Dear Abby Explains Gift Givers and Teen Morality
Dear Abby addresses a reader who feels compelled to gift her niece despite knowing the gifts are opened and priced. The columnist suggests a gift certificate and clarifies that publishing a prior letter did not endorse premarital sex, inviting readers to write for a personal reply or Abby’s booklet.
Dear Abby Column Reader Notes Driver License Eye Color Quirks
A reader recalls license exam stories about eye color entries and odd answers. A Shawnee caller laments food shortages at gatherings and suggests coordinated hosting or gracious acceptance of contributions to ease the burden.
Dear Abby Death in family prompts meal sharing plan
Dear Abby writes about a death in a family and thanks friends for food. The writer asks why neighbors do not coordinate what to bring to avoid excess like 15 cakes 10 pies 12 dozen cookies and 8 bowls of jello.
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Dear Abby Letter About Gift Request Confusion
A reader describes receiving a private note titled CONFIDENTIAL TO PER PLEXED about sending gifts and asks Abby for guidance on the misdirected message and proper recipient etiquette.
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Price tags and sales slips in closed was a new fangled custom
A fragment discusses whether price tags and sales slips are a proper practice and notes a firm refusal. The speaker says the answer is no and mentions a niece who has exchanged something. The passage reflects social etiquette questions around gifts and consumer norms.
Confidential note to Mrs F. T. R. in Hartford
Confidential message to Mrs F. T. R. in Hartford indicates a private inquiry or instruction. Details are sparse but imply personal correspondence or a sensitive matter requiring discretion. Further readable context is unavailable in the segment.
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Washington schools beautification cuts window breakage
Officials report window breakage in nine Washington schools has been halved under Mrs. Lyndon Johnson's beautification program. Walter Washington of the National Capital Housing Authority notes 52 more district schools want in. He adds the program's impact extends beyond planting as students care for their schools. Last year DC school window breakage cost 119320 dollars.
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Haddinger Elected Worshipful Master of Monticello Lodge
Walter Haddinger was elected worshipful master of the Monticello Chapter of the Masonic Lodge. Harold M. Babler is the senior warden, Robert W. Getman junior warden, Clarence Loveland treasurer, Frederick S. Voe
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Trustees Broten Rabe Sell Rent Buy Hire Notice
Geli secretary and John Sten Broten and Emil Rabe trustees announce a sale rent buy and hire notice with contact Dial 325-5101 for details.
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