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10/23/1967 pg. 13. JOHN G. BEST HALL OF SCIENCE -- The new brick and stone John G. Best Hall of Science at Tri-State College, Angola, was dedicated in ceremonies at the campus Sunday. The $2.5 million structure will provide expanded facilities for instruction in chemistry, physics and biology for Tri-State's 1,800 students.
10/23/1967 pg. 13. STRESSES INDUSTRY'S ROLE -- Dr. John G. Best of 2401 Greenleaf, chairman of the CTS Corporation, stresses industry's role in financing higher education Sunday in dedication ceremonies for the John G. Best Hall of Science at Tri-State College, Angola. Dr. and Mrs. Best were major contributors toward the building.
Elkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Best, John G.
Picture Caption
John G. and wife, Barbara (Moore) Best. 11/16/1966. John G. Best is holding a picture of the John G. Best Science Building at Tri-State College by Strauss Associates, Architects - Engineers, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Photo Credit: News Service, Tri-State College, Angola, Indiana.
History #
epl_truth_photograph_1280
Date
Nov 16, 1966
ID
26178
Title of Article
Dille given degree at Tri-State College
Source
Elkhart Truth
Location
Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption
photos of John F. Dille, Elliot L.Lundvigson, Dr. Richard Bateman, & Dr. L.A. Willig
10/23/1967 SEABORG AND BESTS AT DEDICATION -- Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg (center), chairman of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, chatted with Dr. and Mrs. John G. Best, of 2401 Greenleaf before dedication ceremonies Sunday of the John G. Best Hall of Science at Tri-State College, Angola. Seaborg spoke of science education at the dedication program. Best, chairman of the board of the CTS Corp., holds an honorary doctorate from Tri-State.
