Wright to visit Cali Colombia as AFL program entrant
Austin High School junior Charlie Wright leaves for Cali Colombia to participate in the American Field Service Summer Program for two months. He will stay with host family Mr. and Mrs. Juan Carlos Guevara Soto and their children Gilberto Lucy and an elderly grandfather. He travels via Miami for orientation before arriving in Bogota for a week of preparation.
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Wright
Cali
Columbia
AFL
Austin High School
Charlie Wright
Colombia
Steve Wright
20Th St
Charlie
Juan Carlos Guevara Soto
Gilberto
Lucy
Bogota
Miami
Fla
AFS
Ted Sandell
PAWS Picnic Slated at Kenneth Tram Farm near Lansing
The Professional Agricultural Workers Society plans a 5 p.m. picnic on Wednesday at the Kenneth Tram farm one mile east and 1.25 miles north of Lansing. Members should bring meat cups dishes utensils and, if possible, a table cloth lawn chairs and folding table. Games and fishing will be available despite potential rain.
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Professional Agricultural Workers Society
PAWS
Kenneth Tram
Lansing
Two Austin students gain admission to Mankato State College
Kal Kallenberger and Daryl A. Gerber, sons of Marvin B. Kallenberger and Arthur Gerber, both of Austin, have been accepted for admission to Mankato State College.
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Austin
Mankato State College
Kal Kallenberger
Marvin B. Kallenberger
14Th St
Daryl A. Gerber
Arthur Gerber
7Th Ave. SE
Red Cross Bloodmobile collects 98 units in Austin
The Red Cross Bloodmobile gathered 98 units on Monday in Austin with 15 deferred from 113 potential donors and five first time donors. Ages 47 to 56 led giving, and laborers topped occupations. The unit value to Mower County totaled $71,000 last year.
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Red Cross Bloodmobile
Red Cross
Austin
Mower County
March Bloodmobile
The
American Red Cross
St. Edwards Community Center
Adams Public School
Adams
Honor students named from AHS 1973 graduating class
Principal Glenn Borland announced the Austin High School class of 1973 honor graduates. Co valedictorians are Brenda Hunter and Stephen Van der Schaaf, with co salutatorians Philip Lippert and John Shatek. Additional students with high scholastic honors include Kari Ackerwold Terri Anderson Scott Bjerke and many others.
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Austin High School
Glenn Borland
Brenda Hunter
Stephen Vander Schaaf
Philip Lippert
John Shatek
Brenda
Paul Hunter
Route 5
Stephen
Leon Vander Schaaf
Oakland Ave
Philip
Philip Ippert
15Th St
John
Doug Shatek
2Nd Ave
Ith
Kari Ackerwold
Terri Anderson
Scott Bjerke
Mary Chiz
David Fisher
Susan Gabrielson
Nancy Grimes
Richard Haddorff
Skot Johnson
Timothy Johnson
Gregg Jorgenson
Donna’ Karsten
Barbara Lunde
Cynthia Lysne
Colleen McDonald
Susan Montigney
Marty Neddersen
Kirby Nelson
Ralph Peters
Pamela Roberts
Joel Schieck
Joseph Sherman
Donna ‘Thompson
Chris Todd
Mark Todd
Miss Minnesota pageant highlights by Ernie Danek
Ernie Danek reflects on photographing the 1973 Miss Minnesota pageant. He notes lighting challenges in a large auditorium, the limits of flash cubes, and the skill of contestants under bright scrutiny. The piece commends the cast and management for showmanship and musical talent.
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Minnesota
West Indies
Red Cedar
Jerry Sarenpa
Groundbreaking for 6-Mile Grove new addition
Ground breaking at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church in Lyle Minnesota marked the start of a 30 by 28 foot addition. Richard Nagel and Rev Einar Unseth led the ceremony with building committee members. cost is estimated at 10000 dollars.
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Glen Aanonson
Marvin Klaus
Henry Jenson
Grand Meadow Mental Health Bell Ringer Drive Total
The Bell Ringer drive for mental health raised $59 in Grand Meadow Township. Chairwoman Mrs. Glen Warn led the effort with help from Mrs. Clifford Tune Mrs. LeRoy Baldus Mrs. Stanley Davis Mrs. Dean Illiscocks Mrs. Gene Jacobson Mrs. Truman Nelson Mrs. Leo Calkins and Mrs. Vernon Hoffman.
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Grand Meadow
Minn
Bell Ringer Drive
Grand Meadow Township
Glen Warn
Clifford Tune
LeRoy Baldus
Stanley Davis
Dean Illiscocks
Gene Jacobson
Truman Nelson
Leo Calkins
Vernon Hoffman
City Council discusses warning system sewer costs and more
The Austin City Council reviews feasibility of outdoor warning systems for nuclear and disaster alerts and authorizes a statement of intent. They also study storm sewer policy upon annexation and approve funds for a Fourth of July fireworks display.
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Council
Austin
Reding
Gerald McNellis
Lovejoy’s sculpture painting captivates Austin Rotary crowd
Jim Lovejoy, a self taught artist, showcased his sculpture painting method in Austin. He described a process using ground glass, paper mache, glue, epoxy and baking to create life like pictures. He has produced about 130 works selling mainly for five thousand dollars or more and donates portions to charity.
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Lovejoy
Austin
Rotary Club
Midwest
Upson
Mower County
Garcia Awaiting Psychiatric Exam After Court Order
Jesus Garcia, 50, of 805 4th St NW, is in Olmsted County jail awaiting a psychiatric evaluation at Rochester State Hospital. Judge Warren Plunkett granted the exam to determine competency to stand trial in the May 1 murder of Mrs. Helen Lopez in Austin. Garcia will be returned to Mower County Sheriff after the assessment, which also assesses understanding of charges and self incrimination. Attorney Robert Leighton represents Garcia. State is represented by Wallace Sieh.
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Jesus Garcia
4Th St
Olmsted County
Rochester State Hospital
Warren Plunkett
Garcia
Helen Lopez
Austin
Mower County
Robert Leighton
Wallace Sieh
State
Stolzenberg and Young Installed as Legion Officers
Mrs. Stolzenberg becomes Commander and Mrs. Larry Young takes the presidency at Post 91 ceremonies. Installing officer Glenn Dornfeldt presided as other officers and staff were named for 1973 74, with retiring Commander Orville Fingarson praising dedication. A buffet followed and next week Mower County officers will be installed in Austin with delegates traveling to the Department Convention in St Paul July 12 14.
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Austin American Legion
Sig Qvale
Francis Stolzenberg
Larry Young
American Legion
Glenn Dornfeldt
Minneapolis
Stolzenberg
Richard Hallman
George Hilberg
Donald Hoban
Lloyd Ferguson
Frank Dunsmore
Legion
Young
Ethel Corbin
Ronald Stratton
George Sippel
Joe Carter
Larry Miland
Sgt
At Arms
Doris Meakins
Howard Fisher
Fingarson and Stolzenberg
Leo Weis
Unit 91
Louisa Anderson
Roy T. Anderson
Grace Pierce
Jess
Mower County
Austin
Department
St. Paul
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Industrial Center
Leo Reding
Rosalie Seltz
Paws Picnic
Mankato
AHS
Joan Shatter
Steven Vanderschaaf
Phil Lippert
Ernie
Danek
GM Mental Health
Norbert Schmitt
McNellis
City of
Robert Sikkink
Art Vogel
Vogel
Robert Nelson
Police Dept
Darrell Stacy
Nelson
Wes Pappenius
APD
Austin 21
Manpower Services Board
Jim Lovejoy
Jimmy Lovejoy
Montgomery Ward
Lye
Texas
California
LaVerne
New York
Paris
Orville
Fingarson
Glenn Dorfeldt
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