Ruth Walker to retire from Purdue radio after 21 years
Ruth Walker, longtime Purdue radio host and foreign student liaison at WBAA, prepares to retire on May 30 after 21 years. She built a unique bridge between international students and the campus, hosting programs like Journey Eastward and Finished Lights Pathway for Many Lands, fostering cross cultural understanding.
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Mrs Walker at Lafayette an Angel Unaware in World Service
Long tribute to Ruth Miller Walker of Lafayette praised for decades of post office and Purdue alumnae work. Letters from around the world arrived weekly, she hosted Voices of Many Lands since 1950 and mentored students, engineers, and professors, earning admiration as an “angel unaware” for guiding generations, while balancing church and civic roles.
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Priest Translates Bible into Tagalog in Manila
In Manila AP reported Msgr Jose E Abriol rector of Manila Cathedral completed an eight year effort translating the Holy Bible into Tagalog the national language of about 38 million. He studied Hebrew and Greek consulted biblical experts and visited places in the scriptures. Women ahead in schooling averages 85 years vs men 83. St Marys School luncheon held with sixth grade girls program led by Catherine Manghelli. gifts to chairs Mrs Laughlin and Mrs Wehrley. secretary staff announced for next year. door prize awarded to Mrs Roche. Gemini forecast notes potential upset in emotional matters and possible domestic tension for married couples with renewal of confidence expected around June 16.
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