Regional Princess Selection at Dairy Day in Austin
Twenty four Southern Minnesota dairy industry representatives compete for the 1961 Regional Dairy Princess title in Austin. The day features a parade, a dairy products cooking school, and a coronation banquet at St Edwards Church hall. Princess Kay of the Milky Way Marilyn Christensen of Corning reigns, with contestants from Dodge WL, Wabona, Fillmore, Goodhue, Wabasha, Olmstead, Mower, and Houston counties. Meadow View C. G. Flip appears as a live cow guest on Austin TV. The free cooking school is directed by Arlene Stansfield of St. Paul.
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Minnesota
St. Edwards Church Hall
Princess Kay
Princess Kay of the
Marilyn Christensen
Corning
Marilyn
Austin
Freeborn
Arlene Stansfield
St. Paul
Large Dog Killed on Highway 218N. Owners Sought
Humane Society officers could not locate the owner of a large white long haired dog with brown spots. The dog was struck by a car on Highway 218N Saturday and taken to Austin Veterinary Clinic. The dog's back was broken and it could not be saved. Mrs. Lee Owen of the Humane Society expressed distress that the owners may be searching for the pet.
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Humane Society
Austin Veterinary Clinic
Holand unhappy over failure to redistrict Minnesota
State Senator P. J. Holand of Austin told Hayfield Chamber of Commerce that the legislature is efficient and must follow strict rules. He opposed major changes to streamline the process and criticized press coverage. He noted 868 bills became law in the session and warned redistricting failure could lead to elected representatives at large.
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Holand
Minnesota
Sen. Holand
Hayfield
Senate
NEA Meet Draws Four Area Teachers to Atlantic City
About 10 000 teachers and educators attend the NEA convention opening June 25 in Atlantic City New Jersey. Three Austin Education Association representatives Dorothy Hill Ellen S Eggesbee and Ken Riska join Lyle High School principal C J Weisman Mower County Education Association delegate at the 99th annual meeting. Prominent speakers include Sir Ronald Gould Sargent Shriver Jonas Salk Martin Agronsky and several U S Senators and education officials.
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National Education Association
Austin
Lyle
Atlantic City
N. J
C. J. Weisman
Mower County Education Association
NEA
Ronald Gould
England
World Confederation of Organizations
Peace Corps
Sargent Shriver
Jonas Salk
School of Medicine
University of Pittsburgh
Martin Agronsky
National Broadcasting Co
United States
Oren E. Long
Hawaii
Wayne Morse
Ore
Harrison Williams
N.J
Rep
Frank Thompson
Crane Chapel Youths Head to Midwest Youth Camp
Thirty nine youths from Crane Community Chapel left in damp weather for a week at Midwest Youth Camp in Paynesville. Rev. Joe Matt helped load a bus with students from 4th through 12th grades, with Mrs. Matt bringing gear. Participants include youths from Rochester Albert Lea Minneapolis and other southern Minnesota towns. This marks the 15th annual church sponsored outing.
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Crane Community Chapel
Paynesville
Joe Matt
Matt
Rochester
Albert Lea
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Zion Luther Names State Delegates for Miami Convention
Dexter Zion Luther League named Janice Miller Carol Ochse and Odean Haarstad as delegates to the Luther League national convention in Miami this August. The June meeting at the William Ochse home approved their roles and the league has held a lunch at VBS and a car wash to fund travel. Planned events include a July 2 breakfast and a Saturday dinner before church services.
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Janice Miller
Carol Ochse
Odean Haarstad
Dexter Zion Luther League
Miami
William Ochse
League
Even Police Blotter Notes Spring's Close
The note records a theft at the Leonard R. Byers residence 1801 Oakland Ave E. A minnow bucket and dip net were taken as spring ends and summer begins. The line about a big fish that got away adds a quote reflecting the moment.
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Spring
Leonard R. Byers
Oakland Ave. E
Juveniles Admit Theft of Wine Here
City police report two Austin youths have admitted stealing 10 half pints of wine from East Side Drug and say the pair carried out several similar thefts. The juveniles have petitioned to juvenile court.
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Austin
Rail commission approves discontinuing Duluth passenger trains
The Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission approved the Duluth Massabe and Iron Range Railway plan to discontinue passenger trains 5 and 6 between Duluth and Winton effective July 16.
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ST. Paul
Duluth, Massabe and Iron Range
Duluth
Winton
Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Shell tips to squeeze 30 more miles per tank
Shell offers fuel saving tips. Start with a warm engine, avoid racing it, and keep pedal pressure even to reduce consumption. Drive ahead and coast to lights, minimize AC use, and note that air resistance rises with the cube of speed.
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