Banner Graphic, Volume 17, Number 311, Greencastle, Putnam County, 4 September 1987 — Page 4

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Friday, September 4, 1987 THE BANNERGRAPHIC

Dear Abby Tall men don't measure up

DEAR ABBY: Just yesterday, my father pulled a clipping of your column out of his wallet and asked me to write to you and find out how old it is. Here it is: DEAR ABBY: In answer to “Too Tall,” women in the know go for small men. That’s why so many women go wild over Latin Americans and fight over jockeys. The big, tall men tend to fall apart earlier. They get potbellies and double chins, and succumb to heart attacks in their mid-40s, while the little wiry men are still going strong. The next time you go to a dance, notice that the best dancers on the floor are the smaller men. Half the women married to tall, dark, handsome men would love to trade them for this little runt they wouldn’t go out with before they got married. VOICE OF EXPERIENCE Thanks, Abby. BARBARA SAGLIMBENI, SCHENECTADY, N.Y. P.S. My father is 5 foot 3. DEAR BARBARA: Your father has been carrying that clipping in his wallet since 1968. Hug him for me, Barbara. * * * DEAR ABBY: I would like to ask you two questions: 1. Will “kids” ever be “children” again?

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Heloise

Our eyes age, too, as we grow older DEAR READERS: I don’t usually deal with medical criteria in the column. However, the following information that came from a respected eye doctor will definitely be of interest to many. As we age, so do our eyes. Black spots or a sudden flash of light in front of the eyes are common results of aging. There is a jelly-like tissue behind the lens and in front of the retina that shrinks with age. It sometimes forms small, dense pockets in the eye cavity. When light passes through the lens and hits one of these pockets, a shadow is cast in the retina which can cause black spots. The shrinkage can cause a slight tug on the retina, producing the senation of a sudden flash of light. Most adults have these at some point. If you are near-sighted these instances could increase. Sometimes this shrinkage can cause small tears in the retina that if left untreated can result in damage to your vision. It is always a good idea to have your vision checked by an ophthalmologist if there’s any change in your vision. Heloise AUTOMATED COFFEEMAKER Dear Heloise: My coffeemaker has no light, so I’ve been known to leave it plugged in. Because of this, I had to replace the last one. Now, I turn on a night light when the pot is turned on. This visual reminder has solved the problem and makes me feel much better. Sandra Enfinger, Thomasville, Ga. ♦ • ♦ A memory jogger like a light bulb, sure sheds light on things. Heloise FABRIC SOFTENER SHEETS Dear Heloise: After my clothes have dried in the dryer, I save the fabric softener sheets. When they are slightly dampened, the sheets do a great job in cleaning dirty ash trays and can be rinsed out and used over and over again. When they are dry, they can be used to wipe off dusty shoes, and I always keep a few in the car. Dottie Williams, Ashville, N.C. MEDICAL INFORMATION Dear Heloise: The lady who tapes medical information on the dashboard of her car has a good idea. However, a friend of mine, who is an emergency medical technician tells me that a better place is the inside of the sun visor. He says that is one of the first places they check when arriving upon an accident site. Sarah, Columbus, Ohio

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2. Will electronic toys ever replace parents as storytellers? NEIL M. ANDERSON, MALDEN, MASS. DEAR MR. ANDERSON: 1. What difference does it make what children (or kids) are called? Labels are meaningless. Feelings speak volumes. 2. Electronic toys will never replace parents as storytellers because electronic toys cannot answer questions, nor do they kiss the kids goodnight. ♦ ♦ ♦ DEAR ABBY: Our 20-year-old unmarried daughter brought her 1-month-old baby girl to us and said, “Here, keep her; she’s yours!” My wife worked days and I worked the night shift so one of us

Calendar of events Saturday The Greencastle High School Class of 1935 will meet at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Holiday Inn, Cloverdale, for a reunion. Open house will be held at the home of Virginia Sweet 1-5 p.m. Saturday. Persons may call 653-5450 for reservations. Larrabee Lodge No. 131, F & AM, Stilesville, will officially dedicate its new temple on Saturday, Sept. 5 with the Grand Lodge officers F & AM, State of Indiana, officiating. The public is invited to attend the dedication ceremony. The lodge will be open on master mason degree at 4 p.m. with Grand Lodge officers to arrive at 4:30. The public may enter at 5 p.m. for dedication ceremonies. Refreshments and social hour will follow, including introductions and remarks. For more information, persons may call 653-5570. The Friendly Square Square Dance Club will hold its first new dance of the season 8-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Putnam County Fairgrounds Community Building. Larry Weekly will be guest caller. Groveland Order of Eastern Star and Craft Club will serve sausage gravy and biscuits at the Masonic building, 6:30-10:30 a m. Saturday, Sept. 5. Cost is $2. Everyone is welcome. Monday Monday Club will meet with Flossie Rowings at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7. Nell Kersey will present the program. Please note change of meeting place. Tuesday The Volunteer Sewing Group will meet from 9 a m. until noon Tuesday, Sept. 8 in the downstairs classroom at First Christian Church. New volunteers are welcome. The Brick Chapel Home Extension Club will meet with Cathy Albin at 1: 30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 with Reba Early assisting. The “On Top of the Hill” group will meet 10 a m. to noon Tuesday, Sept. 8 at Emmanuel Baptist Church for a brunch. The Putnam County Senior Citizen Kitchen Band will provide entertainment. The church is located two miles west of North Salem on State Road 236. Four Leaf Clover Extension Homemakers Club will meet Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the home of Polly West. Devotions will be presented by Flossie Hatcher, with the lesson, “American-made vs. Foreign-made,” to be given by Polly Masten. Happier Homes Extension Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 in the home of Mrs. Austin Kircher. VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Post 1550, will hold its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. Bat the post home. Stilesville Chapter No. 554, Order of Eastern Star will hold its regular stated meeting at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8. Initiation of new members will follow. All visiting OES members are welcome. A luncheon meeting of the Putnam County Foundation will be held at noon Tuesday, Sept. 8 in room 207 of the DePauw Student Union. The meeting is public for members and their friends. Cost of the luncheon is $5. Those interested in activities of the county organization are urged to attend. Reservations should be made with Donna Bouslog (653-9793). The Ladies Missionary Fellowship of Immanuel Baptist Church will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the church. Devotions will be given by Frances Barrow. Diane Davies is hostess. Wednesday A stated convocation of Chapter 22. RAM will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 at the Greencastle Masonic Temple, to be followed by a stated meeting of Council 107 of R & SM. Refreshments and social hour will follow. The Greencastle League of Women Voters will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Cathie Bean’s home, 808 Stadium Drive. It will be an open membership meeting designed to introduce new and prospective members to the League. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome. Mrs. George (Lenore) Smith, Indianapolis, will address the Christian Women’s Organization of the Russellville Community Church at its annual fall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 9. Mrs. Smith’s subject will be “My Role as a Minister’s Wife.” A salad buffet will begin at 6:30 p.m. with each one bringing a salad and their own table service. A commissioning of 1987-88 officers will be conducted by Rev. Scott Johnson. All women of the church and visitors are invited. Veronica Club will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 with Lorene Allee, 506 Maple St., Apt. No. 2. Please note change. West Floyd Homemakers will meet at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 at the home of Blanche Miller. Virginia Miller will be cohostess. F raternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge No. 92 will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 at the Elks Lodge. Refreshments will be served. Thursday A Bainbridge Cemetery meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Tri-County Bank. Bainbridge, lobby. Beech Grove ladies aid will meet all day Thursday, Sept. 10 at the church with a pitch-in dinner. Final plans will be made for the Sept. 25 smorgasbord and bazaar. Friday The Woman’s Study Club will meet at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 at the home of Mrs. Forst Fuller. The Century Club will meet at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 at the home of Mrs. John Robertson.

would always be with that beautiful child we called “Sweetie.” We cared for her for five years. We were the only mother and daddy she knew. Our daughter, Sweetie’s real mother, would run in and run out. She paid not one penny for the support of her child. Meanwhile Sweetie had become a truly remarkable little person, bright, beautiful and well-mannered. Everyone who saw her fell in love with her. Then one day, our daughter came and took Sweetie, saying she would be right back. Well, she didn’t return. She kidnapped the child. We found a note in our car telling us that she was married now and could take care of her daughter. When we went to see Sweetie, she sobbed her heart out, begging us to take her with us. We went to a lawyer and tried to get Sweetie back, but to no avail. It’s been nearly a year, and my wife is still on tranquilizers. We are not even permitted to see the child. Our hearts are broken. Abby, please warn other parents never to agree to raise a grandchild unless they get a legal adoption! Every time I see a little girl, I think of Sweetie. HEARTBROKEN IN TEXAS (Problems? Write to Abby. For a personal, unpublished reply, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Dear Abby, P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, Calif. 90069. All correspondence is confidential.)

y* ' Labor Day. the traditional day X 'Wk honoring the labor force of the ' 2 na b orl - It s a legal holiday. . .when > working people across the country g || take a one-day break on the first Monday in September. Work as the for most of the troubles of the world. Honest , which one intends to get done, a jMpRK rea l blessing for humans. It keeps us moving forward and making our days °n this earth worthwhile. /rfJF As the parable of the talents shows, ■ God expects us to do something with By’Ay OU| . a bj|jti es Draw f res h inspiration / MB Bi f° r y° ur ar| d work in your house of Jz. * worship this week. Scriptures Selected by The American Bible Society Kgx Sunday 4) ga fI&EL-X Hebrews ft* 12:12-29 . || Monday » Xi Il Hebrews ar* ’3’7-25 The Nation Salutes Labor Jffl, Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Fnday Saturday Genesis Genesis Exodus Exodus Leviticus 12:1-9 13.1-18 8 1-19 34:18-28 9:15-24 Y/vfiL Copyright 1967 Keister Williams Newspaper Services I P O Box 8005. Charlottesville, VA 22906 I lIU' This weekly message is sponsored by these local businesses:

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