Ann Landers and readers clash over family woes and voices
A reader asks how a 15 year old can escape a home with an alcoholic father keeping a lover nearby. Ann Lands advises counseling and school or church support rather than running away. A second letter praises a broadcaster's enduring radio appeal despite a harsh voice. A third clarifies the meaning of “At home after December 1st” on a wedding notice. The exchange showcases advice, feedback, and etiquette concerns from readers.
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Ann Landers
Ann
NBC Radio
Rusty
Paul J. Barnes
AFTRA
Paul
Births in Middletown Monroe and Goshen Areas
Mr and Mrs Roland Handy of Middletown welcome a daughter Erin Maureen born November 27. Mr and Mrs John Scherne of Monroe welcome a daughter Tracy Ann born November 27. Mr and Mrs Clifford Merritt of Goshen welcome a son Joseph Vincent born November 28. Mr and Mrs Russell Hope of Highland Mills welcome a daughter Faith born November 30. Mr and Mrs Delmont Benjamin of Goshen welcome a son Delmont Dean Jr born November 30. Mr and Mrs William Koseliak of Florida welcome a daughter Mary Elizabeth born November 30.
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Roland Handy
Middletown
Erin Maureen
John Scherne
Monroe
Tracy Ann
Clifford Merritt
Goshen
Joseph Vincent
Russell Hope
Highland Mills
Faith
Delmont Benjamin
Delmont Dean, Jr
William Koseliak
Florida
Mary Elizabeth
Newburgh Area Parents Welcome Ten Newborns in November
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Westbrook of Newburgh welcomed a son Joel Lee born November 16. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Sibble of Newburgh welcomed a daughter Jacqueline Ann born November 20. Mr. and Mrs. William Bedell of Hopewell Junction welcomed twin sons Peter James and Paul Michael born November 21. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Diamond of Cornwall-on-Hudson welcomed a daughter Pamela Michelle born November 21. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sager of Newburgh welcomed a son Andrew James Jr. born November 21. Mr. and Mrs. William Barber of New Windsor welcomed a son Michael James born November 22. Mr. and Mrs. William Christie of New Windsor welcomed a son William John born November 22. Mr. and Mrs. Makr Wilson of Newburgh welcomed twin daughters Hope Elizabeth and Jennifer Lea born November 22.
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Paul Westbrook
Newburgh
Joel Lee
Horace Sibble
Jacqueline Ann
William Bedell
Hopewell Junction
Peter James
Paul Michael
Stephen Diamond
Cornwall-on-Hudson
Pamela Michelle
Andrew Sager
Andrew James Jr
William Barber
New Windsor
Michael James
William Christie
William John
Makr Wilson
Hope Elizabeth
Jennifer Lea
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