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Newton Kansan

Location

Newton, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1977

Page

5

Shopping bag ladies honored at luncheon in Philadelphia

Nine women known as shopping bag ladies were honored at a luncheon in the Crystal Tea Room atop John Wanamaker's store. Philadelphia store officials funded the event after a letter from Sylvia Jacobsen sparked the idea. They enjoyed a formal meal, gifts, and an organ recital, with Mercy Hospice staff assisting.

Philadelphia Crystal John Wanamaker Rat City Reeves Wetherill Mercy Hospice Jacobsen Marie Louise Zsa Zsa Gabor Bob Hope Wetherill

House probes unregulated care risks in adult homes

A House aging committee hears from health officials about unregulated adult care facilities. About a half million adults, mainly elderly, live in these homes that shelter those who cannot live alone but do not require institutional care. Rep Claude Pepper calls for legislation to curb fraud and abuse without creating more problems.

Washington House Claude Pepper D-Fla Select Committee On

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