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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1972

Page

8

Austin Owatonna girls win pageant competition

Northern Minnesota contestants took preliminary Miss Minnesota Pageant awards on opening night as Joeline Malenko Miss Austin and Deborah Stursa Miss Steele County led. Joeline won talent for Hunger and Folk Dance on violin, majoring in music education at the University of Minnesota and planning further study and Montessori training in California. Deborah Stursa, daughter of Rudolph and, from Owatorna, stands 5'6" and majors in elementary education, with talent on guitar and plans to teach in rural Minnesota communities.

Judy McDermott Herald Minnesota Joeline Malenko Austin Deborah Jean Stursa Steele County Joeline University of Minnesota California Montessori Glen Malenko 10Th Ave U of M Orchestra Michigan San Francisco Pillsbury Deborah Stursa Rudolph Stursa Owatorna Deborah Miss Stursa

Miss North Iowa runner up Chery Meister announced

Chery Meister of Rose Creek daughter of Mr and Mrs Luther Meister was named second runner up in the Miss North Iowa pageant at the North Iowa Band Festival in Mason City on June 6. She earned 850 and is a June graduate employed at First National Bank of Austin planning to enroll at Austin State Junior College this fall.

Chery! Meister Luther Meister Rose Creek Meister First National Bank of Austin Austin State Junior College

First Awards Banquet Honors Minnesota Tech College Athletes

Austin and Grand Meadow youths honored at the University of Minnesota Technical College Waseca first awards banquet for making the first college football team and for wrestling and basketball. Guest speaker was Paul Giel. Dean's list honors announced for Austin students Jean Asp Stephen Asp Brian Burtch Todd Hessa Kay Lewison and Claudia Braun.

Austin Grand Meadow University of Minnesota Technical College Waseca Dennis Shamp Les Jacobson Paul Giel University of Minnesota Donald Dale Concordia College Moorhead Jean Asp Stephen Asp Brian Burtch Todd Hessa Kay Lewison Claudia Braun

Hormel acquires Minnesota Aerospace to expand pollution control

Geo A Hormel & Co announces the purchase of Minnesota Aerospace Corp of Coon Rapids to extend its Pollution Control Division beyond meat and food into air pollution control. The unit will operate as Pollution Control Systems, a division of Geo A Hormel. President J J Holton says the move supports national environmental improvement efforts.

Geo, A. Hormel & Company Austin Minn Minnesota Aerospace Corp Coon Rapids Hormet Hormel Pollution Control Systems Geo. A. Hormel & Co J. J. Holton

Larson seeks reelection to Minnesota Senate District 35

Sen. Lew W. Larson, a Mabel farmer and conservative, announces plans to run for a fifth term in the Minnesota State Senate. He will campaign in new District 35, which includes part of Winona, Houston, Fillmore and Rural Mower counties. Larson notes his past leadership roles on the Regulated Industries Committee and other panels, and says seniority could be important in District 35 due to retirement and redistricting.

Lew W. Larson Mabel Farmer Minnesota State Senate Larson Winona Houston Fillmore Mower Austin Lyle N. Larson

Mower County Red Cross seeks rapid city disaster funds

Mower County Red Cross reports 591 dollars raised for the Rapid City disaster with 684 dollars still needed to reach a 1275 dollar quota. Collins says 4000 homes must be rebuilt and 6000 families aided. donations should be made payable to the American Red Cross and mailed to the Mower County Chapter at the county courthouse.

Rapid City S. D Joseph M. Collins Mower County American Red Cross Collins Amer Ican Red Cross Red Cross United Fund Agency

KQAQ Farm Day Sponsors Long Agribusiness Broadcast

KQAQ will air its fourth annual Farm Day on Saturday from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the William Schottler farm near Austin. More than 35 area and state agri business figures will be interviewed, including Rep. Ancher Nelson, in a salute to agriculture, the region’s top business.

KQAQ William Schottler Austin Ancher Nelson

Two Austin Women Earn Marquette University Degrees

Two Austin residents graduated at Marquette University exercises in Milwaukee. Suzanne L. Sheedy received a bachelor of arts in journalism while Susan M. Theissen earned a bachelor of science in nursing.

Austin Marquette University Miwaukee Wis Suzanne L. Sheedy Austin Rt. 4 Susan M. Theissen 4Th St. NW

Work Force at 12 407 Employment Up in City May Figures

May employment in Austin shows a net gain of 17 jobs from April with most categories up while the service sector declines due to parochial school contract expirations. Labor supply remains high as veterans return and students seek summer work amid expectations of a modest summer labor demand resurgence. Notable May figures include 11 313, 11 313, 11 216, 12 225, and 12 110 for years 1955 1958 1962 1966 and 1970 respectively.

Austin Minnesota Dept. of Manpower Services

Hormel Institute Board discusses plans for coming year

The Hormel Institute Board reviewed plans and policies for the coming year at its annual spring meeting. Attendees included Dr. B L Crawford, Dr. Sherwood Berg, Dr. David Donald, Dr. LaVell Henderson, and Raymond Ondov, with emeritus members and Prof. May Brodbeck, who will become Board Chairman July 1. The Institute, over 30 years, has grown into a leading fats oils lipids research center with 650+ scholarly works and continuing Hormel Foundation support.

Hormel Institute B. L. Crawford Sherwood O. Berg Institute of Agriculture David E. Donald Mayo Clinic LaVell Henderson Department of Biochemistry St. Paul Raymond B. Ondov Austin Hormel Foundation Harold Macy Walter M. Lauer James G. Harting Sr H. C. Halvorson May Brodbeck Horme! Institute University of Minnesota Hormer Foundation

Car Crash at 10th Dr SE Intersection

An accident at the intersection of 10th Dr SE and &h Ave SE at 12 55 p m Thursday involved Dawn Olson of 1202 4th St NW and John Connely of 1000 16th St SW. Olson damage valued at 150 dollars and Connely at 100 dollars.

10Th Dr And H Ave. SE Dawn Olson 4Th St. NW John Connely 16Th St Olson Connely

We Like It Here A Regular Friday Herald Feature

Regular Friday column notes Austin area livability from smog free spaces and quick golf runs to jokes about officials and budgeting. It mentions Ken Peterson visiting Minnesota, ex postmaster Jesse Pierce and others in discussion, Governor Weredell Anderson's upcoming Austin visit, and light local anecdotes including a Leech Lake fishing trip and odd headlines from newspapers.

Austin Aus'in Minnesota Weredell Anderson

Red White and Blue Days set by Austin merchants

Dick Alger, chairman of the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce Retail Red White and Blue Promotion Committee, announced that over seventy Austin merchants will join a four day sales event from June 28 to July 1. Stores will decorate in patriotic colors with Specials labels and staff attire. The finale includes art exhibits, band concerts, beauty and bicycle contests across shopping areas, in what could be the citys largest combined merchant sales effort.

Dick Alger Austin Alger

Two arraigned in Municipal Court in Austin Minnesota

Charles Giard, 24, 417 2nd Ave NE, arraigned on feloniously receiving and concealing stolen property after a forged credit card purchase at Donaldson’s Rochester for a $250 TV set and $50 clock radio. Preliminary hearing set for June 23. Giard held in Mower County jail on $1,000 bond. James Lock, 417 2nd Ave SE, arraigned on felonious theft by check after nine no account checks at local businesses totaling over $200. Preliminary hearing set for June 30. Lock held in Mower County jail on $500 bond.

Austin Charles Giard 2Nd Ave Donaldson's Rochester Giard Mower County

Avoid Overloading Circuits With Air Conditioners

The Austin Fire Dept warns against using multiple outlets for air conditioners and heavy appliances that can overload a circuit. Use a single outlet only if the circuit is wired properly. If a fuse blows, have wiring checked by an electrician before further use.

Austin Fire Dept Aginst The Dept

Ecumenical Service Planned at Dreisner Park

First United Methodist Church to lead ecumenical worship at 8 a.m. Sunday in Dreisner Park. All camping visitors and Austin area residents and travelers are invited. Co sponsored by seven Austin congregations with support from the Park and Recreation Board and East side merchants.

First United Methodist Church Dreisner Park Austin Area Austin Austin's Park and Recreation Board Eastside

Oakland girl attends leadership camp in Missouri

Roberta Lyle of Oakland, daughter of Mr and Mrs Calvin Lyle, left for the Co op Youth Leadership Camp at William Jewell College Liberty Missouri. Among 800 rural youths in four June sessions, she is sponsored by Hayward Community Oil Co op. The program aims to build leadership, citizenship, cooperative understanding and enjoy the week.

Oakland Minn Roberta Lyle Calvin Lyle William Jewell College Liberty Roberta Hayward Community Oil Co-op

Austin Musicians Win Talent For Christ Honors

Two young Austin musicians earned top honors at Calvary Baptist Rochester in the Talent For Christ contest. Sharon Adams won first in Senior High School Piano, while David Smith took first in Junior High Piano. Both received trophies and a jury rating. they study under Mrs Earl Edland Adams.

Austin Calvary Baptist Church Rochester Sharon Adams St. NE David Smith St. NW Shaun David Earl Edland Adams

Contribution for flood victims in Rapid City

SARGEANT Minn Members of the Truthseekers Adult Sunday School class of Zion Methodist Church Sargeant voted to send a 20 contribution to the Red Cross for use in flood relief at Rapid City South Dakota at their Monday evening meeting The class made plans for the all church picnic which they will sponsor July 23 at the church No regular meeting is scheduled for July.

Sargeant, Minn Truthseekers Zion Methodist Church Sargeant Red Cross Rapid City S. D

Town and Country Club picnic set in Dexter

Dexter Town and Country Club members set July 9 for the annual family picnic at Spring Valley park. Twelve members and two guests attended the club meeting at Mrs Arnold Peterson's home.

Dexter, Minn Dexter Town and Country Club Spring Valley Park Arnold Peterson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Austin Joeline Malenke Joeline Per Glen Malenke Mrs Owatonna Austin, Owatonna Mozart Kathlene Mireau Shaft West St. Paul Candy Colter Oklahoma South St. Paul Laura French White Bear Lake Linda Tamillo Dean's List Hormel Co Red Cross Disaster Fund Marquette Austin Area Vocational Technical School Donald Ingram Karen Wolf Barb Simpson Janet Bendisen Morton Carney Institute Dr. Brodbeck American Philosophical Association Edmund Smith Ken Peterson Ken Denver Jesse Pierce Harold Busswitz Andy Slindee Harry Sasse Charlie Christensen Jesse McGovern Humprey Muskie Wallace Washington F. C. Miles A. R. Gross J. Knox Dye E. E. Smith Thomas Koeck Bob Bacock Bernice Leech Lake Bob St. John’s Nixon Pat San Antonio Tex White House Town and Country Club
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