Dear Abby letters reveal rising caller abuse and pestering sales appeals
A Dear Abby column exposes how aggressive telemarketing and unsolicited calls provoke abuse and frustration. Readers, lawmakers, and a Salem official weigh in on limits, while a library program and will advice offer unrelated local context and practical help. The letters highlight the tension between legitimate outreach and intrusions into personal time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
LEC Pdde
Clackamas
Ore
Public Utilities Commissioner
Salem
Garden Party Sponsored by Salvation Army Auxiliary at Rose Hill Manor
The Women's Auxiliary of the Salvation Army hosts a Garden Party at Rose Hill Manor on Saturday June 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include a flea market country store cake table fancy work hand crafts antiques and a food bar. Prizes awarded hourly and chamber music will be played for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Auxiliary of the
Salvation Army
Rose Hill Manor
Weekend bike ride to Gettysburg by Frederick Pedalers
The Frederick Pedalers schedule a Sunday ride to Gettysburg June 18. Bill Abrecht leads a Class C ride departing Electric Map parking lot at 1 p.m. An 8 mile group leaves Frederick Shopping Center at 8 a.m. led by Dan Lufkin. End with Elby's strawberry pie snack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Gettysburg
Bill Abrecht
Electric Map
Elby's
Free State
People's Drug Store
Dan Lufkin
Summer Reading Fun at C Burr Artz Library Children’s Room
The article promotes the Summer Reading Club at C Burr Artz Library with programs for children up to age 14, lasting June to August 19, across branches in Frederick County. Enrollment requires eight reports by August 19 to earn a completion certificate, with a themed focus and weekday and Saturday activities, including filmstrips, puppet shows, magic shows, and movie screenings for various age groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Zolotow
C. Burr Artz
Frederick County
Emmitsburg
Middletown
Thurmont
Mrs. Frisby
Board of Education
Golden 50th for Kinnas of Damascus in spring ceremony
Mr and Mrs Forrest L Kinna observed their golden anniversary with a buffet at the American Legion Hall Damascus hosted by daughter Mrs Alan J Kilons Gaithersburg. Rev Ronald Hayes officiated and about 150 guests attended including educator Mr E Guy Jewel. The couple’s daughter and two grandsons were cited along with honors from President Carter and Gov Blair Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest L. Kinna
Damascus
Alan J. Kilons
Gaithersburg
Ronald Hayes
Clarksburg Baptist Church
Kinna
E. Guy Jewel
Jewel
Richard Montgomery High School
Comus
Gladys V
Spring of Boyds
Alan J. Kalons
Amoco
Bethesda
Washington, D.C
Kinna’s
Montgomery County
Carter
Jerry Hyatt
House of Delegates
Blair Lee
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Frederick County Association of Children With Learning Disabilities
Clover Hill Community Center
Fcacld
Teddi Deda
Sue Haak
Fcacldh
Mel Castle
Janice Currens
Eldersburg
Jim Ridenour
Tom
Gordon S. Gl
Mor
Elephant
Itdon
Sanpete
Missouri
Oklahoma
Jon Warren
Paariels
Europe
Hilary
Doe
Amy
Homer
Furia
Benji
Jay Tie
Ang Ge
Ana
Kinnas
American Legion Hall
Post 171
Orville Majors
Zanira Belser
Catoctin Overlook
Mt. Airy
Ehrich Braunschweig
Cindy Costello
Kelli Delaney
Kim Delaney
Cathy Jamitis
James Jamitis Jr
Arnold McGaha Jr
Susan Pazourek
Jackie Smeller
Brian Lee Smith
Clarksburg
Mr. and
Mrs
Forrest L. Kiana
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Marker
Ere
PSG
Katy
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