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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1961
Page
9
The column recounts June Ring of Austin who writes to Santa to affirm belief amid fears of war. Santa responds on faith, Jesus’s birth, and urges donations to United Fund. Readers list holiday wishes for siblings, friends, and family, with various toy requests and small notes.
The Thursday Red Cross Bloodmobile at the Moose Lodge in Austin drew 169 visitors, with 16 rejected and 153 pints yielded. Thirteen first timers donated, and pin awards went to multiple donors including Ray Asp and Mrs. Gertrude Hansen.
Henry's Inc led by Charles Robbins announces a $1 million issue of 15 year subordinated notes from Drug and Food Capital Corp to fund expansion from 105 to 170 Henry's Drive-Ins in two years. The plan adds 65 units under Own-as-You-Earn, with 30 opens in 1962 and 35 in 1963, targeting a $28 million annual gross at full buildout. Austin outlet at 306 W Oakland.
Washington AP reports the government is developing a 12 lesson program to train Americans in emergency medical care for nuclear attack victims. The course is expected to begin in some areas early next year.
The Herald notes the Austin Social Security office will stay open three Tuesday evenings for over 65 workers, with Dec 12 the last 8 p.m. session. After that, hours revert to 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. daily at 308 2nd St NE. If you have never applied, visit to learn eligibility and possible benefits.
Miss Frances Benson director of nurses at St Olaf Hospital will give the graduation address at the Austin Area Vocational School ceremony tonight at 8. Ten women complete the practical nursing program and receive pins.
The HERALD offers 50 cent copies of the 30 page Willard Libby catalog on radiation and fallout. Topics include understanding fallout shelter timing and hazards and how to prepare for a shelter. Limited copies sold first come, first served at the HERALD office open until 5 30 p m weekdays and 2 30 p m Saturdays.
Mrs. Paul Kimball and Mrs. Ray Asp spoke to the Austin Art Group in the Sterling State Bank community room on Wednesday. It was announced that works by Mrs. Emerson Strate Mrs. Willard Apold and Mrs. Lloyd Anderson will be shown in the December library exhibit. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Stanley Groh and Mrs. Lawrence Flom.
Two new members were accepted at the Mower County Easter Seal Society meeting at Mrs. Clifford Wold's home. Plans were set for a December 16 Christmas party at Sterling Christian Church from 2 to 4 PM. Handicapped people urged to return invites by December 11 or call Mrs. Delores Bowers if not received. The next meeting is January 15 at Mrs. Thelma Hill's home.
The 1962 National Barrow Show will be held in Austin September 11 to 14 marking the 17th annual event. The dates were set by a National Association of Swine Records meeting with an Austin committee in Chicago. Since 1946 the show has been sponsored by the National Association, originator of the event.
Four Austin area young men have enlisted in the Army and are in basic at Fort Carson Colorado. They are Richard P Accurso Warren R Barrett LeRoy Charles E Thompson and Paul I Wigham. They enlisted via the Austin recruiting service and will return after a 14 day Christmas leave to finish basic. Accurso will attend Fort Monmouth New Jersey ordnance electronics tech school. Thompson joins the Army Security Agency at Fort Devens Massachusetts. Barrett trains in communications at Fort Gordon Georgia. Wigham goes to the Southeastern Signal School Fort Gordon for 26 weeks of radio and carrier equipment repair.
Ordean Grant spoke on the Holy Land at the Moscow H Club December gathering. Jimmy Wicks presided, Randy Ruble delivered a safety report, and a committee was formed for a roller skating party. Sue Kearns and Mrs. Manfred Nelson led the group in song.
Sue Mattfeld, a graduate of Austin High School, plans to study chemistry and works on cello daily for an hour. She performs with the high school orchestra and Austin Symphony, and joins in the Girls Recreation Association, Latin and Spanish clubs, and the Senior Friendship Club. She attends St John’s Lutheran Church while living with her parents at 1402 Second St NW.
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