She Can’t Wait |
For His Funeral

DEAR ABBY: We've been married for 34 years and my
husband has been at death's door half a dozen times but he's
always pulled through. He has a bad heart, one kidney, no

gall bladder, diabetes and cancer of the prostate. He's in the
hospital right now. If he should die this sumnier, what
should I wear to the funeral? . .

Thave a nice black chiffon dress trimmed in lace. Do you
think that would be too dressy? Also, how about a small
black hat with a black veil? Or would that look too much like
I'm dramatizing the role of the weeping widow?

Ifyou think the chiffon is too dressy, { will buy a more con-

long is it considered proper to wait before dating in public,
Thanks for not using my name.
. PREPARING IN PA,

DEAR PREPARING: Wear whatever you feel comfor-
don't rush out and buy « new blac outfit. He may live.

were so-sure it would be a girl, they had a girl's name picked
out but didn't even consider a boy's name. Well, you guossed
it, they had a boy. They named him ina hurry and a few days
later they were sorry they chose that name. They wanted to
change it but were told that since the birth certificate was
already filed it would eost a small fortune to change the
baby’s name. ;

Then they heard that as long as the baby had not been
baptized they could change the baby's name without any
trouble.

on 4 birth certificate? And does it matter if the baby has
been baptized or not?
MINNESOTA READER

DEAR READER: In Minnesota, if the baby is less than a
year old, there ja no fee to have the name changed. (This
applies to first names only.)

Between the ages of 1 and 7, there is a fee of $20. It mat-
ters not whether the baby has been baptized. Laws differ

.from state to state.

DEAR ABBY: I am recovering in the hospital from a suc-
cessful hip replacement operation. But I have encountered
another problem, though it's 4 minor one, comparatively
speaking.

I have received: A beautiful scarf with an enclosed card,
“Get well, Henry!" Signed, “Bob.” I know five Bobs. I

sale since it was dash transaction. :

‘Three beautiful floral arrangements, none with identify-
fig nantes of senders, After.telephoning the florists, I was
able to iearn the names of two.

A 6-pound box of candy from a popular chain with elght
outlets in San Francisca. I'm still trying to find out who sent
it.

Two books from two friends. One, obviously expensive
(832 pages) rested uncomfortably on my stomach. I may read

it when I get home. The other is a modesi paperback which I
am enjoying. Sign me... .

DEAR PERPLEXED: I'm sure many patients have lost

their patience after experiencing the-came frustrations.

‘Add another: well-meaning viaitors who come toosoon, stay
too Tong, talk too much, and sit on the hed. .

DEAR ABBY: A TV announcer talking about an “elderly
Person,” later said he was 55 years old. J was startled. |
* When I remarked to some of the others in the room that
85 was certainly not elderly, the argument began.
Would you please tell me what years you consider middle
age and elderly? Thank you. .
, C.F.M.IN DENVER

DEAR C.F.M,: My dictionary (Webster's New World)
defines middle age a8 “the period of Iife from about 40 to
60." And I wouldn't Inbe! a person “elderly” untess they've
-soen no fewer than 80 summers.

servative outfit. I wouldn't wear a lot of jewelry, but would -
a strand of pearls be out of place? And while I'm asking, how °

table in. Start dating in public whenever you want to. And

DEAR ABBY: Some friends recently had a baby. They _

Can you tell me if it's expensive to change a baby's name’

tslephoned the store it eame from and they can't trace the .

PREPLEXED IN BEDIN S.F.-

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Your Individual:

Horoscope

What kind of day vill

tomorrow be? To find out what
the stars say, read the

forecast given for your birth

@rsign.

. ARIES ?
_ (Mar. 21 to Apr, 19) eS

Despite your serious’ in-
tention to buckle down, in-
terruptions may sway you
from your purpose. Avold
extravagant entertalning,
TAURUS
(Apr. 20 to May 20) 7

Work pressures could affect
health. Your attitude about a
domestic situation or
matter takes too much for
granted. ;
GEMINI :

. (May 21 to June 20) “#4

Relations with close ones
will suffer if you seem too
preoccupied with other
matters. A carefree manner
may not mask ‘Inner doubts,
CANC!

(Gun 21 to July 2
An wnexpec e
plans unwittingly may lead to
extra . Check with
friends about costs before

accepting invitations. -

(duly 23 to Aug. 22) REX

Don’t promise more than
you can deliver. Downplay ego
for career success, Too much
self-preotcupation tums off
superiors.

VIRGO
(Aug, 23 to Sept. 22) wy,

Trust hunches re domestic |

* matters, In dealing with those
at a distance,; be skeptical,
The rosy picture someone
paints is not accurate,
LIBRA

(Sept, 28 to Oct, 2) 0S

Inspiring talks with a friend

about work, but avoid risky

investment plans at their

. Suggestion. It could be the
blind leading the blind.

SCORPIO
(Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) "LAR

A close one may not come

through with promised help, .

Watch out for false im-
pressions re a career matter.
Avoid’ premature
celebrations.
SAGITTARIUS
{Nov. 22 to Dee, 21) ot Y.
trot ey be too sod to atton 4
‘avel plan. Work respon-
sibilities may conflict with
pleasurable alternatives.
Watch diet-health.
CAPRICORN
-(Dee, 22 to Jan. 19) W
Something you don't know
about -affects the course of:
true love. Despite superficial
niceties, someone may not be
AQUARIUS”
(Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) ees)
A gesture of help would be
nice, but close ones may
demand attention. A family
member may be in for a let
down, but don’t you
discourage them.
PISCES :
(Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) MEX
A plan of yours may be too
idealistic to launch under
today's influences. Don't let
others dampen enthusiasm.
Be a bit closemouthed.

HERAAR

CROSSWORD

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