Daily Press file photo Will Carne, left, congratulates Gil Truax for his part as vice chairman of the United Way fo Delta County. Carne was chairman of the United Way drive when this photo was published on Oct. 25, 1978. The drive was midway through its first week and early returns from the two-week drive were being tabulated by volunteers. The local goal of the 1978 United Way drive was $114,500, which supported 14 Delta County agencies and helped 23 health and community services in the state, such as leader dogs, arthritis, leukemia, hemophilia and kidney foundations that benefited local people with those health problems. Vince Lawrence, president of the board of directors of United Way of Delta County, said the prior year’s goal was surpassed and he expected 1978 to again top the mark.

Daily Press file photo

Will Carne, left, congratulates Gil Truax for his part as vice chairman of the United Way fo Delta County. Carne was chairman of the United Way drive when this photo was published on Oct. 25, 1978. The drive was midway through its first week and early returns from the two-week drive were being tabulated by volunteers. The local goal of the 1978 United Way drive was $114,500, which supported 14 Delta County agencies and helped 23 health and community services in the state, such as leader dogs, arthritis, leukemia, hemophilia and kidney foundations that benefited local people with those health problems. Vince Lawrence, president of the board of directors of United Way of Delta County, said the prior year’s goal was surpassed and he expected 1978 to again top the mark.