Banner Graphic, Volume 14, Number 257, Greencastle, Putnam County, 6 July 1984 — Page 3

Dear Abby ! Math stumps woman, needs help from ground up

DEAR ABBY: So you think you’ve heard it all? Well, please don’t make a face or roll your eyes up into your head when you find out what I want. First off, I am no dummy, but there are times when I think I am. There may be others who suffer from the same problem. If so, you may print this, but for heaven’s sake don’t use my name. I am a 22-year-old married woman who is absolutely stupid when it comes to math! I can count money, and if I take my time I can figure out how much to tip, but if I’m in a big hurry I draw a complete blank! Recently I went to a sale where all merchandise was marked 25 percent off, and I felt like a fool because I couldn’t figure how much I’d have to pay for a dress marked sllO. I know they offer classes for people who are illiterate, but how about people who need to learn math from the bottom up? I’m ashamed to admit I need that kind of help. (Nobody would believe it.) PENNSYLVANIA DUMMY DEAR PENNSYLVANIA: I wouldn’t call anyone a “dummy” who recognizes a problem and

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Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, DePauw University, hosted a Leadership Conference at the chapter house for 21 chapters of Alpha Gamma Delta June 28-July 1. Two undergraduate officers and two alumnae advisers from each chapter were present. Members came from Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and West Virginia for the purpose of gaining officer information, exchanging ideas and solving problems. Alumnae present included (from left) Sandra Thomas, rush chairman, Detroit; Dorothy Skinner, Indianapolis,

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seeks to solve it. Call your county department of public education and explain your need to learn math “from the bottom up.” Inquire about adult education classes and private tutoring, and your problem should be as simple to solve as adding 2 and 2. (It figures.) * * * DEAR ABBY: I’ve followed your Fat Fannie Panty Hose comments with amusement and feel it is my duty to share with you one more use for old panty hose—Fat Fannie or otherwise. I cut the leg portion into three pieces, and use them to tie up my tomato plants. The stretchy material doesn’t “bite” into the stem as the plant continues to grow. IRENE IN COLUMBUS DEAR IRENE: Thanks for an idea tomato growers will dig. Panty hose were created for “tomatoes” in the first place. * * * DEAR ABBY: “Animal Lover’s”

castle. Rev. Victor R. Raphael officiated. They are the parents of a son, John, Crawfordsville and a daughter, Phyllis Lovelace, Roachdale. The couple also have three grandchildren.

past international president; Marie Locker Hill, Colombia, S.C., International secretary-treasurer; Eve Korff, president of the Alpha Gamma at Wayne State, Detroit; Dorothy Stickle, Greencastle, local alumna, and Joanne Miller, Roachdale, local arrangements chairman. Betty Mullins Jones Greencaste native, was the keynote speaker during the Saturday banquet at the DePauw University Student Union. (Banner-Graphic photo by Bob Frazier).

letter suggesting caution in giving dogs to new owners by way of want ads brought to mind a story I heard. There was this sicko who collected kittens—he answered ads reading “Free to good home.” Upon investigation, it was found that he collected kittens to feed to his pet boa constrictor! How can we protect these helpless creatures 9 ANOTHER ANIMAL LOVER DEAR LOVER: Never give more than one pet to a person. And before giving the “helpless creature” away, be sure to tell the prospective owner that you will be dropping by from time to time to see how the little fellow is getting along. * * * CONFIDENTIAL TO OLDTIMER IN PASADENA: Before you put down the youth of today, read this: “Our youth now love luxury. They have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for their elders, and love chatter in places of

Heloise

Dishwashing liquid formula rids plants of spider mites

DEARHEIDISE: Four tablespoons of dishwashing liquid in one gallon of water will get rid of red spider mites on your plants. Spray the plant weekly until there are no signs of the mites. I also had mold in the soil of some of my plants. I used a solution of one tablespoon of vinegar in two quarts of water, then watered weekly with the solution until all the mold was gone. I saved a lot of plants following these formulas especially when red spider mites hit a lot of them. I also used this treatment for spider mite on outside marigolds and it worked. Gertrude Davis * ★ * I used this formula on schefflera that had spider mites. It did work. Heloise MAKING JELLY Dear Heloise: When I make jelly, I

exercise. They no longer rise when elders enter the room. They contradict their parents, chatter before company, gobble up their food and tyrannize their teachers.” Socrates wrote that in the fifth century B.C. * * * CONFIDENTIAL TO WEIGHTCONSCIOUS: I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but your normal weight for the rest of your life is what you weighed when you were 25 years old. * * * (Is your social life in a slump? Lonely? Get Abby’s updated, revised and expanded booklet, “How to Be Popular”—for people of all ages. Send your name and address clearly printed with a check or money order for $2.50 (this includes postage) to: Abby, Popularity, P.O. Box 38923, Hollywood, Calif. 90038.)

prepare the jelly glasses first. I cut paraffin slivers directly into the jar (about one-half inch of paraffin slivers to each jar), then make the jelly. The jelly has to be hot to melt the wax so be sure you use canning jars that can withstand the heat. When it is finished and boiling hot, I pour the jelly into the glasses. The paraffin rises to the top and makes a perfect seal. No pan with paraffin to wash. Mrs. B.H. Brandon PICKLED EGGS Dear Heloise: My husband loves pickled eggs. I save the juice from the jar of pickles after the last one is eaten. The spices and all the necessary seasoning is there and the liquid is already aged. I hard-boil five or six eggs, then place them in cold water to cool off and to make peeling them easier. After peeling, I put the whole eggs into the pickle jar with the juice, close the cap tightly, then give the jar a little shake and refrigerate. I,et the eggs stand eight to 12 hours. The same pickle juice can be used several times over. The eggs are especially delicious when using kosher pickle juice. Helen Szewzek SECURITY TRICKS Dear Heloise: This summer a lot of us will be traveling and staying in various motels and hotels. With the rash of break-ins they have been experiencing this past year, it’s wise to take some precautions yourself. There are traveling burglar alarms that can be hung on the doorknob at night. If your budget is limited, you can push a chair under the doorknob and this will help prevent the door from being opened. When we leave our hotel room, we always put the “do-not-disturb” sign on the outside of the door and leave the TV on low in our room. Also, we do not leave valuables in our room. If you are not using them, the hotel will let you place them in its safe. A Reader CLEANING MUSHROOMS Dear Heloise: While helping prepare a dinner for 300,1 learned a way to clean fresh mushrooms which is marvelous. Add three to four tablespoons flour to a medium-sized bowl of cold water. Wash the mushrooms in the water. The dirt adheres to the flour particles almost like magic. The mushrooms come out very clean. Carol Kesteloot

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Calendar of events Saturday A euchre party will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 7 at the Putnam County Senior Center, 9 W. Franklin St., Greencastle. Doors open at 6 p.m. All senior citizens are welcome. Sunday Branneman family and friends will have a reunion Sunday, July 8 at RobeAnn Park shelterhouse No. 4. Dinner will be served at 1 p.m. Auditions for the Putnam County Playhouse production of “Cactus Flower” will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 8 at the Hazel Day Longden Theater on Round Barn Road. Six female and seven male roles are available. For more information, persons may contact Deb Gannon (5394976) or Mike Mitchell (653-6388). The Greencastle branch of the NAACP will meet at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 8 at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Monday Tryouts for the Putnam County Playhouse production of “Cactus Flower” will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, July 9 at the Hazel Day Longden Theater on Round Barn Road. Tuesday The Volunteer Sewing Group will meet at the First Christian Church downstairs classroom Tuesday, July 10 from 9 a.m.-noon. Help is needed. The Four Leaf Clover Home Ec Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 10 with Mary Lou Sharp. Iva Cooper will have the devotions. Pat Sheldon and Nell Kersey will have the lesson on “Everyday Living Laws.” The Altzheimer Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 10 at the Mental Health Clinic, 7 Vine St., Greencastle. The Happier Homes Extension Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 10 in the home of Mrs. Alan Burns. The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW No. 1550 will have a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 10 in the post home. Wednesday There’s something new at Tots Time, beginning Wednesday, July 11. It will be offering a breakfast of cereal, milk and juice from 9:30 a.m. until 10 a m. for any child who wants it. Tots Time is available for children five years and under every Wednesday, 9 a.m.-noon, and Friday, 1-3 p.m. Chapter I, P.E.O. will meet with Mrs. Keith Monnett at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 11. Even parents need time off. Wednesday mornings you can be yours if you bring your preschooler or infant to Tots Time, located in the First Baptist Church on Judson Drive (in back of Marsh). You can take care of business, shop or'just relax while your child plays with others and learns to cope with the outside world. Thursday The Beechgrove Ladies Aid will meet all day Thursday, July 12 at the church. The meeting will be held at 10:30 a.m. with a salad bar at noon. There will be a bridal shower at 1:30 p.m. for Brenda Groins who will be married to Terry Wimmer July 27. Omnes Chapter, Order of DeMolay, will hold its stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 12 at the Greencastle Masonic Temple. Reservations will be accepted for the bus trip to King’s Island on Aug. 21. In observance, of “My Government Day,” a quiz bowl will be held following che stated meeting. Master Councilor Howdy Thomas invites all DeMolays and interested Master Masons to attend.

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