Banner Graphic, Volume 13, Number 117, Greencastle, Putnam County, 24 January 1983 — Page 4

1 he Putnam County Banner-Graphic, January 24.1983

Dear Abby

DEAR ABRY: I have read your column for years and finally need some advice. My 20-year-old daughter is planning to marry a man who dated her for several months before telling her he had a pregnant wife and two small children. How do 1 tell her that this sorry excuse for a man will never be more than the liar he has shown himself to he? How do 1 tell her she will never he able to trust him, or to look at herself in the mirror after she sees his wife and children? How do I tell her she deserves more? She says she “loves” him. Or am I the one who’s crazy? HEARTSICK MOM DEAR MOM: You aren’t crazy. Your daughter is. (“Love” is a mental condition that renders its victims temporarily blind to that which is clearly visible to everyone else.) You can talk from now until your voice gives out, but the more you point out his faults, the more ferociously she will defend him. Sorry, Mom. Some people have to learn the hard way. Just stick around to pick up the pieces.

THE FAMILY CIRCUS*

"Daddy, have you got any wood I can use these nails on?"

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Love blinds determined daughter, makes mom heartsick

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DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law cannot sit down to a meal without smothering everything she eats with hot sauce, jalapeno pepper, ketchup, Tabasco, A-l, you name it if it’s hot and spicy, she loads it on. She even uses it on eggs. This offends me because 1 work hard to prepare tasty meals when she visits. Of course, 1 don’t say anything, but my problem is that my 13-year-old daughter has picked up this habit, and I am trying to break her of it. My mother-in law says, “Let her eat what she wants.” I want to break my daughter of this habit because I’d like her to learn to appreciate the taste of food, and if she smothers everything with hot sauce, it will all taste the same. Also, I’m afraid too much hot sauce can harm her health. Am I wrong to try to get my daughter to lay off the hot sauce? Or should I let her eat what she wants? HOT AND BOTHERED DEAR BOTHERED: Your reasons for trying to get your daughter to lay off the hot sauce are valid. And yes, an excess of spicy stuff could be hazardous to one’s health. * * * DEAR ABBY: My husband is a 30-year career naval officer. Recently at a dinner party the subject of the high cost of medical care came up. I mentioned that the Navy had provided me with the best medical services free.

Hints from Heloise Bleach washes away build-up on plastic

DEAR HELOISE; I have one of those clear plastic shower curtains with scenes painted on it. The water where we live is hard lots of chemicals in it so it has caused a build-up on the curtain. Do you have a quick, easy way to clean it? Diane ★ * * Sure do just put it in the washing machine with a few white terry cloth towels. Add hot water, your normal laundry detergent and a cup of liquid chlorine bleach, then run the load through an entire cycle. The curtain will be squeaky clean when finished.

You may then place it in the dryer for a few minutes on low heat to remove wrinkles or hang as is. The steam from showers will eventually straighten out the wrinkles. See, isn’t that a snap? Good luck, Heloise SMOOTH CATSUP Dear Heloise: When my catsup is almost gone, it’s thick and hard to shake out. I put in a little cold water and shake it. Not only does it come out easier but I have enough catsup till we get to the store. Friends from Senior Citizens MUFFIN TINS Dear Heloise: I like to do crafts in the evening while watching TV. With a muffin tin on my lap, I can sort the beads and sequins into the different cups. I even use one cup to hold my glue bottle. I enjoy and get so much from your column. Maryann McCarthy BUCKLESONSHOES Dear Heloise: Here’s a hint that has made life with a 2M>-year-old run smoothly. My daughter is very independent and loves to buckle

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. A woman in the group (not Navy) said, “Yes, our tax dollars go to pay your doctor bills!” Not wishing to create a scene, I said nothing at the time, but how I wanted to speak my piece. May 1 get if off my chest to you, Abby? Many others need to hear it: My husband and I are grateful for the many privileges we have had because of his career in the Navy. Therefore, you will never hear us complain about the long separations; having to cope with alien customs and languages in foreign lands in unsanitary conditions, often without hot water, air conditioning or central heating; losing precious heirlooms through theft and breakage due to constant moving; leaving friends and family behind and often risking our lives even in peacetime. It is regrettable that some begrudge us free medical care. Please be reminded that my husband a kind, intelligent, patriotic officer spent 30 of the best years of his life earning a comparatively small income, working for the American people to make their country a safer place to live! PROUI) NAVY WIFE, SAN DIEGO Do you put off writing letters because you don’t know what to say? Send for Abby’s complete booklet on letter-writing. Send $2 and a long, stamped (37 cents), self-addressed envelope to Abby, Letter Booklet, P.O. Box 38923, Hollywood, Calif. 90038.

her own shoes, but would never buckle them as tightly as needed. She would get very frustrated if I helped her, so I used a red felt tip pen and made a mark on the underside of the strap, next to the proper hole. Now she knows where to put the pin and is very proud to do it all by herself. Rene Farrell BLENDER FOR CRUMBS Dear Heloise: I have an aversion to washing any more dishes than absolutely necessary. When I need cracker crumbs for a recipe I put my crackers in a plasticbag preferably the zip-close type flatten it to remove excess air, seal and crush with a rolling pin. No rolling pins to wash and any leftover crumbs can be stored in the freezer for later use. I also make bread crumbs in the blender in larger quantities than needed for one recipe and store in plastic bags. This cuts down on washing the blender so often. Phyllis Stewart ★ * * You are absolutely right. Why wash an extra bowl!

Heloise SCISSORS FOR RAVELS Dear Heloise: When you do your ironing keep a pair of scissors on the ironing board to cut off ravelings. I find it handy to keep scissors near the dryer also to cut ravelings when you take clothes from the dryer. W.A.P. TUBE TOPS Dear Heloise: I have a helpful hint. I am a 21-year-old and my hint is putting a tube top that I use for sun bathing around my hairline when I wash my face. It works great keeping my hair out of the way. I also use it when I put my make-up on. Rosalie Wilcox DEAR HELOISE: Men I and women), have you ever had to put oil in a car and need a funnel but you can’t find one? Well, try this little hint. Cut the bottom off a 2liter plastic soda bottle and just drop the opened oil can into the inverted top of the bottle. Fits perfectly and works great! It also saves time, money, and a messy clean-up like you’d probably have if you didn’t use a funnel. And it's disposable. B. Fogle

Calendar of events Monday Chapter CB of PEO will meet at 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24 with Mrs. Dwight Liston, 808 S. Indiana St., Greencastle. Mrs. John Zeiner will serve as co-hostess. The social will be at7:lsp.m. Boston Club will meet with Hope Schopmeyer at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24. Betty Aker is the assistant hostess. Aileen Murdock will have the program. Putnam County Singles Monday, Jan. 24 meeting has been changed from the Cloverdale Community Building to the DePauw University Student Union. Tuesday Central Indiana Spinners and Weavers Guild will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25 at the Reelsville Firehouse. Helena Deßoer will instruct the workshop on making a 27-inch colonial cornhusk doormat. There is no cost to members. Non-members are welcome, but a $lO fee will be charged. For the workshop please bring a sack lunch, 2‘z bushels of dry, untrimmed cornhusks as they are brought from the field, one ball medium weight jute twine (for sewing the matt), scissors, 2 or 3-inch blunt end tapestry or bag needle and a towel. Progress History Club will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25 with Mrs. Edna Boyd. Esther McCabe will present the program. Please note change in meeting place. Putnam County Church Women United will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25 at the First Christian Church, Greencastle. All CWU representatives of Putnam County churches are urged to attend to prepare for the World Day of Prayer celebration on March 4. Call Mrs. Curtis Neal 653-5050 for more information. Toastmasters Club meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in Torr’s Restaurant. Guests are welcome. The Moose Lodge will be open to everyone 16 years of age and older for game night every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30p.m. Free coffee will be served. Wednesday The Putnam County Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26 at the Double Decker Restaurant. The guest speaker will be Evelyn Hobson from Dana and her subject will be “Our Ernie Pyle.” Make reservations with Mrs. William J. Boatright by noon Tuesday. Jan. 25. Greencastle Commandery No. 11, Knights Templar, will hold its stated Conclave at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Jan. 26 in the Masonic Temple. A carry-in dinner for members and families will be served at 6:30. Bread and drinks will be furnished. Parents Anonymous, a self-help group of parents under stress, will meet 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26 at the Charterhouse Library. Gobin United Methodist Church. Arrangements for child care or transportation can be made by calling CONTACT at 653-2645. There will be a euchre party held every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post No. 281. Cloverdale. The Putnamville United Women will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26 at the church. Hostesses are Louise Bridges and Marleen Buis. Thursday Omnes Chapter. Order of DeMolav, wall hold its stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27 at the Greencastle Masonic Temple. Preliminary voting will be conducted for the new chapter sweetheart and plans for the basketball team and the trip to Showßiz Pizza will be discussed. Master Councilor Mark Taylor invites all DeMolavs and interested' Master Masons to attend. Men's interdenominational prayer breakfast is held Thur-. sdav at 6:30 a.m. at the Double Decker Restaurant. Order from menu. Saturday Putnam County Singles anniversary dinner will be held Saturday, Jan. 29 instead of Friday, Jan. 28. There will be a euchre party at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29 at the Senior Citizens Center. 9 W. Franklin St., Greencastle. Doors open at 6 p.m. All senior citizens welcome. Sunday The Greencastle Chamber Orchestra directed by Herman Berg will give a free public concert at Thompson Recital Hall of the Performing Arts Center at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30. Included among the works to be performed are Handel’s “Music for the Royal Fireworks” and selections from Gershwin’s "Porgy and Bess." Monday Putnam County Singles will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31 at the Cloverdale Community Building for a surprise activity. Hostesses are Leotta Smiley 795-4654 and Pearl Robertson 795-4061.

flit* deadline for calendar of events items is as follows Monday evening - I p.m. Friday; Tuesday evening - l p in. Monday; Wednesday evening - l p.m. Tuesday; Thursday evening - I p.m. Wednesday; Friday evening - 1 p.m. Thursday. The calendar is not published on Saturdays. For maximum exposure of calendar items, they should be submitted todays in advance of the scheduled meeting.

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