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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1972

Page

3

Dear Abby advice column readers and letters mix

Absent clear events, the page features letters to Dear Abby about family, travel, recipes, finances, and social etiquette. Topics include a widow's love triangle, a party charging guests for expenses, vacation plans with children, and individualism versus sharing recipes. The piece cites Abby’s guidance on relationships and personal boundaries.

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Dear Ele and the Wedding Dress Dilemma

A fragmentary reader advice page from a Texas newspaper shows multiple letters about wedding costs and family pressure. Bets on bridesmaid dress expenses and travel add up, with readers suggesting budgeting with relatives and pursuing practical options. The column blends personal finance, etiquette, and advice from “Ele” and “Walt” amid stray notes from Don and others.

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