25 years ago
Jan. 4, 1978
The first baby of the new year arrived at Salem Hospital Jan. 4. Brenda Lynette is the daughter of Richard and Dollena Wiebe of Durham.
A son, Nicholas Martin, was born to Mr. and Mrs. David M. Weibert of Durham on Dec. 22. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Dave Weibert of Tampa; maternal grandparents are Robert Schneider of Moore, Okla., and Mrs. Harold Kasper of Hillsboro.
Despite the fact that his Trojans came away with a surprising 62-56 victory over Peabody, Hillsboro coach Jerry Jones was an unhappy man at the conclusion of the game. It was a ragged contest that saw Hillsboro take charge in the third quarter, outscoring the visitors 19-14. "There must be something about the Hillsboro water that impairs hearing," said Jerry Jones. "I told our kids time and time again that when we go into the delay game, we are not to foul. What did we do but foul. Maybe that's a reflection on my coaching, but it sounds like a hearing problem."
Approximately 300 farmers attended a rally at the fairgrounds in Hillsboro Dec. 30. Before the rally, farmers paraded in downtown Hillsboro with approximately 38 tractors and several other pieces of farm equipment. At the rally farmers heard supportive talk for the American Agriculture Movement strike which began Dec. 14.
Dr. Larry Feil, academic dean at Tabor College, has announced the appointment of Margaret Wiebe to the interim position of associate librarian for a second semester contract effective Jan. 3. Miss Wiebe is a 1972 graduate of Tabor. She completed her masters of library science degree at Emporia State University.
