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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1961
Page
11
Austin forms a physical fitness planning committee with Ed Bork as chairman. Bud Thompson hospitalized. pilot city among 11 in state study to set a minimum fitness program for broader adoption. Five subcommittees to create goals. next full meeting scheduled January 23.
The first American patent for the manufacture of artificial teeth was granted to C. M. Graham in 1822, marking a milestone in dental technology and prosthetics.
The Austin Utilities board meets to study proposed additions and changes to the new Municipal Building with Kane and Graves architects. They address noise from ventilation and a breeze from misdirected air, review extra contractor claims, approve bills of 261 163 42, and seek stack inspection.
The Bagley bridge on County Highway 1, about a mile east of 218 North, will open to traffic Monday. County highway engineer Ev Carlson praised the rapid construction since Oct 24. The 112 foot bridge features a 28 foot roadway, using precast concrete channel beams on a creosoted timber substructure. Wehner Construction Co. of Austin built it for $29,193.
Luther College sent a debate squad to Austin High School to argue the pros and cons of a compulsory health insurance program for all citizens. Four Luther seniors faced Ellis and Austin High School students in a demonstrational event, marking a return style debate after 31 years.
Miss Mary Ehrhardt a Pacelli High School graduate and College of Saint Teresa freshman will perform in a Holiday Concert at the college auditorium. She joins a four piano ensemble for pieces including Gounod's Faust selections and Rachmaninoff Prelude in G Minor. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs E Michael Ehrhardt of 1003 8th Ave SW.
Extended postal service hours for the Christmas season were started today in the Austin Post Office. Lobby windows will be open 8:30 am to 5:00 pm through Dec. 22, including Saturdays. Herrick urges mailing long-distance items by Dec. 10 and notes first class postage to foreign countries is 11 cents per ounce. Foreign greeting cards require five cents for the first two ounces.
Seven accidents reported to police include multiple rear end and hit and run incidents on Highway 218 S and Oakland Ave E. Vehicles driven by Kaput, Majerus, Kahl, Miller, Bramel, Rayman, and Tuttle were involved, with damages ranging from 25 to 250 dollars. One driver, Larry Kahl, was charged with careless driving after leaving the scene.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd DeVries of Austin purchase the grocery store once owned by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Spring. New manager is Mrs. Myron Starry who assumed duties this week.
The piece explains how many deaf individuals can learn to speak and lip read, enabling normal life with others. It urges young people to pursue teaching the deaf, noting the demanding yet rewarding career and strong financial prospects.
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