Competition in Family Blamed on Old Members
A New York reader describes in law and custom a family habit of outspending each other on gifts for grandchildren and guests. The writer defends modest living, praises grandmotherly generosity, but warns that rivalry fuels tension between daughter in law and her mother in law.
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Nana
Retirement for Women Has Special Problems
A New York reader argues that women who retire alone face new challenges beyond married couples. The piece shares experiences of a single retiree who found purpose in travel, libraries, and classes, and suggests women seek new activities and mutual support with husbands or friends to stay connected and fulfilled.
Pittsfield School Menus For A Week
Weeklong school menus list daily items including soups, main dishes, sides, desserts, and sandwiches. Monday features beef noodle soup and peach dessert. Tuesday offers chicken rice soup and bologna sandwich. Wednesday includes vegetarian soup and stuffed egg salad. Thursday serves pea soup with roast chicken. Friday presents tomato soup and macaroni and cheese.
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Jenny's Cupcake Party And The Hump We Survive
A mother reflects on her daughter Jenny's second grade party plans and the emotional climb of childhood. She recalls baking cupcakes, birthdays, and the growing child who loves adventures, Bible tales, and myths while negotiating the not winning phase and future braces.
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Household hints on cleaning shower curtains and lids
Household hints advise refreshing plastic shower curtains toast ers and mixing bowl covers by swishing in a solution of three tablespoons of sal soda concentrated to one gallon of warm water.
Unwanted Children Suffer Abuse From Parents At Home
New York reports estimate thousands of American children fall victim yearly to the battered child syndrome. Dr. Vincent De Francis of the American Humane Society cites abuse by parents, with most victims under five and many under four, some dying from injuries. A prominent study by a medical team led by Dr. C Henry Kempe links brain damage and fatalities to such abuse, calling for broader birth control education as a preventive measure.
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