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Page 6 Salina Journal Friday, October 25. 1974 Ask lawyer for burial advice By Ann Landers Dear Ann Landers: Our dear little cat was killed by a car last evening. My husband brought the still warm body home, wrapped in opaque plastic. I held him in my arms for the last time while the children prepared his grave in the backyard. They placed his favorite toys beside him.

We substituted brown paper for the plastic so his body would turn to dust as soon as possible. We each placed a handful of earth in the grave and then he was buried. The children are going to plant 23 marigolds on his grave because that's what color he was and that's the number of toes he had. It occurred to me that a simple, unostentatious burial is exactly what I would like for myself when the time comes. To be buried quickly, close to home in an unmarked grave, with onlv my loved ones around, no services, eulogies, makeup artists, hearses, music, etc.

Is this legal? Does one need to obtain a death certificate before burial? Can any doctor provide it? Do you suppose having a grave so close to home might be psychologically harmful to whoever continues living? Wondering In Bos- ton Dear Wondering: My funeral man in Chicago tells me you can have as simple and unostentatious a burial as you like. If you want only your loved ones present, just tell your next of kin that you prefer a private funeral. And forget to put it in writing with the help of a lawyer. Embalming is not necessary, unless you die from a communicable disease. Most cities do not permit burials in backyards.

If you live out in the country, it might be allowed. The local health department has complete jurisdiction. There is no legal requirement that a grave be marked, but a death certificate is mandatory and must be signed by a physician and exchanged at a local health department for a burial permit. For most jurisdictions a licensed funeral director must also sign and be responsible for the final disposition of a human body. In answer to your last question: Would it be psychologically harmful to survivors to have a loved one buried so close? It depends.

Some might find it comforting, others wouldn't be able to get a decent night's sleep. Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I do not smoke. We decided several months ago to discourage smokers from lighting up in our home by removing the ashtrays. It hasn't helped a bit. Friends and relatives who smoke use everything from our potted plants and porcelain figurines to their own pants cuffs.

We want our guests to enjoy themselves and have decided not to ask them to refrain from smoking in our home. But wouldn't you think they would take the hint when they see no ashtrays? What do you suggest? -Nonplussed Dear N.P.: Nicotine addicts are often deaf, dumb and blind, also incredibly insensitive, when it comes to hints. So I suggest you be realistic and put back the ashtrays and open the windows. if Confidential to Why Me? I'm Getting Paranoid: It has been proven that some people attract bugs (especially mosquitoes) because of 2 things; First, an unusual amount of normal body secretions and 2nd. the use of certain perfumes, hairsprays, makeup or lotions.

So stop feeling paranoid and check on repellents. What kind of wedding goes with today's new life styles? Does anything go? Ann Landers's completely new "The Bride's Guide" tells what's right for today's weddings. For a copy, send $1 plus a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope (20 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 1400, Elgin, 60120.

i Ann Landers will be glad to help you with your problems. Send them to Ann Landers. Box 1400 Elgin. 111.. 60120.) Karen Graves In Our Town After a fashion Women want more for The sleek $100 dress by Dominic Rompollo is synthetic jersey done with a square neckline and swirly skirt.

Wendy Overton wins SHIZUOKA. Japan Wendy Overton beat her American compatriot Peggy Michel 6-i. 7-6 and advanced into the finals of the S33.333 Toray Sil- lok Tennis Tournament. By Marian Christy NEW YORK One of the great phenomena of modern fashion is the fact that clothes-conscious women -even those who don't give money a second thought want elegance at a price. Designers who haven't paid attention to the trend have filed bankruptcy.

Those who listen have revamped their whole approach to fashion and. despite the economic downswing, are picking up volume. "Women aren't i precious keepsakes," says 34-year-old designer Dominic Rompollo about $1000-and-up couture that has a waning audience. Clothes most in-demand are useful, wrinkle-free, uninhibited and thoroughly wearable." There's much more to Rompollo's agreeable statement than meets the eye. In order to keep clothes in the range which is his current forte Rompollo, like other leading designers, is taking certain noticeable short-cuts to fashion.

What you're apt to find this year: Big. fluid wrap-on coats or flowing capes that don't have without unnecessary details of decora- i or other silly that are cut on the bias rather than seamed. Add it up. It's how spiraling labor costs are sidestepped realistically. Detroit-born Rompollo, an ex-Fred Astaire dancer who sometimes teach- 108 North Santa Fe Serving Salina Knr (Ivor 40 Years t'sc Your BankAmerk-ard or Master Charge Perhaps it has snapped its mainspring or suffered a fall.

Could be it has an allergy to dust (its worst enemy) or is just acting erratically. Whatever the symptoms, bring it in for a check-up. Our specialists will not only give a correct diagnosis but follow it up with a complete cure. DIAGNOSIS GIVEN WITHOUT OBLIGATION es a fashion workshop at Detroit's Wayne State university, is a top American designer who has seen the light. "Women mustn't think they're getting cheap $100 dresses." he warns.

Reflects economy "What they're getting is a fashion approach to dressing that reflects the state of the economy in the factory and in the home." One of the best buys for winter is Rompollo's go-with-everything cape. It's flyaway, unconstructed, supple and a great punctuation to anything. Two years ago Rompollo was making and selling $350 coats. That day is finished: "Even rich women won't pay steep coat prices." says Rompollo who's joining, not fighting. "They'd rather pay less for expendable ones." Rompollo, like other Americans, isn't following Paris's stubborn decree that pantsuits are a no-no.

Trousers have become an all-American classic and: "I've been doing them with a new twist." he says. Rompollo's stovepipe wool pants, in black only because of obvious practicality, come equipped with a cape rather than a jacket. The point is, of course, that either the pants or cape can be teamed up with fashions that women already own. So-called "planned obsolescence" is held to a minimum. "Besides." says Rompollo squarely, "designers have got to face the fact that no matter what Paris decrees about dresses being "in" many women simply won't consider buying them." Long ago Rompollo learned a lesson by accident.

While doing a flamboyant "paso- dobla" bullfight dance, he dropped to one knee, swung his cape around and. alas, split his pants at the seams. "I've never forgotten the embarass- ment." says Rompollo who now reinforces all his trousers with double- stitching. The reasoning is that women are in-out of cars, go up-down stairs and. while in dizzying constant motion, need fashions with "give." Another major fashion trend for 1975 concerns fabrics that span the seasons without calendar limitations.

Chiffons are for year-round use. Velvet jackets, once considered fall- winter items, are being touted for midsummer use as a cover-up for gowns or dressy pantsuits. In Paris, the young wear velvet blazers with jeans. "The other standout fabric with sea- sonless applications is matte jersey." says Rompollo whose synthetic jersey smock dresses go under winter furs or stand alone in summer. "Fluid, easy dresses that don't wrinkle, pack easily and don't impose restrictions are the only dresses that are selling." he says, frankly.

Fashion exhibitionism seems to be a dead issue by day. Clothes are sensible and sensibly priced but, when the moon comes up, women respond to the stimuli of party and dress-up. Frankly, the major after-5 look still is long rather than street-length. That's when women will go up to $200 per outfit. "Women want to breeze through their days and a through their nights," says Rompollo about the one contradiction to sensibility.

Rompollo gives as an example a recent zodiac party hosted by Tessard Fabric designer, Doy Ritgers, who staged a reception in the ballroom of his 20-room Deal. N.J.. mansion. Rom- Press Women to hear Karen Graves Salinan Karen Graves will discuss the Equal Rights Amendment during a luncheon meeting of the North Central District of the Kansas Press Women Saturday in Salina. Activities are scheduled to get underway at 12 noon at the Elmore dining room.

Discussion of the state KPW fall workshop Nov. 2 in Lawrence is also expected. Registration will begin at 8:30 am at the Ramada Inn and be followed by a business meeting and panel discussion. An afternoon panel discussion is also planned after the 12 noon scholarship luncheon. According to a KPW news release, the program.

"Women Alert." will feature 'issues that alert women communicators professionally, personally and politically. The $6 reservations are due by Oct. 29 with Carol Francis. 1916 Country side Lane. Lawrence.

Kas. 66044. less money polio says it's the prototype party for upcoming holidays and will be reflected in both smaller and bigger bashes. "All of a sudden I was blinded by the sight of gold lame, rhinestone studded chiffons and sequinned gowns," says Rompollo who was equally impressed with a show of real jewelry. The point is that formal dressing, circa 1975, will happen in private homes rather than public halls.

Fashion may not have gasped its last breath. Major surgery has helped to resuscitate it. Club calendar SUNDAY Parents Without Partners, 8 pm coffee and discussion. Mrs. Elaine Unruh.

520 E. Bond. Topic: "Developing Our Potential as Single Parents." MONDAY District 1 Community club, 7:30 pm, Mrs. George Bross, rural New Cambria. New babies A son- born Oct.

23 to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Lane, Topeka. The grandparents are Mrs. Stella Houston.

Abilene, and Mr. and Mrs. Everton Lane, 501 W. Iron. Great- grandparents are Mr.

and Mrs. George Whitehair. Abilene; Mrs. Maggie Lane. Minneapolis, and Mrs.

Myrtle Christ 721N.3rd. Eighteen members of the Newcomers club gathered for a dessert at the YWCA with Mrs. Harold Frank as hostess. New members were Mmes. Jim Far- reil.

Kelly Klingler, Joe O'Leary and Brewster Brown. Mrs. Glenn Laubhan. Saline County Extension home economist, presented the program, "Sewing Men's A 1:15 pm luncheon is planned Nov. 13 at Sambo's restaurant.

Attorney Ben Sellers jr. will discuss "Writing a Mrs. Thelma Mayo, worthy matron of Harmony chapter 2. Order of the Eastern Star, was honored by chapter officers at a dinner party in observance of her birthday. The home of Mrs.

Roscoe Wall, 112 Dempseys to observe 35th anniversary MANKATO Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Dempsey will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary Sunday at their home in Mankato. All friends and relatives are invited to attend the 3 pm open house. Entertaining will be the honorees' children.

Douglas Dempsey, Palatine, Mrs. Lanny Dick, Englewood, and George R. Dempsey, Littleton. and spouses and Michael Dempsey, Hays. N.

Hilldale. was the scene of the festivities. Guests included the honoree's mother and daughter, Mrs. Fannie Taylor and Mrs. William Wilsie, and past matrons.

Mmes. Maurice Hed, Ralph Church, Paul Wall, Frank Langshaw and Donald Betts. An group gift was presented to Mrs. Mayo. 35th anniversary for Divelbisses Former Salinans Mr.

and Mrs. Lewis Diveibiss, Boulder, were feted with a surprise reception in observance of their 35th wedding anniversary. Festivities were at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce (Beth) Steinbrecher.

Also entertaining were the celebrants' son, Warren Diveibiss, and wife and their grandson. The honorees exchanged wedding vows Oct. 14, 1939, in Salina, and lived here for many years before moving to Boulder in 1963. To McDonald EMPORIA Deanna Lee Worthy Kisner. a graduate from Emporia State college, has accepted a kindergarten a i i i a a elementry school, according to Emporia State's placement office.

She is the daughter of Lyle A. Worthy. Atwood. MODERN BASEBALLS Greatest Third Baseman tell his story. Illustrated with great baseball photos.

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827-5116 Send Book to: NAME ADDRESS. 5 5.95 hardbound-post paid-word book-publishers BROOKS ROBINSON is the featured speakr NOV 2 i Al rIl 5 toral Ha in Salina, at the Babe Ruth Baseball Awards Banquet, P.M. Public Welcome. Tickets $5.00, available at McCoy Christian Service Supply. All Banking Facilities Of The Salina Banks Will Be Closed MONDAY, OCTOBER 28th In Observance of "Veteran's Day" First National Bank Trust Co.

First State Bank Trust Co. National Bank Of America Planters State Bank Trust Co..