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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1971

Page

6

Double Wedding Controversy Highlights Family Pressure

Dear Abby advises the couple to choose their own day while families push for a double wedding. The column also shares reader letters on frugal habits, parental possessiveness, and a draft conscientious objector inquiry with steps to pursue an exemption.

Abby Lance Blue Bride

Vinyl Wallpaper Has Many Uses In Homes

Mrs June Brown an extension specialist in applied art at Town State university notes washable vinyl wallpaper offers more than wall coverage. It can form colorful window shades for kitchen, bedroom or bath and can be used alone or pasted to existing shades to brighten rooms with contrasting tones.

Ames June Brown Applied Town State University

Time To Check First Aid Items

New York report urges inspecting family emergency medical supplies at the start of summer. Advices: store items in a dedicated, childproof container away from heat, replace outdated meds, recycle vinyl wallpaper for organizers, and post Poison Control and doctors’ numbers inside the kit.

New York American Red Cross

Dear Polly Readers Share Spool Toy Craft Ideas

A letter column suggests turning empty thread spools into dolls, furniture, and toys. Norene can use multiple spools linked with yarn or elastic and buttons to secure ends, and paints should be non toxic. Suggestions include dolls, pull toys, and even a castle, with variations by Mary T. and others.

Polly Norene Ming Estelle Girls Mary T Gaye

Polly's Problem Dear Polly Advice on candles and hearing aids

Readers offer help on floating candles and moisture in hearing aids. Solutions include keeping the aid dry with regular cleanings, using a moisture kit overnight, and avoiding swimming with the aid. Readers caution doctors warnings and suggest practical tips for moisture and safety.

Polly H. W. EB Tess Jel A Erlend

How To Pop Champagne Safely At Parties

Step by step guide explains opening sparkling wine with care. After chilling, wipe moisture, loosen the wire hood, and remove the foil while keeping a thumb on the stopper to prevent premature popping. It notes high pressure in sparkling wine and cautions against careless handling at celebrations.

San Francisco

Pro Slant Bottle Handling Guide Tips

Instructions for opening sparkling wine safely. Emphasizes angling bottle at 45 degrees, pointing away from people, grasping cork, turning bottle not cork, applying upward pressure if stuck, and controlling cork as it exits. Warns cork exits quickly and to pour slowly, letting foam settle before refilling.

Jean Bear

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