Emmy Recipient From Toeterville
Dr. Herbert Hannam who received an Emmy for the development of a new television tube Monday night is a native of Toeterville Iowa His wife Gertrude Schlicter graduated from Pascelli High School in 1948 Her sister Mrs Orlo Hovland lives in Austin Dr Hannam is on the staff of General Electric and lives at Schenectady New York
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hannam
Toeterville
Iowa
Gertrude Schlicter
Pacelli High School
Orlo Hovland
Austin
Dr. Hannam
General Electric
Schenectady, N. Y
John J Audubon Birthplace Question Sparks Debate
Biographers clash over Audubon’s birthplace with claims he was born near New Orleans whereas many historians place his birth in Haiti. The debate centers on archival evidence and historical interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Audubon
New Orleans
Haiti
Error in Death Report Incorrect Details for Frank Helebrandt
A Monday report wrongly claimed Frank Helebrandt 73 collapsed during the Eagles parade and died at St. Olaf Hospital. He died at home, a grocery store proprietor, with services held Tuesday morning according to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Helebrandt
St. Olaf Hospital
Helebrandt
William Joy developer of Joy coal loader dies
Prestonburg Kentucky Wilbur Raymond Joy age 57 creator of the Joy coal loader and founder of the Joy Coal Bit Co a maker of mining equipment died from a gunshot wound Tuesday authorities reported Joy was noted for his popular mining machinery and led a local business enterprise in the coal industry
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prestonburg
Wilbur Raymond Joy
Joy
Joy Coal Bit Co
Grange Youth Meet This Weekend At Mower County Fair
Minnesota Grange youth aged 17 to 35 gather this weekend at Liebenstein 4-H Hall on the Mower County Fair grounds for a summer conference. Sessions begin at 11 a.m. with buzz groups and a marching demo, followed by slides from Europe. A banquet, church services, a swim party, a noon picnic, planning session, ballgame, and United Nations rally fill the schedule. Delegates stay in the 4-H building with Grange families hosting meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Grange
Liebenstein
Mower County Fairgrounds
Europe
Westminster Presbyterian and
Queen of Angels Catholic
Fairgrounds
United Nations
Two Cited for Water Safety at Iowa Ocean School
William Spahn and Edward Kehret received the American Red Cross water safety instructor badge during graduation exercises at the Iowa National Aquatic School held annually at Lake West Okoboji Iowa. The event marks the 39th water safety school and 50th year of Red Cross first aid classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Spahn
Edward Kehrer
American Red Cross
Iowa National Aquatic School
Lake West Okoboji
Iowa
William
Harry M. Spahn
4Th St
Edward
E. B. Kehret
Highway 16-E
Red Cross
American National Red Cross
Congress
French IFYE to Visit Dodge County Farm
Jacques P. Gilbert a 25 year old farmer from Vierthi ville Autainville France arrives in St Paul June 5 to live with farm families in Kittson and Dodge counties from June 6 to July 23 as Minnesota’s second IFYE delegate this year He studies at a state agricultural school belongs to the National Young Farmers club of France Gilbert will join Aurelia G Rodriguez of the Philippines who arrived in May in this National 4H Foundation sponsored program to foster world understanding in agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Minnesota
International Farm Youth Exchange
Wayne Bath
Jacques P. Gilbert
Vierthiville
Autainville
St. Paul
Kittson
Dodge
IFYE
Gilbert
State Agricultural School
National
Young Farmers’ Club of France
Aurelia G. Rodriguez
Philippines
4H Foundation
Agricultural Extension Service
700 Will Take Music Course
Approximately 700 students from 4th to 12th grade will attend a five week summer music session starting June 27 offered by the Austin Public Schools music department. Paul Helme coordinator announced the program with instructors Jack Tedrow Harold Sander Ann Carlson and several part time teachers. Classes mostly at Area Vocational School with Tedrow's at Ellis Junior High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Department
The
Austin Public Schools
Paul Helme
Helmne
Jack Tedrow
Harold Sander
Ann Carlson
Vittorio Sperati
Donald Gunderson
Fred Pickett
Tedrow
Ellis Junior High
Area Vocational School
Helme
Lecture on Christian Science Stated at Public Meeting
John D. Pickett of Chicago will lecture at 8 p m Thursday in First Methodist Church sponsored by First Church of Christ Scientist. Topic The Joy of Living By Divine Authority. Pickett, Ohio native educated in Georgia and North Dakota, led an investment firm before turning to Christian Science practice in 1942. He was a WWII Christian Science war worker and served on Illinois Flood Relief Committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Pickett
Chicago
First Methodist Church
First Church of Christ Scientist
Ohio
Pickett
Georgia
North Dakota
Christian Science
Smrkovski to Study Culture in France
James Smrkovski, son of Mr and Mrs Verne Smrkovski Ostrander Minnesota, leaves New York for Europe to study French culture. He will visit Frankfort Paris and other countries as guest of Count Ghislain de Diesbach and plans to return September 19. He will be a senior at St Thomas College this fall. His parents farm in Bennington Township.
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Grand Meadow
Minn
James Smrkovski
Verne Smrkovski
Ostrander
New York
Eur
Ope
Frankfort
Germany
Paris
Ghislain de Diesbach
Smrkovski
Europe
St. Thomas College
St. Thomas
Bennington Township
Stolzenberg Band to Note Birthday Anniversary in July
Ray Stolzenberg and his band mark their 27th anniversary on July 1 at the Terp. The group began as Stolzenberg and the Northern Playboys in the old LeRoy opera house. Stolzenberg, born and raised in Austin, notes dances attract younger crowds now and values the enduring old-time style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Stolzenberg
Terp
LeRoy Opera House
Stolzenberg
Austin
High Stolzenberg School
YDFL Endorses George Shepherd for Congress
The Mower County YDFL endorsed George W. Shepherd for the congressional seat held by Rep. Al Quie. The group also discussed fundraising projects and plans for a "Humphrey for Senator" drive.
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YDFL
George Shepherd
George W. Shepherd
al Quie
Mower County
Humphrey
Buttons
Welsh Proverb Advises Praise Behind Back Avoid Face
A Welsh proverb counsels praising the wise man behind his back while addressing a woman to her face, highlighting cautious speech and social tact.
Slides Show Activities of Cubs and Scouts in Lyle
Slides of the year’s Cub and Boy Scout activities were shown at a picnic led by Scoutmaster Kenneth Wynna at the American Legion Hall. Awards were given to Keven Butte Teddy Ekle David Farlinger Michael Nelson Jerry Ranson Duane Barclay Charles Ellis for cubs and Billy Reinartz Philip Everson Eddie Martell for scouts. Mrs Earl Martell presided at miniature badge pins for mothers and Cubmaster John Ennen announced a July 4 parade practice at his home on June 28 at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ennen
Want Ads Pay for 4 Runs
A short want ad item notes that payment for four runs is offered. The readable text is sparse, providing no names, dates, or locations, but signals a transactional opportunity in a listing format.
Storvick Leads State Police Shoot At Minneapolis Convention
Norman Storvick of the Austin-Albert Lea area topped the statewide competition for officers at the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers convention in Minneapolis. Eugene Gosha placed first among experts, and the four man Austin pistol team including Storvick, Gosha, Rysavy, Grover, and Mattice won first in masters and third in the grand championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Police and Peace Officers
Minneapol
Norman Storvick
Austin - Albert Lea
Eugene Gosha
Gosha
Austin Police
Rysavy
Lester Grover
Donald Mattice
Winter Ghost Town Guardsmen at Camp Ripley
Editor’s note by Rich Melin on his second week at Camp Ripley Minnesota National Guard summer encampment. The piece describes the ghost town feel in winter but a bustling 45 000 acre camp hosting guardsmen from seven states. It notes 8000 Minnesota guardsmen including the 135th Infantry and Capt William Buechner, plus troops from Illinois Iowa Missouri Nebraska Kansas and South Dakota training in a 12 week summer period with 55 mile perimeter and weapons like 8 inch howitzer and 50 caliber machine guns and the 762 millimeter Honest John rocket. Guardsmen camp or bivouac five days of the two week encampment and commute for daily field training including land mines and radio teletype operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich Melin
Herald
Minnesota National Guard
Camp Ripley
Little Falls
Melin
THE
Minn
National Guard
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minnesota
135Th Infantry
2Nd Battle Group
Austin
William Buechner
Ripley
Gopher State Guardsmen
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
South Dakota
State Guard
Baldy Proclaims Name Change to Baldy Inc in Austin
A small Austin based propane firm announces it will change its public name from Baldy Talkin to Baldy Inc to prevent confusion with a national company. The company stresses its independence and local ownership and says all signs and materials will be updated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amaco
Austin
Baldy, Inc
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Minnesota Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary
Thomas O'Keefe
St. Paul Aerie 33
Henry Graff
Fred Brabec
Albert Lea
Clyde Schmeig
Grange
Dodge County
T. Loans Safe Deposit Boxes
Travelers’ Checks
Neutech
State Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
First Congregational Church
Hollandale
Maple Island
James O’connel
Sisters of Notre Dame
Minnesota Council of Churches
Austin Daily Herald
Austin, Minn
Mother Church
Christian Science Board of Lectureship
United States
South America
Canada
Bertilson's Garage
Bear E.$. Pharmacy
Robert Rysavy
State Board of Directors
Joe Simmons
By Rich Melin
Baldy
Goodyear
Goodsyear Service Store
4Th Ave. NW
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