Russians Use Labor Efficiently Yet Cheap Says Vita Plus Leader
L H Hill of Vita Plus told Oakland Farmers Co op Elevator Assn that Russian farms use labor cheaply but effectively. He cited a 15 worker task done by one man, large collective farms, and specialized crops like wheat and sunflowers. He compared Poland and Czechoslovakia unfavorably and noted Russia’s education and life in Moscow. Cy Moffit of Vita Plus also spoke.
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Oakland
Minn
L. H. Hill
Vita Plus Corp
Madison, Wis
Oakland Farmers Co-op Elevator Assn
Poland
Cheksolvakia
Russia
Hill
United States
Canada
Moscow
Cy Moffit
Vita- Plus
First Baptist Vacation Bible School Enrolls 326
The First Baptist Church reports 326 people enrolled for the daily Vacation Bible School with Edwin White directing. A Friday 7 p.m. demonstration program will show handcrafts flannelgraph lessons and films. The open district event is announced by Pastor Rev. Carl W. Brown.
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First Baptist Church
Edwin White
Carl W. Brown
Marietta Hosts Ohio’s First Brick Plant in 1788
In Marietta, Ohio, 1788 marked the site of the first brick plant in the state, signaling early industrial development and construction material production in the region.
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Marietta
Ohio
New Facilities Will Be Ready This Summer
Oakland Farmers Co op Elevator to add a 60 foot scale with 50 ton capacity and a 4 000 bushel per hour elevator leg. The upgrade doubles as seed room and grain storage, tripling handling capacity. Ed Prather and Arnold Holmquist won seats on the board. Carlyle Bridley steps down as secretary treasurer.
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Oakland
Minn
Oakland Farmers Co-op
A. D
Pete) Kuhlman
Kuhlman
Carlyle Bridley
Bridiey
Ed Prather
Arnold Holmquist
Robert Kraischaar
Merrill Smebey
Myron Fawyer
William Lyle
Robert Guy
James Taylor
Clifford Kearns
Grove Street Paving Set to Begin in July
City officials announce Grove Street paving from Kenwood to Fourth will start in July under a priority plan approved by the City Council. Bids set for July 7. First project Garfield Street under way from Great Western tracks to Railway Street with funding for maintenance and construction under Amendment 2.
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Grove Street
Kenwood
Roger Nelson
Garfield Street
Railway Street
Austin
Minnesota
Bonds Sold for Iowa Korean Bonus
Iowa issues the Korean veteran bonus with bonds sold and benefit applications now available. Frank Dunsmore, Mower County veterans officer, says forms are ready at Soldiers and Sailors Relief offices and Iowa veterans organizations. Payments begin October 1 and Dunsmore will notify when blanks reach his office.
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Iowa
Frank Dunsmore
Mower County
Veterans Service
Dunsmore
Minnesota
Soldiers and Sailors Relief
Austin Daily Herald
Dexter Telephone hearing notes infrequent complaints
Dexter subscribers report few issues with service and most trouble is south of Dexter where lines will move for highway work. Arnold Artzen testifies metallic circuits, 24 hour operator service, and ongoing maintenance. Commission review will consider wage records, costs, and loan needs before a ruling.
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Dexter
Minn
Dexter Telephone Co
Arnold Artzen
Artzen
Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Aftzen
Sargeant
Daniel W. Carr
Carr
Dexter Company
Keith Vogt
Minnesota Telephone Assn
Lewis Larson
Otto Haarstad
George Monnier
William Rolfson
Brownsdale
Art Zander
Oliver Lee
Dugan Heads Charter Unit in City Commission Election
M F Dugan was elected chair of the City Charter Commission on Tuesday. Other officers include William Howley as vice chair, Ray Ondov as secretary, and Richard Bandler as assistant secretary. The panel, with members Don Enochson, Richard Garbisch, Francis Herzog, and others, will meet July 15 to set organizational rules.
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M. F. Dugan
Geo. A. Hormel & Co
Hormel Foundation
City Charter Commission
William Howley
Ray Ondov
Richard Bandler
Dist
A. C. Richardson
Stewartville to Get Fixed-Time Signal
A fixed-time traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Highways 30 and 63 in Stewartville by Sept 15. The apparent low bidder was Lehn Electric of Anoka for 2942 dollars.
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Stewartville
Lehn Electric
Anoka
Band to Open 1958 Season at Shell Tonight
The Municipal Band kicks off its 1958 concert season at 8 15 p m tonight in Community Park with mosquito spraying beforehand. Dedication to the American flag June and summer opens the program featuring The Flag of the Free The Storm King Lincoln Overture and Carnival Day in New Orleans plus U S Field Artillery American Rhapsody At the Circus Waltz of the Flowers Sunday Drivers and the Procession of the Nobles The Show closes with the national anthem.
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Community Park
the Free
Cline
Finlayson
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
New Orleans
Morrisey
Terry
Chaplin
U. S. Field Artillery
Sousa
Ling
Jones
Tschaikowsky
du Paze
Rimsky-Korsakov
Veterans May Get Payments for Korean War Era Service
Korean veterans who exhausted Minnesota unemployment insurance may receive up to $26 weekly from the Veterans Administration. Frank Dunsmore, Mower County veterans service officer, said the qualification includes 90 days of service during the Korean War and federal unemployment benefits under $676.
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Minnesota
Veterans Administration
Frank Dunsmore
Mower County
Veterans Service
Burglars Used Acetylene Tanks in Terp Ballroom Theft
Police traced two acetylene tanks used in Thursday’s Terp Ballroom burglary to Minneapolis. Burglars stole $1,300, including $650 in silver, after removing the lock with an acetylene torch and reaching inside to grab the cash.
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Minneapolis
June Jamboree Opens Three Day Event in Grand Meadow
Grand Meadow hosts a three day June Jamboree from Thursday to Saturday. Activities include the Grand Meadow High School band with an A rating, Little German band of Wykoff, a centennial coffee hour, Legion ice cream and coffee party, and concerts by Austin Egles Drum and Bugle Corps. Teen Hop with Scott Burton and a free street dance cap the weekend. The Band Mothers run a lunch stand and the Merriam Shows Carnival sets up the midway.
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Grand Meadow High School
Wykoff
Circle Six
Methodist Church
Jackie Krueger
Marlene Peters
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Austin Egles Drum and Bugle Corps
KWEB
Scott Burton
Rochester
Austin Post 91
American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps
Car Fire at Water and Chatham Due to Faulty Wiring
Firemen answered at 10 55 p m Tuesday to a car fire at Water and Chatham caused by faulty wiring. They disconnected the battery to stop the blaze.
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Water and
Chatham
Rural Youth Plans Summer Activities in Oakland Meeting
Mower County Rural Youth discussed summer programs at the Paul Anderson home in Oakland on Tuesday night. A July 20 steak fry and a July 13 all day outing at Clear Lake were planned. Alice Hatten was elected assistant secretary. Duane Rolfson showed slides from Germany and Anderson, Allan Gerlach and Charles Swendiman served lunch.
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Mower County
Paul Anderson
Oakland
Clear Lake
Iowa
Alice Hatten
Duane Rolfson
Germany
Anderson
Allan Gerlach
Charles Swendiman
Municipal picnic idea for Austin city employees
A resident proposes a large informal gathering for all Austin city workers and their families, including water and light, with a picnic at Todd Park. The plan suggests volunteers run it, small entry contributions for ice cream and prizes, and a council softball challenge to build community and understanding.
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Austin
City Board
Water and Light Department
Todd Park
Personal loan promotional appeal at low bank rates
Cash transfusion metaphor promotes quick personal loans for medical, car, or bills. Highlights friendly service and low rates. Encourages callers to apply by visiting or calling for fast approval.
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