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Description:	[July 1973 Vol II No 6 page 6]PAGE 6 THE HOOSIER NEWS JULY, 1973AUTO ELECTRICAL AND IGNITION SYSTEMS TRAINING CONDUCTED HERE BY INDIANA VOCATIONAL TECHINCAL COLLEGE[photograph]Instructor Harry Kendall of Indiana Vocational Technical College, shown at right above, taught the 16 hour course to nine of our Maintenance Mechanics (Auto).[photograph]Emphasis in the course was placed on utilization of testing equipment and troubleshooting automotive electrical charging systems.ELECTRICIAN FRED OWEN RETIRES AFTER 33 YEARS AT INDIANA[photograph]Mr. Fred Owen, electrician in the Maintenance Department, retired May 31, 1973 after having served 33 years of employment at Indiana Army Ammunition Plant.Fred came to the plant October 15, 1940 and worked on construction during the months the plant was being built. He was then employed as an electrician for DuPont during the World War n years. His work was mostly in Power House No. 1 areas.At the end of World War II, Mr. Owen transferred to civil service and retained employment on the plant in his capacity as an electrician. He was again employed by the operating contractor, DuPont, during the Korean conflict. He was employed for eight months by Goodyear Corporation during 1959 and remained as an employee of Liberty Powder (later changed to Olin Corporation) from November 1959 until May 1, 1972 when ICI America took over plant operations. Fred has remained in the craft for the past year and took his retirement effective May 31, 1973.Talking of his enjoyable years of working at this plant, he recalls the many life-time friends he has made here. Fred says, They were very good people to work with.Fred and his wife will stay busy at their home in Greenville, Indiana, where they enjoy gardening and entertaining their four grandchildren.Hoosier News wishes you many care-free years to enjoy your family and retirement, Fred[photograph]Carolyns BEATNews from: Bag Loading; Bag Manufacturing; and Finish PowderBy Carolyn RicheyThe following employees of the Production Division received 5-Year Certificates and Pins: P. B. ALEXANDER CC# 11795 E. H. PITMAN CC# 26381S. L. SMITH E118J. C. STULTZ E1193N. E. LUSE E1175The LAP Department welcomes Mrs. BARBARA MAHAN, Clerk Junior to our Clerical Staff. Her Job is S.O.P.s. Barbara works for Mr. R. J. Roseberry, Production Engineer, in the Main Change Building 2531. Glad to have you with us, Barb.Our condolences to Mrs. HELEN KALLENBACK on the recent death of her husband.Mr. and Mrs. BUD CHAMBERS took their grandchildren to Beach Bend Park over Memorial Day.T. THOMAS had a great time at Lake Jericho. Fished two days. He caught one three-inch croppie, his friend caught about a dozen bass and croppie. Tough luck, Thomas.Congratulations to Mrs. C. FRENCH, Load Line 4, who has a new grandson.A big handshake is well in order for all Igniter I and IV Second Shift personnel who were asked to work on Load Line 5A and 7A to help out on the monthly production schedule on the 155 White Bag and the 105MM M67. Thanks for your support.Mr. ROBERT BROWN, Product Supervisor, expreses his thanks to Igniter H, First Shift, on their fine effert on the 81MM M90A1 B Charge and also to Igniter I and IV, Second Shift, for a job well done in their help on LL5 and LL7.Miss Debra Catherine Conrad and Mr. Joseph Allen Bachman were married on Saturday, June 9, 1973 at 7:00 p.m. in the Georgetown Christian Church, Georgetown, Indiana. Debra is the daughter of Mrs. JEAN CONRAD, Igniter 4, First Shift, of New Salisbury, Indiana and Mr. Harold Conrad of Milltown, Indiana. Mr. Bachman is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Bachman of Corydon.Mr. ROBERT ROSS and Mr. LARRY WESLEY were both recently promoted. Mr. Ross was Supervisor on the Second Shift in the LAP Department; promoted to Product Supervisor over Load Lines 5 and 6. Mr. Wesley was Foreman; promoted to Supervisor on Second Shift replacing Mr. Ross.PAT ALEXANDER, Production Line Clerk on LL5 and LL6, has interesting news to share with you. Her brother Charles Smith has returned home on a two week leave from theCAROLYN, contd.Air Force. He is stationed in Florida. Pat recently attended the graduation of her brother and sister. Daryl Smith graduated from Shawnee High School and lisa Smith fom Male High School. Lisa plans to attend Kentucky State University this fall. Daryl hasnt decided on what school he will attend at the time of this writing.GENEVA NELSON, Production Line Clerk at Building 2533, attended the graduation of two of her nieces. Jan McNary and Audrey Rondo of Shawnee High School. They will both attend the University of Louisville this fall. Geneva also informed the paper that she plans to go to the Bahamas during the two week shutdown in July. You LUCKY GIRL.Load Line 4 welcomes B. BROOKS back to work after being on sick leave.Speedy recovery wishes to MARY JENKINS, Load Line 3, who is in Clark County Hospital.Get well wishes to J. SWARTZ who is in the hospital.Mr. H. FUQUA was in an accident over the Memorial Day holiday. All Load Line 4 wishes him a speedy recovery.All the LAP Department wishes a speedy recovery to VIRGIL JACKSON, Government Inspector, following his recent auto accident.Everyone in the Production Department sends their good wishes to Mrs. MARGARET NOWLING, Foreman on the Second Shift, who is having surgrey on her hip. Good luck and get well soon, Margaret.Get well and speedy recovery to Mr. E. M. SCHONARD, Foreman LAP Department, and to Mrs. PAT BAUERLA, Secretary Junior, LAP Department, who are off on sick leave.NICK LUSE, Foreman in the Superintendents Office, recently spent a weeks vacation, fishing in Michigan. The gals in the office sincerely believe all those fish tales, Nick. We just would like to know if you took your camera along for proof. Glad to have you back.Just a little safety tip before closing. This edition will be coming to you just before the 4th of July. Please think first on safety, however you plan to celebrate your holiday, whether it be picnicing, swimming, boating, golf, traveling, or just spending a restful day at home. See you next month.INTERNS INTRODUCED TO ICI AMERICA SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAM[photograph]Army Safety Manager Arthur Crook, right above, and several ICI America Safety Training Specialists recently addressed FSA Interns (see story. Page 3, this edition) concerning existing Safety Training Programs at IndAAP.[photograph]Later, ICI Training Specialist Lomer Johnson, FSA Safety Specialist Gale Boyer, ICI Training Specialist Herb Sherman, Army Safety Manager Arthur Crook, and ICI Training Manager Joe Razzano got together to discuss the days activities.
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Collection:	Clark County Collections

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