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Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1968

Page

3

Merchants Savings Wins Jaycee Award for Renovation

Merchants Savings Association received Terre Haute Jaycees Community Improvement Award for its expansion and renovation at 6th and Wabash. Jaycee President Jim Woodard cited downtown enhancements from the project as the first in a series recognizing improvements in the Pride City.

Gilbert Cluder Merchants Savings Association Dave Hussong Terre Haute Jaycees Jaycees Paul Stanley The Hussong Richard Beard Carroll Woerner 6Th and Wabash Terre Haute Jaycee Jim Woodard

Cox Jewelry Promises Value and Easy Pay Options

The advertisement invites shoppers to Cox Jewelry at 114 N. 13th for diamonds watches and jewelry. It highlights Top Value Stamps and Midwest Bank Charge Cards, emphasizing flexible pay as you go and settling past balances.

Cox Jewelry Midwest Bank

Santa Claus problems burden San Leandro Chamber

The San Leandro Chamber of Commerce reports Santa Claus quit twice this week after children teased him and pulled his beard. Chamber spokesman Dave Hough says hopes remain for another chance from the jolly visitor.

San Leandro Calif UPI Chamber of Commerce Chamber Dave Hough Santa Claus

Teamsters Local 144 election underway in Indiana and Illinois

Teamsters Union Local 144 is electing officers across nine voting places in Indiana and Illinois. Incumbent president Charles C. Miller faces George L. Hanks. voting runs Dec 21–23 at the Teamsters building in Terre Haute with 3,000 members eligible across 19 counties.

Teamsters Union No. 144 Indiana Illinois Charles C. Miller Terre Haute Teamsters S. 8Th St Miller Teamsters Union George L. Hanks Borden’s Glenn M. Rogers Walter Reed Robert O. Spencer Theodore F. Malone James Switzer Joe Cruse James R. Williams James Lurber Glood Weir

Pride City Award Acknowledges Local Business Upgrades

The Jaycees will select monthly winners for outstanding physical improvements that brighten Terre Haute surroundings. A plaque recognizes those who enhance both their establishments and the city image, fostering civic pride and betterment across the community.

Terre Haute Jaycees Jaycee Terre Haute Jaycees

Licht winners named in Terre Haute Christmas contest

The Woman's Department Club of Terre Haute announced three cash prizes and three honorable mentions after judging 33 Christmas Lighting Contest entries. First prize of 25 dollars went to Ezra McDaniel of 1830 North 27th Street, second place 15 dollars to Frank Potmeyer of 36 West Lawrin Boulevard, and A. E. Walker of 3017 North 12th Street received third prize of 10 dollars. Honorable mentions went to Robert G. Rohler, James Shope, and Delbert Euratte all listed with Miller Drive and North 4th Street addresses.

Woman's Department Club of Terre Haute Ezra McDaniel N. 27Th St Frank Potmeyer Robert G. Rohler Miller Drive James Shope Delbert Euratte 4Th St

Union Leaders Seek Change Amid Pension Plans Eye

In Hayward California the Downtown Merchants Association spent 13000 on 83 lit red green and amber ornaments blamed for confusing motorists with signals. Incumbent officers touted experience while opponent Hanks called for change. Voting occurred across Indiana and Illinois cities December 18 to 23 at various locales including Greencastle Clinton Terre Haute Vincennes Brazil and Washington with Teamsters offices and labor temples hosting polls.

Hayward Calif UPD The Downtown Merchants Association Division of Highways Miller Hanks Lawrenceville Ill Olney Wshington Ind Robinson Greencastle Limedale Manhattan Clinton Labor Temple S. Main St. Terre Haute Teamsters S. 8Th St. Vincennes S. 9Th St Brazil

Santa Called Napa Store Employee Excused for Jury Duty

Napa California AP report says a department store manager phoned Superior Court Judge Thomas Kongsgard to request excusal from jury service for an employee, citing the man as their Santa Claus.

Napa, Calif Superior Court Thomas Kongsgard Santa Claus

West Terre Haute VFW Hosts Christmas Party for Children

The West Terre Haute Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a Christmas party at the post home on National Avenue at 1 30 p m Saturday. Post Commander Charles Cox invites all local children and says there will be presents for attendees.

West Terre Haute

Hawaii hotels ready for Vietnam troop reunions this Christmas

Rob ert N. Rinker executive vice president of the Hawaii Hotel Association says about 2,000 rooms will be available for servicemen on rest and recreation leave from Vietnam, with most rooms in Waikiki. This eases concerns about finding accommodations for families during the Christmas season.

Honolulu Vietnam Hawaii Robert N. Rinker The Hawaii Hotel Association Waikiki

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