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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1977
Page
7
Abigail Van Buren responds to a reader seeking to publish a private 17 year affair with a married man who died. Editor cautions that publishing such material risks embrrassment to the deceased’s family and notes editors’ discretion. The column also includes reader questions about corsage wear and humorous anecdotes.
Modern heating plants run automatically and are often ignored until a failure occurs. Regular visual checks by the owner every two weeks are advised to catch problems early. Look for stuck water feed valves, leaks, overheating motors, and unusual smells indicating misadjustment or needed servicing.
Advertisement highlights a printed sewing pattern 4574 for sizes 8 through 20 with bust size 12, claiming a snug waist and a flattering fit. It lists fabric yardage, price 1.25, postage 0.25, and offers mail order to Amy Adams Pattern Dept in Bridgeport Telegram. Includes requests to send name address zip size and style number.
An ad fragment describes a crochet and knitting pattern catalog from 1977 offering a coat pattern in synthetic worsted yarn with neck to sleeve construction and ribbed details. It lists pattern numbers, sizes, prices, and mail order details to Laura Wheeler at Nesdlecrafe Dept. 346, Bridgeport Telegram, New York. The text also mentions various craft books and patterns and a stray sentence about the sun providing more energy than humanity has used.
In a detailed duplicate bridge discussion Oswald and Jim Jacoby explain how a deceptive line of play yielded top scores and illustrate the influence of appearances versus facts. They analyze a heart and spade sequence where a misled defender faced a losing trap and discuss bid requirements for consistency across positions.
Dear Polly replies that tea quantity matches the jar size and water amount, add ice later, use sap water, and expose the jar to sun until the tea is as strong as desired. Sun tea is prepared with water at room temperature and mention of glass jars and heat-dependent strength.
Dear reader, a diabetic with insulin therapy is advised to eliminate starches and sweets including milk, and to base meals on leafy vegetables and bulk foods. The goal is steady carbohydrate intake to reduce blood sugar peaks, potentially lowering insulin needs. The advice stresses consistency in diet and exercise and offers a Health Letter for further reading.
A feature on grooming for teens 13 to 19 emphasizes daily care for skin hair and hands. It promotes a booklet MODEL TIPS FOR TEENS offering makeup tricks and corrective skin care guidance to help girls present a polished appearance for school and social events.
The Lower Sauga Valley Council announces Tema Ross as student alcoholism counselor for area schools replacing Natalie Rae who resigned in June. Ross, a Boston University psychology graduate pursuing a master's in counseling at Southern Connecticut State College, interned at the Alcoholism Service Center.
Dear Polly offers thrifty tips from readers on practical repairs and conservation. Advice covers donating small appliances to high schools for student repair projects, deodorizing shoes with gum, labeling nursing home rooms to prevent mixups, muddy shoe cleaning, and using a toothbrush for sneaker washing. Polly invites readers to submit pointers for publication.
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