Partial Mechanical Heart Nears Reality in Aids for Failing Hearts
A 100 million dollar program aims to produce a mechanical device to replace failing hearts. Calves in research facilities showcase early artificial heart function, with hopes for human application advancing though still distant. Researchers at Boston Children's Hospital Center and others push toward a viable calf to human transition.
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Washington
Boston Children's Hospital Center
C. Grant LaFarge
Children's Hospital Medical Center
Boston
Thermo Electron Corp
Waltham, Mass
Artificial heart research advances LVAD aim and trials
The Artificial Heart Program seeks a left ventricular assist device to support failing hearts while progress on full artificial hearts continues. LVADs, built in labs and tested in calves, show promise though early human trials caused deaths. Researchers foresee devices lasting weeks to years and evolving toward broader use and eventual full artificial hearts.
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Ity
National Heart and Lung Institute
Peter L. Frommer
Institute
Frommer
Wigan
LaFarge
William F. Bernhard
Burgess Bolles Exchange Nuptials in Athens
Laura Burgess married Frederick E. Bolles III at The First Assembly of God Church in Athens in a 2:30 p.m. ceremony. The couple resides on Stewart Route 1, with Rev. James Butcher officiating. Attendants included sister Peggy Bolles and Christi Wolford, and the Rockets band performed at the Elks Lodge reception.
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Clarine Burgess
Haydenville
Frederick E. Bolles
Stewart Route 1
Keith Burgess
Fredalene Bolles
Peggy Bolles
Christi Wolford
David Bolles
David Lonas
Ed Scott
the Rockets
the Elks Lodge
Patty Wolford
Mary Lou Scott
Athens Area Club News Recaps March Meetings and Elections
Athens area clubs report a March program by Don Stout on trails and wild Arbutus, with slides of early spring flora and fauna. The Athens County Retired Teachers Association met at the American Legion Hall for a St Patrick theme brunch with 71 attendees. Seven new members joined the Athens Business and Professional Women's Club. Debbie Westfall Oughton was named Young Career Woman of District 17.
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Athens
Arbutus
Don Stout
Ohio University
Stout
Cathy Madden
Charlene Sarff
Judy Moffitt
Liz Linscott
Pauletta Thomas
Natsy Taylor
Judy Laughlin
Marilyn Brown
Mary Jane Sander
Barbara Goeglein
Robin Marshall
Mary Jane Black
Helen Thompson
Judy Billups
Athens County Retired Teachers Association
American Legion Hall
Pts
Rodney Dotson
Athens Business and Professional Womans Club
Martha Montovani
Connie Stevens
Sally Davis
Virginia Kosma
Sandy Saylor
Donna Venema
Thelma Conrath
Olive Rose
Gladys van Dyke
Debbie Westfall Oughton
Cleveland
Ohio
Couple To Mark Anniversary At Local Bank Reception
Mr and Mrs Paul Bankes of Malta Route 3 celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with an open reception hosted by nieces Dorothy Mae Ross and Betty Ann Hague from 2 to 5 p.m. at the First National Bank social room in McConnelsville. The couple married March 19 1927. Bankes taught in Morgan County Schools for 41 years, last at Homer-Union. Gifts omitted.
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Glouster
Paul Bankes
Malta
Dorothy Mae Ross
Betty Ann Hague
First National Bank
McConnelsville
Bankes
Gladys Taverner
Charley Morin
Morgan County
Homer-Union
Engagement corrections for two weddings announced
The notice corrects two engagement announcements. Miss Mary A. Midkiff and Miss Jennifer Lynn Wilson are the brides to be, with weddings set at Hemlock Grove Christian Church August 20 at 6 30 p.m. and Church of the Nazarene at 7 30 p.m. officiated by Rev Ed True.
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Mary A. Midkiff
Jennifer Lynn Wilson
Miss Midkiff
Ronald B. Smith
Hemlock Grove Christian Church
James Jeffrey Hall
Church of the Nazarene
Ed True
Plastic sc arf damages wood furniture finishes
A consumer information specialist warns that plastic table covers doilies and placemats can harm wood finishes. Apply paste wax with fine steel wool rub with the grain, wipe excess, and buff while moist. Work in small sections about one square foot at a time for large areas.
Sympathy Not Tea for Fat Pastor
A pastor's wife writes of parishioners overfeeding her overweight husband who is trying to diet. She asks Abby to publish the plea without naming her or their town, hoping guests ask before serving to ease his burden.
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Abby
Provo
Betsy
Sarah
Sun City
Barstow
Awareness Workshop Planned at Parkersburg PCC
An all day workshop titled Women Our Great Untapped Resource will be held Wednesday at Parkersburg Community College from 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m in rooms 130 131. Gary Norum and Mrs Priscilla Leavitt will lead focusing on self awareness communication and assertiveness with a $30 fee including lunch. Registration inquiries to PCC Continuing Education Community Services Division 424 8275.
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Parkersburg Community College
Gary Norum
Priscilla Leavitt
PCC Continuing Education Community _ Services Division
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