Banner Graphic, Volume 15, Number 124, Greencastle, Putnam County, 24 January 1985 — Page 4

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The Putnam County Banner-Graphic, January 24,1985

Dear Abby: Trapped cat touches off trouble for neighbors

DEAR ABBY: I am a 69-year-old grandmother who lives alone and suffers from high blood pressure. Last week I noticed a strange woman in my backyard, so I went out to see what she was doing there. Well, it seems she lives directly behind me. She said her cat ran out of the house, into my backyard, and climbed to the top of my tallest pine tree. We both tried to coax her down, but the poor thing was too frightened to move. I won’t bore you with the details, but that poor cat was up in my tree crying piteously for three days! It turned bitter cold, so I finally telephoned this neighbor and said, “You must get your cat out of my tree before she freezes or starves to death. Please call a tree man or somebody!” She said, “You call one; I can’t afford it!” Abby, she lives in a nice house and drives an expensive car, and this is a very affluent neighborhood. So I said, “If you can’t afford a pet, you shouldn’t have one,” whereupon she hung up in my face. The next morning, the cat somehow managed to scamper down and run home. I later learned that this neighbor telephoned my son’s exwife and said, “How in the world did you ever stand that dreadful mother-in-law of yours?” (My little grand-

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child let the cat out of the bag—no pun intended.) This woman invaded my property, shattered my nerves, then badmouthed me to my ex-daughter-in-law. What do you think of her behavior? OUTRAGED IN GEORGIA DEAR OUTRAGED: She was rude, inconsiderate and catty (no pun intended). It’s said, “Tall fences make good neighbors.” Get one. * * * DEAR ABBY: This is a second marriage for both of us. I have two grown children by a previous marriage. He has three. We have accumulated a goodly amount of property and money since our marriage. Under Ohio law, what would happen if one of us were to die without a will? Would the surviving children be entitled to anything? Does the estate have to be probated? And does the person who probated it automatically receive a percentage of the estate? Your answers to these questions concerning Ohio law will be greatly appreciated. CONCERNED IN OHIO DEAR CONCERNED: You say

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that you and your spouse have accumulated a goodly amount of property and money. Congratulations. Ohio is teeming with lawyers whose education cost them a lot of money. Please consult one, and be prepared to pay a reasonable fee for receiving authoritative answers to your legal questions. ♦ * * DEAR ABBY: My son was married recently. His father and I are divorced and his father is remarried. My question: Should my ex-hus-band’s wife have been in the receiving line? If so, where should she have been standing?

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DEAR HELOISE: If you have withering plants, frequent static electricity and your skin feels uncomfortably dry, the humidity in your home probably is too low. One of the easiest ways to correct this is to use a humidifier. It will add moisture to the air inexpensively and adequately. An added bonus is that you may be able to lower your thermostat somewhat because as the humidity level is raised, you will feel the cold less. Michael Howard PANTYHOSE WEARING Dear Heloise: After you’ve struggled to get into your pantyhose when having to dress hurriedly, there is nothing more frustrating than discovering a runner in them. To eliminate such hassles, I have started turning pantyhose with runs inside out before putting them away. I can then tell immediately which pairs are to be worn only under pants. I don’t even turn them before wearing. After all, when worn under pants, what difference does it make if they are wrong-side out? C. Kaspar BABY STROLLERS Dear Heloise: After the arrival of my second baby, I was faced with the problem of how to go for walks or shopping with two small children. I solved this problem by attaching two umbrella-type strollers together with strips of self-griping tape, sometimes used as fasteners on clothing. This tape is easiest to remove but any strong tape would do. The strollers are very easy to push in tandem and they are easy to take apart when I need only one stroller. Too, they are easier to carry in the car than is a double stroller. Both my boys surely do enjoy the ride! Ann Camp Good idea! Most very young children are easier to manage in a stroller when on an outing. You have solved the problem of taking out two youngsters very nicely. Thanks for sharing.—Heloise Dear Heloise: Some time ago, you told how to cover a picture with cheesecloth and shellac. I fixed one and thought it was wonderful. I would like to do another one but have lost the directions. This is my first request,

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Abby, she stood in the receiving line beside the bride, and I had to stand at the very end. Please answer in the paper. I want to show it around. MOTHER OF THE GROOM DEAR MOTHER: Somebody goofed. She should not have been in the receiving line at all. * * * (Getting married? Send for Abby’s new, updated, expanded booklet, “How to Have a Lovely Wedding.” Send your name and address clearly printed with a check or money order for $2.50 (this includes postage) to: Dear Abby, Wedding Booklet, P.O. Box 38923, Hollywood, Calif. 90038.)

but would you please run it again? Carrie Carter Just stretch a piece of cheesecloth or nylon net over the picture. Tape the corners of the net securely to the picture to keep it flat and taut. Brush on a very light coat of shellac, then carefully remove the net and let the picture dry. The picture will have the texture of one painted on canvas.—Heloise NO TANGLED NECKLACES Dear Heloise: I have collected a lot of necklaces but could find no convenient place to store them. Then, I bought a folding rack for hats, mugs, or whatever. It works out really nice. The pegs on the rack are even small enough for rings. This way, I know where everything is and there is no problem with tangled necklaces and chains. Just put the long one on the bottom pegs and the others in the middle. Works great! Penny Hess * * * FREEZER TIP Dear Heloise: Once when we were on vacation, the electricity went off and the contents of our deep freezer thawed. When the electricity went back on, the packages re-froze. (We could tell by the shapes of some of the packages). A foolproof way to know if this happens to you is to take a plastic twoliter bottle which has a screw-on cap, fill it half full of water and lay it on its side. When frozen, set the bottle upright in the freezer. When you return from your trip, the ice will still be on the side if the electricity did not go off. If the ice is in the bottom of the bottle, you then know that the power was off long enough for the ice and food to thaw. Chris Malin CHANGING TABLE Dear Heloise: Whenever my grandbabies come home for a visit, I make a changing table on top of my desk. I cover it with a folded thick blanket, cover the blanket with a layer of plastic, then top it with a thick beach towel. My daughters think it’s a super idea. The table is just the right height for changing the babies. Jessie Vandergalien

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Calendar of events Friday Greencastle Royal Arch Masonic Chapter No. 22 will host the Western Arch Association of RAN at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25. A chili supper will be followed by the conferring of the most excellent Masters degree. All Royal Arch Masons and Masonics are urged to attend. Larrabee Lodge No. 131 F&AM Stilesville will hold a called meeting at 7: 30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25. Work will be on the FC degree. All visiting brethren are most welcome. Refreshments will follow. Free blood pressure screenings are available at Peace Lutheran Church, 218 S. Bloomington St., Greencastle, noon-4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25. The event is sponsored by the Putnam County Heart Assn. The Bishop G.T. Haywood Memorial Church, Avenue B, Greencastle, will be host to the “Heaven-Bound Singers” of Anderson at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Exalted Ruler of the Greencastle Elks Lodge, John Wachal, is celebrating his birthday Friday, Jan. 25 at the club. He requests you bring a can of food for the Putnam County Food Pantry in lieu of a birthday card. Containers will be at the lodge. Saturday The Cunot Can-Do’s will hold their square dance Saturday, Jan. 26 8-11 p.m. at the Cloverdale Fire Dept. Guest caller will be Ron McPherson. Jill Williams will cue the rounds. Jerry Workman is the club caller. A representative from the Internal Revenue Service will be at the Putnam County Library 10 a.m.-l p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 to give free assistance in filling out tax forms. A euchre party will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Putnam County Senior Center, 9 W. Franklin St., Greencastle. Doors will open at 6 p.m. All senior citizens are welcome. Sunday Beechgrove United Methodist Church will have a carry-in dinner at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27 if weather permits. Everyone is welcome. Monday The Democratic Woman’s Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28 at the home of Frances Ellis. There will be an installation of officers. Chapter CB of PEO will meet at 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28 at the home of Nancy Fontaine. Jane Irwin will be the co-hostess. The Boston Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28 with Lynn Ray. Stephanie Hurt will be the assistant hostess. Hazel Owens will present the program. Tuesday The Heritage House Convalescent Center is having a euchre party at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29. This will be the last game. Progress History Club will meet at the home of Myrle Day at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29. Elrose Glascoff will have the program. Please note change in meeting place. The Republican Women’s Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 at the home of Mrs. Howard Youse, 715 Terrace Lane, weather permitting.

Wedding Kelly-Hastings

Dawn Denise Kelly, daughter of J. Duane Kelly, Russellville, and Madonna J. Kelly, Crawfordsville, became the bride of Lt. James Franklin Hastings Jr. during an early evening ceremony in Russellville Community Church. The Rev. R. Scott Johnson officiated at the ceremony. The bride and her mother designed and made the wedding gown and bridesmaids’ dresses. KIM KELLY, NASHVILLE, Tenn., sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Cheryl Skillen, Muncie, and Deanna Gildon, Peru. John Vowels, Muncie, served as best man, with Khris Adams and Paul Gootte serving as groomsmen. Jay Kelly, Silver Springs, Md. and Chris Kelly, Austin Tex., brothers of the bride, served as ushers.

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Flowers and church decorations were provided by Ellen Clanton, Plainfield, aunt of the bride. Melissa Clanton, cousin of the bride, registered guests. Music was provided by organist Sally McAfee and soloist Virginia Harbison. THE RECEPTION WAS held in the church after the ceremony. Servers were Elise Kelly, Sandy Clanton and Mindy Kelly, all cousins of the bride, and Kim Kelly, sister-in-law of the bride. Donnie Kelly, Crawfordsville, aunt of the bride, prepared the wedding cake. The bride is a graduate of North Putnam High School and Florida Ultrasound School of Technology. The couple are residing at Colorado Springs, Colo., where the bridegroom is stationed with the United States Army.