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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1966
Page
4
Readers push back against Abby’s view of table etiquette arguing that hostesses should not be forced to push food or drinks on guests. They cite budget limits and differing dining expectations while insisting that offering and allowing guests to decide is proper. Out Our Way notes reflect varied household norms.
A reader recalls a baker who offered home baked bread and green apple pie to guests, but would not parcel small portions for a whole family. Another letter notes the guest who responds by offering to join if the host has something, highlighting social dynamics in sharing.
A reader criticizes host etiquette for serving food and drinks without asking guests if they want anything. The letter argues guests should choose to partake or decline and cites a relative who overfeeds at all hours.
Dear Abby letters reveal a pastor’s wife asking parishioners to stop feeding her husband to aid his diet. She notes clothing bursting at the seams and constant offerings make weight loss hard, urging consideration without naming towns or herself.
Readers are asked to write to Abby in care of The Monroe Evening Times for a personal reply. Enclose a stamped self addressed envelope or send one dollar to Abby for her booklet HOW TO WRITE LETTERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS.
Defense Department figures show Viet Nam combat deaths rose sharply in 1965 with 1,365 American servicemen killed versus 146 the previous year. By year end 1965 there were 181,392 U.S. troops in Viet Nam, up from 23,000 in 1964.
Details reach of accidental death of Gottlieb Stocker 34 years resident of Monroe with sister the late Mrs Fred Lengacher. Struck by car while crossing street to home died at hospital on December 17 1965. Survived by two children four brothers one sister and two grandchildren. Jehovahs Witnesses member. Funeral services held in East.
Mrs. William Polhill 90 longtime Lena and Freeport resident died after brief illness in Freeport Memorial Hospital. Born Loella Werkheiser Sept 12 1875 in Kent Township she married William Polhill who preceded her in death. Survived by children Floyd Nelson and six more. 11 grandchildren 39 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. Funeral at Lena Methodist Church with burial in Lena Burial Park.
Willie C Pieper 62 died at his farm home after a long illness. Born June 25 1903 in Lorain Township he married Bernice Saxby February 9 1929. He farmed in Kent and Red Oak areas twenty years before moving to Lena in 1965. Survived by wife four daughters and five brothers. Services 1:30 p m Saturday Seamon Funeral Home burial Highland Cemetery Pearl City. Friends may call after 1 p m tomorrow.
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