Poem offers comfort from Ann Landers column
A reader shares a painful note about suicide and finds solace in Edward Arlington Robinson's poem Richard Corey. The letterist, J.H.E. of Chicago, recalls the impact of the poem and asks to share it with Ann. The page also includes readers' questions on disability respect, gossip and etiquette, plus Ann's guidance and a book promotion.
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Ann
Edward Arlington Robinson
J.H.E
Chicago
Ann Landers
All I Want Is You on Thanksgiving Day Prayer
A devotional reflection urges readers to thank the Giver rather than seek gifts. It recalls a boy asking for nothing but his father, and cites scripture promises to pray, seek, and knock. The message emphasizes gratitude, trust, and petition framed by Thanksgiving.
Scandia Salad and Relish Salad Crowded Luncheon Menu
Scandia Salad inspired by a Danish recipe combines macaroni and herring with apples scallion and a mayo sour cream mix. Golden Relish blends cabbage onion sugar lemon juice and spices into a tangy quart yield for informal parties. Kraut Kielbasa Potatoes Green Beans and Dark Bread complete the Supper Fare, featuring sausage sauerkraut and caraway in a 30 minute simmer for four servings.
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Cecily Brownstone
Associated Press
Dale Evans urges action against child abuse epidemic
New York AP Dale Evans Rogers calls child abuse a national crisis. She cites rising rates and warns 1.9 million children could be seriously harmed or killed annually if trends continue. Evans, an actress and Roy Rogers partner, notes her nine children and her work with child welfare groups and researchers.
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New York
Dale Evans Rogers
United States
Miss Evans
Roy Rogers
Billy Graham
Oral Roberts
Rex Humbard
Nashville
UCLA
Children’s Hospital
Los Angeles
American Humane Association
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Gifts Exchanged at Beta Sigma Phi Christmas Party
Zeta Psi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its annual Christmas party at Melba Davee’s home on December 1. Members drew new secret sisters for the year, shared gifts, and prepared stockings for residents of the rest home. Attendees included Connie Huffman Carol Coulter Pam Allen Ruth Braden Lyndia Thomas Elaine Capers Lynn Nance Becca Hooker Norma Patterson Melba Davee Cheryl Jackson Becky Allen Shirley Coleman Delores Hill Cletha Hooper Lynell Roberts Carol Hambers Kathy Royal Ginger Brookshire Janice Schwindt Sue Diaz.
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Zeta Psi
Beta Sigma Phi
Melba Davee
Connie Huffman
Carol Coulter
Pam Allen
Ruth Braden
Lyndia Thomas
Elaine Capers
Lynn Nance
Becca Hooker
Norma Patterson
Cheryl Jackson
Becky Allen
Shirley Coleman
Delores Hill
Cletha Hooper
Lynell Roberts
Carol Hambers
Kathy Royal
Ginger Brookshire
Janice Schwindt
Sue Diaz
Beta Phi
Barbara Helberg
Jo Ann Graham
West Virginia shepherds win praise amid bear threats
Helen Sneberger and sister Rosie Ketterman, famed as West Virginia’s best shepherds, manage a rugged Randolph County flock on Turkey Bone Mountain while bears roam nearby. After losing two sheep to a 350 pound male black bear, a state trapper captured the animal, highlighting ongoing wildlife conflicts in the region.
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Pickens
W.va
Helen Sneberger
Turkey Bone Mountain
West Virginia
Randolph County
Rosie Ketterman
Sneberger
Voras Haines
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Richard Corey
Gramps
Don Juan
S.S
Suburbia
Dale Evans
Parents Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous
Sisters Best Shepherds
Levi Garrett
Reyes
S. Oak
Gasstar
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