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The Idaho Free Press. Friday, June 27.1975 8 At rm's The wonderful world of soaps By Penny Young IFP Family Editor Millions of Americans have come oul of Ihe closet in recent months, courageously confessing their best-kept secrets and admitting things they previously had denied. Now I loo must make a startling confession. I'm ,1 closet soap opera fanatic. Of course it's not as bad as it could lie I'm only addicted lo or.eshow.

Rul WHAT a show ii is It all began aboul a month ago when I went home for lunch 1 made a sandwich and decided to watch (he noon news while 1 ate. 1 promptly dozed off and awoke a few minutes bier to find that the news was over a soap opera had begun. 1 watched it half-heartedly, mainly because I i have the energy or i a i to gel up and change the- channel. When my lunch hour was over I switched off the set and headed hack lo Ihe i giving Ihe whole thing i little thought. I watched the news Ihe next day and without realizing what was doing I started paying attention to the soap npera.

vYIiat excitement; The third day 1 managed to be promptly at I could flick on the old set. II seemed lo he an almost natural reaction. the family today i Tiic Fourth (lay 1 knew I was in real I rouble. Al iilxmt 9 a.m. I started thinking about poor Mikr Powers who liad returned from Ihe dead only lo find Ihiit his wife Toni was planning lo marry his long-lost cousin Alan.

You see, Mike had been sailing on a huge ship and hail his face blown off in an explosion. Another man was killed and everyone thought the dead man was om hero. Not so. He went through months of agonizing plastic surgery and came out of the deal with tolaliy different face. Al Mi) a.m.

1 recalled the flashback scene where Mike, having returned lo his hometown to tell i Toni he wasn't dead after all. found her in the arms of cousin Alan. He split before revealing Ins Irue identity. When 3 0 rolled a I started wondering if Mike had ever really cared about Dawn, the girl he left behind (in Singapore, no less) had only come back to his old hometown heeause he had discovered he had a son conceived before he went sailing off into the wild blue yonder. At 12-15 p.m.

I headed oul the office door. At 12': in p.m. I pu'lcd into my drive-way. I took minutes to make a sandwich and hy television set was warming up. I knew I was hooked.

During ensuing days was busted by the police (who thought he was an impostor); Toni confronted Mike; Alan punched Mike: i yelled at Alan: Alan apologized lo Mike: Mike laughed. What action! What drama! What a story 1 1 enjoyed my hiibit for Ihe first couple of weeks. The story moved quickly and those people really lived never had I seen so much agony rolled into one half-hair show. The show is also interesting because almost everyone on it is a doctor men and women alike. II is almost abnormal to sec all those kindly faces in while a But then things on the show started slowing down.

And I started u-orrying about my a i What would happen if une of my friends alkcd in while I was in the middle of my story? I would r.ever live it down. I thought of all the possible solutions Giving inv borrowed television back In its owner; taking a later lunch hour; using will-power to kick this dangerous habit. 1 decided to do it slowly. One day I went to lunch with a friend instead of watching the show Another I woiked (hi ouah my lunch, hour. Slill another day I went shopping.

The fourth day 1 made a mistake and slipped back into my old habit. I went home and flieked on the set. Toni was leaving Alan because she loved him and good old Mike won't give her a divorce while the two are living together. WOW. Al that point I decided a enough was enough.

I knew 1 liail lo swear off the soaps. I Kicked off the set and walked to my piano, where I practiced for half an hour. Now I slay away from my television set during the day I read, walk, play the piano anything but watch television. Occasionally I quiver when think of poor Toni torn between two men and her career. And 1 feel sorry for poor Dawn ithe girl in Singapore who nursed Mike back to health when he still hart bandages on his face) who doesn't know that Mike still loves bis wife.

But ihingsare getting better all the time. I'm developing more will power and i a little moral support from un- friends I will probably bo able to lick my problem. But still, just once in a while, 1 fir.d myself wondering if Mike will ever become the sweet lovable srtf he used lo be; if he and his father will ever kiss and make up; and, most importantly, who Will get Ihe'girl. like old friends who away, the soaps will have lo go on without me arid 1 without them. Like an alcoholic who has gone on (he wagon.

I'm afraid it would take wat- i me back where a Fashion and Beauty Tips One-man art show opens today at mall NAMPA--A one-man art show featuring the oil paintings of Jesse Anderson opened today at the Thoroughbred in Karcher Mall. The paintings will be exhibited until 10 tonight and from 2 to 10 p.m. on June 28 and 29. Anderson, a former Nampan who now makes his home in Lafayette, has included a variety of paintings in the show. He specializes in wildlife paintings and is showing a number of his seascapes.

A commercial artist, Anderson draws and prinls call cards used by operators of Citizens Band Radios, printing more than 250,000 of the cards each month. The 28-year-old artist graduated from Nampa High School in 1965 and later attended the Advertising School of Art in Portland. He also studied with 'seascape artist Pickering. The three-day show is open to the public and there is no admission charge. The show is being sponsored by the Thoroughbred and the Idaho Free Press and News-Tribune.

MR. AND MRS. Don Bower were honored recently at a 25th wedding anniversary reception at the Berean Baptist Church in Nampa. The couple's children planned Ihe event. The children include Mr.

and Mrs. Steve Bower of Boise, Mr. anil Mrs. Dave Bower of a Mr. and Mrs.

Jim Bower of and Sharon and Nancy Bower at home in Nampa. Tlu couple has lived in the vicinity all of their married life. Episcopal church plans ordinal ion of minister SATURDAY, JUNE 28 ONE DAY ONLY BOXED STATIONERY Value 69 AND UP PARTY GOODS Napkins, Cups, Plates, Table Covers PRICE BOOKS f.dulti. Children PRICE PENS 39 AND 59 GIFT 1 PRICE MEKIDIAN-The parish of the i i a Holy a i i Episcopal Church is invited to attend services and Ihe or- i a i of the Rev. Dick Anderson.

The event will beheld at St. Mary's Episcopal Church Correction XA.MPA-.Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Parsons of Eugene, will be honored on their 40th wedding anniversary instead of their 25th as was previously announced. The event, which is being hosted by the children of the couple, will be held at home of Parsons' brother, Ralph Parsons of Nampa.

It will be held from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. on June 29. in Emmett, Sunday, June 29, Taking part in the ceremony will be Bishop Handford King of Boise and Father Ric Simpson of Meridian. Church service will not be held at the Holy Nativity Church this Sunday.

Book and Stationery 200-12th Avenue So. NAMPA THE EXCAGE.MENT of Linda Jeanne Waillcy to Gregory Wayne Nitz lias been announced by her parents. Mr. ami Mrs. iiolwrl C.

Waitley of Meridian. Nit? is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert 11. Nitz of Meridian.

Miss Waitley is employed at the Golden Mirror Beauty Salon in Meridian. Nil? is employed at and Cabinets of Koise. lioth sire Straduatesof Meridian High School. An Aujjusl IS wnliliii" is planned at Ihe Church of Ihe in Meridian. "Faith and Feelings subject for sermon NAMPA--Worship services at the Presbyterian Church will begin at 10:30 a.m.

wilh Ihe pastor. Dr. Robert E. Shields giving the sermon, "Faith and Feelings." Assisting (he pastor will be Warren Spar.genbc-rg as worship leader. Wednesday school will continue from 1:30 to 4 m.

each Wednesday. Everyone is invited lo attend Ihe Parade America at 7 p.m. at Lakeview Park. There will be a i worship service immediately after the parade al Ihe uandshell. Compactly Perfumed a a a returned to fashion it is cons i smart to carry it through wilh a small compact of cream perfume.

They are available in gold-tone Florentine finished metal i natural inlay lop or in shiny silver. These are small enough lo slip into the tiniest purse and are offered by many of the finest perfumers. Leg lengthening If your figure is long naisted and long through Ihe torso wilh legs that are shorler lhan average DO wear pants, making sure they're long enough lo cover Ihe lop of your foot yet not so long they touch Ihe floor. Skirts should cover your knee and the lop of your calf. Keep your waistline disguised with sweaters and long, knitted evening clothes.

Fahionably figured If you're tall and thin stand straight and easy: you've got the figure that's designed for fashion. Wear big, bold prints in bright colors, stripes, plaids and lots of crisp black and white. i sweaters were made for vou. LADIES' NITE 6-8 P.M. EVERY WEDNESDAY DRINKS 'A PRICE FOR LADIES DRINKS HALF PRICE DAILY 2-4 FOR LADIES NAMPA CHIEF RESTAURANT LOUNGE 9ll-3rdSlreel South Ope- 24 Houis SATURDAY, JUNE 28 COME AND SEE BARGAINS IN VARIETY SHOP IN DOWNTOWN NAMPA IN FROM OF OUR MANY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE STORE WILL BE SPECIALLY PRICED DIRM 'HIS EVENT' Sale Ends Monday, June 30th Save on EAR PIERCING PIERCED EARRINGS Available in 14K white or yellow goM a REG 9 95 I FREE ENGRAVING "While you Wail" ONE NAME FREE WITH ANY ENGRAVABLE NAME BRAND WATCHES LADIES', While or Vellow GENT', While or yellow 0 WATCHES Save RED TAG SPECIALS! Decorator Wall Clocks Travel Alarms Slone Rings Silver Crystal Items 2 HOURS FREE PARKING DOWNTOWN! LAY-A-WAY8 ARE WELCOME! 1 1 0 A SPORTSWEAR FASHIONS So Nompo IT'S REALLY THESE PRICES ARE SCORCHERS! WITH VALUES THIS HOT WE'VE GOT TO STAY INSIDE OFF THE SIDEWALK.

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CUT SEWN SHORT SLEEVE KNIT SHIRTS 99 OfllG. TO 5.SO. 3 ONE GROUP FAMOUS NAME MEN'S DRESS SHIRTS WHITE FRENCH CUFF OR FANCY KENT COLLECTION IN SHORT OR LONG SLEEVE. TO 10.00 5 Street CLEARANCE KMIErmillV A I fell MIT WHIN'S 99 -7 98 320 BRAS MEN'S FAMOUS NAME SWIM SUITS OUR ENTIRE STOCK SIZES OfllG. S7-J9 99 499.5 MEN'S WESTERN STRAW HATS OUR ENTIRE STOCK 0 99 I.