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Sunday, January 28, 1996 Hurting daughter should share letter with her parents DEAR ABBY: My is I frtr DEAR ABBY: My mother is very hard to talk to, but she reads your column faithfully, so maybe she will recognize herself. Mother wonders why I enjoy spending so much time with my in-laws. Here are a few reasons; My in-laws do not criticize me every time they see me. They don't say I look fat, my clothes ace not appropriate or my hairstyle is outdated. My in-laws don't point out everything I do iii-iurra UUUdauXilU WUCl have to split holidays between (hem and my parents.

They actually enjoy spending time with their grandchildren attending ball games, school plays and kids' birthday parties, and they Dear Abby Syndicated Columnist don't act like it's a burden or an annoyance to baby-sit. Most of all, they listen when I talk. tried, but they are so self-righteous and set in their own ways, they really don't know me. Even though we Jive very close to them and see them often, I still feel like I'm a million miles away. Thanks for listening, Abby.

I just thought instead of crying this time I'd share my thoughts with you. Maybe other readers have gone through this, too. DEPRESSED DAUGHTER DEAR DEPRESSED: On the chance that your mother misses this column, it might be a good idea for you to read it to her. She needs to hear from you how hurt you and why. DEAR ABBY: I am writing in response to the comments made by Dr.

Charles F. Downen and Kimberly Carter regarding "Defensive Driver in International Falls, Minn." I am one of those careless smokers who toss cigarette butts out of the car window. Usually it's because I am driving. To avoid taking my eyes off the road while putting my cigarette out, I simply toss it from my window. Until today, I never considered that my actions could be harmful to others.

But.thanks to you and your commitment in allowing readers to share their experiences through your column, I am now aware of my irresponsible behavior. To all my fellow drivers, I say, "I'm sorry." Drivers who complain about cigarette butts are not "hatemon- gers" they are people with a genuine concern for the safety of themselves and others. I hope other drivers with the same habit realize the possible consequences and refrain from this behavior. You may use my MICHELLE MDODANA, VAN NUYS, CALIF. DEAR MICHELLE: Thank you for your honest letter.

too, hope that driven who carelessly toss cigarette butts will realize how dangerous this habit can be. DEAR ABBY: Your Clovis reader's mother-in-law had.the right idea when she had everyone sign and date the holiday tablecloth. My parents do the same and every time a special family dinner occurs, the tablecloth is spread! New guests add their names and the date. (No fair signing twice!) You should see it now! It's more embroidered than white, and it's a delight to reminisce over 30 years of family reunions KEITH ENSMINGER MERCED, CALIF Bridal Registry Clirin laurel Cockrill Musgmte WuuicMortnn Crawford Kl. Collins C.nfford 'Doug BELEW'S HALLMARK SHOP Mlrabeau Square Paris 784-0250 10-8 Sunday 1-5 Shop The Paris News Classifieds 785-8744 Paris Council of Garden Chbs The Paris Council of Garden Clubs met Jan.

17 at the Chamber of Commerce and re-elected present officers to serve during 1996-97. Plans were discussed to decorate 75 tables for the Feb. 23 Paris Education Foundation annual banquet at Love Civic Center and to contribute $1,200 to the scholarship fund in honor of two council members, Mrs. Walter Bassano and Mrs. Printis Ellis.

Mrs. Leo Parsons presided and Mrs. Jack Mackey and Orleta Coston presented the design workshop on creativity with Georgia Weddle displaying a branch of red crape myrtle as it begins to bud for the horticulture program. A report of the annual Christmas home tour and Winter Wonderland was given. Lahoma Herron reported on plans for Arbor Day.

Hettie Smith reported the changes necessary to bring the council bylaws up to date and these were adopted. Members' assignments will be presented at the Feb. 14 meeting. Home Gardoi Gtab Home Gardeners Garden Club held its January meeting in the home of Louise Sterling with Gladys Woodson serving as co- hostess. Eleven members attended.

Venna Kennedy presided and the program, "Keep Our Envi- ronment Safe," was given by Georgia Weddle. Elinore Babb reported from the National Gardener. Identification of concentrated plant study, Begonia, was given by Mrs. Woodson. Juanita Stamper gave the council report.

Ladies Bridge Brunch The Ladies Bridge Brunch met Wednesday at Paris Golf and Country Club. Seven tables participated in play. Hostesses were Victorene Young. Betty House and June Reep. Winning in bridge were Martha Castlebury, Wynona Harrison, Del Strathern, and Betty Frank.

Slam prizes were won by Lela Irion, Sibyl Biggers, Wynona Harrison and Martha Castlebury. Guests for the day were Isabel Rountree, Lela Irion, Margaret King, and Pauline Lemmond. Hostesses for February will be Tod Noel, Jane Stewart and Mary Marshall. Central Presbyterian Women Circles I and II of Central Presbyterian Church held January meetings to continue the study, "Glimpses of Home" Circle I met in the home of Mary Ruth Norton with 11 members present. The Least Coin devotion-was given by'HelenBassana Cecile Mackey read an "Oregon;" from the Mission 1 'Yearbook of Prayer.

It told about the Reforestation Cooperative where the Presbyterian Church USA is joining with Oregon farm workers in an ecological trend to restore the forests of the state. Mozell Rice gave the lesson, The family of Ettie Fletcher would like to take this opportunity to thank all the nurses on the 3rd floor of McCuistion Regional Medical Center, Dr. Strom and the nurses at Cherry Street Annex for their loving care of our sister and aunt during her stay there. A special thank you to the ladies of the East Paris Baptist Church for the lunch they prepared for our family and to all those who sent prayers, phone calls, sympathy cards and flowers to the family during their time of sorrow. T7ie fallotting couples have selected BeUt ofMirabeau Square to assist in the furnishing of their new home.

Laurel CockrUl to iced Ward Hall February 10, 1996 Katherine Hart to iced Jnron Bar ties February 24, 1996 Chcrnme Ridley to used Milton PhUUpt February 17, 1996 Brooke Crawford to wed jR. Collins March 2, 1996 Zrtriiiskn tn iced Shaim Morion Febnmry 10, 1996 Linda Strauss to iced Kenneth Thomns February 3, 1996 Kathleen Riclttar to icerf Onrnl Jnckxon Saturday, April 20, 1996 Angle Gnfford to uW Doug Bruco March 23, 1996 Angie Snodgrass to teed Bo Exum June IS, 1996 "Glimpses of Reversals" from study book. Fifteen members of Circle II met in the home of Eleanor Rex. Sally Cecil presented the lesson which told of the reversal in religion the birth and life of Christ brought to the world. Mary Helen Wells gave the Least Coin devotion, "Women Who Had Accompanied Jesus." Circle I will meet Feb.

13 in the home of Cecile Mackey and Circle II will meet Feb. 20 at the home of Jean Giasscock. Good Earth Garden Club Good Earth Garden Club met Jan. 1 8 at Paris Golf and Country Club. Trudye Morris presided.

Hostesses were Robbie Morrow, Elizabeth Thompson and Helen Kelsoe. Nancy Emerson presented the program, "Flowers Where." She said there are 140 varieties of roses, most of which came from South America. She presented each member with mulberry potpourri. Dottie Thielman, Sue Scale and Jeanette Nash were welcomed as new members. Faye Pyle won the door prize.

Mrs. Claude Kirkman presented the program. She said that planting a tree represents a gift to the next generation and beyond. Tejas provides a tree for the first grade class at Chisum Elementary School to plant each year on Arbor Day. Officers re-elected for i 99697 are Mary Jopling, president; Mrs.

Charles Bauer, vice president; Mrs. Ray Starnes, secretary; Mrs. Wilson, treasurer, and Mrs. Printis Ellis, historian-reporter. The Feb.

15 meeting will be at Paris Public Library with a program by Dottie Sivess of Mount Pleasant and Linda WhetseJl of Tyter. 3teait William Maxwell Carson Billy Joe and La Jean Carson of Atlanta, Ga, are proud to announce the birth of their son, William Maxwell Carson born November 3, 1995 at 5:51 p.m. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 21 inches long. He was welcomed home by his brother Kaleb and sisters Lara and Cheryl. Proud grandparents are Jeanette Barton Hicks of Dallas and Mr.

and Mrs. Billy A. Carson of Boxelder, Texas. His' proud uncle is Jimmy Austin Carson of Hooks, Texas. Special thanks to our family and friends for all your love and support.

My Maw-Maw and Uncle Jimmy are the greatest! Tejas Garden gjub heard a program on "Historic Highlights of Arbor Day" at its Jan. 18 in the home of Mrs. Elaine Wison. Kathy Ballard and Michael Abrahamson to marry Kathy Brown Ballard daughter of Jack and and Michael W. Melba Brown of Paris.

February 24, 1996 at 4:00 p.m. in the United Pente 6b i sta'l Cn u'rch ir 6f "Paris. The bride-elect is the Ke Tne couple plans to reside in Paris. Invitations will be sent. KATHY BALLARD with fiance Michael Abrahamson Mr.

and Mrs. W. CX Felts celebrate 67th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. W.

O. Felts of Wichita Falls, Texas, formerly of Powderly, Texas will observe their 67th wedding anniversary on Monday, January 29,1996. Zelda Ruth England and W. O. Felts were married January 29, 1929 in Bonham, Texas by the Rev.

B. F. Milam. Mr. Felts is the son of the late Thomas and Effie Felts.

Mrs. Felts is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. B.

England. They have three sons and one daughter Rev. Mrs. Bill Felts of Paris, Texas, Mr. and Mrs.

Don Felts of Electra, Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Adrion Felts of Beleus Creek, N. C. and Mrs.

and Mrs. Jerry (Wanda) Holzer of Wichita Falls, Texas. The couple have 16 grandchildren, 23 great- grandchildren and one great-grandson. Mr. and Mrs.

W. T. Vickers celebrate 50th wedding anniversary The children and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. W.

T. (Pete) Vickers of 520 42nd S. W. will honor them with a reception at Ramseur Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on Saturday, February 3, 1996 from 4 until 6 p.m. in observance of their 50th wedding anniversary.

Mrs. Vickers is the former Miss Norma Lee Melton, daughter of the late Mr. Z. A. Melton and Ethel Parker Mellon of Paris and Mr.

Vickers 1 parents are the late Mr. Sidney Vickers and Ha Ruth Bennet Vickers of Pattonville. Hosting the affair are their children: Mr. and Mrs. David Lynn Vickers of Raytown, Ms.

Patricia Vickers of Brookston and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Pollard of Paris and their grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. David L.

Vickers, II, Damond Vickers, Miss Dana Lee Vickers, M. Deana Turpiri, Randall Turpin, Mr. and Mrs. Lance Jones, Melissa Pollard and Angela Pollard and one great-grandchild, Jessica Vickers. The couple was married by the Rev.

Singleton of Ramseur Baptist Church on February 3,1946. Friends and family are invited to attend the reception..