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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1954
Page
12
A national magazine argues that happiness in marriage comes from strong character, not avoiding a fixed set of pitfalls. Couples should cultivate kindness, consideration, honesty, and responsibility to build a lasting bond.
A 19 year old fiancée asks if she should marry her 20 year old partner before his two week military service, despite parental refusal. The columnist questions maturity, urges consideration of real marriage duties, and notes wartime lessons about hastily arranged marriages and military life.
A reader asks whether marriage to Tom is worth leaving her parents, especially her mother, and taking on permanent, full responsibility. The letter discusses family duty, independence, and commitment in contemplating a life with him.
Kay Sherwood offers practical advice on placing and maintaining pianos in small rooms. Recommend locating away from heat sources and direct sun, using color to camouflage bulk, and rethinking layout to fit space. Regular tuning after moves and careful cleaning of keys with separate cloths are advised.
In her guidance column MAH Mary Haworth counsels readers through The Journal format. She notes cautious, thoughtful remedies rather than mail or personal interviews.
Rinse with a damp cloth and polish with a dry cloth. Moths seek the piano interior, especially the felt. For grand pianos place a moth preventive on cart board. For uprights, fasten bags of moth crystals inside at each end of the instrument.
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