Banner Graphic, Volume 18, Number 64, Greencastle, Putnam County, 20 November 1987 — Page 4

THE BANNERGRAPHIC November 20,1987

Abigail Van Buren

Negligee can reveal pain, too DEAR ABBY: A few months ago, the woman I had loved for six years moved to another city. We lived together for the last three years. Finally, she said she needed to get on with her life, and she left me. In the process of moving, she inadvertently left behind a gift I had given her last Christmas. It was a beautiful, expensive (not that the price matters), sexy, very revealing nightgown. Our relationship is over, but I can’t bear the thought of her wearing that nightgown for another. I feel that I should mail it to her, but, as I have said, I hate the idea of her wearing it for someone else. What do I do, Abby? BEWILDERED IN LA CROSSE DEAR BEWILDERED: You pack up the lady’s property and send it to her, that’s what you do. If it’s any consolation, Freud said, “There are no accidents.” Could she have left it behind because, unconsciously, she wanted to come back?

DEAR ABBY: The letter signed “Jeffrey’s Mother” hit home with me. It seems that Jeffrey had been dating Karen exclusively for two years, a fact well-known to his mother, but in introducing Karen to her friends, she said, “This is my son, Jeffrey, and his friend, Karen.” Karen took offense, saying she should have been introduced as “Jeffrey’s girlfriend.” Here’s my situation: My boyfriend and I have been living together for six months. Although we are not formally engaged, we plan to marry next year. Last month, at his sister’s wedding, I had a chance to meet his whole family, who all live out of state. His mother, who is aware of our relationship and future plans, introduced me to all the aunts, uncles, sisters, brothers and grandparents as her son’s “little friend”! BELITTLED IN EL PASO DEAR BELITTLED: The letter from “Jeffrey’s Mom’’ sparked other memorable introductions. For example: DEAR ABBY: Years ago when I was just a poor college kid, I was invited to spend the Christmas holidays with the family of a girl I’d been dating for about six months. We liked each other a lot, but I was in no position to make any kind of commitment. Well, can you imagine how I felt when her mother introduced me all over the place as “Jennifer’s fiance”? GIL (STILL SINGLE) ♦ ♦ ♦ CONFIDENTIAL TO WONDERING IN UTICA, N.Y.: As late as you are, send the thankyou notes for your wedding gifts now; do not wait until after the baby arrives so you can enclose them with the birth announcements. ♦ ♦ » (To get Abby’e booklet, “How to Write Letters for All Occasions,” send a check or money order for $2.50 and a long, stamped (39 cents), selfaddressed envelope to: Dear Abby, Letter Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, 111. 61054.) Raffle aids children's home here The raffle conducted by the members of the Putnam County Epilepsy Support Group generated enough funds to allow them to achieve their goal of helping the Allison House in Greencastle. “ORIGINALLY THE GROUP set out to raise funds for a pool table for recreational purposes at Allison House. Members of the local ABATE organization learned of this community project, by the Epilepsy Support Group, and obtained a donated pool table. The Epilepsy Group decided, at this point, to use the funds from their raffle to purchase pool cues, ualls and rack for the table,” epilepsy consultant Sandy McDaniel said. There are plans, by the group members, to also purchase up-to-date books about epilepsy which will be donated to local libraries. FOR MORE INFORMATION about epilepsy, persons may contact Sue Murray at Putnam County Hospital (653-5121) or Nancy Stringer (after 6 p.m.) at 653-9543 or Mary Gardner (after 6 p.m.) at 6535593.

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MR. AND MRS. RONALD D. SECREST

Jacki Swope weds Ronald D. Secrest

Jacki Evelyn Swope and Ronald DeWayne Secrest were united in marriage Oct. 17 at Greencastle Christian Church with Dr. Fred Brooks officiating. THE BRIDE IS the daughter of Jack and Thelma Swope, Cloverdale. The bridegroom is the son of Shirley Starr and Bill Secrest, Greencastle. Mike Secrest, brother of the groom, was best man. Joyce Marr, sister of the bride, was matron of honor, while Teresa Secrest and Michelle Sanders served bridesmaids. Jay Newnum and Rex Harbison were groomsmen, while Taylor Marr and Alexis Secrest served as

Calendar of events ' Friday Greencastle Commandery No. 11 will meet at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 for their Thanksgiving pitch-in dinner. Meat, bread and drinks will be furnished. All Knight Templars and their families are invited to attend at the Greencastle Masonic Temple. The Crosswalkers Square Dance Club will meet 8-11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 for their next dance at the National Guard Armory in Rockville. Caller will be Mike Powell. Guests are welcome. Saturday An old-fashioned square dance will be held 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Roachdale Lions Hall. Admission is $3. The dance is open to everyone. A benefit dinner for a member of Cloverdale American Legion Post will be held Saturday, Nov. 21 with serving to begin at 6:30 p.m. Tri Kappa sorority will present its annual Christmas Bazaar, “A Country Christmas,” Saturday, N0v.21 at Windy Hill Country Club, Greencastle. The bazaar is scheduled 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with lunch served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door or from any Kappa Kappa Kappa member. Raffle items are on display at Prevo’s. Sunday The Holiday Home Tour, sponsored by Delta Theta Tau sorority, will be held 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 in Greencastle. Tickets are available at Marsh, Kroger, Eifel’s Flowers and Moore’s Shoes. Cost is $3 per person. Proceeds from the lour will be used for local charity projects. The Men’s Club of Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church will hold its monthly breakfast at Walden Inn at 7:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 22. Marian Stamper will share her experiences from a trip to China. Monday Putnam County Republican Women’s Club will meet Monday, Nov. 23 at the Double Decker restaurant for initiation of new officers. The meeting will follow supper, which will be ordered from the menu at 6 p.m. New officers will be Thelma Bumgardner, president; Marsha Carrington, vice president; Sharon Clearwaters, secretary, and Laura Lee Baugh, treasurer. Call Laura Lee Baugh (653-6122 or 653-2468) for reservations. Tuesday The Civil War Round Table of West Central Indiana will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24 in room 115 of the Julian Science and Math Center at DePauw University. Peter Carmichael will present the program, “The 14th Indiana Volunteer Infantry at the Fredericksburg Battle, December 1862.” Doors open at 7 p.m. The public is invited. The Progress History Club will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24 at the home of Mrs. Edna Boyd. Mrs. Evelyn Heller will have the program. The Greencastle Women’s Bowling Association Board of Directors will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24 at Varsity Lanes. All members urged to attend. Four Seasons Club will meet Tuesday, Nov. 24 with Joan Stevens. Tots Time, free child care for a parents’ morning out, is held each Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon at First Baptist Church, Judson Drive, Greencastle. Children under the age of five are eligible to attend. Wednesday A special Thanksgiving service will be held at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25 at Peace Lutheran Church, 218 Bloomington St., Greencastle. The preschool students will be singing during the service, along with placing food items on the altar for needy families. Thursday The Greencastle Planned Parenthood Clinic will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

flower girls. Solos were sung by Steve Fouty and Lisa Smith. Guests were registered by Janice Schimpf. Organist was Dorothy Brown. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Mathena Manor in Greencastle. SECREST WAS recently discharged from the U.S. Navy, where he served on the U.S.S. Merrimac in the Persian Gulf. He is now employed by Stanfield Construction Co. The new Mrs. Secrest has returned from Norfolk, Va., where she was a loan officer. The couple are now residing in their home south of Cloverdale.

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What does a wheat field have to do with the capital of Rhode Island? Everything! In 1636 Roger Williams founded the town of Providence on land given him by friendly Narragansett Indians. He believed God had guided him to the spot. In naming his town he was expressing reverent gratitute for God’s goodness. A field of wheat awaiting harvest is always a vivid reminder of the providence of a loving Heavenly Father. Though man must labor to plant, cultivate and harvest the fruits of the earth, it is God who provided the continuing miracle of seed-time and harvest. The same reverent gratitude which inspired our Puritan forefathers in New England inspires all Americans to express our faith through Thanksgiving.

This weekly message is sponsored by these local businesses:

GREENCASTLE OFFSET PRINTING Terry & ’’at McCarter 20 So. Jackson 653-4026 JENKINS STANDARD SERVICE Indiana & Walnut Streets Greencastle 653-9933 HUMPHREY'S WHEEL HORSE Sales & Service US 231 No. 653-3019 JULIE'S POODLE PARLOR Wayne, Julie & Aaron Burns 11 Bloomington St. 653-5573 CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK Officers, Directors & Staff 1 Central Square GREENCASTLE FEED CENTER, INC. U.S. Hwy. 231 North Greencastle 653-4191 WAL MART DISCOUNT STORE Management & Associates, 653-2481 25 Putnam Plaza, Greencastle KROMME PLUMBING & HEATING Gene Sawyer & Staff 1111 S. Locust 653-4694 SHUEE & SONS TV & APPLIANCE Sales and Service 24 N. Jackson, Greencastle The Shuee Family and Staff ALBIN'S POOLS & SPAS Norma & Tom Albin Albin Pond Rd. 653-3228 BITTLES & HURT FUNERAL HOME 602 E. Washington 653-6511 Mike Hurt & Terry Bitties, directors THE WALDEN INN Matthew O’Neill & Staff 2 East Seminary 653-2761 JBR WORLD TRAVEL Johnnye Reynolds & Staff 504 S. Bloomington 653-2445 LONE STAR INDUSTRIES Greencastle, Indiana NEW MAID, INC. Professional Cleaning Jim Davies, prop. 653-3317 R.R. 1, Box 144, Cloverdale BRACKNEY'S WESTERN STORE The Brackney Family U.S. Hwy. 231 No. 653-9464 BRANAGIN OIL CO. Gary & Darcella Branagin & Personnel 653-8254 VanBIBBER LAKE ENTERPRISES Mbl. Homes* Rent or Sell*Lots 539-4464 or 739-6441 compliments of the GREENCASTLE NURSING HOME 815 E. Tacoma, 2 blks N. of Armory CENTRAL INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. Monty Montgomery'Rick Sharp •Charlene O'Neal 653-2641 DAVES' HEATING & COOLING Dave Cox & Dave Corbin, props. 124 N. Jackson 653-7346 CHUCKS RENTAL R.J. Green & Sons, Inc. 1011 Ave. D 653-7368 MARY KAY COSMETICS, INC. Mary Plessinger, Sr. Consultant Greencastle 653-3611 PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIKE Michael O'Shaughnessy, photographer Special-lnterest-Video Rentals 24 E. Washington 653-4727

Thursday Romans 7:7-25 Friday 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 Saturday 2 Corinthians 2:1-17 Scriptures Selected by The American Bible Society

Sunday Jeremiah 33:1-13 Monday Matthew 11:20-30 Tuesday Mark 6:30-44 Wednesday Luke 2:22-52

MALLORY CAPACITOR COMPANY A Div. of Mallory Components Group Emhart Industries, Inc. GREENCASTLE MANUFACTURING CO. Manhattan Road Phone 653-2611 HENDRIXSON SERVICE CO. Heating* Air Conditioning Refrigeration RR 6 Box 45 Greencastle 739-6222 CASH CONCRETE PRODUCTS, INC. “Since 1919“ Webb Road 653-6533 NEUMANN CONSTRUCTION Doug Neumann, owner 646 E. Walnut 653-5248 BOOKS PLUS 653-641 1 26 East Washington St. MOHR CHIROPRACTIC CENTER P.C. Dr. David Mohr Greencastle, Indiana PUTNAM INN RESTAURANT Ron Hansen & Staff 400 N. Jackson Greencastle 653-8777 KERSEY MUSIC COMPANY David & Sandra Fanning & Staff 1 Mi. North on U.S. 231 653-6824 BLACK LUMBER CO. 501 North Indiana Greencastle 653-5171 SKELTON-SKINNER LUMBER CO. Retail-Wholesale-Transit Shippers 1221 S. Bloomington 653-9705 TRI-COUNTY BANK & TRUST CO. member FDIC - Roachdale Bainbridge - Russellville HERITAGE HOUSE CONVALESCENT CENTER OF PUTNAM CO. 1601 Hospital Dr. 653-2602 SUNSET MANOR NURSING HOME 1109 So. Indiana 653-3143 MAMA NUNZ'S PIZZA Jo Ruth Concilia, owner 800 S. Main 653-8402 KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN Jeff & Debbie Lee, owners 400 So. Bloomington Greencastle 653-9709 JOE ELLIS HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, INC. 116 W. Franklin Tom & Dave Masten and staff SERVICE GLASS Merle & Carol Dixon & Staff 1104 N. Jackson 653-9452 TORR'S RESTAURANT Ron & Terry Torr Jet. US 40 & 231 So., 653-2666 A.A. HUBER & SONS PLUMBING Heating & Air Conditioning Indianapolis Road 653-31 33 NICHOLS BUSINESS EQUIPMENT Service & Sales 302 N. Jackson, Greencastle 653-7350 QUERY'S AUTO SERVICE CENTER Wrecker-Undercoat & Rustproof-Phillips 66 R.R. 2, Greencastle 653-3087 SUGAR CREEK TRAVEL CLUB Dec. 7, 1987 Greenfield Village & Frankenmuth *2BO 4 days. 127 E. Walnut, 653-4721