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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1964
Page
11
Elizabeth Johnson, 36, of 206 13th Ave SW, placed on three years probation by District Court Judge A C Richardson after a jury found her guilty of aggravated assault on April 28. A pre sentence investigation followed the January 92 stabbing of ex boyfriend Roland Bellrichard.
Hayfield, a teacher at Austin Junior High School, joins 19 other science teachers from 10 states in the 1964 Summer Institute in Radioisotope Fundamentals and Applications at Purdue University in Lafayette Indiana. The program covers basic radioactive isotope fundamentals and radiation safety and aims to boost high school biology teaching in this field.
Susan Louk the girls athletic program coordinator announced synchronized swimming lessons for girls in seventh through twelfth grade. Sessions run Saturday mornings from 9 30 to 10 30.
Almost 20 area persons serve on the Luck Wisconsin Boy Scout Camp staff led by Darrell Beaty. Key posts include Richard Boyum Adams and Mike Stearns Austin as assistant program counselors and Jerry Nelson Austin as health officer. Plans anticipate 51 units from the Cedar Valley Area Council and over 1,000 boys and leaders attending through August 8.
Austin attorney William Nierengarten will address the Connecticut State Exchange Club convention in Hartford today and Saturday. He serves on the National Exchange Club board of control and will be accompanied by his wife.
One hundred fifty members and guests marked the 90th anniversary of Union Presbyterian Church northeast of Tee terville on Sunday June 21. Attendees included residents from Tipton Fairfield Charles City Mason City Osage St Ansgar Blue Earth Rochester Austin and National City California. Rev Irwin Hayenga spoke and Dr H A Sinning presided and read church history. Special music featured Mrs Ralph Decker Marrian Clay and Er win Linde. Founders were German descent pioneers from Illinois who started services in the Decker home. The 1874 organization by Rev Jacob Kolb tied to Waukon ministers formed Union German Presbyterian congregation. Ladies Aid formed in 1899 with fourteen members. Mina Gerhart, who joined in 1900, attended the anniversary. Union Presbyterian Church now has 31 communicant members in Mitchell County and has been served by student pastors since Dr Sinning resigned, with hopes to observe the centennial in 1974.
Harlan Meier, poundmaster, says a large black male Labrador was subdued Thursday after a pound of hamburger laced with 20 tranquilizer pills and additional pills in his food finally defeated the dog. The dog had chased children and caused property damage, chewed a hole in a dog net, and broke a car window before collapsing. The dog is in custody for identification, with a Beagle awaiting ID.
Gloria K. Voight, 19, of Taopi, sustained minor injuries when her car rolled over after swerving to avoid a bridge rail. The 2:30 p.m. crash on CSAR 8, three miles north of Grand Meadow, caused about 450 dollars in damage.
L. C. Tonding received a certificate of merit at the Rural Letter Carriers Association meeting in Albert Lea where over 300 carriers and wives attended. Bun Rahilly, assistant to the Postmaster General for rural appointment, and RLCA President Max Jordan spoke. Glen Ellingson of LeRoy was elected to the Board of Directors.
Two accidents were logged by Austin Police. A panel truck rearaged a heavier panel causing a 2:30 p.m. crash on 4th Street NW, injuring driver Robert Treka. Lead truck damage near 90 dollars. towed truck undamaged. A second, early morning crash damaged a parked car and a passing car. Dorn cited for driving while intoxicated.
National Guard unit at Camp Denali Alaska conducts realistic training to stress security. A civilian tester dressed in street clothes entered the area prompting interrogation by the 4th Battalion 1st Brigade. He claimed to be lost and was released after verification. his parents live at Elmendorf Air Force Base.
Wagner Construction Co. of Austin won an eight-door two story garage contract for Austin Utilities at City Hall. The $88,404 bid beat Hagstrom and Lpock by over 4,000. Other bids ranged up to $100,925 with Dickema's $100,000 figure reduced by a concrete-use discount. Construction begins next week, finishing in October near Police Headquarters and the Chicago Great Western tracks with a planned east parking area.
Carl Helsinger, 29, a former Ottawa Rough Riders line backer, sustained critical injuries after a Saturday automobile crash in Montreal Quebec. Doctors performed amputations on both legs Thursday to save his life.
Terry Falk driving instructor at Rose Creek High School spends hours teaching safe driving. A woman in a green clamberer pulls from a curb, cuts across, backs up, and enters the north and south bound lanes, but no crash occurs. Students witness risky driving behavior.
Four motorcyclists from Austin remain in fair condition at St. Marys Hospital Rochester after a motorcycle mishap on Interstate 90 four miles west of Stewartville. Injuries include a knee wound and a fractured leg for Leona Lunde and Sawyer, plus knee and thigh bone fractures for Patricia Sawyer. Olmsted County deputies report two motorcycles swerved and fell, with one on the shoulder and the other in the roadway, about 12 40 a.m. Thursday.
Sacred Heart Hospice invites the public to view the nearly one million dollar, 60 resident facility on Saturday June 27 or Monday June 29 from 1 to 5 pm. The six wing design includes a chapel dining room admin offices gift shop and a convent staffed by Sisters of St. Francis with private and semi private rooms and nurse call systems. The project was largely funded by an $800 000 bequest from Fred Dugan of Geo A Hormel & Co who died in 1959 and envisioned a warm affordable retirement home in the Austin area. Sisters will guide the tours with dedication ceremonies planned for Sunday June 28.
A District Court jury awarded Mrs. Alice Swenson 2000 in her personal injury and property damage case against A. H. Vietor owner of Albert Lea Transfer Co. The jury dismissed Vietor’s counter suit over a November 20 1963 auto truck collision five miles south of Austin on Highway 218.
Three Mower County families host 10 day program to foster interracial understanding. Ten days in late June to early July place 9 to 12 year old minority group children in homes of Don Schrafer, Glen Rice, and C. J. Pfeifer. Sponsored by Minnesota Council of Churches Race Relations Committee and Catholic Interracial Council Twin Cities.
Dave Morse of Mower County and Ethel Wicks of Freeborn County participate in the Minnesota Maryland 4-H Exchange spending a week with Maryland families. Morse stays in Bel Air and Wicks in Stevensville, Md, with visits to local points of interest. They will attend a five day course in National 4-H Citizenship in Washington DC before returning to Minnesota.
Ronald L Whitcomb a fire control technician seaman USN son of Mr and Mrs Clinton Whitcomb of 308 10th St SW is aboard USS Chukawan based in Norfolk VA The ship visited New York City where crew toured the World’s Fair Chukawan supplies fuel oil and aviation gasoline to extend Atlantic Fleet at sea Terrence D Skelton son of Mr and Mrs Howard Skelton 803 11th Ave NW has been promoted to Army Specialist 4 serving with Headquarters Company 2nd Battalion 35th Infantry in Hawaii He and his wife plan to reside in Honolulu.
Rev Harvey Johnson former Maple Leaf Lutheran Seattle accepts associate pastor post at St Olaf Lutheran Austin. He arrives August 15 to begin Evangelism work succeeding Rev M E Hauge who retires Sept 1. Johnson, a 1953 Luther Theological Seminary graduate, praised by Rev Arthur Swenson as a capable young pastor with a fruitful ministry potential.
Mrs. Harold Lamon of 305 21st St. NW was elected to the executive committee representing District 7 at the annual meeting on June 25. The panel covers seven counties and advises Red Cross blood program operations across 90 chapters in five states. Dakota County won the 1953 Blood Hound award for top blood production, while Brown County saw the greatest increase in donations.
Jack Johnson of the Dutch West Indies defeated Heeman Dixon of Miami by points on a 165 pound bout in Miami. Dixon fought hard as the match went the full rounds.
Oak land Farmers Elevator Co. revealed in the annual meeting held Tuesday evening at Oak land School that profits for the last fiscal year totaled 17326.58 dollars. Oliver Hagen, Charles Golden, and others greeted attendees. Officers include Myron Fawyer president, William Lyle vice president, Paul R. Heers secretary treasurer. Directors are Chester A. Taylor Clifford Kearns Arnold Holmquist Harmon Thompson. Manager: James R. Wells.
A 19 year old Stacyville Iowa youth suffered cuts scrapes and a broken nose after his car struck a back hoe on Stacyville Main St Heimer said he likely fell asleep and collided with the hoe owned by Albert May a Stacyville plumber Damages were about 600 to the car while hoe damage was undetermined Heimer was treated and released at Stacyville hospital
Sargeant proclaims Saturday as Theo Knutson Day honoring the 77 year old retiring cashier after 45 years at the State Bank of Sargeant. A 2 to 3 30 p m reception includes coffee and donuts with a 4 p m program and a band concert by Hayfield High School. The event features Mayor Jensen and County Treasurer Don Sandeen.
FFA chapters from Lyle Adams and Glenville will join in Lyle's Independence Day events. Each club will be represented by its FFA sweetheart. The Lyle group plans a float to show how the 4th of July matters to FFA. Peter Godfredson invites other chapters to sponsor a float or their sweetheart.
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