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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1964
Page
11
Readers seek guidance on wedding plans demands and humor in marriage. A sentimental note urges keeping past memories, while another on repetitive old jokes asks how to respond kindly without causing hurt or hypocrisy.
A reader urges brides to coordinate with their clergyman on wedding procedures and music. The letter complains about brides insisting on frills and tiny attendants, noting churches often have long standing rituals and rules.
A reader asks if an invitation to a wedding ceremony and reception requires a gift when the couple is unknown. The only link is the groom’s mother living across the street and a distant acquaintance with her husband. The letter raises etiquette concerns about gifts.
A reader is advised to write to Abby in care of The Monroe Evening Times for a personal reply and to include a stamped self addressed envelope for a response.
A note offers Abby’s booklet How To Have A Lovely Wedding for 50 cents. Send payment to Abby Box 69700 Los Angeles California for the booklet.
CHICAGO The National Safety Council estimated between 550 and 650 persons might be killed in traffic accidents over the Christmas weekend. The period runs from 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec 24, to midnight Sunday, Dec 27. The council said a nonholiday 78 hour period would yield about 450 deaths.
The Chicago ZIP code system speeds parcel post and reduces workload, ending last year’s backlog that left gifts arriving in January. Postmaster officials credit finer distribution and ZIP centers for a 17 percent drop in parcel post handled and promise timely deliveries this season.
Today in history recalls George Washington resigning as commander in Annapolis in 1783 and U S Marines surrendering Wake Island to Japan in 1941. The notes also cite Maryland cession of federal district land in 1788 and other dated events.
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