Curved Darts Help Fix a Difficult Coat Fit
A reader seeks guidance on correcting a curved dart starting at mid armhole that causes poor shaping. The advisor outlines transferring dot marks to underlining before removing pattern, sewing busting along each dart leg to prevent layer separation, and accurately easing the center slash to align dots. If needed, rip out and retrace the front on a flat surface to retransfer markings and retry steps 2 and 3.
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Sandra
Julie Stewart
Julie
Negative double leads to heart game in skilled bridge play
The Aces demonstrate the negative double in bridge. South Mark Blumenthal pursues a heart game with North signaling strength by doubling for a bid rather than penalties. Despite West's club lead and misfired defense, declarer secures nine tricks and makes the contract through careful play and precise discards.
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West
North
South Mark Blumenthal
Aces
East
Declarer
Faut
Rufp
Dear Abby Advice on birth certificate and parenting guidance
A reader asks about naming the father on a forthcoming baby's birth record while he refuses responsibility. Abby urges contact with local Legal Aid Society before deciding. Additional readers inquire about warning children near hazards. Abby advises balancing concern with not policing others.
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Abby
CHOC Calendar Drives Support From Orange County Guilds
Calendar sale runs September 1973 through September 1974 benefiting the CHOC hospital. Rocking Horse Guild members sell at local centers with a one dollar donation per calendar, supporting 31 CHOC clinics for underprivileged families and uninsured children. Since 1964 CHOC has treated over 200000 patients birth to 17 years regardless of background.
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Rocking Horse Guild
Children’s Hospital of Orange County
CHOC
Children’s Hospital
Orange County
Problems? ABBY Box No 60700 An Calif 90009
A terse notice requests ABBY Box 60700 in California zip 90009 and asks that a stamped self addressed envelope be enclosed.
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Abby
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