Banner Graphic, Volume 12, Number 80, Greencastle, Putnam County, 10 December 1981 — Page 4

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The Putnam County Banner-Graphic, December 10,1981

Dear Abby

There's plenty in name for nagging widow; Army man realizes blessings

DEAR ABBY: Thanks a lot for telling my mother-in-law that she is entitled to use her dead husband’s name forever. She refused to sleep with this man for the last 20 years of his life, then she nagged him to death. I never heard her call him anything but "that 5.0. b.” the whole time she lived with him. And now that he is gone, she insists on being called “Mrs. John Smith.” My husband is John Smith Jr., and his mother still goes by Mrs. John Smith. 1 wish she would use her given name so people wouldn’t get us mixed up, because I am Mrs. John Smith, too. Abby, why don’t you tell these widows to get on with their own lives and quit hanging onto the past? They just sit around and suck up the Social Security money and wait to die. What a waste! NO NAMES OR TOWN, PLEASE DEAR NO: Regardless of your personal feelings about your mother-in-law, the fact is, a woman is entitled to use her late husband’s name as long as she lives unless she marries again. * * * DEAR ABBY: This is to thank you for your Thanksgiving

Hints from Heloise Rubber bands solution to butterfingers

DEAR HELOISE: Necessity was the mother and desperation the father of this hint. When I took a large water jug out of my refrigerator, it slipped out of my hand, breaking on the newly waxed tile floor and with company on the way. It took what seemed forever to mop up all the water and pick up all the shards of glass. I decided then and there that a safer bottle was needed. My solution was to circle the bottle at the spot where you usually grab the container with two inches of rubberbands. This idea is superbly adaptable for anything slippery and it’s great for butterfingers like me who need all the help we can get! Alice Vitali ♦ ★ ★ Great! Especially for little hands that are forever reaching for that pickle or jelly jar. But, when possible, store things in smaller containers or plastic bottles. It’s sure easier to refill something several times, than to grieve over a messy floor or injured foot.—Heloise

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LETTER OF LAUGHTER Dear Heloise: My son always tells me to reverse the charges when I call him and his family. When I called recently, my young granddaughter answered the phone and the operator asked her if she would accept the charges. She called out to her dad, and said, "You better come, somebody wants to press charges!” We had such a laugh and thought others might enjoy sharing it. Winifred Evand COMB CLEANING Dear Heloise: Some time ago you had a helpful hint about cleaning hairbrushes and combs. It really worked terrific. I can’t remember what it was for the life of me, and I’d sure appreciate your reprinting it. Lucy Carroll * * * Your question comes up so often it’s one of hundreds I’ve answered in my new book, "Help! from Heloise” (Arbor House, |14.95) which is now available at bookshops and public libraries. A little ammonia diluted in

Day column. It gave me the strength to make it through another day. I am in the Army, stationed in South Korea, and I find it hard to be thankful for anything while I am unwillingly separated from my dear wife and two children. 1 am under constant pressure from my buddies to go out with the local “girls,” and I’m criticized because I won’t. I am in a race with myself to see if I end up in a hospital from too much alcohol or from a nervous breakdown. I volunteered to work today to keep my mind off the fact that it’s a holiday. After reading you today, I realized that as homesick and blue as I am, lots of people have it worse. Thank you. THANKSGIVING IN KOREA DEAR THANKSGIVING: Hang in there. Your letter made my day. If you’ll permit me a little unsolicited advice: Stay away from the bottle. One drink is too many and a hundred isn’t enough. Write home every day, keep busy, stay out of trouble and, yes, pray. And before you know it, you’ll be home with your family. God love you. + * * DEAR ABBY: I just have to share this with somebody! My

water makes a quick and easy cleaner or you can spray your combs and brushes with some foam bathroom cleaner and get great results. Just let them set awhile, then rinse. Sure cleans them in a jiff! Heloise SHELFPAPER Dear Heloise: I read in your column from time to time about someone who has put adhesive-backed plastic on their shelves and then can’t remove it. (Remove it by placing a warm iron on the plastic, with a protective cloth between the iron and the plastic.— Heloise) I much prefer laying the adhesive plastic on my shelves with the protective backing still intact. If I wish to change colors or use the shelving elsewhere, it’s easily removed. Gladys Webb RE-ROOTING PLANTS Dear Heloise: When cut off at the “shoulder,” two-liter plastic soft drink bottles make great vases for re-rooting plant clippings. They even look good sitting by the kitchen sink while

rooting. And, may I add, “I’m rooting for you!” Norma Conlin ★ * * You brought an extra ray of sunshine through my window today! Hugs, Heloise CLEAN RECIPES Dear Heloise: Here’s a hint for protecting recipes and recipe books from kitchen splatters. Put them into appropriately-sized plastic bags. You can even leave the cookbook inside the bag and close it with the recipe marked by the bag. Mary Knowles ★ * ★ GROOVY GRAVY Dear Heloise: Next time you’re cooking a roast, place a foil pan with a little flour in it in the oven several hours before the roast is done. The flour will brown slowly and, when you make your gravy, it’ll have a rich, brown color and flavor. M. Kahn Send your favorite cooking shortcut to Heloise, P.O. Box 32000, San Antonio, Tx. 78216.

5-year-old son said, “Mommy, do you know what I want for Christmas most of all?” I thought to myself, “That little con artist I wonder what he wants now?” His answer knocked me right off my feet. He said, “All I want is a mommy who doesn’t smoke anymore. I love you very much and want you to live for a looooong time.” Then he put his chubby arms around my neck and kissed me. I had to wipe away a tear. It’s been two weeks, and I haven’t had a cigarette since. I don’t think I will ever smoke again. Wish me luck. NANCY IN KANSAS CITY DEAR NANCY: I wish you luck. And kiss your beautiful son for me. * * * Getting married? Whether you want a formal church wedding or a simple, "do-your-own-thing” ceremony, get Abby’s new booklet. Send $1 plus a long, self-addressed, stamped (37 cents) envelope to: Abby’s Wedding Booklet, 12060 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 5000, Hawthorne, Calif. 90250.

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CRIMINAL PROFILE

BRIARCUFF MANOR, N.Y. (AP) The typical computer criminal is a 35-year-old male, employed by a company for three years, earns an income in the top 40 percent bracket and lives with his wife and two children in a respectable neighborhood, according to an international security firm. The computer criminal, who

By Bil Keane

might be found at any rung of the corporate hierarchy, steals the equivalent of 120 percent of his salary. The profile was compiled by Bums International Security Services, Inc., which also reports that computer crime accounts for an estimated SIOO million in corporate balancesheet losses annually.

Calendar of events Friday Century Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Lawrence Goodhue at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11. The Women’s Study Club will meet at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec: 11 at the home of Mrs. Forst Fuller. The program will be given by Mrs. Gerald Warren. Members are reminded to bring their food contributions for the Allison Home. The Crosswalkers Square Dance (Christmas Dance) will be held 8-11 p.m. Friday Dec. 11 at the Rockville National Guard Amory. The caller will be Gaylord Shull and rounds will be by Patsy Smith. Saturday The CBA Christmas dinner will be held at the Holiday Inn at6:3op.m. Christmas Bible School at Bainbridge Christian Church will be held from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. Free babysitting is offered. Reservations are being accepted through Dec. 9 by calling 522-6872 or 386-7244. The Roachdale Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will host “Breakfast with Santa” on Saturday, Dec. 12 and again On Dec. 19 at the Roachdale Library basement. Sausage and pancakes will be served from 8:30 until 11:30 a.m. The cost is $1.75 per person. The Delta Kappa Gamma Society will hold an initiation banquet at the Union Building Room 221 at 6 p.m. Dec. 12. The banquet is at 6:30 p.m., following initiation. The Ladies of the Coonhunters Association will hold their euchre dinner party on Saturday, Dec. 12. Serving starts at 5:30 p.m. and euchre is at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. Putnam County Singles will meet and leave the First Baptist Church on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 1:30 p.m. on a bus for a train ride at Connersville. The bus will also be making a pickup at Monnett’s in Cloverdale at 1:45 p.m. This is for those singles who have already made arrangements to go. Sunday St. Paul’s Fatima Rosary Group will meet on Sunday, Dec. 13 after the 9 a.m. Mass at the church. The Greencastle Branch of the NAACP will meet at Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13. Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Taylor will host the meeting. In keeping with the holiday, special music will be furnished. The Greencastle branch of the NAACP will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church at the corner of Crown and Howard Streets. There will be special music. Monday Chapter CB of PEO will meet on Monday, Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. with Mrs. John Whitaker, 617 E. Walnut St., Greencastle. St. Paul’s Guild of Catholic Ladies will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14 for a pitch-in dinner at the Parish Center. Ladies who are attending are asked to bring a wrapped gift to be given to nursing home residents. The Boston Club will meet on Monday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Miriam Durham. Assistant hostess will be Diana Thomas. There will be a Christmas program. The Greencastle blood draw will be held from 2:30-7 p.m. Monday Dec. 14 at the Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church, 302 S. Locust St., Greencastle. Ema Herbolt and Sue Smith are chairing the draw. American Legion Christmas party will be held on Monday, Dec. 14 at Post 58, Indianapolis Road. Pitch-in dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. Meat, rolls and coffee will be furnished. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and table service. Santa will be at the party. Parents are asked to bring gifts for their child. Putnam County Singles will meet at the Gobin Church on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. for an evening of games and the braille story of the Holy Lands by Buddy Morris. This is a family affair. Ladies are asked to bring popcorn or a popcorn popper. Men are asked to bring drinks. Singles are welcome. For more information, call Duwayne Higgins at 653-5201. The Greencastle Blood Draw will be held on Monday, Dec. 14 from 2:30 to 7 p.m. at the Colonnade Room of Gobin Church. Tuesday The Putnam County Senior Citizens will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. at the VFW Building for their monthly meeting and Christmas pitch-in dinner. Reelsville Social Service Club will hold its Christmas dinner at the Double Decker Restaurant on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at noon. Helen Gerald will be the hostess American Legion Post 58 will meet Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. instead of Monday, Dec. 14. Reelsville Social Service Club will hold its Christmas dinner at the Double Decker Restaurant on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at noon. Helen Gerald will be the hostess. Penelope Club will meet at noon Tuesday, Dec. 15 in the Double Decker Restaurant. “Christmas Tradition of the Post” will be the program presented by Mrs. Betty Aker at the Senior Fellowship which meets at the First Baptist Church on Judson Drive at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15. Flossie Rowings will have the thought with Dorotha Pursell and Grace Hurst serving the refreshments. Anyone is welcome.

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