Shrine Circus to Exhibit in Austin June 22
The Sells & Gray three ring circus returns to the Mower County Fairgrounds for a one day show under the traditional big top sponsored by the Austin Shrine Club. Performances are at 2 and 8 pm rain or shine with a fire proof tent. Headliners include the Jungowes from Europe and the Kassles Russian Bears alongside Jo-Ann Jennier Droguettes and Vic and Jean Lewis. Tickets available from Shrine Club members.
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Shrine Circus
Sells & Gray
Austin
Mower County Fairgrounds
Austin Shrine Club
Jungowes
London
Paris
Rome
Berlin
Copenhagen
Jo-Ann Jennier
Droguettes
Vic
Jean Lewis
United States
Sebastian
Sels & Gray
Performing Elephants
Bigger, Better Austin Aim of C of C Group
135 members of the Austin Chamber of Commerce met at the Stardust Supper Club to envision a larger organization. NW district manager Whane Moore urged bold growth, while President Jack Dibble and Treasurer George Leland outlined plans to raise the budget to 37 000 dollars. The group highlighted community progress, TV exposure, and a tourism drive with June 20 tour sessions at Union Center featuring door prizes and camera films.
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Austin
Austin Chamber of Commerce
Stardust
Whane Moore
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Jack Dibble
George Leland
Moore
Sioux Falls
Chamber of Commerce
Austin Chamber
Mason City
Mankato
Leland
Dibble
Frank Dvorak Joins Santa Ana Law Firm
Frank A Dvorak son of Mr and Mrs Frank A Dvorak 707 7th Ave NW earned his Doctor of Laws magna cum laude at the University of Minnesota Law School He will join Kindel and Anderson Law Firm of Santa Ana CA and reside with his wife Barbara and son Michael Dvorak a 1960 Austin High School graduate and 1964 Hamline University alumnus
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Frank Allen Dvorak
Frank A. Dvorak
7Th Ave
University of Minnesota Law School
Frank
Phi Delta Phi
Kindel and Anderson Law Firm
Santa Anna
Calif
Barbara
Michael
Dvorak
Austin High School
Hamline University
St. Paul
Spring Valley Class of 57 Holds Reunion in Rochester
Spring Valley High School’s 1957 class held a weekend reunion in Rochester. Twenty eight couples attended and were welcomed by Class President Conrad Thompson. Notable attendees included reunion committee members from Minnesota and nearby states. Officers for the next reunion in five years were named: Norbert Reiland, Paul Henderson, Conrad Thompson, Mrs. William Winter, and Mrs. Robert Fenstermacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Minn
Spring Valley High School
Rochester
Conrad Thompson
Charles Nelson
Edina
Paul Henderson
Pat Anderson
Hopkins
Karen Osterud Winter
Minneapolis
Helen Hintze Fenstermacher
Osseo
Hubert Leach
Bradenton
Fla
Marion Root Kuehntopp
Jerry Lenz
Robert John
Omaha
Neb
Richard Persons
Manhattan Beach
Calif
Norbert Reiland
William Winter
Robert Fenstermacher
Scout Troop 110 heads to Luck Scout Camp
Scout Troop 110 sponsored by the First Methodist Church Men’s Club sends 27 boys to Scout Camp at Luck Wisconsin from July 30 to August 5. Scouts listed include William Kingston David Larson Mel Nelson Brent Johannson Tom Lenoch Mike Clingnan and others. Elliot Larson is Scoutmaster with William Perry assisted by Donald Wilson and Neale Clingman as Camp Scoutmaster.
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First Methodist Church Men’s Club
Luck
Wis
William Kingston
David Larson
Mel Nelson
Brent Johannson
Tom Lenoch
Mike Clingnan
Rick Wilson
Steve Perry
Kevin Larson
Robert Larson
Doug Swank
Neale Emiliusen
Ricky Rasmussen
Kevin Swank
Wayne Tuttle
Kurt Kuehl
Bryce Rasmussen
Craig Clingman
Mark Hammere
Brian Clingman
Denny Quam
Harlan Wilson
Dave Emiliusen
John Shatek
John Best
Scott Wilson
Steve Flynn
Elliot Larson
William Perry
Donald Wilson
Neale Clingman
St Peters School at RC Holds All Student Reunion
Rose Creek Minnesota high school alumni gathered Sunday for an all student reunion at St Peters School in Rose Creek. Rev Paul Sainsbury led Mass and the adult choir. 85 guests attended a dinner hosted by St Ann unit as part of Rose Creek centennial events.
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Rose Creek
Minn
St. Peter's School
Paul Sainsbury
St. Peter's Church
Sainsbury
St. Ann's
St. Peter’s School
Bernard Alwelling
M. Hillarian Fink
M. Anselma
M. Theophane
M. Agneta
M. Gonzaga
M. Edmund
M. Karee
M. Flias
Fink
Anthony Adams
S. J
Pueblo
Colo
Margaret and
Catherine State
Milwaukee
Wis
Austin
Minneapolis
Waseca
Davenport
Iowa
Moline, Nl
Litchfield
Lake City
Adams
Grand Meadow
Sheriff Warns of Check Forger in Area
Mower County Sheriff warns residents that Owatonna youth James C. Wacek 19 has been linked to forged checks in Austin. Police seek Wacek for burglary at Kummeth Manufacturing Co Owatonna where several checks were taken. A warrant will be issued for forgery. Residents and merchants are told not to cash Kummeth firm checks 5301 5375.
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Mower County
Owatonna
Austin
James C. Wacek
Kummeth Manufacturing Co
Wacek
Carmen Halstenson
Halstenson
Kummeth
Moorhead College Names Dormitory Hoyum Hall
Moorhead Minnesota Concor dia College designates the women’s dormitory Hoyum Hall in honor of Jacob Hoyum of Havre Montana and his family. Built in 1962 the former New Hall received the memorial announcement from A I Johnson chairman of the Board of Regents.
Austin Tennis Club Meet Set at Field Courts
An organizational meeting for the Austin Tennis Club is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday at the Athletic Field Courts. Adults interested in joining are urged to attend and be ready to play doubles. officers include Keith Paulson and Dr. Fred Albert.
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Austin Tennis Club
Keith Paulson
Fred Albert
Vandalism and Theft Reported in Austin
Kenneth Nelson reported cash totaling 611 dollars a wrist watch and a ring stolen between 7 and 10 a.m. on May 31 after an initial missing items notice, later classified as theft. Michael Veverka said vandals scratched his car in the 1000 block of 6th Ave NE causing 25 dollars in damage. Police investigate.
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Kenneth Nelson
8Th Ave
Austin
Nelson
Michael Veverka
2Nd St
6Th Ave
Meat Inspectors Honored For Length Of Service
The U S Department of Agriculture consumer and marketing service meat inspection cited four area inspectors. Dr Robert Digman received a 30 year plaque while Daniel Prztarski Joseph Chiz earned 20 year pins and Howard G Johnson 10 year pin.
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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Consumer and Marketing Service
Robert Digman
Daniel Prztarski
Joseph Chiz
Howard G. Johnson
Geo. A. Hormel & Co
Autos Collide in Lone City Mishap
Cars driven by Dennis R. Oquist age 17 of Albert Lea and Carl Jensen of 1913 2nd Ave NW collided on the 1700 block of 4th Ave NW at 8 50 a m in the only accident reported to Austin Police today. Damages were 60 and 40 dollars respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis R. Oquist
Albert Lea
Carl Jensen
2Nd Ave. NW
4Th Ave. NW
Austin
Oquist
Jensen
Salvation Army to Honor New Officers Tonight
The Salvation Army will honor newly commissioned lieutenants Fay Schmidt and Linda Wyant of Austin and Jimmie Croft of Mattoon Illinois at 7 p.m. today in the Austin Citadel. Special guests include Capt and Mrs Ronald Gorton from Hannibal Missouri, former Austin cadets, with Capt Gorton the son of Major and Mrs Alfred Gorton of the Austin Citadel.
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Fay Schmidt
Linda Wyant
Austin
Jimmie Croft
Mattoon
Ill
Salvation Army
Austin Citadel
Ronald Gorton
Hannibal
Gorton
Alfred Gorton
Edith Morey Case Review Scheduled
The Austin School Board will be briefed at 7 p.m. today on Judge O Russell Olson’s ruling that Edith Morey is entitled to about 38 000 in back wages. Frederick Jipson director of special education will report on his activities. Attorney
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William Nierengarten
Austin School Board
Edith Morey
O. Russell Olson
Frederick Jipson
Meeting on New Tax Law Slated for July 19
The State Tax Commissioners Office will host a 2 p.m. July 19 session at Sterling Theater to explain compliance with the new three percent tax. Minnesota Employers Assn. leads sponsor group with Cham ber of Commerce and state trade associations. The talk targets business collectors and remitters ahead of Aug. 1 excise tax rollout.
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State Tax Commissioners Office
Sterling Theater
Minnesota Employers Assn
Chamber of Commerce
Tax Dept
Austin High Band Plays at North Iowa Festival
The Austin High School Varsity Band under Fred Nyline joined 80 bands at the 29th North Iowa Band Festival in Mason City Iowa. Contestant Kathryn Ann Williams represented Austin with Festival Queen Ann DeBoer of Ledyard crowned Tuesday night. Paul Yoder led the massed bands.
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Austin High School
Fred Nyline
Mason City
Iowa
Albert Lea
Alden
Blue Earth
Bricyln
Ellendale
Emmons
Frost
Glenville
Keister
LeRoy
Lyle
Wykoff
Ann DeBoer
Ledyard
Kathryn Ann Williams
Paul Yoder
Tour of Control Plots Scheduled Near Blooming Prairie
The Blooming Prairie Agriculture Dept plans a weed control plots tour for corn and soybeans. At 7:30 p.m. they meet at the Arthur Ingvalson farm north of Blooming Prairie to view wheat and corn plots, then visit the Eldred Peterson farm at 8:30 p.m. to inspect soybeans and wheat plots, and stop at Ellsworth Ulland farm south of Red Oak Grove Church for corn plots. The Thursday tour has been canceled.
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Blooming Prairie Agriculture Dept
Blooming Prairie
Arthur Ingvalson
Black Top
Eldred Peterson
Red Oak Grove Church
Federal Service Entrance Exam Now Available
A. H. Sonntag of the U S Civil Service Commission announces the Federal Service Entrance Examination remains open through summer. The test targets administrative or technical staff with three years experience or a college degree, with opportunities across the Midwest and Washington D C. Exam dates are June 17 August 12 and September 16, with testing contact at the Austin Post Office.
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A. H. Sonntag
St. Louis
U.S. Civil Service Commission
Sonntag
Midwest
Washington, D.C
al Kreuger
Austin Post Office
Spring Valley Saddle Club to Host Annual Horse Show
The Spring Valley Saddle Club prepares for its annual horse show at Gordon Cox farm north of Wycoff. Judge Dean Thompson presides with ring master Robert Stein and announcer Kenneth Skipton. Events begin 9 a.m. with halter classes and include colt judging, open halter, various breed halters, Western horsemanship, races, and novelty events. Trophies and ribbons are awarded by local Spring Valley merchants.
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Spring Valley
Spring Valley Saddle Club
Gordon Cox
Wycoff
Dean Thompson
Robert Stein
Kenneth Skipton
Planning Commission urges council to acquire land for parks
The City Planning Commission seeks immediate use of available federal funds to acquire land for Turtle Creek Parkway and recommends annexations for 10 acres along 21st St and 8th Ave SW with two Nelson lots reserved for a park. It also approves Lebens Kehret 16 acre annexation and rejects a sidewalk petition on 8th Ave SW citing safety concerns.
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City Planning Commission
Turtle Creek Parkway
Norman Miller
Ole Nelson
21St St
8Th Ave
Nelson
Highway 116-W
24Th St
5Th Ave
Benny Thompson
State Firemen Convention Ends and Officers Installed
The Minnesota State Fire Dept. Assn. closed its annual convention with installation of officers Homer Baineville Grand Rapids as president Edward Engstrom Alexandria as first vice president and Donald Simmons Fairmont as second vice president. Next three conventions will be Grand Rapids 1968 Alexandria 1969 and Fairmont 1970. Senator C R Baldy Hansen Austin addressed delegates noting the new sales tax falls short of reform and relief and cited bills on insurance and gasoline tax.
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Minnesota State Fire Dept. Assn
Homer Baineville
Grand Rapids
Edward Engstrom
Alexandria
Donald Simmons
Fairmont
Sen
C. R. (Baldy) Hansen
Austin
Hansen
Jacobson Named Cadet Candidate for West Point
Robert M. Jacobson 19 of 1800 Sixth Ave SW is a cadet candidate at Fort Belvoir Virginia for West Point. He earned a Regular Army appointment and will begin training July 3 as part of the class of 1971 after completing basic at Fort Campbell Kentucky and Austin High School in 1966.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Jacobson
6Th Ave
U. S. Military Academy
Ft. Belvoir
Military Academy
West Point
N. Y
Jacobson
Army
Ft. Campbell
Austin High School
Dr Tracy E Barber Named Assistant Moderator
Dr Tracy E Barber of Austin and member of the First Congregational Church was named assistant moderator of the Minnesota Conference United Church of Christ at a Northfield conference Tuesday. Rev Carl C Hansen of Minneapolis was re elected to a four year term as conference minister. Rev Harry C Stroessner of St John's United Church of Christ Fairmont was chosen moderator for one year, succeeding Arnold Straka of Minneapolis. The United Church of Christ formed from a merger of three denominations.
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Tracy E. Barber
Austin
First Congregational Church
Minnesota
United Church of Christ
Northfield
Carl C. Hansen
Minneapolis
Harry C. Stroessner
St. John’s
Kolacky Day Event Announced for Montgomery
Harold Washa assistant fire chief announces Montgomery will hold its annual Kolacky Day on August 6 inviting everyone to come and enjoy Bohemian hospitality to the hilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Washa
Montgomery
Washa
Rev Harold Luecke Ordained at St Olaf Lutheran Church
Rev Harold Luecke was ordained into the ministry at St Olaf Lutheran Church with Dr M S Knutson of the Southeastern Minnesota District presiding. He will serve as assistant pastor focusing on youth work and directing the church youth program. The Luecke family will reside at 1615 2nd Ave SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Luecke
St. Olaf Lutheran Church
Harold Luecke
St. Olaf Lutheran
Arthur L. Swenson
M. S. Knutson
Minnesota
American Lutheran Church
Harvey Johnson
Ronald Pechauer
J. 0. Jovaag
St. Olaf Church
Luecke
St. Olaf
Swenson
Concordia College
Moorhead
Minn
Luther Theological Seminary
St. Paul
College Lutheran Church
San Diego
Calif
Pas
Mya
2Nd Ave
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Towers
Pepito
Sells & Gray Circus
Better Austin
Frank Dvorak
California
Chester
Winona
Elmer Mullenback
John Cress
Otto Hertle
Hillarian
Lone City
Younsters
Austin Municipal Pool
The
Congregational Church
Kenneth
Wes Swensen
Stanley Sprecher
Gordon Lanning
H. R
Kenneth Keate
J. R. Keate
Oakland Ave. W
Izaak Walton
North
Saddle Club
27Th St. SW
Dr. Barber
Congregational Christian Churches
Evangelical and Reformed Churches
Tor
Luther Hall
Lueckes
Church Council
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