Dear Abby letters spark switchboard debate on daily calls
Readers weigh in on a wife calling her husband at work every day to say I love you. Letters explore impact on operators, promotions, busy signals, and workplace dynamics with varied opinions from switchboard workers and readers.
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Abby
Dorothy Uehlein
L.A
Cal
Miss Jones
Miss Smith
Everthing
Judith Mitchell Weds Steven Geiser at St Jude Church
Judith R. Mitchell and Steven M. Geiser wed at St. Jude Church on Feb 15. The bride, daughter of Neva and Ray Mitchell, wore a gown designed by her mother. maid of honor Gail E. Brooker and best man Patrick Geiser stood by. The couple held a reception at the bride’s home. Judith is Avon High School alumna. Steven is a graduate of Elyria High School and attended Lorain County Community College, employed at Steamway Products in Westlake.
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St. Jude Church
Judith R. Mitchell
Steven M. Geiser
Neva H. Mitchell
Miriam Ave
Avon
Raymod T. Mitchell
Brockley Ave
Sheffield Lake
Geiser
Michael Geiser
Windsor Dr
Gail E. Brooker
Patrick Geiser
Avon High School
Mr. Geiser
Elyria High School
Elyria
Lorain County
Why did the guitar get dusty
A humorous column notes a Christmas guitar hobby fades as practice proves slow and kids lose interest. It cites AMC findings that music amateurs rise yearly, with piano guitar and organ popularity. Marion Egbert urges parents to match instrument to interest, avoid nagging, and split practice into short sessions to keep sparks alive.
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Johnnie
The Teacher Time and the Student’s Focus
Dear Mrs. R answers a reader about balancing attention in class and the duty to help every child, then shifts to study habits. The reply stresses teacher responsibility to all learners and advises self discipline to overcome distraction and get started on work.
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Atement
China Machado Posed Nude for 1961 Harper's Bazaar
China Machado, famed model and new creative fashion director of Harper's Bazaar, is profiled as a central figure in 1960s fashion. The piece covers her background, Central Park West apartment, design influences, and role in bringing fashion to television and global design dialogue. It notes her mixed heritage, Shanghai upbringing, and work with Diana Vreeland.
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Avedon
West Side
Central Park View
China Machado
Harper’s Bazaar
Sanna Lurie
China
New York
Diana Vreeland
Nancy White
Central Park West
Ring Lardner
Blanche
Manuela
B.C
Pho
Oscar de la Renta
Bill Blass
California
Rudi Gernreich
Hanae Mori
Japan
Researchers query on foods
New York researchers survey women on desired supermarket foods. They prefer calorie free versions of spaghetti and pizza and pie fillings plus calorie free liquor. Current low calorie items include liquid sweeteners carbonated beverages whipped toppings salad dressings and soft drinks.
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New York
UPI
Fishermen’s Knit Sweaters Promise Easy Knit Directions
A guide introduces handsome fishermans knit sweaters to be produced with simple instructions using a four ply all purpose cream yarn infused with natural oils.
Calendar of events for local groups in Elyria Canton and area
Calendar of events lists Women of the Moose Elyria Chapter 907 at Moose Hall eight p m program Elyria Republican Women's Club Monteith Hall eight p m St John PTL school eight p m Ladies Auxiliary 11 Canton Lorain 93 IOOF Hall eight p m Elyria Assembly 13 Order of Rainbow for Girls Masonic Temple seven p m
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Women of the Moose
Elyria
Moose Hall
Elyria Republican Women's Club
Monteith Hall
St. John Ptl
Ladies Auxiliary
Canton
Lorain
IOOF
Elyria Assembly
Order of Rainbow
Masonic Temple
Two coats extend life of exterior paint
Chalky white and pastel exteriors can show chalking as a normal condition. Excessive chalking means shorter paint life. Apply two generous coats to extend the job’s longevity.
Chronicle-Telegram Briefs Feb 24 1968 Elyria Ohio
Brief news items from Elyria and surrounding areas reported by the Chronicle Telegram. Local happenings include community concerns, school activities, and civic notices affecting residents of Elyria and nearby towns.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Ohio
Mon
YWCA Consultant to Visit Elyria and Lorain Chapters
Roberta Chapman, YWCA national staff field consultant for the Central Region, will visit Elyria YWCA Tuesday and Wednesday and Lorain YWCA Thursday for conferences with staff and volunteers. Elyria hosts a luncheon at noon Wednesday at Holly Hall with the board, trustees, and staff attending.
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Roberta Chapman
YWCA
Central Region
Elyria Ywca
Lorain
Midwives praised in new study
New York reports that nurse midwives in uncomplicated pregnancies yield shorter labor and high spontaneous delivery rates. Johns Hopkins study, funded by Rockefeller Foundation, compared nurse midwives with doctors and found better prenatal attendance and lower fear-related stress, noting a looming obstetrician shortage.
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New York
Johns Hopkins
Redbook Magazine
Rockefeller Foundation
Redbook
Merchandise Social Party at St Teresa Church Hall
A merchandise social event is scheduled for Tuesday at St Teresa Church Hall on Abbe Road in Sheffield with doors opening at 1 p.m. Proceeds and vendor participation details are not listed in the reachable text.
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St. Teresa Church Hall
Abbe Road
Sheffield
Oper
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