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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1973
Page
7
More than 50 Shirley residents attended a town board meeting as Wilbur Lowe's authority remains disputed and Paul Aldrich's ward representation is debated. The session included bids for trash hauling, zoning questions, and a potential library funding discussion.
At St Marys church the CONTACT-HELP annual meeting reviewed a two year ministry that handled 6400 calls with 150 volunteers from 30 churches. About 574 referrals and 180 direct assists were made in 1972, with major demand for information legal aid finances employment housing and emotional support. A 1973 budget of 12000 was set with church and individual donations funding most of the year. A coloncho plant was presented to office clerk Mrs Linda Reddy.
Bronze Star awarded to S Sgt Gerald P Ingram for meritorious service as a construction equipment repairman at Tan Son Nhut AB Vietnam. He received the honor at Eglin AFB Florida and serves in Air Force Systems Command. Also featured are Airman Phillip L Simmons in Inauguration Day security duties in Washington and several Navy Marine Corps personnel serving aboard USS Enterprise and at Parris Island deployments.
Trinity Episcopal Church held its annual meeting electing four new vestry members Dale Fight Jack Nicholson Robert Caylor and Mrs Sally Halladay for three year terms They succeed Debbie Caylor John Mehape Chester Weed and Tom Zicke Delegates to the Diocesan Convention at Clarksville were Gene Barrett Dorothy Campbell Tom Zickel William Link George Daugherty Jr and Mrs Morvis Hester were alternates Rectors appointments named for one year include Brian Gregory senior warden Robert Caylor junior warden William Link treasurer Mrs Kay Bussabarger clerk of the vestry and Jerry Stevens assistant clerk The 1973 budget was adopted and mimeographed parish reports were distributed.
Indiana Department of Revenue personnel will assist Anderson residents each Wednesday starting Feb 14 at the Anderson License Branch on Pendleton Ave. Special attention will be given to sales tax credit refunds while returns are not prepared. Hours are 9 30 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. through April 11 1973.
The Anderson Youth Temperance Council earned second place in the national YTC judging, reflecting strong performance among youth temperance groups nationwide.
Applications for substitute rural carriers are being accepted at the Main Post Office 1505 Raible Ave. Howard Ring urged eligible applicants to apply. A written test of vocabulary and reading comprehension will determine eligibility. applicants must be 18 with a valid driver's license and good driving record and pass a Postal Service Road Test if chosen.
William J. Kerr celebrated 50 years of service to the State Bank of Lapel on February 1. He began as a teller on February 1, 1923, and rose through positions to cashier, head cashier, and vice president. In January 1972 he became bank president and now serves as advisor and vice chairman of the board, also directing Lapel Savings and Loan Association.
Dr. Eric Robin Mitchell, a native of India and Drew University doctoral student, will be featured at the 6 30 p m service at Emmanuel United Methodist Church 4100 Main St He plans to return to India to serve in the United Methodist Church after graduation He spent his youth in Bangalore and Bombay and is described as a charismatic Christian witness by host pastor Rev Edwin Helm
Apples should be kept in BB on plastic bags in the crater to stay fresh for at least three weeks.
The 15 millionth dollar in wages earned under the Goodwill Industries rehabilitation program was awarded in Anderson to Ella Mae Henry, assistant manager at the Goodwill store. Indianapolis Goodwill executive Alan M. McNeil presented the honor for handicapped workers since 1930. Henry, from Noblesville, began as a cashier in 1971 after overcoming a leg disability from infancy.
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