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Dear Abby : Poor expectant mother worries her dog food diet will harm baby

DEAR ABBY: Is it harmful for a person to eat dried or canned dog food? Due to the economics of our household, we don't qualify for any government food program. I am 4 1/2 months pregnant and have been eating Purina Dog Chow as a source of protein, and I'm worried about the effect it could have on me or my unborn baby. Can you give me any information on this product? Thank vou. —HUNGRY IN ST. PAUL DEAR HUNGRY: 1 contacted the Ralston Purina Co. and was told by a spokesperson that pet food is not recommended for human consumption. 1 pressed for more information and asked, “Is it harmful for humans?” hut was told again only, “Our pet food is not recommended for human consumption.” So, if you’re eating dog chow

Cloverdale O.E.S. hosts official visit of Worthy Grand Matron

The official visit of the Worthy Grand Matron Beverly Barton to the Cloverdale, Groveland and Fillmore chapters was held July 9 at the Cloverdale chapter. The dining room was decorated with flags, small drums and red, white and blue colors on the tables. A carry-in dinner was served at 6 p.m. BEGINNING THE program at 7 p.m., three babies -- Christian Chastain, Crystal Dawn Ismen and Angel Lynn Albright -- were dedicated to the principals of the order. Those assisting Worthy Grand Matron Beverly Barton and Worthy Grand Patron Lowell Carlile were District Deputy Carol Clodfelter and Peg Ford. Alice June Hacker sang “I’ll Be a Sunbeam for Jesus.” She was accompanied by Barbara Moore who was the organist for the evening. Gifts were presented to the babies. An award of Gold was presented to Vesta Heavin Ogles, North Vernon. Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron made the presentation. Vesta was wearing a yellow corsage. An arrangement of yellow roses and baby’s breath decorated the table where she and her husband were sitting. Mrs. Ogles expressed pleasure having received the award. During a 4 p.m. ceremony at the Sunset Manor Nursing Home, Greencastle, Clovia Quinlan was presented her gold award by Sister Beverly and Brother Lowell Carlile. Assisting them were District Deputy Carol Clodfelter and her sister Alma Masten. A special friend, Florence Buis, Stilesville chapter, was also present. During the evening ceremony the Cloverdale officers opened the meeting in ritualistic form with Peg and Harvey Ford presiding. The flag was escorted to the east. Afterward, the pledge was recited and one verse of the National Anthem was sung. THE WORTHY GRAND Matron and the Worthy Grand Patron were presented at the altar as Mrs. Hacker sang “My God and I.” They were escorted through an aisle of Worthy Matrons and Worthy Patrons of the District holding red roses. A large rose arrangement was in the east. Past Worthy Grand Matron and Past Wor-

Notes and Quotes Proper pot vital to canning success

Compiled by BETTY H. SENDMEYER Extension Home Economist Here are some tips for protecting your electric kitchen range while canning your favorite fruits and vegetables: 1) The large diameter of most waterbath or pressure canners, combined with high heat settings for long periods of time, can shorten the life of regular surface units and cause damage to the cooktop. If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, you should install a canning kit. The kit can be ordered from your favorite appliance dealer. 2) USE ONLY flat-bottomed canners for best results. Some canners have ridged bottoms (porcelain enamelware) and are not recommended. They do not make good contact with the surface unit and cause

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because you can’t afford food for humans, 1 urge you to contact your county welfare department at once and explain your predicament. You should he eligible for some kind of assistance. * * * DEAR ABBY: To get right to the point, 1 had a big crush on a guy at work, and we kidded around a lot. I’d better tell you up front I’m a woman, I’m 5 foot h and weigh over 200, and this guy is so good-looking he is out of sight. After an office party he stopped by my place and I finally had my fantasy fulfilled. He went to bed with me. I thought I died and went to heaven. That was the beginning of a love affair on my part, hut a convenient quickie, drop-in kind of arrangement for him. He never stays more than 30 minutes. He has never taken me out in public and has

thy Grand Patron Naomi Mitchell and Loyd Foust were also escorted to the east. The Worthy Matron read a poem to them. Honorary memberships were given to the Worthy Patron and Worthy Grand Matron, their spouses and to deputy Carol Clodfelter. The following grand star points were present: Marilyn McFatridge, grand adah; Geneva Sare, grand ruth; Becky Wilson, grand esther; Vicki Stephens, grand martha, and Betty Lollar, grand electa. Also present was the grand sentinel Robert Gillispie. All were escorted to the east. DISTRICT DEPUTIES present were: Karen Fenton, district 6; Joy Ellen Kuppler, district 7; Kathryn Wilson, district 8; Carol Clodfelter, district 9; Ruth Ann Hollingsworth, district 10; Betty Kruger, district 16; Judy Clady, district 20, and Anna Marie Meritt, district 21. They were all escorted to the east. Grand Representatives present were: Louise Harmless, Jean Taylor, Ruby Curl and Francis Hoagland. Grand Chapter committee members present were: James Elmore, eye foundation; Encil Curl, souvenir; Vance Clodfelter, housing; Loyd Foust, audit, and Naomi Mitchell, estral and jurisprudence. The Cloverdale officers relinquished their seats to the Groveland officers. Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron Marlene and James Wehrman presided. THE FILLMORE CHAPTER closed the ceremony. Francis Irwin and William Stevens presided. Sister Beverly told of her hopes and aspirations for the year. Brother Carlile gave a talk. The chapter closed and all were invited to the dining room for refreshments of cheese balls, crackers, and lemonade. Visitors attending were from Otterbein, Walton, Russellville, Lakesville, Waterloo, Bloomington, Groveland, Huntingburg, Winslow, Veedersburg, Alamo, New Richmond, Fillmore, Linden, Roachdale, Whitestown, Prairieton, Waveland, Graysville, Spencer, Wabash, Flat Rock, Quincy, Oakland, Morton, Manilla, Rockville, Bloomingdale, Crawfordsville, Sheridan, Markleville and Cloverdale.

severe overheating which damages the cooktop. 3) For best results, use a canner which can be centered over the surface unit. Large diameter canners, if not properly centered on the surface unit, trap heat and cause damage to the cooktop. 4) Do not place a canner on two surface units at the same time. Excessive heat build-up will damage the porcelain cooktop. 5) Alternate surface units if you do not have a canning kit. This allows the surface units to cool down between batches. 6) START WITH hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high. 7) Keep the reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection. 8) Can light loads and small batches at a time. Try to avoid canning all day.

asked me not to tell anyone about “us.” Last night we had a light because 1 wanted him to take me to a movie. He said he didn’t want to he seen with a “cow.” What should 1 tell him when he comes over again looking for instant —BACK-STREET “COW” DEAR “COW”: Tell him you’re not in the mooed—and kick him out. * * * DEAR ABBY: 1 don’t know why I’m writing this. I guess I just want to get it off my mind since I have no friends to talk to. Why? I am an extremely attractive young woman with a good personality and a great body. I am a very sensitive and caring person, but women are afraid that I will steal their husbands, boyfriends and lovers. I would never think of doing that, Abby. Men rarely ask me out. I guess they assume I already have a boyfriend. I lead a very lonely life. 1 haven’t been on a date in over six months. Men stare at me, but they don’t approach me. I went to a party around Christmastime—there must have been 10 men to every woman. No one spoke to me and I was there for three hours. I don’t know why I stayed that long. I hope you will print this letter. I guess I want to say that looks aren t everything. In fact, they haven t done a thing for me. —GOOD-LOOKING AND LONELY DEAR LONELY: There’s an old saying, “A beautiful woman

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is one I notice. A charming woman is one who notices me.” You may have beauty, but I suspect you lack charm—a quality that pays far bigger dividends than beauty. When you walk into a room, instead of saying, “Here I am,” say, “There you are!” Let your attitude express an interest in someone other than yourself. Don’t wait for someone to extend a friendly hand. Extend yours. Good looks never hurt anyone’s chances. But don’t expect them to open all the doors for you, or you will be lonely forever. * * * DEAR ABBY: “A Friend in Mill bury, Mass.” wrote to say that money is a notorious germ carrier—that each time paper money passes from one pair of hands to another, it becomes filthier. “Friend” went on to say that he would not eat in an establishment where the person who handles the money also handles the food. As a 30-year owner of a fast-food restaurant, 1 have heard this story many times. It is not true. To support my statement, I submit this article that appeared in the Rochester (N.Y.) Times-Union in April 1973: “MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP)-Green-backs dirty? No more than the silverware you eat with. “A year-long study by Memphis and Shelby County health officials of 150 Memphis restaurants and food stores concluded that dollar bills are often cleaner than the knives and forks. ‘Frankly, I was flabbergasted,’ Don Daffron, who

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fewer bacteria on pennies and dimes because copper and silver may retard bacteria growth. “Daffron said the investigation was designed to find out how mueh bacteria was being spread by food servers who also run cash registers.’ -TOM WAHL, AVON, N.Y. DEAR MR. WAHL: Now we know there’s no need to launder dirty money. Thanks. And keep the change.

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