Dear Sylvia Sage column on advice and readers questions
A condensed column from Hutchinson News-Herald features reader letters and Sylvia Sage responses on topics including recovering a misplaced battery radio from a sailor, whether a bride should gift her groom, and whether a 46 year old woman is too old to wear sweaters. Advice emphasizes prudence, discreet approach with a chaplain, and financial practicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Sage
the Hutchinson
News-Herald
Hutchinson
Kangana
First Showing of New John Deere Tractors Set For August 29
Ottawa Tractor & Implement Co. to display six power sizes and thirty basic models of John Deere tractors on August 29. Glen Underwood touts 520, 620, and 720 Row Crop models as standout options with higher power, easier handling, and wider job adaptability. A full line of John Deere equipment and tools will accompany the tractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere
Ottawa
Ottawa Tractor & Implement Co
Glen Underwood
Proper attire guidance for an elderly woman and church wedding invite
Margaret asks what to wear. Sylvia Sage replies an older woman can wear sweaters and blouses with skirts if suited to her figure. She cautions two piece outfits accentuating a short, plump figure and suggests one color for height. For work cooking, an apron is worn. neat undergarments matter. She proposes synthetic fabrics to save on ironing and laundry. Sage answers a church wedding invitation etiquette question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Sage
Typhoid Fever Outbreak Ties Church Meeting in Mo
An outbreak of typhoid fever is linked to a church camp meeting near Neosho with 170 attendees July 20 29. Dr C Dauer notes cases in Oklahoma and Louisiana and alerts other states. Sanitarian F J H Moellenhoff cites contaminated water from a nearby well as the likely cause, with drinking use prohibited. About 400 attended the Springfield event drawing visitors from multiple states amidst stomach illness reports.
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Neosho
Here
C. Dauer
U. S. Public Health Service
Washington
Church of God
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Dr Dauer
Monark Springs
Colon Baccelli
Springfield
John W. Wilson
California
New Mexico
Kansas
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Etiquette guide on wedding invitations and gifts
The bride and groom’s families and acquaintance level influence gift or attendance choices. If you accept a reception invitation a gift is customary though not obligatory. You may attend the wedding with regrets for the reception, especially if you barely know the couple or are new to the community. Short okra pods noted as easier to eat than long ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Sage
Marcia
Mabel
New Contract For Telephone Workers
Western Electric Co announced a one year contract covering 18 000 telephone equipment installers nationwide. The Communications Workers of America union joined the announcement. The pact provides a general wage increase of 8 to 12 cents an hour plus fringe benefits.
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New York
Western Electric Co
The
Communications Workers of America
Union contract in effect retroactively after one-day delay
The agreement was dated yesterday for retroactive effect and includes more regional holidays, seven holidays for most installers, two wage boosts via reclassification, and a narrower gap between top automatic progressive and merit wage rates. The contract expired eight days ago amid intensive negotiations to avoid a walkout.
Havre Cowboy Wins Top Money at Colorado State Fair Rodeo
A bucking horse cowboy from Havre Montana edged the strongest Brahma bulls and wildest steers to claim the top rodeo money at the 1956 Colorado State Fair which concluded Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueblo
Colo.a
Buck Boyce
Havre
Mont
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