Two Camp Periods End as Girl Scouts Hold Sessions
Concluding a week of day camping 105 girls in Austin grades 2-6 enjoyed a day session at Lansing Girl Scout Camp. A 12 day overnight camp near Austin hosted 30 older girls from River Trails Girl Scout Council with seven counties involved. The article lists extensive volunteer leadership across six Austin neighborhoods supporting Brownies to Seniors and details committee roles and district divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Novotney
Lansing
Austin
River Trails Girl Scout Council
Off Campus Courses Planned in Albert Lea and Faribault
Arden F Hesla of Mankato State College announced fall 1963 off campus classes will be in Albert Lea and Faribault. Albert Lea offerings include business correspondence geography and fundamentals of speech correction. Faribault courses cover elements of biology and social pathology with other centers statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arden F. Hesla
Mankato State College
Albert Lea
Faribault
Tornado scare passes with Austin narrowly spared
Austinites faced a Friday afternoon tornado scare as a funnel touched down six miles south of Owatonna and unconfirmed tunnel touchdowns were reported near Janesville. Police used the alert system and public address to clear streets while utilities dispatched linemen to restore service after two downed power lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Wollweber
Hormel
Robert Nelson
Austin
Albert Lea
4Th Ave
Janesville
Owatonna
4Th St
Austin Utilities
Meyer Fourth of July Celebration in Meyer Iowa Parade
Sacred Heart Church Meyer sponsors a Fourth of July celebration starting at 10 am with a parade. Events include a beer and ham dinner an amateur talent contest with cash prizes rides and family entertainment culminating in a fireworks display in the afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer
Iowa
Sacred Heart Church
Guardsmen Ready Mortar Fire At Camp Ripley
Austin area National Guard troops from Headquarters Company 4th Battalion 135th Infantry wind up two weeks of annual field training at Camp Ripley Minnesota with the 47th Viking Division. PFC Ervin J Kruckeberg Blooming Prairie PFC Robert L Rohne Lyle Sgt Eugene S Salisbury Austin participate in 81mm mortar drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Area National Guardsmen
4Th Battalion
135Th Infantry
Ervin J. Kruckeberg
Blooming Prairie
Robert
L. Rohne
Lyle
Eugene S. Salisbury
Austin
Camp Ripley
Minnesota
Viking
National Guard
Service members listed in regional news release
Several soldiers sailors and airmen from the Austin area and surrounding towns are named. Richard A. Toibers serves on USS Brinkley Bass in the Seventh Fleet South China Sea. Anthony W. Lecakis and Jerome H. Klingfus depart Camp Pendleton for a 13 month Okinawa tour with the First Marine Division. Thomas M. Henricks and Darrell L. Behounek receive radar training and reassignment to bases in Montana and Michigan following courses at Kessler AFB. James S. Farnsworth earns staff sergeant in the USAF with the 479th OMS at George AFB. Terry L. Berg completes recruit training in San Diego. John P. Maloney aids MATS at Turner AFB assisting map updates. Neldon A. Swancutt reassigns to Davis-Monthan AFB after training at Sheppard. Raymond F. Schmitz completes underway training aboard USS Shangri-La at Guantanamo Bay plus Kingston Jamaica visit. T-Sgt. Julian E. Anderson is promoted to master sergeant at Elmendorf AFB Alaska.
New Methodist Minister to Lead Dexter Circuit Services
The Rev. R. E. Lindsay of Pine River Minnesota will conduct his first services in Dexter at 9 30 a m and Brownsdale at 11 a m Sunday after his appointment to the Dexter Circuit by Bishop T Otto Nall. He succeeds the Rev Harold Hawkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Lindsay
Pine River
Minn
Dexter
Brownsdale
Minnesota
T. Otto Nall
Harold Hawkins
Mower County Women Create 3863 Cancer Dressings in 1962 63
Mower County women produced 3,863 cancer dressing pads in the 1962 63 American Cancer Society fiscal year. Eight patients in homes nursing facilities and hospitals used 2,627 dressings. Groups include Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Eagles Lodge Auxiliary and more, led by Mrs. Paul Lattin who invites volunteers and material donations.
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Mower County
American Cancer Society
Paul Lattin
Mower County Service
Graham Uzlik Heads Austin Lions Club Installations
Graham Uzlik was installed as president of the Austin Lions Club at the Elks Club. New officers named include Richard Duholm as 1st vice president and Dr. Walter Nordin Jr. as 2d vice president. Officers take office July 1 with Milton Addington installing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Uzlik
Austin Lions Club
Elks Club
Richard Duholm
Walter Nordin Jr
Clark Braden
Loren Capretz
Fred Kraft
Paul Elward
Tail Twister
Jerry Fox
Russell Robinson
Stanley Ankeny
James Clasen
David Owen
Theodore Thompson
Milton Addington
Thompson
Walter la Tondresse
Arthur Dubke
Duane Seesz
Melvin Haldorson
Lightning Strikes Home Sparking Fire in Spring Valley
Lightning hit a home near Spring Valley Friday night, setting a fire after an electric wire carried flame into the upper rooms and burning a mattress. Hail this morning damaged tomatoes and garden plants as rains totaling 1.25 inches fell, with a 0.30 inch later shower. Fire crews from Spring Valley and Wykoff responded.
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Spring Valley
Minn
Richard Avenhorst
Wykoff
Interstate 90 fencing and sign projects bid set
Bids for two fencing projects and traffic sign work on Interstate 90 in Mower County are due July 19 at the State Highway Department in St. Paul. The work covers 13.6 miles from Austin to Dexter, 11 miles from Dexter to the north county line, and sign installations between Petran and Austin, part of 17 trunk highway projects exceeding five million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower County
State Highway Department
St. Paul
Austin
Dexter
North Mower County
Petran
Correction: Sun day film to show at Baptist Chapel
The church page headline was incorrect. Sun day will be shown at the Baptist Chapel instead of the First Baptist Church. The First Baptist Church on Oakland W will host a 7 p.m. Sunday feature by the Cedarville College Quintet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Graham
Baptist Chapel
First Baptist Church
Oakland W
Cedarville College
Items You Not Using Aid Camp Courage Wishing List
The Mower County Chapter MSCC asks for donated items for Camp Courage near Minneapolis. Replace or supply items include clocks tables chairs wheelchairs towels radios vacuum cleaners floor polishers craft materials books plus heating and safety gear. Call Mrs. Clifford Wold at 433 6554 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Courage
Mower County
Minnesota Society For Crippled Children and Adults
Minneapolis
Personal Property Tax Deadline Noted for July 1
Mower County residents are reminded that the second half of 1963 personal property taxes is due by midnight July 1 per county treasurer Don Sandeen. If paid in two installments the second half must be paid prior to midnight June 30 but since June 30 is Sunday, payment is due Monday. Late payments incur an eight percent penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower County
Don Sandeen
Sandeen
Civil Service Tests Open for Lab and Clinical Techs
Alfred Krueger of the Austin post office announced a new examination for Laboratory and Clinical Technicians in Health Research. Most openings will be in the Bethesda Maryland area with potential vacancies in other agencies nationwide. Technicians work in medical research clinical and control laboratories and assist biological medical and physical science activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Krueger
Civil Service
Austin Post Office
Bethesda
Red Wing Civil War Centennial July 4 5 pageant
Red Wing Minnesota marks its Civil War centennial with a 12 hour pageant spread over July 4 and 5. The event aims to honor Union and Confederate histories with living reenactments and period displays in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Wing
Minn
Barrow Show Sends 12000 Premium Lists for 1963 Event
The premium list for the 1963 National Barrow Show goes to 12000 recipients including purebred and commercial swine producers, farm school staff, county agents, extension directors, and vocational instructors. It details $40000 in prize money and rules for purebred, crossbred, truckload, carcass, judging, and ham loin index contests. Entries close Aug 19 for purebred stock and Aug 31 for market hogs and truckloads.
Universal medical alert symbol announced by AMA
The American Medical Association introduces a new universal symbol for emergency aid to identify unconscious individuals. The emblem would be carried in a purse or wallet and worn as a bracelet, anklet, or medallion to indicate conditions such as diabetes or drug allergies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Medical Assn
UCT Wins National Prize for Activity at Pittsburgh Meet
United Commercial Travelers Council 98 in Austin won an 86 cash award for activity at the Supreme Council convention in Pittsburgh. Ted Kolb, local UCT secretary, learned of the honor by long distance call from Hale Stow, delegate. Austin earned the prize for its activities in boys baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Commercial Travelers Council
Austin
Supreme Council
Pittsburgh
Ted Kolb
UCT
Hale Stow
Kolb
Farm to Market Day entries surge past ’62 record
Enthusiasm rises as the Farm-to-Market Day committee reviews entries for the annual event set for Friday August 16. By yesterday 58 firms sought storefront displays 37 farm families listed produce and products and 15 rural groups requested display space. George Oldaker predicts well over 100 participants with a wide range of goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Oldaker
Chamber of Commerce
Oldaker
Mankato Area Students Named to Dean's Honor List
Mankato State College Academic Dean Bevington Reed announced students qualifying for the Dean's Honor List. Names include Susan Johnson Patricia Ashton Sandra Hackett Frederick Knudsen James Kramer Michael Lewis Patricia Maxwell David Snyder Joseph Theissen John Thorsell David Wiedemann Paul Schottler from Austin Orlo Austin LeRoy Joyce Gerhart Adams Carol Jenkins Spring Valley Steven Munson Hollendale Ann Pederson Elkton Wes Peterson Hayfield Patricia Weber Lyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mankato State College
Bevington Reed
Susan Johnson
Patricia Ashton
Sandra Hackett
Frederick Knudsen
James Kramer
Michael Lewis
Patricia Maxwell
David Snyder
Joseph Theissen
John Thorsell
David Wiedemann
Paul Schottler
Austin
Orlo Austin
LeRoy
Joyce Gerhart
Adams
Carol Jenkins
Spring Valley
Steven Munson
Hollandale
Ann Pederson
Elkton
Wes Peterson
Hayfield
Patricia Weber
Lyle
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Howard M. Peterson
Harry Louk
Mapleview
Grand Meadow
Louk
Gus Marmesh
Myron Morse
Florence Vogel
F. L. Young
Oliver Anderson
Howard Fisher
Richard Hall
William Leebens
United Fund Board
Equipment Agency
Hjalmer Hogan
Earl Behning
Roland Hoff
John O’leary
Joe Rase
Harold Brandeland
Roland Young
City of Austin
Banfield- Southgate
St. Edward's
Stuart Lane
J. W. McGuiness
Kenneth Lindgren
Joe Holand
Walter Gieske
John Crist
Brownies
Leon Stover
Ernest Larson
Chester Merritt
Loren Bell
William Friedrick
Kenneth De-For
Donald Storry
Ben Bednar
James Rush
Harvey Case
Fred Grose
William Thal
A. H. Fleiner
Frank Bernardy
Don Ingram
Harland Knight
Keith Funk
Richard Baxter
Keith Judd
Richard King
Joe Holan
Raymond Kubicek
Larry Cox
Elmer Dean Anderson
Francis Stolzenberg
Elton Murphy
Richard S. Peterson
Neveln and
Ellis Schools
James McDonough
L. H
Gus
Sch
Ray Arett
Norman Ekedahl
Martin Burma
A. W. Lematta
Don Murray
Arlo Jordan
George Faas
Richard Kestner
Oscar Roseth
Cecil McGonigle
Lafayette Park
Shaw, Woodson
Whittier
Elton Lehrke
Emery Thompson
Leonard Willard
Brownie
Richard Cole
Don Sand
Max Nicol
Fred Rayman, Jr
E. C. Jonasen
Henry Orth
Roland Juhlin
Ron Pillard
Conrad Masuga
Richard Johnson
Kenneth Block
Lawrence Streif
Harold Sprandel
Robert D. Nelson
Lavern Haas
William Bell
Northwest
Kenneth Ree
Roger Catherwood
Willard Dawson
Sumner
Alvin Anderson
Robert Bellrichard
Clyde Sargent
Delmar Miller
John L. Shugart
Gordon Wendland
Arnie Gabrielson
Kenneth Fiedler
Sherman Granholm
Donald R. Stilwell
Phil Richardson
Robert Lemmen
Duane Patten
Edward Schauls
James Huntting, Jr
Donald J. Provo
Robert Dunn
Earl Schroeder
V. K. Drury
Leo Heimer
Clifford Gorman
Ray Campos
Charles Leighton
Ray Juenger
Robert Kammerer
Arthur Hele
Ernest Lawrece
Frank Orlowski
Clarence Chihak
Gerald Hesch
Eugene Heimer
Don Wagner
David Wagner
Ed Johnson
Cleo Leighton
Ed Schwamm
John Best
Don Jones
Daniel Przytarski
Thomas Seery
Frank Bradley
John Capp
Queen of Angels
Lincoln
Webster
James McNaughton
John O'Leary
Henry Friedrich
Robert Bartholomew
Herb Janning
LaVerne Adams
Roy Bates
Thomas Weber
Henry Slowinski
Frank Kocik
Robert Yocum
Jane Young
Joseph Murphy
Delmar Peterson
Russell Vaith
Edward Solberg
Michael Maloney
Robert McShane
Eugene Tschida
Kenneth Rolfson
Robert Kusterer
Kusterer
W. D. Engel
Robert Burns
Ray Price
R. A. Buck
Hartvick Aaby
Edward Bjerke
Don Hoff
Vern Partridge
John Vogelsang
Mce
Warren Anderson
Shaw School
Jean Nicol
Mary Beth Anderson
Sherri Rasmussen
Richard A. Toibers
Seaman
USN
Gordon A. Bjorge
11Th Ave
Brinkley Bass
Seventh Fleet
South China Sea
Anthony W. Lecakis
William Lecakis
9Th St
Jerome H. Klingfus
Henry Klingfus
9Th Ave
Camp Pendleton
Calif
First Marine Division
Third Marine Division
Okinawa
Thomas M. Henricks
Malmstrom Afb
Mont
United States Air Force
Kessler Afb
Miss
Henricks
Fred Henricks
Austin High School
Darrell L. Behounek
Empire Air Force Station
Mich
United States Air Force Technical
Behounek
Paul F. Behounek
Hayfield Community School
James S. Farnsworth
Sgt. Farnsworth
479Th
George Afb
Floyd M. Farnsworth
6Th St. NW
Angela Losey
Terry L. Berg
Otto R. Berg
Oaklann’ Ave. E
Naval Training Center
San Diego
John P. Maloney
Military Air Transport Service
Air
Turner Afb
Maloney
Ator
He Is the
Cyril J. Maloney
13Th Ave
Neldon A. Swancut
Elby R. Swancutt
Davis - Monthan Air Force Base
Arizona
U. S. Air Force
Sheppard Air Force Base
Texas
Della
Cornelius D. Miller
Riceville
Raymond F. Schmitz
Elizabeth Schmitz
8Th Ave. SE
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Shangri - la
Kingston
Jamaica
Mayport
Fla
Julian E. Anderson
Julius Anderson
Austin Rt. 1
Elmendorf AF Base
Anchorage
Alaska
Ings
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Eagles Lodge
Jack Armstrong Women’s Relief Corps
Austin Barracke
James George Women's Relief Corps
Bishop Gilbert
Christ Episcopal Church
Bishop Brent
Lattin
Lions
Clifford Wold
MSCC
Austin United Fund Agency
Barrow Show
Barrow
Austin, Minn
ACT
Larry Gode
Mankato
M. M. Mickelson
Willmar
al Thomas
Bismarck
N. D
Park and Recreation Dept
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