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"Oneontd Star Sat, Jan. 10, 1959 'Ann Landers Says' Let Wife Discard Her Own Mementos Dear Ann: We've been married 10 years. My wite and I have had some flare-ups, but I don't think we fisht more than most married people (who are honest, thai is.) I work for a large concern and have been promoted four times since we married. Each promotion has meant moving to another city. The first time we moved I noticed my wife had a footlocker filled with old letters, pictures, souvenirs and junk previous boy friends.

She collected ashtrays' from restaurants every time she had a date. They arc all labeled. She has dancins shoes (also labeled) from 1S-15. The foot locker weighs about 100 pounds. I used to be irked at having the stuff around but I never said a word.

1 no care, but I'm i of hauling il around the country. would be an ideal i to get rid of it but 1 hate to look like a jealous husband. Shall 1 say something 1 Dear Sphinx: This "junk" belongs to your wife. If she wants to a it all over the world for "the next hundred years, let her. You've been a real shrewdie to keep your lip zipped.

Don't spoil it now. When your wife matures she will be able to throw the stuff out of her own accord. So long as she wants to drag it around, it menus she needs support for a sagging ego. Dear Ann: I read in your column recently about a father who never showed his 7-year- old daughter a affection. What do you think a a father who has three lovely children and ignore them all? The only time the children know for sure they have a father is when they do something he doesn't like.

He's right there to dole out the punishment. Otherwise you wouldn't know he lived under the a roof. I've never known him to give one of his children a compliment since they've been born. suggest professional help. He knows more than the experts.

Just print this letter sol he can see how he looks By Ann Landers through someone else's Maybe if he sees this in the newspaper it may get through to his peanut brain that something's wrong with his altitude. MOTHER OF-THREE FATHERLESS CHILDREN. Dear Mother: That hunk of ice you're living i was probably raised in a p- frccze. (What are your in- laws like?) The" dad who Jiim-tions only as a punitive asency had bettor prepare for a lonesome old age. Dear Ann: I am 17 years 'old.

Two years ago I went with a fellow who ruined my repmaiion. He was three years older and my parents warned me lhat he was had medicine. I i get into serious fortunately, spread the word all over a I was an mark. The thing a me most was his i esvryonc he gave me the air. This was not true.

I was one who broke il off. It took me six months to get over the hurt. Last week I ran into i guy at the roller rink. He was so a i 1 almost fainted. He said I had grown more a i than ever a a he'd like to take me out again.

lie hasn't called yet but I'm sure he i I'd love to go with i everyone. Don't you think I've got this i So you'd like to go out with "Bad Medicine" to And exactly what would you be showing them-- a you can get hit by a truck twice? The only good i about a bad experience is that we sometimes learn from it. Stay away from this character who caused you so much grief. He could do it again. To learn the booby-traps of teenage drinking, i ANN LANDERS' new booklet, "Teenage enclosing with your request 20 cents in coin and a large self-addressed, stamped envelope.

Send them to her in care of this newspaper i a stamped, sell-addressed envelope.) Mrs. Douglas Richard Cronk Miss Priscilla Reid Is Wed To Douglas Richard Cronk FRANKLIN--Miss Priscilla Jane Reid of Mount Sidney, Virginia, became the bride of Richard Cronk of Franklin, December 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the Salem Lutheran Church in Mount Sidney. The--1 bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Edson Reid of Mount Sidney, formerly of Franklin, and Mr. Cronk is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cronk of Franklin. The Rev.

C. B. Trotitman, pastor of the church, performed -the double ring ceremony in a candlelight service, before an altar hanked with bouquets of large chrysanthemums and white carnations with lighted candelabra at each side of the Mrs. C. B.

Troutman was the organist. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor length gown of white faille forming a cathedral train, V-neckline, long tapered sleeves, and filled no- dice laced with while ribbon. Her white net veil hung from a crown seeded with pearls. She carried a while Bible with a bouquet of red and white rosebuds. Miss Nancy A.

Reid, of Mount Sidney, sister of the bride, was was maid of honor. Her gown was of pink taffeta with an over- jikirt of white net, ballerina length, and she carried a cascade bouquet of pink carnations and purple ins. Miss Frances Cronk. of Franklin, sister of the bridegroom, was one bridesmaid and Miss Ruth Reid, of Mount Sidney, sister of the bride, was the second bridesmaid. Both wore ballerina gowns of blue taffeta wilh white net nvorskirt and carried bouquets of pink carnations and purple iris.

John G. Cronk, Franklin, was his brother's best man. Ushers were Howard D. Cronk, Franklin, brother of the bridegroom; James E. Reid, Mount Sidney, brother of the bride.

Roscoe Alexander, Harrisburg, and Stanley Wine of Mount Sidney. A reception for 90 guests was held in the church parlors. The bride's table was decorated with two big white wedding rings tied wilh white bow, decorated with white flowers and pine. On each side was wedding cake and lighted white tapers. The couple left for a wedding Mr.

and Mrs. C. R. Flos Miss Marjorie Miller (Tipple Photo) Miss Miller Is Engaged Mr. and Mrs.

Raymond F. Miller of 376 Chestnut Street, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Marjorie Sybil, to Mr. James Ford Van Dcusen, son of Mrs. Charles Moore of Oneonta. Miss Miller is a graduate of Oneonta High School, class of '5n and is now a senior at Oneonta State University Teachers College where she is a member of the Agonian Sorority.

Mr. Van Dcusen is also a graduate of Oneonta High School, class of '55 and is now a senior at Holy Cross College in Worcester, Massachusetts. Oneonfa Notes Five members of Tent 99. DUV went to Sidney Wednesday to install officers of Camp 71. Installing officer was Mrs.

Minnie Hashing guide. Mrs. Emma Andrews, chaplain, Mrs. Nellie Scoit. and color bearers, Mrs.

Ethel Johnson and Mrs. Anetta" Glenn. The following buyers from Bresce's havo been in the New York Market purchasing for Spring and Summer seasons: Philip W. Bresee, Mrs. Mary Stanton, Mrs Mary Dirvin, and Mrs.

Mary Fuller. Mrs. Sera.fen Is President" Of Newcomers The Newcomers Club installed new officers Thursday evening at the Wilbcr House. Past president, Mrs. Robert Status installed Mrs.

Richard Serafen as president; Mrs. John. Helmase, vice president; Mrs. Robert Wood, secretary and Mrs. James Mykytyn, treasurer.

The outgoing president was presented with a gift from the club. Each of the ndw officers received a rose corsage. At the meeting it was decided to have a ham raffle and a spring bake- sale. Following the installation, refreshments were served by Mrs. Stauss and Mrs.

William Engbretson. The new guests present were Mrs. William Beil, Mrs. Vernon Logan. Mrs.

William Evans and Mrs. William Dailey. Mrs. Haskin Is President Of Lodge Mrs. Charles Haskin was installed president of Autumn Lodge at the 1010F Hall, following a dinner at Joe and Mary's Restaurant.

Others installed were Mrs. A. Raymond Cranclall, past president; Mrs. William Whitney, vice president; Mrs. Walter Clough, secretary; Mrs.

Mary Rose, treasurer; Mrs. Ben Leib, collector. Also Mrs. A. Raymond Crandall.

chairman of trustees; Mrs. Walter Clough, second trustee; Miss (lelen Merrill, third trustee; Mrs. Leo Decker, Mrs. John MaGee, conductor, Miss Helen Merrill, inner guard; Mrs. Walter Clough, magazine correspondent; Mrs.

Francis Scully, musician; Mrs. Charles Haskin, dolegntc; Mrs. Mary Rose, alternate delegate and Mrs. A. Raymond Crandall, legislative representative.

Mrs. Clough and Mrs. Haskin acted as installing officers and Mrs. A. Raymond Crandall was thp marshal.

Mrs. Crandall presented Mrs. Haskin with a gift the Lodge and Mrs. Haskin gave each officer a gift. The charter was draped in memory of Mrs.

Ida M. Barnes and Mrs. Delilah M. Houghton. The next meeting will be January 19 in-the 100F Hall.

Area Meets HARTWICK Congregational- Christian Adult Bible classes, Monday, with Mr. and Mrs. Abram Bowman. EDSON CORNERS Home Demonstration Unit. 7:30, Tuesday, with Mrs.

Esther Lougheed; topic: more about new kinds of paint. SCHENEVUS FfiAM, Monday, Masonic Temple; installation of officers; dinner at 7:15 to preceed meeting. OTEGO Women's Civic Club, Monday, club rooms; annual meeting. PORTLANDVILLE Goodyear Lake Grange, 8, Monday, with Richard Lynch. ONEONTA NEWCOMERS CLUB installed new officers Thursday evening at the Wilber House.

Left to right are Mrs. Robert Stauss, past president, Mrs. Richard Serafen president, Helmase. 'vice president, Mrs. James Mykytyn, Miss Carlene Gillette Miss Nancy Jean Marsala Miss Elaine Oakes Miss Gillette Betrothal Is Miss Oakes Is Engaged Announced Will Wed Flos Couple Are Cruising Mediterranean Mr.

and Mrs. C. R. FIo.s Hobart. are again cruising the Mediterranean on the same ship, the "Vulcr.nia", which they caught at Gibralter 23 ago upon i return from their second trip to Australia and New Zealand.

The photo shows them being received by Captain Marra, mauler of the Italian luxury liner at a cocktail party New Year's eve. Mr. Flos is the retired foreign sales director of a Chicago textile manufacturer and is now living on his dairy larm "Fair- vale" in Hobart. Good Tip Apply a small cross patch of cellophane tope over the spot on your plastered wall in which you want to drive a nail to hold a picture. Then hammer the a i in and you will not have cracked plaster to dismay you.

ISE! HUNDREDS OF PRE-CUT PERCALE DRESS LENGTHS Yds. 36" wide Prints galore! Newest florals, geometries, abstracts. All in sunniest spring colors. All machine washable, high-count cottons. A fabulous buy! trip to the southern states.

Their future home will be in Alabama after the bride completes her teaching. The bride is a graduate from Franklin Central School, and from Oneonta State University College. She is member of the faculty of the Northside Elementary School, Staunton. Virginia. The i degroom graduated from Franklin Central School and from the Delhi Technical and Agricultural Institute.

He Served in the Air Force in Crete and will now be located in Alabama. Willard Gillette has announced the engagement of his sister, Carlene Gillette, to Gilbert E. Todd. son of Dr. and Mrs.

i L. Todd, Richfield Springs. Miss Gillette i daughter of the lale Mr. and J'rs. Carl F.

Gillette, Cherry The prospective bride is a graduate of Cherry Valley Central School and is a senior at Cortland State Teachers College, where she is a member of Arc- thusa sorority. Mr. Todd is a graduate Riclifield Springs Central School and has served with the Army. He is a student at Duke University, Durham, North Carolina. i June wedding is being planned.

Calendar of' Events Autumn Lodge, 1:30 p.m. today at Lewis Funeral Home, to atlend funeral of Mrs. Annie Spencer. St. James Auxiliary, 7:30, Monday, with Miss Caroline Jenkins, 59 Ford Ave.

Mrs. Merlin Ditmer to speak on Middle East. Mr. and Mrs. Sam F.

Marsala of Stamford have announced the engagement of their daughter, Nancy Jean to Raymond R. Gori. son of Mr. Amleto Gori of Brooklyn. A spring wedding is being planned.

Catho ics Form New Organization the spiritual direction of the Rev. George Phillips, a new Christian Home and Family group was formed Wednesday evening, comprised of mothers from St. Mary's Church. The purpose of the organization is for the sanctification of mother and child and to instruct the family in the religious care of children. Mrs.

John Brophy was named president, Mrs. Robert Barthe- inus, treasurer and Mrs. C. Jay Secord, publicity chairman. The first meeting was held at the home of Mrs.

Leroy House Mr. and Mrs. Carl Oakes have announced the engagement of their daughter, Elaine, to Seth Yerdon, son of Mr. and Mrs. DeForest Yerdon of Cherry Valley.

Miss Oakes is a graduate of the Springfield Central School and Morrisville Agricultural and Technical Institute in of nursing and is now employed at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. Mr. Yerdon is a graduate of Cherry Valley Central School and lias served three years in the Army. An April wedding is being planned. Captains appointed were Mrs.

Samuel Pondollino. Mrs. William Butler, Mrs. Thomas Mickle, Mrs. William Decker, Mrs.

Joseph Seider and Mrs. Tony Drago. On Sunday, April 5, all babies born in January, February and March wilh their parents will be blessed in St. Mary's Church. The next meeting will be held on-February 18 with Mrs.

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