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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1977
Page
9
Dr. Joseph Knutson of Moorhead urged Austin High School graduates to embrace knowledge organization and imagination as the 493 seniors received their diplomas. He warned of energy shortages predicting a gas crisis within 20 years and stressed a shift toward new energy and spiritual motivation.
Ron Anderson announces this summer program at Ellis School and Austin High School with courses for grades 5-12, including Science Laboratory 5-6, Fitness First 9-12, Activities in Mathematics, Ceramics Enrichment, Personal Typing, Contemporary Music Projects, and various math and history offerings. Some courses run June 6 to July 22, with others starting June 13. several sessions are canceled due to low enrollment.
Marion Hoban chairman of The Farmers Market announced the season opener for Tuesday June 21. The Market on the Courthouse Square runs 7 30 a m to 1 p m with seasonal fruits vegetables eggs honey jams jellies pickles and home baked goods. Produce is picked the day of market for freshness.
The Austin Housing and Redevelopment Authority begins accepting applications for a five year HUD Section Eight subsidy in 50 existing rental units. Units include nine elderly available with varied bedroom counts and 41 for non elderly. income limits set. applicants must be very low to moderate income.
Ninety one seniors from Pacelli High School will graduate Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Austin High School auditorium. Rev. Paul Breza delivers the commencement address. diplomas are awarded by Clayton Meyer with Rev. James Kunz giving the invocation and Rev. Jack Krough delivering the benediction. Pacelli Singers and the Mixed Ensemble, directed by Jan Muzik, provide music. Processional and recessional performed by Mrs. Muzik.
Austin area garden clubs including the Austin Garden Club Hoe and Grow and Town and Country plan a weekend show at Oak Park Mall. Coordinator Joan Hayden says displays cover arrangements houseplants hanging plants cactus gardens and violet care with staff available for info during mall hours.
The southeastern Minnesota region sponsors a pirate themed summer reading program for first through sixth graders. Austin Brownsdale LeRoy Grand Meadow libraries and the bookmobile host signup from June 1 through August 19. Children read 17 books for a footprint on a pirate map and may win a free movie pass with a certificate signed by the children's librarian.
Park and Ree review covers rescheduled softball games, youth baseball registration next week, new T shirt price, and summer gymnastic program at Shaw Gym. Officials note severe Dutch Elm disease rising and call for tree removals while Austin ordinance governs private trees. Staff pre program workshop planned and fielding suggestions at 433 1881.
Two hundred forty six Austin Community College students earned two year diplomas and degrees and vocational certificates in graduation ceremonies Thursday at the College. Remarks were directed to the graduates by ACC instructor Terrance Dilley with students Lyle and Rebecca Wallace and Emily Johnston. Speakers were introduced by Shari Ulwelling student senate president. Graduates were presented by James Flannery dean of institutional services and degrees awarded by ACO President Arlan Burmeister. The invocation was given by Rev. Carl Borgwardt.
The Ilianatham Chapter of the National Assn. of Bank Women installed officers on Tuesday at Wonona Country Club. Chair: Doris Nelms. Vice Chair: Shirley Terry. Secretary Treasurer: Marvel Tenseth. The Hiawathaland Chapter covers 13 counties in SE Minnesota and is in the North Central Region. The national group, founded in 1921, has 16,000 members and promotes banking excellence and women’s advancement. Members from Austin include Jane Attlesey, Marilyn Starman, Dorothy Lord, Shirley Terry. from Sterling State Bank: Gerry Oswald and Joanne Maxfield.
The Goldenaires dance band from Mower County Senior Citizens Center will play old time music at Gustavus Adolphus College during the 19th Annual Institute on Aging on Tuesday and Wednesday. They return Friday night to Main St Plaza and North Main Mall with members Arthur Hansen Oscar Bungum Earl Christianson Alice Olson Oscar Soiney and Hilda Hansen.
Plans are set for Deer Creek Lutheran Church centennial observance on July 9 in Northwood Iowa. Reservations for the Sunday noon meal must be made by contacting Mrs Lloyd Johnson Northwood or Mrs Leonard Anderson St Ansgar.
A plaque expressing appreciation to the Austin Elks Club for use of facilities by the Austin Solo Parents was presented on Wednesday. The ceremony featured Chris M. Nelson, past president, presenting the plaque to Elks Club manager Frank Swank. The group used the hall from 1975 to 1977.
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