The Pantagraph from Bloomington, Illinois • Page 14

LIVING Erma writes open letter They7 re wed ToJay to author Dan Rather Pantagraph A-14 Bloomington- At Wit's End Erma Bombeck A I breakfast, went to church "That's another thing. Why is it when we are supposed to give one another the kiss of peace, you kiss me on the lips, then turn to the people behind you and whisper, 'Who IS this "Just a little humor. Can't you take a joke anymore?" "Speaking of your mother, she wants you to call her." "You know what I can't stand about you? It's the way you smile when you argue. Why can't you snarl like everyone else? I read the other day where 69 per cent of the American people hate it when you smile, 35 per cent like it, and 13 per cent had no opinion." "There you go again. That adds up to 117 per cent." He picked up the book.

"Why does Dan Rather want to break up our marriage?" "I don't know. I never figured him for a homewrecker." I don't know your reason for doing this, Dan, but I know that Walter Cronkite would never make trouble! Open Letter to Dan Rather (author of "The Camera Never Dear Dan: I am addressing you rather informally as you nearly missed being named in a suit to end a 28-year-marriage. Last Sunday I was reading your book when my husband said, "How do you like the book?" I told him I thought it was fusniuung and he asked if you broached the subject of that infamous press conference hen you arose to scattered applause and Mr. Nixon asked. 'Are you running for some thing' and you replied.

No. Mr I'rcsr dent, are you' "I always felt that as an out of line retort," said my husband. "You had to have been there." I said. "It wasn't the way it seemed at all "Knowing you. you probably got tt screwed up anyway." "What do you mean a crack like that?" "Exactly what you think I mean.

You are always quoting statistics that when Normal, III. Sept. 27, 1977 Abby DEAR ABBY: I'm sure we've all been bored by people who are in the habit of telling long, drawn-out stories that are usually pointless and seem endless. May I share a wonderful suggestion given to me by a very wise friend? To test the interest of your audience, if someone interrupts you in the middle of a story and no one says, and then what happened," shut up! I've tried it many times over the years, and I must admit, I have had to shut up a AND WISER DEAR WISER: Thanks for a valuable suggestion. And in that connection, if you hear yourself saying.

so, to make a long story short," it's too late already. The McClures The Polands tallied up exceed 100 per cent." "At least 1 know how I feel before a bumper sticker comes out on it." "I'nlike some people, I do not have tune to read for pleasure. I am too busy cutting the lawn, moving the hose and cleaning the garage. If I had wanted to work Sundays, I'd have been a priest." "And I suppose I do not work Sundays? This morning, I did a load of towels, got Handler photo Handler photo Eldridge-Poland Robb-McClure Teresa Diane Robb and Ervin Louis Open monday noon to tuesday thru Saturday 9:30 to 5:30 GRAND REOPENING Teresa Eldridge, daughter of the James Eldridges of 603 W. Jefferson, became the bride of Ralph D.

Poland at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Calvary Baptist Church. Poland is a son of the Ralph W. Polands of 1514 S. Wilson.

The bride selected her sister, Becky Craig, as maid of honor. Sharon Barker and the bridegroom's sister, Debbie Poland, were bridesmaids. Darwin Roberts was best man. Groomsmen were Don Craig and the bridegroom's brother, Gary Poland. Jim Wallace was usher.

A church reception followed the ceremony. Both are graduates of Bloomington High School. The bride attended Mara-natha Baptist Bible College and is employed by the research department of Funks Seeds International. Poland is employed by General Telephone Co. They will make their home at 58 Hillcrest Trailer Court.

Custom Order McClure exchanged wedding vows at 2 p.m. Saturday in First Christian Church. Parents of the newly wed McClures are Mr. and Mrs. Frederick R.

Robb of R. R. 3 and Mr. and Mrs. Emery McClure of Danvers.

The bride carried two lace handkerchiefs. One had been carried by her great-grandmother at her wedding. The other was a gift from Trisha Thompson, a friend. The bride selected Sandra Komnick as her maid of honor. Marcia Robb and the bride's sister, Mary Robb, were bridesmaids.

Another sister, Debra Sue Robb, was junior bridesmaid. Bruce McClure attended his brother as best man. Darwin Miller and the bridegroom's brother, Lynn McGure, were groomsmen. Darrin Girdler was junior groomsman. A reception in the church fellowship hall followed the ceremony.

The couple departed for a honeymoon to Jumer's Castle Lodge, Peoria, and will reside at R. R. 1, Shirley. The bride is a graduate of Olympia High School and is employed by State Farm Insurance Companies. McClure also is a graduate of OHS.

He is employed by Colfax Farmers Grain. DEAR ABBY: I've been told that when I eat at a restaurant and the owner serves me, I shouldn't- leave a tip because the owner would feel insulted. The way I see it, the owner has served me, so why isn't she (or he) entitled to a tip as an employee? A tip is a way of thanking someone for the good service. Some say that only waiters and waitresses should be tipped because their living depends on it, which is not the case with the owner. I would appreciate hearing from you, or from some restaurant owners On this matter so I'll know what to do in the TIPPER DEAR UNSURE: When in doubt, tip.

If the owner- is "insulted," he or she will let you know. DEAR ABBY: I am a widow who recently married a widower. He keeps talking about his first wif. What should I do? HAD IT DEAR HAD IT: Keep talking about your next husband. Everyone has a problem.

What's yours? For a personal reply, write to ABBY in care of The Daily Pantagraph, Bloomington, 111. 61701. Enclose stamped, self-addressed envelope, please. Setting it right Mr. and Mrs.

Ray Hock of Minonk will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open dance from 9 to 12 p.m. Saturday in the American Legion Hall in Benson. A story in an earlier edition omitted the time. Medical society group slates rummage sale McLean County Medical Society Auxiliary will have its fall rummage sale from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m.

to noon Tuesday in the Western Avenue Community Center Gymnasium. Housewares, clothing, books and toys will be sold. Proceeds will be used for health career scholarships and community projects. Chairmen are Mrs. Charles Melchor and Mrs.

Collector Saksena. Cheryl Knuth Handler photo ALL PILLOWS Cleaned and sanitized. New ticking included. 75 Each 'to'- Regular Size Knuth-Quinton Mrs. Marilyn Knuth of 715 Fairmont announces the engagement of her daughter, Cheryl Knuth of 816 Parmon Road, to 2nd Lt.

Jay Quinton of Williams Air Force Base, Ariz. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Richard Quinton of rural Hey worth.

They will be married Dec. 30. Musical dream There are more than 900 songs with the words "dream" or "sleep" in them. Park Methodists set chicken supper Park United Methodist Church will have its public chicken and homemade noodle supper Wednesday. Serving will begin at 5 p.m.

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