Girl Dreams of Becoming an Astronaut Despite Pressure
A 15 year old asks whether to follow her dream of becoming an astronaut or choose a practical medical or legal path as her strict parents push for higher earning careers. NASA figures show tough odds, suggesting college science as a bridge to see if her passion endures. In a second note, a widow thanks nurses for respecting dignity by avoiding infantile labels for incontinence in a nursing home.
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Annie
NASA
Southwest Phi Sigma Alpha Initiates New Members
Members met at Marilyn Wadell's home on April 14. Officers were installed and three new members Sue Shipley Cindy Dial and Sue Keeny were welcomed. Roll call yielded nine responses. Jo Anne Harder had a birthday. Treasurer reported bills accepted. A Finnup Park picnic was set for next month with chicken provided and members to bring covered dishes. Members will bring pages for the group book sign up for next year’s hostess and co hostess and reveal secret sisters and draw names. Senior center events included high in two tables of senior center pitch won by Albert Spor with Jerry Wallace second and Dawn Thiel third. In three tables of double pinochle Bob Ellis high Bob Baker second Ruth Romesburg third. Carol Bradford high in two tables of pinochle with Ruth Dunlap second and Jean Wildeman third. Call 620 272 3620 to play.
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Phi Sigma Alpha
Marilyn Wadel
Sue Shipley
Cindy Dial
Sue Keeny
Joanne Harder
Finnup Park
Finney County
Jerry Wallace
Dawn Thiel
Bob Ellis
Bob Baker
Ruth Romesburg
Carol Bradford
Ruth Dunlap
Jean Wildeman
Too Few Towel Racks Spark Hotel Complaints
Dear readers share frustration over ecologically minded towels prompts with insufficient towel racks in hotel rooms. A Colorado Springs family slept six with one rack and draped towels over the shower rod, maid service replaced them daily, prompting tips for better housekeeping and practical notes to request fewer fresh towels.
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Heloise
Colorado Springs
Housekeeping
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