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Strong And Determined

Woman’s Life, Memories Span Nearly A Century

Ruth Hammond (left) and her friend Betty in 1942 standing in front of Harvey and Carey Drug Store at the corner of South Main and Harrison Streets. Submitted photo
The Hammond children are pictured, front row from left are Clair and Paul. Pictured in the back row from left are Esther, Helen and Ruth. Submitted photo
Ninety-eight year old Ruth I. Hammond of Jamestown is still a very active senior citizen. Photo by Beverly Kehe-Rowland
I have heard many stories over the past few months while interviewing nonagenarians. Most have told about attending a one-room schoolhouse, World War II, gardening…

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