Banner Graphic, Volume 14, Number 139, Greencastle, Putnam County, 17 February 1984 — Page 3

Calendar of events Friday Beta Sigma Phi in Roachdale will have bingo night at the Roacdale Lions Hall at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17. Refreshments will be available. Beta Sigma Phi will play bingo at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17 at the Roachdale Lions Hall. The public is invited. Saturday Larabee Lodge No. 131, Stilesville, will hold a called meeting on Saturday, Feb. 18. Work will be in the F.C. degree. Breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. and work is at 7 a m. Visiting brethem are welcome. Women’s Aglow Fellowship will meet at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 at Laughner’s Cafeteria, U.S. 40, Plainfield. There will be a continental breakfast served for $2. Call Lois Denny, 839-9500 for babysitting and Elaine Uhls, 522-6763 for more information. Putnam County Singles will have a Valentine party at June White’s home at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18. The Reelsville Fire Department Auxiliary will hold its ecuhre party every third Saturday of the month at the Reelsville Fire Department. Supper will be served 5-7 p.m. Euchre follows immediately. Everyone is welcome. Sunday There will be a pitch-in dinner for the Greencastle Chamber Orchestra at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 at the Presbyterian Church. Bring table service and a side dish. Drinks will be furnished. There will be a euchre party at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 and at 1 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 22 at the Putnam County Senior Citizens Center, 9 W. Franklin St., Greencastle. All senior citizens are welcome. Monday The executive board of Putnam County Church Women United will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20 at the First Christian Church. Plans for the World Day of Prayer will be made. The Putnam County Singles will have a skating party at the Skate Place, Greencastle, 7-9:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20. They will go to McDonald’s after skating. The host is Liz Krapp, 653-4060 and the host is Sonny Higgins. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Greencastle Masonic Temple Association will be held at the Greencastle Masonic Temple at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20. The Church World Sewing Group will meet 1-3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20 in the basement of the Presbyterian Church. Tuesday Parents Anonymous, a self-help group for parents under stress, will meet 7-8:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the First Christian Church, corner of Indiana and Poplar streets. For transportation and babysitting, call 653-2645. Domestic Science Club will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 with Mrs. Edna Coffman. Mrs. Coffman will present the program. The Senior Citizens Over 50 Club will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the VFW building for their monthly meeting and pitch-in dinner. There will be bingo for entertainment. Washburn DAR will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 at Central National Bank.

Dear Abby It's impractical to acknowledge cards DEAR ABBY: I usually agree with you. However, I did a double take when I read the following item: “Dear Abby: I recently celebrated an ‘important’ birthday and received many lovely cards. “A friend casually mentioned (on seeing the stack of cards) that I would be very tired by the time I had written thank-you notes for all those cards. “Abby, does a person have to write thank-you notes for cards?—WRITER’S CRAMP “DEAR CRAMP: No one ‘has to’ acknowledge anything. But those with the best manners acknowledge everything—cards included.” Come on, Abby, you must be kidding. I hope you are snowed with letters from readers protesting your answer. I can see it now. “Thank you for the birthday card.” Then the recipient sends a card saying, “Thank you for your card thanking me for my thank-you card.” Then a card in return, “Thank you for the thank-you card thanking me for my thank-you ...” I think I will go out and buy some stock in Hallmark Cards. V.T. MOON, DUARTE, CALIF. DEAR MR. MOON: You are right, of course, but I can’t say I wasn’t warned. My editor suggested that I rethink my stance, but I held firm in the belief that those who remembered an “important” birthday with a card should be thanked along with those who had sent a costly gift. (“It’s the thought,” I thought, “that counted.”) Bear in mind, I was alluding only to “important” birthdays—not to ordinary birthdays, Christmases, anniversaries, get-well cards, etc. But had I thought it through (which I did not), even acknowledging cards for “important” birthdays needs some qualification. For example, Cary Grant, that magnificent living legend who recently celebrated a well-publicized “important” birthday, must have received 50,000 cards from well-wishers around the world. Obviously, Cary Grant cannot thank everyone who sent him a card—so there goes my logic. Let’s just say that I was wrong. So if anyone out there sends me a “condolence” card for this colossal gaffe, don’t expect a thank-you card from me. * * * DEAR ABBY: 1 would like to hear from women who have had babies in their 40s. How do they handle it when strangers say to their child, “I’ll bet Grandma spoils you!” They take us for grandmas. I like the looks on people’s faces when I tell them I’m the mother. They always say, “Oh, I’m sorry!” Well, I’m not. My baby was no accident. She’s a gift—like the rest of my children. PROUD MAMA (AND GRANDMA, TOO) * * * CONFIDENTIAL TO “UNLUCKY” IN SPRINGFIELD, VA.: “Luck is a well-planned accident.” (Charles Nelson Reilly) * * * (Every teen-ager should know the truth about drugs, sex and how to be happy. For Abby’s booklet, send $2 and a long, stamped (37 cents), selfaddressed envelope to: Abby, Teen Booklet, P.O. Box 38923, Hollywood, Calif. 90038.)

Hints from Heloise Plastic under table cloth protects furniture

DEAR HEIXHSE: This is a hint that can save you a fortune by preventing damage to furniture. My mother learned it the hard way. She had company for dinner... table pads, best tablecloth, etc. A guest spilled a cup of coffee. Mother didn’t want to embarrass the guest, so she did nothing about it until the next day she had assumed that the pads would protect the table and she could get the coffee out of the tablecloth. However, she did not think about the separation between the table pads. Result... her table was ruined. I now place a one-piece length of clear plastic (the size of the table plus a few inches overhang) under the tablecloth so the table is protected. Over the years I have been thankful many times for that piece of plastic. Kay Van Hise * * * Thank you for your idea. I think we all would assume that the table pads would be enough protection... I’m using your idea for my next dinner party. Hugs—Heloise HANDY BAG Dear Heloise: I work at a supermarket and have read some good ideas pertaining to markets in your column. Now I have another one for you. Those plastic bags that you usually get ice cream or vegetables in are great for auto trash bags. Just punch a small hole on the side of the bag about two inches from the opening, then attach it to the station selector knob of your car radio. Really handy and best part is that they’re free. Perry Young ★ ★ * I couldn’t agree more. Heloise. SAVE COUPONS Dear Heloise: I’ve read many times about saving junk mail envelopes to keep your store coupons in, but I have another idea. You know those nifty little one-sided envelopes you get from some banks when you withdraw money? Instead of throwing them away I use them for my coupons. They make a nice little carrier and it’s easy to sort through as I’m shopping. There’s even a separate change compartment so you can see how much you save! -Sally PERFECT POACHED EGG Dear Heloise: Here’s a tip from a man on how to make a perfect poached egg every time. Save an empty tuna fish can, thoroughly cleaned and label removed, of course. Cut

Jefferson extension club meets The Jefferson Township Extension Club held its monthly meeting at the home of Olga Snyder. President Donna Frye opened the meeting by leading the recitation of the pledges and creed. Nina Saunders gave the secretary’s report and Mrs. Dorcella Keck gave the treasurer’s report. Devotions were given by Mrs. Lola Salsman. MRS. ANN STEMLER gave the health and safety report on smoking and pregnancy and the citizenship report was a consideration of what congressmen can do for the public. One hundred per cent attendance was honored at the Achievement Day feativities held at the Sherwood Christian Church. Mrs. Donna Frye, Mrs. Helen Ogles and Mrs. Dorcella Keck were the club’s 100 per cent members. Olga Snyder gave the garden report. “Artistic Witchery” was the topic of Mrs. Donna Frye’s lesson. According to the report, colors can make a home feel “cool” or “warm.” MRS. BEVERLY Ross and daughter Leah and Sara Skinner were the guests attending the meeting. Mrs. Nina Saunders won the surprise package and Christine Miller won the door prize. Refreshments were served after the meeting.

out the bottom and smooth down the rough edges. Put about an inch of water in a pan and bring it to a boil. Place the can in the water and break an egg into it. Adding a few drops of vinegar to the water helps keep the yolk from breaking. If the yolk drifts off center.

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