. Sherman
Oscar Wilson
Mort Kelsey
Theo Jenson
Robert Hughes
George Everton
Ted Myhre
George Eastley
Art Rochafellow
al Colby
Theodore Wilson
Jack Jahr
N. G. Torgerson
Adams
Torgerson
Centralia
Ill
Dahl
Myhre
Albert Lea to Hold Flag Ball Tonight
Freeborn county military and semi military groups sponsor a military ball at the Albert Lea Armory for Flag Day. Dancing starts at 9 p m and a Flag Day ceremony occurs at intermission. Proceeds after expenses go to the Freeborn County Red Cross for the county blood program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeborn County
Albert Lea Armory
Freeborn County Red Cross
Stark Action Dismissed in Liquor Case
Judge Martin A. Nelson dismissed the city of Austin's case against William Stark for selling liquor to a minor due to insufficient and inconsistent evidence. The ruling followed defense attorney H. V. Plunkett's request and came after the noon recess as city attorneys rested. Stark had appealed his municipal court conviction. the council had delayed renewing his license at the Paramount Liquor Store pending the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin A. Nelson
City of
Austin
William
Mike) Stark
H. V. Plunkett
Nelson
R. A. Dunnette
Stark
Albert Lea
Paramount Liquor Store
Austin Pastors interviewed for church series draw bids
The Herald reports on the Austin Pastors series begun Feb 8, interviewing 19 pastors including a unique Catholic priest and a volunteer pastor. It lists dates of appearances, notes four churches in expansion, and features photos. a Beale cut was omitted but printed later with apologies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Herald
W. J. Lewis
Assembly of God
Wales
Great Britain
Beale Teresting
St. Olaf
St. Theodore’s Albert Lea
St. Augustine
Motherhouse
Rochester
Sisters of St. Francis
St. Francis Parish
Wendell G. Pew
Sterling Christian Church
Leo Sandgren
Baptist
Msgr
D. A. Cunningham
Queen of Angels
Lyndon Schendel
Presbyterian
William J. Campbell
Methodist
T. J. Williams
Episcopal
Arthur Swenson
St. Olaf Lutheran
L. W. Schierenbeck
St. Paul’s Lutheran
Delmont Gordy
Evangelical United Brethren
W. F. Milbrath
St. John’s Lutheran
Joe Matt, Jr
Crane Addition Community Chapel
F. A. McCarthy
H. C. Bentrup
Holy Cross Lutheran
S M. Schreitmueller
Grace Lutheran
Herman H. Kooy
Church of Christ
J. E. Vondracek
Salvation Army
L. J. Meidinger
Seventh-day Adventist
C. Gordon Beale
Congregational
Mr. Beale
Olaf B. Damm Post to Host State VFW Encampment Again
The Olaf B. Damm Post 1216 in Austin will host the state VFW encampment for the second time in 28 years. The post, chartered in 1924 with 34 members, later bought its own building in 1949 and now surpasses 800 members, reflecting postwar growth and civic activity including York’s 1932 visit and 1945 scholarship efforts.
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Olaf B. Damm
VFW
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Austin
American Legion
Fred Draegert
Lattin
Post
The
Austin Junior College
Eaton Rapids
Mich
Girl Scouts
LeRoy Anderson
Paul Lattin
Leland Hanna
Speak Up
Austin Post
National Organization
National
Denver
American Veterans of Foreign Service
Columbus
Ohio
John S. Stewart Post No
Colorado Society
Army of the Philippines
Pennsylvania
Ohio Group
Why Gain Knowledge If You Cant Display It
A humorous kaffeeklatsch column notes people know odd facts but rarely get asked to share. It calls for an “A Useful Answer to the Most Often Asked Questions Club” where members answer with their quirky tidbits when asked how they are or about the weather. The piece playfully critiques delayed sharing and frustations with knowledge unspoken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Boleyn
Henry the Eighth
England
Superior
Great Lakes
Huron
Michigan
Erie
Ontario
United States
Two Juveniles Admit Thefts In Probe
Two 14 and 16 year old boys confessed to three house prowls and two thefts after questioning by Sheriff Albert Reinartz. They admitted taking a camera from Eugene Johnson and a portable radio from a tennis court in Albert Lea, plus five dollars from Dr. M. E. Cook and a West Bridge grocery cash drawer. They attempted an entry at H J Carey’s home but fled after a noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Reinartz
Casey Adams
West Grove
Eugene Johnson
Johnson
Reinartz
C. H. Halstenson
Albert Lea
M. E. Cook
West Bridge
Sgt Richard Verdoorn Returns From Korea
HOLLANDALE Arie Verdoorn Sr learned of his son Richard Verdoorn in Korea after a month wait. A 5 am call from Sgt 1/e Verdoorn said he was at Camp McCoy Wisconsin. Marion Verdoorn and the father hurried to Wisconsin to bring him home. He joined the National Guard four years ago and was stationed at Camp Rucker Alabama before being sent to Japan last July 30. He served in Korea with Company K of the Third Division.
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Damm
Co. G
Minnesota National Guard
Camp Cody
N. M
George B. Damm
The
Post
E. Water
Hollandale
Korea
Arie Verdoorn
Richard Verdoorn
Camp McCoy
Wis
Verdoorn
Marion
Wisconsin
National Guard
Camp Rucker
Ala
Japan
Co. K
Woodland 4-H Club Plans Annual Tour
Woodland 4-H Club delegates planned the annual tour to be followed by a picnic at Lloyd Fawyer’s home. The July 12 meeting at Alvin Barclay’s home with Barbara Sheedy presiding covered Achievement Day and a salad demonstration. Joyce Barclay and Mary Jane Fawyer led a game session and Mrs. Barclay, with Delores, served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Fawyer
Woodland 4-H Club
Alvin Barclay
Barbara Sheedy
Barbara
Joyce Barclay
Mary Jane Fawyer
Milbrath to Speak at Grace Lutheran Dedication
Rev W F Milbrath of St John’s will participate in Grace Lutheran Church’s dedication services in Dodge Center Sunday. The 10 am service features guest speaker Rev E Borchert, with an afternoon ceremony marking Lutheran beginnings and the church’s 60th anniversary. Milbrath speaks on Christian education at 8 pm. The parish hall will house the Sunday school and Christian Day school.
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W. F. Milbrath
St. John’s
Grace Lutheran Church
Dodge Center
E. Borchert
Grace Lutheran Congregation
Milbrath
Thirty Austin Boys to Attend YMCA Camp Scagogwan
Thirty Austin boys aged 10 to 16 depart from the Austin YMCA at 6 A M on June 23 for two weeks at Camp Icaghowan near Amery Wisconsin. General secretary Ralph Schleming leads them with college summer service unit members. The YMCA program includes swimming, day camp, canoe trips, crafts, overnights, and supervised sports with ample facilities on 70 acres plus the island camp.
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Austin
Austin Ymca
YMCA
Camp Scaghowan
Ralph Schleming
College Summer Service Unit
Icaghowan
Amery
Wis
Minneaopolis Ymca
Grange Meeting Highlights Community Service Plans
SPRING VALLEY State Deputy and Mrs. Fred Loucks of the Frankfort Grange spoke at Valley Grange No. 766 at the VFW Hall. They discussed community service projects and the Pomona picnic set for July in Spring Valley. Mrs. M. J. Root presented a Father’s Day program and readings were given by Mrs. Donald Burge and Mrs. L. E. Heidlebaugh. Lunch was served by Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Kendall and Mr. and Mrs. Root.
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Spring Valley
Fred Loucks
Frankfort Grange
Valley Grange No
VFW Hall
M. J. Root
Loucks
Pomona
Donald Burge
L. E. Heidlebaugh
H. B. Kendall
Root
Power Line Victim In Fair Condition At Hospital
Herman H. Olson of 305 Decker is in fair condition at St. Olaf Hospital after his left hand was amputated. Olson was injured Wednesday while working on a power line southeast of Taopi.
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Herman H. Olson
Decker
St. Olaf Hospital
Olson
Taopi
Machacek Suffers Bruises in Fall
Fred Machacek of London is in good condition at St Olaf Hospital after a fall in the Austin business district last night. He suffered head bruises but remained stable and was treated by local doctors. Police said no further injuries were reported and the incident is under investigation.
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Fred Machacek
London
St. Olaf Hospital
Austin
Four Injured in Area Traffic Incidents Report
Four persons were injured in area accidents this Friday and today with six collisions in Austin noted as the worst spell in weeks. Duane and Ruth Price suffered minor injuries in a Highway 216 North crash. both treated and released from St Olaf Hospital. William Halverson paid ten dollars in fines after pleading guilty to illegal registration and yielding violations. Multiple minor collisions caused damage charges and terse medical treatments across several routes including Highway 218 Mapleview and Elm Street.
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Austin
Duane Price
Cleveland
Highway 216
Price
St. Olaf Hospital
Robert A. King
King
William Kruschka
Milwaukee
Mapleview
William S. Halverson
Albert Lea
Halverson
Kruschka
Albert Reinartz
Jerome Halback
Stacyville
Highway 218
Romans Mayer
Elm
Damn Johnson
Kenwood
Winona
Carl Swenson
Austin Rt. 2
Manley Sarge
Bridge
Franklin
Lawrence Edwards
Donna J. Hagen
E. Bridge
Miss Fisher to Teach Band at Garnavilla
Miss Donna Fisher plans to teach band and English at Garnavilla high school in Iowa this fall. She is enrolled in Luther College Decorah Iowa for the first summer session and graduated June 2. Fisher is among 190 students in the college summer session June 9 through July 12.
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Miss Fisher
Garnavilla
Donna Fisher
Lloyd W. Fisher
Park
Luther College
Decorah
Woodson 4-H Club Plans July Fourth Tour
Plans were made at a Woodson 4-H club meeting to hold the annual tour on July 4. A demonstration was presented by David Angel.
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Woodson
Woodson 4-H Club
David Angel
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Thomas Kolb
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Frank Perry
E. Mill
Jacob Westra
Lake
Elmore Greening
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Nettie Undererger
S. Main
Wm. H. Smith
T. Caufield
Freeborn
E. W. Johnson
N. 4Th
Walter Ferguson
E. Collins
Fay C. Rayman
Lansing
L. H. Williams
Mankato
Clifford Kaus
Duane Watkins
E. Oakland
Ed Wangen
N. Sixth
Florence Glover
Garfield
Ted Lee
Taylor
Marcia Morrison
Crane Addition Chapel
Hormel Transportation Department
Matt
Dean of
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Blooming Prairie
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
St. Luke’s
St. Augustine Church
Francis A. McCarthy
St. Augustine High School
Fr. McCarthy
St. Mary’s College
Winone
St. Paul Seminary
St. Paul
BY Dick Williams
Ray Smith
Freeman-Madson Post
Charles Deasy
Capt. Damm
Olaf Bernhard Damm
August Damm
Gar
Knights of Columbus
N. Main
Lew Ebb
E. Ruble
Alvin York
Mower County Fairgrounds
Hans Marcusen
Latttin
Effie Howe
BY AL Sapp
Kaffee Klatsch
Sgt
City Recorders Office
J. H. Weiland
City Recorder
Grange
Machacek
Austin State Bank
Northwest Bancorporation
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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