Banner Graphic, Volume 13, Number 46, Greencastle, Putnam County, 29 October 1982 — Page 4

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The Putnam County Banner-Graphic, October 29,1982

Dear Abby Herpes disease no laughing matter; guess who's coming for snacks?

DEAR ABBY: I am an innocent victim of herpes II the genital kind. It’s an epidemic now, so my kind of misery has a lot of company, but that doesn’t make me feel any better. What really infuriates me, Abby, is the way some comedians are now making herpes jokes! Can you believe it? Every time I hear a herpes joke I want to cry. Do people really think an incurable disease is funny? I am a 40-year-old divorced mother. Please print this. It may help. HURTING ENOUGH DEAR HURTING: I’ll print your letter, but I doubt if it will help. From time immemorial people have been making jokes about every conceivable

THE FAMILY CIRCUS, By Bil Keane / \ CopyrigM 1982 A 7£, Th« R«gi,tw and Tribune U A, W SyndKQi,. Inc. 'ltHjfy/ "I think maybe ! don't have enough candy in my blood."

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Protecting rural and small-town values

The quality of life is important to Hoosiers who live and work in rural areas and small towns. It’s a rich, fulfilling life, not always understood by those who represent major cities and metropolitan areas. John Thomas respects the values of rural and small-town residents in Putnam County. He was raised on a farm in Parke County, works every day in Clay County and has represented Putnam County in the Indiana General Assembly since 1967. In fact, he’s never missed a day of the legislature in 16 years. Preserving and protecting the quality of life we cherish is not automatic. It requires the dedication, experience and hard work of a representative who understands our values. John Thomas respects those values they’re his too. »atcrJOHN THOMAS State Representative

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human misery. For every tragedy there is a joke. There are jokes about death, rape, cancer, hunger, poverty and impotency. Without thinking, people repeat jokes about fat people, ugly people, the mentally disturbed, the blind, deaf and elderly. It’s perverse to say the least, but there must be just a tad of perversity in all of us. The late Dorothy Parker wrote this witty little poem using as her theme a tragic and painful subject suicide: “Razors pain you; “Rivers are damp; “Acids stain you; “And drugs cause cramp. “Guns aren’t lawful; “Nooses give; “Gas smells awful; “You might as well live.” * * * DEAR ABBY: On Monday, a good friend of mine called and invited me to her home for a small dinner party on Saturday. On Friday she phoned to say that the dinner was off because one of the guests was sick and couldn’t make it. Then she said, “1 hope you don’t mind, but I don’t feel like cooking a big meal just for you.” Should I feel hurt? Angry? Insulted? Resentful? PUZZLED

Heloise Early bird catches the Christmas bargain

DEAR HELOISE: As Thanksgiving Day draws near, I just pretend it will be Christmas and as the time creeps up, I do quite a bit of shopping, and even wrap my gifts and stack them in the closet. (If there are children around, you may have to lade

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the gifts.) This helps me in more ways than one. 1 don’t have to stand in long lines, I can shop in more pleasant weather i by December it gets extremely cold where I live) and I’m not rushed so I can make more sensible judgments on my purchases. 1 can even have some of them gift-wrapped for free without the long delay. The merchandise in the stores isn’t picked over at this time and the financial burden doesn't come in one lump. I can then go on with other holiday planning, food preparation, etc. Try this... you’ll love it and the glowing feeling of accomplishment is in - describable. Delores Tretter * * * You’re so right! We all know this is the best way... just doing it is the problem. It isn’t too late, though, to get an early start on Christmas shopping, so I, too, had better get busy, 'cause time’s a-wasting. Thanks for the reminder. Hugs Heloise NO SHOELESS FEET Dear Heloise: When my lit-

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Trl Kappa and Associate Tri Kappa held inspection Oct. 25 at Mathena Manor. Present were: (front row, from left) Narda Cotton, corresponding secretary; Barbara Winters, Province 5 officer; Janet Peck, president; Suzanne Bates, first vice president; Pat Miller, recording secretary; (second row, from left) Peggy Frisbie, parliamentarian; Jayne Bray, assistant treasurer; Connie Macy, treasurer; Sally

DEAR PUZZLED: None of the above. Feel flattered that she considered you a close enough friend to have been perfectly candid with you. * * * DEAR ABBY: May I comment regarding “Heartbroken Father,” who gave his spoiled 19-year-old daughter everything and received nothing in return? As an attorney, I’ve seen a lot of people in a lot of situations, and I am convinced that parents should give their children what they need but make them earn what they want. I recently drafted a will for a woman whose son told her, “You can’t take that trip. Don’t spend my money!” He may not realize it, but it’s not his money until his mother dies. And when she does, he will learn that “his” money has been lt*ft to a children’s hospital where it will do far more good than it ever would in his hands. CONCERNED FATHER IN FLORIDA * * * Problems? You’ll feel better if you get them off your chest. Write to Abby, P.O. Box 38923, Hollywood, Calif. 90038. For a personal reply, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

tle boy was born, he received several outfits that had the little cloth shoes to match, but everytime I turned around, he had lost a shoe. 1 solved the problem by rolling up a small piece of masking tape, sticky side out. and placing it on the inside sole of the shoe. The sock on baby’s foot sticks to it and the shoe stays put. Kay Tibbs. CLEANER SHELVES Dear Heloise: Use one of the larger plastic foam trays (a clean one, of course) that meat is packaged in as a tray under milk containers. Should the milk carton or jug leak, the shelf will be protected. V.Marrs WASTE NOT IXar Heloise: If you have onions that are starting to go bad, peel and cut away the bad parts, then put the good parts through the blender until they are mushy liquid. Pour into ice cube trays and freeze. When frozen, remove from the trays and put into freezer bags. Use one or two cubes in soups or casseroles. Good

Sunkel, associate Tri Kappa president; Virginia Mont, Associate Tri Kappa recording secretary; Jane Coan, Associate Tri Kappa vice president; Peggy Spencer, second vice president;- Mary Jane Scamahorn, member-at-large; (back row, from left) Lois Underwood, former Province 5 officer, and Margaret Harris, Associate Tri Kappa treasurer. (BannerGraphic photo).

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“WANTED” Men who want to learn to Square Dance FRIDAY, OCT. 29,1982 7:30-9:30 CLOVERDALE BEAGLE CLUB First road south of 1-70 then east 2110 mile. Sponsored by: Cunot Can Do’s Square Dance Club __ Instructor: fjj Jerry Workman, 795-4961 [1

flavor and no waste. Mrs. Iris Miller. Very good idea. But be sure to wrap the tray in a plastic bag because the scent of the onion juice w ill be absorbed by other foods. Yes, even in a freezer. — Heloise SIMPLE CAMISOLES Dear Heloise: For a little extra warmth on cool days, make a camisole to wear under your tops by cutting the bottom off a full slip you no longer wear. Cut it long enough to allow for tucking into slacks. Hazel Shumway FOOD WARMER Dear Heloise: You know the trays you use to stack pies in a pie holder? I use them for stacking and warming (not cooking) plates of food in the nucrowave. Two or three can be warmed at one time. Works great! Joyce

Have a helpful hint? Send it to: Heloise P.0.80x 32000 San Antonio, TX 78216

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Calendar of events Friday Applegate Lodge No. 155 will hold work in the MM degree at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29. Dinner will be served at 6:30. Visitors are welcome. Saturday An “Old Fashion Square Dance” and Round Dance will be held Saturday, Oct. 30 at the Lions Hall in Roachdale from 8 p.m. to midnight. The music will be provided by “Don Woods and The Flint Creek Rumblers.” The public is invited. A euchre party will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 at the Putnam County Senior Center, 9 W. Franklin St., Greencastle. Doors open at 6 p.m. All senior citizens are welcome. The Cloverdale Masonic Temple No. 132 will have a Family Night at Adami’s, west of Brazil at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30. All members are welcome. The Bainbridge Lions Club Haunted House will be open 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30. Admission is free at the Bainbridge Lions Hall. Sunday The New Providence Baptist Church, located 2*/ 2 miles south of U.S. 40 at Mt. Meridian will be showing the Focus on the Family film, “Preparing for Adolescence: Peer Pressure and Sexuality,” at the 7 p.m. service Sunday, Oct. 31. The public is invited. The Putnam County Singles will attend a Halloween party Sunday, Oct. 31 at Lake Holiday. It is going to be attended also by other singles. Come in costume. Group will meet at the First Baptist Church at 5:15 p.m. to travel as a group to Lake Holiday. Women are to bring snacks and men are to bring drinks. The annual Kiwanis breakfast will be held 7-11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 31 at the Ridpath School. Pancakes, sausage and eggs are on the menu. Children under six eat free. Monday The Monday Book Club will meet at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1 with Mrs. Elsie Miller. Greencastle prospective chapter of Sweet Adelines will caravan to the Terre Haute Chapter for guest night on Monday, Nov. 1. Women interested in going should meet at Torr’s Restaurant at 6:15 p.m. The Cancer Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov.-l at the Greencastle High School cafeteria. The public is welcome. Stress Management Workshop No. 3 will meet 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1 at the First Baptist Church, Judson Drive. Call 653-2669 for information. Fortnightly Club will meet with Mrs. Roy Sutherlin at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1. Mrs. Perry Rush will give the program. The Monday Club will meet with Nellie Harlan at 2 p.nv. Monday, Nov. 1. Freda Collins will have the program. The Greencastle Nuclear Freeze Committee will be showing the film “War Without Winners” at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1 in the University Christian Center behind Gobin Church. There will be refreshments and discussion afterward. The public is welcome. For more information, call Sue Rice (653-6703) or Angie Smoch (653-2239). Putnam County Singles will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1 at the Cloverdale Community Building. Guest will be Jim Baugh. Hostess is Nadene Burks (653-9635). Refreshments will be furnished. Tuesday Theta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Theta Tau will meet with Mrs. Ray Herbert at 10 a m. Tuesday, Nov. 2. Over-the-Teacups will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2 at the home of Mrs. Warren Macy, Route 2, Woodland Heights. Mrs. Laurel Corbin will present the program. Tri Kappa will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2 at the Episcopal Church. The Theta chapter of Delta Theta Tau sorority will meet with Mrs. Debbie Kersey at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2. Please remember to bring items for the food pantry. Wednesday “Christmas in Indiana” is the new crafts and foods program being presented by Dottie Buechler, consumer relations consultant for Public Service Indiana. The program will be given at 1 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3 at the Electric Living Center at the Greencastle PSI office. League of Women Voters of Greencastle will hold a general membership meeting at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3 at the home of Whitney Morrill, 633 E. Seminary St., to discuss public policy on reproductive choices. Associate Tri Kappa will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3 at the home of Mrs. John Earnshaw. Woman’s Club Founders and Guest Day will be at the DePauw Union Terrace Room at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3. Prof. John White will be the guest speaker.

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