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THE ANDERSON HERALD VOL 107 NO 314 ANDERSON INDIANA WEDNESDAY JUNE 18 1975 PRICE 15 CENTS Special Tributes Given At College I HONORED SENIOR MINISTERS and ADAM MILLER six the By VIOLA PHILLIPS Herald Staff Writer Three local residents were accorded special honor in dedication ceremonies Tuesday on the Anderson campus Tributes were paid to Dr Adam Miller and his wife Grace at the formal dedication ceremonies of the Miller Chapel erected last winter to adjoin the School of Theology building i THE MINISTRY of the Millers spans more than three score years' and includes pastoral and missionary service administrative leadership with the mission board of the Church of God and also with Anderson College Dr Miller chaired the study on Byrum tlijl Byrum survives Portraits of the Byrums will grace the walls of building The Hall was erected in 1908 served as the first permanent tabernacle for the annual camp meeting of the movement Il was later adapted to serve as a gym an auditorium for drama presentations finally a convocation hall for Anderson College students seminary education which led to the establishment of Anderson School of Theology and as dean he guided its growth from 1953 to 1962 Mrs Miller expressed her appreciation of the simplicity and beauty of the newt chapel and noted a wedding had been one of its first services 5 "MY HEART is full" Dr Miller told the audience which included a multitude of his former students The graduate alumni choir sang for the dedication service The audience then moved on to the south entrance of the newly renovated Byrum Hall named for six members of a family which made majoi contributions to the growth and development of the Church of God Enoch Byrum whose home formerly occupied the site of the Wilson Library and his brother Noah Byrum who had lived at the comer of ifth and College Drive had come to Anderson in 1906 as executive officers in the Gospel Trumpet Publishing plant now Warner Press Inc as editor of the journal the Trumpet" the influence of Byrum was felt across the land in of Church of God homes ROBERT BYRUM a brother of Enoch and Noah was architect and of the structure which now bears the family name He had erected "Old Main" predecessor of Decker Hall" and also a number of other buildings Assisting in the construction of Byrum Hall was a young man of 20 Russell well known contractor and developer His other service to the Church of God includes work as a writer a pastor and a teacher He is a former managing editor of the Gospel Trumpet Companv He was a member of the first faculty ol Anderson Bible Training School now Anderson College His textbook "Christian Theology" is still in use Bessie Hittie Byrum wife of Russell Byrum was early associated with the Gospel Trumpet plant here Then she served as a missionary to Syria before the irst World War Like her husband she was also a member of the first faculty of the Anderson Bible Training Schoo 1 Per ha ps her a test contribution was in the field of Christian education She was recognized as one of the most significant and innovative adult church school teachers in the history of the Park Place Church of God: RUTHVEN HOLMES BYRUM son of Noah Bvrum was the founder and chairman of the Art Department of Anderson College and his landscapes have become known throughout the Midwest Of the six Byrums being memorialized by naming the renovated structure in their honor only Russell Join In Dedication (Steve Hogenslekec STUDIO THEATRE in the southeast corner is named for the late Malcom Gressman instructor in drama for 18 years This tribute was given by Dr Robert Smith present instructor in drama who had been a student under Dr Gressman President Robert Reardon stated that application has been made to have Byrum Hall set aside as a national monument At Chapel Dedication (Stave Nefea Mr 4RBB3BW MIS JMMr Iw lT iH VMvll Io Jf rw 4 Wxaz A WRE WHK jbu Mr 'SadLja HHBIBBHB''4W KM gl O'Neal Named Assistant To Gallagher By BRIAN KNOWLTON Herald Staff Writer In a move which may set the tone for a restructuring of the central school administration the Anderson school board Tuesday appointed William O'Neal administrative assistant to incoming superintendent Dr Harold Gallagher a doctoral student at Ball State University and assistant principal at Muncie South Side High School will be in charge of the Affirmative Action Program HE WILL ALSO SERVE as permanent chairman of the disciplinary hearing committee will aid with the alternative school program and will eventually become involved in the teacher contract bargaining team Gallagher introduced to the board as "a special person one whose background would eventually lead him to a doctorate someone with experience in the schools who understands human relations very well" (Spokesmen of the Madison County chapter of the NAACP had repeatedly asked that a "human relations" director be appointed by the board) IN RESPONSE to questions from reporters Gallagher said "1 am reorganizing the administration to some extent" He hinted he would hire someone to fill a newly created post of personal director Gallagher also said he will probably fill the post he is vacating assistant superintendent of elementary education by the end of summer O'Neal 36 has livid in Muncie since the age of 2 He received his bachelor'sand degrees from Ball State and expects to have his PhD by August As an undergraduate he played on the basketball team Tor four years at BSU ASKED WHAT goals he has set in his new position O'Neal said his first priority is to find out exactly what needs to be done will be some changes" he said "There seems to be a feeling some changes are warranted not 'opposed to change" he continued the kind of guy who likes to see things move IN WELCOMING to the school system toard member Robert Hoover said "Maybe one day we can look at you and say Hello Mr Superintendent' Gallagher sat for the last time Tuesday night in the seat marked Assistant Superintendent" As of July 1 he will officially take over from GE Ebbertt whp missed meeting because of a retirement banquet held for him In addition Marye Robinson attended her last board session Tuesday She was named by the board in ebruary to fill the post her late husband'Maurice "Red" Robinson held until his death Jan 27 MRS ROBINSON told The Herald earlier Tuesday she had talked to Mayor Robert Rock and "told him I'm hot going to continue (on the have enjoyed it I really have and I've learned a lot" she said "But I was just finishing term really" The term of board member Ed Miller 532 Madison Avenue Rd also expires June 30 Miller told The Herald he talked to the mayor Monday and told him he has conflicting feelings about being reappointed "UVE GOT RESERVATIONS both ways" said Miller first appointed by the school board to replace former board president DeVar Litten always a hassle going on" Miller noted "But there are things gotten started that like to see through" Rock told The Herald he hopes to have a decision on the two board appointments within a week But he said the selection procedure may differ from last vear "LAST TIME I kind of put together interview for them" be said kind of got their background and thoughts on the schools I necessarily gone" throirgh that procedure this time "But I might if we get to the situation where there are several qualified persons available" he added Rock said board members have indicated they hope he can make a selection as soon as possible so they can get acquainted with his appointee! s) in time forreorganization at the beginning of July His choices must be confirmed bv the citv council WILLIAM O'NEAL Sm lija jHHr ACS Administrative Assistant (Gr Witte) Good Morning! The Inside Story Partly Cloudy tl Aluminum semi fnhing boat and trailer never used $350 oho ixmnJ WANT ADS ARE GREAT SALESMEN Mr called and placed an ad to sell his fishing boat and sold the first morning the ad ran Turkish Demands Turkey demands that the United States begin negotiations within 30 days on the status of American bases Read the story on Page 18 New 'Crisis' Malpractice insurance rates for lawyers are climbing and a top bar official says an increase in the number and size of suits against lawyers is on the verge of creating the same crisis now felt in medical practice Page 5 has the story Pa 1 1 cloudy tod ay through Thursday with a 20 per cent chance of rain today and this evening Ixiws tonight in the upper 60s Highs today and Thursday in the upper 80s high Tuesday 81 low 67 Sunset today 8:23 sunrise Thursday 5:05 am Where To Call Main office 643 5371 Newsroom 643 5372 Circulation 649 4218 ossified ads 649 5201 Runoff Nixed The Senate refuses to declare New disputed Senate seat vacant and thus trigger a special runoff election Turn to Page 10 for details This a great time of year to sell boats motors sports equipment campipg equipment ind a cash buyer with a quick action Classified Ad Call us at 619 5201 Monday thru ridav 8 to 5 9 Where To Look Obituaries Page 2 New Arrivals 3 Opinion 4 Accent on Living 6 7 Sports 8 9 unerals 10 Accent on Youth 11 Comics 12 13 Classified 14 I ft CLOUDY j'w rlf t' 1 vXJ I 3r ytji 1 Nh VB tki' "'Z 1 WvS I xXQaMMMBBM tiat" "1 i BHBBIBMBBBte' star vSB IBi fEHHBNRKwIBBafll i i SUMMER UN 1 You likely to see a couple of nine year olds rolling around down town Anderson this summer Eornle Hensley 1227 Meridian St and Daniel razier 1521 Brown St have found street skates do the trick for getting around the newly paved plaza and alleys Earnie above takes time to tighten up his skates after a spill He proudlylports torn knees in his jeans arid fbeless boots News Highlights: UAW Eyes Land Buy If its members approve the proposal UAW Local 662 will purchase 153 acres of land 30 miles north of Anderson for an education recreation center The property located just off I 69 is presently owned by Indiana Northern University which is moving its campus to Wayne According to 662 President Robert Kinerk about one third of the land is wooded one third is presently cultivated and the other third is occupied by a 10 acre lake a camping area and the campus Kinerk said long range plans for the property have not yet been made irst the membership must meet in special session Sunday to vote on whether to acquire the land The 662 budget and planning committees and executive board have voted unanimously to purchase the property Kinerk said The acreage could be purchased with cash from the union's savings according to Kinerk "We do feel it is a good investment" he said is an indication of our optimism about the future of the auto industry" Kinerk said the center would not be in competition with the GM ownedK i Hbuck Park Jhere wfiildnol fr instance be a golf course since Killbuck has one Kinerk would not divulge the cost the property Extension Approved The Indiana Stream Pollution Control Board Tuesday approved a request from the all Creek Regional Sewer District for a six month extension for submission of plans for facilities for the all Creek Regional Waste District Almost S13 million in construction grants for sewage treatment facilities were awarded to Indiana communities Holt chairman of the board said Tuesday "An additional $864 million grants was certified by the state and presently is awaiting approval by the US Environmental Protection Agency" he said at the monthly meeting Approval of the all Creek request was the only action taken affecting the Anderson area Tuesday Complaint iled A complaint for wrongful death damages was filed in Madison Circuit Court Tuesday in connection with the shooting death of Tamara Reason who was shot in the face about 1 am Christmas Day 1974 The complaint was filed by Tamara's mother Marabclle Reason against the estate of Morris Willard Estes Mrs Reason represented by attorney Richard Kreegar is asking for S25 000 in damages Estes the alleged murderer of the 16 year old Tamara was found dead in the hospital block of the Madison County Jail last Dee 28 Judy A Smith was appointed administratrix of the Estes estate Jan 3 Elected GOP Chairman Mack Mattingly the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Mattingly of 1216 Victory Court has been elected chairman of the Georgia Republican party A 1919 graduate of Anderson High School Mattingly served in the US Air orce Strategic Air Command and received his degree in marketing and economics from Indiana University Active in politics since 1964 he hasserved a EighthDistrict Goldwater "campaign chairman a member of the Glynn County executive committee for 11 years a delegate to the Republican National Convention and as Eighth District vice chairman He was the Eighth District Republican candidate for Congress in 1966 He is married to the former Carolyn Longcamp and has two daughters They reside in St Simons Island Ga Magruder Takes Job NEW YORK (AP) Jeb Stuart Magruder former White House aide who spent seven months in prison for his part in the Watergate cover up took a new job Tuesday in Christian youth work a mission I feel is' important" he said of his new position as a vice president of Young Life an organization that works among teen agers to instill commitment to Christianity "It does a tremendously effective job in helping young people finda life sty le as an alternative to the destructive patterns available today" he told a news conference Magruder 40 a United Presbyterian said he and his family have always been active in church but that as a result of Watergate "my commitment has changed over the last year it stronger" I.