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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1957

Page

2

Births Reported at St. Olaf Hospital

Vital statistics list three newborn sons to Bruce Becker, Herman Miller, and Richard Meyer with addresses in Oak Ridge Pinecrest and Ohio, all born mid June. The text also mentions a grandmother Mrs Anton Vodraska from Austin and notes funeral services scheduled for Tuesday morning.

St. Olaf Hospital Bruce Becker Oak Ridge Son Herman Miller Pinecrest Richard Meyer Ohio Ford Robert Chiz Austin Anton Vodraska

Local names linked to Iowa residents appear in listing

The item lists individuals including Robert C. Simmons of Fairfield Iowa and Darlene R Lewison of Adams with Cleveland Dobson of Chickasaw Iowa and Mary L Bacott of Chickasaw as connected parties.

Robert C. Simmons Fairfield Iowa Darlene R. Lewison Adams Cleveland Dobson Chickasaw Mary L. Bacott

Rev Elias C Haavik dies at 78 in Minneapolis

The Rev Elias C Haavik aged 78 of 4525 Ewing Ave Minneapolis died Saturday in a Duluth hospital. Survived by wife Lina two daughters Mrs Paul Morreim and Mrs Robert Crawford and a son Dr John E Haavik. Norway born and a Luther College graduate he served Lutheran parishes in several states 17 years and was a field representative for the Evangelical Lutheran Church until retirement in 1952 funeral set for Tuesday in Minneapolis.

Elias C. Haavik Ewing Ave Minneapolis Duluth Lina D Paul Morreim Robert Crawford East Lansing Mich John E. Haavik Norway Haavik Luther College Decorah Iowa Luther Theological Seminary St. Paul Montana Illinois Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Church

Death of George M. Hatten at St Olaf Hospital

George M. Hatten age 6 of 811 Hope died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon while visiting at St Olaf Hospital. Survived by wife Clara a brother Edward Hatten of Stacyville Iowa three sisters Mrs F H Mescher Mrs Virgil Wolf Bancroft Iowa and Mrs Bert Bisellian Sauk Centre Minn. Wednesday.

George M. Hatten Hope St. Olaf Hospital Clara Edward Hatten Stacyvile Iowa F. H. Mescher Virgil Wolf Bancroft Bert Bisellian Sauk Centre Minn

Infant Daughter of Mr and Mrs Ansel Smith Graveside Service

Graveside services were held at Oakwood Cemetery for the stillborn infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Ansel Smith of 801 Padden. The Rev Robert Hamps officiated and Worlein Funeral Home arranged the services following the stillbirth Sunday morning at St Olaf Hospital.

Oakwood Cemetery Ansel Smith Padden Robert Hamp Worlein St. Olaf Hospital

Death of Clement Flaherty at home near Lyle

Clement Steve Flaherty aged 43 died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon after suffering a heart attack at his residence near Lyle. He is survived by his wife Helen, his mother Mrs Agnes Flaherty of Redwood City California, two brothers M J Flaherty and Emmett Flaherty of Austin, and two sisters Mrs Arnold Eagen of San Francisco and Mrs Earl Madden of Redwood City. Funeral arrangements set for Wednesday morning.

Clement Steve) Flaherty Lyle Helen Agnes Flaherty Redwood City Calif M. J. Flaherty Emmett Flaherty Austin Arnold Eagen San Francisco Earl Madden

Mrs Wesley Viktora Dies After Saturday Illness

Mrs Wesley Viktora aged 34 died Saturday afternoon at Olaf Hospital. She resided at 405 East Maple and is survived by her husband, her parents Mr and Mrs James Chiz of Austin, and two brothers Clif.

Wesley Viktora Olaf Hospital E. Maple James Chiz Austin Clif

Funeral Services for Mrs Wes ley Viktora and Mrs Daisy Rogers

Funeral services are set for Mrs Wes ley Viktora at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Queen of Angels Church with burial in Calvary Cemetery after a 8 p.m. rosary at Mayer Funeral Home. Daisy Rogers will be honored at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Adams Funeral Home with interment in Little Cedar Cemetery. Friends may visit Adams Funeral Home from this evening until service time.

Daisy Rogers Adams Adams Funeral Home M. L. Witte Little Cedar Cemetery Adams Funeral

Funeral services for George M. Hatten

Funeral services for George M. Hatten of 811 Hope will be at 10 30 a m Wednesday at Queen of Angels Church with interment in Calvary Cemetery. Rosary will be held at 8 p m Tuesday at Mayer Funeral Home.

George M. Hatten Hope Queen of Angels Church Calvary Cemetery Mayer Funeral Home

Funeral services for Clement Flaherty to be held at St Augustine

Funeral services for Clement Steve Flaherty of Lyle are set for 8 45 p m Wednesday at St Augustine Church with interment in Calvary Cemetery. A rosary will be held at 8 p m Tuesday at Mayer Funeral Home. The family requests no flowers.

Clement Steve) Flaherty Lyle St. Augustine Church Calvary Cemetery Mayer Funeral Home

Obituary of Mary Searles 1957 in Lyle Township

Mary Searles died at home in Lyle June 10 1957 aged 94 wife of LeRoy C Searles died 1908. Survived by son T L Seames daughter Effie Dunbar two grandchildren and five great grandchildren fourteen nieces and nephews and other relatives. Funeral June 13 1957 at Jordan Chapel with Rev John D Taylor officiating. Interment Rose Creek Enterprise Cemetery.

Mary Searles Mary Catherine Kate) Murphy Lyle Township Margaret Patric Murphy LeRoy C. Searles Lyle Searles Effie Dunbar T. L. Seames J. D. Taylor Minneapolis Elden Searles Albert Lea

Obituary: John F Buck of Waltham Dies at 80

John F Buck born September 14 1876 in Cedarburg Wisconsin died June 11 1957 in St Olaf Hospital Austin Minnesota. He married Lydia Ziemer November 14 1901 and had one son George of Spokane Washington. Survived by widow son grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He lived on farms near Waltham and worked in livery general merchant post office before retirement. He was active in community and member of St Michael's Lu.

John F. Buck Cedarburg Wis St. Olaf Hospital Austin Minn Kirchein Waltham, Minn Lydia Ziemer Waltham Red Elm Lydia George Spokane Wash W. P. Gottwig

Theran Church Burial Noted For Faithful Husband and Father

Funeral notices state that a faithful husband and kind father was interred in the church cemetery. The deceased’s presence will be missed by friends and neighbors.

Theran

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Illness and Death

Expressions of gratitude for visits prayers and meals after car accident illness and death of loved ones. Thanks to Rev J H Klausmier Mothers club District 37 and neighbors for flowers cards food and support. special thanks to Rev Draeger organist choir and ladies aid. names listed for family and friends in appreciation.

J. H. Klausmier Mothers’ Club Dist Draeger Effie Dunbar T. L. Searles Elden Searles J. D. Taylor

Ambulance Runs Between Methodist Church St Olaf Hospital

Ambulance runs recorded Sunday and Monday detailing transfers from Methodist Church to St Olaf Hospital and from 802 Bauman to St Olaf Hospital. A 4 21 p m transfer from Mona area to St Olaf and hospital to Mayer Funeral Home is noted. A Monday 3 03 p m and 8 40 a m move report 218 corridor to St Olaf Hospital are listed.

Methodist St. Olaf Hospital Bauman Mona Iowa Mayer Funeral Home

Red Cross Blood Used at St Olaf Hospital in 1957

Two pints of Red Cross blood were used at St Olaf Hospital. The record notes the year 1957 and the quantity 238 in the total usage.

Red Cross St. Olaf Hospital

Laurel Wilder Fined For Careless Driving

Laurel Wilder of Lyle received a fine of 25 dollars or 25 days in jail for careless driving, as noted in the local court record. The case highlights the enforcement of traffic safety rules in the area.

Laurel L. Wilder Lyle

Juvenile Traffic Violations in City List

Juvenile cases include Gerald Tabor 17 of Riv er with a 15 day license suspension for speeding. Robert J. Horvick 16 of Austin Rt. 1 warned and released for driving with no muffler. Eugene Hinkle 17 of 701 N First improper equipment. case dismissed. Carl H Arnold 16 Adams improper equipment. case dismissed. Jerome L Meyer 16 513 Lin- appears truncated.

Gerald Tabor River Robert J. Horvick Austin Rt. 1 Eugene Hinkle Carl H. Arnold Adams

Bus Gift Helps Migrant Children Reach Church and Clinic

Spanish speaking migrant workers from Texas and Mexico receive a school bus donated by the Knights of Columbus councils of Albert Lea Austin and Blooming Prairie in Minnesota. The bus will transport children to St Marys Church Newry and to medical appointments while parents work in Hollandale Maple Island fields. Reverend Urban Neudecker will use the bus, blessed in a ceremony with Monsignor Robert Jennings and Reverend James OConnell translating.

Hugh Plunkett Jr Austin Council of the Knights of Columbus St. Mary’s Parish Newry Hollandale Maple Island St. Mary's Church Texas Mexico The Knights of Columbus Albert Lea Austin Blooming Prairie St. Mary's Robert Jennings St. Augustine Church Urban Neudecker Martin G. Nilan James P. O'Connell San Antonio Minnesota Father Neudecker

Factual TV Programs Outperform Fiction This Summer

columnist Charles Mercer argues factual TV shows have surpassed fiction in quality this summer. He highlights sharpened news panel discussions and interviews with Khrushchev, Billy Graham, and others, praising NBC Outlook and CBS Sevareid's 4:30 program as strong examples.

New York Nikita 8 Khrushchev Soviet Communist Party 3.C William S. Girard Louis Earl J. Carroll Nbc-Tv CBS TV Eric Sevareid

Ten-year-old pays tax after shining shoes

In Fort Smith Arkansas a 10 year old girl mailed Gov Faubus a penny after she shined her father's shoes and charged him 10 cents plus a one cent tax. She sent the governor the penny as part of the note.

Little Rock Ark Fort Smith Orval Faubas

Bicycles Outnumber People on Nantucket Island

Rep. Robert F. Mooney says Nantucket has 4,100 bicycles and about 3,500 residents. He seeks legislation to build bicycle paths to accommodate cycling on the 30 mile offshore island.

Nantucket Boston Nantucket Island Robert F. Mooney Mooney Cape Cod

License Suspended Ten Days Over Right of Way Failure

A motorist faced a ten day license suspension after failing to yield the right of way. Authorities cited unsafe driving and failure to obey traffic controls as the basis for the action.

Dial A Joke Roars Through German Telephone Lines

In Dusseldorf a joke service on the telephone cheers moods and boosts numbers for the postal system. A kitchen advisory line preceded it, guiding supper ideas and inspiring husbands with novelty humor. The venture spread as cities imitate the success.

Dusseldorf Germany

War on Crabgrass: Minnesota Guide to a Lush Lawn

University of Minnesota horticulturists urge homeowners to start crabgrass control in early summer. They advise proper lawn management with Kentucky bluegrass and red fescues, plus selective chemical treatments like PMA or potassium cyanate, applied at 10 day intervals after germination.

Stadtherr and Nylund Minnesota Stadtherr Univer

Puffin Stowaway Rescued From Ship Pipes In Vancouver

A tufted puffin, a nearly starved stowaway bird, was found trapped in air pipes of the German steam ship Hammond II in Vancouver. Now at the city museum, the bird is reported to be “eating furiously” according to zoo Curator Alan Best.

Vancouver City Museum Zoo Alan Best

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clement Flaherty Mrs Bridge Street Rosary Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Herman Duken Brownsdale, Minn John Buck Geo. Buck Walter Gottevig Jerome L. Meyer Lin Kcs Charles Mercer Meet the Press Billy Graham A. C. Greene City Agency Woeter Germmany Post Office Dept Pappas Hormel John Mayer R. J. Stadtherr R. E. Nylund University of Minnesota Horticulturists Sity Austin Daily Herald Austin Savings & Loan North Main
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