Dear Abby Crush and Caregiver Concerns
Abiga Van Burens Dear Abby column discusses a reader with a crush on her married doctor and whether he hinted at meeting. Abby cautions it's professional interest and advises against confessing. The second letter questions elder babysitters facing illness and suggests higher pay. Abby says warning is sensible but doubling pay is unlikely to change risk.
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Fabric Flowers From Leftover Materials
Learn to craft fabric flowers using thin plastic covered wire glue and cotton for centers. Create petals by bending wire, glue onto fabric, add stems and tape, and arrange in containers for a country look.
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Ann Rohlfseen
Polly Cure for Yellowed Ironstone China
Readers describe restoring yellowed white ironstone china by soaking in undiluted laundry bleach or hot water with a detergent pre soak. Specifics include soaking duration from hours to a day, wearing gloves, and rinsing after treatment.
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Carol
Dear Polly on corner parking by campers and trucks
A reader laments vehicle parking at intersections. The petitioner argues cities should ban campers wagons and pickup trucks from blocking view at street corners and driveways to improve intersection safety.
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Vacation Route Planning With Dual Highway Maps
A reader advises travelers to carry two highway maps and trace their planned route with a marker. One map should hold the car description and license plate to share with a trusted neighbor for emergency awareness.
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Polly
Judy
Traer Bride Nancy Marie Schmitz Weds Marvin Boldt
Traer Miss Nancy Marie Schmitz daughter of Edmund and Gladbrook family marries Marvin Dale Boldt son of Delbert Boldt in St Paul Catholic Church Traer October 14 with a reception at Traer Memorial building The bride is a Paris Academy graduate and works at Dana's beauty salon in Traer The groom works for the Rock Island railroad.
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Red and Green Lights Aid Couple Therapy
New York reports that a patented computerized light transmitter by Prof. Edwin J. Thomas of the University of Michigan records green or red signals during marital discussions. Couples signal agreement or disagreement and the session is taped for therapist assessment later.
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