Ann Landers column letters on teens and parenting
Readers reply to a teen letter about back seat driving and parental criticism. A mother shares samae frustrations with teens and a Nebraska jeweler writes about engagement ring refunds. Ann Landers weighs in with guidance and a youthful dating risk, urging patience and communication.
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Dust Mop Tricks For Floors And Glassware
Household hints cover dusting with a dust mop before washing floors to cut mop rinsing needs, sweeping with a dust mop for kitchen floors, baby bath safety using a plastic laundry basket in the tub, inverted muffin tin as a glass drainer, and keeping marshmallows soft by sealing jars or freezing the bag to extend freshness.
Perfection in Bridge Slam Finesse and Careful Play
A par contest hand shows the slam easy to bid but tricky to play. Opening king of hearts, then A hearts, A K spades, and A K Q diamonds tests break and finesses. If diamonds split 3-3 and clubs fail, bad luck looms but tight technique minimizes luck’s impact while aiming for a lead-pipe club finesse.
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Worry Clinic Advice On Polly Case And Premarital Dilemma
Dr. George W. Crane counsels Polly G. a 17 year old high school senior facing pregnancy. He contrasts sexual attraction with true love, urges telling her mother, considering unwed mother homes, and adoption as options. Readers are urged to request his booklet by mailing 20 cents and a stamped return envelope.
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Granny Annie
Ann Landers
Polly
May 11 in History and a Divorce Notice
Today marks May 11 1955 with milestones from 1858 Minnesota statehood and 1647 Peter Stuyvesant becoming New Amsterdam governor. A legal notice in Butler County Ohio announces Daisy Lathorpe’s divorce petition filed April 28 1965 with response deadline June 12 1965.
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Donald M. Gose
Darning Gloves Darning Tip From Pocket Atlas
A handy method for mending a torn glove fingertip suggests dropping a marble inside the finger. The marble acts as a fitting darner egg, supporting a smooth repair and easier stitching.
Papered bathroom door blends walls with washable wallpaper
A door cover idea suggests washable wallpaper to harmonize with bathroom walls. It cleans easily like paint and pairs with a luncheon plate of cottage cheese, crisp greens, cooked prunes, sliced oranges and paper-thin red onion rings for a simple, light meal.
Quick Hem Repair Tip Using Cellophane Tape
A practical note suggests using plain cellophane tape to mock hemming for quick emergency repairs. Apply small tape pieces to test length, try on garment, then sew hem and remove tape. This avoids pin holes and snagging, though not all fabrics respond equally well.
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