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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1954
Page
8
Benil Montgomery 36 a farmer near New Virginia drowned Sunday after entering a 12 foot deep pond on his farm to rescue his 11 year old daughter Marilyn who could not swim. Marilyn and a companion waded in the water and got out safely. The father died in the effort.
Des Moines reports a youth flower show with cash prizes for floral and garden entries from television tray decorations to rock collections. Open to boys and girls 16 years old and younger, the event will occur on Children's Day, August 28 at the Iowa State Fair.
Frank A. O'Connor, 78, longtime Democrat and former Iowa lawmaker, died at his Dubuque home Sunday night. He nominated Henry A. Wallace for vice president at the 1940 Democratic National Convention.
The W. A. Sheaffer Pen Co. announced a profit-sharing payment to its employees equal to 20 percent of earnings for the March April May quarter.
The Iowa Board of Social Welfare on Saturday announced that starting August 1 about 2700 recipients living in boarding homes will see higher monthly grants. The current $45 maximum will rise to $55 in justified cases after a survey showed room and board costs exceed the old limit.
Des Moines reports the Republican state convention will be joined by nearly 200 junior delegates for the first time. The youths, aged 14 to 16, will serve as observers at the July 23 meeting in Des Moines, with each county selecting a group to represent.
Audubon delegates back a plan to raise a special 300000 dollar fund for United Evangelical Lutheran Church. The money supports church extension work home missions the minister pension fund and expansion of Dana College and Trinity Seminary at Blair Nebraska.
Chief Engineer John G. Butter praised Iowa’s local partnership on secondary road work in a speech to the county engineer section of the Iowa State Assn of County Officers. He credited the relationship with 30 years of successful cooperation.
Truman J. Ramsell of Eldora has been chosen as the new Iowa department commander for the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He succeeds prior leadership and aims to guide district activities and veterans outreach across the state.
Republican Leader Knowland of California voiced optimism that the Senate will block Democratic efforts to revise the administration trade and tax revision bills. He and other leaders planned a Monday conference with President Eisenhower to push for adjournment by July 31, with a speedup needed.
The article explains that headaches arise from changes in brain blood vessel circulation with varying causes. It outlines two steps: relieve the immediate pain and identify physical or emotional triggers to reduce recurrence, noting risks of strong medicines and the need for medical evaluation.
Des Moines reports the state will launch a $500000 program to assist ten ant farmers with financing their purchases indirectly. The plan targets small producers and aims to boost local ant farming operations through loan or subsidy mechanisms.
Between 1920 and 1953 US per capita steel production rose from 886 pounds to 1398 pounds as industrial output expanded, reflecting sustained gains in steel efficiency and demand across sectors.
Washington AFL's Political League names Sen. Humphrey and 14 other notables as voting right on key issues since 1947 Taft Hartley. Humphrey logged 19 right votes. note Minnesota and other states show strong records. The league released the seven year scorecard to guide AFL members in the fall elections.
A U S Army sailor from Holmquist South Dakota filed charges in Genoa against an Italian couple over a fake marriage. Norman Wallace Johnson 27 says the barroom wedding was a hoax staged by Nancettina Napoli 32 and Mario Napoli who swindled him for money sent to a wife he believed he had.
In Charlotte a man telephoned Mecklenburg Elections clerk Mrs. R. O. Fortenberg to ask if he is registered. When asked his name he refused, saying his name is information he wishes to withhold. He provided an address and was guided to the proper registration book.
Sacramento woman sues to recover 8540 dollars her husband lost gambling on ecards. Judge Ralph McGee ruled against her, saying agreeing with her would let other husbands reclaim their gambling losses.
Margaret Hillis, leader of the Concert Choir, is described as both a pioneering woman conductor and a Navy flight instructor during World War II. The piece traces her rise from child prodigy to Juilliard trained maestro, noting her mixed career, styling choices, and plans for future tours.
Salem officials expect playground groups to haul 1500 tons of sand to reclaim beaches after an unusual tide left Crane's Beach in Ipswich with excess sand. Snow crews dumped the material above flood tide, and now children must spread it along the shore.
Peiping radio reports China's population at 601,912,371 as of midnight June 30 1953. The count includes Formosa under Nationalist control per the National Census Office broadcast heard in London.
Leonard Severson a 53 year old farmhand was found dead with a head wound beside a deer rifle seven miles south of Bismarck North Dakota. Coroner Dr. Hubert Graves and Sheriff P J Schmitz indicated foul play was possible though the sheriff considered possible self inflicted death. An inquest and autopsy were planned Severson formerly lived in Detroit Lakes Minnesota and had served a sentence in North Dakota penitentiary for aggravated assault and battery in 1952 53.
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