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1965: Odd Jobs Club opens for business

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Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical Society

The following appeared in the Rock County Star Herald on June 17, 1965.
 
Odd Jobs Club Now Open From 9-11 On Week Days
         A plan to operate the Odd Jobs Club from the Luverne Community Center was announced this week by Rev. Wayne Hoffman, chairman of the Center.
         A telephone and desk, to be manned by volunteer help, has been installed for coordinating work with employers and members of the Odd Jobs Club. The telephone number is 283-4088. Anyone desiring help from Odd Jobs Club members may call beginning today from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The phone for the Odd Jobs Club will be manned Monday through Friday at these hours.
         A total of 55 boys and girls registered at the school and are available for employment now.
Ages 12-18 Eligible
         Anyone between the ages of 12 and 18 may register at the Community Center to be available for employment.
         Employers should call the number listed above to obtain help. Pay should be predetermined by the employer. Additional infor-mation may be obtained while the Odd Jobs club phone is being manned at their number. 
         Donations to the Rock County Historical Society can be sent to the Rock County Historical Society, 312 E. Main Street, Luverne, MN 56156.
Mann welcomes correspondence sent to mannmade@iw.net.
 

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