At Wit’s End Pray For A Miracle Drug
Comedian’s comic essay catalogs midlife woes at age 40 with self mockery. The piece notes physical decline, dental chaos, and fashion missteps while joking about a miracle cure and Elvis Presley style retreat.
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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1975
Page
7
Comedian’s comic essay catalogs midlife woes at age 40 with self mockery. The piece notes physical decline, dental chaos, and fashion missteps while joking about a miracle cure and Elvis Presley style retreat.
Community listings show numerous meetings and events across Lawton area venues from Tuesday through Friday. Groups include American Business Women's Association Montego Bay Motel 6:45 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. events, Kappa Kappa Iota Cameron University, and Knights of Columbus.
Sensible grooming hinges on the cut. A good haircut can reduce the need for permanents and straightenings and frequent settings. Yet the trim is only the start of maintaining top hair condition.
The Lawton Fort Sill Le Leche League will hold the third of four meetings at 7 30 p m Thursday in the home of Mrs Terry Jones 306 Columbia. Mrs John Harnisch league leader will preside. The program topic is Baby Arrives The Family and the Breast fed Baby. Mrs Harnisch may be contacted for more information. The meeting is open to all women interested in nursing and babies.
A layette shower honored Mrs. Donal Jong as Wives of Officers of the 1st Cannon Battalion Field Artillery School Brigade US AFAS met for their monthly coffee at the home of Mrs. Earl Zerbach 1909 Great Plains Blvd Mrs Jose A Riovo Jr presided welcoming newcomer Mrs Phillip Curtis and noting Mrs Ron White will host the March coffee.
Mrs. M. Boas received silver ice tongs as a farewell gift from the Wives of Officers of the Headquarters, 212th Artillery Group, I Corps, at the home of Mrs. Larry S. Spinks. Mrs. LaChapelle assisted. Mrs. Hale presided and welcomed newcomers Mrs. Waller, Mrs. Maynard, and Mrs. Peregoy. The group discussed a luncheon and resuming women's volleyball. Mrs. Cini will host the coffee on Tuesday, March 11.
The yeasty smell and taste indicate rising times may be too long, not an excess of yeast. A true yeast overage would show different signs and should be addressed by adjusting dough proofs.
Eleven year old Matthew Blau and fellow Manhattan peer John Lewis help with barn chores at North Country School near Lake Placid. The 160 acre, 93 student nonprofit campus emphasizes outdoor life and total education with farming, hiking, and riding.
Abby column discusses relationship dilemmas and marital issues. A correspondent asks about leaving an impotent husband for happiness, while other letters debate fish pain and a husband who never calls to say dinner plans. The adviser counsels honesty and practical communication.
The piece argues people buy clothes not just for function or cost but to gain recognition belonging and self esteem. It cites psychiatrists and Marjorie Baker of Oklahoma State University noting clothing as self confidence self expression and ego boosting. A new item may ease stress and provide a temporary ego lift.
Miss Trease Layton presented a home decorating program titled I Can Do It Myself during Gamma Mu Conclave at Mrs. Joseph Laura s Fort Sill home. Mrs. Bob Richey presided with Mrs. G L Brown and Miss Layton assisting. Miss Kim Lowden was chosen for the Miss Oklahoma Job's Daughter Pageant. The next meeting is 7 30 p m Thursday at 1814 C
Wives of officers from Headquarters Target Acquisition Department USAFAS held a Valentine gathering at Mrs Dewey Taylor’s home. They said farewell to Mrs Frank Klein. Guests included Mrs Donald M Rhea pre Martin Maldonado Mrs Donald Mederow and Mrs Pat Post. Plans were made for the upcoming TAD luncheon.
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