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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1957
Page
6
The National Safety Council predicted a possible 20 mile per wreck rate over the four day Fourth of July period with about 45 million vehicles on the road. The warning urges stricter police enforcement and prudent driving as police challenge holiday danger.
The facility adds a 145 foot long dryer tunnel with a four inch thick gelatin sheet on an eight foot belt, heated from 85 to 140 degrees, using purified air and oil filtration to allow year round production despite humidity. Test runs have begun with the evaporators in place.
Charles Mercer recalls a summer in television when reporters linger on past interviews and interactions. The piece weighs personalities from press agents to technicians, noting biases and habits of Godfrey, Noel Coward, producers, directors, and actors, and ends that the behind the scenes crew shape the stars.
The statement notes that sound travels about four and a half times faster in water than in air, reflecting the medium dependence of acoustic velocity.
Frank Schultz, Local 9 president, notes Hormel earnings for the first half of 1957 drop less than any major packer except Wilson & Co. Hog market weakness and a 13 percent drop in hog marketing blamed for low earnings. Industry outlook期待 better second half due to predicted fall hog supplies.
Discussion notes that the Original Plat of Austin area is vacated by the City for courthouse purposes and a Minnesota county may hold title by fee simple. Experts suggest the county seek legal opinion, declaratory judgment, or quiet title action to clarify ownership and prevent future questions.
CHICAGO Nearly a quarter of a billion books with paper covers were sold in the United States last year. Dan Lacy, managing director of the American Book Publishers Council, told librarians the demand for fiction in libraries has fallen as readers pref er paper cover books. He likened the trend to frozen foods in the food industry. People prefer paying higher costs for such books to the trouble of library procuring and returns.
Sydney readers hear Billy Graham may tour Australia. Bishop H G Hilliard of Sydney welcomed the plan and said he will pray for success. Jerry Beavan, Graham’s ally, is expected in July to discuss a crusade with church leaders.
The University of Chicago reports Chicago metropolitan area reached 6.1 million by mid-1956, an 11 percent rise from the 1950 census total of 5.5 million.
Edward G. Robinson Jr. faces a $50,000 damage suit from Martin Barth who lost an eye when Robinson's car struck parked vehicles. Barth says Robinson drove at a wanton speed and was intoxicated. the actor's son was previously convicted of drunk driving and jailed 60 days.
Temperatures in Minnesota stay near normal in west and north and rise 3 to 6 degrees above normal in the southeast. Highs 76 to 81 with lows 53 to 60, cooler in the southeast Saturday, warmer Monday and Tuesday, cooler Wednesday. Expect one inch to locally 3 inches of precipitation from showers tonight through Saturday and again Tuesday and Wednesday. Every tenth citizen in Sweden owns an automobile.
In Mower County a hearing is set in the matter of Mary Loraine Barry's estate. Adelbert A Barry seeks appointment as administrator. The hearing is scheduled for July 3, 1957 at 4 p.m. in Austin with creditors' claims due four months from now and a hearing on October 7, 1957 at 10 a.m. All notices will be published and mailed as required.
Notice announces a Minnesota district court filing by Roger Catherwood as administrator to register title to Tract XY in Block 14 Brown's Addition Austin. Includes list of defendants and summons with 20 day response period plus subsequent county board actions on June 4 and June 5 1957 covering various local matters and resolutions.
In Probate Court for the Estate of Henry E. Misgen decedent Catherine M Misgen petitions for general administration stating no property except exempt homestead and assets to cover expenses and survivor allowances. hearing set for July 3 1957 at 10 am in Austin Minnesota with notices by publication in the Austin Daily Herald. United States automobile industry consumes about 19 million tons of steel annually about 23 percent of national steel production.
City of Austin invites sealed proposals to supply manhole rings covers storm sewer inlets cast iron manhole steps. Bids due by July 5 1957 at 8 00 PM. A 5 percent bid bond required with proposals. Specifications at City Engineer office. J H Weiland City Recorder June 21 28.
The notice records the incorporation of Austin Medical Properties, Inc on June 19 1957. It lists business aims to own operate develop and finance real estate and drug retail and wholesale activities along with a general merchandise and drug business. Registered office at North Service Drive and Sterling Avenue Austin Minnesota and P O Box 81. Incorporators include Drs Anderson Flanagan Rosenthal Wright and Seery. First board members are Drs Anderson Wright and Seery. Plunkett and Plunkett, Babcock Building.
Foreclosure sale planned by Albert Lea Federal Savings and Loan Association on Lot 9, Block 2, Sun land Addition in Austin Mower County Minnesota. The mortgage dated May 24 1955 secures $8966.17 with taxes insurance and interest and will be sold at the sheriff’s auction on July 30 1957 at 10:00 am with one year redemption. The notice lists chain of title and assignment to the Albert Lea Federal Savings and Loan Association. Restrictions and easement run with the property. The sale proceeds pay debt costs and allow statutory redemption.
In Probate Court for Reynold H. Lillquist the final account and petition for distribution were filed. The hearing is set for July 1, 1957 at 10:00 A.M. in the probate court room at the courthouse in Austin Minnesota with notice by publication in the Austin Daily Herald and by mail as required by law.
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