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Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1979

Page

7

Overturf Couple to Celebrate 56th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Ralph Overturf Route 3 Murphysboro will mark their 56th wedding anniversary on Christmas day at the home of their granddaughter Barbara Ker ley and her husband Richard Ker ley Route 3 Marion They have a son Ralph E Jr Carbondale a daughter Vida Haacke Herrin six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren Overturf retired from the Illinois Central Railroad.

Ralph Overturf Murphysboro Barbara Richard Kerley Marion Overturf Ruth Jenkins J. G. Jenkins Makanda Overturf Illinois Central Railroad Ralph E. Jr Carbondale Vida Haacke Herrin

Dear Ann Landers responds to self starvation harms

A reader vents anger at a Santa Rosa remark that a woman only needs be there for sex. The column pivots to discuss bulimia from self induced vomiting after meals, its health risks, and a plea for readers to learn about the disorder, with contact details for Vivian Meehan.

Ann Landers Santa Rosa Ignormaus Buddy Newport Vivian Meehan Ano

Untitled letter on family dispute and alleged disorder

A reader laments mislabeling by a previous statement and asserts sons imitate their father’s behavior. The letter cites personal family tactics and frustration with handling discipline, claiming no intervention has succeeded. It mentions address details in Northfield Illinois and a complaint about misattribution of illness.

Ann Landers Asta Anna Ilikai Bill Michael Scott Santa Claus Caribbean

Ann Landers on Sloppiness and Housekeeping

Ann Landers replies that blaming mothers-in-law for husbands habits is simplistic and that many women with messy mothers become good housekeepers. She emphasizes exceptions to every rule and warns against sweeping judgments, noting that personal efforts matter more than inherited traits.

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