Dear Abby laugh lines and racing drama in one column
A reader asks how to handle a dangerous husband who toys with speeding and near misses with his family in the car. Abby advises notifying police with license and car details to curb the risk. A second letter recalls a strict father turning down a marriage proposal and a cautious response from his daughter. Later, a TV promo for The Racers/Craig and Lee Breedlove airs on Channel 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Racers
Craig and
Lee Breedlove
Channel 9
Senator Smith On Escort Etiquette For Women in Congress
Senator Margaret Chase Smith argues that being a woman in the Senate brings social rather than political problems due to lack of an escort to official events. She recalls White House invitations for a senator and spouse, notes Kennedy era courtesy, and cites safety concerns. She also recalls a stag banquet invitation later changed by the VFW and mentions receiving form letters inviting her husband as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
White House
Sen. Smith
Washington
House of Representatives
VFW
Senator Smith
McCall's
Congress
Alya Uno Sings and Dances in New York Nightclub
Alya Uno, a Russian-born blonde, teaches exercises by day and performs at a New York City nightclub. She also plays guitar and dances in the evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alya Uno
New York City
Coney Island Style Anniversary Party At Yellowfinger's
The Smart Set reports a cos tume party celebrating Donald and Sue Donaldson's wedding anniversary at Yellowfinger's with guests dressed as Coney Island era figures. Mitzi in pink dress and blonde ringlets joined a culinary show of Italian and German sausages and crepes on Third Avenue. Notables such as John Loeb Jr and David Hicks appear in society circles, with Hicks launching an all white decor shop in Chelsea and staging a photo portrait project with high society figures including Margaret, Duchess of Argyll and members of the royal circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowfinger
Third Avenue
John Loeb, Jr
Nina
John
Lynda Bird Johnson
David Hicks
London
David
Chelsea
Margaret
Duchess of Argyll
Paris
England
Prince Philip
Fragmented description of facial composite portrait process
The text describes assembling various facial features to form a composite portrait. It discusses how combining multiple images and memories can yield a recognizable likeness, acknowledging uncertainty about the outcome and the method’s reliance on assembling individual parts.
Duplicate Bridge Winners Named for Howell Movement
Mrs. Robert Smoker and Mrs. Charles Leipold took first place in the Howell movement played Thursday at Welty Way. Second place went to Mrs. Clyde Nowlin and Keith Hanson.
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Robert Smoker
Charles Leipold
Howell
Welty'Way
Clyde Nowlin
Keith Hanson
Hanson Jones Wedding in Elkader Unites Local Pair
Miss Mary Lucille Hanson daughter of Mr and Mrs Aden Hanson married George Jones grandson of Mrs Tress Robinson of Volga Saturday. Ceremony held at Peace United Church of Christ with Rev Alein Volle officiating. A 300 guest reception followed at the Municipal building. The groom studied at Milwaukee School of Engineering and will enter the air force this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkader
Mary Lucille Hanson
Aden Hansons
George Jones
Tress Robinson
Volga
Peace United Church of Christ
Alein Volle
Milwaukee
Wis
School of ‘Engineering
Air Force
Cover Worn Counters With Vinyl Yardage
A brief note on vinyl plastic yardage to cover worn counters. It suggests replacing worn kitchen surfaces by covering them with clean vinyl and suds for upkeep.
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Abigail van Buren
Sears
Sporting Goods
Venner
Coney Island
By Suzy Knickerbocker
Itzi
Sam Newhouse
Donald
Sue
Nanci Marley
Bob Bronstein
Mitzi
Donald Brooks
Coney Suzy Island
Avenue Entertainment
Pamela Mountbatten
Earl Mountbatten
Burma
Victory Oil
Victory
Guy New
Boston
Virginia
Concord
Pine Rowe
Harowa
Garmcen
St. & Vernon
Mt. A
West Side Club
James C. Morrison
Hiltbrunner
Second Street
MNB
Cedar Rapids
Casablanca
Merchants National Bank
Mt. Vernon Road
Peepun
Pepsicola Bottling CO
Iowa
PepsiCo, Inc
N.Y
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