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I'age 8 Salina Journal Thursday, July 12,1973 Fat Albert, blood donor, is top cat By PATRICIA MCCORMACK NEW YORK (UPI) Make way for his royal highness, the nation's top cat--Fat Albert. It's a new honor, a new title and all in keeping with the new Hall of Fame for cats. The very first awardee, Fat Albert, is 14-pound, black and white plain cat who saves lives. Saves what? Lives. Of cats.

Fat Albert is a blood donor. He lives at the Marlton Animal Hospital in Marlton, N.J. When a cat bleeding internally needs blood, Fat Albert gives. He also donates to cats suffering from anemia or a feline leukemia. Dr.

Gloria Weintrub, the veterinarian who now owns the cat named after the Bill Cosby character, said Fat Albert gives from three-quarters to a cup of life-saving blood at a time. The feline Fat Albert is nothing like the Cosby one, a huge human who shakes buildings and causes pavement to crack by just walking down the street. Fat Albert benignly rules over the hospital that took him in two years ago. He had a badly abscessed ear, an eyeblinding scar and a full complement of roundworms and fleas. The abscess was about lemon-sized.

He was a wreck. Giving the blood cheerfully apparently is the cat's way of saying thanks to Dr. Weintrub and associates for a nice home and plates heaped with food when required. Fat Albert has been neutered. As a result, the once roaming romeo, a Tom Cat, doesn't play the field and doesn't get into cat fights of the type that caused his earlier injuries.

Dr. Weintrub says Fat Albert gives blood like a pro. Whether tapped from leg or jugular, he sits very quietly and patiently until enough blood is taken to save a critically ill cat. As with humans, without this blood, there often would be little hope of survival. The Pet Food Institute (PFI) started the Top cat award and its Hall of Fame this year to otherwise persuade those who have looked askance at cats.

The rules say a cat to be really the top one must show by sheer strength of personality and deed that he or she is, indeed, number one. The award definitely is not for beauty. Fat Albert, in fact, is freely acknowledged by his friends and admirers to be considerably less than handsome or elegant. The Institute people felt Fat Albert was a top example of what it calls its "catalogue of outstanding attributes cats have as pets." The top cat was selected in June, Cat and Kitten Month. During the month, cat fanciers try to acquaint more persons with the pleasures of owning a cat.

They also promote better cat care and help find homes for homeless cats and kittens. The silver medallion that's being engraved for Fat Albert isn't expected to go to his head. At the hospital he is known to accept snacks, affection and fond admiration with diplomacy, grace and tact. He is expected to accept the medal in a like spirit. Salina PWP youngsters place in 1973 international competition Four youngsters of members of Salina Chapter 201, Parents Without Partners, placed in this year's PWP International Children's Exhibit contest.

Among the 1973 award recipients are: Valerie Thatcher, daughter of Mrs. Rose Ann Thatcher, 2234 Edward, 2nd place for 2 entries: leadership and sculpture; two $25 Savings Bonds. Stacie Thatcher, daughter of Mrs. Thatcher, 2nd place for a science project on blood; $25 bond. Christy Lamoureaux, daughter of Mrs.

Carol Lamoureaux, Solomon, 2nd place for a short story; $25 bond. Teresa Hernandez, daughter of Mrs. Jose- phine Hernandez, 1441 Franklin, 3rd place for a science project on pollution; $10 cash prize. Convention Winners will be honored at the PWP international convention which opened Thursday and will end Sunday in Denver, Colo. There were 1200 ICE entries this year from 700 PWP chapters, reports Salinan Mrs.

Louise Albright, a local chapter convention delegate, along with Mrs. Elva Baker, Salina. Other adults attending the convention from the Salina group are Mrs. Thatcher, representing the Mid-America Regional i a a McPherson. Mrs.

Thatcher is a candidate for the board of directors of zone F. According to Mrs. Albright, approximately 1500 participants were expected from all of the 50 states, Australia and Canada. The PWP membership totals 9000 persons in 800 chapters, she said. Fairchild- Peterman Mrs.

William P. Peterman (Kay Colleen Fairchild) Wedding Casey-Bills Beverly L. Casey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard D.

Casey, Manhattan, and Larry F. Bills, Marysville, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Bills, Solomon, formerly of Salina, were united in marriage July 1, at the First United Methodist Church, Manhattan.

Officiating was the Rev. Charles Bennett. The couple exchanged rings. Knit lace composed the bride's empire gown, worn with blue delphinium, white roses, carnations and baby's breath in her hair. Matching flowers and greenery were used in her cascade.

a a were Mrs. a Thomson, Manhattan, and Richard Bills, Granite City, III. Ushers: Larry Henry, Randolph, and Samuel Thomson, Manhattan. A church reception followed. Mrs.

Bills is a graduate of Manhattan high school and the Automotion Institute, Kansas City. She is a bookkeeping machine operator at Ft. Riley. The groom was graduated from Salina i school and the a a a Police academy. He works for the Missouri Valley Construction company.

Mr. and Mrs. Bills are at home at 503 N. Ifllh, Mnrysvillc, following a Lake of the wedding i The marriage of Kay Colleen Fairchild, daughter of former Salinans Mr. and Mrs.

Ted J. Fairchild, Tulsa, to William Paul Peterman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer G. Peterman, 816 Birch, was solemnized July 7, at Salina's Trinity Lutheran Church.

Their double-ring vows were received by the Rev. Norman E. Walter. Musicians were Royce Young and Cathleen Leach, both of Salina. Pearled Alencon lace highlighted the bride's empire gown of ivory silk organza and chapel-length train.

Her silk illusion mantilla-type veil, edged in lace, was held by a lace flower bandeau. She also wore a diamond drop necklace, a gift of the bridegroom, and carried an arrangement of white daisies, pink roses and purple statice. Matron of honor: Mrs. David Armstrong, Waynesville, Mo. Bridesmaids: April Just, Salina, and Judy Smith, Denver, the bride's cousin.

Taperlighter and ring bearer: Thomas Peterman, Salina, brother of the groom, and Mathew Fairchild, Newport News, the bride's nephew. In charge of the guest book: Mrs. Keith Jamison, Lindsborg. Displaying gifts: Cheri Just and Janis Vidricksen, both of Salina. Best man and groomsmen: David Fresner, Jeff Dye and Robert Peterman, brother of the groom, all of Salina.

Ushers: Greg Usher, Salina, and David Armstrong, Waynesville. Assisting at the reception in Trinity hall of the church: Mr. and Mrs. Larry Fairchild, St. Louis, and Mr.

and Mrs, Kerry Fairchild, Newport News, the bride's brothers and sisters-in-law; Mrs. Darrell Sutton, Salina, and Maria Paul and Mary Sue Ridder, both of Hutchinson. Mrs. a a Salina i school and was graduated from Ponca City, high school and Hutchinson Community junior college. She is a senior majoring in family and child development at Kansas State university, Manhatlan.

The groom is a graduate of Salina High and Hutchinson Community juco. He works for the Westinghouse Electric corporation. He and his bride will be at home Thursday at 141 S. Clark, after a short wedding trip. Good eating California ripe olives add vibrant contrast to a summer.

sandwich. Even bachelors will find this an easy snack to fix. (Journal Photo by Fritz Men- dell. Food arrangement by Virginia Frederick.) Good things to eat in Salina Hot sandwiches are tasty change of pace fare By Virginia Frederick Do you need another employe? Hundreds of readers are looking through the classified ads every day. Phone R23-6363 and an ad- taker will help you with your ad.

Hot summer days call for tempting sandwich ideas. As an alternative to peanut butter and jelly or grilled cheese, try one of these hot sandwiches for a change of pace at your house. Serve them with a tossed salad, fresh fruit or dish of cold applesauce and a glass of milk for busy-day meals or mid-day snacks. Summer ripe olive cheese sandwich 2 large French rolls 3 small tomatoes Va medium-size cucumber cup mayonnaise 1 cup canned California ripe olives 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese teaspoon onion salt VB teaspoon dill weed Preheat oven 400 degrees. Split rolls and spread cut surfaces with mayonnaise.

Cut tomatoes into thin slices. Cut cucumber into thin slices. Drain ripe olives; chop coarsely. Mix together ripe olives and cheese. Cover rolls with about two-thirds of mixture.

Bake for about 5 minutes, until cheese melts. Top each roll with thin overlapping slices of tomato; sprinkle with onion salt. Repeat with cucumber slices; sprinkle with dill weed. Top with remaining cheese-ripe olive mixture. Return to oven for about 5 minutes, or until cheese melts.

Serve at once. Makes 4 servings. Note: Crisp bacon slices or slivers of ham may be added to sandwich before 2nd baking. Musharoomaroom Split and butter 6 enriched sesame seed hamburger buns and grill or toast in oven. Spread bun tops with mayonnaise.

Combine 2 cans (6 to 8-ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained; 1 jar 6 a i a a i a drained and chopped; cup minced onion and teaspoon each salt and seasoned pepper; cook in 2 tablespoons butter about 5 minutes. Spoon mixture onto bottom of buns. Place 1 slice cheddar cheese on each sandwich; broil until bubbly. Arrange 1 crisp bacon slice on each sandwich. Cover with lettuce, tomato slices and bun top; serve hot.

Yield 6 portions. Serve 'cm up pastries Pastry: 2 cups flour teaspoon salt cup margarine or shortening cup cold water Filling: 1 pound lean ground beef Va cup finely chopped onions Vi pound finely chopped fresh mushrooms Vz cup blackberry wine Vz teaspoon oregano teaspoon basil Vz teaspoon salt teaspoon pepper 1 egg yolk Egg wash (1 egg yolk plus 2 tablespoons water) Make pastry: In medium mixing bowl, place flour and salt. Add margarine or shortening and cut in with pastry blender until mixture resembles cornmeal. Add wa- ter and mix until dough is formed (if too crumble, add more water). Chill.

Divide dough in half and roll each half out on floured pastry board. Cut into 6-inch squares. Prepare filling: In skillet, brown ground beef with onions and mushrooms. Add wine, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Cook 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in egg yolk. Place about cup of mixture on each of 6 pastry squares. Fold over pastry square to form triangle. Seal edges with tines of fork. Place on a baking sheet.

Pierce top of dough with fork in several places. Brush each triangle with egg wash. Bake in 425-degree oven for about 20 minutes or until well browned and pastry flakes easily. (Note: These can be fixed early in day and reheated in foil on outdoor grill or in oven.) Carrot sandwiches Carrots Salad dressing Salt Pepper Grind carrots in food grinder. Add enough salad dressing to moisten well.

Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve on extra thin sliced bread with a cup of soup. (Note: Combine carrots and dressing just before serving.) 'Propriety 7 message is loud and clear By Ann Landers Dear Ann Landers: What's with all the kissing in California? I moved to Fullerton from New England and I have seen more kissing since I arrived here than I saw in all the 40 years I lived in New England. I was brought up in Boston, where a kiss means something. Bostonians don't kiss everybody they know.

In Boston when friends meet they shake hands. If it's a formal af- a i they smile and nod. Kissing is reserved for relatives or i i a i a about this, Ann? What do you think of the in- i i i a i i in a i i a -Please Don't Kiss Me, Kate Dear Kissless: You a the wrong cage, Dearie. I'm a kisser myself. And so far, I a had any complaints.

Even in Boston. Perhaps there is more kissing in California because people lend to be more casual out there. With your attitude, however, you shouldn't have any trouble. Your emphasis on "propriety," as expressed in this letter, probably comes through loud and clear. I can't imagine casual acquaintances smothering you with kisses.

Dear Ann Landers: You have printed several letters from mothers who arc fed up with the selfish and inconsiderate demands of their married daughters. These mothers have signed themselves "Had II," "Just Plain Tired." and "Too Much Is Plenty." Why don't you print some letters from married daughters who have "Had It" and arc "Just Plain Tired" of their "adhesive- tape" mothers? Surely you receive such letters. If not here's the first. My mother lives 2 blocks from us. She phones me at least twice a usually it's more.

I can'I. tell you how many limes I IKIVO walked into the house and heard the phone ringing. Her first words are, "Where have you been? I've been trying to reach you for an hour." When I ask what is wrong she says, "Does something have to be wrong? I just want to know where you are." My mother has had me paged at club meetings, the theater and once at a ballpark. She frequently calls me when I am visiting friends. My husband is a saint to put up with her bloodhound tactics.

He says she's a sick woman and I must be compassionate. I know he is right but I still find it very hard to take. I'm not asking for advice, Ann. I just wanted you to know that sometimes the shoe is on the other foot, and It Pinches Dear' I.P.: Of course your mother is sick. a love allows breathing space.

It doesn't track down and suffocate. Your husband sounds like a gem. Listen to him. Dear Ann Landers: Our daughter is going with a young man who appears to be too good to be true. He is handsome, immacu- a groomed, has perfect a a charming sense of humor, is thoughtful and kind and has a promising future with a fine i Marie told me several months ago that he wants to marry her but she can't make up her mind.

(They are both 24.) I told her she'd have to be crazy to pass up such a gem. Last night Marie came home with a swollen i She tried to conceal it but she couldn't make it to her room in lime. Then she told me that the "gem" had hit her -and it wasn't the first time. This is why she is reluctant to marry him. My question: How serious is this fault? Can he change? -Cleveland Dear It's plenty serious.

If he changes it will probably be for the worse. A man who gives a girl a swollen lip i courtship will probably fracture her skull after marriage. Don't your chemistry test. Love is more than one set of glands calling to another. If you have trouble a i a distinction you need Ann's booklet, "Love Or Sex And How To Tell The Difference." Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your request and 35 cents in coin.

(Ann Landers will be glad to help you with your problems. Send them to Ann Landers, 'Box 3346, Chicago 51, 111.) In Our Town Dr. and Mrs. Dale Cole, 2529 Robin Road, are home from San Francisco, where they attended the convention of the National Optomelric association. Dr.

Cole attended lectures on the new soft lense contacts, which he now has available in his office. Also among those at the convention were Dr. Ken Manell, an old Army buddy of Dr. Cole, and Mrs. Manell, Escondido, Calif.

After the meetings, the Salinans visited Dr. Manell's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Manell, San Clemente, Calif. The Harold Manell home is only a couple of.

hundred yards from President Nixon's San Clemente home, report the Coles. Dr. and Mrs. Cole saw Dr. Henry Kissinger walking along the beach.

Previously, Dr. Cole spent 2 weeks with the U.S. Army Reserves at Ft. Riley. On the weekends, he and 5 other doctors examined up to 1200 ROTC members per day, Dr.

Cole said. Former Salinans Mrs. Jack Borum and daughter, Kimberly, Washington, D.C., returned to Salina with Elsie Lcshley, 229 Stimmel Road, for a visit. Their husband and father, Lt. Col.

Borum, formerly stationed at the former Schilling AFB, now is slalioncd at the Pcnlagon, Washington, D.C., after serving 4 years in England. The Borums' oldest daughter, Mary Borum, remained in England to attend the i i of London. Another daughter vlsistcd in Manhattan. After leaving Salina, Mrs, Borum and 2 daughters went to St. Louis, to see their mother and grandmother, Miss Lechley spent 2 weeks In Washington, D.C.

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