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Show 21 TV 1 F at I rteTHfcw Vv-c- Visdav, h IK 171 Ground was broken for tha new building m 1970 and less-thtwo years later the cen ter, erected on what had beui a parking lot, was. completed. While it is a memorial to a great woman, it is also a lasting tribute to todays oldsters. And a challenge to the aged of tomorrow. V A Time to Live: Center Stands for Hope, Morior By Bob Walton While the present generation of retired Ameneans has the late Ethel Percy Andrus to thank for A many making of v f l 1 Mr. Halton todays of problems easier aging those still active will reap tne greatest benefits when they reach 65 and know through Standard a liaison office with ny of Indiana credit. for the benefit AARP-NRT- of the membership. Bernard E. Nash, executive exdirector of AARP-NRTpressed the hope of the societies in the current issue The handsome three-storedifice is another triumph for famed Edward architect Durell Stone, who has such building as the John F. Kennedy Center and the National Geographic building in Washington, New Yorks Museum of Modern Art and Chicagos y of Modern Maturity he wrote and women may someday achieve their full potential as older citizens and may share the sense of purpose, dignity and independence for which Dr. Andrus men research on the many phases of the aging process, 2. To develop, to integrate into the university, and to evaluate curricula for the education and training of scientif- fought." ic and professional personnel. Three Goals 3. The University, in one of its brochures, hst three goals: develop community of continuing professional education in the various aspects of aging and social programs. To initiate, design, execute and publish results of 1. XQf u H n Cstv Li Most women and men. would have been satisloo fied to let that record stand as an achievement and take life easy But not Dr. Andrus When she retired m 1944 she had other goals in mind. To start with she became volunteer Director of Welfare for the California Retired Teachers Association and learned at firsthand the needs of one segment of the older CilfO generation. Organizes Group AARP-NRT- have something of which to be Tm 1 SaN A.V.W2tsrfettress115 itself to the Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center The first center was in an aged frame building now used by campus security. Pnncipal beneficiaries will todays active persons still on their way to retirement. Neverless the aged of today be NrcHM SfWiX committed A 1 Size Twin UlOTE 1 WATESECS 1053 East 21st South background she saw the need for and organized the National Retired Teachers Association three years later. It was an instant success and members became the envy of those not qualified to join. Dr. Andrus recognized the need for a companion organization and in 1958 founded tne American Association of Retired Persons and became You got Ihs bargains... es we know you must be, so we've put new spring arrivals on our floors, and specially flp sale priced themwinter, so that you can bring Spring into this home, a little Wf r f.ire - your South East Is open for your shopping convenience both Monday and Friday nights 'til 9 P.M. Other weekdays 1 0 A.M. to 6 P.M. Plenty of storeside parking, . easy access from It's on Sale! 9 i Snanijiferij KWl l!sen,v;fve 1 that lr Sf 1 year. V -4 ;! A The new Crinkled Leather Look in Naugahyde really new look that you'll love In the "carefree" CftSA fabric that has fnon ......... leather-lik- e proven Its durability for many years. It looks almost likeallgator hide. It's soft IfiVfCFAT and subtle to the touch. And it comes in a rich, warm, ruddy brown color. The furniture is quality crafted by Both Kroehler. You'll love its casual look, and its deep t ? , down comfort. . lOF . , , , and while they appear to operate as one, each has its own identity, $118 40 ry ft g v-- v- - goals and officers The combined membership recently reached five million and the end is not in sight Before her death in 1967, Dr Andrus had many other firsts, too numerous to list, to her credit. She founded and became editor of two magan-inethe NRTA Journal and AARPs Modern Maturity She also founded the Institute of Lifetime Learning which is the name exactly what implies. Above all Dr. Andrus believed in the things the older and does -ageneration can ccomplish. She wanted more than anything to tell America about them and planned and produced the Dynamic Maturity Pavilion at New York's World Fair of 1964-6It was the first such tribute ever presented at any worlds fair. AH 6 4 4-- ; N U g,.' I 'iiifcy ill! vraswSheiktf. T&dObae aw introducing ths r.sw Many Degrees Today, for future generations, her name is emblazoned on the new Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center on DESK & CHAIR 26" x 48" desk with well for hooks and matching chair. Molded almost indestructible plastic in bright fashion colors. the campus of her alma of mater, the University Southern California at Los which early i its first president. Today the two are known as from It was in 1968, the year after Dr. Percy's death that Ll U Li Wo'ra having an Early Bird Angeles, First Center rr years in the field 28 of those years as principal of a Los Angeles high school 83 AARP-NRT- and matched, if posproud sible, by future generations. While the center will not occupy itself so much with the ailments of the older person, it will be vitally interested m finding ways to remove one of the pnncipal complaints of old loneliness. age dont of teaching, With To projects reflecting a program what to If youve never heard of Dr. Andrus let it be said she spent her all when It is our hope that through the work of the Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center, selves 41 of Oil CompaTower to his of U.S. Senior Citizens an f5 loveXounqer by Barcalcunger introductory price Everything but ordinary. Closed, it's a stunning Love Seat. Open, a dramatic double Recti ner. To double your ottomans. relaxing pleasures. Pop-u- p headrest, slide-ou- t Beautiful striped velvet covers. our reg. price . . . $399 Both Pieces. she and recieved her master's doctorate degree In the early days of the century she recieved a bachelors degree in philosophy from the University of Chicago and later a B S. from Lewis Institute in Chicago. The handsome center cost $3 5 million and has 88,000 square feet of space. More important, however, is that as a inenonal the entire cost was underwritten by private donations. Of the more than 400,000 of contributors, thousands AARP NRTA members are on the list and pledge in excess of $2 million. 4 .u set' Big Oval Table that opens to 6 ft. with 2 extra leaves. Top mairesistant oak woodgrain plastic. The chairs have accents of wrought iron and are covered in a rich vinyl fabric that locks like III i is expensive tapestry. Hf? All 7 pieces r f X i 1 v ppl A' , '--f- - 4 t - if j LS.' Mediterranean Style Bunkbed Mb, xZor ml comtnicHm wilt, . the popular wrought Iran took. SI r iNlw i - '3w The center was dedicated a few weeks ago m cermomes "DAY extending over five days and attracting leaders from many walks of life. One Rep. John Brademas, By ROYAL VEVE re- ceived the centers first annual award for contributions to public service and aging Gerontology, according to is the scientific Webster, study of the process of aging and the problems of aged people There are 16 such centeis m the nation, the Andrus center being the only one west of bt Louis Every Facet The faculty, headed by Dr. James Birren, will go into every1 facet of aging and will report its research findings -- R Over Heavy Reeass X Yawner wl Deluxe set: A big Octagon Table with 2 wide extension leaves. Its oak woodgrain plastic top is The handsome chairs have wrought iron trim. Comes in a rich vinyl fabric that is copied from Spanish tapestries. Ail 7 pieces for only..... mar-resistan- Revolutionary Now . . . REVOLVE-O-CHARG- PLAN E PLUMBING Fixtures, fitting!, Accessories, Pipe, Valves, Repair Parts -Near AH Kinds CALI ON US XPIRT AMICI - W.WttWTQ u ,im PJumbirg Sales Dept. 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