Banner Graphic, Volume 12, Number 173, Greencastle, Putnam County, 1 April 1982 — Page 4

The Putnam County Banner Graphic, April 1, 1982

Supermarket Shopper Refund forms help keep chaos at minimum for participating industries

By MARTIN SLOANE Dear Supermarket Shopper-Why do the companies require refund forms to take advantage of their offers? After reading about a refund offer in your column, I would be far more motivated to go out and buy that product-assuming it was one I could use-if no refund form were needed. Val, Monroe, La. Dear Val-At the recent First National Refunders' Convention in Houston. Roland Dreier of A.C. Nielsen was asked the same question His answer explains why most offers require forms. “A manufacturer decided to test a refund offer for one of its national brands in part of the state of Missouri,” Dreier said. “A budget was established for this test and it included enough money to handle approximately 10.000 refund requests that were expected to come from this one small geographic area. “But in planning this test some overzealous person in the promotion department included a ‘SORRY’ notice on the piads that said that when the forms were all gone, consumers could send for the refund without the form "AS WE ALL, KNOW, NEWS gets around fast among refunders By the time the test offer expired, the company had received more than 500,000 refund requests, which they decided that they were obliged to fulfill. "This is an example of why most companies feel that they must require refund forms in order to control their promotional expenses." *** REFUND UPDATE In the past, Procter and Gamble sent refund forms and extension slips to refunders who made their requests close to the expiration date. The company has informed me that in the future it will only honor form requests postmarked no later than 30 days before the expiration date of the offer.

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SPECIAL NOTE I AM HONORED TO HAVE been appointed chairman of the coupon fund-raising campaign for the National Easter Seal Society. The society provides rehabilitation services through more than 950 state and local affiliates across the country. The new Easter Seals “Coupons of Love” booklet includes money-saving coupons from Welch, Swift Brown ‘n' Serve and Sizzlean, Dannon. Chef Bovardee, Success Rice, Walden Farms, Lenders, No Nonsense and Socks Sense, Yardley Liquid Soap and Turns. Readers w'ho would like to help Easter Seals provide assistance to more than half a million handicapped children and adults, and also help themselves to some good savings, can obtain the “Coupons of Love” booklet by sending $2 to: Easter Seal Society, P.O. Box 812, Monroe, Wis. 53566. CLIP ‘N’ FILE REFUNDS Miscellaneous Food Products Clip out this file and keep it with similar cash-off couponsbeverage refund offers with beverage coupons, for example. Start collecting the needed proofs of purchase w'hile looking for the required refund forms at the supermarket, in newspapers and magazines, and when trading with friends. Offers may not be available in all areas of the country. Allow 10 weeks to receive each refund. This offer doesn’t require a form: Hamburger Helper Cookbook Offer, Box 5403, Minneapolis, Minn. 55460. Receive a “Hamburger Helper Soup Cookbook.” Send two Hamburger Helper box bottoms. Expires Dec. 31,1982, or when the supply runs out. These offers require refund forms: Baker’s Coconut $1 Cash Refund Offer. Send the required refund form and the front panels from any three bags of Baker’s Coconut. Expires Dec. 31,1982.

By Bil Keane

DEAR ABBY: I have a problem many teen-agers have. I can’t communicate with my parents especially my mother. My father works most of the time, and when he gets home, he’s tired. The last thing he wants to do is hear about my problems. He just reads the paper, has dinner and goes to bed. My mom is another story. She’s from Europe, and when she was my age, all she did was study and milk cows, so I can’t blame her for being “dumb” when it comes to understanding American teen-agers. I can’t seem to get through to her. I try to talk to her when she’s not busy, but our hostilities get in the way and we always end up in a big fight. We’re better off not talking to each other at all. I’d really like to have a good mother-daughter relationship. I hope you have space in your column for this letter. My mother reads you faithfully, and if she sees it, it might open up some channels of communication. Thanks for listening. N. IN L.A. DEAR N.: You are a very intelligent girl, and your sincerity comes through. Better communication can be established between you and your mother if, when you engage in a dialogue with her, you make it a point never to interrupt. Listen carefully, and when you speak, maintain a controlled, soft tone. If you disagree, do so respectfully. European-born mothers whose youth was spent studying and milking cows are far from “dumb.” They’re udderwise. * * * DEAR ABBY: I am a divorcee in my late 30s and I go to singles functions quite often. I keep running into the same problem, and I don’t know’ how to deal with it. After having a conversation (or a few dances) with a man, he comes on to me and asks for my telephone number, and whether I’m attracted to him or not, I always give it to him because I don’t want to hurt his feelings. Anyway, I end up not answering my phone for a week to avoid this particular man. I used to say (when a man asked for my phone number),

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’Bama Brown Bag Offer. Receive a refund worth up to 59 cents on the purchase of lunch bags. Send the required refund form and a register tape showing the purchases of two jars of ‘Bama jam, jelly or peanut butter and one package of lunch bags. Expires Dec. 31,1982. Chateau Dumplings. Receive a package of Chateau Dumplings. Send the required refund form and two front panels from Chateau Frozen Dumplings. Expires Sept. 30,1982. Nabisco and Nestle Free Half Gallon Milk Offer. Receive a free half-gallon of milk Send the required refund form, two purchase seals from any Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies or Oreo Double Stuf Cookies and proof-of-purchase seal(s) from one 2pound can or two 1-pound cans of Nestle Quik Chocolate Flavor. Expires Sept. 30,1982. Nestle Refund Offer. Receive a $2 refund. Send the required form and four Nestle proofs of purchase The proofs are one empty package of 12-ounce Nestle Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, one empty package of 12-ounce Butterscotch Chips (or two 6-ounce packages), one 11.5-ounce package of Milk Chocolate Chips and one side panel from Nestle Choco-hake. Expires June 30,1982. Ortega Taco Refund Offer. Receive a quart or liter bottle of soft drink worth up to 75 cents. Send the required refund form, four Universal Product Code symbols from any combination of Ortega Taco Shells, Taco Dinners, Taco Sauce and Taco Seasoning Mix and the register tape with a soft-drink purchased circled. Expires July 31,1982. *** Here’s a refund form to write for: Clairol Spring Savings Spree 1982, P.O. Box 14058, Baltimore, Md. 21268. Requests for this form must be postmarked by July 1, 1982. This offer is worth $3 or $6 in coupons.

“I’m going with someone,” but this is an old line, and besides, why would I be at a singles function if I were going with someone? I know there has to be a better way of turning someone down diplomatically, but what is it? HONEST AMY DEAR AMY: Tell him if it’s romance he has in mind, the “chemistry” isn’t right for you, but you have this terrific girlfriend he might hit it off with, and if he’s interested you can arrange it. That way, you’re off the hook, and you could be doing two people a favor. One woman’s leftovers can be another woman’s banquet. * * * DEAR ABBY: You advise that when friends and relatives phone to say they are coming to visit expecting to be houseguests if you don’t want houseguests, to say, “Lovely. We will be glad to make hotel or motel reservations for you.” Our question is, who picks up the tab? Our relatives (and friends) assume that because we live well, we can afford to pick up the tab. It’s true that our income is more than most of our relatives, but w r e aren’t that well-off. We love our relatives, but we can’t accommodate them in our home without inconveniencing ourselves, which we don’t want to do. And we’re afraid if we offer to make motel reservations for them, they will assume we’ll pick up the tab. So how can we make this clear without appearing cheap? BARELY MAKING IT DEAR BARELY: Tell them you will be glad to inquire about motel rates and let them know what it will cost to be sure it’s within their budget. * * * CONFIDENTIAL TO “QUIET IN KOKOMO”: Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt. (P.S. Today is April Fool’s Day.) * * * DEAR ABBY: Let me tell you about a thumb-sucker I know. He’s my husband. He’s 31, a 6-footer, weighs 195 pounds and we’ve been married for nearly four years. When we were first married, just before he’d fall asleep he’d always turn his back toward me. Finally I discovered why when I woke up earlier than he and saw that sweet little boy with his thumb in his mouth! Please don’t mention where this letter came from because he still doesn’t know I know. MY SECRET * * * 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, Wedding Booklet, P.O. Box 38923, Hollywood, Calif. 90038.

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Calendar of events Friday On April 2, the Roachdale PTO will hold the annual Spring Festival at the Roachdale gym. The fun, food, games and door prizes begin at 6 p.m. There will be hot dogs, coneys, popcorn and soft drinks available. Greencastle Barracks and Veterans of World War I will hold their monthly meeting at noon Friday, April 2 at the VFW Home on South Jackson St. They will have the usual pit-ch-in dinner at noon followed by separate meetings. There will be some information of value to most members. Saturday The Cloverdale Whole Sausage-Pancake Day will be held on Saturday, April 3 from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the Cloverdale Community Building. Anyone wishing to donate bake items may bring them on that day or if you need items picked up please contact Karen Sandy at 795-3382 or Sherrie Sandy at 795-4414. All donations will be greatly appreciated and all proceeds will go to the Cloverdale Volunteer Fire Dept A euchre party will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 3 at the Putnam County Senior Citizens Center, 9 W. Franklin St., Greencastle. All senior citizens are welcome. The Cloverdale Volunteer Fire Dept will hold its annual whole Hog Sausage-Pancake Day from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 3 in the Cloverdale Community Building. The auxiliary will hold a bake sale. The South Putnam Band Parents will be sponsoring their second annual Spring Potpourri, a combination arts and craft fair, flea market and white elephant sale from 9 a m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 3 in the school commons. Proceeds from the fund-raiser will go to the South Putnam bands. Lunch and refreshments will be available, as well as a variety of handiwork, trash and treasures. “A Spring Into Spring” BPW Style Show will be held at 1: 30 p.m. Saturday, April 3 at the Greencastle Elks Lodge. Sunday On Palm Sunday evening, April 4, the combined choirs of the Cloverdale United Methodist, Putnamville United Methodist, Mt. Hebron and the Cunot Baptist Churches will present Peterson’s Cantata. Everyone is welcome to attend. This will take place at the Cloverdale United Methodist Church. Fellowship is to follow the program. Monday Putnam County Singles will attend a divorce workshop on Monday, April 5 at 5:30 p.m. sponsored by the Cummins Mental Health Clinic, 600 N. Arlington St. There will be a meeting afterward for the annual election of officers at the Public Service Indiana Building, east of Greencastle on State Road 240 at approximately 7 p.m. until 7:30. They will go to McDonald’s afterward for refreshments. Dress hobo style. Any questions can be directed to Nadene Burks at 653-9635. The Fortnightly Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 5 with Mrs. W. A. Frisbie. Mrs. Value Williams will present the program. The Monday Book Club will meet at 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 5 at the home of Mrs. Darrell Gooch. Please note change in meeting place. The Monday Club will met with Thelma Miller at 2 p.m. Monday, April 5. Maude Brattain will have the program. Tuesday The Cloverdale UMW will meet in the basement of the Cloverdale United Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 6. Greencastle Morning Musicale will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 6 in Asbury Towers. Christine Graham will be the hostess. The program will be presented by the Musigals directed by Vera Kierstead. Over the Teacups will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 6 at the home of Mrs. John Boyd. Mrs. Grafton Longden will present the program. Tri Kappa will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 6 at the Episcopal Church. Theta Chapter, Delta Theta Tau sorority, will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 6 at the home of Mrs. Ralph Hutcheson. Mrs. Robert Bruce and Miss Vicki Bruce will serve as cohostesses. Wednesday Greencastle Chapter No. 255, Order of Eastern Star will hold a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 7 at the Masonic Temple. Marthas present and past will be honored. There will be a memorial service. All members are welcome. Parents Anonymous, a self-help group of parents under stress, will meet 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 7 at the Charter House Library of Gobin United Methodist Church. Arrangements for child care or transportation can be made by calling CONTACT at 653-2645. The Sunshine Circle Home Extension Club will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 7 at the home of Sheryl Davasher, Box 168, Bainbridge The lesson will be on draperies. Associate Tri Kappa will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday. April 7 with Mrs. Kenneth McCoy. The Crescent Club will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 7 at Asbury Towers. Grace Browning will be the hostess. Thursday The Beech Grove Ladies Aid will meet all day on Thursday, April 8 at the church. Evabelle Sadler will be the hostess. The installation of officers of Omnes Chapter. Order of DeMolay will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 8 at the Greencastle Masonic Temple. Master Councilor-elect John Rice and his corps of officers invite all interested relatives and friends to attend the ceremonies. A reception will follow in the Masonic Temple dining room.

The deadline for calendar of event items is as follows: Monday evening - 1 p.m. Friday; Tuesday evening - 1 p.m. Monday; Wednesday evening - Friday evening -1 p.m. Thursday. The calendar is not published on Saturdays. For maximum exposure of calendar items, they should be submitted 10 days in advance of the scheduled meeting.

[AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 58] ACTIVITIES | April 2 - Fri. - Dining Room open 6 - 9 p.m. | April 3 - Sat. - Dining Room open 6 - 9 p.m. ■ April 4 - Sun. - Post Closed • ■ April 5 - Mon. - Post open regular hours ■ April 6 - Tues. - Happy Hours 3:30 - 6 p.m., 12 p.m. - 1 a.m. | - April 7 - Wed. - Bingo 7:30 p.m. | April 8 - Thurs. - Happy Hours 3:30 - 6 p.m., 12 p.m. - 1 a.m. | ■ April 9 - Fri. - Dining Room open 6 - 9 p.m. ■ April 10 - Sat. - Dining Room open 6- 9 p.m. AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 58 Clip and Save ■ April 25 - Sun. - Post open 12:30 p.m., district meeting 2 | E| I 29 - Thurs. - Big bond, Glenn Miller music