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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1977
Page
6
A Washington Post reader recounts a stubborn dry cleaner dispute over moving home, then the personal bond formed when the same cleaner burned, reopened, and welcomed them back. The essay explores identity, belonging, and the quiet rituals of everyday service.
Janet Guthrie became the first woman to qualify for the Indianapolis 500, a historic barrier break. Patty Cox rose as a female AAA baseball farm club general manager, while Amber Hunt debuted in boxing as a girl at 18, a first for Golden Gloves entry. Stella Taylor swam Lake George in 25 hours 51 minutes, Cindy Nicholas set a two-way English Channel record, Virginia Wade won Wimbledon, and Tracy Austin became the youngest Wimbledon contestant at 14. The year also saw major losses with a slate of notable deaths including Anais Nin, Joan Crawford’s era peers, and other prominent figures across arts and sports.
Commerce Department projections in Social Indicators 1976 warn of population rising from about 218 million to 262.5 million by 2000 if fertility holds at 2.1 children per woman. Growth depends on replacement-level fertility, with scenarios ranging to 287 million by 2000 and 450 million by 2040 if birth rates stay high.
An unnamed passenger recalls chatting with an airline companion about a physician’s female patients. She notes many middle aged women return for repeated visits due to excess leisure, linking boredom to premature aging and ill health. The piece urges new interests, social acts, and public library programs to combat loneliness and improve health, offering a free leaflet by Josephine Lowman.
A study by Dean R. Hoge and Gregory H. Petrillo at the Boys Town Center Catholic University finds teens more likely to attend church programs if parents model attendance, with peer influence playing a strong role. The research compares Roman Catholic, Southern Baptist, and United Methodist youths, highlighting denominational differences.
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