Banner Graphic, Volume 14, Number 74, Greencastle, Putnam County, 1 December 1983 — Page 4

The Putnam County Banner-Graphic, December 1,1983

THE FAMILY CIRCUS,

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Dear Abby

Teen-ager offers 10 tips on rearing kids

DEAR ABBY: The younger generation was asked to submit 10 tips on how to be a good kid, right? Well, I’m a 15-year-old girl who put together 10 tips on how to be a great mom. Here they are: 1. Don’t yell at your kids in front of everyone. (Wait until you get home.) 2. Don’t compare your kids to other siblings. (“Joe never did that at your age” and “Karen always got A’s in math”) 3. If your teen-agers are at a party, roller rink or the movies, and the curfew is 11 p.m., don’t run in screaming at 11:05 to tell them they’re late. 4. Don’t take things away for the wrong reason. Example: If your son didn’t mow the lawn, don’t take away his concert ticket; make him mow the lawn. 5. Don’t make your kids wear clothes they hate. It’s embarrassing to be different from their friends. 6. If you don’t like your kids’ friends, don’t try to keep them apart. It will just make them more determined to get together. 7. Don’t snoop around in your kids’ rooms, reading diaries or personal letters. (How would you like them to do that to you?) 8. If your children have messy rooms, don’t tidy them up—let them do it, and if they don’t, they will have to live in them—not you. 9. Don’t say “yes” to something one day and “no” the next. It’s embarrassing for us to tell our friends that Mom has changed her mind. 10. Tell your children that you love them. They need to hear those words. TERRI ON LONG ISLAND * * * DEAR ABBY: The holidays are closing in. Please ask your readers not to send magazine subscriptions as gifts without first checking to see if they are desired or perhaps duplicates. My mailbox is cluttered with such. Later come the

Hints from Heloise

Checking garage sales barometer for pricing goods

DEAR HE IGISE: We are retiring and moving out of state so we plan to sell our furniture. I would like to know if you or any of your readers know how one figures out how much to sell household items for. Is there a rule of thumb? Lucy Burns * * ★ I don’t know if there is a general rule of thumb but you could check out used furniture stores and garage sales to give you an idea of prices of used furniture. Also, look at new furniture and compare the prices. If you have antique or very good furniture I would suggest you contact a furniture appraiser for information regarding price. But remember, an appraiser will charge a fee. Heloise BROILING PAN Dear Heloise: One of my dreaded tasks is doing dishes, especially the broiler pan. My husband had a brainstorm. Cover the bottom of the pan with approximately one-fourth inch of water before broiling. Presto! Clean-up is a breeze and the steam helps tenderize the meat. Colorado Springs

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EXTRA SET OF KEYS Dear Heloise: It took only one experience of locking myself out of my car to get an extra set of car keys. I have had to use it several times since. An extra advantage is that when I leave my car to be parked or repaired I can give the attendant the extra set so I don’t have to give him my whole set of keys. A Constant Reader * * * I agree with you about carrying an extra set and especially about handing out only the car keys without your home or office keys on the ring. Copies can be made so easily and why tempt someone. Heloise WRINKLE FREE Dear Heloise: To remove wrinkles in clothes when you’re traveling, dampen them and turn your hair dryer on high and all the wrinkles will come out. This is also great at home for fast pressing. G. Tate NO HURT FEELINGS Dear Heloise: When my daughter turned the age where she wanted to pick out her own clothes and dress herself, she was coming up

follow-ups asking me to re-subscribe to magazines I didn t want in the first place. A subscription to the daily newspaper or one’s hometown weekly is a welcome gift. It bothers me to know that a well-meaning friend has spent money on a gift that is unread, then tossed out. L. IN SEATTLE DEAR L.: I read you. And I hope my readers read you (and me), too. * * * DEAR ABBY: Is it characteristic of all old men to talk back to the TV? It is most upsetting because when my husband watches TV, it sounds like there are three people in the living room—when it’s only him. When I am talking on the phone, the party I’m talking to always asks, “Do you have company?” I’m ashamed to admit it’s just my husband talking to the TV. Abby, is my husband senile, or is this a form of insanity? Don’t use our name. He is retired and everybody thinks he’s normal. TALKER’S WIFE DEAR WIFE: He may be perfectly all right, so unless you have other reasons to question your husband’s mental well-being, don’t worry about it. Thank your lucky stars you have a man who’s alive, occupied and entertained. But it might be good for him to get out of the house and talk to some “real” people occasionally. * * * (If 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.)

with some horrible color combinations. To help her learn what went together and not hurt her feelings, I used clip clothespins to hold together coordinated tops and slacks, etc. Worked great and no hurt feelings. Sheryn Green •k ★ * I bet she is so proud of herself. Thanks, Mom. Heloise TREAT FOR FEET Dear Heloise: Remember the old saying: “ If your feet hurt, you hurt all over.” We really abuse our feet and 1 have a handy hint that will soothe those tired toes. In the evening, pamper your feet by soaking them in warm, sudsy water. After you dry them, spread on some petroleum jelly and massage the entire foot in a circular motion. This really gives your feet a wonderful feeling and improves circulation. I sleep with the petroleum jelly on my feet. I just put on an old, clean pair of socks. I really have happy feet. E.T. * * * r bet you do! Heloise REFRIGERATOR DOORS Dear Heloise: You will save both time and energy if you make sure when buying a refrigerator that the door opens next to a counter top. You can open the door once and remove the items you • need all at one time.

TOPS 573 prepares for Christmas party

The last two meetings of TOPS 573 were held on Nov. 21 and Nov. 28 in the basement of the Greencastle Presbyterian Church. DURING THE Nov. 21 meeting, 19 members weighed in for a total weight loss of 24 pounds. The best loser award was given to Marge Leer and Jessie Trigg was named officer of the week. Sandy Ewing was chosen as lady of the week. Patty Carman was awarded her 14year KOPS pin. During the Nov. 28 meeting, 13 members registered a loss of

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Many refrigerators are manufactured so the door can be changed to either right or left. Sure saves a lot of opening and closing if the door is on the correct side for your kitchen. Mildred M. Post PATTERN TIP Dear Heloise: I purchased some large manila envelopes from an office supply store to keep my patterns in. I cut the pattern envelope on one side, the top and bottom. Then I spread the pattern envelope on the manila envelope and taped it in place. I also used the back side of the envelope to make notations of any adjustments or whatever. The convenience and time saved is great. I have the pattern picture and instructions on the same side and no more fat, lumpy little pattern packages. Joyce L. Byrne * * * Your idea will help us avoid the frustration of trying to get the pattern back into those small envelopes. No more lost pieces because the pattern envelope split. You are a doll! Heloise * * ★ Have a favorite hint you’d like to share? There are thousands of people out there waiting to hear it and Heloise is the one who can pass it on. Write to Heloise, P.O. Box 32000, San Antonio, TX 78216.

10 pounds. Sandy Ewing was the best loser. Secret sisters were revealed. Leader Jessie Trigg announced plans for the chapter’s Christmas party on Dec. 12. Members are asked to weigh in at 5:30 p.m. and then proceed to the party at 6:30 p.m. A $2 gift exchange will be held. THE PARTY IS a diet salad pitch-in and everyone is to bring his own table service. Dress is casual. Everyone is invited. For details, call Jessie or any of the officers.

Calendar of events Thursday Bainbridge Lodge No. 75 F & AM will hold its regular statement meeting Thursday, Dec. 1 and will also make 25th year awards to brothers of James E. Ross, Harry L. Bell and Eugene L. Hough. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 7:30. All brothers are welcome. The coping with grief support group will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 at Peace Lutheran Church, 218 S. Bloomington St., Greencastle. For additional information, call the Mental Health Association or CONTACT. Friday The fourth annual Christmas Crafters Fair will be held at the Parke County Fairgrounds north of Rockville on U S. 4148 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. Greencastle Barracks and Auxiliary No. 114, Veterans of World War I, will hold their regular monthly meeting Friday, Dec. 2 at the VFW home, Greencastle. A pitch-in dinner at noon will be followed by a Christmas party. The auxiliary will have a gift exchange. There will be a short business meeting. The next business meeting will be held in March or April. The Putnamville United Methodist Women will meet at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 at the church to distribute Christmas cookies. The Women of the Moose will have a ham and bean supper at the Moose Lodge Friday, Dec. 2. Serving starts at 6:30 p.m The cost is $2.50 per adult and $1.25 for children 10 years and under. Saturday A euchre party will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Putnam County Senior Citizens Center, 9 W. Franklin St., Greencastle. Doors open at 6 p.m. All senior citizens welcome. The annual deer supper of the Owen Lodge No. 655, Quincy, will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. The Master Mason degree will follow at 7:30p.m. Democrat Women’s club will have a holiday family dinner at the Cloverdale Community Building at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. This is a pitch-in. Bring an jnwrapped gift of $2 value. All Democrats are welcome. Sunday Rev. Marta Benavides, special assistant to Archbishop Romero of El Salvador at the time of his assassination, will speak on the wars now going on in Central America at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 in Room 114, East College. The discussion will continue with brunch at the Union Building ballroom. These meetings, sponsored by the local churches, are open to everyone. Monday The Fortnightly Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5 at the home of Mrs. Mace Aker. Mrs. Edna Coffman will present the program. Hanging of the greens will be at the Putnamville United Methodist Church at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. The Monday Book Club will meet at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5. with Ethel Mitchell. Members are asked to remember the gift exchange. The Monday Club will meet at noon, Monday, Dec. 5 at the Double Decker Restaurant for a luncheon. United Way of Putnam County Admissions and Allocation Committee will have a meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5 at the Public Service Building. Tuesday Theta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Theta Tau will meet at. noon Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the Terrace Room, DePauw Student Union Building. Mary Frazier and Gwen Crawley will be the hostesses. Alzheimer Support group for spouses and relatives of Alzheimer patients will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the. Putnam County Mental Health Association Office, 7 N. Vine St.. Greencastle. The Theta Chapter of Delta Theta Tau sorority will have its Christmas meeting Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the Old Topper Annex. Social time will be 6:30-7 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7. Reservations will be taken until Monday, Dec. 5. Bring a grab bag gift for the dinner and a gift for nursing home residents. Wednesday The Putnam County Historical Society will meet at the Double Decker Restaurant at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7. David Barr will give the program and his subject is “Three C’s in Your Basket.” Make reservations with Mrs. William J. Boatright by noon Tuesday, Dec. 6. The Greencastle Woman’s Club will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7 at the home of Helen Loudermilk. Catherine McCord will present the program. Greencastle Chapter No. 255 Order of Eastern Star will have a carry-in dinner at the Masonic Temple at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7. Bring table service and covered dish. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. Visiting members are welcome. Thursday The Beech Grove Ladies Aid will meet all day Thursday, Dec. 8 at the church for their Christmas meeting with Pat Harlan as hostess. Don’t forget something for the cheer boxes and secret pal. The general meeting for all Gobin United Methodist Women circles will be held in the Colonnade Room at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8. Omnes Chapter, Order of DeMolay, will hold its stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 at the Greencastle Masonic Temple. Plans will be discussed for DeMolay Day of Comfort, a visitation to Roachdale Chapter on Dec. 13 and a possible basketball game with the Roachdale DeMolays. Master Councilor Nick App invites all DeMolays and interested Master Masons to attend.