Mother Consideres Return to School for Family and Dream
A mother writes seeking advice on leaving her baby Timmy to study again. She worries about impact on him and whether to hire a caregiver. The note mentions regret at not finishing high school and balancing education with family duties. The piece also notes Indira Gandhi as India’s prime minister and Bandaranaike’s 1960 election in Ceylon.
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Dear Doris and Happy Day Letters on Family Roles
A reader panel discusses mother substitute choices for children, keeping a fiancé’s usher, church volunteer dynamics, adding part time help, and pursuing social work. Advice covers time, health, and balancing homemaking with study, resigning duties, and clarifying education requirements.
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Doris
Is Social Work The Career For You
Quick pitch on social work as a calling six years in the making. Offers a leaflet urging readers to send ten cents and their address for guidance. Notes Father Murphy of Rescue Incorporated supports ongoing dialogue between science and religion to solve human problems.
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Faith
Father Murphy
Rescue Incorporated
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