Banner Graphic, Volume 15, Number 410, Greencastle, Putnam County, 25 November 1985 — Page 4

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The Putnam County Banner Graphic, November 25,1985

Dear Abby: Indians should share equal billing with American mule

DEAR ABB\ : Now that Congress has approved Mule Appreciation Hay, perhaps they will consider designating a day to honor the native American Indian. On Jan. 12, 1983, Public Law 97•44a was enacted directing President Reagan to designate May 11, 1982, as “American Indian I lay.” On April 14, President Reagan did so How ever, that was a one-time designa tion only! I think there should he a national holiday every year to honor the American Indian instead of a oneday holiday. Abby, you went to hat for a National Bachelor’s Day; won’t you please say a few words in behalf of the American Indian? A PROUD SIOUX DEAR PROUD SIOUX: A national holiday to honor our native American Indians is long overdue. If enough citizens get sufficiently fired up about it, perhaps we can send some smoke signals to Washington. * * * DEAR ABBY: “Ed P. in Richmond, Va.” proposed we honor bachelors by having a National Bachelor’s Day. And you said, “If Congress can approve Mule Appre-

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ciation Day, why not Bachelor’s Day!” Abby, what have bachelors done to deserve any form of homage or appreciation? They do not necessarily sow, nor do they reap. How can their accomplishments he com pared to those of the mule? The mule has justified its existence many times over. It has plowed our fields, provided us transportation (You wanna ride a bachelor?), pulled our borax ore, helped us through gold claims, and carried us down the deep slopes of the Grand Canyon. I was amazed to learn that the hill was sponsored in Congress by Robert Garcia, who is not from an agricultural community—he’s a Democrat from New York and lives in an apartment house in the Bronx. BARRY V. IN CORAL SPRINGS, FLA. DEAR BARRY: Several of Rep. Garcia’s constituents wrote to inform me that the Mule Appreciation Bill was not sponsored by Garcia.

Heloise Frequent washing of sneakers kills harmful bacteria

DEAR READER: Sneakers and running shoes are so popular today that most of us have a pair or two for the sheer comfort of them. Did you know that to prevent bacterial buildup, the shoes need to be washed or cleaned frequently? The Soap and Detergent Associa tion tells us that only canvas shoes with molded or vulcanized soles can be machine washed. Sports shoes with cemented soles must be hand washed. Not only does frequent washing take care of the bacteria but it sure makes them smell and look better. Heloise

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SHORTENING PANTS Dear Heloise: Generally when either my son or I get a new pair of jeans, they need to be shortened. Then, after they’ve been washed a few times or when my son grows a little, they need to be lengthened. To avoid that white line left around the bottom of the cuff, 1 use selfgripping fabric tape. I sew a one-inch piece on each of the inside seams and the other half on the inside of the very bottom of the pants, also on the seams. When I launder them, I undo the TOPS 573 plans party for Christmas A successful holiday craft auction was held at the Nov. 18 meeting of TOPS 573. The annual Christmas party will be held at the home of Patty Carman Dec. 9. A $3 gift exchange will be held. TWENTY-TWO MEMBERS weighed in at the Nov. 18 meeting and lost a total of 16‘/ 4 pounds. Best loser awards went to Lu Smith, Donna Mitchell, Virginia Morrison and Patty Carman. Leader Karen Shillings was officer of the week. Lu Smith was welcomed as a new member and Donna Mitchell and Thelma Bumgardner were welcomed back. During the Nov II meeting, 20 members weighed in and lost 14 1 /* pounds. Best losers were Thelma Bumgardner, Margaret Booe and Marcella Samsel. Ila Reeves was officer of the week. TOPS 573 MEETS AT 7 p.m. every Monday in the basement dining room of the Greencastle Presbyterian Church. Everyone is welcome.

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I stand corrected. But since it was passed unanimously, it’s safe to say that he did not oppose it. * * * DEAR ABBY: 1 would like to know how Thomas Paine made your list of famous bachelors. He was married first on Sept. 27, 1763, to Mary Lambert in Sandwich, England, who died of pneumonia while expecting his only child. Then on March 26, 1771, Paine married Elizabeth Ollive in Lewis, England. They were subsequently divorced. DEATRA G„ ALAMEDA, GA. DEAR DEATRA: The definition of a bachelor is “an unmarried man.” At the time this survey was taken, Thomas Paine was apparently between wives, hence he was classified as a bachelor.

self-gripping tape and let the pants back down. Then I try to make the hem in a slightly different place when I tape the pants back up. A.M.B. COOLING COOKIE PANS Dear Heloise: I bake numerous batches of cookies at Christmas time and it always was a chore to keep the pans cool. I take two or three ice cubes, turn the pans upside down and cool the pans with the cubes. Jo CUT FLOWER TIPS Dear Heloise: If you have cut flowers to arrange and your vase is too large, stand an olive jar or any tall skinny jar inside the vast 1 . Fill it with water and place the stems of your flowers in it. The flowers will stand perfectly. If you have a vase that is too tall, crinkle a plastic dry cleaning bag into the bottom or fill the bottom with pebbles. I use the green plastic boxes fresh strawberries come in to make a flower frog in low or round bowls. It works great. Anna Ruth Smith

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Mr. and Mrs. Jay Plessinger were honored by family and friends at a reception Nov. 17 at the Holiday lnn,Cloverdale celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. J ayPlessinger and the former Dorothy Land were married Nov. 6, 1945 at the home of P.J. Myers in Greencastle. Mr. Plessinger is retired from Allison's Division of General Motors, In-

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* * * DEAR ABBY: I read your column only as an appeasement to my wife of 43 years. You and Mr. Ed of Richmond may make light of Mule Appreciation Day to honor the hybrid who did man’s bidding in the expansion of this country. But George Washington felt differently, no doubt, when he accepted a pair of jackasses as a gift from King Charles 111 on Oct. 27, I78f), and started breeding the mule. I will gladly condone a National Wives’ Day to honor women who work like a horse (especially mine), but what does a bachelor do besides avoid the responsibilities of marriage and a family? Perhaps one day a year should be celebrated to recognize the importance of the jackass (four-legged and two), and that would cover everything. BILL WADLEY, KIMBERLING CITY, MO.

You prove the theory that there’s always a way to solve most problems. Hugs, Heloise WINGED INSECT Dear Heloise: If a bee or any winged insect ever gets in your house and you don’t have an insect spray, use hair spray. Hair spray will stiffen insect wings and immobilize a bee immediately. A Reader TRAVELING BY PLANE Dear Heloise: When taking an airplane flight to visit or vacation, I always put the destination address on my luggage. When going home, I just change the address for home Lost luggage goes to where I am. Genny * * * It makes good sense to always tag your luggage. Who wants to spend their vacation without a change of clothes? Heloise

dianapolis. The couple have five children, Harold Plessinger, Terre Haute; Carol Newlin, Casper, Wyo.; Barbara Tittle, Mesquite, Tex.; Lou Keck, Brazil, and Bill Plessinger, Dayton, Ohio. They also have four grandchildren, Patrick and Amanda Newlin and Evan and Kimberly Keck.

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Calendar of events Monday The Boston Club will meet Monday, Nov. 25 at the home of Merle Day. Miriam Durham will have the program. Overeaters Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25 in the library of First Christian Church. Call 653-8831 or 246-6284 for more information. Tuesday The Civil War Round Table of West Central Indiana will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 in Room 120 Julian Science and Mathematics Center, DePauw University. Emmaline and Hugh Henry will present the program, “Confederate Leadership at Shiloh.” Doors open at 7 p.m. The public is welcome. The Progress History Club will meet at the home of Marguerite Godwin at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26. Catherine Jackson will give the program. Friday The American Heart Association is sponsoring its free monthly hypertensive screening 12-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29 at Peace Lutheran Church, 218 S. Bloomington St., Greencastle. Saturday There will be a euchre party at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 at the Putnam County Senior Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. All senior citizens are welcome. Monday St. Paul’s Ladies Guild will have its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2 in the Parish Center. A carry-in dinner will be served. Bring covered dish and table service. There will be a Christmas tree ornament (preferrably homemade) exchange.

The deadline for calendar of events items is as follows: Monday evening -1 p.m. Friday: Tuesday evening - 1 p.m. Monday; Wednesday evening - Friday evening - 1 p.m. Thursday. The calendar is not published on Saturdays. For maximum exposure of calendar items, they should be submitted 10 days in advance of the scheduled meeting.

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