Banner Graphic, Volume 12, Number 77, Greencastle, Putnam County, 7 December 1981 — Page 4

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The Putnam County Banner-Graphic, December 7,1981

Dear Abby _ / Reader is supportive of response to marijuana letter; vasectomy puzzles woman

DEAR ABBY: When I first read the letter from “Concerned Mom,' whose husband grounded their 12-year-old son for reporting the neighbors to the police without consulting his parents, I agreed with your answer: “The boy s motives may not have been all that commendable.” (The police confiscated two dying marijuana plants in the neighbors’ garden.) In a later column you ran some letters objecting to your answer. Those letters contained one common element the illegality of marijuana, which is not in dispute. The issue was: Should the kid have called the police without consulting his parents? (Note that this was not a violent crime, or one that had to be reported now to ensure that the criminals did not escape.) I think for the boy to have informed the police without consulting his parents was sneaky, disrespectful and plain rotten! Two of the letters praised the hoy for informing on his neighbors one even stated that he should have done so secretly. That technique is used in Soviet Russia. The children are decorated for informing on their neighbors, and parents too! The Nazis did the same thing in Germany. What a dangerous tradition to establish. I think your answer was right on, Abby. Don’t back down! CONCERNED COLLEGE STUDENT DEAR CONCERNED: Since giving equal time to my detractors. I’ve heard from an impressive number of supporters. Thanks to you and all the others who wrote. In my heart I knew I was right. % * * * DEAR ABBY: I ve been married for 12 years to a man I thought would always be faithful. Jim was my one and only -love, and I thought I was his. After we had three children, I had a hysterectomy, so

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there’s no chance of my having any more babies. Last week I noticed Jim was walking funny, and he acted like he was in pain. At first he said nothing was wrong, then he admitted that he had had a vasectomy on his lunch hour! Abby, since I’ve had a hysterectomy, why should my husband need a vasectomy? DISILLUSIONED DEAR DIS: Maybe he doesn’t trust your hysterectomy. * * * DEAR ABBY: Because of a recent suggestion in your column, I have made some changes in my choice of Christmas gifts. I had planned to give all of my grandchildren sweaters with their names on them in great big letters. You pointed out that a child molester could approach a child and, noting the “Linda,” “Jimmy” or “Suzie” on the sweater, pretend to be a friend of the family and address the child by name. The child, of course, would then believe the stranger could be trusted. Abby, a million thanks for discouraging children’s clothing bearing the child’s name. For identification purposes, the name of the child can be sewn on the inside of the garment. SECOND THOUGHTS * * * Do you have questions about sex, love, drugs and the pain of growing up? Get Abby’s new booklet: “What Every Teen-Ager Ought to Know.” Send $2 and a long, stamped (37 cents), self-addressed envelope to: Abby, Teen Booklet, 12060 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 5000, Hawthorne, Calif. 90250.

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Heloise Vinegar and linseed oil make non-glossy polish

DEAR HELOISE: I have some furniture with a very soft, natural finish not waxed or shiny. As you know, most furniture polish cleaners leave a high gloss which I wish to avoid. Some time ago, you mentioned in your column a solution for cleaning furniture using vinegar and linseed oil. Would this be suitable for what I have in mind? I would also like to know how to remove the wax buildup and shine which some of my pieces presently have'. Any suggestions you may be able to give me would be very much appreciated. M.H.

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Since you need to remove the wax build-up before polishing your furniture, I’ll answer your last question first. One of the best things I’ve used for this is a mixture of one teaspoon olive oil and one teaspoon turpentine in a quart of warm water. Dip a clean cloth in the mixture, wring it out thoroughly, then rub the furniture briskly to remove the wax. Do a small area at a time and follow up with a soft dry cloth. Now for the furniture polishing formula: Mix together one-third cup each of boiled linseed oil (available at a paint store), turpentine and vinegar. To use, moisten a soft cloth with the mixture, apply, then go over the area with a dry cloth. While this is an excellent polish for wood furniture, it is not to be used on plastictopped furniture. However, it will not cause a build-up or a glossy shine so it should be just what you’re looking for! Good luck! Heloise CLASSIFY CLIPPINGS Dear Heloise: I’m a compulsive recipe clipper from newspapers, etc., so in order to keep track of a recipe until I have a chance to try it, I’ve devised a classifying system. I use business-size envelopes and label them ‘Cakes,” “Cookies,” “Salads,” etc. This is much faster than trying to find a certain recipe in a drawer full of clippings, as I can now easily find any recipe in my collection. Mrs. Michael Rinko SOAP PAD STRETCHER Dear Heloise: To preserve soapy steel wool scouring pads for a longer period of time, always use them dry. If moisture is needed, wet the item to be cleaned not the pad. M. L. Dobeck ★ ★ ★ Smart, smart! Why haven’t I thought of that! Heloise

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Calendar of events Tuesday Toastmasters will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fairway Restaurant. If you have any questions, call A 1 Ellison at 653-5780 or 653-4126. The Tuesday Reading Circle will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 8 with Mrs. Joseph Midgett, 238 Hillsdale, at 2 p.m. Mrs. Paul Kissinger will have a program. The Happier Homes Extension Club will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Martin Hough for the Christmas meeting. Members are asked to bring a covered dish, a white elephant gift and remember the $3 gift exchange. The Four Leaf Clover Club will have its Christmas party on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Elliott. Members are asked to bring a men’s grab. bag gift. Temple Lodge No. 47 F & AM will hold its called meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. Work will be in the EA degree. Members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. Students and parents interested in financial aid for college are invited to a meeting in the South Putnam High School library on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. A representative of the State Student Assistance Commission will be present. I Discussion and question-answer time will be available concerning scholarships, grants and loans. The regular REACT meeting will be held at 7 p.m. I Tuesday, Dec. 8 at the Indiana State Farm Community Club Building. Prospective members are welcome. The Volunteer Sewing Group will meet at the First Christian Church on Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 10 am. until noon. I Those attending are asked to bring a sack lunch. Putnam County Singles will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8 I at the home of Opal Arnold, 54 N. Grant, Cloverdale. Purpose I of the meeting is to discuss future plans. Wednesday Chapter I, PEO will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9at | the home of Mrs. Michael Harmless, 307 Greenwood Ave. Assistant hostesses are Mrs. Helen Goff and Mrs. Robert I Farber. I Free babysitting and transportation are available to paren- I ts who need a break from child care and have no access to a I sitter. Tots Time Center takes care of preschoolers and in- I fants every Wednesday from 9 a.m. until noon, at the First I Baptist Church, Greencastle. Those who want a ride on Dec. 9 and who live in the Greencastle, Russellville or Roachdale I areas may call CONTACT at 653-2645 (collect calls accepted) by 3 p.m. Tuesday. Arriving at Tots Time by 9 a.m., parents may ask the driver to take them to several locations in I Greencastle. They will be returned by noon for their children I and driven home. Greencastle Chapter No. 2, Royal Arch Masons, will hold I its stated convocation at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9in the I Masonic Temple. The stated Assembly of Greencastle Coun- I cil No. 107 Royal and Select Masters will follow at 8:30 p.m. There will be election of officers. Parents Anonymous, a self-help group for parnets under I stress, will meet 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9at the Char- I terhouse library of Gobin United Methodist Church. I Arrangements for child care or transportation may be made j by phoning CONTACT at 653-2645. The Veronica Club will meet with Marge Wells on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. Mary Lou Sharp will have the I program. Members are asked to remember the $1.50 gift exchange. The Heritage Trail Genealogy Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 at the Double Decker Restaurant. The guest speaker will be Charles Niehaus of the Heritage Preservation Society. There will be a progressive euchre party at the Cunot Community Center on Wednesday, Dec. 9 a17:30 p.m. Thursday Omnes Chapter, Order of DeMolay, will hold its stated I meeting on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Greencastle Masonic Temple. Plans will be discussed for the basketball I tournament with Roachdale Chapter, the DeMolay Day of I Comfort, and the initiation of new members. Master Coun- I cilor Jim Inman invites all DeMolays and interested Master I Masons to attend. The Beech Grove Ladies Aid will meet all day on Thursday, I Dec. 10 at the church for their Christmas meeting. Don’t I forget secret pal gift and something for the cheer basket. I Dorothy Littrell and Ruth Goodman will be the hostesses. j

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