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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1974

Page

5

Please Don't Iron the Sackcloth Dear Abby

Reader letters span fashion venting about ironing permanent press fabrics and towels. fans clash with Abby’s stance and a reader imagines a twin in another column. The page closes with requests for personal letters and Abby’s booklet ordering details.

Abby Ann Landers

Recommends Ceremony to Release Couple From Vows

Fresno minister Donald Fade proposes an informal divorce ceremony to ease the transition after a bitter split. He notes the acts would be therapeutic rather than strictly religious and tailored to each couple’s problems. Fade suggests the ceremony occur after the divorce to reduce guilt and hostilities.

Fresno Calif Donald Fade Fade United Church Center Fado

Operator Knows Troubles of the State

Chris Shipley, chief operator of the Lentrex board, handles 7000 to 9000 daily calls about state government, welfare, and officials. She and seven others guide the public to departments, calm upset callers, and log issues from across Ohio. The job requires deep knowledge of government and sharp memory for departments and names.

Columbus Dispatch Columbus, Ohio Chris Shipley State Lentrex Board Chris Big Mama Ohio Lentrex

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