Daily Republican-Register from Mount Carmel, Illinois • 9

jV Dear Abb Bills dentist for making her wait By Abigail Van Buren DEAR FAN: My experts agree that sitting too close (closer than six (eet) to the TV set can cause eye strain, headaches, etc. And they recommend that a dim light should be on while watching television. To date there is no evidence that television radiation causes cancer. DEAR ABBY: Yesterday I had a 2:30 p.m. dental appointment (or a routine cleaning and checking.

The dentist's office phoned me at noon to ask if I could possibly make it 1:30 p.m. instead, so I broke my neck, to get there an hour earlier. Would you believe I sat in the waiting room cooling my heels until 3:30 p.m. 1 1 was fit to be tied. When I finally got in to see the dentist he didn't even apologize for keeping me waiting, and nobody thanked me for coming early.

His nurse mumbled something about an emergency which was supposed to make everything all right. Today I sent my dentist a bill for $30, explaining that my time was worth at least $15 an hour. Care to comment? STEAMED IN CONN. DEAR STEAMED: Had you been the emergency, you would have been much more understanding. But they did owe you a "thank you" (or coming early, as well at a "sorry" (or the delay.

Billing the dentist (or your time was an appropriate protest, but getting the money will be like pulling teeth. DEAR ABBY: I have never seen this subject in your column, but I think it's worth mentioning. I am constantly baffled as to why so few people, male or female, lower the toilet lid after use. Many men show a shocking lack of consideration for others by failing to lower the SEAT but failing to lower the lid is equally offensive in my view. I notice that even women who maintain immaculate homes are as guilty as those who lead a more casual lifestyle.

I've never been able to understand this. It would be difficult to consider a toilet a thing of beauty, but with raised lid or seat, the total esthetics of the room are lost if indeed they ever existed. Have you noticed similar behavior? Or do you agree that the lid is to be used for purposes other than a back rest? JIM IN PANAMA CITY, FLA. DEAR JIM: Personally, I don't care whether the lid is up or down. However, the seat is quite another matter.

DEAR ABBY: Will you please ask your professional consultants how close to a TV set a child can sit without damaging his eyes? My grandmother keeps telling me that my. kids will ruin their eyes if they sit too close to the set. my neighbor says she heard that constant exposure to the radiation rays of television can cause cancer. Please print your answer. I am sure many others would like to know.

BOSTON HERALDAMERICAN FAN CONFIDENTIAL TO LEE ON LONG ISLAND: "Chuti-pah" is borrowing ice and glasses from a neighbor whom you have not invited to the party. you wish you had more (rlends? For the secret o( popularity, get Abby's new booklet: "How To Be Popular; You're Never Too Young or Too Old." Send II with a long, elf-addressed, stamped (28 cents) envelope to Abby, 132 Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills, Calll. 90212. People Schroeder. Smith Engagement announced Mr.

and Mrs. John C. Schroeder wish to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Karen Sue, to Keith Colin Smith of Smith is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Doty of Newton.

1 The wedding will be held at the Parkview Christian Church, 230 East Fifth Street in Mt. Carmel, on October 8 at 4 p.m. All friends and relatives are invited to attend the wedding and reception which will follow immediately in the basement of the church. Thursday, September 28, 1978 Pag Nina Who's new At Pentecostal Assembly Rodgers, Hayden wed in September even. Maternal grandparents are Mr.

and Mrs. Harry Bodle of Mr. Carmel. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.

Murray Kass of Miami, Fla. Nicholas Jason Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Kass of Chester, N.J. an-: nounce the birth of a son, Nicholas Jason, bor September 25 at 5: 22 a.m.

The baby weighed seven pounds 7 4 Telephone operators hold ninth reunion Peble Lee Rodgers and Rick Carr Hayden were united in marriage in a double ring ceremony at 2 p.m. September 2 at the Pentacostal Assembly of God Church in Mt. Carmel. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs.

Jack Rodgers of Bellmont and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hayden of Mt. Carmel. With Rev.

John Yarbor officiating, the altar was decorated with gladiolas, pale blue carnations and greenery. Before the altar was an archway of two tone blue satin ribbons and the bride. Rice girls were Misty Dawn Snelling, Michelle Gartner and Kathy Allen. For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Rodgers chose a street length dress of pale blue crepe, with matching corsage.

Mrs Hayden chose a street length dress of terracotta knit, with matching corsage and white accessories. Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the church annex. A cake of four tiers and decorated with pale blue' and silver stood in the center of the reception table. Serving the cake and punch were Donna Their hats were fashioned of silk organza, in pale blue layered in ruffles over a wide brim. Flower girls were Susanna Allen, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Robert K. Allen of Mt. Carmel, and Rosalyn Rodgers, niece of the bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Brett Rodgers. Their dresses were pale blue organza trimmed in white lace. They 'carried flowers like the bride. Deon Coleman, son of Mr. and Mrs.

David Coleman of Murphysboro, III, was ring bearer. He was attired in a vested suit of beige and wore a blue bouttoniere. Mike White of Mt: Carmel served as best man. Dale Porter of Mt. Carmel was groomsman.

Leonard Keiffer and Ray Miller were ushers and also-lit the altar candles. Registering the guests was Linda Coleman, aunt of pire waist extended into a train of lavish lace. Her veil was silk illusion with matching lace. The bride's bouquet was a cascade of pale blue car-nations, white daisies and baby's breath with pale blue lace streamers tied in lover's knots. Sara Smith of Mt.

Carmel served as maid of honor. Teri Rodgers, sister of the bride, served as bridesmaid. Their A-line gowns had silk organza overlays in pale blue. They were fashioned with deep flounces at the shoulders, creating a capelet effect. Layered ruffles at the hem were caught at the waist, with matching silk rose to create an old fashioned bustle.

The girls carried cascades of blue daisies and baby's breath with streamers of pale blue lace tied in lover's knots. The nineth annual Telephone Operators reunion was held September 21 in Ivalu's Dining Room. "After introductions, a social hour was enjoyed by those attending. Operators in attendance were: Mary Webster, Maude Chatman, Florence Rutter, Donna Witkowski, a 1 Eat-McFarland, Iris bride, and Tammy and Deb- Kissima Mvrtle Rosicnol. Mt.

Vernon, Mejba Slunder and Phyllis Cray of Princeton, Connie Potts of Fort Branch, Marcella Sweeney of Grayville; and Janet Leach of Bellmont. Door prizes of floral arrangements, donated by Bill Dyehouse of General Telephone were won by Phyllis Smith and Janet Leach. An extra door prize was won by Alberta Linx-weiler. We wish to thank Security Bank and Trust Co. for favors donated to all who attended.

Next year's reunion will be September 20 in Ivalu's Dining room. The committee for 1979 is Katherine Keneipp, Maude Chatman, Mary Virginia Cunningham, Freida Iglehart, Mary Webster and Patsy Randolph. greenery. The unity candle and bridal memory candles were also before the altar. Proceeding the ceremony, a selection of wedding music was played by Mrs.

Leota Burkett. Wedding selections were sung by Sheryl Burkett. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was radiant in a gown of white chiffon and french lace. The A-line skirt with an em bie Hayden, sisters of the groom. The couple is residing in Mt.

Carmel where Rick is employed by Pacific Press and Shear. Peble and Rick Hayden Pat Leeds, Freida Iglehart, Phyllis Smith, Patsy Ran: dolph, Deloris Brown, Marietta Treece, Marjory McGill, Katherine Keneipp, Val Jones, Phyllis Webster, Hazel Dooms, Alberta Linx-weiler, Emma Seiler, Claudia Bryant and Mary Cunningham, all of Mt. Carmel. Also, Marian Payne of Allendale; Minnie Miser of Marriage licenses Ind. John Gregory Trimble and Ruth Ann Poehlein, both of Mt.

Carmel. Old Settler Days reunion set September 26 Roger Dale Matthews of Oakland City, Ind. and Ruth Ann O'Neal of Somerville, afternoon service following at 2 p.m. The Singing Steed's from Crossville will be singing at both the afternoon and evening services. Brother Mark T.

Brooks, youth director of Broadway Assembly in Lorraine, Ohio, will be the guest speaker for the afternoon service. Plan to attend and dress in the "Good Old Fashioned Way." The Pentecostal Assembly of God, 212 West Second Street, will be celebrating its 64th "Annual Old Settlers Day" reunion on Sun-' day, October 1. The day of activities will begin with- Sunday School hour at 9: 30 a.m. and Morning Worship at 10: 30 a.m. with Brother Ralph Chan-ney ministering.

i An "Old Fashioned Dinner on the Grounds" will begin at 12: 45 p.m. with the Community Happenings Peach recovering Chester Peach is at home recovering nicely. Princeton Club Daughters of Nile Princeton Club, Daughters of the Nile will beet Tuesday, October 3, at the Blue Shelter House in the Mt. Carmel Park. A family picnic will precede the meeting at 6: 30 p.m.

Mt. Carmel members will serve as hostesses. Meat, bread and drinks will be furnished. A good attendance is desired. Second 62, Wayne Morris and Nicki Johns.

Third 58V4, Bob and Thelma Lathrop. Fourth 56V4, Jessie Risley and Fern Blood. Playing time is 7 p.m. The public is Duplicate bridge Monday Duplicate Bridge Club met at the Senior Citizen Building with five full tables playing the Howell Movement. Winners were: First 68, Lorena Wirth and Leona Halbig.

Child Evangelism Workshop scheduled give instructions on the use of visual aids, curriculum and songs. Child Evangelism Fellowship is a non-denominational Christian organization dedicated for the past 40 years to leading children to Jesus Christ. All teachers and leaders of children and youtji are encouraged to attend. There will be a nursery provided for those who wish to take their children. All those attending should take a sack lunch and expect an exciting time of learnings and fellowship.

church school teachers and youth leaders. Subjects to be covered are: new ideas for teachers and leaders, how to teach a lesson children will not forget, how to present the gospel to children and how to give an invitation to children. Also, Eggers will The Browns' United Methodist Church in Browns will host a Child Evangelism Workshop on Saturday, October 14, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Mrs.

Earl Eggers of Child Evangelism Fellowship, Warrenton, Mo. will conduct a workshop for Jo McPherson, left, and pldega Bav Teague. One other pledge, Karen Schnarre, was unable to -be present for the photo. seeted, from left, Karln-Hodgson, Gayle Ernest, Mary Parnell and Beth Kald. Standing are Delta Theta Tau President Six naw pledges were welcomed to the Beta Phi Chapter of Delta Theta Tau sorority Tuesday evening.

Pledges are 1 Do you read food labels Martha Bremer Do you read food labels? If so, what do you look for? The government wants to know. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are conducting a nationwide survey to find out what information consuers'really want on the food products they buy. These agencies are carefully scrutinizing food labeling regulations and are seeking consumer advice. The issues are more complex than they seem at first glance.

A may request a copy from FSQS Information Division, Rm 1078-S, USDA, Washington, D.C. 20250. Consumers -are encouraged to study the issues and to submit their views in writing before November 10 to: Hearing Clerk, HFC-18, FDA, Room 4-62 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. If there ever was a time for consumers to make their concerns about food labeling known to people can do something about the matter, this is it. product dating would be useful? Do consumers want nutrition information about produce? Do they want to know if fresh cucumbers or turnips have been waxed? Consumers now have the opportunity to affect new labeling regulations.

They can learn about the major issues involved by reading a brochure called "Food Labeling: We Want Your Comments." Available free, the brochure summarizes current labeling regulations and outlines the issues under consideration. Consumers dairy products without indication on the label. Consumers allergic to an artificial color or some food ingredients actually receive little help from some labels. FDA, USDA, and FTC want to know what information consumers think they need. Some of the questions that these agencies want consumers to answer are: Should labels tell the percentage of each ingredient the product contains? -Should the label carry a symbol that indicates the presence of artificial What kind of more information about ingredients than it actually does.

Standardized foods s'uch as mayonnaise, ice cream and most canned fruits and vegetables heed not carry a list of ingredients. Many manufacturers list this information, however. Present law requires that if artificial colors are used in food, the label must indicate that fact but need not identify the specific there is even an exception to that rule. The law permits use of artificial colors in label is more than a decorative product identification. It is a legal document which must contain accurate information.

A survey sponsored by the Food Marketing institute indicates that while consumers want to be informed, they do not wish to be scientific experts. Labels should, consequently, present necessary and clear information. USDA, FTC, and FDA are now trying to determine what that information should be. Many consumers assume that the labeling law already requires 4 i.