Banner Graphic, Volume 15, Number 396, Greencastle, Putnam County, 11 November 1985 — Page 4

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The Putnam County Banner Graphic, November 11,1985

OflflF Abby I Functionally illiterate can find help in free programs

DEAR ABBY: After four years of marriage, I found out that my husband can neither read nor write; he can only sign his name. He admitted this after he lost his job and I had to help him fill out some job applications. During our courting days, his inability to read or write never came up. I was a widow with two children. He was divorced. He makes a very good appearance, but has always had trouble holding down a job. Now I know why. He is very good at fooling people. He would ask me to read everything from menus to instructions to him—saying his eyes were “tired.” His mother and members of his family have known all along that he was illiterate, but they kept it from me. He has many good qualities, but I am angry because I didn’t get a husband, I got a child in a man’s body! Am I wrong to be mad at his family for covering up for him? ‘ FOUND OUT TOO LATE DEAR FOUND OUT: Don’t place all the blame on your husband’s family; he should have told you himself. Millions of American adults are functionally illiterate—unable to read a help-wanted ad or directions on a bottle of aspirin, and cannot address an envelope. Somehow they manage to bluff their way through, as your husband did.

Heloise: Properfire extinguisher can helpsave home investment

DEAR HELOISE: I’d like you to alert your readers to the importance of having a fire extinguisher, even two, in the house. This message is especially for those living in mobile homes. Everything used in the construction of mobile homes usually is flammable, including the metal skin Anyone who has seen a mobile home on fire knows that within a few moments the entire home is almost totally destroyed. You would do a great sevice to your

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However, if he really wants to learn, there are adult basic education classes available through your local public schools. And many public libraries provide one-on-one tutoring for adults. To find out the location of free programs near you, call or write: The National Coalition for Literacy, P.O. Box 81826, Lincoln, Neb. 68501. Send a long, selfaddressed, stamped envelope. Its toll-free number is 1-800-228-8813. The people there can also tell you how to become a volunteer tutor. “The only degree you need is the degree of caring.” * * * DEAR ABBY: After only three months of marriage, my wife left me for another man. She refuses to get counseling to save our marriage. It looks hopeless, so I may as well accept her decision. My question is, What should be done about our wedding presents? Should we divide them between us according to who gave them to us—all the gifts that came from her friends and relatives should go to her, and those that come from my friends and family should be mine? Or should we return them all to the senders? What about the gifts that have been used? Thank-you cards have already been sent out for all of them. If you print this, you may use my

readers if you would advise them to contact a reputable fire equipment company and let them recommend a high quality fire extinguisher. The proper extinguisher for a mobile home is a minimum five pound capacity ABC or all purpose extinguisher. It is effective against almost any type fire encountered in a mobile home. A high quality extinguisher listed by Underwriters Laboratories that is properly maintained will help save a

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name. 1 have nothing to hide. Otherwise, sign me ... STILL IN LOVE IN MISSOURI DEAR STILL: The unused wedding gifts should be*returned. Gifts that have been used should be divided—those from her family and friends are hers. Those from your friends and family belong to you. I’m sorry you’re hurting. I wish you happiness again—and soon. * * * DEAR ABBY: I am an introvert. I cherish my privacy and try to protect it whenever possible. My sister-in-law is coming to town for 10 days, and she’s written to tell me—not ask me, but to tell me—she is going to sleep on my couch! Abby, the couch is in the middle of

very large and important investment, your home, and possibly your life. Edwin C. Hineline ♦ * * Yon are right! Everyone should own a fire extinguisher, regardless of whether they live in a mobile home or not. It's such a small investment that you can’t afford not to have one. What is your home or life worth? Heloise WATERBED SPREAD Dear Heloise: I have a money-saver hint for your readers. I have a queen-size water bed and have found out that buying a fullsized bedspread for a regular bed saves money. Comforters and spreads for water beds are pretty expensive. The fullsize spread works great. Sherry AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE Dear Heloise: We came up with a way to motivate our children to help with chores around the house. Once a month we have an awards night. We hand out certificates of recognition and achievement. The kids like to see how many they can earn. It keeps them cleaning. E.F. PAINT IN A JIJG Dear Heloise: Paint will store almost forever if you pour it into a gallon-size plastic milk jug. Use a marker and label it with

CWC country luncheon on tap Nov. 20

All area women are invited to a “Country Fair” luncheon sponsored by the Greencastle Christian Women’s Club Nov. 20, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the DePauw Student Union ballroom. A BAZAAR OF HANDMADE crafts and homemade baked items will be featured during the luncheon. All women who plan to attend are requested to bring an article or two to contribute to the sale. Larger

Wedding: Faller-O'Hair

Charleen Ann Faller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Hurst, Roachdale, exchanged wedding vows with Brian Paul O’Hair, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gale O’Hair, Route 1, Greencastle, in a double-ring ceremony at the Roachdale Christian Church Aug. 17. The ceremony was officiated by David Eichenberger. GIVEN IN MARRIAGE by her step-

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the living room, and if she sleeps there she will disrupt my privacy. She’s a late sleeper, and I have to get up at 6:30 a.m. to bathe, breakfast and dress for work in the morning. This sister-in-law lives 2,000 miles away and I barely know her. I would not want my best friend sleeping in the middle of my living room for 10 days—or even overnight! The cost of a motel is no problem. Her brother (my husband) thinks this is OK. Am I wrong to resent it? NO NAME, NO CITY DEAR NO NAME: Of course you’re not wrong to resent it. If you wrote to get my approval to be resentful, you have it. Get in touch with her as soon as possible and don’t ask her—tell her that you’re making motel reservations for her.

As you need to touch up something, shake the jug well, pour some out into a throw-away butter bowl and use as much as you need. Naomi Szajnowski ROLL UP PANTYHOSE Dear Heloise: 1 planned to send this hint a long time ago, better late than never. When empty, the cardboard tubes from toilet tissue are just right for storing two pairs of knee-high stockings. I roll them and stuff one pair in each end of the tube. It’s great. Paper towel rolls are perfect for one pair of pantyhose. They look nice in dresser drawers too. Virginia Garvin CLEAN SILVER Dear Heloise: Some time ago 1 read about how to clean silver coins, flatware, etc. I have a method I'd like to pass on to you. As my old "Aunty" would have said, get that big aluminum stew pot and mash up a square or two of aluminum foil. Drop the foil in and cover with water. Let it boil then drop in your small pieces of silver, flatware, etc. “Cook" them about five to 10 minutes then wash em in hot soapy water. They li shine like a brand new hall dollar. Reta * * * I tried your tip and it worked on most of the pieces. Heloise

items win be placed in a silent auction. All proceeds will go the the Stonecroft Missionary Christmas Gift Fund. The music of the afternoon will be presented by Miss Jodi Green, local vocalist, DePauw University student and winner of the Putnam County Fair Talent Contest. Jodi will restage her winning performance as Dorothy from “The Wizard of Oz.”

father, the bride wore a princess-length candlelight organza gown covered with lace and featuring a high neckline. The bride carried a bouquet of lavender, orchid and pink roses with baby’s breath. Cheryl Faller, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. She wore a princesslength dark lavender dress with lace overlay on the bodice. Miss Faller carried

CollegE that WORKS t forLifE

Calendar of events Monday Chapter CB of PEO will meet at the home of Mrs. Lenore Sutherlin at 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11. Mrs. Nancy Fontaine will assist. Tops 573 will have a special open house at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11 in the basement of the Greencastle Presbyterian Church. Karen Shillings is the leader. For more information, call 653-6577 after 5:30 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11 at the First Christian Church library. For more information, call 653-8831 or 246-6284. Tuesday Immanuel Baptist Church Ladies Missionary meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the home of Eitel John. Jessie Sanford will have the devotions. The Four Leaf Clover Home Extension Club will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the Colonial House for luncheon. The Tuesday Reading Circle will meet at the home of Joan Kissinger Tuesday, Nov. 12. Note change of place. Eunice Martindale will have the program. Brick Chapel Home Extension Club will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the home of Denise Williams. Bring can of fruit for the food pantry. The lesson will be on food mixes te save money. A program on first aid in the home will be presented at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 in the ground-floor classroom of Putnam County Hospital. The program is free of charge and features the hospital’s emergency room nurses as instructors. Ladies Auxiliary of the Gen. Jesse M. Lee Post Np. 1550 will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the post. The Better Homes Extension Homemakers Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the home of Kathy Ritter. Darlene Bee will present the lesson. Names for secret sisters in 1986 will be drawn. Members are asked to bring food and canceled stamps for the Senior Center. The Four Seasons Club will meet with Joan Stevens Tuesday, Nov. 12. Members are asked to bring a donation to the food pantry. Please note change of meeting place. The Happier Homes Extension Club will meet Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Malcolm York. Wednesday The Crescent Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Freda Snavely at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13. Mrs. Madge Smythe will have the program. Chapter I of PEO will meet at the home of Mrs. Walter Ballard at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13. Please note change of place. The West Floyd Homemakers Club will meet Wednesday, Nov. 13 with Mrs. Worth Arnold. The Veronica Club will meet with Mrs. Margaret Modlin at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13. St. Paul’s Fatima Rosary Group will meet at the home of Rosie Billingsley at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13. Thursday Larrabee Lodge No. 131 F&AM will hold a called meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14. Work will be in the EA degree. Refreshments will be served. All members are urged to attend. Visiting brethren are welcome. The Jefferson Township Homemakers will meet at the home of Ruth Owens at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14. All area Alpha Omicron Pi alumnae are asked to meet at the chapter houseat7:3op.m. Thursday, Nov. 14. Friday A story-telling program will be held 4-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 in the children’s room of the Putnam County Library. There will be stories, book talks by librarians and a gtldst storyteller. The event is for second-fifth graders. Persons may register at the circulation desk or by calling 653-6216. Saturday The Reelsville PTO Fall Festival will be held Saturday, Nov. 16. Dinner will be served in the Reelsville Elementary School cafeteria 5-7 p.m. and the festival games and activities will be held in the gym 6-8 p.m. Proceeds from the festival will benefit PTO activities. North Putnam High School will have a Las Vegas Night 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. There will be games, food and an auction. The auction begins at 9 p.m. Children welcome when accompanied by an adult. Women’s Aglow Fellowship will meet at 9:30 a m. Saturday, Nov. 16 in Laughner’s Cafeteria, Plainfield. Carol Long, Indianapolis, will be the speaker.

Jan Cummer, Indianapolis, former home economics teacher, will be the guest speaker. Mrs. Cummer is active in a garden club and enjoys many outdoor activities including cycling and tennis. RESERVATIONS ARE necessary for the luncheon and may be made by calling Shirley Renschen, 653-8552, Mildred Sandy, 795-4543, or Sandy Train, 653-8835. Cost

three roses with baby’s breath. Lifetime friend of the bride, Beth Beck, served as bridesmaid. She wore a prin-cess-length light orchid dress with lace overlay on the bodice. She carried two roses with baby’s breath. The bridegroom’s niece, Joni O’Hair, served as flower girl. THE BRIDEGROOM WORE a tuxedo with tails. His attendants were Mike Amers, best man, and John Phillips, Indianapolis, groomsman. Both are friends of the bridegroom. Neil O’Hair, nephew of the bridegroom.

of the luncheon is $5.50. Reservations are due by noon, Nov. 18. A free nursery is provided at the Greencastle Christian Church, but reservations must be made. The Greencastle Christian Women’s Club is an organization with no membership or dues. It invites women of all ages to join in the fun and fellowship each month.

served as ring bearer. Mike and Denny O’Hair, brothers of the bridegroom, served as ushers. Soloist James Holland was accompanied by Mildred Fitzsimmons. After the ceremony, a reception was held in the basement of the church. Serving guests were Mrs. Uldene Goad and Mrs. Rose Miller. Miss Davona Flint registered guests. BOTH THE BRIDE AND bridegroom are graduates of North Putnam High School. The couple now reside in Broussard, La.

MR. and MRS. BRIAN O'HAIR