Dear Abby stamps and birthdays a funny mix of woes
Abc, a column from 1971, features readers venting about stamp collecting spouses, neglected birthdays, and weighty self-image issues. Abby offers light but pointed replies, advising focus on affection and small gestures rather than arguments.
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Abigail van Buren
Chicane Tribune-N. Y. News’ Synd., Inc
Abby
DAILY CROSSWORD ACROSS
Across clues list items from 1 to 69 with definitions for a filled puzzle. The page presents a standard crossword grid style with terse hints including ancient Asian 5, composer of verse 20, and Hindu garment 60. The puzzle spans multiple theme entries and common crossword words.
Yesterday's Puzzle Solved Tri 1 Form 2 Reverence 3 Kind of agent
A list of crossword clues with numbered entries from 5.12/71 includes terms like reverence one form two, types of agents, venerable Roman figure, ceremonial staff, funeral oration, two mythic friends, and Greek letter.
Rest-Worship Services and Mother's Day Gatherings
Rest-Worship services are set for next Sunday at 7 p.m. and school will run as usual at 10 a.m. The Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet with Mr and Mrs Edward McDonald in Kernstown Saturday at 7 30 p.m. Miss Esther Ridgeway conducts the topic program. The Ridgeway family marked Mother's Day together.
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Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Wll
Edward McDonald
Kernstown
Esther Ridgeway
C.E. Ridgeway
Barbara Gouchefour
Marion Gouchefour
Roger Siford
Washington, D.C
Virgil Fiddler
Emma_Ridgeway
Ridgeway
Frances Patton
Raymond Shiley
Melvin Clarke
Richard Custer
Lewis Clarke
Edgar Clarke
Henry Ball
Goldie Clarke
Eileen Clarke
Meredith Ashwood
Douching Not Best for Birth Control
This reader asks if douching after intercourse prevents pregnancy. Dear Reader says protection is possible but far from enough and advises abstinence at the critical period, plus options like the pill and intrauterine device. Emphasizes discussing with a family doctor and notes vasectomy as a safe, inexpensive method for couples who have completed their family.
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Dr. Lamb
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