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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1970
Page
4
A government advice note encourages teens to seek summer work in seasonal businesses such as hotels, parks, beaches, and drive-ins while also exploring new openings. It urges constant checking of help wanted listings, using contacts, and considering temporary, flexible roles including babysitting, laundering, sewing, and petty home services to earn income.
The AIS prom at Anderson High School featured an Aquarius theme in the symbasium with decorations praised as outstanding. Sophomores welcomed guests at the entrance and twelve zodiac signs lined the dance area as the Grand March led by senior class president Steve Voss and Marcia Dodds highlighted the evening. Sherry Leedom was crowned 1970 prom queen after last year’s queen Debbie Wies, with attendants named. The Chosen Few band played, and pre prom parties, including a large event at the Anderson Country Club, preceded and followed the dance.
Pendleton Heights High School honors senior choral members at an end of year banquet. Arion Award went to Kay Williams for three years in Concert Choir and leadership in the choral program. Williams played Massette in the Fortune Teller and revamped the choir library. Multiple seniors received trophies, pins, or merit certificates, with underclass members also recognized. Entertainment included the Madrigal Singers from Warren Central High School.
Pop singer Oliver, honored by a House committee for anti drug work, says marijuana and show business do not mix. He warns performers to avoid drugs, praises responsible artistry, and criticizes entertainers who glamorize drug use to teens.
Several Anderson students earn degrees in spring rites. Three locals will be graduated Sunday at Hanover College as part of the 137th annual commencement. Mary Ewing Rex Gentry and Cynthia Mathews are among the honorees, with 660 candidates receiving degrees at the University of Evansville’s 21st annual ceremonies. Anderson graduates Greg Dollens and Stephen Steward also receive associate degrees at Northwood College in West Baden.
Madison Heights High School installed new officers for the 1970 71 year with Fret McGuire as president, Law Cordon as non acting vice president, Sheiletha McNeal secretary, and Lynn Mickey treasurer. Incoming leaders, defeated candidates, and requirements for candidacy were outlined as retiring officers urged responsibility. The group plans a mock political convention and will attend government workshops in Bloomington and Indianapolis.
Highland reports the third literary magazine Echoes From the Glen titled Echoes 70 with student works, a vivid windmill themed cover, and improved writing though some proofreading errors mar the edition. Nancy DeMolt led the staff with Linda Traut and Sandra Clark sponsors. Bill Parrish and Owen Fry aided art and layout. Arnold Raines oversaw printing. Subscriptions earned prizes from Joe's Record Shop, McCarel's House of Music, and The Peddler Shop. Cindy Adams won a gift certificate.
Final soap box derby clinic of 1970 scheduled for June 10 at 7 p.m. at the UAW Local 63 Union Hall in Madison Ave. Bob Hawkins will teach finishing and painting derby racers. Derby Downs on Madison Ave hosts the July 26 race for ages 12 to 15, with the winner advancing to Akron international competition. Sponsor details include WHAT and Hunter-Weldner Chevrolet, offering a $4 bond to local winner and a potential $35,000 in college scholarships at Akron.
Kenneth Dale Livingston, son of Mr and Mrs Howard Livingston of 2708 Warth St, will be an honor graduate at spring commencement at David Lipscomb College in Nashville Tennessee. Commencement speaker will be Congressman Joe Evins and Lipscomb president Dr Athens Clay Pullins. About 230 graduates are to receive B A or B S degrees. Exorcists will be on campus at 2 p.m.
Doctors who treat teenagers in adolescent clinics warn the drug epidemic is the era’s top health threat to idealistic youth. Most patients seek help for acne or weight but psychosomatic illness is common, driven by anxiety and stress. Three quarters have some drug experience, with a shifting scene from heroin to LSD and amphetamines. Teasing out danger, doctors stress open discussion over avoidance of sensationalism.
Spring weekend at Camp Crosley hosts the Trilan Guides a father and son group through YMCA活动. Y-Indian Guides, fastest growing YMCA program, forms tribes of first to third graders with fathers meeting biweekly at members homes. In Madison County there are six Anderson tribes and three Edwood tribes, each six to nine families, with model car derby hockey game and flying contests noted.
Two local teenagers Mike Aretse and Mike Hartley from Highland will perform during the American Cancer Society Telathon broadcast on WITV channel 4 Bloomington on June 13 and 14. They will appear at 8 20 p.m. June 13 to help raise donations by phone during the 24 hour telethon from Indiana University Field House with emcees and amateur acts from across the nation.
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