The Bremerton Sun ran its first “Dear Abby” column, which led with the following exchange”
Dear Abby: I know you aren’t running a matrimonial bureau, but
maybe you could help me? I am 33 years old and want to settle down
and marry a decent, respectable woman but so far all I have ever
been able to find are bar flies who don’t want to do anything but
sit in bars and booze it up all night. Am I asking for too much,
and where does one look?
— Steve
Dear Steve:
If you want a decent, respectable woman, you look for her in a
respectable place. Now what would a decent, respectable woman be
doing hanging around a bar — boozing it up all night? Ever hear of
church? Introduce yourself to one.
