Remodel Old Sears Store Moves Austin School Offices
Public school officials relocate administrative offices from the AHS building to the former Sears site to free nine regular classrooms and add two more at the high school. The project costs total about 241000, with minimal construction needed, and will consolidate offices in one complex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie Selt
Austin Public School
Sears
Ellis
AHS
Irwin T. Mickelson
Webster
Mickelson
William Hartman
Board of Education
United Fund sets 1968 campaign goal at 164000
Austin United Funds announces a 1968 campaign goal of 164000 with 17 community agencies benefiting. Budget committee members cite record size for the drive, surpassing last year’s 149920 goal and stressing coordinated community effort to avoid service duplication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Fund
Gene McLaughlin
Leon Swanson
Austin United Funds
McLaughlin and Swanson
McLaughlin
United Fund Board of Directors
Joseph Collins
Austin State Bank
Orrin Bowlby
Certified Public
Denver Daily
Transportation Dept
Geo. A. Hormel & Co
James Sydenstricker
Dempsey- Tegler & Co
Harold Osborn
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Robert Hardwick
Ben Franklin
Austin
Swanson
Austin Area
Cub Scouts Host Fishing Contest at East Side Lake
Cub Scout Pack 123 sponsored by Southgate School held a fishing contest at East Side Lake on Thursday. Curt Evans won for the biggest fish, Juan Carlos Pereira the smallest, and Rick Pentland the most fish. Dean Johnson received a Wolf badge and Bear book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southgate School
East Side Lake
Curt Evans
Juan Carlos Pereirra
Rick Pentland
Dean Johnson
Youth Is Injured Working on Auto
An Austin youth of 19 escaped with minor injuries after a car he was working on fell on him in his driveway about 3 30 yesterday. Wayne Quinn of 1309 5th Ave NW was taken by ambulance to St Olaf Hospital for minor arm injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Wayne Quinn
Kenneth Quinn
5Th Ave
St. Olaf Hospital
Osage Council Approves Fluoridation of Water
Osage Iowa officials vote to add fluoride to the municipal water supply at a special meeting. Nine objectors and four proponents oppose or support the measure. three local dentists back fluoridation citing health benefits while opponents cite taste concerns and potential bone and disease risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osage
Iowa
CGW North Western Merger Set To Create Large Midwest System
The Chicago Great Western will merge with the Chicago and North Western Railway at 12:01 a.m. Sunday forming an 11,600 mile system serving much of the Midwest. North Western would gain Kansas City access, with Great Western losing its name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Great Western Railway
CGW
Chicago & North Western Railway
Midwest
North Western
Lake Michigan
Lake Superior
Missouri River Valley
Great Western
Chicago
Minneapolis St. Paul
Omaha
Kansas City
Mower County
Hayfield
Austin
Twin Cities
Kansas City-Chicago
Geo. A. Hormel & Co
Soo
ICC
Minneapolis
Milwaukee Road
Illinois Central Railroad
Iowa
Albert Lea
St. Ansgar
Lyle
Northfield
Milwaukee
Minnesota Northfield and Southern Railway
Rock Island Lines
Rock Island
Begin Raising Funds for New Nursing Home
In Blooming Prairie Minnesota solicitors started fundraising for a nursing home. Fund drive chairman Dr F D Bock says early indications show strong community interest with pledges. The target is 125000 in cash checks or promissory notes to cover furnishings equipment and one year of operating costs. An FHA loan will follow to cover construction costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blooming Prairie
Minn
F. D. Bock
Fund Drive
James L. Weis Found Guilty of Felonious Theft
James L. Weis, 20, of 1302 4th Ave SE, was found guilty by a District Court jury of felonious theft for stealing a $500 cash register and $200 from Interstate Texaco at 1406 4th St NW on January 22. Sentencing deferred to 10 a.m. July 10. Weis free on $2,000 bond. Judge Daniel F. Foley presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Weis
4Th Ave. SE
Interstate Texaco
4Th St. NW
Weis
Roger Plunkett
Wallace Seih
Four-County Black and White Show Slated Monday
The annual Four-County Black and White Show at the Mower County Fair Grounds expects about 70 Holstein cattle from Dodge Freeborn Mower and Steele counties. Cattle judging begins at 10 a.m. with a judging contest for juniors and adults at 11 a.m. Trophies are presented by the Austin Chamber of Commerce and First National Bank of Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower County Fairgrounds
Don Hasbargen
Mower
Dodge
Freeborn
Steele
Austin Chamber of Commerce
First National Bank of Austin
Investigate Car Accidents Here
Two minor collisions were investigated by Austin police on Thursday. A U S Postal truck driven by Jerry Johnson collided with Terrance Bellrichard at the entrance to an alley on 4th Ave NW. Bellrichard’s car sustained 25 dollars in damage, the truck none. Later Alan Jorgenson and James Samuel collided in Klagge’s parking lot on 4th Ave NE. Samuel’s car had 50 dollars damage, Jorgenson’s none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
U.S
Jerry Johnson
14Th Ave
Terrance Bellrichard
9Th Ave
4Th Ave
Bellrichard
Alan Jorgenson
Austin Rt. 5
James Samuel
5Th Ave
Klagge
Samuel
Jorgenson
Opening of The Fantasticks Delights Local Audience
A near capacity crowd enjoyed The Fantasticks opening Summer Set I at Austin State Junior College. The production uses close entrances and exits to engage the audience as Libby the narrator, Colleen Ashton as Luisa, and Earl Sherburn as Matt shine through songs and scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Alland
Luisa
Colleen Ashton
Sweet 16
Earl Sherburn
Matt
Dean Hughson
Michael Kinney
Henry
Bruce Himle
Three Austin Couples Headed to Kiwanis International Meeting
Three Austin couples depart for Toronto to attend Kiwanis International's 53rd annual convention from June 30 to July 3. Local delegation led by President Orrin D. Bowlby includes T. E. Colescott and Merrill G. Rolfson. About 20,000 Kiwanians and families will stay in Royal York and Maple Gardens hotels for a program featuring a flag presentation, receptions, a ball, and a two hour professional show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Toronto
Kiwanis International
Merrill G. Rolfson
Bulcher
Royal York
Maple Gardens
U.S
Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
W. Ross Thatcher
Saskatchewan
Paul Harvey
ABC News
Key Club International
Michael A. Waters
Circle K International
David A. Keyko
Flags of Kiwanis Nations
Memorials Awarded for Scholarships In Austin
Philip Richardson treasurer of the Austin Community Scholarship committee announced memorials honoring Park Dougherty Fayette Sherman and Harry E Rasmussen have been received. The funds will support Mower County students for the 1969 70 college year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Richardson
Austin Community Scholarship Committee
Austin
Park Dougherty
Fayette Sherman
Harry E. Rasmussen
Mower County
Safety Officials Warn Motorists Against Fatigue
Safety officials warn during the holiday period that driver fatigue raises crash risk. Mower County Safety Council president Carmen Halstenson urges passenger drivers to avoid long hours behind the wheel and to plan regular rests, noting rules exist for professional drivers but not for the general public. He recommends starting trips with fresh energy and delaying return travel to avoid heavy traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower County Safety Council
Carmen Halstenson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Halstenson
Southeast Minnesota lawmakers split on re election plans
Rep Clinton Hall of Rushford will not seek re election in Fillmore County joining Rep Paul Overgaard of Albert Lea as the two southeastern Minnesota lawmakers out of the race. Four Republicans including Bertram Fuller Bertram Paukett Walter Prigge and Melvin Frederick announce bids. Heil Haugerud seeks Hall’s seat with DFL support Bernard Jackson aims to replace Overgaard with a Republican challenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Hall
Rushford
Fillmore County
Paul Overgaard
Albert Lea
Minnesota
John Hartle
Owatonna
Lloyd Duxbury
Caledonia
Dodge County
Olmsted
Alfred Falkenhagen
Kasson
DFL
Bertram Fuller
Hayfield
Bertram Paukett
Claremont
Walter Prigge
Kalmar Township
Melvin Frederick
West Concord
Mower County
Helen McMillan
Austin
Harvey Satre
Adams
McMillan
Sathre
Heil Haugerud
Harmony
Rep
Hall
Bernard Jackson
Overgaard
Jackson
Rep. Hartle
Oliver Randall
Hartle
Bloodmobile in Mower County Sees 129 Units Collected
The Mower County Bloodmobile collected 129 units of blood on Thursday with 9 first time donors and 21 deferred. It has gathered 494 pints across a four day period in the county. Today is the final day at the First Congregational Church in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower County
First Congregational Church
Austin
Three Austin Students Accepted at Mankato State
Three Austin area students gain admission to Mankato State College for the coming year. Susan Hoyda of Grand Meadow with FHA GRA and library duties at Grand Meadow High. Marvin Ballantyne of Rose Creek and David Holzapfel of 1901 12th St SW are also admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Area
Mankato
Mankato State College
Susan Hoyda
Herman Hoyda
Grand Meadow
David J. Holzapfel
Jospeh D. Holzapfel
Faith Lutheran Church Joins Evangelical Synod in Mankato
Faith Lutheran Church in Austin received full membership in the Evangelical Lutheran Synod during a convention in Mankato. Rev. Dale Christianson leads Faith Lutheran. The gathering marks the synod’s Golden Anniversary with more than 100 delegates and speakers including Rev. J. B. Madson and Prof. M. H. Otto. A 50 year history pageant is set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faith Lutheran Church
Austin
Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Mankato
Dale Christianson
Synod
J. B. Madson
Cottonwood
Minn
T. N. Teigen
Ashland
Wis
M. H. Otto
Bethany College
FE. G. Unseth
Lombard
County City and Schools Receive Record Tax Disbursement
Mower County Auditor Graham Uzick announced the largest tax collections in county history have been distributed. Total receipts include real and personal property tax, 35 percent Homestead Credit reimbursement, and Census Aid totaling 4,256,911. Austin city gets 797,001 and county funds 860,967. School districts share 2,296,591 led by Austin District 492 at 1,644,718. other recipients include Mental Health Center Inc. 17,384 and miscellaneous funds 8,696.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower County
Graham Uzick
City of
Austin
Mental Health Center Inc
TARS Report on State GOP During Meeting
Mower County Teenage Republicans reported on their activities at the state GOP convention June 13 15 in Duluth during a group meeting Wednesday. Members listed include Ken Dallage Arlene Knight Cindi Corey Steve Thorton Suzanne Goodwin Diane Knight Linda Mason Robert McGrath Tracy Strong and Sue Williams. Plans include staffing the GOP booth at the county fair and at campaign headquarters this fall and hearing area candidates. Sponsor is Mrs Marvin Brill. Open to any high school student in Mower County. For info contact TAR chairman Ken Dallage at 437 6373 or Mrs Brill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower County
Duluth
Ken Dallage
Arlene Knight
Cindi Corey
Steve Thorton
Suzanne Goodwin
Diane Knight
Linda Mason
Robert McGrath
Tracy Strong
Sue Williams
Marvin Brill
TAR
Brill
Visitors Day Set at Waseca
WASECA Minn Visitors Day at the University of Minnesota Southern School and Experiment Station Waseca is set for Tuesday Continuous tours of research and facilities from 830 am to 830 pm Specialists will be available to answer questions Continuous tours for men and boys men and women and women and girls planned Farmers are urged to bring weeds diseased plants and insects for identification Free refreshments courtesy of the Waseca Chamber of Commerce will be served
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waseca
Minn
University of Minnesota, Southern School and Experiment Station
Waseca Chamber of Commerce
Stolen Car Recovered After Highway Patrol Find
Austin police report a 1960 model car stolen from Usem Chevrolet downtown used car lot Thursday was found abandoned on a freeway near Manka to by the Minnesota Highway Patrol. The car was not damaged and returned to Usem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Usem
Chevrolet
Minnesota Highway Patrol
Mankato
Minnesota Alumni Scholarship awarded to Adams graduate
Dennis Boyum of Adams Minnesota has accepted the Minnesota Alumni Scholarship. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Arthur S Boyum Adams and a graduate of Adams High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams, Minn
University of Minnesota
Dennis Boyum
Arthur S. Boyum
Adams
Minnesota
Boyum
Adams High School
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Lion’s Club
George Dugan
State Eye Bank
Stan Ankeny
Children’s Eye Clinic
Austin Lions
Walter la Tondresse
Ross Graves
Elemen
Gene MC Laughlin
Lee Kittleson
Osterud Agency
John Todd
Dalton Kroening
Cub Scouts
Soo Line Railroad
Soo Line
Fantasticks
Mortimer
Greg Dyson
Brian Dutcher
Mary Thompson
New Cedar Valley
Cedar River County
Kenneth Betterath Construction Co
Ed Novak
Orrin D
Mrs. Bowlby
T. E. Colescott
Barbara Hogan
SE Area
RC Bloodmobile
Susan Hovda
David Holzapfel
Marvin Ballantyne
TARS
Highway Patrol
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