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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 16, 1957
Page
6
A reader asks how to leave a love affair with a married man and restore a good name. Regina advises a brief firm note, return home, and resuming her life, while a 17 year old seeks help for temper and rebellion. Anne Hirst offers guidance and signs off inviting further questions.
Printed directions for Pattern 4659 Half size 14 to 24. Provides slimming lines and easy sewing suitable for smaller measurements. Includes size 16 with yardage and order details to Anne Adams, 123 Eighteenth St New Toronto Ont.
The guide says there is no fixed rule for placing a butter knife on plates but aligning with other silver is preferred. It affirms corsages should match gown color, and a gentleman may ask about gown color. It advises avoiding leaning across someone to shake hands, and if unavoidable be sure to apologize to the person you cross.
June is seen as a lucky month for weddings with many couples planning since January. The full moon on June 12 a Wednesday is considered the luckiest day while omens warn a June bride about hares and cats and promise happiness if she sees a spider or toad. A rare old custom had the groom placing gold pieces in the bride’s hand during the vow.
Medical expert Dr. David Davies from Maudsley Hospital notes a nervous condition called jitting jitters that grips men facing imminent marriage. Symptoms include anxiety weight loss insomnia and poor concentration. In many cases guilt about breaking off leads to hospitalization or fiancee support.
Gwendoline P. Clarke writes of busy Easter weekend on a farm with delivery of straw hens and a chicken pen. Neighbours hosted a farewell party as the Clarke family moves to a new home amid surveyors and roadwork.
A writer recalls plans for a final family meal in a long cherished house on Easter Sunday while noting changes nearby. A Hungarian woman fears reading a long awaited postwar letter detailing vanished family members. The Clarke’s move every Christmas era continues as relatives relocate to Niagara Falls Sudbury Peterborough Indian Road Elliott Lake. Blind River plans a new jail amid local crime concerns. Temperature hits 80 in shade and 90 in sun.
Roberta Lee explains if a wedding is postponed the same guest list generally stands. She notes exceptions for serious events like a death in the family or major financial reversals requiring a greatly simplified ceremony and a reduced guest list.
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