Dear Abby column questions rumors gifts and work shifts
A reader asks how to kill a vicious rumor about her daughter's baby, Abby says such rumors won't be believed by those who know you. Other letters discuss wedding gift etiquette and night shift appreciation, with Abby offering guidance and a promotion for her booklet on love and weddings. Abbreviated replies reflect typical column tone and reader concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Texas
Jess
Hank
Jet
Ivan
Hamilton
Morning sickness remedies and risks during pregnancy
An overview discusses morning sickness, its prevalence among pregnant women, especially primiparas, and typical symptoms from month two to four or five. It covers safe practices, cautions against self medication, potential harms to the fetus, and when medical review is necessary, including severe cases with weight loss and dehydration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. L. Andelman
Light Touch dress pattern notice from Cedar Rapids Gazette
Pattern listing describes a light carefree dress with zip front and back scoop neck and printed pattern 4917, half sizes 122, bust 37. Instructions request mail order to Anne Adams at The Cedar Rapids Gazette pattern dept in New York, with print name and address, size and style number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Patter Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Remembering Helen and the survivors in a bridge tale
A reminiscence of Helen’s fearless bridge play and table judgment. She chased aggressive contracts, valued partners like Minda, and faced criticism without fear. The narrative recalls Hal Sims, Jeff Hastings, and a televised survivors meeting at 8 p.m. Monday.
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Jim
Particu
Helen Sobel Smith
Charley
Helen
Ally
Minda
Hal Sims
Hal
North
Jeff Hastings
South
TV 9
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