Great Lady Remembered for Polio Care and Red Cross Service
A tribute to Ruth Friend who died February 16 1965 after decades of public service. A nurse and Democratic committee woman she aided polio patients by commuting to Cleveland in 1945 and volunteered with the Red Cross during 1918 1941 WWI and WWII eras. Her lifelong charity included nightly Red Cross canteen work and patient advocacy despite arthritis and injuries.
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Red Cross
Norwalk
March of Dimes
Friend
Huron County
City Hospital
Cleveland
Age Is Honored in a Quiet Ballroom Evening
The scene centers on an 81 year old police lieutenant at a crowded ballroom, chatting with Detective Aparicio and Chief Mitchell as memories of family and a storied career surface. The elder figure endures the noise while longing for home and quieter dreams.
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Thomas Aparicio
Earl Mitchell
Hallandale
Jenny
Grandma
Jim
John Bishop
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover
Chief Mitchell
Aparicio
Harry Walsh
Charley Wilson
John Roth
Barney Bright
Johnny English
Stage Center
John M. Bishop
Big John
Daily Crossword and Cryptoquote Challenge Notes
Puzzle entries list across and down clues with solutions and a cryptoquote puzzle. The page also features a quotation attributed to Addison and a "Dear Abby" style advice section by Abigail Van Buren.
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Abigail van Buren
Dear Abby column and Hallandale police ball memory
A Dear Abby exchange discusses gender roles and custody with readers in applies. A Hallandale police department ball honors John M Bishop as honorary chief, presenting a gold shield amid nostalgia and respect from younger officers.
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Janice Sweet
Ruth Friend
Regtrar
Alabama
Daily Crossword
Same
Alure
Luster
Garden
City
Ind
Smash
Mohammedan
Hermit
Awe
Portu
Brooklyn
Island
Alcott
Eee Daily Cryptoquote
Axydlbaakxer Longfellow
Enhjck
Fnaj Knwt
VTA Efhsa
Ctvshvj
Swift Horse
Equality
Myrna
Fuss
Holly
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Johnson
Abby
San Rafael
Abilene
Texas
TOPS
B. R
P.O
Beverly Hills
Calif
Los Angeles
Snuffy
Gover Mint
Bailey
Rauf
Bill Watson
Golly
MR. Watson
MR. Desmond
SON Science
Jim Bishop
Dear Abby
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