Teen pregnancy and love tested in Dear Abby letters
A series of Dear Abby submissions from teens and young mothers in New Jersey and the Midwest. Topics include readiness for motherhood, seeking emotional support, and relationship strain while facing pregnancy and parenting challenges. Abby advises on education, financial stability, and legal considerations for child support and custody.
Swamp pop keeps Cajun rhythm alive across Louisiana
From the swamps of south Louisiana, swamp pop survives beyond its 1950s heyday. Fans like Janna Adams attend the Swamp Pop Festival north of New Orleans as artists such as John Allan and Don Rich keep the bayou rhythm alive, while critics note limited radio play and niche sales though Europe hosts a strong cult following.
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Johnnie Allan
Europe
Lafayette
New Orleans
Texas Plains
Robert
Louisiana
Janna Adams
Dale and
Grace
Phil Phillips
Bill Haley
The
Comets
Barbara Lynn
Shane Bernard
Don Rich
Wal-Mart
Allan
Bernard
John Browen
Bill Millar
Are
Kenny Fife
Little Richard
Rob Bernard
Smithsonian
Lousiana
Zachary Richard
Houma
Aaron Foret
92 year old volunteer sews for Akron area hospital
Dorothy Jones has served as a hospital volunteer at Cuyahoga Falls General for 50 years. At 92 she still sews hundreds of Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls and other items to raise money, while also making infant bonnets and gowns for stillborns or deceased newborns. She also helps lead the hospital's volunteer guild and hopes others will follow.
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Abby
Rob
Midwest
Akron
Ohio
Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital
Dorothy Jones
Jones
Andy
Independent Sector
Carl Ericson
Volunteers of America
Alexandria
Ericson
Babs
Falls General
Dorothy
Kenmore
Medicare benefits start at age 65 not 67
Current law keeps Medicare eligibility at 65 while Social Security full retirement age rises. People turning 65 should apply for Medicare a few months before their birthday. The timing difference for Social Security checks stems from processing loads and birth-date based Wednesday delivery.
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Congress
Treasury Department
SSA Column Guidance For Quick Social Security Answers
A SSA prepared column explains how to get fast answers to specific Social Security questions. It directs readers to contact toll free 800-772-1213 for assistance. The notice emphasizes official SSA guidance and services available to the public.
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Social Security Administration
McKitrickHoward and Jean McKitrick celebrate 60th anniversary
Elyria couple marked their 60th wedding anniversary after marrying July 8 1943 at 20th Street Methodist Church Lorain. He retired from Bendix in 1982 and she from Republic Steel in 1935. They are active in First United Methodist Church Elyria and attend many local fraternal groups. Their children John Diamond Bar Calif Judy Bruce Elyria and five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren are noted.
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Howard
Jean McKitrick
Elyria
20Th St. Methodist
Lorain
Alan Black- Tan
McKitrick
Bendix
Masonic Lodge
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New Jersey
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Pauline Phillips
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Los Angeles
Aate
Social Security
Mr. and
Mrs. Howard McKitrick