Centenarians

Telling Their Story

Article posted in February 2008:

Roosevelt was president when they were born. More specifically, Teddy Roosevelt. Ruth Johnston and Emma Luebke have witnessed a lifetime

of change, and then some: Ruth recently celebrated her 100th birthday, and Emma is gearing up to celebrate her 100th in July.

In honor of their respective 100th birthdays, Ruth and Emma made a special guest appearance in January 2008 on KHTS AM-1220’s “Senior Hour” with hosts Dr. Gene Dorio and Barbara Stearns-Cochran. On this special radio broadcast, Ruth and Emma shared their experiences as well as their secrets to leading a long, healthy and happy life.

Download the KHTS Podcast: Click here

Signal newspaper coverage of Ruth Johnston’s 100th birthday party

Emma Luebke

Ruth Johnston

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