Dear Abby readers tackle grief gossip and office attire
A reader chain covers a widow seeking explanation for a sister in law’s drastic makeover and flirtatious conduct. A second letter asks how to handle a married supervisor who hugs coworkers, then a long confession from California about unwed pregnancy during wartime and a missing marriage ceremony. Abby deflects blame and offers practical steps and legal options.
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Abby
Mayo Clinic
Prude
Blue Lustre Carpet Cleaner Ad
Blue Lustre cleans carpets brilliantly in any machine. It restores nap brightness and fluffy look at doorways and traffic paths. Revives colors in upholstery and drapery. Shampoo offered for rent at Merritt Paint Supply, 3950 Main Street, Bridgeport for $1.00.
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Tno
Merritt
Main Street
Bridgeport
Paper Planes Invade British Legislature
In London on Wednesday lawmakers faced a flutter of paper airplanes descending from the public gallery of the House of Commons. Ten Leeds University students were escorted out during Rag Week antics to raise funds for student activities. The note on Gibraltar cites England’s 1704 capture and 1713 Treaty of Utrecht formal ceded status.
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London
Britain
House of Commons
Leeds University
Gibraltar
England
Spain
Wool Skirts Promised in Girls' World Shops Ad
An advertisement for Girls' Young World Shops invites customers to scoop up armsful of famous wool skirts. The notice locates the shop at Lower Level Trumbull, second floor, Bridgeport.
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Trumbull
Bridgeport
Girls
Young World
Girls’ Young World Shops
Young World Shoes
Young World Shops
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