Austin to Host 1952 VFW Meet in August Preparations
Austin will host the 1952 State encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars with Olaf B. Damm post 1216 and auxiliary coordinating. Austin leaders Cahill Cerny and Nemitz attended Moorhead events, with state commander Thomas Letnes to visit in August for advance planning. The Moorhead gathering featured Rev. Norman Anderson urging purge of traitorous activity and warnings against politics shaping veterans benefits.
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Austin
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Olaf B. Damm
Auxiliary
James E. Cahill
Frank Cerny
Ardell Nemitz
Moorhead
VFW
LeRoy Anderson
Hans Paulson
Thomas Letnes
Nielsville
Cahill
Norman Anderson Anderson
Anderson
Concordia College
Flandersfield
Pusan
Iwo Jima
Youth Guilty on Careless Driving Count
Lawrence G. Gilbertson a 15 year old from Austin Rt 3 was convicted on a careless driving charge in municipal court after a private citizen signed the complaint and testified Police noted six other youths were in the car and juvenile court sent the case to municipal court Judge Philip Richardson suspended the driving permit for 21 days and a police spokesman urged more citizens to sign complaints and testify in traffic cases.
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Lawrence G. Gilbertson
Austin Rt. 3
Gilbertson
Carl Bandler
Philip Richardson
Cronwells Return From Heart Association Meetings
Dr. B J Cronwell and his wife Mrs Cronwell traveled from Atlantic City New Jersey where he participated as Minnesota delegate at large in Heart Association Panel No 5 discussions and convocation ceremonies He earned a fellowship certificate from the American College of Chest Physicians and attended its 17th scientific session He also attended the American Medical Association's 100th anniversary session Mrs Cronwell served as Minnesota delegate to the AMA women’s auxiliary sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Cronwell
Atlantic City
N. J
Macalester Student Goes to Fort Leonard Wood
Pvt. Roger F. Olson of Austin a member of the Army Organized Reserve Corps trains for ten days with the Sixth Armored Division at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri He is a Macalester College student and son of Mr and Mrs Harlan Olson of 511 Johnson street The training aims to give Organized Reserve Corps members a thorough knowledge of army life in the field
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Roger F. Olson
Austin
Army
Organized Reserve Corps
Sixth Armored Division
Fort Leonard Wood
Harlan O. Olson
Johnson
Macalester College
Girl Hit by Car Near Home Sustains Minor Injuries
Pamela Carlson four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Dean Carlson 502 Harrison suffered a brain concussion and possible internal injuries when struck by an auto near her home at about 745 p m Monday. She was under observation at St Olaf hospital and her condition was not serious and had improved. The collision involved Leo M Johnson 33 614 Jackson who drove the car Johnson faced no charges police said the girl ran into the street from between two cars parked near 507 Harrison. She also sustained bruises on the left side of her head and body.
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Pamela Carlson
Dean Carlson
Harrison
St. Olaf Hospital
Pamela
Harrison Street
Leo M. Johnson
Jackson
Johnson
St Cloud Man Enters Plea of Innocence
Jay Hoven a 31 year old St Cloud salesman pleaded innocent in municipal court to charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. He said he mailed funds and orders to the John Sandy Co of Minneapolis from Rochester and that the company claims it never received the money. He was released on his own recognizance pending county attorney action.
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Jay Hoven
St. Cloud
Hoven
Paul Johnson
Theresa Kolb
Kolb
Philip Richardson
John Sandy Co
Minneapolis
Rochester
Wallace Sieh
City Pay Raise Hinges on Aid of Light Plant
City employes seek a $15 monthly raise and a 40 hour week, arguing the municipal water and light board has granted faster raises. Council cites budget limits and plans a meeting with the water and light board to request funds for city pay increases. Also discussed PERA pension, union dues, and roof in danger at 807 N Seventh building.
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Austin
Water and Light Board
Fire and Police Departments
Fred Miles
Miles
Public Employes Retirement Association
Minnesota
N. Seventh
E. C. W. Schutte
Aldermen join in State Fund Bid for Airport Grants
Grants totaling 137000 for airport improvements in six Minnesota cities were approved by the legislative advisory committee. Albert Lea 50000 Austin 50000 Rochester 14000 Madison 15000 Worthington 3000 Marshall 5000. Several Austin councilmen will appear before the committee at St Paul on the citys request for 50000 in state funds for the Austin airport.
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ST. Paul
Minnesota
Legislative Advisory Committee
Albert Lea
Austin
Rochester
Madison
Worthington
Marshall
State Legislative Advisory Committee
Preacher Praises Policing Good Samaritans
Rev P A Peterson of Wesley Methodist Church in Mason City thanked Austin officers Patrolem Mattice and Warren Walburn for helping him after his car ran out of gas on June 4. They gave him a ride to town and pushed to get his car started. He sent a letter to the police chief with $1 for each officer and a note about buying ice cream for their families.
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Austin
P. A. Peterson
Wesley Methodist Church
Mason City
Highway 218
Don Mattice
Warren Walburn
Treacher
Caravan Leaders Bring Big Week of Methodist Youth Events
A visiting caravan of Methodist youth leaders works with Austin area young people for a special training week. Leaders include Mary Jo Beimer of Detroit Lakes Minnesota Wilma Davis of Little Rock Arkansas Mary Nash of Chautauqua New York Margaret Ann Titus Burrton Kansas and Hallock N Mohler Galveston Texas as they train college age youths in caravan activities.
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Austin
Mary Jo Beimer
Detroit Lakes
Minn
Heing
Iowa
Kansas
North Carolina
Detroit Lakes Methodist Church
Wilma Davis
Little Rock
Ark
Little Rock Junior College
Mary Nash
Chautauqua
N. Y
Margaret Ann Titus
Burrton
Kan
William Jewell College
Hallock N. Mohler
Galveston
Texas
McMurray College
Abilene
Margaret Titus
Hallock Mohler
Vets urged to check lapsed term life policies now
Veterans should act fast to reinstate lapsed national term life policies under a 1951 law. Policies issued eight or more years ago cannot be reinstated or renewed. those issued after June 20 1943 may be reinstated with back and ahead payments and a medical exam.
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Frank Dunsmore
Dunsmore
Jersey Cattle Club Names Elkton Farmer
Elkton breeder R. T. Wilson has been elected to the American Jersey Cattle Club. His membership was approved by the board after endorsements from five members. As a member he may vote in club affairs and receive special membership fees when doing business with the organization. The club, America's oldest dairy breed registry, was organized in 1868.
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R. T. Wilson
Elkton
American Jersey Cattle Club
Jersey
Wilson
America
DeVere Williams to Manage J C Penney Store
DeVere Williams of Austin will manage the J C Penney Co store at Miller South Carolina starting July 1. Williams, promoted by Fred L. Pickett Austin store manager, has been assistant manager for four years after moving from the Penney store in Huron South Dakota.
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DeVere Williams
DeVere Williams, Austin
J. C. Penney Co
Miller, S. C
Williams
Fred L. Pickett
Austin
Penney
Huron
S. D
Deadline Set for Parents to Claim Social Security Benefits
Parents who depended on a deceased World War II serviceman for at least half their support must file proof of dependency by June 30, 1951 to receive old‑age and survivors insurance payments. Claims may be filed at the Mankato Social Security Office or with the traveling representative visiting the county service office Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. Applicants should bring the serviceman’s social security number, discharge or death notice, and records showing support amounts and total income.
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Frank Dunsmore
Dunsmore
Social Security Office
Mankato
County Service
Oakland
Owner Seeks Help to Fill Hazardous Tank Hole
Burt Plehal, owner of the property on South River Street, explains he has sought remedies since acquiring the lot. A camera revealed a dangerous unfilled old tank with only an 18 inch ledge as protection for children. He invites the city and others to help fill the hole, noting the lot’s value versus the dirt needed and the demolished five‑foot fence that once surrounded the tank. He remains open to suggestions to secure the site.
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S. River Street
Burt Plehal
Herald
New Chance to Join Marines Through July 15
Men who have orders for a pre-induction exam but not induction orders may enlist in the U S Marine Corps during June 15 to July 15. The change suspends prior limits for one month. For details contact the Marine recruiter at the Austin Post Office each Thursday morning.
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United States Marine Corps
John D. McAfee
Marine Corps
Austin
Armed Forces Roll Returns Austin Servicemen Notes
Austin Herald column lists service members from the area with brief updates. Cpl Delmar D Miller 20 of Waltham serves in Korea since April after Army training at Fort Riley and Okinawa with address RA 16319859 Hq. & Serv. Co 808th EAB APO 970 c/o Postmaster San Francisco. Pvt Edwin Plantage to Fort Bragg for advance training after Fort Eustis. Allen W Farranken seaman apprentice at 108 W Allegheny completed recruit training at Great Lakes. Pvt Robert Fossey transferred from Fort Riley.
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Cpl
Delmar D. Miller
Waltham
Korea
Elwood Miller
Austin High School
Fort Riley
Kans
Okinawa
Airforce
Miller Okinawa
Hq. & Serv
c/o
San Francisco
Allen W Farranken
W. Alle-gheny
Naval Training Sta
Fort Belvoir unit addressed in construction group message
A communication from Fort Belvoir Virginia concerns the US 55084106 Hq Co 79th Engr Const Gp in Kansas ey. The item lists the unit and its assignment details in a terse military telegraph style.
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Ey, Kans
Engr
Fort Belvoir
Pfc Stuart Ellingson Listed With Montauk Unit
Pfc Stuart K Ellingson son of Mr and Mrs Sanford Elling son Dexter is stationed at AFN 17313219 773 AC W Squad Montauk New York with the unit noted in this brief military notice.
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Stuart K. Ellingson
Sanford Ellingson
Dexter
AC & W Squad
Montauk
New York
Contract Let for Lumber at Youth Building
The Howley Lumber Co. of Moner day won the lumber materials contract for the Youth Building at Mower county fairgrounds with a low bid of 2840. The 40 by 100 foot building is estimated to cost 10000 and is sponsored by the Lansing Grange as a community service project entering a national contest. The building will host county youth educational exhibits and house a Red Cross and first aid center plus Grange lunch concessions.
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Howley Lumber Co. Moner Day
Mower County Fairgrounds
Fair Board
Lansing Grange
Grange
Quality Prime Factor With Today’s Buyer
An advertisement for Ferris Radio and Television promotes top quality radio and television sales and repairs. It claims the best is affordable and stresses ownership of premium items from Austin’s only licensed radio specialist. The dealer lists contact number 9677 and store at 116 E Water St.
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Ferris Radio and Television
Austin
Water St
Adv
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Frank Detinger
William O. Loftus
Ashton Kennedy
Henry Miller
Lawrence Jensen
Ray Kessler
Fairmont
J. M. Jorgenson
St Paul
L. Pazzelli
Eveleth
Dr. G Goehrs
Rev. G. Moeller
Cannon Falls
C. O. Frandle
W. Bridge
Bridge
Kenwood
Frandle
Cronwells
Heart
Macalester
Fort Wood
RUSCO
Rusco Window Co
Austin Seed Co
The
Methodist Church
Jersey Cattle Club
Elkton Farmer
P "M
DE Vere Williams
Prinzings
Florida
Prinzings Market
U.S.218
Austin Herald
Pvt
Edwin Plantage
Fort Bragg
Fort
Eustis, Va
Gerrit Plantage
Sargeant
349Th Transport Co
Fort Bragg, N. C
Tion
Robert Halligan
Harrison St
Calif
Robert C. Fossey
Fort Ril
Farrankon
Tah Fei
the Grand Commandery
Maple Street
Mein Street
St. Paul Street
N. Main
Austin Building & Loan Ass'n
W. Bridge ST
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