Dear Ann Landers readers share blunt reactions to pregnancy advice
A collection of reader letters critiques Ann Landers guidance on a 40 year old woman who just learned she is pregnant. Respondents joke about diapers, bottles, and PTA, while others reflect on motherhood, independence, and the difficulty of making instant decisions. A Sulphur Springs correspondent asks about height and possible growth treatments, which is addressed with caution about experimental options.
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Ann Landers
N.L
Sulphur Springs
Couple Feels Freed By Grand Ocean Escape Plan
In Peoria Ir AP Jack Triebel 53 and his wife Punky plan to quit the family clothes cleaning business after 35 years. They will sell their home and gear up a 40 foot sailboat at Annapolis and sail to the Caribbean by Oct 20 working odd jobs to fund life at sea.
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Peoria
Jack Triebel
The
Triebel
Punky
Thebel
Hunter
Field
Annapolis
Caribbean
Baby Christopher Dewayne Green Born To Milton and Charlenes
Charlene Dawn Macy is one year old on Aug 12 with grandparents Birdie Macy Ottawa RFD 3 Betty Moody 1441 S Maple and great grandmother Helen Kersley 1441 S Maple. Christopher Dewayne born Aug 12 to Milton and Charlenes Green 1109 N Poplar. Bryan is 22 months old. Grandparents Velma Green Wichita and Lawrence Bryan Sr Ottawa. Great grandmothers Elma Good Ottawa and Leila Hegle Williamsburg.
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Charlene Dawn Macy
Marrel D. Macy
Ottawa
Milton Green
N. Poplar
Christopher Dewayne
Christopher
Bryan
Velma Green
Wichita
Lawrence Bryan Sr
Elma Good
Leila Hegle
Williamsburg
Dennis Richards
Ash
Aug
Laura Denise
Harold Richards
Rantoul
Walter Burn
Red Pepper and Cheese Sandwiches and Weekend Brunch Menu
A homey weekend spread features red pepper and cheese sandwiches with walnuts and horseradish mayo, cherry tomato and cucumber sticks, frosted cupcakes, and a sausage and corn pancake batter. A birth notice notes Laura Denise, daughter of Dennis and family, with Ottawa and Rantoul relatives listed.
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Cecily Brownstone
Associated Press
WCTU District Elects Officers At Convention
The District I convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at the First United Methodist Church as Kansas WCTU prepares for its 100th anniversary in Lawrence next month. Officers elected include Mrs. Mary Black president and Marjorie Collins public relations. A memorial service honored Ruth Batdorf Titus Taylor Barnes and Lucy Titus.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
First United Methodist Church
Kansas
WCTU
Lawrence
Mary Black
Peggy Adamson
Emma Lou Sullins
Department of Education
Ermil Greenfield
Marjorie Collins
Fred Ackman
Ottawa
Ruth Batdorf
Lucy Titus
Mattie Taylor
Anna Barnes
Baby Named Sara Jean Born to Beckleys in Manhattan
A daughter born August 15 to Mr. and Mrs. Willis Beckley of Manhattan has been named Sara Jean. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hermreck of Williamsburg and Mrs. Leona Ross of Plainville. The baby weighed six pounds one ounce. mother is the former Lois Hermreck.
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Willis Beckley
Manhattan
Sara Jean
Leonard Hermreck
Williamsburg
Leona Ross
Plainville
Lois Hermreck
Club Forecast Thursday Tops 385 at Youth Center
The notice lists events at the Youth Center including Thursday activities for the Club Forecast at 1 p.m. with 385 attendees or a target, Friday Senior Club at 1 30 p.m., and Baxter Community potluck at 7 30 p.m. aimed at local residents.
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Baxter
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