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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1958
Page
12
The Samuel Casey farm, dating from 1740 to 1750, is a Saunders town historic site open to sightseers. Its last owner's will requires the property to continue as a working farm and a visitor attraction.
Weather notes from the Associated Press describe temperature trends across multiple regions. Highs and lows vary by locale with forecasts predicting warmer conditions in some areas and cooler spells in others.
The Brainerd State School and Hospital for the mentally deficient welcomed its first 20 adult patients today. They were moved from Cambridge and Faribault to the $1,675,000 administration building for 88 patients, the initial unit of a 21-structure project costing over 20 million dollars slated for dedication June 29 with Gov. Freeman and Welfare Commissioner Morris Hursh among speakers.
Four tournament first timers join the Minnesota state high school baseball meet in Minneapolis. Newcomers Minneota Ada Grand Rapids and St. Paul Johnson draw opening games against defending champion Little Falls Mankato plays Ada Grand Rapids vs Minneola and Austin meets Washburn. Semifinals Thursday finals Friday. Washburn is among favorites after a 1 0 win over Johnson for the Twin Cities title.
Mina Albert Lea AP Harry Ruble kept his family together during illness. Last week Cynthia aged 10 needed tonsil surgery, so he sent Julie Ann 7 Timothy 6 Sara 5 and Harry Jr. 3 to the hospital with her. All five had their tonsils removed. He said if one gets sick they might as well all be sick.
ST. PAUL AP reports a contract for Nerstrand Woods State Park near Faribault goes to John Healy Route 4 Faribault. His bid totals 10 954 dollars for construction of a picnic toilet building.
Fred Vogel, 1930 Austin High School graduate and 1929 Big Eight champion football player, returns to law practice at 20 A. N. Main. He served four years as an infantry captain in World War II, later worked in the Veterans Administration, practiced in Des Moines, and held leadership roles with MacLaren's Inc. and a real estate firm.
British jet transports carrying paratroopers began arriving in Cyprus as part of a second troop buildup to support the 25,000 strong British force. About 3,000 troops aim to bolster peace on the island amid rising Greek Turkish tensions and fears of wider conflict in the region.
A Newshart analysis notes a 46.7 percent shift in oil power with the United States still leading in production but holding an estimated 33 billion barrels in reserves while the Middle East shows 169 billion. No US field over 100 million barrels has been found since 1953, per Leonard M. Fanning study.
Southern Pacific Railroad advances a new earth-fill causeway across the Great Salt Lake to replace the 13 mile Lucia Cutoff wooden trestle with completion expected in 1960.
State Sen. George O'Brien of Grand Rapids filed for re election from the 52nd District. State Rep. Vladimar Shipka of Grand Rapids filed for the same office. William Heimark of Park Rapids sought the 68rd District Senate seat. George E. Erickson of New Ulm for reelection as district judge. Roy E. Wiseth of Goodridge for reelection to the state Senate from the 65th District. E. J. Chilgren of Littlefork filed for reelection to the state house from the 62nd district.
At a Madison tavern a 55 year old man woke to find his wooden leg missing after bar staff tried to wake him. Patrolman Richard Peterson arrived, the patron was removed from the booth, strapped with his leg, and sent home.
Nomadic Tuareg Berbers of North Africa reportedly challenge gender norms as women demand equal roles, marry freely, and speak in councils, a pattern highlighted by the National Geographic Society.
Miss Nancy L Dralle daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Dralle Rose Creek married Lewis R Lenz son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Lenz Austin Rt 3 in a 3 PM double ring ceremony at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church near Lyle. The couple will reside at 201 W Maple.
Miss Theresa Koenigs was honored at two showers in Adams. Guests included her mother Mrs Thor as Koenigs and relatives from the Gilgenbach and Weydert families. A future marriage to Roger D. Harding is planned for 10:30 a.m. June 28 at St Francis Catholic Church Rochester.
Mrs. Roy Chaffee of Lansing is a patient at St. Olaf Hospital. Mrs. May Ellwood of Mason City Iowa returns home after a week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Norman Saterbo. Mrs. John J. Hruby and daughters Elizabeth and Theresa Ann fly to Washington DC to visit her parents. The Klappals of 1112 Baldwin return from a Black Hills trip. The Sutherlands host Mrs. Hughes en route to Austin while he recovers from a coronary. The Abbott family from Pas Manitoba return after two weeks with Hendrikson family in Saint Paul. The Rudds and extended Lansing relations attend a family reunion in Iowa Falls. The Browns report graduation at Montana University with Dorothy Brown Naylor earning a BA and plans to teach, while Dean Brown finishes as a music major.
The Austin Eagle Auxiliary earned the largest muscular dystrophy fund contribution at the state convention in Winona. About 75 delegates from Austin Aerie attended as the Duluth and Wilmer auxiliaries won membership honors and the next convention site, Grand Forks, Minn., was named. The Duluth drill team won first in competition and the memorial service. A parade featured 122 units.
The Mayo Wetterbergs and the A L Sponbergs won the husband and wife golf tournament at Austin Country Club on Sunday afternoon. Low gross was 180 by the Wetterbergs and 147 low net by the Sponbergs. Second in low net were Mr. and Mrs. Polivka with 151, and third were Mr. and Mrs. McNaughton with 157. Lyall Kezar and S C Haase tied for second in low gross with 187.
ST PAUL AP Byron G. Allen the state commissioner of agriculture reports two convictions for selling eggs not meeting minimum state requirements for Grade A large eggs as labeled. Marohn Produce Co Annandale and Lawrence Hanson Hoffman were convicted and fined $25 each as the egg law enforcement drive enters court action.
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