Dear Laura Jean and Mrs Mayfield column on marriage roles
A reader writes about a husband who relies on his wife for daily decisions and care. Laura Jean advises setting boundaries, encouraging mutual reliance, and reclaiming shared responsibilities to restore balance. A separate letter from a reader seeks contact for a Parkinson's patient, naming John Messemer of Madisonville Ohio and requesting reader cards.
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Mayfield
John Messemer
Bramble Ave
Madisonville
Ohio
Higher Gloss and Polishing Rules for Furniture
Higher Gloss an ail polish gives a higher gloss to furniture than a wax polish. But furniture must be polished more often when oil is used. Remember you can't switch polishes midstream if you start with wax. A waxed piece of furniture must be re finished before an oil polish is used.
Wash as You Go Saves Dishes After Meals
Learn to wash utensils while waiting for vegetables to cook. Rinse and place used items in the rack to drain, reducing a large batch of dishes at the end of the meal.
At Our Age Says Freedom Comes From Living Fully
The piece argues that aging is not a limit but a mindset. It celebrates pursuing interests and joy beyond years, noting menopause as a transition rather than a barrier and urging a positive view of aging, with energy, travel, and new freedoms. It highlights women embracing life, children, and activities without the stigma of age.
Smart Women Use Petri’s Boxed Wool Storage
An ad touts Petri’s concrete vault for boxed storage of woolens. It promises no math worry and doubled closet space for one dollar per month for two large boxes holding 20 garments. Garments are kept freshly cleaned and pressed on request with free insured pickup via Miss Lyons Hemlock 66291.
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Petri
Miss Lyons
Hemlock
Auxiliary Installs New Arthur L. Peterson Unit 27 Leader
Mrs. Jesse A. Burckle was installed as president of Arthur L. Peterson Unit 27, American Legion, with Mrs. Max Ellison officiating. Also taking office were Willie Lou Pough as first vice president, Joetta Palfrey as second vice president, Phyllis Withee recording secretary, Bess Jacobsen corresponding secretary, Gertrude Dalot treasurer, and Margaret Redfield chaplain. Mrs. C. H. Martinson presided as mistress of ceremonies. unit presidents aided under Mrs. Ted Bowen chairmanship.
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Jesse A. Burckle
Arthur L. Peterson
American Legion” Auxiliary
Max Ellison
Burckle
Willie Lou Pough
Joetta Palfrey
Phyllis Withee
Bess Jacobsen
Gertrude Dalot
Margaret Redfield
Waffles and TV Time Save Evening Viewers
In a light feature by Mildred K. Flanary the piece suggests simple snack ideas for viewers: an electric toaster and frozen waffles to keep the family gathered during programs. It notes plans for January 1958 weddings of Joan Burrell and James E. Henry, with Joan a Jordan High School graduate.
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Mildred K. Flanary
Independent
Prose-Telegram
Home ‘Economics
Tjather
Elmer Burrell
Joan
James E. ‘Henry
James A. Henry
Miami, Fla
Jordan High School
Handling a Defiant Four-Year-Old By IYER ELDR ED
A mother writes about a four year old boy who defies her daily. An expert urges less harsh discipline and more consistent expectations. The key is to treat the child as capable of listening and to reward timely obedience rather than constant clamping down.
Cast iron frying pan praised for heat retention
The piece extols cast iron pans as the most useful cookware for a woman. It notes slow even heating, good heat retention, reduced likelihood of burning food, and easy washing.
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