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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1956

Page

6

Births Reported at St Olaf Hospital

Vital statistics list births to eight couples at St Olaf Hospital with six daughters and two sons born on June 23 to six families at various addresses and two more on June 24 and June 25. Names include Larson Schulz Barrows Small Meinhard Whalen Kloeckner Ingersoll with addresses in Bauman River Fifth Park Herzog Oak and Water streets.

St. Olaf Hospital Orlin Larson Bauman Dale Schulz S. River Stanley Barrows Adams Robert Small N. Fifth Robert Meinhard Park Thomas Whale

Marriage Licenses Issued for Klingsheim Freed and Two Couples

Otto P. Klingsheim of Mapleview and Alice A. Freed of Brownsdale obtained a license on June 23. Allen L. Hansen of Adams and Gertrude A. Erickson of 1403% E. Water also secured a license on June 23.

Otto P. Klingsheim Mapleview Alice A. Freed Brownsdale Allen L. Hansen Adams Gertrude A. Erickson E. Water

Clarence G Larson Named Inga M Larson Heir

Clarence G. Larson is named in a notice filed by Inga M. Larson dated June 25. The document records a legal inheritance action and identifies the parties involved and the date of filing.

Clarence G. Larson Inga M. Larson

Death of Harold Jahnke at 48

Harold Jahnke, 48, died unexpectedly this morning. He resided at 103 Bank and is survived by his wife Marie. Funeral arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home will be announced later.

Harold Jahnke Bank Marie Mayer Funeral Home

Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs White dies at St Olaf

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry White of Austin Acres died shortly after birth this morning at St. Olaf Hospital.

Jerry White Austin Acres St. Olaf Hospital

Don Wilder Dies After Sudden Heart Attack in California

Word came of the death of Don Wilder early Saturday morning in Burbank California after a heart attack at his home. A former Austin resident he served for years as a city fireman. Survived by wife Gertrude Graves of Brownsdale and five children.

Don Wilder Burbank Calif Austin Gertrude Graves Brownsdale

Death of Albert Miller in Olympia Hospital

Albert Miller died June 19 at a hospital in Olympia Washington after suffering a stroke. He is survived by his wife a daughter a brother James A Miller of Dexter and two sisters Mrs Kalina of Nebraska and Mrs H G Hormel of 709 High Street.

Albert Miller Olympia Wash James A. Miller Dexter Kalina Nebraska H. G. Hormel

Card of Thanks to doctors nurses and ministers

Card of thanks from Russell Smith for flowers cards and support. Appreciation goes to Dr Murray Dr David Anderson Dr Wright and all nurses and aides. Also thanks to Rev Campbell Rev Plummer and visiting ministers.

Murray David Anderson Wright Friends Clubs Rev Campbell Rev Plummer Russell Smith

In loving memory of Merle Barton six years ago

To the beautiful memory of Merle Barton who passed away six years ago, June 23. His smiling way and pleasant face are a pleasure to recall. He had a kindly word for each and died beloved by all. Lovingly remembered by his wife, daughter, mother, brothers and sisters.

Merle Barton

Transit Schedule Snippet to St Olaf Hospital

A fragment shows a Sunday timetable noting a trip at 10:20 a.m. from 1004 W College to St Olaf Hospital and a 7:10 a.m. trip from 607 S Kenwood to an unclear destination. The second leg remains incomplete in the text.

W. College St. Olaf Hospital Kenwood

Court Fines and Sentences From Municipal Court

C J Edward Rhodes of Texas was fined 15 dollars or 10 days for writing a check with insufficient funds. James L Weitzel of Hollandale got 60 days in county jail for carrying a switch knife. Robert B Moore of Austin paid 18 50 for speeding. Myron R Yanzer of Lansing Austin Rt 4 forfeited 10 dollars for running a red light.

C. J. Edward Rhodes Texas James L. Weitzel Hollandale Robert B. Moore Austin Myron R. Yanzer Lansing Robert Houston Austin Rt. 4

Burglar Loots Wheeling Café And Wrecks Bar Supplies

City police seek a burglar who raided a Wheeling cafe taking roast beef hamburgers candy bars and cash. The thief also dumped a keg of beer on the floor and poured eight bottles of whisky down the drain.

Grocer Co-op Hears Reports Elects Board

The 15th annual meeting of Associated Grocers Cooperative Inc Blooming Prairie convened with reports on sales and patronage refunds. W. E. Thiede reported $2,906,168.14 in sales. $68,314.60 patronage refunds were distributed. Board members elected for three year terms: H A Roth Rochester C S Larson Albert Lea G S Nelson Austin. Retained: R S Nelson Brownsdale R V Hocking Rochester E M Beltach Blooming Prairie C F Green Owatonna.

Associated Grocers Cooperative, Inc Blooming Prairie Associated Food Stores Minnesota Raymond Nelson Brownsdale Henry B. King Chicago Cooperative Food Distributors of America Associated Grocers CFDA W. E. Thiede H. A. Roth Rochester C. S. Larson Albert Lea G. S. Nelson Austin R. S. Nelson R. V. Hocking E. M. Betlach C. F. Green Owatonna

Death of Fleet Adm King Ends A Naval Era

Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King died in Portsmouth Naval Hospital at age 77 after years of failing health. He directed the wartime U S Navy to victory over Germany and Japan and was the first officer to hold both commander in chief of the fleet and chief of naval operations posts after Pearl Harbor.

Portsmouth N. H Ernest Joseph King Germany Japan Portsmouth Naval Hospital Secretary of the Navy Adm King U.S. Fleet Pearl Harbor

Son of Famed English Actor Finds Hollywood Path

Ronald Howard arrives in Hollywood to forge his own name as an actor. He acknowledges inevitable comparisons with his father Leslie Howard, noting acceptance differs between England and the United States. Howard portrays a Southern officer in Django while previous roles echoed his father's lighter heroes. He also starred in the Paris Sherlock Holmes TV series, aiding his own image buildup.

Hollywood Ronald Howard Leslie Howard Leslie Howard Ashley Wilkes Ronald Heavies Spain Paris

A Wonderful World for Children Free Goods for Babies and Kids

AP Newsfeatures describes a Bantam Books title promising free goods and services for children from birth onward. It details free baby care booklets magazines samples toys patterns and government and private sources, plus chapters on free opportunities for older youth and lists of free books films and activities for various hobbies and travel.

Peter Cardozo Bantam Books United States

Rasmussen Endorsed After Heated DFL Convention

The Minnesota DFL endorsement favored Rasmussen on a heavy vote after debates. Key backers included Rep. E. J. Chilgren and A. I. Johnson, with supporters and critics debating his past opposition to Gov. Freeman. Humphrey was urged as a national ticket asset, while Eisenhower faced sharp criticism over desegregation delays.

Rasmussen Rep E. J. Chilgren Littlefork A. I. Johnson House Benson John T. Lyons St. Paul Gov. Freeman Farmer-Labor Party Floyd B. Olson Back Humphrey Sen Humphrey D-Minn Orville Freeman DFL Hemenway Ray Hemenway Albert Lea Gerald O'Donnell Helga Nielsen Litchfield William Kubicek Rosemount Ann Vetter Minneapolis Victor Pappenfuss Winona Marge Maki North St. Paul Arvonne Fraser Dorothy Jacobson Gerald Heaney Duluth Richard O. Hanson Heaney Hanson Ernest Pearson Hibbing Charles Gardner Victor Jude Maple Lake Kingsley Holman Bloomington State Central Committee L. J. Lee Bagley Ruth Bye Orville

Typhoid Carrier Visit Risks and Health Advice

Public health guidance discusses precautions when a typhoid carrier visits with four children. Immunization is advised if visit cannot be avoided, with ban on food and drink handling and strict bathroom hygiene, plus consulting health officials. The column also covers eyelid puffiness, possible kidney disease, beer consumption effects, and acid indigestion risks.

Edwin P. Jordan M. D A.I. A

Firemen Free Toddler From Iron Fence In La Mesa

In La Mesa California a two year old boy named David Sandifer tangled his head in a wrought iron fence while reaching for a puppy. Firemen pried the bars apart to free him and he was unharmed.

LA Mesa Calif David Sandifer David

Wire fixes in New Jersey lead to license plate fine

A North Brunswick patrolman helped a motorist tighten a loose plate with wire. They were embarrassed when learning that days earlier another motorist had been fined for using wire to attach a plate.

North Brunswick N.J

Police Truck Sign Advertising for Help in Belleville

A police truck displayed signs on its sides reading Men Wanted For Police Department to attract applicants. Civil service exams were planned for five more police officers and four additional firefighters.

Police Department Fire Department

Reader questions coffee caffeine removal and health

A reader asks if decaffeinated coffee with 97 percent caffeine removed is less harmful. An expert replies caffeine is the most active chemical in coffee and some people react unfavorably, so decaffeinated coffee would be less harmful for them. The expert notes it is possible to remove most caffeine.

Austin Area Service Man Returns After Army Honor

Everett Stanley Haney arrives home after receiving an honorable discharge from the Army. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Haney of Austin Route 4.

Everett Stanley Haney Everett Haney Austin Rt. 4

Eugene Eppen Earns USC Mechanical Engineering Degree

Eugene Eppen son of Mr and Mrs Marsdene Eppen 1107 Medary received a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Southern California Los Angeles He also received a commission as ensign in the Navy and after ten weeks study at San Francisco will be stationed aboard the USS Orlock Mr and Mrs Eppen attended the graduation ceremony

Eugene Eppen Marsdene Eppen Medary University of Southern California Los Angeles Eppen Navy San Francisco U.S.S. Orlock

Grocer Receives Note and Money Over Old Store Error

In Nowatta Oklahoma grocer Mel Landers received by mail an unsigned note a $20 bill and two one dollar bills. The note claimed to compensate for a past overcharge at the store and included interest on the error.

Nowatta Okla Mel Landers

Law Bans Military Officers From Civil Government Posts

In 1870 a statute barred military officers from holding civilian government positions, to separate military and civil roles and curb potential conflicts of interest within public administration.

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