Dear Abby advice column letters on parties and manners
Dear Abby addresses four reader questions including a husband hosting a yearly birthday party for his deceased first wife, a young woman asked why a man called her too nice, a mother upset by children calling adults by their first names, and a working mother defending employment over the stay-at-home view.
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Abby
Baloney
Sam Boal
Diners’ Club
Henry
New York
Katherine Ann Porter
Bill Corum
Bob Considine
Dan Parker
Izzy Kaplan
Vanity Fair
Paul Gallico
United States
Freedom’s Exiles and the Spanish Refugees in France
A reflection on 150000 Spanish Republican refugees in France who refuse Franco’s rule and face destitution. Spanish Refugee Aid Inc funds a community center Foyer Pablo Casals in Montauban to aid elderly refugees. The piece urges Americans to remember those who love freedom and need support.
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Eisenhower
Spain
France
Franco
United States
Spanish Refugee Aid, Inc
Montauban
Pablo Casals
Seaton mission 66 endorses park conservation plan
The Mission 66 directives urge preserving wilderness and creating reserve areas for future generations. Seaton asks Park Service Director Wirth to plan reserves and safeguard wilderness while conserving scenery and wildlife for future enjoyment. The piece notes broader context of outdoor access and adds unrelated editorial asides.
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Interior
Fred A. Seaton
National Park Service
United States
Seaton
Park Service
Conrad L. Wirth
Wirth
New York Guides Tackling Union Abuse For Small Businesses
The piece argues for state action to curb racketeering by corrupt union leaders, praising New York State Labor Relations Board for publishing a guide on thwarting abuses. It notes most unions are honest but highlights rare abuses threatening small enterprises and urges other states to study New York’s approach.
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Senate
Landrum-Griffin
New York State Labor Relations Board
New York
Nightclub games and Top Five recall old party ritual
Jim Bishop recalls weekend gatherings where guests swap stories and play Top Five. The piece lists favorite films and books, notes playful penalties for the poorest picker, and contrasts past charades with the modern quiz style amid social chatter.
Family Christmas gatherings span several households
Mr. and Mrs. Harry McGlothlin hosted Christmas with son and family, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Max McGlothlin. Cecil McGlothlin and family from Minerva visited, and Thomas Sprouse with son Tony stayed with Rodney Sprouse's family. Earl Ball and Goldie Ferguson of Logan visited Frank Cherry’s. Further visits included Max McGlothlin's trip to Columbus, Marlene remaining with Edith Hansley, and Millie King receiving birthday wishes from Gordon Eastminger.
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Cecil McGlothlin
Minerva
Harry McGlothlin
Thomas Sprouse
Tony
Sprouse
Rodney Sprouse
Ewington
Earl Ball
Goldie Ferguson
Logan
Frank Cherry
Max McGlothlin
Columbus
Marlene
Edith Hansley
Millie King
Gordon Eastminger
Great Bend
Kan
Delbert Rhinscheld
James Franklin
Lancaster
52 Stocks End 1959 With $20 Gains On NYSE
The year 1959 saw 52 of 1092 NYSE stocks finish $20 or more higher, with Rohm & Haas leading at $243 rise to $730, a 49.8% gain. Motorola gained $112.50 to $172, Texas Instruments up about $97 for 132.8%, and Polaroid $81.50 higher. Du Pont, American Motors, Ford, and others also posted notable increases, while many midto low priced shares achieved large percentage gains.
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New York Stock Exchange
Rohm & Haas
The
Chemical Company
Motorola
Texas Instruments
Polaroid
General Time
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing
Cessna Aircraft
du Pont
American Motors
Corning Glass
American Home Products
Aldens
Allied Chemical
American News
Briggs & Stratton
Checker Motors
Clevite
Continental Steel
Dow Chemical
Electric
Emerson Electric
Ferro
General Electric
General Foods
General Telephone & Electronics
International Nickel
Jones & Laughlin
Mergenthaler Linotype
Midland Enterprises
Miami Copper
Minneapolis Honeywell
Owens Corning Glass
RCA
Reliance Electric & Engineering
Simons Saw & Steel
Spencer Chemical
Timkins Roller Bearing
Union Carbide
And
Plough
Insurance against bad bets in a fatal horse race tale
A devout racing fan bets 1000 on a long shot that finishes last and dies. The bookie then returns stake plus eight new hundred dollar bills claiming an insurance policy on the doomed horse. The story is part of a Bennett Cerf collection from 1960.
Sorrells and Mathenys Visit Relatives in Murray Area
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sorrell of Columbus spent the weekend with relatives in Murray City. Mr. and Mrs. John Matheny and Michelle of Logan visited the Evans family.
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Harold Sorrell
Columbus
Murray City
John Matheny
Michelle
Logan
Elmer Evans
Marie M. revealed by her fiance's warning tale
Dr. George W. Crane presents case D-453 about Marie M. engaged to be married. The fiance complains of grooming lapses and dirty habits, prompting Crane to warn readers about matching appearances with true character. He urges suitors to assess future spouses thoroughly using rating scales and background checks.
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Hallowe’en
Marie
George W. Crane
Marie M
Dr. Crane
B. C
Health And Happiness With Neighbor Children
A Georgia mother asks how to handle ongoing verbal cruelty from neighborhood kids toward her two children, ages 5 and 6. The advisor suggests avoiding pushing aggression, building goodwill, inviting group activities, and observing if the children’s own behavior triggers the problem, with strategies like quiet games and shared reading.
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Georgia
Laurel Cliff News Tidings From Laurel Cliff
Mr and Mrs Howard Allen and children visited Christmas Eve with Mr and Mrs Orville Allen. Mr and Mrs Larry Michiels moved from Middleport to the James Gilmore property on Burdette Road. Mrs Ernest Powell to host Laurel Cliff Health Club January 11. Mr and Mrs Orville Allen and Mr and Mrs Sam Lewis with children Connie and Sammy returned from Florida. Mr and Mrs Paul Jacobs of Columbus visited with Mr Jacobs parents Pearl and Pearl Jacobs. Pearl Jacobs visited Columbus Christmas Day.
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Pearl Parker
Laurel Cliff
Howard Allen
Fairborn
Allen
Orville Allen
Larry Michiels
Middleport
James Gilmore
Burdette Road
Ernest Powell
Sam Lewis
Connie
Sammy
Florida
Paul Jacobs
Columbus
Mr. Jacobs
Pearl Jacobs
The Messenger Publishing Co. Postal Rates and Address
Publication rate schedule shows daily and Sunday editions with mail and carrier options. The Athens Ohio address 48 W Union St is listed for mail and as a second class matter under a 1911 act. associated with the Associated Press.
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Athens Messenger
Sunday Messenger
Ohio & W. Va
U. S
Possessions
WU Ad
Seema, Eee
Athens
Ohio
Associated Press
The
Messenger Publishing Co
Union St
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