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THE REGISTER-NEWS MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS Dear Reader's question poses many others Abigail Van Buren DEAR ABBY: I am very much in love with a man who is old enough to be my father. We want very much to get married, but my parents disapprove of him because of the difference in our ages. Abby, we have been in love for over a year now and if this isn't "love" I will be satisfied with whatever it is for the rest of my life. We enjoy the same things, and have beautiful fun together.

He is kind, loving, unselfish, and I KNOW we could be happy. So how important is age? IN LOVE DEAR IN LOVE: Age IS important but it's not ALL IMPORTANT. You don't say how "young" you are-or how "old" he. is. Neither do you give me a clue concerning how mature, experienced, independent, and self-sufficient you are.

Have you dated many men? Have you ever been out in the business world? What's his track record? Past marriages? Children? Grandchildren, maybe? (Could you-and WOULD you be willing to support him if you had to?) These are all very important factors. Clue me in, and I'll be able to give you an answer. DEAR ABBY: I would like to comment on the woman who wanted to breastfeed her adopted child. When I was a young girl I had a female Cocker Spaniel who was getting on in years. Then someone gave me a kitten which was two days old.

I placed the kitten in the same box with the Cocker Spaniel and I thought it was "cute" the way the kitten kept trying to "nurse" on the Cocker Spaniel. After three days, the milk came in! I could hardly believe it because that Cocker Spaniel had not had pups for a long time. Besides, I never knew a dog could nurse a cat! Abby, that kitten was nursed by the dog until he was a full grown cat. I witnessed this with my own eyes, but when I told my hus of many years practice), laughed at me. After he read that item in your column pertaining to humans, he said in a much more humble tone, "If it could happen with humans, I suppose it could happen with animals." Thank you, Abbv.

"VINDICATED" IN SANTA ANA DEAR ABBY: It didn't sur- prise me to read in your column where a woman who had never borne a child was able to nurse an adopted baby. I once saw an old range mare who had been barren for four years adopt an orphan colt and raise it on milk which seemed to.have come in through a mir- DUDLEY, AN OLD COW POKE DEAR ABBY: I belong to a car pool in which there is one mother who is giving us all fits. She will pick up the children at school and then proceed to do her marketing, pick up her dry cleaning, pay a few bills, and so on. Sometimes she doesn't bring the children back until dark. In the meantime, we mothers are half out of our minds for fear there's been an accident, so we are on the telephone calling each other and waiting.

Is there some nice way we can tell this thoughtless woman to do all her errands BEFORE she picks up the children at school? SPOKESWOMAN DEAR SPOKESWOMAN: Don't worry about trying to find a "nice" way to tell this woman that she is out of line. Just tell her that if she cannot manage to bring the children directly home from school in the future, she had better find other transportation for her child, because YOUR car pool is OUT. What's your problem? You'll feel better if you get it off your chest. Write to ABBY, Box 69700, Los Angeles, Cal. 90069.

For a personal reply enclose stamped, addressed envelope. For Abby's new booklet, "What Teen-Agers Want to Know," send $1 to Abby, Box THE FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE STUDENTS of St. Mary's school were toured through the Mt. Vernon Public Library by Mrs. Dorothy Ireland, pictured at right, to celebrate "Book Week." The students presented their "Book Week Float," for an exhibition at the library.

Pictured, back row, from left, are Chris Hurst, Mark O'Neill, Mark Schlosser, David Kuenz, Bill Jones and Gail Kareher Front row, from left, Faye Boldwyn, Beth Kuenz, Mary Lorimer, Ellen LeGrand, Sister Marianne and Mrs. Ireland. People and Mr. and Mrs. George Purdy and daughter, Kathy of Columbus, Ohio, Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Richardson and daughter of Cannon Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Purdy and daughter of Mattoon, Mr. and Mrs.

Everett Jones and daughter, Donna of Mt. Vernon, and Jerry Seibert, a student at MacMurray College, Jacksonville, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Purdy and family of Nashville on Thanksgiving Day. Mr.

and Mrs. Maurice Gerson and daughter, Cynthia of Huntsville, spent the Thanksgiving holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Carnes. Mrs.

Gerson and daughter had spent two weeks prior to Thanksgiving visiting relatives and friends in Mt. Vernon. On November 24 Mrs. Gerson was a guest of honor at a birthday dinner at the Top of The First. Tony Siros for bridge; Mrs.

Joel Ziemba and Mrs. Billie Jackson for canasta; and Mrs. James Nichols and Mrs. Edward Logan for pinochle. Mrs.

Charles Ferrier was awarded the lovely centerpiece which was donated by Easton Florist. The next meeting will be a couples dance which will be held on December 13 at Knights of Colombus Hall. the band (who is a medical doctor 169700, Los Angeles, Cal. 90069. World War I Auxiliary jded, the remainder of the eve- The World War I Auxiliarv i ning was spent playhlg cards jne worm war I Auxiliary ith ffc bei met regular session Tuesday Samu FJeri evening, November 25 in the' American Legion hall.

The new officers presiding were Lola Spangler, president; Ruth Farthing, secretary; and Dorothy Brake, treasurer. Esther Newman told of the needs of the veterans at the Marion Hospital and plans were discussed to make seer-sucker robes for the patients. Etha Stover, district hospital chairman, will announce the date and place where members of the Auxiliary will meet to make the robes. Lois Weingartner, legislative chairman, reported a new law, whereby service connected and non-service connected veterans receiving pensions can receive free medicine. She also told of two other bills in the making that will benefit veterans.

In the business session, Imo VanHorn was appointed card chairman and the auxiliary decided to send $10 for canteen books for patients in the Marion Hospital. The meeting closed in regular form, with prayer by Chaplain Lena Pittman. Mt. Vernon Legal Secretaries The Mt. Vernon Legal Secretaries Association met informally at the home of Mary Dennis for a regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 16.

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by the president, Suzanne Ahlf. In the absence of Secretary Grace Hogg, Ruth Ann Clarke read the minutes, which were approved. Treasurer Rita Germann gave her report, to which no objections were (Marv Jane Studio) MISS PAULETTE LYNN DOBBS Mr. and Mrs.

William H. Dobbs of Bluford arc announcing the engagement of their daughter, Paillette Lynn, to Stanley E. Patterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry E.

Patterson, all of this city. The bride-elect is an employe of American Welding Supply Company. The prospective bridegroom is now serving with the 9th Inf. Division in Rach Kien, Vietnam. Wedding plans are incomplete.

(Billiard and Myers) SHOWN ABOVE IS JENNIFER LACEY with Ron Corn well, extension adviser, agriculture, as he presented the Dairy Jacket Award to her for outstanding work in the 4-H dairy project Jennifer is a member of the Waltonville Pups Club. This presentation was made recently at the achievement day meeting. People and Places By NADINE ALLISON SOC1KTY EDITOR Dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Glatz of Belleville on Thanksgiving Day were Mr.

and Mrs. Joe Glatz, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Glatz, Mr. and Mrs.

Bernard Glatz and family and Mr. and Mrs. Neil Holland, all of Mt. Vernon, Mr. and Mrs.

Leroy Schilling of St. Louis, and Mrs. Charles Schilling and son, Charles of Dahlgren. each will receive cards along with are mailing today. many other the one we Mr.

and Mrs. Lloyd Braddy of St. 111., spent the Thanksgiving holiday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Braddy of the Airport Road.

R. E. Marlow of Route 1, Opdyke is 88 years old today, December 2, as we were told in a telephone call from his granddaughter, Marcella Marlow Iva Malone, a resident of Hickory Grove Manor will be 75 years old December 1. We hope FOR SALE TAVERN IN GOOD LOCATION Doing Good Business Owner Retiring Write Box L-12 Register-News The ladies joined the men of made. King City Barracks 102 as The president called lor corn- pumpkin pie and coffee were; ittee reports.

Betty Adams. served on beautifully decorated tables. THE THIRD AND FOURTH GRADE CLASSES of St. Mary's school, under the direction of Miss Belle Warren, presented a Thanksgiving program on Wednesday, November 26 in the school assembly hall. Vmong those taking part in short plays were: seated, rom left, Sherry Brinkman, Karen Kerzing, and Marha Rubenacker.

Second row, from left, Kenneth Held, is the Thanksgiving turkey, Roland Kareher, Colleen Rollberg, Tina Pasquinelli and Jane Kuenz. Word Insurance Agency wish to thank the people of Mt. Vernon for their thoughtful consideration after our explosion and fire. THE WARD INSURANCE AGENCY WILL OPEN TEMPORARY OFFICES IN AN OFFICE OFF THE LOBBY OF THE HOTEL EMMER- S0N. Anyone Having Questions Pertinent To Their Insurance May Call 244-3000 Word Insurance Agency RUSSEL ROBERT WARD American Legion Auxiliary Special Meeting Wednesday A special meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary will be held Wednesday evening, December 3 at the legion hali at 7:30 p.m.

to prepare tray favors for the patients at the Marion Veteran Hospital and to address Christmas cards for the men-in-service. All interested persons are urged to attend to help with these two worth while projects. Newcomers Club The regular meeting of the Newcomers Club was held Tuesday evening, November 25 at the L. N. Cafe.

Turkeys made of pine cones decorated the tables. The club prayer was read by Hazel Rodman with dinner following. Newcomers were welcomed by Mrs. Raymond Hannebique, club president. These included Mrs.

Ray Knight, Mrs. Ralph Lamberson, Mrs. James Jackson, Mrs. K. H.

Rider, Mrs. Ernest Moreland, Mrs. Joseph Wayman, Mrs. Philip Fancher, Mrs. Clayton Edlen, and Mrs.

Irene Bailey. Best wishes and good-bye were said to Mrs. James Wann. Among the business matters covered was the motion that the club provide rides for cancer patients to Centralia for treatments. It was voted on and is to be a club project.

Mrs. Hannebique thanked Mrs. Katha Burden for taking over the job of hospitality and Mrs. Carolyn Cook for taking over the club directory. Lee Ann Teller thanked her new new chairman for the cancer crusade who are Mrs.

Donna Yemm, Mrs. Glenda Adams, Mrs. Hazel Rodman and Mrs. Mary Ferris. Hostesses for the evening were Mrs.

Joe Woodside, Mrs. John Casteel, Mrs. Charles Ferrier, and Mrs. Robert Lugering. After the business was 000010 publicity chairman, gave a short report.

Discussions was then held regarding the Christmas party, and final plans were made. The party will be held Demember It at 6:30 p.m. ai the Holiday Inn in Benton Each member and her guest will order from the menu as they arrive A gift exchange, with each member and guest bringing a gift in a $2,00 price range. Suzanne Ahlf will obtain the centerpiece for the party and will be in charge of publicity. The president brought before the group the possibility of a membership drive to start in January.

The group agreed to send invitations to the Christmas party to all prospective members and follow up the invitations with a personal phone call. A list of possible members was compiled The meeting was then adjourned and refreshments were served by the hostess. There will be no business meeting in December. FOREVER YOUNG. Past High Priest Night Dec.

5 Annual Past High Priest Night will be observed at a dinner this Friday evening, December 5, at the Masonic Temple. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be W. Robert Travelstead of Marion, Past High Grand Priest of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter, state of Illinois. Members and wives are urged to attend.

Jefferson County Retired Teachers The Jefferson County Retired Teachers Association will meet Saturday afternoon, December 6 at the L. and N. Cafe for a 12:30 o'clock luncheon. Following the luncheon a short program and business meeting will be held. All Jefferson county retired teachers are invited to attend.

MISS BETH ANN ELDRIDGE Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Eldridge of Macedonia are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Beth Ann, to Deni Overturf, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Overturf of Ewing.

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