Damages Sought for Boy Injured at LeRoy
Trial opened in District Court over injuries to 11 year old Everett J Feller of Emmetsburg Iowa struck by a sway rod at LeRoy water tower The suit names National Tank Maintenance Corp and the village of LeRoy as third party defendant The incident occurred June 5 1953 and involved alleged welding faults and ice impact plus a second fracture from a later fall
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Everett J. Feller, Jr
LeRoy
A. C. Richardson
Everett J. Feller, Sr
Emmetsburg
Iowa
National Tank Maintenance Corp
Des Moines
Warren Plunkett
William Nierengarten
Glenn Kelley
Minnesota Bar Association
Duluth
Magazine Saleslady Waives Hearing on Forgery Charge
Marian Pritchard of Omaha former Union Circulation Co employee waived a preliminary hearing in Austin on a second degree forgery charge after allegedly forging a $16.50 Osage woman’s check. Extradition from Nebraska was exchanged with Minnesota. bond set at $1,000. trial date not yet set.
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Austin
Marian Pritchard
Omaha
Kehrets Take Major Honors in Parish Show
Carl Kehret and sons of Crestwood farms won 13 first place awards at the South Central District Parish Show held at the Hubert Fischer farm near Owatonna. Dr. Fred Forman of the University of Minnesota judged 25 entries with Kehret sweeping multiple divisions including grand champion, Senior and Junior classes. Mill Creek Glenda repeated as grand champion female. Wayne Miller and Mark Staples won the men’s judging contest. Mrs. Carl Kehret led the women’s judging contest.
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Carl Kehret and Sons
Crestwood Farms
South Central District
Hubert Fischer
Owatonna
Fred Forman
The
University of Minnesota
Kehret
Southern Minnesota Breeders Federation
Kehrer
Mill Creek Glenda
Gene Hanks
Winnebago
Fischer
Wayne Miller
Oakland
Mark Staples
Brownsdale
Carl Kehret
Two Car Collision Reports $500 Damage at College and Sterling
Five hundred dollars damage noted in a two car crash at College and Sterling after 7 p.m. Harold C. Witham of 8052 Hope was westbound on College and collided with Lawrence A. Wiedeman of 800 N. Railway. Witham’s car sustained damage on both sides. Wiedeman claimed $200 for front fender grill and windshield.
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College and
Sterling
Harold C. Witham
Hope
College
Lawrence A. Wiedeman
Witham
Wiedeman
Elephant bird of Madagascar reached towering height
The extinct Madagascar elephant bird stood as high as 14 feet, a colossal flightless creature known for its immense size and prehistoric existence.
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Madagascar
Austin Area High School Grads Recruited for Military Service
Twenty one local graduates left Austin for Minneapolis to enlist in the armed forces. Sixteen join the Air Force for four years and five enter the Army for three years. They face exams and begin training at Lackland Air Base and Fort Leonard Wood. Names of recruits from Austin and surrounding areas are listed.
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Austin Area
Minneapolis
Armed Services
Air Force
Army
Austin
Lackland Air Base
San Antonio
Texas
Turk Speaks to Rotarians at Fox Hotel
Seret Enner of Constantinople spoke to the Fox Hotel Rotary Club about his two percent years as a student in the United States. The Hormel Institute graduate student discussed Turkey's rapid modernization, women’s suffrage, and changes in dress and culture. Everett Banfield of Carmel, California, joined as a guest.
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Seret Enner
Constantinople
Turkey
Rotary Club
Fox Hotel
Enner
Butch
Hormel Institute
Everett Banfield
Austin
Carmel
Calif
Psychologist discusses intelligence tests at Austin group
Miss Mary Lou Boice of the Bureau of Psychological Services spoke to the Austin Association for the Mentally Retarded at the Elks Club Rooms on Monday night. She explained test history and value, stressing the need for clear expectations and skilled examiners. Local leaders announced summer recreation plans and future activities for families and members.
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Mary Lou Boice
Bureau of Psychological Services
Austin Association For
Elks Club
Rockford College names new president amid centennial
Rockford Illinois Dr Leland H Carlson was named president as Rockford College marked its 100th commencement.
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NEW College
Rockford, Ill
Leland H. Carlson
Rockford College
Birthdays Noted at London Bank Celebrates 51 Years
Three birthdays observed at London State Bank reflect long service and history. George Funda, 80, cashier for 50-plus years, Glenn Machacek, 60, president, began banking as a high school student, and the bank marks 51 years since its 1903 private start by Funda and uncles Lewis and Fred Machacek.
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George Fonda
Glenn C., Machacek
Funda
Lewis
Fred Machacek
Vince Funda
George
Glenn Machacek
Lewis Machacek
Glenn
Paul Thompson
London State Bank
Salesman Gets 60 Days for Disposing of Borrowed Goods
MacDonald Clements former Austin appliance salesman pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor when arraigned in District Court today. Originally Clements had been charged with defrauding Joseph.
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MacDonald Clements
Austin
Clements
Joseph
County Grange Picnic Sunday at LeRoy with contests
Mower County Pomona District Grange members and families host an annual picnic at LeRoy Sunday at 12 30 p m featuring sports events and an annual horse shoe contest. Singles and doubles for men and women, with one team per category per Grange, trophies awarded and state contest entry at Mogenson's Shores South Long Lake near Brainard. Coffee and cold drinks provided.
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Grange
Mower County
Pomona
LeRoy
Mogenson
Long Lake
Brainard
European fans rise in 16th century with sea trade link
Fans gained popularity in Europe during the 16th century as maritime trade with India expanded. The new routes and cultural exchange contributed to wider use and status of fans across courts and urban centers.
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Europe
India
Open House Sundays at Mower County Pioneer Building
The Mower County Pioneer and Historical Society plans open houses at the Pioneer Building on Sundays from June 27 to September 5. Richard Rahilly announces Aug 10 15 Fair hosts by local clubs and Cedar City Cemetery officers.
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Mower County
Rahilly
Three Austin Boys Admit Clothes Theft
Three Austin youths confessed to stealing men s size 46 clothing from a car at Mason City s ball park. Sheriff Reinartz said the items were found Thursday in a grove on the Isabel McDonald farm and would be returned to an Illinois man. Detective Nelson noted two juveniles and a minor participated in the thefts tied to hub cap cases.
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Austin
Mason City
Iowa
Albert Reinartz
Robert Nelson
Wallace Kluff
Isabel McDonald
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