Lovelorn Letters and War Brides in Dear Miss Fairfax
A reader asks if a 26 year old farmer’s son should marry a city girl, with Downtheaday advice praising country life and urging honest discussion. A mother writes about wives of soldiers in foreign theaters, noting visa figures from 1943 to 1945 and waiting spouses, plus pending arrivals and unissued visas. The page closes with a note on John Law and the poker chip in gambling history.
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Miss Fairfax
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Proper wedding gift etiquette and ideas from an old guide
Dear reader suggests sending one gift from both, with a card listing both names. Gift ideas include clocks, picture frames, centerpieces, crystal, linen, dishware or glassware. For greetings, use bride grooms separately with phrases conveying happiness and best wishes.
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Ration calendar notes for stamps and validity dates
The notice lists ration stamp validity through various dates with codes like 432 through D2 and 502 Crouch P2. It mentions changes for meat fat substitutes, new shoe stamps, and ongoing validity for certain stamps. It also notes violations of rules and the need to report infractions to authorities.
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Sweet Sixteen party planning letter to Mrs Beeckman
A reader asks about a teenage party color schemes and timing for invitations. Advice favors pink and white or red white and blue themes, suggests simple sandwiches and drinks, and recommends sending invitations three weeks to ten days before the event. The letter cites King Features Syndicate as source.
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King Features Syndicate
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