River captain recalls life on Mississippi and riverboats
Retired captain Lowell Sorrells reflects on a forty year river career from St. Louis to the Mississippi. He recalls apprenticeship, crew recruitment, and dangers, and notes diesel engines and rising pay. Now in Arizona he swims in a backyard pool while his cats rest by his side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Sorrells
Canal Street
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Sorrells
Mark Twain
St. Louis
Mississippi
Arizona
Belmont woman returns to college to pursue psychology degree
Ayleen Allen, 49, Northeastern University student from Belmont, describes balancing family and studies after leaving an unhappy marriage. She shifted from secretarial work and swimming instruction to psychology, aiming to help the disadvantaged and handicapped while completing a five year program.
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Belmont
Mass
Ayleen Allen
Northeastern University
Allen
Five Housewives Bloom Into Plant Decorating Business
In Shaker Heights Ohio five neighborhood housewives turned into a plant decorating firm charging a $25 consultation fee that may be deducted from plant purchases. They host plant parties inviting at least 12 guests and offer home decorating plans using potted plants. The venture is praised by the local chamber and described as a new idea with potential.
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Shaker Heights
Ohio
Sherry Providente
Plant Co
Providente
Herb Greenwald
Fivecity Heights
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Scottsdale (Az
Daily Progress
Bob Johnstone
Cairo
Ill
Her
Andy
Mastel
Op Ee, Cleaners & Launderers
E. Belleview
N. Granite Reet
Paradise
Lincoln
Scottsdale
Anzona
America
U.S
Paradise Valley Area
32Nd
Shea
40Th
Cactus Cave Creek Rd
Greenway
Cactus & Cave Creek
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