vandals shoot goose on Arthur Ryther farm
Game Warden Paul Hoeppner reported a young Canadian goose was shot with bow and arrow at 3 30 a m on Arthur Ryther Game Farm on Ky 218 north of the city. The incident follows a spring pattern of geese killed in Austin this year and two juveniles are being prosecuted by the County Attorney for willful destruction of property and wildlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gosling
Paul Hoeppner
Arthur Ryther
Kwy 218
Austin
Slides Highlight St Paul Urban Renewal and Federal Housing
City meeting reviews federal housing programs and urban renewal in Minnesota with slides from St Paul projects. Allan Anderson explains eligibility and private versus federal paths while Richard Sage notes Austin’s funding for housing and planning efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Austin
Allan Anderson
Minnesota Office of Urban and Local Affairs
St. Paul
Clarence Simonowicz
Lou Gould
Ausin
Anderson
Averbook Takes Summer Job With Korean Reinsurance Corp
Arthur Averbook son of Mr and Mrs David Averbook will work as a management trainee with the Korean Reinsurance Corp in Seoul for eight weeks this summer. He studies international business at American University and will join the program through AIESEC. He departs Austin soon and will arrive in Seoul July 2. The assignment covers planning underwriting and claims service with orientation at Berkeley prior to departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Averbook
David Averbook
10Th St
Austin
The
Korean Reinsurance Corp
Seoul
Averbook
American University
Washington, D.C
International Assn. of Students In Economics and Commercial Sciences
Aiesec
Marine
Fire and Casualty
University of California
Berkeley
Two Auto Mishaps Reported Here
Two accidents were reported Monday. Joyce Specht and Chester Nelson collided at 4th Ave and 2nd St NW at 10 55 a.m. Damage: Specht 250, Nelson 350. Laurence Patzer and Wilbur Hulstein collided at 1st Ave NE and N Main at 4 45 p.m. Damages: Patzer 15, Hulstein 80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Specht
7Th St
Chester Nelson
3Rd Ave
4Th Ave
2Nd St
Specht
Nelson
Laurence Patzer
15Th St
Wilbur Hulstein
Sioux Center
Iowa
1St Ave
N. Main
Patzer
Hulstein
Woman Pleads Guilty in Baby Case in LeRoy
A 21 year old Rochester woman Karen Flikki pleaded guilty in Austin Municipal Court to disposing of a newborn and failing to register birth. She was sentenced to 90 days in Mower County Jail. The baby was found May 28 in a village dump near LeRoy and described as likely full term. Sheriff Halstenson said Flikki claimed the infant was stillborn and investigation found the child was born dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
LeRoy
Austin
Karen Flikki
Carmen Halstenson
Mower
Halstenson
Miss Flikki
Arthur Flikki
Memorials For Bernadette Kelly By Mower County Humane Society
Memorials to the Mower County Humane Society in memory of Miss Bernadette Kelly were reported today by Adele Tollefson treasurer of the local society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower County
Tennis Lessons Set for Adults in Austin Area
Adults in Austin and surrounding area may register for tennis lessons at the Athletic Field courts. Instructor Keith Paulson will lead five lessons for a dollar total, with class dates to follow and Wednesday sessions available if interest exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Keith Paulson
Park and Recreation Dept
Austin Parents Without Partners Receives Charter
Austin Parents Without Partners is chartered as Chapter 230 with Elaine Ring as president. Officers include Virginia Fischer and Evelyn Lutz as vice presidents, Goldie Von Feldt membership chair, Elaine Smith secretary, and Marvin Jacobson treasurer. The organization has 44 chapters worldwide and 24 000 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Elaine Ring
Margaret Johnson
Minneapolis
Virginia Fischer
Evelyn Lutz
Goldie von Feldt
Elaine Smith
Marvin Jacobson
PWP
Red Cross Urges Vacation Blood Donations This Summer
The American Red Cross urges residents of Mower County to donate blood before vacation travel. Christy Hansen notes summer shortages as highway accidents rise, with July August deaths around 9 000 and many disabling injuries. The Austin Bloodmobile at Congregational Church runs 1 to 7 p.m. Tue–Thu and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Monday in Adams yielded 51 pints with one deferral and 10 first time donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower County
The
American Red Cross
Christy Hansen
Red Cross
Canada
Red Cross Transfusion Service
United States
Austin
Congregational Church
Adams
Austin High math teacher joins Nigerian education project
Kenneth Maxwell of Austin High School is among 23 educators chosen for the University of Wisconsin Northern Nigerian Teacher Education Project second phase. From six states, they will work in Nigeria for two years in English, linguistics, social studies, science, mathematics, education and supervisory roles. Sponsored by AID and the Ford Foundation, the initiative has operated since 1965 to upgrade Northern Nigeria elementary education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Maxwell
Austin High School
University of Wisconsin
Nigeria
U.S
U.S. Agency For International Development
AID
Ford Foundation
Gas Franchise Granted in Lyle Minnesota
Representatives of Interstate Power Co. met with the Lyle village council and the firm was granted a 25 year natural gas franchise. Interstate is negotiating 10 pipeline service to Lyle with plans to provide natural gas service to customers in 1969 at the earliest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle, Minn
Interstate Power Co
Lyle
Interstate
Austin La Crescent Bus Route Approved by Minnesota PSC
The Minnesota Public Service Commission approved a Austin to La Crescent bus route to start by July 16. LaCrosse & Western Stages LLC will run one round trip daily with morning departure from Austin at 8 50 and return legs through Dexter Grand Meadow Spring Valley Mabel Spring Grove Caledonia Hokah and La Crescent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
LaCrescent
Minnesota Public Service Commission
LaCrosse & Western Stages, Inc
la Crescent
LaCrosse
Wis
Jefferson Transportation Co
Scenic Hawkeye Stag
Es, Inc
Dexter
Grand Meadow
Spring Valley
Mabel
Spring Grove
Caledonia
Hokah
Air Force Opens New Prior Service Program
Sgt. Arthur Courtney announces a new Air Force prior service program starting July 1. Former servicemen unable to reenlist due to nonconvertible skills may attend one of 38 technical schools after meeting requirements. Participants will learn their assigned school grade and base before signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Air Force
Arthur Courtney
Air Force
Sgt. Courtney
Attlesey Named on Academic List at Augustana College
Stanley Attlesey of 602 3rd St NW has been named to the Dean's List at Augustana College Sioux Falls S C for the spring semester. The honor list includes 469 students with girls leading boys 298 to 171 and students from 20 states including 118 from Minnesota. Eligibility requires a B average or better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Attlesey
Daniel Attlesey
3Rd St
Augustana College
Sioux Falls
S. C
Minnesota
Kiwanis Awards Scholarship to Ostrander Youth
Kent Lee Langdon of Ostrander was named recipient of the Kiwanis Club scholarship by the club's agricultural committee. He plans to attend Austin Junior College for two years then transfer to the University of Minnesota to study agriculture. Kent is a four year National Honor Society member and 1967 LeRoy Ostrander valedictorian.
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Kent Lee Langdon
Ostrander
Kiwanis Club
Kent
Albert Langdon
Austin Junior College
University of Minnesota
LeRoy-Ostrander High School
Future Farmers of America
FFA
DeKalborn Records
Charles Ellis Sr recalls Blooming Prairie early era
Blooming Prairie justice of peace Charles Ellis Sr recounts 1923 when his family arrived in the Steele County town to farm. He recalls muddy springs, paving on Highway 218, the Milwaukee Road depot era, local mills and businesses, the 1929 bank holiday, WWII changes, the Hemp mill, and his 14 years as JP plus a KRFO radio show.
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Herald Area
Blooming Prairie
Minn
Charles Ellis Sr
Iowa
Ellis
Walnut Grove
Steele County
Austin
Main St
Milwaukee Road
Bixby
L. G. Campbell
Betlach Food Co
Johnson Meat Market
Morton Hardware and
Rochester
Pine Springs
G. S. Thorson
Thorson
Sam Hanson
Minnesota
Justice of Peace
KRFO
Owatonna
Senior Girl Scouts Attend Conference in Madison Wis
Girl Scouts from Austin Mapleview and Brownsdale are among 220 attendees at the Senior Girl Scout Conference in Madison Wisconsin this week. From Austin are Mary Keefe and Dorothy Tollefson daughters of local residents. From Brownsdale is Ellen Politte daughter of Mr and Mrs Forest Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Mapleview
Brownsdale
Madison
Wis
Mary Keefe
William Keefe
1St Ave
Dorothy Tollefson
John Tollefson
Ellen Politte
Forest Day
Country Music At Bandshell Opens Free Series
The first of a free country western music series will be held at 7 30 p m Thursday at the Bandshell. Performers include The Circle Wranglers The Blazers the Little Green Valley Gang and Ole Hanson and his All Girl Fiddlers Amateurs are invited to perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Performance Trust Fund
Local 766
Bandshell
Circle Ek Wranglers
the Blazers
Little Green Valley Gang
Ole Hanson
Fiddlers
Shoppers Stock Up Sunday Ahead of Closing Law
Shoppers flooded Austin and other Texas cities on Sunday the last day before the Sunday closing law takes effect. Vern Hanson of Tempo Store said traffic was highest yet, with leaders in low priced items. Drug and food stores may stay open Sundays with item restrictions, while education of the public is expected to take time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Hanson
Tempo
Austin
Propriers
Rochester
KQAQ Junior Olympics Meet Scheduled at Athletic Field
The KQAQ Junior Olympics will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. on the Athletic Field with boys in ages 11-12 13-15 16-18 and girls in 10-11 12-13 14-18. Events include sprints jumps and relays with ribbons for top finishers and trophies for winning teams. The top two in each group advance to the Governor's track meet in Austin on July 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park and Recreation Dept
Shaw Gym
Austin
Heart Memorials Honored by Minnesota Heart Assn
Memorials in memory of Harry Bald and others were received by the Minnesota Heart Association. Donations came from Austin and Rose Creek areas, including Alvin Carlson and Al Schurman, according to Mrs. Lucille Lane of Austin, Mower County memorial chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heart Fund
Harry Baldwin
Austin
Alvin Carlson
Rose Creek
al Schurman
Minnesota Heart Assn
Lucille Lane
Mower County
Open House for Rev. Rust’s 25th Ordination Anniversary
An open house marked the 25th anniversary of Rev O A Rust ordination. He serves the Oakland and Moscow Lutheran parishes and was ordained July 5 1942 in Terryville Wisconsin. He and his wife have five children.
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Rev
Rust
Oakland Church
Oakland
Minn
O. A. Rust
Moscow
Terryville
Wis
Gale Academy
Galesville
Luther College
Decorah
Iowa
Lutheran Seminary
St. Paul
First English Lutheran Church
Fergus Falls
Oakland- Moscow
Idahdé
Wisconsin
Minnesota
India
Oakland Lutheran Altar Guild
Moscow Alcw
Ridder Named to U Minnesota Foundation Trustee Board
Bernard H. Ridder Jr. publisher of the St. Paul Dispatch and Pioneer Press and the Duluth News-Tribune was elected today to the board of trustees of the University of Minnesota foundation. The foundation supports university needs not funded by tax money and was formed in 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard H. Ridder Jr
St. Paul Dispatch
Pioneer Press
Duluth Herald and News-Tribune
University of Minnesota Foundation
Ridder
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Mark Hanson
Dave Rosenkilde
Kent Kuehl
Steve LeMay
Darwin Larson
Steve
Lanning
Paulson
Debbie Dellenbach
Melanie Hall
Denise Stern
Joann Koeck
Sue Bell
Mary Anderson
Terri Bedsted
Paula Ferguson
Park and Recreation Board
Austin High Schol
Michigan State University
George Washington University
Parents Without Partners
Johnson
State
YMCA
Attlesey
Kiwanis
Justice
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