Lesson in Engish By W. L. Gordon
Lesson in English outlines correct usage of GLAD AT and GLAD OF, notes mispronunciations of referable and encumbrance, offers synonyms for confidence and trust, and defines SIMULATE as assuming appearance without reality. It states the U S Mint held 74 million silver dollars with no new stamps since 1935.
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U. 8S. Mint
Dear Abby letters on finances trust and weddings
Readers send questions about marriage finances and trust. A woman asks if her fiancé is right to require her bank balance and to merge funds. Abby cautions that combining money signals shaky foundations for marriage while noting differing spending habits.
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Abby
Hand Care Advice for Attractive Nails and Confidence
The article urges keeping nails well manicured with oval shaping and gentle care. It recommends daily hand hygiene, carrying a nail file, and avoiding layering polish. Regular brushing and inspection help prevent dirt under nails and boost self confidence.
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Mary
Jean
Bridegroom Wears Gown as They Wed at Hospital
Phyllis Irene Jarvis of Gravesend England and Norman Barrett of Kansas City were married in Research Hospital Room 301. Both 25 met in 1960 in England. Phyllis faced entry delays. Norman, an Air Force Reserve member, was in casts after a March car wreck. He will remain in casts about three months.
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Kansas City
Phyllis Irene Jarvis
Gravesend
Kent
England
Norman Barrett
Research Hospital
Norman
Phyllis
United States
Air Force Reserve
Mrs. Barrett
Abby Advice Column Soapbox Fragment
Fragments of an Abby advice column with a plea for confidential personal replies. Reader asks about marital distance and lack of affection amid a chiding tone and requests a stamped response via the column’s mail address.
Modern Etiquette Q and A by Roberta Lee
A Q and A style excerpt discusses eye contact during conversation, appropriate notes of appreciation after bereavement, and utensil use for applesauce with pork. It offers concise etiquette guidance, including a simple thank you to a friend and advice to use a fork for applesauce.
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Roberta Lee
Mother
Rutabaga as Dinner Feature and 1961 Rosters Curiosity
Rutabaga appears in a weekday dinner plan with a minuscule sugar nutmeg butter mash recipe yielding four servings. A Baltimore AP report notes 1961 baseball rosters lack Stever Barber and Ron Hansen. Tony Kubek is listed with 153 games and a .276 average, leaving readers to guess their roles that year.
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Baltimore
Cub
Stever Barber
Oriole
Ron Hansen
Tony Kubek
Yankees
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