Dear Ann Landers Replies to Readers on Attitudes and Boundaries
A jumble of letters and responses from Ann Landers addressing parenting perfectionism with teens, gift wrapping as a metaphor, birth announcements and social rituals, family dynamics, and advice on handling relatives. The column toys with empathy, humor, and practical guidance while highlighting common misunderstandings in family communication.
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Ann Landers
Dear Ann Landers
Uncle Wallace
Wallace
Fellows
Joanna Gentry Engagement Announced in Carterville
Mr and Mrs J Wes Gentry of Carterville announce the engagement of their daughter Joanna to Donald A Stork of St Louis son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Stork of Walsh. Miss Gentry attended Southern Illinois University and is enrolled at Washington University School of Nursing in St Louis. She is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta and Washington University ROTC Angel Flight. She was Miss Marion and Miss Congeniality in the 1980 Miss Illinois Pageant. Mr Stork is a graduate of Walsh High School and Saint Louis University.
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J. Wes Gentry
Carterville
Joanna
Donald A. Stork
St. Louis
Arthur Stork
Walsh
Miss Gentry
Southern Iinois University
Washington University School of Nursing
Alpha Gamma Delta Social Sorority
Washington University Rotc Angel Flight
Marion
Stork
Legion Auxiliary clears record with 309 members
The Chester American Legion Auxiliary reports a new high in membership at 309 individuals. Membership chairman Mrs. Nora Hogrefe notes the group aimed for 306, exceeded the quota at 311 but achieved 309, including 3 reinstatees, 277 older members, 16 new members and 13 junior auxiliary members.
Leaders Hold Annual Dinner and Plans in Murphysboro Girl Scouts
Leaders of the Murphysboro Girl Scout Neighborhood Association held their annual leader appreciation dinner at the Logan House. The event featured Christmas greenery and candles, a nominating committee for the January election, and an annual dinner committee. Twenty three members and three guests attended, with troop Christmas projects discussed and carols sung.
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Murphysboro Girl Scout Neighborhood Association
Dee
Logan’ House
Billie Gleason
Sally Hoyle
Vernell Brooks
Skillet Croutons for Split Pea Soup
A simple method to toast white bread in a heavy skillet. Slice bread, butter lightly, cook on both sides over low heat until golden. Dice into small squares and serve with split pea soup for added texture.
Woman Miss Mae Unterofield Dies in Local Obituary
Readable fragments indicate a local obituary notice for Mae Unterofield, once known as Laide, detailing a death in a community setting. No further names or events are clearly confirmed in the readable text.
Mrs Brymer Sings At PTA Program
Mrs Brymer performs a Christmas program for the local PTA with accompaniment by Mrs Shirley Kendrick. A group singing session follows the Brymer program highlighting school parent teacher activities and community participation.
Mrs Gulley to Enter Air Force Nurse Corps
Mrs Jeanette Steele Gulley of Anna will enter the U S Air Force Nurse Corps as a first class nurse Jan 7 1982 after a four week training at Gunte Montgomery Alabama. She will be stationed at Keesler Field Biloxi Mississippi. She previously worked at University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago and Southern Hospitals Inc Carbondale.
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Gulley
AIR Force
Jeanette
Steele Gulley
Anna
Gunte Montgomery
Ala
Keesler
Biloxi
Miss
Ohio
University of Illinois Research and Educational Hospitals
Southernds Hospitals, Inc
Carbondall
John’s “School of
Nui
Saringtels
Ed’ Steele
Steele
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St. Nick
Carol Merrill
Carol
CBS- TV
Eulvan Hin
Tiffany's
D.J
D. J
Holiday
Zwick
Herrin
Joanna Gentry
Sparta Township High School
Southern Illinois University
Sigma.Pi
Alpha Delta Sigma
Naegele Advertising Company, Inc
Mary Willett
Fern Grammer
Jane Purcell
Edna Baker
Ruth Huppert
Elberta Fieldings
North Illnois Carbondale
Holiday Shoe Sale
Willhite’s
Famous
8. F. Goodrich Brand
Willemte
Carbondale
Mardale
Herring Marion Murphysboro
Laide
Wdna' Mae
Unter Ofield
Ronnie
Pronnie
West Popular
Harrisburg
Mrs
Louis Unfer Sr
RCA
TV1
Dianelle
Joseph Perrella
Munsingwear
Rogers
Laros
Artemis
Barbizon
Carters
Schrank
Her Majesty
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