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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1963
Page
7
A reader mocks the woman who demanded purity before marriage. Ann Landers argues male chastity is not required by scripture, and experience before marriage does not guarantee harmony. She warns that pursuit of wild oats harms future relationships and emphasizes kindness and giving in marriage.
Readers discuss reactions to noisy eating and parental criticism. Ann Landers notes many teenagers seek free speech at home while some parents resist. Letters reveal varied views on how families should handle table etiquette and respect.
South ruffs the diamond, leads spades, then must decide to finesse or drop. Jacoby explains that finessing offers safety and a likely overtrick, while a drop could fail. If the finesse fails West gains a trump but must give it back. careful timing secures the contract through heart and club play.
The Chittyville PTA hosts a bake sale to fund furnishings for the new school section. The sale runs Saturday from 9 to 11 am at the Ben Franklin Store in Mervin.
Mrs Ferdinand Kramer of Chicago conducted an orientation session for new Carbondale League of Women Voters executive board members. The tea meeting Tuesday was hosted by Mrs James Benalger. She attended a regular board meeting as well. Kramer, long-time state board member, formerly chaired publications and finance and led the Highland Park chapter. A landscape architect, she serves on Hull House boards and spoke on office problems.
RINNE WETTIG announces the engagement of daughter Geraldine Wellig to Roger L. Rinne of Steele County. Patricia Anne Wellig is engaged to William A. Lewis of Evansville. Geraldine Wellig works at International Shoe Co in Evansville and Patricia Anne Wellig works at Egyptics. J B Presley of Murphysboro and Mrs Orma Rinne of Steeleville listed as families. An August wedding is planned.
In Carbondale the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 214 hosts Poppy Day activities with a meeting at 7 p.m. In Murphysboro the Railroad Pension Club holds a potluck supper at the home of Mr and Mrs J C Anderson at 840 North Street.
Mary Feeley advises a duo budget plan where both spouses split income and expenses with veto rights. The method reduces arguments and prevents overspending while allowing drapery purchases from each partner’s share. The letter highlights money as a two halves issue and praises joint management for harmony. The column answers questions on saving rates and real estate investments for retirement, emphasizing 10 percent savings and 3–6 months’ income in reserve before investing. Real estate can be profitable but requires expert local assessment and financial readiness.
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