The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 11 February 1964 — Page 4

THE DAILY BANNER

GREENCASTLE, INDIANA

TUES., FEB. 11, 1964. Page 4

By LESTER L. COLEMAN, M.D.

Random Thoughts OJA Doctor

WITH a deep sigh of nostalgic regret, patients say, “Where is the old-fashioned family doctor?” He hasn’t disappeared. He is right near you. He no longer makes his house calls in a horse and buggy. Perhaps he now drives a shiny convertible. He doesn’t trade his medical services for chicken, eggs and milk. He buys his own. But then today’s family doctor doesn’t Dr. Coleman use spinach packs for pneumonia. Penicillin is a pretty good replacement. Today’s “general practitioner” embodies all the kindness, warmth and understanding of the old-fashioned doctor. Talk to him and find out. You’ll find him willing to help in psychological and social problems in addition to curing your aches and pains. The loyal patient has a newfashioned family doctor. The bond between them is as great as ever. • • • FRIENDLY FEVER Fever is a friend. When you or your child get an infection, fever is an indicator of a healthy response of your body to that infection. It means that your body is calling on its reserves to fight off the invasion of germs. With fever comes an increase In the pulse rate, an increase in the fighting white blood cells and an increase of all of the defense mechanisms of the body. Because fever is, too, a warning signal of infection and illness, it is important to discuss it with your doctor. * * * CHILDREN NEED LIMITS “I'm going to run away from tiome, Mommy. I’m mad with

you!”

Rather strong action for a five-year-old. The mother said, “Wait. I’U go with you.” Oh, no. She would just like Mommy to help pack her suitcase. This the mother did. Half an hour later, a nextdoor neighbor discovered the child sitting on her suitcase, patiently waiting at the corner, “I’m running away!” she exclaimed. “Well, why don’t you cross the street?” the neighbor asked. “I can’t,” the little one answered woefully, “Mommy never lets me cross streets alone.” The limits that you establish for your children not only protect them from hazards, but give them the emotional security so important to their development as happy human beings. • • • ACUTE OR CHRONIC Let’s clarify those terms “acute,” “s u b « a c u t e,” and “chronic.” An “acute” condition describes an illness that suddenly occurs, then is cured after a short period. A “sub-acute” condition Is one that lingers a little longer before it disappears. A “chronic” condition Is one that lasts for long periods of time, may temporarily subside, - and then crop up again. So you see, it’s the time factor, not the severity of the illness, that identifies it as acute or chronic. Consulting with your doctor early can prevent many acute problems from becoming chronic. These columns are designed to relieve your fears about health through a better understanding of your mind and body. All the hopeful new advances in medicine reported here are known to doctors everywhere. Your individual medical problems should be handled by your oxen doctor. He knows you best.

Daily Banner Ads Work Fast

CIVIL RIGHTS STRING-PULLERS—Managers of the civil rights bill look confident as they plan strategy in Washington. From left: Rep. William M. McCulloch, R-Ohio, ranking minority member of the Judiciary Committee; Rep. Carl Albert, D-Okla., majority leader; Rep. Emmanuel Celler, DN.Y.. Judiciary chairman and floor leader for the bilL

PECK PREVENTION This new blinder attachment, fastened by a clasp to the beak, is being used to take the pecks out of hens at a big poultry farm near Greentown, Ind.

ANNOUNCING THE COMET CYCLONEWITH A HERITAGE 100,000 MILES LONG!

CAPTURES THE SPIRIT OF DAYTONA. Racy, sporty, elegant That’s the new Cyclone, inspired by Comet’s historic Durability Run at Daytona, where four specially equipped Comets each ran '/ 100,000 miles, averaging over 105 mph! Standard equipment in every Comet Cyclone: Super 289 cu. in. V-8, tachometer, bucket seats, chromq engine fittings and competition-type wheel covers Vinyl covered roof optional |^| IIWCCH N MtRCURY DIVISION C MOTOR C0MP»NY

A MERCURY PRODUCT WORLD'S lOO.OOO-MILE DURABILITY CHAMPION

DRIVE COMET-AT THE “HOME OF CHAMPIONS” - YOUR MERCURY AND COMET DEALERS EAST SIDE MOTORS INDIANAPOLIS ROAD GREENCASTLE INDIANA

djir Roofs Snub High Winds

Many families on wind-swept Long Island who are accustomed to battening down the hatches have learned that it pays to batten down the roof, too. Federal Housing Administration committments issued on new home construction during the past two years have required Long Islanders to use wind-re-sistant roofing. During this time, in spite of rough Nor’easters and a hurricane, the local FHA office reports, “There has been no evidence of failure of wind-resist-ant shingles.” By far the most popular windresistant roofing material used on homes in all price categories is UL-approved asphalt shingles ^either self-seai : Q2 or interlock-

ing. To conform to fh« FHA re* quirement, builders who use asphalt shingles must use only those bearing the Underwriters’ Laboratories wind-resistant label. The self-sealing variety, which has become increasingly popular in recent years, has been proved effective in severe wind-tunnel tests as well as in actual use in various parts of the country where hurricanes hit the hardest and most frequently. Self-sealing shingles are similar to ordinary shingles except that a special adhesive is applied to them under strict factory control. Once these shingles are nailed in place, heat from the sun acts on the adhesive, bonding each layer of shingles to the one beneath.

American Revolution at tlie Fair

A scale model of The Continental Insurance Companies’ pavilion at the New \ ork World’s Fair.The pavilion will provide the setting for the re-creation of great moments of the American Revolution.

Musket shots, folksongs, and life-like dioramas will help recreate great moments of the American Revolution at the New York World’s Fair. Visitors to the Continental Insurance Pavilion will be greeted by CINEMA ’70, a musical screen show that will he rear projected onto a huge outdoor sen en on the fi ont of the building. Both well-known and littleknown heroes of the American Revolution will comprise the cast in the animated color-slide presentation, and original folksongs will toll their stories. It is expected that Timothy Murphy, the first double-bar-relled rifleman, will gain longawaited fame...as will Deborah Sampson, the only woman who enlisted as a man in the Continental Army. Other characters in the cast are Baron von Steuben, Henry Knox, John Glover, Allan Me Pane and, of course, George Washington. CINEMA ’Tit’s theme song will honor the original GI, the Continental Soldier. After witnessing this fresh view of the people who waged ami won the battle for freedom,

visitors will enter the exhibit hall, there to be greeted by a life-sized color transparency of an authentic Continental Soldier. Animated “in-the-round” dioramas will continue the dramatization of notable events of the Revolution, as will a gallery of oil paintings from Continental Insurance’s own historical collection. F.vents represented in the dioramas and paintings include the winter encampment at Valley Forge; the battles of Bennington. Sullivan’s Island, Saratoga, Bunker Hill, and Yorktown; and the naval engagement between the Serapis and the Bon Homme Richard. Visitors will depart with vivid impressions of Paul Revere, Sergeant William Jasper, John Paul Jones, Generals Burgoyne, Gates and Stark, Francis Marion. Colonel William Prescott ami of course, the CINEMA ’76 cast. Continental Insurance’s exhibit is designed to offer Fair visitors, particularly those of school age, an entertaining and memorable lesson in American history.

PUTNAM COUNTY NET FANS Here is your chance to WIN some CASH TEST your SKILL Here’s Your Chance To Win Some Cash And Test Your Skill in guessing the outcome of a county basketball game each week during the season. The fan sending In the closest guess of the actual score \v*U receive first prize of $5.00 Tlie next closest will he awarded seeond prize of $3.00 In ease of a lie, duplicate prizes will he awarded. The winners will he announced in The Banner the following Monday. There’s nothing to huy and no gimmick attached. Just send in your guess before Friday each week. THIS WEEK’S GUESSING CONTEST WILL BE GREEHCASTLE vs. GERSTMEYER Feb. 14 -lust fill out the coupon below and bring or mail to The Daily Banner. a BANNER GUESSING GONTEST I Game of the Week ■ GREENCASTLE vs. GERSTMEYER ■ i| My guess of final score ■ Greencastle ( ) Gerstmeyer ( ) ■ ® Name - ® Address — a ■

Badly Burned In Residence Fire HARTFORD CITY. UPI — James Overla, 29. was burned seriously Monday in an explosion and fire which destroyed his home. Authorities said Overla was starting a fire with kerosene in a coal stove in the kitchen when the explosion occurred. Overla’s brother. Bill, was burn slightly putting out the flames which enveloped his brother’s clothing.

Overla’s wife and their three children escaped safely from the burning house. Overla was taken to Ball Memorial Hospital at Muncie.

101 Traffic Deaths Indiana's 1964 traffic toll dropped today below the number recorded one year ago with 101 deaths counted on the highways since the new year compared with 107 a year ago. The count this year was four more than a year ago Monday, but one year ago 10 deaths were counted on February 11.

HOME OWNERS' ^ QUESTION BOX

Q. Can I assume that if a new 1 are being used extensively with house is insulated to meet FHA both new and old Colonial-style standards that it is insulated ade- homes because they look right

quately? and wear well. A. No. FHA’s Minimum Prop-, * * *

erty Standards are just that—i ^ w , minimum. You’d be wise to fob' Replan to build a typical low the recommendations of the Colonial house vith man> small National Mineral Wool Insulation 1 P™ es , of glass. This type of wmAssociation, which call for min- dow looks ^reat, but seems to

take forever to wash. Any sugges-

tions?

A. If you’d asked me this question 10 years ago, I’d have had to say no, but today there’s a solution. Specify ponderosa pine windows with removable grilles. These grilles are available in either diamond or rectangular

We are remodel^ a ram-1 STsJoMr.Me

out, you have only a single pane

of glass to wash.

eral wool with an installed resistance to heat loss of R-19 or R-24 tn ceilings, R-ll in walls and Jt-13 in floors above unheated spaces. Following these standards will provide more comfort and will reduce heating and cool-

ing bills.

bling old house-circa 1780-and want to use modern materials without spoiling its Colonial air. What sort of roofing material

“goes” with Colonial?

A. Dark colors are most appropriate. Heavyweight asphalt

Q. What will remove a shellac stain from a wool carpet? A. Try carefully sponging the

shingles in one of the dark blends spot with alcohoL

Buying Your Home On Contract ? Consider having (he Savings & loan refinance on mortgage so you can obtain a mortgage exemption to reduce your real estate tax. • RENT-SIZE PAYMENTS • PAY AHEAD PENALTY FREE • OPEN END FEATURE • DEAL WITH HOME FOLKS INQUIRE TODAY

it .12 t

Current Rate On Savings