Injury cases are settled out of court
Two personal injury suits were settled out of District Court recently. Arthur Huinker of Grand Meadow sued Ruben and Roger Jensson for injuries from a November 14 1962 collision on Highway 16 two miles east of Grand Meadow. The second suit, Andrew Moe against Roger Harp er and John DeBoer, settled for 5500 after a May 13 196 may have typo in source on Highway 218. lawyers listed include Ken Strom Glenn Kelly and Ross Muir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Huinker
3Rd Ave
Ruben
Roger Jensson
Grand Meadow
Huinker
Robert
Ken Strom
Martin Senn
Waseca
Jenssons
Andrew Moe
Roger L. Harper
Waterloo
Iowa
John DeBoer
Pringham
Moe
LeRoy
Robert Boomgard
Harper
Blooming Prairie
DeBoer
William Bandler
Glenn Kelly
Ross M. Muir
St. Paul
Martin County Fairgrounds Sale Draws No Local Alarm
P J Holand Mower County Fair secretary says the Martin County Fairgrounds sale to Madsen Enterprises Inc will not affect locals. He notes the property near Fairmont has grown to 58 acres valued at about two million dollars and that buildings for 4-H and churches will be moved or razed as the fair relocates to the Wallace E Peterson farm northwest of Fairmont.
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P. J. Holand
Mower County Fair
Martin County Fairgrounds
Madsen Enterprises Inc
Holand
Martin County Agricultural Society
Fairmont
Martin County
Mower County
Sterling
Austin
Mower County Agricultural Society
Mason City
Iowa
4-H
Wallace E. Peterson
Man Admits Break-ins at 3 Churches
Lyle I. Powell of Minneapolis admitted break ins at Westminster Presbyterian Church and First Baptist Church and was arraigned in Albert Lea on a felony charge with a $1000 bond. Police said a second suspect fled from the First Lutheran Church and warrants will be issued. No money was missing from Westminster. up to $20 was taken from First Baptist petty cash.
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Lyle I. Powell
Minneapolis
Westminster Presbyterian Church
6Th St
First Baptist Church
Oakland Ave
Albert Lea
Austin
Powell
First Lutheran Church
Freeborn
A. K. Grinley
Presbyterian
First Baptist
Holstein Club Plans Freeborn County Dairy Meeting
Holstein unit schedules an 8 p m meeting Wednesday at the George Buendorff farm 22 miles west of Alden on Highway 16. James Wayne, Holstein Breeders Association president, says junior and adult judging and a dairy problems discussion will occur with Sharon Bakken and the new state Holstein Association secretary in attendance. An ice cream social will follow.
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Freeborn County
James Wayne
Holstein Breeders Association
George Buendorff
Alden
Sharon Bakken
State Holstein Asociation
Bennett Knudson Dies at Kiwanis Conclave
Bennett O. Knudson, 74, prominent Southern Minnesota attorney and former Kiwanis International president, died in Los Angeles of a heart attack Monday during the organization’s 49th annual convention. He practiced in Albert Lea and often opposed Lafayette French Jr. and F. G. Sasse in notable Austin jury trials.
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Bennett O. Knudson
Minnesota
Los Angeles
Knudson
Kiwanis International
Albert Lea
Lafayette French Jr
F. G. Sasse
Austin
Kiwanis Club
Penalty Ahead if You Don’t Pay That Tax
Midnight tonight is the deadline for the second half of personal property tax, warned County Treasurer Don Sandeen. Eight percent penalty applies if missed, with immediate district court judgment. Use boxes near the post office for a pre midnight postmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Sandeen
Sandeen
Lancer Kider Tag Day Totals $989
Seventy volunteers collected $989 during Friday’s Lancer Kider tag day. Co chairs Mrs Arthur Hughson Mrs Clifford Krueger and Mrs Arthur Bauer led efforts from 5 45 a m to midnight to raise funds for new instruments and uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hughson
Volunters
Clifford Krueger
Arthur Bauer
Hughson
Pomona Grange Picnic Winners Shine in Mower County
Lyle Grangers dominated the Mower County Pomona district Grange picnic held Sunday at the Thomas Jensen home near Austin. Horseshoe champions included Harry Lenz in men's singles, Harry Len and Herbert Kilgore in doubles, and Mabel Len in ladies singles. Mower Grangers are invited to the state Grange outing at the Kelly Farm near Elk River.
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Pomona Grange
Lyle
Mower County
Pomona District
Thomas Jensen
Austin
Harry Lenz
Harry Len
Herbert Kilgore
Mabel Len
Mower
Kelly Farm
Elk River
Wind Ruins July 4 Sign at Riceville
Wind shredded a sign over Highway 9 near Riceville State Bank during a two day July 4 celebration planned by the Riceville Community Club Jaycees and Conservation Club. A parade at 10 30 am Saturday and an old time hootenanny Sunday afternoon will feature political speakers talent show Dairy Princess coronation canoe race rodeo and fireworks.
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Riceville
Iowa
Highway 9
Riceville State Bank
Riceville Community Club
Riceville Jaycees
Riceville Conservation Club
Mitchell County Dairy Princess Coronation
Austin Youth Arraigned on Theft Charge
Austin youth Daniel Hegna 20 was arraigned in Municipal Court on burglary charges after a weekend break in at Phil and Morrie’s Deep Rock Service 1100 Oakland Ave W Police say about 150 dollars was stolen and nearly 71 recovered with an accomplice warrant issued for the second suspect the preliminary hearing was set for Friday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Daniel Hegna
Hegna
Phil and
Morrie
Deep Rock
Oakland Ave. W
Local Intersection Crash Causes $150 in Damage
A southwest Austin intersection crash at 9 a.m. Monday caused about $150 in damage to two cars. Louise A. Medlin 34 of 200 18th St NW was rear ended by Robert D. Holan 16 of 2007 Oakland Ave W after Medlin stopped for bike riders making a left turn. Damage: Medlin about $50, Holan about $100.
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Austin
1St Ave
2Nd St
Louise A. Medlin
18Th St. NW
Robert D. Holan
Oakland Ave. W
Medlin
Telstar Parents Plan Denver Trip Meeting
Telstar parents and corps members will discuss the August 5 Denver trip at an 8 p.m. Wednesday Eagles Hall meeting. Lester Green, group president, says parents and corpsmen will make important decisions at the gathering.
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Telstar
Denver
Eagles Hall
Lester Green
Watermelon Leaders Named for Planned Event
The organizers listed include Sandy Modine Lyndet Levy Joe Hatten Mary Dooley Dean Westfall Mrs Virgil Bergene Mrs Robert Westfall and Mr and Mrs Dale Modine as the event planners.
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Ers
Sandy Modine
Lyndet Levy
Joe Hatten
Mary Dooley
Dean Westfall
Virgil Bergene
Robert Westfall
Dale Modine
YMCA to Build Community Center Next to Red Cedar Inn
YMCA board votes to start construction this year of a Community Center adjacent to Red Cedar Inn. The project includes a six lane pool gym health club and handball courts with several features cut due to funds. About 69 830 50 still needed in pledges and contributions to fund the rest.
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Ymca Board of Directors
Red Cedar Inn
Lysne Construction CO
Griswald & Rauma
Mower County Food Outlays Lead Local Spending Report
The Standard Rate and Data Service study shows Mower County residents spent 16.005 million dollars on food last year, 22 cents of every retail dollar. The report compares food spending with other regions and notes 1,115 dollars per household in food outlay, alongside automotive, general merchandise, apparel and furniture sales figures.
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Mower County
Standard Rate and Data Service
Highway Work Set for District 6 Amid Minnesota Plan
Minnesota Good Roads Inc outlines 1965 68 construction in District 6 183.8 miles grading 185.4 miles surfacing and 92 bridges with a 68 million dollar cost split 49.3 million Interstate and 18.8 million regular. Federal aid 50 percent regular 90 percent Interstate.
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Minnesota
Minnesota Good Roads, Inc
Congress
Austin FFA picnic backs baseball tournament entry
The annual Austin Future Farmers of America picnic took place Sunday at Todd Park. Members voted to enter the ball tournament July 15 16 at Lyle. Gerald Denison was named softball manager for the Austin team.
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Austin Future Farmers of America
Todd Park
Lyle
Gerald Denison
Austin
Motorcycle Flops, Lighted Match Start Fire Near Intersection
At about 10 30 p m Monday a lighted match near a toppled motor bike at the 4th Street and 10th Avenue Northwest junction started a small fire that sent the bike to the junkyard. Firemen spoke with David Deyo of 305 6th Street Southwest about the minor accident.
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4Th St
10Th Ave
David Deyo
6Th St. SW
Joey Houff Birthday Party Brings Local Crowd
About 50 adults and 30 children attended the early birthday party for two year old Joey Houff of 105 3rd St SE at the Delmer Kvam home on Monday afternoon. Miss Austin Sheila Ehmke and a clown appeared. Ice cream and party favors were provided by city merchants. The Hormel vac pac gang left a card and $87.25. Today the cancer-stricken youth received seven cards plus many more at the party totaling $2 in additional gifts.
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Joey Houff
3Rd St. SE
Chester Houff
Delmer Kvam
9Th St. NE
Miss Austin
Sheila Ehmke
Hormel ‘‘Vac . Pac
Lyle’s Fourth of July Celebration Plans Set
Lyle Minnesota Lions Club announces plans for the annual Fourth of July festival with a 10 a.m. parade featuring bands and community groups, a 1 p.m. baseball game, 3 p.m. concert, and a 9 p.m. fireworks show. Speakers include Col Donald Winder and Rev M H Averbeck.
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Winona
International Tribunal
Tojo
Lyle
Johnsburg
Our Savior’s Lutheran
Mets
Merland Johnson
Huntting Elevator Back in Feed Business After Rose Creek Fire
Huntting Elevator Co. resumes feed operations in Rose Creek Minnesota after a 50 000 to 75 000 fire damages the mill Monday. Plans for an immediate new mill and storage area. portable grinder possible. Feed hauled from Huntting elevators in Lyle Lansing and Grand Meadow. Fertilizer plant work unaffected. Fire blamed on basement equipment. witness heard a loud blast. Eugene Landherr treated for smoke inhalation at St Olaf Hospital Austin.
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Rose Creek
Minn
Huntting Elevator Co
James G. Huntting Sr
Huntting
Lyle
Lansing
Grand Meadow
Eugene Landherr
St. Olaf Hospital
Austin
Thorp Loan & Thrift transfers James J. Shafer to St. Peter office
James J. Shafer, formerly in the Austin office, is transferred by Thorp Loan & Thrift Co. to manage the St. Peter office. He previously served as Thorp manager at Decorah, Iowa.
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James J. Shafer
Austin
Thorp Loan & Thrift Co
St. Peter
Thorp
Decorah
Iowa
Mapleview Gas Station Burglarized in Break-In
Thieves broke a rear window at Don's Mobil Service Mapleview and shattered a door window to access the office. An undetermined amount of cash and cigarette machine contents were taken. The break-in was discovered at 6 30 a m when the station opened Monday night or today, according to Mower County Sheriff's officials.
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Don’s Mobil Service
Mapleview
Mower County
Dennis Kreid Receives NSF Traineeship for Engineering
Dennis Kreid of Grand Meadow Minnesota a June University of Minnesota mechanical engineering graduate has been awarded a National Science Foundation Traineeship. The scholarship covers full tuition and provides a $200 monthly stipend enabling entry to the universitys graduate program in mechanical engineering. Kreid linked with honor societies in mechanical engineering and science and technology.
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Grand Meadow
Minn
Dennis Kreid
Otto Kreid
University of
Rotary Topic for Monday Is Rotary and Austin Club
Rotarians discussed Rotary International and the Austin Club during Monday noon program. New inductees J. E. (Phil) Golberg Kenneth Soderberg Edward Flitton James Kellogg Arthur Sievers Jack Thill Jr and Dean Zellar received lapel pins. James Olson president and Arlie Sherman past president outlined duties with Sherman receiving past president pins. Jack Bell retired as treasurer after six years praised for dedication. A panel covered International Austin Club history bylaws membership classifications and Foundation work.
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Rotary International
Austin Club
Rotary
J. E
Phil) Golberg
Kenneth Soderberg
Edward Flitton
James Kellogg
Arthur Sievers
Jack Thill Jr
Dean Zellar
James Olson
Arlie Sherman
Olson
Sherman
Jack Bell
George Healy
International and
Rollin Alderson
Duane Rasmussen
Mel Precht
Taopi Man Dies After Picnic Game
Raymond Nicholas Webber of Taopi died at about 8 15 p m Monday after playing softball at a park picnic at Todd Park He collapsed while eating and fell to a shelter floor Ambulance attendants administered heart massage and mouth to mouth resuscitation before Dr George Stair Mower County coroner ruled the death A separate call reported a man with chest pain in northwest Austin earlier today and police forced entry as the victim showed signs of heat prostration.
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Taopi
Raymond Nicholas Webber
Todd Park
Webber
George Stair
Mower
Austin
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Mike
Madson
Duane Madson
5Th Pl. NW
Martin
Holstein
Bennett Knudson
Kiwanis
Joanne Honken
Kathy Malone
Windom Club
Ior
YMCA
N. Main St
Data Service
West North Central States
Dist
FFA
Tom Langan
Joey
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