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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1973
Page
8
Harry Osborn of Austin Northwestern Bell is recognized for his 10 percent milestone as a Town Talker volunteer speaker. He joined in 1970 and has given free talks titled The Tomorrow Machine and Red or Green You Decide to civic and school groups, the eighth Minnesota Town Talker to reach 100 talks.
John Furman of 503 22nd St NW was chosen Mr. Austin 1973 at informal lawn ceremonies hosted by Mr. Michael MacLean. Ten neighborhood men modeled swimsuits and bermuda shorts as Mrs. Patricia Furman’s husband won after judging of posteriors.
The listing shows new St Olaf members Ruth Moe Alma Aulwes Water Stull and spouses plus a Row 2 group including Luman Van Pelt Elaine Dahle Diekman Thayer. Row 3 lists Thompson Borgwardt and Borgwardt family members with Harlan Diekman. Row 4 includes W Emery Thompson Sabre Downey Roberts and Pastor Borgwardt.
The Minnesota State Planning Agency announces a grant to the SEMHPC to deliver comprehensive health planning for about 385,369 residents across eleven southeastern Minnesota counties. The council will coordinate multi county health delivery, review hospital and care projects, and develop an 11 county plan covering facilities, manpower, and services.
The city poundmaster reports three dogs in care at the Austin animal shelter available for identification. Two black and tan Elk Hounds, medium size, were found tied at the shelter Saturday at 7 05 am. A black male mutt puppy was picked up June 4 at 1 15 am at 811 13th Ave SE. Call 433 3401 to adopt.
Minnesota camps expand offerings for mentally challenged individuals. Camp Friendship began eight years ago. this year eleven camps offer programs, with six in the southern region and two nearby. Camp Winchester near Caledonia and Christian Friendship I at Lake Pepin host one to three month programs, supervised by college staff. Fees start at forty dollars per week, with partial camperships possible. contact Ann Flannagan at the Consultation Center, 433 7389, for details and applications.
Kathy Kingston and Ann Astrup of Austin High School attend a week long editors workshop at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. They will serve as two of the AHS Sentinel co editors next year with family credits noted.
Mower County 4 Hers joined about 600 junior leaders at the 4 H Junior Leader Conference on the St Paul Campus of the University of Minnesota. Named participants include Margaret Dooley Austin Cindy Wherry LeRoy Debbie Jech Dexter Cindy Siewert Dexter Jeanne Adams Austin Brian Walker Grand Meadow and Sheri and Dean Olsen Blooming Prairie with Mrs Rudy Jech Dexter as adult leader. The five day event centers on the theme SEARCH with topics self awareness communication and selecting alternatives and features a banquet Thursday at the Nicollet Hotel Minneapolis and federation officer elections on the last day. one county delegate votes in federation.
The Austin Municipal pool will be closed Saturday evening June 23 and all day Sunday June 24 for the AAU Swim Meet the Austin Aquacade.
In Mower County District Court Judge Daniel Foley sentenced two Mapleview men. Marlin Bigall, 19, received two consecutive five year terms for two counts of selling a controlled substance at the YCC. Robert Shroyer, 20, drew one five year term for selling a controlled substance. Attorneys were Richard Cotter for Bigall and Bryan Bandler for Shroyer. Fred Kraft prosecuted.
Otranto Community Church Vacation Bible School met the week of June 15 led by Mrs. Edgar Fox with theme We Look to Jesus. Teachers included Mrs. Edgar Fox Sr. and Joanne and Susan Fox. Lu Ann Klusmeier played piano and Sara Osmondon assisted with crafts. Closing program was held during the Sunday church service.
Grace Lutheran Church held Confirmation with Pastors Henry Mayer and George Jensen officiating for a long list of youths including Rebecca Anderson James Armbrust Julie Bohlman Kathern Barth Sheryl Bowe Sheila Cornelius Jeffrey Dennison Duane Flanders James Flink Sherry Flink Renee Gilbertson Rodney Goldberg Jeannie Gooden Steven Groe Brian Houston Julie Hughes Denise Jensen Kevin Johnson Melodee Klein Melodee Kopet Ross Lee Curtis Long Lori Mjoen Terilyn Moen Sheila Morgan Jerry Morse Michael Murray Jeffrey Peterson James Schleusner Bradley Simonson Connie White Walter Wollenberg. Class members were urged to attend Holy Communion with parents at Grace Church morning worship. Rite of Confirmation held at afternoon service. They completed the Faith Grace Word series from the American Lutheran Church.
Judy McDermott reports from the Census Bureau that the 65 and older group will rise from about 20.6 million today, growing by 300k to 400k annually. By 2020 the 65 plus share may approach half the population in some areas, with 75 and older expanding while 65-69 declines. The shift could alter retirement norms and job markets as technology shifts demand.
Gregory J. King, 67, of 3600 4th Ave SW, injures his right leg during a routine maneuver while taking a motorcycle license test in a private lot at 3rd Ave and 3rd St NE. He was transported to St. Olaf Hospital in good condition as Austin police investigated the incident.
The Austin Area Christian Teen Club presents the play Wish We'd All Been Ready this Saturday at 7 p.m. in the YMCA Multipurpose Room with teen cast members led by directors Mr and Mrs Carroll Gooden. Special music by Steve Houston accompanies the hour long performance followed by refreshments for all attendees.
Staff at St Mark's Lutheran Home staged a self written short play for 125 residents and guests to celebrate Father's Day. Violet Berhnar and Olga Upsahil appeared in the skit while Cathy Braaten sang a self composed song with guitar. Lyle Roberts welcomed attendees as Herald photographer Ernest Dane captured the moment.
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