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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1956

Page

6

Births at St Olaf Hospital in Northwood Iowa

The following births were reported. Burlyn Delhanty and wife of 711 Lake welcomed a son on June 14. Dale Johnson and wife of 1011 Grove welcomed a daughter on June 15 at 2 30 p m. Funeral for Conners in Northwood, interment at Shell Rock Cemetery.

St. Olaf Hospital Burlyn Delhanty Lake Dale Johnson Grove Conners Funeral Home Northwood Iowa Shell Rock Cemetery

Local Marriage Notices Dated June 14

The notice lists pairs including Martin LaPree of Highway 218 South and Marilyn Klimek of 109 North Kenwood. Kenneth J. Kramer of Stacyville and Lorraine Retterath of Adams. Marcus A. Brooks of Austin Route 1 and Sharren Jacobson of Austin Route 3. K Dean Juehl of Toeterville and Mary Johnson of 603 Ash. All marriages dated June 14.

Death of Miss Beata Paape in Austin Rest Home

Miss Beata Wilhelmina Augusta Paape aged 61 died Wednesday evening at an Austin rest home. A resident of Waltham she will be laid to rest at a funeral Saturday afternoon.

Beata Wilhelmina Augusta Paape Austin Waltham

Mary Bartells Obituary in LeRoy

Mrs Mary Bartells 76 of LeRoy died this morning in Rochester Funeral arrangements with Martz Funeral Home are pending.

Mary Bartells LeRoy Rochester Martz Funeral Home

Mrs Rina Skieveland 89 dies. survivors listed

Mrs Rina Skieveland aged 89 formerly of Hayward died Thursday at her daughter's home 702 Grant. She leaves four daughters Mrs Howard Phillips Claremont Ill Mrs Mabel Johnson Fairmont Mrs Edward Arens Gertrude and Mrs Carl Johnson Selma Austin four sons Bernie Austin Clarence Alden Lynn Brownsdale Lawrence Minneapolis 40 grandchildren 33 great grandchildren a sister Mrs Christina Nygaard Mason City. Burial and service details given Monday afternoon.

Rina Skieveland Hayward Carl Johnson Grant Howard Phillips Cora Claremont Ill Mabel Johnson Fairmont Edward Arens Gertrude Selma Austin Bernie Clarence Alden Lynn Brownsdale Lawrence Minneapolis Christina Nygaard Mason City

Death of Mrs. L. G. Hierath Former Lizzie Mc Coy

Word comes of the death of Mrs. L G Hierath formerly Lizzie Mc Coy who taught in the area for years Her survivors include her husband and three sons Interment took place at Allerston near Milk River Canada where she had lived for many years

L. G. Hierath Lizzie McCoy Allerston Milk River Canada

Graveside rites for stillborn Stephen Deblon held at Calvary Cemetery

Graveside services were held today at Calvary Cemetery for Stephen John Deblon the son of Mr and Mrs Henry Deblon of Austin Rt 3. He was stillborn Friday morning at St Olaf Hospital with Worlein Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Calvary Cemetery Stephen John Deblon Henry Deblon Austin Rt. 3 St. Olaf Hospital Worlein Funeral Home

Funeral Services for Frank W. Pelley Held in LeRoy

Funeral services for Frank W. Pelley of LeRoy will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at LeRoy Lutheran Church with Reverends B A Lund and Robert Reusche officiating. Interment is set in LeRoy Lutheran Cemetery, and friends may call at Martz Funeral Home in LeRoy.

Frank W. Pelley LeRoy LeRoy Lutheran Church B. A. Lund Robert Reusche LeRoy Lutheran Cemetery Martz Funeral Home

Funeral services for Miss Beata Paape at Waltham and church

Funeral services for Miss Beata Wilhelmina Augusta Paape of Waltham will be held at 2 p m Saturday at the Carl Ehmke home Waltham and at 2 30 at St Michael s Lutheran Church with Rev August Draeger officiating Burial will be in the church cemetery Hayfield Funeral Home handles arrangements

Beata Wilhelmina Augusta Paape Waltham Carl Ehmke St. Michael’s Lutheran Church August Draeger Hayfield Funeral Home

Funeral services for Mrs. Aina Skreveland announced

Funeral services for Mrs. Aina Skreveland of 702 Grant will be held with details released by her family and local funeral home. The obituary notes her family and community ties and provides date and location forthcoming.

Aina Skreveland Grant

Minnie Fleischer Rites Held for 60-Year Resident of Iowa

Minnie May Fleischer born August 12 1895 in Knoxville Iowa daughter of James T Cox and Anna E Cox. She lived in Medford and Northwood Iowa married Robert F Fleischer in 1924 and worked for A N Kinsman’s Inc. Funeral services were June 4 at First Baptist Church in Austin with interment at Grandview Memorial Gardens. She is survived by her husband a daughter two grandsons two sisters a brother and many relatives. Out of town mourners listed.

Minnie Fleischer Minnie May Fleischer Knoxville Iowa James T. Cox Anna E. Cox Iowa Public Medford Minn Northwood Robert F. Fleischer W. Winona Johanna Enfield Hopkins Martha Krohnberg Wells Ed Krohnberg Walters Edith Lauke Fernie Liebrecht Palmer Siebrecht Darlene Glenn Stoddard Robert Nelson George Walk Little Cedar Arthur Wolff Jane Jackson Lloyd Bark Myrtle Hirrel Dallage St. Ansgar Leonard Fleischer Dexter Hertha E. Fleischer Oak Park Leighton Luth Air Force Norman Fortwangler Owatonna Milton Nelson Norman Nelson Clarks Grove

The One We Loved But Could Not Save

Poignant poem lamenting a loved one lost to illness. The speaker asks God to comfort the departed and send a message of love to her in heaven. The verse closes with family signatures: Sam Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Menard Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Roy White, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tell.

Sam Johnson Menard H. John Roy White Clarence Tell

Blood donations used at St Olaf Hospital

Red Cross reports ten pints of blood used Thursday at St Olaf Hospital. This year’s total reaches 344 pints.

Red Cross St. Olaf Hospital

Ambulance Runs to St Olaf Hospital from 427 N Railway

An ambulance arrived at 8 35 p m at 427 North Railway and transported a patient to St Olaf Hospital. The report notes the arrival time and destination with no further details.

St. Olaf Hospital

City Court Fines Three For Speeding and Disorderly Conduct

Lawrence F. Krebsbach of 200 De Neen forfeits 15 dollars for speeding. Joe Selby of 129% E Bridge fined 25 dollars or 30 days for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Harvey Lembrick of 1406 Ohio fined 25 dollars for disorderly conduct.

Lawrence F. Krebsbach Deneen Joe Selby E. Bridge Harvey Lembrick Ohio

Elder Dieu to Give Chapel Organ Recital

Elder Douglas H. Dieu of Roches ter will give an organ recital at 7 30 p m Saturday in the Austin Branch Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 1700 W Maple St There is no charge for the recital and it marks the dedication of a newly installed organ Elder Wayne Mayberry will appear as pianist in several selections The article also mentions civic fundraising efforts and a separate community promotion for a Fourth of July celebration by local volunteers

Douglas H. Dieu Rochester Austin Branch Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Maple St Dieu Ogden Utah Rochester Oratorio Society and Symphony Orchestra Wayne Mayberry Mayberry

Card of Thanks for Hospital Care in Rochester

I thank the nurses aides doctors and visiting clergy at Methodist Hospital Rochester Minn for wonderful care. Grateful for cards gifts and prayers from the Sisters of the Musical School of Art St Monica's Unit Hormels 7th floor and friends neighbors and relatives. May God bless you all. Mrs Floyd Shane River St

Methodist Hospital K. of C Rochester Minn Sisters of the Musical School of Art St. Monica’s Fresh Sausage Manufacturers Day Gang Hormels Floyd Shane S. River St

Gratitude Note to St Olaf Hospital Staff

Frank Turner and family express thanks to the Vets, doctors, nurses, nurses aides, friends and relatives for kindness shown during their stay at St Olaf Hospital.

St. Olaf Hospital Frank Turner

In Memoriam for Darrell Bakken and Minnie Johnson

In loving memory of our dear son and brother Darrell Bakken who died June 15 1953. Three years have passed since that sad day. He is still in our hearts cherished by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bakken and all siblings. Also in memory of wife and mother Minnie Johnson who died June 15 1955. Tonight stars gleam over a lonely grave where she lies in dreamless slumber.

Darrell Bakken Joe Bakken Minnie Johnson

Woman Recruiter Here Wednesday at Post Office

SFC Katherine Filter, a Women’s Army Corps recruiter, will be at the Army recruiting station at the Post Office next Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. She says WAC allows women to choose occupations before enlistment and can perform many vital jobs except combat or exceeding physical limits. Fields include administration, accounting, disbursing, communications, medical, air operation support, information, intelligence, photography, transportation and education.

SFC Katherine Filter Army Corps Army WAC

Centennial Celebration Prompts Austin Citizens Appeal

Austin Daily Herald urges local residents to support a Fourth of July centennial celebration. Citizens are asked to donate $1 for a centennial button to fund the event and show loyalty to the city, with a goal of 5,000 buyers among about 27,000 residents. Proceeds fund a series of entertainments and tax-free community pride.

Austin Daily Herald Austin

Camper's Dream on Wheels aims for two week western trip

Erling Runquist and his son John build a wagon camper in their station wagon with a dry ice cabinet, three burner stove, and safety fuel. They plan a two week trip across western and northwestern states, sleeping in their vehicle and cooking meals on the road. A prior shakedown near Trout Run included a 19 and a half inch German brown trout. The family also explored Gooseberry Park for rockhounding and plan to visit Dakotas gem fields for agate and fire opal. Other Runquist family members include James and Mary Jane.

Erling Runquist 911 W. Medary John Chatfield Gooseberry Park Dakotas Runquist Yard Erling

Rail service cut at Slater by two railroads

Iowa news reports the Chicago and North Western Railway and the Milwaukee Road have been authorized by the State Commerce Commission to discontinue their joint agency service at Slater, reflecting a reduction in local rail operations and agency presence.

Des Moines Chicago and North Western Railway The Milwaukee Road State Commerce Commission Slater

Plasterers End Strike Over Wage Agreement

A Des Moines plasterers strike ended after a new wage contract gave an immediate 10 cents per hour rise with a further 5 cent boost on November 1. The stoppage began on Monday and concluded by Thursday.

DES Moines P Plasters

Bailey named secretary of Waverly Chamber of Commerce

Oelwein Jack Bailey district insurance company representative has been named secretary of the Waverly Chamber of Commerce effective June 25 to fill a vacancy.

Oelwein Jack Bailey District Insurance Company Waverly Chamber of Commerce

Boone man dies in rural collision north of Webster City

Wendell Henderson 34, manager of Agricultural Products Corp. of Highview died after his car was struck broadside by a pickup driven by Albert L. Sturtz, a farmer from a Boone area. The crash occurred seven miles north of the city, as state patrolmen reported.

Boone Wendell Henderson Here Henderson Agricultural Products Corp Highview Webster City Albert L. Sturtz

Omaha Youth Drowns in Iowa Slough

A 15 year old Omaha boy James J. Syjon drowned Thursday afternoon while playing around a raft in a slough on Ira Thacker's farm across the Missouri River in Iowa. He was part of a group of youths at the site when the accident occurred.

Omaha Iowa Missouri River James J. Syjon Ira Thacker

Spencer? Gene Claussen Elected Iowa Tall Corn Network President

Gene Claussen of Radio Station KXIC Iowa City was elected president of the Iowa Tall Corn Network at the convention closing session Thursday. Officers named include Bill White KFJB Marshalltown vice president George Volger KWPC Muscatine treasurer and Glen Stanley KBOE Oskaloosa secretary.

Spencer Gene Claussen KXIC Iowa City Iowa Tall Corn Network Bill White KFJB Marshalltown George Volger KWPC Muscatine Glen Stanley KBOE Oskaloosa

Memorial Gift for Ben Roberts Honored in Minnesota

A memorial gift honoring the late Ben Roberts of Lyle was announced by the Minnesota Heart Association. Memorial funds support research projects seeking causes of heart and circulation ailments.

Ben Roberts Lyle Minnesota Heart Association

Program by 39 pupils at St. Luke's Lutheran Church

In Lansing Minn a Daily Vacation Bible School program was presented by 39 students from St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Nursery to senior classes performed songs readings and Bible verses under Miss Roberta Bjork LaVonne Hanson May Bjork H Hartema and Harm Huisinga. Certificates were awarded. The Rev Paul Freidrich showed a film and lunch followed.

Lansing Minn Daily Vacation Bible School St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Roberta Bjork LaVonne Hanson May Bjork H. Hartema Harm Huisinga

Fresh Paint Odor Eased by Water in Room

A simple home tip suggests placing a pail of water in a freshly painted room to absorb and remove lingering paint smells.

Friends Plan to Give Nelsen Strong Start

Hutchinson Minn friends who helped Ancher Nelson start his political career return for a homecoming on June 18 at Hutchinson High School Auditorium. The event features Nelson as keynote with state leaders Ar­chie Miller Everett Olson Fred Hughes and Mayor Harold Popp on the platform. The speech will be broadcast from 9 to 9 30 p m and local churches will feed visitors from across the state.

Hutchinson Minn Ancher Nelsen McLeod County Eisenhower Minnesota Nelson Helmuth Kurth Hutchinson High School Frank Bargen The Hutchinson Leader Kurth Nelsen Archie Miller Hopkins Everett Olson Fred Hughes St. Cloud Harold Popp

Rev Schendel Named to Synod Council

The Rev Lyndon Schendel was chosen as a member of the general council of the Minnesota Presbyterian Synod at its closing meeting in St Paul. Joseph Snyder of Austin was elected as a trustee. Both represented Westminster Presbyterian Church here at the Synod annual meeting. They will serve three years.

Lyndon Schendel Minnesota Presbyterian Synod St. Paul Joseph Snyder Austin Westminster Presbyterian Church

Car falls from jack injuring Air Force Major Eide

Air Force Major Kenneth W. Eide formerly of Austin is in fair condition at St Olaf Hospital with skull injuries after a car being repaired fell from a jack. He, his wife and daughter were visiting at 108 North Jay while en route from Florida to Mountain Home Idaho to join the Strategic Air Command. He was injured when the muffler repair caused the car to jiggle off the jack and strike his head. He was taken to the hospital about 3 pm.

Air Force Kenneth W. Eide Austin William C. Eide N. Jay St. Olaf Hospital Maj. Eide Florida Mountain Home Idaho Strategic Air Command Guy Chambers

Kaushagen Speaks to Lyle Nevada Farmers Union

Dudley Kaushagen of St. Paul spoke at the Lyle Nevada Farmers Union meeting in Lyle Hall Wednesday night. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. William Jones and Roland Pratt. Door prizes were won by Mrs. Frank Pearson and Vernon Campbell. hostesses were Mrs. Joe Hrabak Jr., Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. LaVerne Madson, Mrs. Lester Pell and Mrs. Harold Warrington. The next meeting will be at the Lawson farm on July 25. The U S milk cow count fell 1 percent in 1954.

Firemen Respond To Two Minor Blazes

Fire crews were dispatched Thursday and today to two small fires. An 5:52 a.m. blaze at 1318 West Allegheny in an overstuffed chair in the E H Schwebke home caused by a cigarette smoke and heavy on-office. chair removed and fire out. A 5:53 p.m. Thursday roof fire at Eclipse Lumber Co sparked by children with matches, extinguished by yard attendants with minimal fire department action.

E. H. Schwebke W. Allegheney Eclipse Lumber Co

Free rides for disabled children at Mower County Fair

Crippled children and mentally retarded youngsters will ride for free Sunday afternoon at the Sunset Amusement Co. show on the fair grounds southeast corner. One attendant per child also enjoys free rides on all devices. Mr and Mrs Ken Garman of Sunset Co. provide the rides. the fair board supplies cones and popcorn.

Sunset Amusement Co Mower County

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