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Page 6B East Oregonian PEANUTS COFFEE BREAK Thursday, June 21, 2018 DEAR ABBY BY CHARLES M . SCHULZ Man learns he’s not first to propose marriage to girl FOR BETTER OR WORSE BY LYNN JOHNSTON B.C. BY JOHNNY HART PICKLES BY BRIAN CRANE BEETLE BAILEY BY MORT WALKER GARFIELD BLONDIE BY JIM DAVIS BY DEAN YOUNG AND STAN DRAKE Dear Abby: I met the love of my stored safely — out of kids’ reach. Will you help us get the word life eight months ago. Everything out about our campaign? Preven- about our relationship is perfect. We tion saves lives, and we’re grateful both love our families, fine food, for your consideration. — Bettina games and, most importantly, each Lanyi, Asst. Director of Partner- other. We met at an antique store and ships, Brady Campaign now have a extensive stamp collec- tion together. Dear Bettina: I’m pleased to spread the word. Readers, the Wanting this joy to last forever, I Jeanne proposed to her. I couldn’t imagine a Phillips ASK Campaign is a collaboration between the Brady Center to Pre- happier life for both of us, until I dis- Advice covered that she is already engaged. vent Gun Violence and the American Her mother informed me that she had Academy of Pediatrics. Its goal is to accepted a proposal from a close friend of ensure kids’ safety by encouraging parents ours months ago. to ASK if there is an unlocked gun in the At first I was devastated, but now I homes where their children play. For more information, I encourage you understand the situation. She felt obligated to accept his proposal, yet I know she will to visit askingsaveskids.org. There you only find true happiness by marrying me. will find various resources, including tips How do I go about bringing this up to her? for parents and others on how to bring up I’m very non-confrontational, and don’t the sometimes-awkward topic of safe stor- want her to feel awkward or uncomfortable. age. There are also brochures and flyers in Should I tell her what I know or wait for her English and Spanish, and suggestions about to come to me? Please help. — In Love But how to work with groups in your commu- nity to bring public awareness to the ASK Confused Dear In Love: Something is definitely program. Dear Abby: My investment adviser got wrong with this picture. Sometimes con- frontation is healthy. Don’t waste another married four months ago. He and his wife moment waiting for the girl to level with have invited me to a celebration of their mar- you. Tell her what her mother told you and riage. It is not a formal affair, but an evening ask if it is true. If it is, she needs to explain. BBQ at their condo rooftop. Should I bring Although you may be ready to settle down a gift? And if so, what would be appropri- and get married, she may not be emotionally ate for an investment adviser? — Betty In Florida mature enough to marry either one of you. Dear Betty: A token gift would be Dear Abby: Today, June 21 — the first day of summer — is the annual ASK Day thoughtful. Something they could use at (Asking Saves Kids). Children are out of one time or another might be a nice picture school and visiting other people’s homes. frame for their home. Be sure to include a This is a moment to remind parents to ask if thoughtful note with it, wishing them a life- there are guns in these homes and if they’re time of happiness together. DAYS GONE BY 100 Years Ago From the East Oregonian June 21, 1918 One of Fate’s grim jests came to light here today, when Mrs. Emil Dohnert and her daughter, Pauline, called at Postmaster Tweedy’s office for papers with which to register as alien enemies. Mrs. Dohnert is a Scotch woman and has a 17 year old son, one brother and 14 nephews all in the war against the Hun. Many of her nephews who are fighting with the Scotch have been muti- lated or wounded, and two have already given up their lives. “It’s too bad that we must register as enemies,” Mrs. Dohnert said, “but it’s a part of the price we have to pay for the war, and has to be done.” Mrs. Dohnert’s husband is a native born German and has never been naturalized, although he has taken out his first papers. 50 Years Ago From the East Oregonian June 21, 1968 Laurence “Larry” C. Smitton, 18 years district maintenance superintendent to Pend- leton and about 41 years with the State High- way Department, will retire July 1. Smitton, an ardent and well-known historian and avid gardener, will have plenty to keep him busy, however, when Robert Pool, 30, former res- ident bridge engineer at Ontario, takes over his post. Oregon and Northwest history came into his life in 1956 when a fellow highway employee out of Salem wanted an accurate map made of the Old Oregon Trail and asked Smitton to cover his highway maintenance territory, from the John Day River to the Grande Ronde River. Smitten spent the next three years walking over every inch of the trail route in his spare time. Finally with the efforts of Smitton and others who trudged across their territories a map and brochure of the Old Oregon Trail was produced and given to the Oregon Historical Society. 25 Years Ago From the East Oregonian June 21, 1993 A 19-year-old woman who was sepa- rated from a group Saturday evening was found walking on the Umatilla River Road near Thorn Hollow early Sunday morning. Dionne Boice of Weston had walked about 10 miles overnight after being separated from the group, which was on Ryan Ridge east of Gibbon in the Blue Mountains. Boice was unfamiliar with the area, but at least knew the direction to the Umatilla River. Once reaching the river, she walked down- stream toward Gibbon and Thorn Hollow. She was found at about 6 a.m. Sunday. THIS DAY IN HISTORY DILBERT THE WIZARD OF ID LUANN ZITS BY SCOTT ADAMS BY BRANT PARKER AND JOHNNY HART BY GREG EVANS BY JERRY SCOTT AND JIM BORGMAN Today is the 172nd day of 2018. There are 193 days left in the year. Summer begins at 6:07 a.m. Eastern time. Today’s Highlight in History: On June 21, 1788, the United States Constitution went into effect as New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify it. On this date: In 1834, Cyrus Hall McCormick received a pat- ent for his reaping machine. In 1932, heavyweight Max Schmeling lost a title fight rematch in New York by decision to Jack Shar- key, prompting Schmeling’s manager, Joe Jacobs, to exclaim: “We was robbed!” In 1942, an Imperial Jap- anese submarine fired shells at Fort Stevens on the Ore- gon coast, causing little damage. In 1963, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Montini was chosen during a con- clave of his fellow cardi- nals to succeed the late Pope John XXIII; the new pope took the name Paul VI. In 1982, a jury in Wash- ington, D.C., found John Hinckley Jr. not guilty by reason of insanity in the shootings of President Ron- ald Reagan and three other men. In 1988, “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” a com- edy fantasy starring Bob Hoskins that combined live action and legendary ani- mated cartoon characters, premiered in New York. In 1989, a sharply divided Supreme Court ruled that burning the Amer- ican flag as a form of politi- cal protest was protected by the First Amendment. Today’s Birthdays: Rock singer-musician Ray Davies (The Kinks) is 74. Rock musician Nils Lof- gren is 67. Actress Robyn Douglass is 66. Cartoonist Berke Breathed is 61. Ore- gon Gov. Kate Brown is 58. Actress Juliette Lewis is 45. Actor Chris Pratt is 39. Rock singer Brandon Flowers is 37. Britain’s Prince William is 36. Pop/rock singer Lana Del Rey is 33. Thought for Today: “It is only on paper that one moralizes — just where one shouldn’t.” — Richard Le Gallienne, English poet and essayist (1866-1947). PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN BY DANA SIMPSON BIG NATE BY LINCOLN PEIRCE
