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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1961

Page

13

You Can Find The Car You Want For The Price You Want

An automotive ad emphasizes finding a desired car at a favorable price. The message targets buyers seeking value and range, suggesting ample models and negotiating room.

Father of Six Pays Taxes Early for Christmas Needs

Alton Rodgers, 32, a Houston meat inspector and father of six, paid city and school taxes early with a $157.25 check. He said December taxes would strain funds needed for Christmas, and overtime pay allowed prepayment. Officials noted most residents wait until the December 31 deadline.

Houston Tex Alton Rodgers Rogers

Notice to Bidders for Mower County gravel project

Sealed proposals for MAINTENANCE RESURFACING C P 61 MG 8 will be received by the Board of County Commissioners in Austin Minnesota until 10 00 A M July 11 1961. Proposals must include a 5 percent bid bond. The county may reject any or all bids and waive defects. Graham R Uzlik County Auditor June 16 23 & 30.

Board of County Commissioners Mower County Court House Austin Minnesota ITAS Satturdae

Market Prices at Austin and South St. Paul Livestock Reports

Austin market prices list feeder and slaughter values for cattle hogs lambs veal and packing animals with grades and weights. South St. Paul Livestock report shows circa 1961 USDA quotes for cattle hogs with price ranges by weight and grade, plus totals for hogs and sheep sales.

South ST. Paul South ST. Paul, Minn USDA U.S

Store Clerk Finds Purse and Receives Token Reward

Dolly Williams a 35 year old department store shoe clerk in Los Angeles found a woman's purse in a downtown office building. The distraught owner claimed there was 24000 dollars inside. The woman hugged Williams and vanished leaving only a 50 cent reward.

Los Angeles Dolly Williams Miss Williams

Government Halts Sale of Government Stocks of Durum Wheat

The Agriculture Department suspended selling government owned durum wheat stocks to review ownership and market needs before summer crop release. Most stocks are in the Upper Great Plains. Resumption is likely next week. current durum supply is about 13 million bushels versus last year’s 34 million produced and 33 million demanded.

Washington Agriculture Department Great Plains

Daily Stock Quotations From New York Market

Stocks listed include Abbott Labs Amerada Am Can Am M&Fy AT&T Boeing Pepsi Pillsbury Chrysler Cities Service Dow Chemical Eastman Kodak Ford Motorola General Electric General Mills Gillette Airlines names and numerous percent changes as buyers scan the tape. The page notes common stock activity and asks readers to look at pay for four runs under WANT ADS.

Abbott L Mols Hon Allied Ch Minn MM Allis Chal Minn P&l Amerada Am Can Mon Ch U Am M&fy Mon Ward Morrell At&t Nat Dairy Anaconda Arch Can Beth Steel Penney Boeing Air Pepsi Cola Case Phil Pet Chi Mspp Pillsbury Chi& NW Polaroid Chrysler Gen Mills Goodrich Goodyear Gt No Ry Greyhound Homestic IB Mach U S Steel Int Paper West UN Jones&l Westy el Kennecott Wlworth Lorillard

Legion Head Cites Danger at California Legion Convention

National Commander William R Burke warned 7,000 delegates at the American Legion California department convention that war could start by year’s end if Khrushchev bluffing on Berlin is false or if they surrender. He urged preparation for inevitable conflict and said destroying Castro and Khrushchev may be necessary to save the United States.

Long Beach Calif William R Burke American Legion Khrushchev Berlin California Department of the Legion United States Castro

Ardmore Scouts Withdraw From Girl Scouts of America

About 450 Ardmore Girl Scouts and Brownies declared independence from the national and regional councils. Leaders blamed low financial support, noting Ardmore United Fund contributions of 3850 dollars to the council with only 80 dollars routed to local troops this year, matching last year’s return.

Ardmore Okla Ardmore Girl Scouts Association Girl Scouts of U.S.A Sooner Girl Scout Council, Inc Frank Crosby Jr Sooner Ardmore United Fund

Renowned toxicologist Dr William D McNally dies at 79

Mobile man Dr William D McNally 79 a leading toxicologist taught at Rush Medical College and the University of Illinois school of medicine in Chicago died Thursday.

Mobile Ala William D. McNally Rush Medical College University of Illinois School of Medicine Chicago

Restaurants and Union Sign Two Year Contract

A two year contract between restaurant owners and Local 6 578 OCW was signed this week as per manager Mrs Stasia Haverberg. She said the agreement was reached after two meetings and terms were not disclosed.

Oil, Atomic and Chemical Workers OCW Stasia Haverberg

4-H Club Girls Hold Surprise Party

Dexter Minnesota report says the Dexterous 4H Club girls threw a surprise birthday party for Judy Pater at her home. Guests prepared lunch themselves and later Judy and Mrs Arter received gifts.

Dexter, Minn Dexterous 4H Judy Pater Judy Mrs. Arter

Summer Gymn Girls Swim Party Near Austin Pool

All girls in the summer sports program sponsored by the Austin Park and Recreation Board are invited to a swimming party at the Austin Municipal Pool. The event is on Wednesday with swimming from 5 to 6 p.m. followed by a park picnic behind the pool. Participants should bring sack lunches.

Austin Park and Recreation Board Austin Municipal Pool Joanne Hulet

Moscow League Elects Its Officers

Moscow Luthor League installed officers Sunday with Ronald Nordland as president Randy Huhle as vice president Clara Stoa as secretary and James Smeby as treasurer. Hostesses were Mrs. Melvin Stoa and Mrs. Richard Bergstrom.

Moscow Luthor League Ronald Nordland Randy Huhle Clara Stoa James Smeby Melvin Stoa Richard Bergstrom

Employment Office Relocates to 1st Drive

The Minnesota Employment and Security office moved from Oakland Ave. E to the Park Motor building on 1st Drive NW. Furniture was moved today and the office will open Monday in the new location.

Minnesota

Turkish sailor thwarted in jump attempt off Texas port

A Turkish seaman named Yammer Ozkay, 28, tried twice to jump from a Turkish tanker near Port Arthur Texas but was captured and returned handcuffed. After escaping again into the channel he was found by the Coast Guard in his underwear swatting mosquitoes and pleaded to be taken back aboard the ship bound for Turkey.

Port Arthur Tex United States Texas Yammer Ozkay Turugtreis Coast Guard

Actor Paul Guilfoyle Dies at 58 in Hollywood

Hollywood mourns character actor and director Paul Guilfoyle, age 58, found dead from a heart attack in his Playa Del Rey apartment. Guilfoyle, who began on stage in 1935, directed Tess of the Storm Country and later more than 150 television features.

Hollywood Paul Guilfoyle Playa del Rey Guilfoyle

Control Commission Considers Red Subversion in South Viet Nam

The three nation international control commission for Viet Nam voted to take up the issue of communist subversion in South Viet Nam despite Poland’s objections. This marks a major ruling by the commission since its 1954 Geneva created mandate to supervise the ceasefire between north and south Viet Nam.

Saigon South Viet Nam International Control Commission For Viet Nam Poland

New Housing Bill Expands Home Ownership Reach

President Kennedy may sign a $5.646 billion housing bill that officials say could allow about 3 million moderate income families to buy homes. The measure extends FHA mortgage terms to 35 or 40 years, lowering monthly payments on a $15,000 home, and expands loan and down payment options for higher income buyers and subsidized rentals.

Kennedy Joe Hall AP Senate Washington Ap) — Administration Housing and Home Finance Agency White House Congress FHA

Iowa Natives Set Annual Picnic in Blue Earth

The Hamilton Story County picnic will be held at the Blue Earth Fairgrounds on July 9. Dr. Oscar C. Hanson of Minneapolis will preach in the morning and discuss his work organizing the American Lutheran Church in Oslo, Norway in the afternoon. Services start 11 am DST and 2 pm DST for the afternoon program. Attendees are urged to bring a picnic. coffee will be available. The event draws three to four thousand people from Iowa, Minnesota, and beyond.

Blue Earth Minn Hamilton Story County Fairgrounds Oscar C. Hanson Minneapolis Oslo Norway Hanson United States Iowa Minnesota Middle West

Funds Recovered In Iowa Theft Case In Des Moines

Police recovered 101 dollars stolen from Mrs. Alfred Thomas and referred two boys aged 12 and MM to juvenile officials. Mrs. Thomas said the money was taken while she stood in a self serve laundry preparing for a family vacation in Des Moines.

Des Moines Alfred Thomas Thomas

Drowning at Des Moines River Deep Hole Claims Fort Dodge Youth

James Cahill 16, son of Mr and Mrs Edward J Cahill of Fort Dodge, drowned after stepping into a deep hole while wading and fishing below a hydroelectric dam on the Des Moines River. Brother Edward 13 attempted rescue but could not reach shore.

Fort Dodge James Cahill Des Moines James Edward J. Cahill Edward John

Death of Dr. Owen R. Lovejoy prominent social welfare figure

Biglerville Pennsylvania drifted into mourning as Dr. Owen R. Lovejoy 94 a Methodist minister who left the pulpit in 1904 to pursue national prominence in social welfare died Thursday.

Biglerville, Pa Owen RK. Lovejoy

Fear Less Hope More Whine Less This Proverb Reflection

James Keller urges balancing fear and hope with self control and faith. He cites a Swedish proverb and Saint Paul to encourage inner nobility, rational living, and charity. The meditation asks for divine power to lead a life that honors God and others.

God

Meadow Garden Club Picnic Sets Aug Show in Grand Meadow

The Meadow Garden Club met Tuesday at Mrs. Edwin Lukke’s Grand Meadow home with guests Mrs. Ella Seaman Mrs. Everett Palmer and Mrs. Ellen Wester. Mrs. Alvin Schroeder led a Rose care lesson and plans Were made for a flower show August 20 at the Masonic Hall Grand Meadow. Miss Florence Cook will entertain at the next session.

the Meadow Garden Club Edwin Lukke Grand Meadow Ella Seaman Everett Palmer Ellen Wester Alvin Schroeder Masonic Hall Florence Cook

Neighborhood Notes Highlight Visits and Reunions

Personal Notes from St Margaret Unit Adams breakfast at Mrs Victor Jensens home. Door prizes won by Mrs Arthur Winkels and Mrs Edna Cronin. Families from Faribault Fort Worth Gerald Shlow home and Johnson family visit. Air Force connections in California England and Michigan. Holmquist Bergstrom reunion at Ray Holmquist home near Moscow with guests from Albert Lea Oakland Stillwater Austin.

St. Margaret Unit Adams Victor Jensen Arthur Winkels Edna Cronin William Shlow and Son 7Th St. NW Carl Throw Faribault Fort Worth Tex Gerald Shlow F. H. Thompson Clinton, Md George A. Johnson 3Rd Ave Air Force California Harold W. Johnson Soap Lake Wash England Holmquist - Bergstrom Ray Holmquist Moscow Charles Holmquist Albert Lea Oakland Stillwater Austin

Methodist Schools Seized in Cuba Nationalization

The Methodist Board of Missions reports 22 Methodist schools in Cuba have been nationalized by the Cuban government, affecting church education operations and property.

New York Methodist Board of Missions Cuba

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