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Newspaper
The Gazette
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1978
Page
11
The letter column features Frank in Florida asking about a widow rumored to swing and Abby’s sharp reply mocking his view of her as a “high class lady.” A second reader, Teen Tears, seeks guidance on leaving school to marry at 17. Abby advises finishing high school and not using marriage to escape home life.
The piece explains the ancient custom of throwing rice at weddings and its symbolism of fruitfulness and protection from evil spirits. It notes the modern practice and how it arose from historical beliefs. It also mentions tying shoes on the car and includes a short puzzle section called The Riddle Box and The Trick Box with three questions and answers.
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