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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1969
Page
51
A mother laments Becky as Rebecca since friends and relatives call the 11 year old Becky. Abby advises not to overreact and suggests tactful, calm handling of the issue. The letter also includes complaints about inviting adults and children to social events and concerns about sex education materials in a bookstore.
A reader advertises a breezy crochet dress jumper pattern from Laura Wheeler, listing pattern 785 for sizes 2, 4, 6 with 50 cents plus 15 cents mailing. Also includes Dear Abby and service solicitations and etiquette opinions about host family dynamics.
Dr. Jean Schultz of North Shore Hospital argues the core issues for seniors are having someone to listen and someone to break through isolation. She travels Nassau County senior clubs and reports solid results from general member feedback. A note adds a color TV program tease about a Tom Jones show at 6 30 Friday on KCRG Channel 9.
A Los Angeles invention, Panty Hose Partner, uses a rubber grip inner leg band to prevent pantyhose from sagging at knees or ankles. Offered in two Lycra styles with firm tummy support and hip panels, the device doubles as a regular girdle and fits over any pantyhose. Available at Armstrong's foundation dept, Second Floor. phone 363-0201 ext 274.
Egg cookery tips from University of Minnesota extension nutritionist Verna Mikesh. Use Grade AA or A eggs for best results and cook on low to moderate heat. Separate whites at room temp, temper hot liquids, bake custards in hot water, and store meringues dry or frozen to avoid gumminess.
Last place winners were Mrs Eva MeNzir and Keith Beas. Second place went to Brice Thiner and Clyde Newis. A game is scheduled Sunday at 5 30 with director Robert Ono.
A fragmentary kitchen note describes using a cloth bag to season stews sauces and puddings with celery tops parsley thyme peppercorns garlic cloves and allspice. It mentions measuring one egg as a unit and hints at thickening pie filling with flour.
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