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rrr s-y y-v 0 PAGE TWELVE THE TIMES-MAIL, BEDFORD, INDIANA WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER Wl Parsons Pnll Pit 9 by Gasdt Parsons TED Ted Owens, the Bedford native who has made the headlines many times, is now included in The UFO Encyclopedia. Owens, who lives in Vancouver, sent us information about his inclusion in this book, which IQ of 150 and is a member of Mensa, an international organization limited to members with high IQ test scores. Owens accomplishments have been documented in several books and magazines. He is the author of How to Contact Space People (Clarksburg, W. Saucerian Press, 1968).

BIG in Martin County, Lee O. Cobb grew a 17-pound cantaloupe on his R. 3, Loogootee farm. According to Cobb, he may have some of the fruit still in his patch which is even larger. Cobb, 80, a former Martin County sheriff and auditor, has also had a good year raising tame blackberries.

He has sold a lot of the berries, which were on just three briars, in addition to having a large supply for family consumption. HONORED! Recently honored with his 50-year Masonic Gold Award was Roscoe Harshaw, who has been a Mason 50 years. He has also been a Methodist 50 years and a teacher nearly 50 years. The Masonic honor came to Mr. Harshaw July 23 at the Masonic Temple in Mitchell, with a pin presentation by Hurley Fletcher, a past master of the Mitchell lodge.

Another past master, Stanley Henderson, presented Mr. Harshaw with a Bible which was a gift from Harshaws wife, Ruth. A reception followed with 60 persons on hand. THIS PHOTO shows tho lime kilns at M. B.

Quarries of Indiana Limestone Company. It was taken about 1927, and has been made available through the courtesy of Day Carter Mortuary. It is one of an estimated 500 old James M. Guthrie, local and historian, has collected, many of which will be included in his new history of Lawrence County, which is now being compiled. photographs businessman is referred to as a com- prehensive A-to-Z Iguide to the UFO phenomenon, including over 500 entries on worldwide sightings, photographs, abductions, ancient astronauts, ufologists, contactees, celebrity witnesses, organizations, publications, and government research.

Information on Owens, along with his photo, points out that he was born Feb. 20, 1920, in Bedford and currently resides at 200 N. E. 76th Street, Vancouver, Wash. 98665.

Known as the PK (psychokinesis) Man and the UFO Prophet, Owens has earned a reputation as one of America's leading psychics. The book explains that some of Owens best-known feats have been the predictions of the shooting of George Wallace and former President Nixon's resignation from office. Owens attributes his alleged powers to UFO occupants who, he claims, operated on his brain when he was a child. According to Owens account, the modification resulted in his being halfhuman and half-alien. However, it was not until a close encounter with a cigar-shaped UFO in 1965 that Owens became aware of his alleged ability to cause events to occur by the application of Used hearing aids collected by Lions psychokinesis to natures forces.

He reportedly used this power to control weather, influence football games, heal the sick and create blackouts, the book states. Owens claims to be in two-way contact with saucer intelligences. It is in this nianner, he states, that he can and arrange UFO sightings in specific areas during specific periods of time. One such sighting in 1973 was documented in an open letter by Max L. Fogel, director of science and education for Mensa, in which he concludes, example of the type of occurrence predicted in Mr.

Owens letter to me, written in advance of the occurrence, did take place. Owens believes flying saucer occupants are trying to save this planet by ending wars, killing, hatred, famine and unbalanced weather conditions. They are achieving this, he claims, by working through people on Earth. The beings themselves, Owens believes, are pure, invisible energy from another dimension. Owens served in the U.S.

Navy during World War II, and after the war attended Duke University in North Carolina. Subsequently, he was engaged in 50 different occupations, including lecturer, jazz drummer, magician, hypnotist, bodyguard, boxer, private investigator, office manager, fortune-teller, teacher of auto suggestion, instructor in knife throwing, jewelry designer, lifeguard, secretary, highspeed typist, bullwhip artist, judo expert, dance instructor, and rainmaker. Owens reportedly has an A procedure for the program will be furnished to all Lions Clubs, including a step-by-step method to assist in the loan of a hearing aid, what to do with used collected hearing aids, according to Mysliwiec. He can be reached by calling 275-4250. The I.U.

Audiology and Speech Clinic serves patients from all over Indiana. The clinic will provide otology and audiology to children and adults with various types of hearing losses. Some will be fitted with hearing aids. In addition to the hearing aids, Bedford Lions are also collecting eye glasses which are also turned over to Indiana University. On the speech and hearing committee with Mysliwiec are Wayne Potts and Phil Mitchell.

Jim Fisher is chairman of the sight conservation and Eye Bank committee, assisted by Jack Cummings, George Gabel and Dan Gipe. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Study home conditions and clarify any problems there in a friendly fashion. Make your life as you want it to be.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov. 21 Make it a point to contact persons who can give the advice you need to make greater progress in career matters. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. to Dec. 21 Ideal day to handle monetary affairs and increase your security in the future.

Give more attention to close ties. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 Jan. 20) You can easily make an excellent impression on others at this time. Accept social invitations and dress in good taste AQUARIUS (Jan.

21 to Feb. 19) Think over your ideas for the future and make plans to profit by them. Consult an expert for advice you need. PISCES (Feb. 20 to Mar.

20) Good time to get together with friends and make mutual plans for the future. Take no chances with one who opposes you. The Bedford Lions Club is sponsoring a new project, the collection of used hearing aids and hearing aid parts. It is part of a statewide project of Lions International in cooperation with the Audiology and Speech Clinic at the I. U.

School of Medicine in Indianapolis. According to Lee Mysliwiec, chairman of the local clubs speech and hearing committee, the hearing aids are being collected and sent to the Audiology and Speech Clinic, which will sort, repair andor overhaul the hearing aids that can be repaired. In addition, the hearing aids will be sterilized and stored until needed. The clinic will work with certified audiologists in the state, and upon request of a certain model, send it to the audiologist, who will be responsible for it until returned. Horoscope ARIES (Mar.

21 to Apr. 19) You may feel sluggish early in the day but later can make up for lost time and accomplish a great deal. Be sensible. TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) New projects appeal to you but they need more study before you jump into them.

New contacts yield fine benefits now. GEMINI (May 21 to June 21) Make sure you carry through with promises made and you reap fine benefits from them. Show more affection for loved one. MOON CHILDREN (June 22 to July 21) You may not agree with the ideas of an associate, but think them over carefully for a better appraisal. LEO (July 22 to Aug.

21) Improving your surroundings now can add to your comfort and pleasure. Take time to improve your appearance. Be logical. VIRGO (Aug. 22 to Sept.

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