From the March 22, 1973 edition of The Wayne Herald
The biggest ever
The Wayne State Foundation received a $40 thousand check Monday from the Ardafth Conn Estate.
According to Dr. Freeman Decker, executive secretary of the Foundation, the check was deposited in a bank and the interest will be used for scholarships for two vocal music majors. Dr. Decker pointed out that this is the largest amount the Foundation has received. Ms. Conn, daughter of former Wayne State President U.S Conn, stipulated in her will that the money be invested and the interest used for scholarships. The scholarships, Dr. Decker said, probably will be available this fall.
Receiving the check is President Lyle Seymour. The total the Foundation has received so far this year is little over $50 thousand. Earlier, it was awarded a $10 thousand gift from Mary Lou Gleason, a former Wayne graduate.
