Adams student John Wood highlighted in scholarship feature
John Wood of Adams is featured as a scholarship recipient alongside Carol Heimer daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerome Heimer who will attend the two year nursing program at Austin State Junior College. The photo includes Mrs Millen Wichmann chaplain Miss Wood Miss Heimer and Rosemary Cassidy senior regent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wood
Adams
Carol Heimer
Jerome Heimer
6Th St. SW
Carol
Austin State
Millen Wichmann
Eft
Miss Wood
Austin Morse Club
Austin
Joanne Wood
Abbott Northwestern
Minneapolis
Hitch-hiking Journey Offers Exhilaration and Insight
Jeffrey R. Baumgart documents a 2000 mile hitchhiking trek from Austin to Miami with Daryl Gisch. They describe savings, minimal lodging costs, and the thrill of meeting diverse riders while seeking a real view of America. The piece previews their Bolivian summer plan and ongoing Herald contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffrey R. Baumgart
Daryl Gisch
Pacelli
Austin
Miami
Daryl
Mire
Bolivia
South America
Dary
Disney World
Myrtle fire board and council discuss equipment purchase
A Myrtle Minnesota report notes the Myrtle Fire Board met with the Village Council to discuss buying firefighting equipment. The narrative recounts a hitchhiking journey from Kentucky through Florida including Disney World as a highlight and reflections on public hesitance to pick up strangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle
Minn
Myrtle Fire Board
Concordia language village students trek in Germany
A group of 29 Concordia College language village students are spending a month in Germany on a camping trip. Several area seniors and graduates are highlighted for achievements across Minnesota universities including Michael J. Hansel of Austin earning high distinction in chemical engineering and George Heldgrafer with summa cum laude honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian Dutcher
5Th St. NW
Concordia College
Germany
Ecology on a school bus tale turns serious note
Clarence Tygne, a Blooming Meadow part time driver, reflects on pollution on buses and the challenges of maintaining order. He notes noise, litter, and air pollution as key issues while recounting a humorous garage sale anecdote that funds his European trip and plans to buy back the garage. He suggests grassroots action through Citizens' Environmental Committee in Austin Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Tygne
Blooming Meadow
Clarence
Municipal Pool
Europe
Citizens’ Environmental Committee
Box 223
Austin
Minn
High Rise Elderly Residents Get Fire Safety Talk
Six Austin firefighters met about 50 tenants in the Austin high rise for the elderly to review fire safety. They urged staying in rooms during smoke, calling 911, and using windows for ventilation while awaiting aid. evacuees would use the stairs. Firefighters noted smoke danger, grease fires, and that portable extinguishers may be provided soon by the Housing Authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Leo Hummel
Hummel
Kermit Mahan
Purcell to Attend 36th Midwest Music Camp at KU
Tim Purcell of Austin High School will join one of three camp bands at the University of Kansas in Lawrence for six weeks of study and performance. He rehearses four hours daily on French horn and participates in weekly concerts with guest conductors from major ensembles. Tim is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Purcell and has prior credits with the Austin Symphony Orchestra and district ensembles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Hansel
Austin
Institute of Technology
University of Minnesota
Hansel
Walter Hansel
George CC. Holdgrafer
Phi Beta Kappa
University of Minnesota Graduate School
John C. Hutchinson
Harold Heldgrafer
4Th St. SE
Mankato
Don Denisen
Mankato State College
Glenn Denisen
10Th Ave
Austin High School
Austin State Junior College
Kenneth M. Penkava
Milton Penkava
Austin Rt. 4
University of Minnesota, Waseca
Blooming Priaire High School
Tim Purcell
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Tim
San Antonio Symphony
Long Beach Symphony
Loyola University
U.S. Air Force Bard
Cermen Dragon
Hollywood
Milburn Carey
Tri State
Thomas J. Purcell
Oakland Place
AHS
Austinian
Austin Symphony Orchestra
Community Voices Support Detox Plan for Mower County
Residents urge a local detoxification program to aid alcoholics. Elaine Moltz Cindy Frisbif Gerald Lilja and David Harmon cite county need, impracticality of Cannon Falls transfer, and desire for a local center with qualified staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Lilja
15Th Ave
Mower County
Cannon Falls
David Harmon
10Th Ave
YMCA girls baton class for ages third to sixth grade
The YMCA offers a six week baton twirling and marching class for girls in grades 3 through 6. Sessions run Saturdays 1 to 2 p.m. in the multi purpose room starting July 14 and ending August 18. Open to members at no cost with registration the week of July 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Seek more staff for Food Stamp welfare program
The Minnesota Migrant Council Board demands an immediate increase in staff for the Welfare Department's Food Stamp Program. Citing national comparisons, the MMC urges Commissioner Vera Liken and Governor Anderson to boost staffing to provide prompt, courteous, and consistent assistance to migrants and all needy residents, aiming for Minnesota to be number one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Migrant Council
Dept. of Welfare
Minnesota
MMC
Commissioner of Welfare
Vera Liken
Anderson
Welfare Dept
Open House Honors Osage Doctor at St. Louis? No
Dr. John O. Fiel, 73, will be honored at a community open house Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Our Saint's Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall in Osage. Fiel has served the Osage community since January 1, 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osage
Iowa
John 0. Fiel
Our Saint’s Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall
Eiel
Mexican soy oil processing team visits Albert Lea plants
A group of Mexican soy oil processing technicians will visit Honeymead Products Company and the Miami Margarine Company plant in Albert Lea on Wednesday. Sponsored by the American Soybean Association ASA the tour aims to showcase efficient refining methods and potential Mexican demand for soy oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mankato
Minn
Honeymead Products Company
Miami Margarine Company
Albert Lea
American Soybean Association
ASA
Illinois
Tennessee
National Oil Producers’ Association
Swim for Youth Campaign at Y Austin YMCA Pool
The Austin YMCA hosts a Swim for Youth campaign July 5 6 and 7 to raise funds for underprivileged children and to expand programs for members and non members. Swimmers collect sponsor funds per pool length to support memberships and sending youth to camp while supporting 45 non member programs. Community members are urged to participate or sponsor and to call the YMCA for info.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Ymca
YMCA
Peterson Receives Geography Degree at Mankato State
Danny Peterson was awarded a geography degree at commencement exercises at Mankato State College, marking the completion of his academic program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Peterson
Mankato State College
Lyle Scout banquet honors leaders and volunteers
Lyle Boy and Girl Scout leaders received award plaques at the annual Lyle Scout banquet. Pictured: Larry Ness scoutmaster, Mrs. Joan Ness Cult leader, Mrs. Ross Peterson Girl Scout leader, Ross Peterson overall scout leader, and Robert Hueman Webbs leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle
Larry Ness
Joan
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2Nd Ave
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22Nd St
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Clayton Kingston
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LMW
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Ecology In News
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Constantine Lecakis
Steve Davis
Donald Brun
Dige
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Midwest
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Dorian Music Society
Elaine Moltz
7Th Ave
Cindy Frisbif
4Th Ave
Keith Anderson
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