Austin in Mower County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Rosalie Seltz

— Pillars of the City —

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2023

1. Rosalie Seltz Marker

Inscription. Rosalie Seltz taught English and Journalism at Austin High School starting in 1950, when she was fresh out of teachers' training at Winona State, until 1993, when she retired. As a devoted lifetime educator, she inspired generations of students to set high standards and to develop strong communication skills. As the faculty advisor for student publications at Austin High School, she often provided school news to the Austin Daily Herald. She received the lifetime achievement award from the Minnesota High School Press Association in 1989. Rosalie has been an active volunteer with the Hospital Auxiliary, Cedar Valley Services, Mower County Historical Society, and the Austin High School Alumni Association.

Erected 2023 by Austin Pillars of the City Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.

Location. 43° 40.298′ N, 92° 58.476′ W. Marker is in Austin, Minnesota, in Mower County. It is at the intersection of Main Street North and 5th Place Northwest, on the right when traveling north on Main Street North. The marker is mounted on an Austin flood wall pillar, on the west side of Horace Austin Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 Main Street North, Austin MN 55912, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Minnesota.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within walking distance of this marker: Belita M. Schindler (here, next to this marker); Dr. Ralph T. Holman (within shouting distance of this marker); Bonnie Besse Rietz (within shouting distance of this marker); John O'Rourke (within shouting distance of this marker); Gertrude Ellis Skinner (within shouting distance of this marker); Gary J. Ray (within shouting distance of this marker); Esther Mitchell Morse (within shouting distance of this marker); Ira J. Holton (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Austin Pillars of the City

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1. Austin Pillars of the City: Rosalie Seltz. Excerpt:

Rosie is well known for her devotion to correct grammar and good communication skills. She was quoted in an October 1989 Austin Daily Herald article saying: “My primary purpose is to teach proper communication. Only a few of them (journalism students) will go on to a journalism career, but they all will have to speak and write the rest of their lives.” Her teaching philosophy followed

2. Marker detail: Rosalie Seltz
a simple principle, which was that “students won’t always remember what you said, but they will remember how they felt.” To that end, Mrs. Seltz would ask students who didn’t do well on a test to see her after school and she would give them a second chance. She was usually in her classroom until 6 p.m. helping individual students.
In 1947 Rosalie Chritchfield (Seltz) was crowned Miss Winona and went on to complete at the Miss Minnesota Pageant only one week after winning the local title. She said her most difficult preparation duty was shopping. “Fashion and clothes were not my thing,” she said, adding that she had little or no idea what was coming at the state competition. The highlight of her competition at Miss Minnesota was meeting “Mayor” Hubert Humphrey.

(Submitted on November 4, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. MAKING AN IMPACT: Woman dedicates retired life to Austin nonprofit. Excerpt:

(By Kelsey Marier, Published: Aug. 3, 2022) Every week for the last 25 years, Rosalie Seltz hand-delivers nutritious food to seniors and people with physical challenges. Beyond delivering daily lunches, Rosie
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2023

3. Rosalie Seltz Marker
Looking east. Horace Austin Park in background.
and others provide contact, social interaction, and peace of mind to the individuals they serve and their families. Not to mention, Seltz is doing this at 93-years-old.

(Submitted on November 4, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 4, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.