THE MAZEPPA JOURNAL, Editor and Publisher: Barbara and Reider Tommeraas
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1956
Norbert Sand Receives Safe Driving Award
Norbert P. Sand, Mazeppa’s rural mail carrier, pictured above recently receives a five-year Safe Driver Award from the National Safety Council in recognition for his excellent driving record. The award includes a gold lapel pin and a card signed by Arthur E. Somerfield, Postmaster General. Mr. Sand’s route covers approximately 60 miles, and on a six day week, adds up to a lot of miles in five years. The Journal extends its sincere congratulations on the achievement.
Fabulous March of Dimes Show Draws Capacity Crowd
A whopping total of $351.00 was raised for the March of Dimes Saturday night through the program and dance staged by the American auxiliary at the school gymnasium.
Mrs. Leo Liffrig, auxiliary president, stated Wednesday that solicitations have brought in $316. for a total of $687.
Mayor Wilbur Bright opened the program, attended by 500 persons, and the crowd was welcomed by Mrs. Liffrig.
A hilarious minstrel show followed, with all local talent, Dean Robinson, accompanist for the show.
Excellent square dancing was demonstrated by Mr. and Ms. Charles Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Grossbach, Mr. and Mrs. Vernie Grossbach, and Roland and Doris Staub.
Mrs. C.W. Robinson, Eldred Kuehn, Mrs. C.R. Brown and Mrs. Leo Liffrig were a big hit with their musical family routine.
The barber shop quartet, which has become a tradition with the annual production, appeared both with the minstrel show and in special numbers. In their last number “Daisy” they were assisted by Mrs. Clayton Pfeiffer. Quartet members are Donovan Fredrickson of Wanamingo, Jack Gregoire, John Gruhlke and Marlyn Gerken.
The auxiliary wishes to thank everyone connected with the March of Dimes drive, both solicitors and those who helped in any way with the program or dance.
Caravan of 250 Invades State Capitol
A determined and enthusiastic band of 250 Mazeppa and area residents met with state department of education Tuesday afternoon, and returned with a least plenty of ammunition for plenty of conversation in the days to come.
The caravan, which filled almost 40 cars and one bus, met with Dean Schweickhard, commissioner of education, T.C. Engum and W.E. Hanson of the state department of education for about two hours.
Ernest Hoefs, who was spokesman for the local group did a masterful job, and spoke first in the Historical Society auditorium. He clearly outlined Mazeppa’s complaints, laid the facts on the table and explained why the area had been so dissatisfied with the state department’s actions in past regarding Mazeppa. He expressed the excellent financial position of the town, the cooperative spirit, the excellent fire protection and the fact that the area would be far better off with a high school in Mazeppa. He also stressed the type of opposition the area has experienced---largely that of “professional aginners.”
Mr. Hoefs was interrupted many times by applause during his talk, and it was plenty evident the whole delegation was behind him 100 per-cent.
Weddings
On Saturday, January 28, 1956 Miss Mary Ann Liffrig became the bride of Dr. Edward W. Hassey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ned Hassey of Lawrence, Mass.
Her maid of honor was her sister, Miss Rose Liffrig.
The bride is a graduate of College of St. Teresa, Winona Minnesota and Saint Mary’s School of Nursing, Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Hassey attended Boston College and Georgetown University School of Dentistry, Washington, D.C. At present he is on active duty in United States Naval Reserve.
NOTICE
There will be no feed grinding at local mill Friday and Saturday, Feb. 9 and 10, while new feed mill is being installed. Mazeppa Farmers’ Coop. Dairy Association.
