Strategies to outwit football watching husbands
A first person humor piece by Nancy Karnath on surviving a football obsessed spouse. The narrator details tactics to divert attention from televised games toward picnics, study time, river and boat themes, and shared projects with her Southern Illinois husband and daughter.
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Nancy Karnath
Southern Illinois University
Illinois
Dear Daughter of a Delinquent Mother Explains a Grandmother’s Living Choice
Granddaughter seeks guidance as an elderly mother and her widowed companion, both near retirement age, cohabit for economic and care reasons. Dear Abby advises no judgment or excuses, urges open conversation with grandchildren, and places the onus of explanations on the mother. A harsh reader responds angrily defending elderly caregiving.
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Ann Landers
Mother
Florida
No Trump Slam Scare From Jacoby Led By Misguided Bid
In a bridge column Oswald and Jim Jacoby analyze a six club contract where South errs by bidding two notrump over one diamond. South tries a heart elimination plan but misreads the menace, leading to a narrow slam chance that hinges on timing and card play.
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Oswald
Jim Jacoby
North
South
West
Declarer
Lucky 4H Club Earns A Rating At State Fair
Prosperity's Lucky 4H Club received an A rating at the Illinois State Fair. Their share the fun act was titled An Old Legend.
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Prosperity
Steamed Clams for Each Guest Planned at Meal
A simple guidance notes serving steamed clams, estimating one quart per person for the meal. The suggestion emphasizes generous portions of soft shelled clams to accompany the dish.
Tomato and Wax Bean Stretching Tip
Heat drained wax beans with canned stewed tomatoes to stretch servings. This simple combination adds flavor and volume, making the meal more filling while using pantry staples.
Former Herrin Residents Wed in Oklahoma City Ceremony
Roberta Satterfield Arbuckle daughter of Mrs. Robert A Satterfield and the late Mr Satterfield wed Bob Mulkin at St Luke s Methodist Church in Oklahoma City J Chess Levern officiated The couple both former Herrin residents plan to reside in Enid Oklahoma after a Pensacola Beach honeymoon.
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Roberta Satterfield Arbuckle
Robert A. Satterfield
Herrin
Mr. Satterfield
Bob Mulkin
St. Luke’s Methodist Church
Oklahoma City
Okla
J. Chess Levern
Watchorn
Herrin Woman’s Club
GAC Finance Co
Mulkin
John Mulkin
Herrin Supply Co
Herrin Masons, Elks, Baptist Church
Eagle Lodge
Armour and Co
Process Meats
Tulsa
Oklo
Combination Ever: Can Chick Noodle with Tomato Soup
A reader asks if mixing canned chicken noodle soup with canned tomato soup is acceptable. Tips suggest testing small portions, considering flavor balance, and adjusting with salt or cream to create a cohesive blend.
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