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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1968
Page
6
Three ham radio operators in Long Beach California boost morale for Navy men by transmitting photographs of their families to sailors. Using borrowed Navy equipment they sent the first picture last month and plan to continue sending new photos as often as possible.
The Elwood community notes a Methodist Church salad supper fundraiser hosted by the Alexandria Youth Fellowship. Miss Blanche Diggs leads the program with Rev Heginalt Barrow conducting the service. Proceeds aid local youth programs as residents report police and civic updates.
Johns Manville projects total construction spending at 789 billion for the year, up 58 percent from 1997, with housing starts at about 1.43 million and private residential construction rising 38.9 percent while industrial and highway spending shift. The forecast notes first-half strength and possible midyear slowdown, with public works offset by federal cuts and defense demand.
The Democrat Club met at Mrs. Eugene DuPouy’s home with Mrs. Ralph W. Thurston presiding. Devotions and pledge opened the program, games were played, and prizes awarded to Mrs. Maxine Schultz Hydra and Gladys Small. Guest Bath Bradburn of Bradenton Fla. will join August meeting with Mrs. Freda Anderege. Lions Plan Fair outlines Summitville Lions Club hosting a free air carnival July 30 through August 3 featuring shows and pulling contests.
EnWouD born at Mercy Hospital to Mr and Mrs Charles Lupenbeal of 102 John St Frankton a daughter Admitted to Maran Unonibat sy seven Fichison of 4400 Main St Mra Paw
Notre Dame scholar Rev. John A. O'Brien urges Pope Paul VI to issue a clear pro legal stance endorsing all physically harmless birth control methods for Catholics. He predicts widespread adoption among the faithful and argues delaying a decision deepens conscience conflict across the church.
Windsor reports on Youth Delegates at Boys and Girls State with activity updates. Notes include sponsors from St Vincent's Hospital and Memorial Hospital in Munice, the Delta Thetas and Tau Sorority, and local group participation. The Second Star coffee house draws students from Tipton and nearby towns, while Frank McCarthy, a veteran patient, returns home for weekend.
Marion McFarland begins as pastor of Curtisville Christian Church succeeding the former minister. He is a Knoxville Bible College graduate with his wife Phyllis and three children. the family previously served four years at another church. Mrs Reginald Barrow was the guest speaker at the church meeting.
ALEXANDRIA Steve Skaggs son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Skaggs 308 W Van Buren Sr has been awarded an athletic scholarship to Oliver Nazarene College in Kankakee TL and will enroll as a freshman in September While a student at Alexandria Monroe High School Steve played halfback substitute quarterback guard on varsity basketball and was pitcher for the baseball team
The Christian Congregation Aid Adios group in Alexandria moved a Wednesday picnic from Beulah Park to the church due to rain. Hostesses were Mesdames Geraldine Johnson Elizabeth Windsor Merla Hupp and Hilla Jarrett. Prizes were awarded at the afternoon event and the next meeting is scheduled for August 14.
Johns Manville Corporation has acquired Crown Tuft Carpet of Dalton Georgia. Crown Tuft makers of indoor and outdoor carpeting and residential commercial carpets had sales of about 12 million last year. Crown Tuft products will continue to be sold under its label through current sales channels. J M plans a coordinated line of flooring ceilings and walls for commercial and residential installation.
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