Bio: Anderson, Mrs. Richard - Elected to state Optometric Auxiliary (1983)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Anderson, Arndt, Foster

---Source: Marshfield News-Herald (19 January 1963)

Anderson, Mrs. Richard K. Anderson of Abbotsford has been elected president of the Auxiliary to the Wisconsin Optometric Association Inc. The state unit is affiliated with the Auxiliary to the American Optometric Association, an active participant with other national organization in the promotion of preventive health care, highway safety, career guidance and additional public service endeavors.

Mrs. Anderson has been active in many public information projects in more than 25 area schools for several years, has worked with the Outreach to Older Americans program and is a consultant for the 4-H eye care education program.

On the auxiliary board with Mrs. Anderson from this area are Mrs. P.A. Arndt, Medford, safety trustee, and Mrs. G.A. Neillsville, Save You Vision Week chairwoman.