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History

New genealogy books

If you’re working on your genealogy, be sure to put your name on the holds list for the following new books. In the meantime, look around the 929.1 section in the nonfiction area for many more genealogy resources. “Big Book of Genealogy Lists” by Thomas Macentee (929.1 MacEntee) ...

HARRY LOESCH IS FIRST VICTIM OF RIVER THIS YEAR

Drowned In Minnesota Near Beussmann Bridge Last Sunday. ———— BODY FOUND AFTER 40-MINUTE SEARCH ———— Funeral Is Held Wednesday With Young Friends As Pallbearers. ———— Once more the treacherous Minnesota river takes its toll. Harry Loesch, son of Mr. and ...

Refugees arrive in New Ulm

A family that rode a helicopter to safety after South Vietnam’s surrender are the first refugees to move to New Ulm. The family of Khuu Binh Hue arrived in New Ulm Tuesday. They are being sponsored by a single family in New Ulm that has been working quietly since April to bring a refugee ...

Judge may order city to issue beer license for Leon Olsen

A judge may force New Ulm city fathers to issue beer and setup license to Leon Olsen for 121 S. Valley, the former Beyer’s Bar. Olsen’s license applications were turned down in June and he took the city to court. District Court Judge Walter Mann said Monday that the city had used ...

County board urged to aid in post office acquisition

Brown County was asked Monday to help acquire the New Ulm Post Office Building for use as a museum. The Brown County Historical Society had earlier shown interest in acquiring the building after the new post office building is completed some time next year. A group headed by curator Paul ...

COURTLAND TWP. VISITED BY TWISTER

Large Barn Partly Wrecked, Porch, Windmills and Trees Blown Down, Monday Evening. ———— HEAVY RAIN AND WIND IN CITY AND VICINITY ———— Many Local Telephones and Rural Lines Put Out of Commission Other Damage Done. ———— New Ulm and vicinity was visited by a ...