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By Abigail Van Buren

¢. 1978 by Chicago Tridune-N.Y, News Synod. Inc.

. DEAR ABBY: My husband's mother had been a widaw for
a long time, About two years ago she married a nice-looking,
* quiet man none of us knew. They live only a few miles from
us bul we never visit them, and neither do any of her other
four children who live in this area. The reason is one you will
probably not believe: Mom's husband smells like he hasn't
had a bath in 60 years! I am not kidding. Their house is an
absolute pigaty; every piece of furniture in the place smells
to high heaven. Nabody cares to eat or drink in their house
because the smell spoils their appetite.

Mom was in the hospital for three weeks recently, and
every day we'd take her husband to the hospital with us (it's
a 25-mile drive), He smelled so bad we had to keep all the car
. windows open.

My husband even told him flat out that people were com-
plaining, and to please clean himself up, but he got mad and
refused to do anything about it. '

The merchants in town complain about him, but they can’t

keep him out. They spray after he leaves, Abby, what can

we do?
HOLDING OUR NOSES IN W. VA.

DEAR HOLDING: The man must be mentally Ill, And his
wife has either lost her sense of smell or she’s as sick as he
is. This fe a case for a doctor. For goodness’ sake, don't juat
hold your noses; hold a family conference and get some
medical advice!

DEAR ABBY: Ten years ago, before I met the man I mar-
ried (I'll call him Bob), he got a girl pregnant. Bob was in the
service in San Diego at the time.

The girl went to a home for unwed mothersin Seattle, had
the baby (a girl) and gave it up for adoption. She named Bob
as the baby’s father. ;

My questions; When this child grows up, do we have any
responsibility for her? Can she locate us if whe wants to?
Does she have any claim on my husband's estate if he dies
before I do? .

We have children of our own. Our wills read: “To all our
surviving childres...” Is this illegitimate daughter con-
sidered a surviving child of my husband's?

“Bob told me that he hasno real proof that this is rently-his
child. He anid he didn't-love the girl, but-he did sleep: with
her one weekend exactly nine moaths before the baby was
_ bora, so he could be the father.

Where do we stand?

NEEDS TO KNOW

DEAR NEEDS: You could be standing right behind the
eight ball— or in a safety zone, depending on what state you
live In, (The lawa differ.) Your questions are intelligent.
Congult a lawyer. It could be the best investment you ever
made, .

DEAR ABBY: I am in love with a divorcee and want to
marry her. She says she loves me, too, but deesn't want to
get married again because, if she does, her ex will not have
to pay her any more alimony, She frankly admits that it's
not the money —she just wants to punish him by making him
pay as long as she lives, .

Tam not rich, but I could support her well enough so that
she wouldn't have to go to work.

How can I get her to change her mind?

IN LOVE IN ST. CHARLES

DEAR IN: You probably can't. And you could be lucky.

Your Individu'
Horoscope |

=== Frances Drake ——- |

FOR TUESDAY, JULY 11, 1979.
ARIES

Home entertaining. is
favored providing you keep
expenses down. Purchase
items that will stand the test of
time. Avoid frivolities:
TAURUS J

(Apr. 20 to May 20) Ofea?

Minimize the chance for
misunderstanding. Talks with
family members go well, but
make sure others carry
through on promises,

MINI

CMe ol to June 20) HE
(May 21 to June 20) .
What you hear now is liable
to be an exaggeration.
Moneymaking ideas are
favored, but avoid gossip and
carelessness with words,
CANCER
(June 21 to July 22) @ES
Socializing may lead to
romantic opportunity, but
don't let the influence of
others cause you to overspend.”
Replenish wardrabe,
LEO

. Be alert to career openings,

but don’t promise more than .
- you can deliver. Superiors are” ~

prone to exaggerate or change ; 7

plana, LW CRCUES ACTS. COME AND GO, BUT ONEMA \TMERE! MPN

VIRGO . a SOUL NY REMAINS THE MOET UNIQUE OF ALL... ‘ 2

(Aug. 23 to Sept, 22). °F ht oo V(} 2S RGiss Ne: P
Becareful youdon't give the « fn

wrong impression to someone
afar. A social occaslon may
lead. to a romantic in-
troduction. Be discreet.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23 to Oct, 22) 4S
Career opportunities: have
you in a joyful mood, but
premature celebrating could
dissipate newly won benéfits..
Watch extravagant behavior,
SCORPIO

(Oct, 23 to Nov, 21) Mae

. Investigate opportunities to -

commercialize creative
talents. Avoid
behavior with superiors, Don't
be so casual with promises,
SAGITTARIUS xf
(Nov, 22 to Dee: 21)

Luck is with-you, but doh't
act like a member of the
privileged few, You still have
work to do. Helpful financial
advice from friends,
CAPRICORN
(Dee, 22 to Jan.-19) Wie

Don't jump to premature
conclusions about financial
matters. Romantic interests |
are favored as long as you
avoid overspending.

AQUARIUS
- (Jan: 20 to Feb. 18) a

Family members seem to be

evading the issues. Talks now -

remain inconclusive, Still,
important gains can be made
on a work project. ,
PISCES x
(Feb. 19 to Mar. 20)

Heed the words of an old
friend. Chances are you're

taking things too lightly. ~

Errors in judgment could

occur. Love interests favored.

(Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) VES. a

(July 28 to Aug, 22) QRER

fawning —

ACRAAN

“You've eaten all the nuts!”

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32 Ingraliates

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will equal 0 throughout the puzzle. Single letters, short words,
and words using an apostrophe can give you clues to locating
vowels, Solution is accomplished by trial and errer.

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