The Daily Mail from Hagerstown, Maryland • Page 7

kl Fortune Teller's Prediction False DEAR ANN LANDERS: My husband is 38 and looking forward to at least another 62 years but the last two months have been hell and I'd like to tell you about it. The night Jack graduated from high school a fortune teller told him he would die before his 38th birthday. Jack didn't think anything of it and neither did I. But the thought was always in the back of our minds and every once in a while he's say, "Isn't it ridiculous?" On Jack's 37th birthday a friend offered this toast at a party: "Make the most of every day, Jack, because 38 Is mighty old and the end js in sight." It meant as a joke (people had brought crutches and false teelh as gag gifts), but that toast made a wreck of us both. Two months ago we were driving home from a party.

It was foggy and the hour was late. Suddenly Jack's brakes gave out and wo narrowly missed hitting an oncoming car. A before he swerved he shouted, "My God, the fortune teller was right!" The next eight weeks were sheer torture. Jack refused to go' anywhere work and to church. One night he had a mild case of indigestion and he was sure it was a a attack.

Another night his neck ached and he knew he had polio. The following day he was certain an ingrown hair on his face was "skin cancer." Jack went to the doctor's office five times in seven weeks. I lost six pounds. He lost eight. I write this letter, Ann Landers, on the day following Jack's 38th birthday.

You'll never know how thankful we are to be loading normal lives again. But we'll never forget the agonies suffered and it was all so unnecessary. The reason for this letter is to plead with all fortune tellers not to predict death. In the first place, no one knows how many years a person will live--he can only guess, but the fear of dying can hasten death through anxiety or AT LAST Ann Landiri will bit glad lo help you with your problems. Send ihtm 10 her In can at The Daily Hail, Ha- gentown, Md.

Encloit a stamped, silt fddreued envelope. DEAR FREE: Your Ittter makes a great deal of and now I bracing my- rer rhe inevitable avalanche of letters from readers eager to recount personal experience! of death predictions which came true. To all of you I say In advance, it was a coincidence that your Uncle Hsafhcliff died on the day Cousin An- asrasla predicted, so save your sfamps. DEAR ANN LANDERS: I am only 13 and I have a lot to learn but I think I have something worthwhile to pass on to of your readers who are much older than I. I liked the letter from the woman whose husband gave her "the best birthday gift in the world." He quit smoking.

I've heard many people say they would give anything it they could quit but they are hooked. Well, here is a poem that may lie corny but all smokers ought to cut it out and carry it in the same pocket in which they used lo carry their cigarefs. Did is a word of achievement, Won't is a word of retreat, Slight is a word of Can't is a word of defeat, Ought is a word of duty, Try is a word of each hour, Will is a word of beauty, Can is a word of power. --ABC DEAR ABC: Corny or not, it's good. So I'll husk it and print it.

Engagements Announced How will you know when the real thing comes along? Ask Ann Ladders. Send for her booklet "Love Or Sex And How To Toll The Difference." Send 35c cents in coin and a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your request. Women's Temperance Union Holds Its Annual Dues Tea dues of the 1 'Christian Temperance Union was held November 7, at S(. Paul's Evangelical United Brethcrn Church. Captain Helen Merrifield and Captain Brenda Smith of the Salvation Army presented the devotional period, the i being intercessory prayer.

Captain Merrifield gave a talk oil the history and activities of the Salvation Army, She stated that at Christmas WEDDING INVITATIONS Standard brand, raised letter printing. Discount prices. Why pay more? Call 739-381? for appointment, Mon. thru Thurs. only.

it operates a toy shop'whcre parents may select toys for their children. Instead of giving baskets to families, it now gives them a food order and they may select their own food. II also prepares small duffel bags filled with items that the inductees into the army prefer. Captain Smith gave a tambourine solo. Mrs.

a i a Baker, president of the WCTU, gave a vocal solo. The following officers wer elected for the coming year Mrs. Sabina Baker, president Mrs. G. M.

Ohler, 1st vice president; Mrs. Frank Rohrcr 2nd vice-president; Margare Bonney, promotional secrc tary; Mrs. Lester a a assistant; and Mrs. D. Lowe, treasurer, Following the business meel ing, tea was served in th chur.ch parlor.

or Jlta 6 "Children'! Shnet" We lead little feet in the right direction. Our experts fit infants' feet as perfectly as it can be done in Jumping Jacks. These are the shoes thatmakc babies'first steps easier. Prime leathers and unlined construction give infants' feet comfortable, gentle support. According to $5.99 to $8.50 You'll find Jumping at an, 1 Shop" Long Meadow Shopping Center Open Daily 10 to 9 Downtown At The Crosswalk--Open Mon.

Frl. "Til 9 FREE PARKING for Alan's Customers at Rear of Store Today's Children Keep An Eye On Children's Values PATRICIA LEE King-Lee Mr. and Mrs. Estel Lee of Clear Spring announce the engagement of their daughter, Patricia A to Cpl. Joseph Wayne King, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Clyde King of Celina, Tennessee. Miss Lee is a graduate of Clear Spring High School and is employed as a nurse at Springfield Slate Hospital. Cpl. King is a graduate of Celina High School and is serving with the U.S.

Marine Corps at New.River, Jacksonville, N.C. A December wedding is planned, Lumpkin-Brant Mr. and Mrs. M. Dean Brant McConnellsburg, announce the engagement of Iheir daughter, Shirley Ann, to the Rev.

Owen A. Lumpkin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Lumpkin of Del.

Miss Brant is on the staff of Chambersburg, Hospital. Mr. Lumpkin Is pastor of Harrisonville, circuit churches at Needmore, Siloam, Asbury and Ebenezer Of the Pennsylvania Conference Methodist Church. A wedding date has not been set. Rudy-Detrer Mrs.

James Franklin Deltcr of Rt. 1, Martinsburg. W. announces the engagement of her daughter, Dolores Jane, to A. Robert Rudy, son of Mr.

and Airs. Austin O. Rudy, 850 E. Moler Marlins- burg. Miss Dcttcr is also the daughter of the late Mr.

Better. She was graduated from Hcdgcsville, i School in the class of 1S59 and attended Shepherd College. She is a -secretary at Martinsburg High School and also works as a beautician. Mr. Rudy was graduated from Afartinsburg High School in the class of 1D54 and attended Shepherd College and University of Richmond.

He is employed as credit manager for Martinsburg Gas and Heating Co. The couple plans to marry December 9. CYNTHIA BAIWHART Oberholzer-Barnhart Mr. and Mrs. Elaine K.

Barnhart, Grcencastle, announce the engagement of their daughter, Cynthia, to Gregory Z. OberhoUcr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Obcrholzer of Rt. 2, Grecncastle.

Miss Barnhart Is a graduate of Greeneaslle-Antrim High School, class of 1967, and is attending Hagcrstown Beauty Academy. Mr. Obcrholzer also was graduated from Grecncastle- Antrim High School in the class of 1987. He is employed with Grove Manufacturing Shady Grove, Pa. The couple plans a spring wedding.

Johnson-Cusack Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Cusack, 4310D Celwick Charlotte, N.C., announce the engagement of their daughter, Carol Ann, to Don Albert Johnson, son of Mrs. Edward Hedus, of Orlando, Fla.

Miss Cusack is a graduate of Evans High School, Orlando a a Airlines Stewardess School in Miami Springs, Fla. Her father is executive director of Providence Convalescent Residence and southern district manager of American Institutional Management. Mr. Johnson is a graduate of Boone High School, Orlando Junior College, and is attending Florida State University. The wedding will take place January 13, 1968, in Orlando, much fresher.

Baby Shower Given For AArs. Ridenour Mrs. James E. Bidenour and daughter, Susan Diane, were honored on October 23 at a baby shower. The surprise shower was given at her home in Maugansvillc, by her a ily.

Gifts were presented, games played, and prizes awarded. The refreshment table was centered with a pink cake, decorated with pink booties, a slork, and "welcome Susie PATRICIA SAGER Allan-Sager Mr. and Mrs. William A. Sager, 5ZO Baltimore, announce the engagement of their daughter, Patricia Kirwan, to David Warde Allan, son of Dr.

and Mrs. Warde B. Allan of Garrison. Miss Sager is a graduate of Roland Park Country School and is attending Marjorie Webster Junior College. She is the granddaughter of Mrs.

Karl M. Hubert of Baltimore and the late Mr. Bubert, and of Louis A. Sagcr of Hagerstown and the late Mrs. Sagcr.

Mr. Allan is a graduate of Oilman School and is a senior at Randolph-Macon college. He is the grandson of the lale Mr. and Mrs. Francis N.

Iglehart of Baltimore and the late Mr. and Mrs. Thoburn Allan of Alberta. The couple plans to marry June 29, 1968. '33 Class Plans Reunion Plans are being made for the 35th reunion of the Hag- crslown High School class of 1933.

All local members who have addresses of out-of-town members arc asked to contact Mrs Virginia Ludwig, H75 Jefferson Blvd. or Mrs. Jane F. Cash, 109 Lorraine Terrace. Homemakers To Broadcast The November broadcast of the Homemakers Clubs will be held on Tuesday morning, November 14, at 10 a.m., over station WARK.

The Wjlliamsport club will be featured. Mrs. Oliver Bril- ner Sr. and Mrs. Alan Cognn will discciss unusual gifts and recipes for Christmas.

GLADYS SMETZER Nance-Smetzer Mr. and Mrs. Ira T. Smetzer, Rt. 2, Smilhsburg, announce the engagement of their daughter, Gladys Ellen, to J.

David Nance, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vasser B. Nance, Leachviilo, Ark. Miss Smelzer is a graduate of Smithsburg High School in 1967 and is employed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, D.C, Mr.

Nance is a 19fi7 graduate of Leachville High School and is also employed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The wedding date is set for December 16. By Graci modem (Ph.D.) Irving W. Stout (Ed.D.) "It seems a little strange," said the father of three "that with them having the same bringing up they are coming out with such different values about ao many things." Well, in the first place, even in the same family no two youngsters have the a bringing up. It may be basically the same so far as fund, amenta! principles of living are concerned, but the family changes as each child is added.

Experiences differ. Living conditions change. Parent viewpoints are likely to undergo some changes. So, a li child has his own bringing up, which is different in somo measure from that of the others. But to go back to the fath.

er's point about the children coming out with different values. He spoke, for one thing, of money. Both father and mother are believers in saving, in giving thought to a they spend and in making sure that they are getting their money's worth. The oldest, a girl, 15, fallows pretty much the same line. But the next one, a boy, 12, spends what he gets when he gets it for a he wants at the moment.

Any idea of saving has no appeal to i The youngest, a girl, overdoes the matter of sav- Polly's Pointers By POLLY CRAMER ing. She puts any money she has away "to keep" and Mother or Dad for more for what she wants to spend. The father spoke, too, of what seems of a a Im- nnrlance to each of the three. With the oldest it is friends. With the boy it is i things." Whether it is alone or with others makes little dif.

fercncc to him just so he can have his hands on tools and be "making." With the ten-year-old It Is having "fun" and she can find all manner of ways for a i it--taking riding lessons, learning lo play the accordion, a i ballet, "going places" on her bike, and going on trips--how she loves the a i trips. But as the father went on to speak of other value differences some of his own values stood out very clearly. He said, "We respect their right to be individuals and we are not trying to force our values qn them--just so the ones they have arc ones that will make them useful people in their own ways, and their mother and I do lots of talking with them about il." Fine respect isn't it? And notice they A keeping an eye on the values a the children are a i their own. One needs to do that. --0-Write to us About any specific bringing up Send a stamped, self.ad- dressed envelope for Individ- uil reply.

We, like many others, did not display our flag as often as we should and only because it was hard to put up. Now I have it on a discarded window shade roller. I put the closed-end bracket farthest from the porch steps so it slips in easily and I can put the slot in the other bracket while standing on the top porch step. No more having to carry a stepladder. If the shade roller does not work, it is no problem to roll the flag on by hand.

An old broomstick would also doi nicely, with nails in- the enHs to fit into brackets. An eye screw is useful for one end so the flag can be hung up for storing rather than folded away In a drawer. You will receive dollar Polly uits your favorite nomemaklnsj Idee, Problem or solution to Polly's Problem DEAR POLLY The no.iron I bought my husband for his birthday came from the store with few wrinkles in it. I have tried every way I ctn thtnk of to remove these wrinkles and to no avail, so please aik If someone cm help faithful reader--BLANCHE Pear Fritters Combine chopped ham, i les, celery and mayonnaise for ne Olly Mail, Hagerstown, Md a delicious pear filling. Stuff pears with mixture and garn ish will) cubes of cheese on picks.

Picks may be used tc help hold pear halves togelh er problem. Write Polly In care of The Dally Mall. Polly has Ideas for unusual tree decorations In Pol. Chrlslmai To get this booklet send name address with 50-cent check or money order to Christmas Pointers, c.c. The The Dally Mall, P.O.

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