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repeat of series instructions

Two weeks ago the BannerGraphic, in co-operation with the Indiana Department of Public Instruction, began printing a special cartoon series, “Shortcuts to Reading You Can Teach Your Child.” On the first day of publication we also ran instructions for using the series in an article by Barbara Pashos, director of the Department of Public Instruction’s Division of Reading Effectiveness. We are republishing these instructions below in the event that some of our readers missed them the first time. Reading is probably the most important skill anyone can learn - it is basic and essential to the entire process of education. The child who masters this skill early in life has a real advantage over his

Dear Abby ! Suggested: Swap Shop for spouses

By Abigail Van Buren © 1975byChicagoTribune-N.Y. NewsSynd., Inc. DEAR ABBY: You could perform an even greater service than you do with your advice column if you were to set up a "Dear Abby Swap Shop." The Dear Abby Swap Shop, which could be called "DASS." could arrange swaps between mates. For example, the wife of Gutless in New York, who complained because she was still a virgin after a year of marriage, could swap mates with one of those gals who is always complaining because her husband won't leave her alone long enough to get her housework done. And that poor 44-year-old wife who is dead tired from working a 10-hour shift in a laundry could swap her Louie, who acts like he's still a teen-ager, for a man like "Enough is Enough," who's all burned out at the age of 50. There are lots of couples who need to swap mates, and you and DASS could do it. Abbv. What do you say? ORIGINATOR OF DASS DEAR ORIGINATOR: Thanks a lot. but there’s enough swapping going on without my starting a swap shop. In other words. “DASS" ist nicht fur mich. DEAR ABBY: I am a 64-year-old woman who has been going with a wonderful 69-year-old gentleman. He says he loves me. needs me. and wants to marry me. I care for him so much, but here is my problem. When we first met. I told him I had been widowed once and divorced once, as I had no intentions of getting involved with him. but here is the story of my life. When I was 17. I had a baby boy out of wedlock whom my mother kept until I married the following year. I had •another child with this husband, and was divorced four ■years later. I married a second time and was divorced eight years later. No children. I married a third time and had two sons. That marriage lasted 22 years. My husband deserted me. After that I couldn't go out with another man until I met the one I’m going with now. He is pressing me for an answer, and I don't know how much of my past I should tell him. Although I was married and divorced three times I was never untrue to any of my husbands. This man savs he

Quilt design winners named

To start the celebration of the nation’s bi-centennial, the Indiana Extension Homemakers Association is sponsoring a “Create A Quilt” Design Contest. To start the celebration in Putnam County, the Extension Homemakers sponsored a contest in the county last Tuesday, February 25. There were 19 entries which consisted

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companions and usually retains this advantage for life. If the child also enjoys the learning process, reading becomes a lifelong habit and pleasure. Learning to read can be fun if it takes place in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere without compulsion or possibility of failure. The cartoon series “Shortcuts to Reading You Can Teach Your Child” is meant to provide an enjoyable introduction to reading. It is based on the phonics method, with simple instructions that may be followed easily by the >arent. Just what is phonics?

of a block 18” square or less of an original quilt design. Three of these were selected for entry in a district contest to be held in Terre Haute on March lO.These were designs by Mrs. Ted Glidewell of 614 Westland Road, Greencastle; Mrs. Keith Opdahl of 714 Highridge, Greencastle,; Mrs. Cecil Arnold of Route 1, Fillmore. Selecting the winning designs

W riting workshop planned

Whether you’re a published writer or one who just dreams about publishing, the Cooperative Extension Service has something for you. It’s a two-day writing workshop that will be repeated in three Hoosier cities. Instructors for the workshops are Nell Gillis, graduate teaching assistant in English at Purdue University, and Mardi Crandall, Extension information specialist at Purdue.

iPhonics is the connection ibetween sounds and writing !which makes it possible for us to turn a sound into a written work then read it back again. Approximately 85 per cent of iEnglish words follow a few regular rules of pronunciation. Exceptions fall into groups, and almost all English words are at least partly phonetic. This series should be presented to your child as a game you can play together. Under each strip you will find directions and suggestions for that particular letter or idea. How fast and how far you go each day will depend upon how old the child is and how interested he is. Generally, the length of the periods, in minutes, should not exceed the age of the child. For example, if the child is 3 years old, spend

hates a liar, so I'm afraid I’ll lose him if he finds me to be one. Help me. D. IN PHILADELPHIA DEAR I).: There is no substitute for honesty. Tell him of your past marriages and divorces, but don’t go into the details. Explain that had you known that your relationship would develop into a serious one, you’d have been more factual, but you were reluctant to tell a comparative stranger that you were a three-time loser. He’ll understand. DEAR ABBY: I am 18, and the youngest of all the women in our family. I am also the only unmarried woman in the family and I intend to stay that way. Do you want to know why? Because all my sisters' husbands do is insult them. I never heard one of those husbands compliment his wife on anything. Just insults is all I hear. So what I want to know is. whv are men always insulting their wives? STAYING SINGLE DEAR STAYING: Don’t judge all men by your sisters’ husbands. Either they’re all losers, or your sisters don’t deserve any compliments. Familiarity doesn’t always breed contempt. CONFIDENTIAL TO “RUNNING OUT OF GAS IN OHIO": One who keeps putting off learning how to drive for one reason after another should not be forced to learn. Perhaps his coordination is poor. Or he may lack self-confidence. In any case, he would be a poor driver and therefore a hazard on the road. Do him, yourself and society a favor, and get off his back. Everyone has a problem. What’s yours? For a personal reply, write to ABBY: Box No. 69700. L.A., Calif. 90069 Enclose stamped, self-addressed envelope, please. For Abby’s new booklet, “What Teen-agers Want tc Know,” send SI to Abigail Van Buren, 132 Lasky Dr. Beverly Hills, Calif. 90212. Please enclose a ‘ long self-addressed, stamped (20$) envelope.

were Mr. & Mrs. David Herrold of DePauw University Art Faculty. The 19 entries of original quilt designs are now on display at the Central National Bank along with a display of representive quilts in Putnam County. Designing original quilt blocks were the following: Bill Perkins, Mrs. Bill Perkins,Mrs. Claire Winings, Mrs. Merle

The two-day workshop will include information on feature stories and creative pieces. The first day will be a review of fundamentals, and the second day will cover the “nittygritties” such as free lance markets. Writing and critiquing exercises are planned for both days. The workshops are scheduled as follows: March 4-5, Room 206, Stewart Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette;

three minutes at a time; if he is 6, six minutes. How many periods per day you spend will also depend upon the child, but also upon you - how much time you can or wish to devote to the sessions. It is important to teach your preschool child the sounds made by each letter, not the name of the letter. When he sees the letter “H,” for example, you don’t want him to think of the name of the letter but the voiceless, out-of-breath sound the letter makes, as in “hat.” If you are not quite sure of some of the letter sounds yourself, you will find key words to help you in each comic strip. The first comic strips will contain a number of just-for-listening words. Your child is not expected to learn to read these, although a few

Nichols, Mrs. Faye Frasca Mrs. Elsie Finchum, Mrs. Gwen Huffman, Mrs. Nelle Kersey, Mary Sanders and Estella Phipps. The Cultural Arts Committee of the Extension Homemakers Clubs in charge of the Create a Quilt Design Contest is Mrs. Mace Aker, chr., Mrs. Thomas Albin and Mrs. Emorv Brattain

March 20-21, Extension Office, 4001 Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne; and April 1-2, Coronation Room, Student Union, Indiana University, Bloomington. The workshops will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Participants may attend one or both days. Registration is on a first come, first served basis and will be $1 per day. For details, call your county extension office.

children may without conscious effort. You should read these words to the child, encouraging him to listen for the particular sound he is learning. You can probably think up other games and happy ways to give him extra practice. Keep it light, happy and relaxed. Read each comic strip over carefully before you begin working with your child. Do not be surprised if you learn a few things yourself, especially in the I latter part of the series. Also, do not limit your child’s learning to sessions with

Dear Folks: Move it over because I’m coming in for a visit and I intend shouting... I learned something a long time ago that I should have told you about then. Why I haven’t, I don’t know. Lazy maybe? It’s about defrosting meat. Whether it’s a package of frozen chops, hamburger, or what. We usually just pull it out of our freezer and put it on the drainboard to defrost and wonder why it takes so long. Because we JUST put it on the drain. That’s why. For years I have always put a spoon under the package to let the air under it so thqt it will thaw faster. Lately I just pick up a grill from one of the burners on my stove, put it on a newspaper on the drainboard, put the frozen package of meat on the grill and let her thaw away. Much better. I do suggest that you don’t put your meat on the stove itself, because some meats bleed and drain while thawing. Might save you a clean-up mess on your stove later, honeypots. So remember this when thawing a roast next time. That is if you can afford one... Ugh! Heloise * * * Dear Heloise: I enjoy your hints so much. I have one that might be of help to the gals who sew a lot. I keep empty thread spools to roll up lace, elastic, ribbon, etc. on, and it all stores in my sewing box so much better than just folded or whatever. Betty L. Hric * * * Dear Heloise: Did you ever go out shopping and wonder if you left your supper cooking on the stove? To remind myself to shut the burner off, I place my car keys on the stove someplace where they won’t get hot. Can’t drive the car without the keys! No more burned meals or uneasy feelings wondering if I’ve turned off the stove. Catherine Mauriello * * * Dear Heloise: My husband has one favorite hat, and every day I have been changing the hatband to match his outfit. I had been using the bands from his other hats, but today I discovered that the outdated, skinny ties I had beer saving could easily be converted for just that purpose. It certainly widens the selection and offers a challenge to see what I can come up with! My husband loves his “total” look and I don’t mind seeing the same old hat so much. Olivia S. Butler * * T Dear Heloise: My fridge abuts my cabinets just to the right of my sink. I have placed a “stick-on” holder with four or five hooks on it on the side of the fridge near the top. Then to hold the towels more securely I sew a bone ring to the

the comic strips. Encourage him to find the letters he knows in newspapers, magazines and books and on grocery shelves, billboards and television. Use games to keep your child interested. This cartoon series will include several reading games your child can play. You will find it easy to make up others. Most important, always praise and encourage your child, i Share his excitement at his own ! cleverness and the new world that is opening to him. Enjoy working with your child - and help him enjoy it, too.

Hints from Heloise

center of the long edge of the towel and hang the towel up by this ring.

Morton news Clinton Homemaker Club meets

MORTON-Mrs. Georgia Martin, Mrs. Maxine Callender, Mrs. Lillie Stultz and Mrs. Ona Sigler called on friends at Sunset Manor Nursing Home Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. John Dills of Crawfordsville visited Mrs. Ona Sigler Thursday afternoon. The Clinton Homemakers Club met Thursday evening, Feb. 20 with Mrs. Agnes Chilcote. Thirteen members were present. Hazel gave the lesson on articles made from scraps. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The March meeting will be with Mrs. Jean Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Barker called on Mr. and Mrs. Dale Barker and son, Adam, Sunday, Feb. 23. Mr. Ona Sigler had lunch with Mrs. Jean Jackson Sunday, Feb. 23. Friends and neighbors of Morton Community attended the wedding of Vonda McGaughey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert McGaughey. She became the bride of Richard Fordice Sunday, Feb. 23 at Union Chapel Church. Farmers of Morton community attended the supper at Putnam Inn given by the Russellville Fertilizer Co. Sunday evening, Feb. 23. Jo Ellen Clodfelter spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Clodfelter. She is a student at I.U. On Monday, Mr. and Mrs. Art Thomas and Garry and Mr. and Mrs. James Frazier visited Mrs. Joe Stultz, daughter of the Fraziers. Mr. and Mrs. John Clodfelter of Indianapolis and Steven Clodfelter visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Clodfelter. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stultz attended a funeral Friday at North Salem of Bill Thomas, father-in-law of Mrs. Joyce Thomas. Mrs. Georgia Martin and Mrs. Effie White had dinner with Mrs. Lillie Stultz.

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Married Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Smith are shown following their wedding at Lena United Methodist Church. Mrs. Smith is the former Judy Ann Rowings and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Rowings of Greencastle. Mr. Smith is the son of James L. Smith of Dana and Mrs. Audrey Smith of Indianapolis.

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Family Living

The Banner-Graphic staff member in Morton is Mrs. Vem Sigler. Her telephone number is 739- 2062 Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stultz called on Mrs. Lillie Stultz Sunday, Feb. 23. Noal Nicholson attended a Mental Health meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rector. Mr. and Mrs. Noal Nicholson and Mr. and Mrs. Mike O’Hair attended the rehearsal so the Vonda McGaughey and Richard Fordice wedding

SALE OF REAL ESTATE BY CO-EXECUTORS The real estate of Mary S. Luther, deceased, of approximately 5.89 acres and the home thereon will be offered at private sale for cash on March 24, 1975, at the law offices of Hughes & Hughes, Attorneys, 17 E. Franklin Street, Greencastle, Indiana, at 1:00 o'clock P.M. and from day to day thereafter until sold. A well-built, well-cared-for home, consisting of three bedrooms, study, breezeway, dining room, kitchen, living room and two and one-half baths and an attached garage on 5.89 acres of land adjoining State Road #36 and located Vh. miles east of Bainbridge, Indiana. TERMS OF SALE: CASH. Buyer to deposit 10% at time of acceptance of final bid and balance on delivery of deed approved by Court. All bids to be in writing and seller to have the right to refuse any and all bids. Taxes for 1974 to be paid by seller and 1975 taxes pro-rated. Shown by appointment only. For appointments call (31 7) 522-3299 or (317) 522-3372. Lois H. Luther William Luther Co-Executors HUGHES & HUGHES, Attorneys

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Saturday night at Crawfordsville Country Side Inn. Mrs. Early Jackson called on Mrs. Effie White Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Early Jackson returned home from Florida. They visited in Punta, Gorda, Florida. The weather kept the attendance small at the Mason Oyster supper Saturday night at the Morton Masonic Hall. Everyone enjoyed the card playing and oyster soup. Saturdaynightsupper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Stevens were their daughter Judy and family of Indianapolis.