Dear Abby readers weigh wedding invites and manners
A reader asks if it is proper to invite or decline a church wedding and whether a gift is required. Abby says skip the wedding if unwanted and that a gift is optional regardless of attendance. A second letter wonders why single friends rarely reciprocate invitations for meals or outings. Abby says many singles do reciprocate. some feel invited out of charity. A third letter about a new resident sharing confidences prompts advice on handling social friction without overt confrontation.
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Abby
Old Residents Voice Private Thoughts On Plans
A fragment suggests older residents refrain from discussing plans with others. The text hints at moral concerns and seeks guidance or a candid personal reply. The plea mentions parents as friends and asks for tonight’s full message.
Memorial Service For Harrisonburg Court Clerk Gentry
U S District Court in Harrisonburg will hold a memorial service for Clarence E. Gentry the longtime court clerk who retired a year ago after 28 years of service. Federal Judges Ted Dalton Thomas Michie and John Paul will participate in the service noting his death in March.
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Harrisonburg
U.S. District Court
Clarence E. Gentry
Ted Dalton
Thomas J. Michie
John Paul
Gentry
Caspian Sea confirms largest lake by area at 143550 square miles
The Caspian Sea measures 143550 square miles, establishing it as the largest lake on Earth by surface area.
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Caspian Sea
Earth
Farm Population Share Revealed For United States
A new statistic shows one in eighteen people in the United States reside on a farm. The figure highlights rural living patterns and agricultural communities nationwide.
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United States
Library Adds Three New Films to Lending Collection
Handley Library lists three new travel films in color: City of Many Faces about Vancouver with parks beaches and activity. Laurentians in White highlighting winter sports and carnival. Yukon Old Yukon New showing Klondike gold rush routes. Films available now for 16 mm projectors. group use titles to be booked two weeks ahead. about 500 films on varied subjects also accessible.
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Handley Library
Vancouver
B. C
Laurentians
Yukon
Richmond
Drought Helps Fisherman Find Lost Ring
In Shreveport Louisiana AP report E L Brewton won relief from a lost ring after returning to Caddo Lake and searching the mud for about thirty minutes. The dry conditions lowered the water revealing the spot where he had dropped the diamond ring.
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Shreveport
Levis
E.L. Brewton
Caddo Lake
Congressman Raps Council on Medicare Stand
In Miami Beach the City Council voted to back President Kennedy's Medicare for the aged and sent letters to congressmen. Rep. A Sidney Herlong criticized the move saying the council overstepped and knows nothing about the issue.
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Miami Beach
Fla
International Convention of Christian Churches
Disciples of Christ
Congressman Raps
Council On Medicare
Miami Beach, Fla
Kennedy
A. Sidney Herlong
Florida
Earthquakes Surpass a Million Annually Says Study
Research notes that global seismic events exceed one million yearly with most quakes being minor and undetected by the public. Scientists call for better monitoring to assess cumulative impact on regions and infrastructure.
Strasburg AARP Chapter Holds Regular Meet
The Strasburg Chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons held their regular meeting Saturday with good attendance. R L Hepner executive vice president was in charge. Mrs. Robert Fisher presented the program. Nominating committee members named Wilson Wheeler chairman Clarence Wilkins Raleigh Davison Mrs Effie Stine Mrs Ira Kern and Mrs Cornelia Truluck. Election of officers set for November 9.
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Strasburg
American Association of Retired Persons
R. L. Hepner
Robert Fisher
Wilson Wheeler
Clarence Wilkins
Raleigh Davison
Effie Stine
Ira Kern
Cornelia Truluck
Reverend Charles D. Kean Dies at 53 Rector of Epiphany
The Rev. Dr. Charles D. Kean, 53, rector of Epiphany Episcopal Church since 1954, died Wednesday.
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Episcopal
Washington
Charles D. Kean
Epiphany Episcopal Church
Mothers Should Stay in Dentist's Waiting Room
Atlantic City report says mothers should not remain in the treatment room for their children's dental work. Dr. Walter Schwartz of Rozelle Park New Jersey presented at the American Dental Association meeting noting that a waiting room keeps very young patients calm and cooperative.
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Atlantic City
Walter Schwartz
Rozelle Park
N.J
American Dental Association
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Dr. Schwartz
Vin& Registered
Wedding Bells Diamond Ag
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Larry Moore
Mgr
Low Winchester
Virginia Mohawk
Gewelers
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