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BETTY CANARY
Tedium? Never for School Volunteers
By BETTY CANARY
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Any author or reporter can tell you that they are always
being asked, “Don’t you ever run out of ideas?” or “Don’t
you have trouble finding things to write?”
While somebody is asking those questions, somebody else
is waiting in line. And they are going to say, “Listen, do I
ever have a good idea for YOU!” or, “Here’s something I
want you to say.”
Not that a writer can use many of their suggestions. Un
less, that is, a writer cares to be sued for slander, jailed,
ridden out of town on a rail or, quite possibly, murdered
in his bed some night.
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< It goes without saying there is no dearth of publicity
and charming accounts of how a certain manu
facturer’s soap or shoes is exactly what we’ve been pray
ing for. But, also, in the past few months, I have been
asked to give out a “cure” for arthritis, write gossip about
a woman’s neighbor, print several poems, plead for vari
ous religious and political causes.
And there are always those who want me to tell outright
? lies. Take the woman who says I should write that volun
teering to help out at school results in an afternoon of
' tedium. (That’s what I said—TAKE HER.)
Such a request only shows she has never volunteered.
> Anyone who has volunteered to assist in a school project
■ knows the result is not tedium but terror.
? Any woman who has ever stared 83 second-graders in the
mouth while assisting with the school’s dental program,
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As snow blankets the earth,
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r symbol of purity and peace ... and the
Christmas season arrives bringing joy and
wonderment, we greet you, our dear friends and
customers and your families. We especially want to extend to you
a Health of sincere wishes . . . a home that is happy and bright, good health, long
life and prosperity. As we share with you in the many joys of the season may
u e express our heartfelt thanks to each and everyone of you for your loyal patronage.
well, she will tell you that’s not tedium.
And what about room mothers? They’re only at it for an
hour at a time, but I can tell you that counting cookies and
little hands, then making sure everything comes out reason
ably even and tidy, can be nerve-wracking, not enervating.
(“Haven’t you already been up here twice, Hughie?”
“Jennie, dear, we do not soak our napkins in the fruit
punch, do we? I know it colors it pretty, but . . .” “Bill,
you stick your finger into one more cupcake. . . .”)
Any father who has agreed to be a driver for basketball
games, now he could tell us something. But I’ll guarantee
the paper would never print it. t
Being a chaperone on a school trip is hardly boring. And,
by the way, why do they call these trips “cultural tours”
or “enrichment programs” when a more accurate descrip
tion would be “exercise in bedlam”?
Then there are those who ride on band buses. (Stop that,
trumpets!” “Where are the rest of the trombones?” “Now,
remember, when the game is over we are to assemble at
the SOUTH end of the stadium.”)
Even helping out in the school library isn’t all that tedi
ous. Chances are you won’t merely help stack books. Some
seventh-trader will walk up and ask, “Do you think ‘Lord
of the Flies’ is merely a good adventure story or a parable
of our times?”
Next question.
(Newspaper Enterprise Assn.)
Albert Bunn,
Ricky Bunn
Honored
Albert and Ricky Bunn were
honored with a birthday party
at the Hayloft at Bonanza Sun
day night.
The party was given by their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray
Bunn.
Albert was 20 years old Dec.
19 and Ricky was 18 Dec. 17.
Those attending the party
were Pat Harrison, Vickie Gool
sby, Jimmy Bunn, Timothy
Bunn, Michael Bunn, Mr. and
Mrs. Ray Bunn and the
honorees, Albert and Ricky
Bunn.
Q —The bidding has been:
West North East South
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3 V 3 4 Pass Pass
4 V Pass Pass Pass
You, South, hold:
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What do you lead?
A—The deuce of hearts. Let
declarer attack the side suits
first.
Q —The bidding has been:
West North East South
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You, South, hold:
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What do you do now?
A—Check to see that you have
heard correctly. Then bid fo”r
no-trump.
Griffin Daily News
POLLY’S POINTERS
fHoop Skirt Novel, Ideal
For Children’s ‘Dress-up’
By POLLY CRAMER
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I DEAR POLLY—The freezer compartment in my 1
1 new refrigerator gets frosty so quickly. Is there an g
|f easy way to defrost? It now takes me all day and 1
| creates a flood in the kitchen.—NEWLY MARRIED g
DEARA POLLY—Do tell Mrs. E. S. that her hoop-skirted
petticoat can be a source of great joy to a child. Mine has
been used by my own kids
and half the neighborhood
and has gone to school
plays, Halloween parties,
trick-and-treating or just
plain dressing up and play
ing lady. I dyed this skirt
pale pink and made a frilly
blouse to go with it and
since they have gone
through 10 hard years they
now look a bit frayed
around the edges but re-
cently made an appearance in a high school play.—
BARBARA
DEAR POLLY—The looks of Jessie’s tarnished gold
braid might be improved after the use of a commercial
tarnish remover such as used by naval officers to keep
their uniform insignia bright.—LENOßE
DEAR POLLY—To remove excess water after washing
my hair I take a clean comb, put it in the hair and then
turn it slightly so that the bridge presses the hair against
the head. Draw the comb from the crown to the ends of
the hair. This prevents the hair from getting in knots which
happens when it is towel-dried.—DEBORAH
DEAR POLLY—A long time ago I was given a very full
red velvet skirt but I never wore it. Now I use it around
the Christmas tree stand. I did not even remove the zipper
but just unfasten it, put around the stand and zip it up
again. This makes a beautiful cover for the stand and a
nice background for gifts placed under the tree.—LAURA
DEAR GIRLS—I do the same as Laura with a circular
blue felt skirt trimmed with sequined Christmas decora
tions. It was a gift during a time when many were wearing
such holiday skirts but serves me far better as a tree base
cover.—POLLY
DEAR POLLY—Buy a package of small colored plastic
pinch-type clothespins and use them to secure the lights on
your Christmas tree. They do the job well and can be
decorated with glitter if you want some sparkle—MßS.
H. H. W.
DEAR POLLY—For a pretty candle centerpiece for the
holidays, spray a muffin tin with gold paint or any color
you desire and fill the muffin cups with votive candles.
Trim with holly, leaves or any small ornaments.—
EUGENIA
DEAR POLLY—Greetings from our monastery to you
and Mrs. H. R. P., who wanted to know how to clean her
two-tone blinds. We cleaned ours by putting them in thick
detergent suds in the bathtub. Have enough water to cover
the blinds, let them soak awhile and rinse twice in clear
water. Hang back up at the windows to dry. Pull the
blinds down and snap to keep the tapes straight as they
dry. Place a bath towel or other cloth on the sill to catch
any drips. Ours came out clean as a whistle, gleaming and
beautiful like new.—SISTER M.
Terry Nichols
Celebrates
10th Birthday
Terry Nichols was honored on
his 10th birthday with a skating
party at the Silver Skates Roller
Rink.
Cup cakes and soft drinks
were served to the following:
Pam Huckaby, Linda Greene,
Fran Johnson, Elaine Beall,
Paula Smith, Lynn Richards,
Ginger Richards, Vickie Lee.
Sammy Cobb, Dennis
Nichols, Donnie Beall, Harvey
Lashley, Ronald Howard, Chro
mer Smith, Edward McMillan,
Barry Thompson, Bruce God
dard and the honoree.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Nichols
were host.
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GENE HAYES MOTOR CO. INC.
228 Expressway, Griffin
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Wednesday, December 24, 1969
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We Wish Each of You A Very
MERRY CHRISTMAS
We will be closed for Christmas
Holidays on Thursday, Dec. 25;
Friday, Dec. 26; and re-open Sat
urday, Dec. 27.
Jerrie & Don’s
128 S. Hill Street
Ist Christian
Circles Meet
The First Christian Church
Circles met for their monthly
meetings as follows:
Morning Circle
The Morning Circle met at the
home of Mrs. Alva Moore. Mrs.
Richard Gaston, leader, presid
ed. Mrs. Joe Johnson and Mrs.
Richard Gaston gave the pro
gram, “Set Free For Others”.
Refreshments were served to
the eight members present.
Jenny Fleming
Mrs. Estelle Crossfield was
hostess to the Jenny Fleming
Circle. Mrs. Henry Jones serv
ed as co-hostess. Mrs. Cora
Williams, leader, presided.
Mrs. Olin Fox gave the de
votional. Miss Fannie West
moreland presented the pro
gram, “Set Free For Others”.
During social hour, refresh
ments were served to the 13
members present.
Jill
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To all our loyal
patrons, warm thanks.
DIANA SHOPS