Selfishness blamed for divorce in Rockefeller era romance
Anne Marie Rasmussen recounts her divorce from Steven Rockefeller, blaming selfishness and lack of communication. She says the first misstep was expecting happiness without confronting unhappiness and notes both marriages failed. Rasmussen, now with three children, wrote a reflective book and has no plans to remarry.
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Punishment fits crime in Sunday school case
Dear Ann Landers column discusses a Florida judge sentencing a 23 year old woman for murder to five years for teaching Sunday school. The clipping notes prior arrests for prostitution and marijuana and quotes the judge on the value of Sunday school as a task. The readers express outrage at the verdict and seek guidance on parental concerns about a son’s possible drug use.
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Dear Ann Landers On Family Strife And Divorce Reflections
A reader seeks guidance as a son’s personality shift strains a nonminor, nonresident relationship. Ann advises medical evaluation for the son, with parental support and availability if he seeks help. The piece also recounts Miss Rasmussen’s 11 year marriage and divorce, blaming upbringing over material status and criticizing shallow judgments about the Rockefeller surname.
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Lawrence class of 1925 hosts 50th year reunion
Forty three members of the Liberty Memorial High School class of 1925 gathered in the Crystal Room of the Eldridge House for their 50th reunion on a Friday evening. Honored guests included Mr. and Mrs. William Essick, a longtime Lawrence High School teacher. Paul Gray and his Gaslight Gang performed 1920s selections after the banquet. A class history talk and a living alumni map were shared, with Meta Murphy Clarkson greeting attendees.
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California
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Five and 50 Extension Homemakers Meet in May
The Five and 50 Extension Homemakers Unit met with Laurrine Sheare for its May session with eleven members displaying articles made in Mexico. Helen Peters presented Our Mexican American Heritage. The group voted to donate a three-prong cane to the Douglas County Health Department for loan to those in need. The July 21 all-day work day includes a noon covered dish luncheon and tray favors for Meals on Wheels clients. Heavyweight aluminum saucepans are preferred for durability and ease of staying bright.
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Douglas County Health Department
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