Surgery debate over carotid blockage and virginity questions
A reader asks if Mevacor can help a 70 percent right carotid blockage and if surgery is justified given Medicare. Dr. Lamb reviews guidelines, notes risks, and suggests specialist evaluation. includes offer of Special Report 202. Another reader asks if lack of hymenal bleeding means virginity, with Dr. Lamb explaining hymen facts and that she is still a virgin. invites letters for future columns.
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DR. Lamb
Medicare
Riverton
N.J
Kat
Social Security changes for those born in 1938 and later
A weekly senior column explains how full retirement age rises gradually from 65 for those born in 1938 to 67 for those born in 1960 or later. It notes early retirement at 62 reduces monthly benefits and provides guidance to check earnings and benefit estimates via a toll free line.
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Social Security Administration
Bible conference continues in Portersville and Harlansburg
The Western Pennsylvania Bible Conference runs through Sunday at Portersville Presbyterian Church with Dr. Lehman Strauss and Dr. Bruce Dunn speaking at 7 30 p m. nightly. Gideons speak at the 11 a m service Sunday at Harlansburg Presbyterian. Vacation Bible school July 13 17 at Harlansburg for three to six graders. Joy Missionary Society meets Thursday at Unity Baptist. Pine Grove Rovers Trailer Club met at Camp Kalumet in Cooks Forest with 15 units. homemade ice cream Saturday afternoon. Rev Philip Haag led Sunday services. Next campout at Camp 19 80 in Mercer hosted by Bill and Marlene Noblespeace.
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Western Pennsylvania Bible Conference
Portersville Presbyterian Church
Lehman Strauss
Bruce Dunn
Gideons
Harlansburg Presbyterian Church
Joy Missionary Society of Unity Baptist Church
Pine Grove Rovers Trailer Club
Camp Kalumet
Cooks Forest
Philip Haag
Mercer
Bill
Marlene Noblespeace
Women bishops and faith in the church dawns in Washington
Jane Dixon, elected suffragan bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, frames the milestone as more than her achievement. She notes empowerment of both men and women as a basic Christian principle. Larson recalls 1989 when women faced hiring risks in Minnesota. She highlights barriers breaking down as congregations embraced her ministry as bishop’s assistant.
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Larson
Southeastern Minnesota Synod
Church
Episcopal Diocese of
Washington
Dixon
Jane Dixon
Episcopal News Service
Mission From Page 9: Pregnancy Center and Helping Hands
McClymonds leads Mission From Page 9 noting growth yet steadfast in purpose. The motto The last, the least and the last guides outreach as workers aim to reach souls with Gospel truth. Her departure shifts duties to other secretaries with Pat Sheaf becoming Marshall's secretary and development director.
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McClymonds
Christ
Pat Sheaf
Marshall
Ab Option: Abusive limerick sparks reader backlash and advice
Dear Abby columns include a reader offended by a limerick about an old maid from Duluth. The letter questions taste, prompting Abby to defend the playful verse. A second note from Philadelphia women asks for tactful ways to exclude a husband from girls night out. Abby responds with candor. Also a Florida reader offers a forgiving verse.
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Abby
Westport
Duluth
Lincoln Star
Lincoln
Neb
Florida
L Deas Syndir
Parental wisdom ages oddly in adult memories
A family recalls childhood warnings and tall tales told by a parent. The adults recount mismatches between rules and reality, noting how some myths linger while others proved harmless. Humor and nostalgia mingle as memories of strictness blur with affection. Universal Press Syndicate
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Universal Press Syndicate
4-H groups hold demos and meetups across clubs
4 H P and W Sewers conducted a show and tell with Lisa Telesz Pam Kretzer and Catherine Books demonstrating posture fabric choice and shirt buying Jay McConnell Abby Peffer and Tanya Bintrim presented food related show and tell Bonnie Waters aided preparing desserts while officers were elected for the Cookies Home Economics Club David Wojciechowski as president Jami Mimmo vice president Genifer Mellett secretary treasurer and Maria Gentile reporter Coffee bars were created Pine Valley Bible Conference Youth Camp Pioneers will meet next Sept 18 at Rev Floyd Hazen home Call Mary Schuler at 658 0115 Oakwood Garden Club discussed recycling with Carolyn Mears and toured her garden Eva Funk won Yard of the Month for June Nominating calls for Union Township yards are urged Scotland Meadows Memorial received a donation and the annual Scotland Meadows Park picnic is set for 5 30 p m July 8
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4-H
Lisa Telesz
Pam Kretzer
Catherine Books
Jay McConnell
Abby Peffer
Tanya Bintrim
Bonnie Waters
Home Economics Club
Ficers
David Wojciechowski
Jami Mimmo
Genifer Mellett
Maria Gentile
Pine Valley Bible Conference
Floyd Hazen
Mary Schuler
Mears
Eva Funk
Union Township
Scotland Meadows Memorial
Scotland Meadows Park
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Babe Ruth
John P. Hughes
St. Francis Hospital
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New Castle
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Erma Bombeck
Wit’s End
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Park & Highland
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