The Charleston Daily Mail from Charleston, West Virginia • Page 7

In the round, precise script of a school teacher (she took early retirement from that profession at Thanksgiving time), she writes the story of her own name how she was named Sarita for a small coalmining community belonging to the company with which her father was associated at the time and that of her namesake. "The story of my namesake is like a miracle," she writes. "The memory starts about 30 i years ago. on, a beautiful day in Kentucky (the late James Seward, who was executive vice president of George Washington Life Insurance) and I had been visiting a friend's tobacco plantation. We were introduced to a young man who was working for the "gentlemen "About a year later I received word that I had a namesake.

The young man whom had met had liked my name and had said ot his wife, 'When we have a little girl, we will name her A little girl was born to the By ABIGAIL VAN BUREN DEAR ABBY: I have two little boys and a dirty hus band. Sheldon, my husband, doesn't like to bathe. I keep the house clean and the boys and 1 are immaculate, but 1 can't seem to convince Sheldon that he needs to.keep himself clean: He bathes only for hockey. If he has a game or hockey practice, he'll take a bath. But.

Abby. that's not often enough for me. Does a wife have to make love to a husband who smells bad? What on earth is wrong with a 25 year old man who acts like this? HOCKEY NUT'S WIFE DEAR WIFE: Obviously, he doesn't care for water unless it's frozen. There's an outside chance that he's sick. love making him a shirt! a1 JJL0XJ 1 800 543 2393 Heartlineisa service for seniorcitizens.

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The temperature this morning was 18 degrees outside. The oil company won't deliver any oil because 1 owe them $200. Can you help me? A.O. You can relax. Oil is on the way and so are some very concerned people in your community.

Heartline: 1 have been trying since June to get my check from Social Security to come to my new address. It is always sent to my old address first and then I dont receive it for another week or so. What can vou do? A.I. We have straightened out the problem tor you and the check will come to your new address from now on. WOMEN'S NQTFBOOK couple and she was named Sarita.

But as the huba'nd paced the halls of the hospital awaiting the birth he wished he had asked Mrs. Seward's other name so that he could give their daughter both of her names. Although he did not find out her middle name at the time, he thought a great deal about it. "So the little girl was named Sarita Elizabeth," Mrs. Seward writes.

"It is a miracle because my name is Sarita Elizabeth. The "second Sarita" now is married, lives in Taylorsville, and has a little girl of her own named Tamara. And every Christmas the first Sarita and the second Sarita exchange greetings. Mrs. Seward is spending Christmas in South Carolina with her daughter, Nancy, Nancy's husband, Gary Haze lette, and their children, Nanette and Gary Jr.Last Christmas she visited her son, Jim.

and his family in Quito, Ecuador, where he is attached to DEAR ABBY Takes Bath Only For Hockey Game Otherwise he's simply childish, lazy and inconsiderate. No, a wife doesn't have to make love to a husband who smells bad, so if you can't make him more fragrant with a little soft soap, your marriage could be all washed up. DEAR ABBY: May I offer an alternate solution to "Mama's Girl," the bride to be who didn't want her father to give her away? 1 am to be married in May, and my Situation parallels hers. My parents were divorced efeven years ago, and my mother raised me alone during those difficult years. My mother received no alimony, very little support mon ey, and no help whatsoever from my tatner could easily have afforded all three).

Traditionally, the man to give the bride away should be ancial emotional and moral support. My father does not deserve that honor. But my boss of five years does, so I have asked him to give me away. He said he would be honored. When the clergyman asks.

"Who gives this woman in marriage." I have instructed my boss to reply. "Her mother and I do." I beiieve that this will not only be an acceptable solution to the problem, but will also give my mother the credit due her. In some ways I shall always be "Mama's girl." but in this respect. I consider myseii MY OWN WOMAN Afcky'i tew kttklet, "WUt Twi Win to Itt Bewty fflfc, Calif, fjft. Heartline: I paid into Social Security 30 years while 1 was in the armed services.

1 am not retired on military pension. Can I get Social Security also? P. No. any years used to compute your military retirement cannot be used to acquire Social Security. Heartline: I am on a fixed income and a lady who was living with me signed my name on my checks and stole $1.147.

1 really need this money. Can you help? Ln. Your ex friend has been located and it has been proven that the checks were forged by her. You will be receiving your $1,147 from the bank where she cashed vour checks. Heartline: What conditions must a child of a deceased employee meet to be eligible tor a survivor annuity? L.O.

The child must be unmarried and under age 18. However, an unmarried child who is over 18 and is incapable of self support because of a physical or mental disability which began before age 18, or an unmarried child who is a student between the ages of 18 and 22, may also be eligible. ITS A GIRL! Mr. and Mrs. John Silver stein of Raleigh, N.C., are announcing the birth on Dec.

11 of their first child, a daughter. Amy Lyn. The mother is the former Leslie Loeb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Loeb of Louisville, Mr.

and Mrs, Stanley Silverstein of Virginia Avenue SE are the paternal grandparents. SECOND SON Mr. and Mrs. Gary Cox of Main Street are announcing the Dec. 11 birth of their second son, Darren Brett.

Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ar die Cox of Central Avenue and Mrs. James Fitzwater of Harrison. The young couple also have a son, Darrick 4.

ITS A Mr. and Mrs. Bill White of Ft. Lauderdale, are announcing the birth on Dec. 2 of their first child, a son, William Bernard White III.

The mother is the former Mary Elizabeth Hudson, DUNBAR VILLAGE PLAZA 1 i fashion in sizes ro and to 3m Christmas comes in HER custom size stretch nylon panfy hose '3 Seamless, run resistant hose with nude heel, extra width knit onto opaque panty with elasticized waistline. True beige, taupe, Hawaiian tan. Specially sized: IX (4'8" 34 45 hip) 2X (5'3" 40 50 hip) daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Hudson and Paul Hudson. Ma teral great grandmother is Mr.

Lloyd Grayson. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Whie and paternal great grandparents are Mr.

and Mrs. William R. Ewing, all of Charleston. HOME Arriving from Culpeper and Eastville, for the holiday will be Janet and Martha Ellen Mann, employees of the Board of Education of Virginia. They will visit their parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Theodore R. Mann of Park Drive Mr Mrs; Harold Boney and children, Jennifer and Steven, will arrive Sunday from Columbia, S.C., to spend a week as the guests of Mrs. Booney's parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Russell Smith of Bona Vista Drive. The Smiths will entertain on Monday evening with an open house honoring their guests. HERE FOR HOLIDAYS Mr. and Mrs. W.

W. Morrelles Sr. of Missoula, arrived Thursday to spend the holidays with their son and daughter in law. Mr. and Mrs, 3X (5'8" or over, 40 50 hip) i 4X (50" hip and over) gift wrapped FREE or choose the gift that always tits Rcdkjtnjura GIFT CERTIFICATE I i end tax eppfopriof yair crea STOUT SHOPPE 999 MJNMt VHUOE PUZA 7M 7329 TIU fcJO OOStH MTH AT 5:30 PM.

LUCILLE RIVERS ON SEWING M0N 23 iJA Knapsacks Are Perfect By Ll'OULLK R1YKKS As 1 worked yn the children's Christinas column. 1 was tempt ed to write about one item that any grandma or aunt could make ior a boy or girl that could have a hie long effect on the child. Beiore 1 tell you what it is and bow to make it, let me explain. In all the years of fitting women, here and in other parts of the world, 1 have been appalled by opment of their bodies, due mainly to bad habits. There the enlarged hip caused by carrying a baby on one side all the time.

One woman had a problem caused by kicking a lite drawer dosed with the i same toot tor 15 years. Then there's the very low shoulder on one side due to carrying bundles in one arm all the time. All these are signiticant body delects due to bad habits. When 1 have had to fit mod els. 1 have been shocked to sec children ot nine or ten years ot age already showing the same uneven development in posture and body contour.

Watching children coming home irom school, it suddenly dawned on me what was causing this so early in life: it was lugging heavy school bags with one arm. The shoulder on that side was up in the air and the opposite shoulder was drooping. A bad habit that could have lasting etfects on the body, especially when started so young. Ever since. 1 have been begging mothers to have children carry books in a knapsack on The Sharing Of A Christmas Memory By ANN GRIFFITH Of The Lifestyles Staff Along with an annual Christmas letter, this year Sarita Seward sent dose friends a second page entitled "A Christmas Memory." the U.S.

Embassy. Jim is being reassigned to Washington. D.C. in June. G.

W. Morrelles Jr. of Weber wood Drive. Also spending Christmas with his parents is Robert Morrelles, a student at Marshall University. Mr.

and Mrs. A. F. McKen ncy of Alexandria, are spending Christmas as the guests of their son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs.

R. A. McKenney of Observatory Road. backs. The arms are lree.

the shoulders are held back and erect, and the figure can develop evenly. WW. 4 Last Vou can buy knapsacks, hut they are also very easy to make L'se tabnes your child woukl hke, such as denira. po ptin. light weight canvas, fake iur yr vinyl.

Vou can make knapsacks in wonderful colors and even applique or paint designs on tbem lor special effects 1 a I Plants ape in super plant holders from RISK'S. Broun basket on a stand $10. Hanging basket with rope (not shown) $10. Tasseled, colored yarn olant holder Decorative plant shears $2. She'll dig these from: RISK'S de K0DA kanawha city open evenings 'til 9 LAZA At MODlf hinute Bazaar It's not too late to scoop up some super gifts that don't require knowing her sizel Something for your secretary? Your next door neighbor? Or just one more goodie for your favorite person to open on Christmas morning? A.

Rich tawny velvet clutch with tortoise lucite frame and chain. Assorted abstract designs. $18, B. Nothing chain necklace in gold or silver. S3.

$4. C. Earring set, 5 designs in a velvet box. D. For ms.

or his: Napier lighter $6. S.Apres ski glove of imported suede. Fleece lined 3 Dark brown F. Handy cosmetic mirror for har purse. Asst.

colors. $2, G. Good looking brown leather key ring with intials in raised gold. $3. H.

Argyle hat and scarf set in blue, brown and maroon. $12. A MmMLWHK cms THE GF GALLERY NO. THI ARCADE.