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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1955

Page

9

Organ Rebuild Moves 732-Pipe Instrument to New Bel Air Church

The 732 pipe Austin organ from the Mill and St. Paul church is being relocated to the Bel Air church. John Frykman of Austin Organ Co. rebuilds it over a 2 ½ week period, with changes to accommodate a different chamber shape and dual expression. The project costs about $3,000, far below a replacement value of $13,500, and aims for improved sound with no mock pipes.

Thee Congregational Church Mill and St. Paul Streets Bel Air John Frykman Austin Organ Co Hartford Conn Frykman Mormon Tabernacle Salt Lake City

Eight Tableaux to Tell Christmas Story at AHS

Eight tableaux depicting the Christmas story will be staged by the Austin High School drama department during the Christmas Festival. The pieces accompany The Song of Christmas sung by a 215 voice massed chorus with the festival orchestra. Students include Sandra Anderson Charles Busch Mary Dunlap Nancy Garrity Betty Guyer Kay Moore John Cummings David Angell David G Johnson John Allom Bill Carlson and Frank Cooley.

Austin High School Dramatics Gabriel Mary Joseph Christ Austin Cecily Spaulding Sandra Anderson Charles Busch Mary Dunlap Nancy Garrity Betty Guyer Kay Moore John Cummings David Angell David G. Johnson John Allom Bill Carlson Frank Cooley

Queen's School Presents Christ Birth in Music Drama

The Legend of the Christmas Rose will be staged by Queen of Angels School students at 8 15 p m tonight and Sunday in Austin High School small auditorium. The show features an 85 voice celestial chorus and 300 participants, with double cast roles and two 70 voice verse choirs.

Christ Queen of Angels School Austin High School Gabriel Mary Patricia Livermore John Dieser Catherine Locher Jean Hall Karen Rockers David Baker Terry Drew Jerome Meyer Richard Au

Woman Who Saved Childs Life Wins Courtesy Nomination

A woman credited with saving a childs life on Oakland avenue, a teacher, a policeman and a clerk and a Courthouse employe have been nominated in the Austin Daily Heralds courtesy contest. The nominations praise her lifesaving act and her kindness toward children, along with the other nominees noted for friendliness and service.

Oakland Avenue Austin Daily Herald Austin

Orpha Whitman Receives MA Degree in Colorado

Miss Orpha Marie Whitman of Austin earned a Master of Arts degree at Colorado State College of Education in Greeley during ceremonies on Wednesday. She previously earned a Bachelor of Science from Winona State Teachers College and majored in elementary education.

Orpha Marie Whitman Austin Colorado State College of Education Greeley Miss Whitman Winona State Teachers College Colorado State

Dexter Farm Bureau Unit Organizes Meeting at Christgau

The Dexter Farm Bureau unit will hold its organizational meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday in Christgau School, District 106.

Dexter Farm Bureau Christgau School Dist

Mental Health Survey Shows Need for Counseling in Austin

The Rev Wendell Pew reports a preliminary survey by the Citizens Mental Health Committee on counseling needs in Austin. Questionnaires went to over 60 counselors but 36 returned, suggesting a need for service. A second questionnaire and personal interviews may follow, with Dr Dale C Cameron visiting January 25. Plans include pamphlets films and speakers listings for January and officer elections at the January meeting.

Wendell Pew Austin Citizens Mental Health Committee Pew Mental Health Committee Dale C. Cameron Minnesota Department of Welfare Cameron H. B. Allen Information Committee

Nice Family Birthday Party At Oakland Farm Home

Aunt Pamela Deyo niece Katherine Monson and cousin Bryan Holmquist plan a shared birthday party at the Raymond Holmquist farm in Oakland. The trio, born within three days at St. Olaf Hospital, include Pamela born Dec 10, Katherine Dec 11, and Bryan Dec 12.

Pamela Katherine Bryan Raymond Holmquist Oakland Pamela Deyo Bryan Holmquist Katherine Monson St. Olaf Hospital Dale Deyo Austin Rt. 2 Theodore Monson Jr Deyo Monson Holmquist

Oakland-Moscow 4-H Club Gifts to Children's Hospital

Members of the Oakland-Moscow 4-H Club contributed gifts to a children's hospital at their annual Christmas party Tuesday evening. Bernie Moucha led a parliamentary procedure demonstration and Sheldon Lukes spoke on his call project. Lucretia Lighly demonstrated decorating Christmas cookies. Sandra Cotter sang a solo with Karen Cotter on guitar. Games and treats followed.

Children’s Hospital Oakland-Moscow 4-H Club Bernie Moucha Sheldon Lukes Lucretia Lightly Sandra Cotter Karen

Collision causes forty dollars damage at North Main parking lot

A Friday collision in the North Main street parking lot caused $40 damage. Harold Svejkovsky of 608 Center and Marvin N. Stephens of 916 Lansing reported $20 damage each.

North Main Street Harold Svejkovsky Center Marvin N. Stephens Lansing

Jeannie Gross Receives Sea of Mail After Appeal

Jeannie Gross a 7 year old from Hayfield hospitalized for severe burns has drawn massive support from the Upper Midwest. Since the appeal began she has received 511 letters and 11 packages with 316 arriving today and 195 yesterday. Gifts include 128 dollars from Geo A Hormel and Co and 75 dollars from Hormel dry sage department.

Upper Midwest Jeannie Gross Hayfield St. Olaf Hospital Austin Daily Herald Twin Cities Jeannie Geo. A. Hormel & Co Hormel Dry

Council Seeks to Refer Fluoridation Petitions to Utilities Board

Alderman at large George Dugan says a Monday council motion will refer all fluoridation petitions to the Austin Utilities Board, which oversees the municipal plant and its utilities. He notes only the board can decide, and suggests the issue might be settled by a future election.

George Dugan Utilities Board Austin Utilities Board Dugan

Great Lakes Proximity Usable Across Michigan

Statement notes Michigan’s geography ensuring every point lies within 85 miles of a Great Lake. It underscores the state’s unique lake accessibility and regional water system implications.

Michigan Great Lakes

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