Bio: Anderson, Dr. Richard K. – New Abby Optometrist (Sep 1970)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Anderson

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 27 Aug 1970

Dr. Richard K. Anderson, optometrist, will begin practice at Abbotsford (Clark Co., Wis.) starting September 1, 1970.

His office will be located in the Abbotsford Clinic building, located on South Fifth Street. The phone number there is 223-4003.

Dr. Anderson received his OD degree this past spring from the Los Angeles School of Optometry at Los Angeles, California. He graduated with honors, receiving a certificate in visual training and a citation for work in contact lenses.

He is a native of Wisconsin. He was born at Superior, and also lived at Wauwatosa and Eau Claire, where he was raised. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Wisconsin State University at Eau Claire, and a Master of Arts degree from the University of Kansas, before entering school in Los Angeles.

Dr. and Mrs. Anderson have purchased a home on Cedar Street, constructed this summer by Abbotsford Homes, and are living there now. They have a son, Kenneth, who will be entering kindergarten this year.