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PAGE TV0 ALEXANDRIA TIMES-TRIBUNE WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 11, 1973 Obituaries i i I' I'- I i 1 1 if I ELIJAH DAVIS Funeral services were held Friday for Eora Elijah Davis, 66, 301 Moutton who died Feb. 3 at Community Hospital. The Naff ze Funeral Home was In charge of arrangements. Mr, Davis i had been iU since his retirement from National Gypsum Co. six years ago.

He was born Oct. 1903, in Roseberg, the son of William and Nancy Davis. His wife, Mary, to whom he was married in 1922; died in' 1955. Survivors include four sons, Marvin and Victor of this city, Dick of Columbus and Roger of Anderson; four daughters, James (Litha Jane) Odom, Mrs Herschel (Betty Jean) Musick, DaleviUe, Robert (Angeline) CornweU, Alexandria, and Mrs. Phyllis jane Adorn, Logansport; one sister, Mrs.

Dolly Julius of Jones-boro; a brother, V. Bot" Davis, Anderson; 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The Rev. Gary Colby of the Orestes Baptist Church officiated' at the funeral service, and burial was in Park View Cemetery. ORVILLE HILLIGOSS Orville L.

68, of JR. 1, Markleville, died Monday at Ball Memorial Hospital, cle. He had been ill He had been employed' 30 years at Delco-Remy, Dept. 1074, when he retired In 1963. He was a ham radio operator W9ARO, and was affiliated with the Fellowship Lodge No.

631 of Anderson and Scottish Rite, Valley of Indianapolis. A native and lifelong resident of the An-Person area, he was born Oct. 24, 1901, to Robert and Leora Harless Hilligoss. Surviving are his widow, Mary Hudson Hilligoss; three sons, Orville Jr. of Alexandria, Bob of Markleville, and James of Middletown; two brothers, Arthur (Whitey) Hilligoss of Markleville, and Everett Hilligoss of Middletown; four sisters Mrs.

Boyd (Helen) Clark of Anderson, Mrs. William (Ruth) Painter of Middletown, Mrs. Charles (Dorothy) Thompson of Ingalls, and Mrs. Clara Freeman of Wihom, nine grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Masonic rites were conducted Tuesday.

Last rites were held today in Pendleton at the Bright Mortuary and Serial followed in the 1 LA-r riJlsLtUL 4 E3 are John Noffze, seated, chamber president, and standing from left, O. L. proclama- Binder, chamber manager, and Pat Wolf, Feb. 15-21 chairman of the upcoming membership Observing drive. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce is the only non-political, non-sectarian clearing house in our city, and WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce is an organization of the forward-looking citizens of our community, created for the purpose promoting the commercial, agricultural and industrial progress of the community, and WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce is working toward better ing the living conditions and welfare of all paopls alike, end WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce of any glvgn.

area is an organization through which worthwhile projects are begun for the benefit of our community and acts as a safeguard for our free enterprise system, I hereby proclaim the week of Feb. 16 as Chamber of Com.nerce week for the City of Alexandria, Indiana. R. MAX BRANCH, MAYOR City of Alexandria can party image.1 In addition to. the plaque shown, a bust of Abraham Lincoln will be -given the winner.

William D. -Ruckelshaus, Assistant U. S. Attorney, will be the featured speaker for the dinner, to be held Feb. 12, at 6:30 pjn.

Tickets for the dinner are $4 each and can be obtained from members of the Lincoln Club. (center) president of the Madison Lincoln Club, explains the selection of tne "Abe Lincoln? Award to Mrs. Peggy Hineman and Charles Gaus, who will serve as master of ceremonies at the annual Lincoln Day Dinner. The "Abe Lincoln" award is given each year by the Lincoln Club to an outstanding Republican in recognition of public and party service and improvement of the Republi Youth Center Plans Advanced A live-happily-ever-after choice of Sweetheart Chests and Record Cabinets Made with LANE Care! ionce a year sensational savings on extra large Sweetheart Vhests, cedar lined, storage -rich interior and Record Cabinets too! Exclusive COTTERMAN'S. building is out of reach financially.

This Is a studyvof the Mesalem building on w. Washington which could possibly be remodeled to suit the needs for a youth center. Program planning sessions to generate ideas are currently in progress. Through this media the board hopes to establish a well-rounded and diversified program for youth when the new youth center is completed. A report on the Jan.

30 high school dance following a basketball game revealed that 140 students attended. Another dance is set for 21. The Youth Advisory Board was asked to outline student activities for the balance of this school year by Feb. 28 and also to submit the 1970-71 activities by March 20. It was noted that by mid-March the board will have compiled a complete list of all equipment owned by the former Kid Kanteen.

In addition estimates will be obtained from three different suppliers on new items that will be needed. At a meeting of the Youth Center Board Monday evening, financial report revealed that there was a total of cash in hand, with another $2,862 in pledges, making a grand total of $29,735. In view of the $37,000 goal, another fund drive will be executed, target completion date set for March 15. It is hoped that the additional $7,265 needed will be raised at this time. With these facts in mind, the board established two routes Monday night, based on faith that the additional funds will be raised in the near future.

First, feasible floor plan for the new youth center was developed and wilL. be submitted to profes-sionaJsvin order that correct specifications can be drawn up-following which contractors will allowed to bid for the contract. Another plan was discussed a back-up in case the new Use Quality Color Processing by Kodak at BROBST Camera Shop linamDer JJIUSIC Mayor R. Max Branch signs a tion declaring the week of Chamber of Commerce Week. of Week Proclaimed With the signing of a pro-clamaton declaring the week of Feb.

16, 1970 as "Chamber of Commerce Mayor Max Branch has set in motion the drive for eld and new members to join the Chamber of Commerce again this year. The membership drive is under the direction of Pat Wolf.1 A one day drive is being planned for Monday, Feb. 16. Mem. bers of the Chamber will be call ing fon prospective new mem-, bers.

Membership dues are $60 a year per membership and $15 for a civic membership. Civic memberships are available for interested citizens who sympathize with the object of the Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of the Chamber is the advancement of the commercial, industrial, civic, and general interests of the City of Alexandria and its trade area. If you are interested in being jon the inside. Alexandria grow.

are not contacted, please call the Chamber office. The Chamber of Commerce is constantly working to develop a stable business climate and to promote new and expanded job opportunities. Your membership support is needed. A- general membership dinner will be held early in April. Men's and Boys' Black and Tan Saddle Oxfords AT MAHONY'S Milk of a a be as Valentine SELECT FROM GLENN E.

Gleim ZDOC Zlnk, 69, died MonSay in a at 2 a.m. he had been a patient for two weeks. HeA was i the father, of Darrell L. Zink, Times-Tribune publisher. i A native of Salem, Mr.

Zlnk had lived in Shelbyville, for the past 30 years, where he and operated an automobile parts distributorship until his retirement two years ago. He was a member of the Christian Church of Shelbyville. He was born in Salem Dec. 22, 1900, the son of Albert and Iola Zink. His first wife, Nellie, died in 1939.

Surviving are the widow, Bertha, of Shelbyville; a daughter, Mrs. O. L. May of two other sons, Victor and Jack L. Zink of New Albany; a sister, Mrs.

L. W. Trueblood of Salem; and 15 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Shannon Mortuary, Shelbyville, Ky.

Fire Department Gets False Alarm I Fire calls during the past few days were limited to one false alarm and a report that a fallen tree limb was causing sparks on utility lines on E. Van Buren Indiana and ichigan Electric Co. workers were called to rectify the situation. First aid was administered on Feb. 5 to Teresa Marie Atkins, 9, daughter of Mrs.

Margaret Wogerman, 111 E. Monroe after she complained of pain in her side. She was later taken to the hospital for treatment. -v i Senior Parents Hear Plans For "All Night" The Senior Parents Organization met Thursday night at the Alexandria Monroe High School. During -the business meeting conducted by the president, Mrs.

Duane Knotts, check for $49 was presented by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Frazier as a gift from the class of '69. Reports were 'given by the various committee chairman, on plans for the Senior All Night. The next meeting will be announced at a later date.

FOLLOW THE CROWDS TO r.lAHONY'S DIG LIFE STRIDE SALE We i a. etery. Division Winners In Music Contest Listed By Rossow Division winners In the instrumental division of the Indiana School Music Association's contest at Ball State University were listed this week by Everett Rossow, director. Eligible to compete in the state contest this Saturday are Class A winners Mike Sweeney, Susan Kirkpatrlck, Douglas Thompson, Kim Sayre, Jack Mc-Clish and Tom Champion. Only Class A winners advance to state competition, but taking firsts in Class were Connie Kendal, Debbie Lusher, Nancy Kirkpatrick, Karen Lusher and Donna Eden.

The first two girls play oboes, while the latter three are clarinetists. Taking a second in Class was a clarinet trio comprised of Nancy Kirkpatrick, Karen Lusher and Donna Eden. Placing first in Class were Brenda Buzan, alto saxophone; Connie Shaw, flute; Terry Kantner, flute; and Steve Sweeney, cornet. Second-place ratings went to Nicci Martin, Melinda Bates and Shirley Campbell, flutes; and a flute trio comprised of Connie Reismiller and Shirley Winners of "superior" ratings in the Class A Division of the Indiana School Music Associations' Solo and Ensemble Contest held at Ball State University on Saturday will participate in the association's state contest at Butler University on Saturday, February 21. More than 1,900 junior and senior high school pupils from 67 Indiana schools participated in Saturday's Central-Southern Division contest at Ball State.

'The contestants came from a 12-county area. Participants competed in 32 different events for voice, piano, and strings, according to Dr. Robert Hargreaves, head of the division of music at Ball State. Those from Alexandria Monroe High School who are eligible to compete in the state contest include Vicki Miller, girls' high voice solo; Marsha Johnson, girls' low voice solo; a- girls' large vocal ensemble and a swing choir Ernest Hostetler is director. NOTICE All city offices will closed Thursday, Feb.

Lincoln's Birthday. be 12, have I 52" Sweetheart Cedar Chest in three Styles For Cupid's Girl, on invitation lo happinass beautifully xprctMd in Spanish, Contemporary or Early American, your choice, specialty priced I Day is February 14th HER VALENTINE HEART OUR BEAUTIFUL, DISPLAY HUG TITE Pumps and Straps $7.90 pair AT HAHOJIY'S to $13.50 Pangburn9s 99.95 Styles 79.95 and Honey Chocolates 42" Sweetheart Cedar Chest ia Three Say to your Sweetheart 'I love you. with a beau tiful Valentine Heart packed with her favorite Pangburn's Chocolates the luxury chocolates made with Milk and Honey 3. .1 iL. Reserve your Heart NOW $2.50 ALSO VALENTINE CARDS for Home Improvement Building A Home Buying An Existing Home Alexandria Office Elvcod Federal Building Loan Association QXIDWI1QBI)0, REG02D PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY L7iuapj n.TriuniE cap.

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