The Pantagraph from Bloomington, Illinois • Page 20

C2 THE PANTAGRAPH, TUESDAY, 2, 1985 How much do you know OAK GROVE From CI about homosexuality? yv munity center, where regular events held. r. 111 I i rt i DEAR ABBY: During the last few years, I have spent a small fortune trying to find a comfortable brassiere. I have a large drawer filled with practically new brassieres none of which I can cultural were Another attraction for strong partisans was that there were separate cemeteries for Republicans and Democrats. Oak Grove was not an 1836-era town, as were many of the abandoned towns in Central Illinois.

The exact date of its founding is vague, but is somewhere in the A description of it in the 1879 "History of McLean County, Illinois," is ironic, given what we know now: "Within the last few years, the village of Oak Grove is starting up in the central part of White Oak (township). We find there the Town Hall, built in the early part of 1878; the post office, two stores, a hotel, a wagon shop, two blacksmith shops, a physician, and about 12 families are residing there. "All this has happened within the last three or four years, and the indications are very favorable for the building of quite a nice little village, either with or without a railroad. "The only wonder is that a village has not been commenced here earlier, as the wants of the surrounding country will easily sustain quite a town. "There is no trading-place of any importance nearer than 8 or 10 Photo from collection of Fern Lant Brlool DEAR ABBY: Several years ago you ran a "Test Your Knowledge of Homosexuality" quiz.

Will you please run it again? Thank you. R.M.G., HOUSTON DEAR R.M.G.: Here it is: DEAR READERS: How much do you know about homosexuality? Mark the following statements "True" or "False." Homosexuals commit more crimes than straight people. Everyone is born straight, but some become gay because they have been seduced by a gay person early in life. You can always tell homosexuals and lesbians by the way they act, dress and talk. If a person is gay, no amount of therapy or motivation can change him.

Boys raised by domineering mothers and weak (or absent) fathers usually turn into homosexuals. Gay people can never become mothers or fathers. Homosexuals are more inclined to molest children sexually than heterosexuals. If a person has one or two sexual experiences with someone of the same sex, he is gay. The American Psychiatric Association classifies homosexuals as "sick." Homosexuals can be legally married to each other under the law in the United States.

Most homosexuals try to convert young people into becoming gay also. Children raised by gay parents (or gay people) usually become homosexuals themselves. How did you score? If you marked all 12 statements "False," you are very well informed. If you marked nine or more statements "False," you are fairly well informed. If you marked four or more statements "True," you have a great deal to learn about homosexuality, because ALL of the above statements are FALSE! A few Solomonites posed in front of the Solomon store around 1918, when the business was in its final location.

From left, Leona Kenser; Minnie Harrold holding infant Harry; Jacob Harrold; Blanche Harrold; Mary Walters and Lawrence Walters. Mary Walters was Minnie's mother, and Lawrence Walters her brother. ENGAGEMENTS i. mm rv tmmummn mh.mmmnmmmn!mmmmmummmmmmmmmm mmmmim ai. i inmu nuauuiwuii mil .11 (r- I xf rr, -J i I have tried different brands and have been fitted by professionals in Ypsilanti, Detroit and Ann Arbor.

Not one fits! All day I feel pinched, poked and pushed. When I get home from work, the first thing I do is take off my bra. I don't want a bra that makes me look sexy all I want is one that's comfortable. Right now I'm wearing a nursing bra, which is far from comfortable, but I haven't been able to find anything that's better. Is there no one in the country who designs a comfortable bra for a 38D? IN YPSILANTI, MICH.

DEAR There must be a bra for you you just haven't found it yet. If your needs are special, perhaps a bra can be altered to fit you more comfortably. In the meantime, if I hear from a 38D with a helpful suggestion, I'll let you know. DEAR ABBY: Our 34-year-old daughter died four months ago, leaving a wonderful husband and three small children. She was our only child and we are heartbroken.

If our son-in-law marries again, and he probably will, he will have another mother-in-law and father-in-law. What about us, Abby? Can we still consider ourselves his And will our grandchildren still be our grandchildren? HEARTBROKEN DEAR HEARTBROKEN: Although your grandchildren will always be your grandchildren, your son-in-law will be your former son-in-law. You can certainly consider him a member of your family because he is the father of your grandchildren, but legally you are no longer related. Write to Abbv In care of The Pantograph, 301 W. Washington Bloomington, III.

6 1 702-2907. grandson of Emitt and Earline Flanagan of Farmer City and Ed and Janet Sprecker of Brimley, Mich. John and Sally Flanagan of Farmer City are great-grandparents. Mr. and Mrs.

Dale Armstrong of Secor have a Tarrah Michelle Armstrong, born March 26 to Scott and Teri Armstrong of Seaside, Calif. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Erv Patton of Winter Park, are maternal grandparents.

Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Henry Manninga of Secor. Laura Ann Barkes, 2, joins her parents, Rick and Julie "Barkes of 106 Camelot Drive, Bloomington, in welcoming Michael Jeffrey Barkes, born March 22. The baby weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces.

He is a grandson of Donna and Chuck Rice of Palatine, Dee and Mike Mika of Columbia, S.C., and Cathy Barkes of Hopkins, S.C. Great-grandparents are Florence and Jack Rice of Lyons, Wis. Aggie Lindsey arrived March 18 at the home of her adoptive parents, Gerald and Sally Lindsey of 1310 Bancroft Drive, Bloomington. The baby weighed 3 pounds at birth. She is a granddaughter of John Reed of Rock Falls, Ruth Reed of Morrison and Dorothy Lindsey of St.

Joseph. Ronald and Brenda Montgomery of 327 Riley Drive, Bloomington, are parents of their third child, Jeremy Scott Montgomery, born March 21. The 8-pound, 9V4-ounce baby is a brother of Amanda Sue, 4, and Adam Lee, 3. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.

Richard Radcliff of rural Danvers, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Tambling of 1303Vi S. Hinshaw St. and Mr.

and Mrs. Elmo Montgomery of 2100 S. Bunn all of Bloomington. Great-grandparents are Portia Mattingly of 702 Indianapolis Elva Messamore of 101 E. MacArthur both of Bloomington, and Carl Radcliff of Danvers.

Kelsey Elizabeth Schuler is the name chosen for the baby born March 19 to Paul and Kelly Schuler of rural Colfax. The new arrival is middle-named for a great-grandmother, the late Elizabeth McFann. Grandparents of the 7-pound, 2-ounce baby are Mr. and Mrs. Gerald T.

Kearney of Gridley and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Schuler of rural Lexington. Great-grandparents are Mildred Kearney of El Paso, Mrs. David Schuler of Chenoa and Floyd Boss-Ingham of Stanford.

More NEW NAMES C3 C5 the rich surrounding country that go toward the formation of a village, and will become a town of considerable importance." Glogovsky-Frazier Kim Glogovsky of 408 E. Monroe Bloomington, and Anton Frazier of 807 N. Linden Normal, have chosen Aug. 3 as their wedding date. Parents of the couple are Mr.

and Mrs. R.D. Glogovsky of Gurnee and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Frazier of Springfield.

Bell-Tarter CLINTON Belinda Sue Bell and Jeffrey Daniel Tarter, both of Clinton, will be married Oct. 5. Their parents are Mr. and Mrs. Rex Bell and Mr.

and Mrs. Ray Tarter, all of Clinton. miles, and the roads are often so bad that the necessities of a farming community require towns much nearer together than we Olan Mills photo Curran-Karr July 20 is the wedding date chosen by Margaret Anne Curran of 907 W. Market Apt. 12, Normal, and Bruce Allen Karr, son of Kay Karr of Champaign and Tom Karr of Thomasboro.

The bride-elect's parents are John and Lucille Curran of Monticello. The wedding will be in Monticello. Barker-Hardman COLFAX Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Barker of rural Colfax announce the engagement of their daughter, Pamela L.

Barker, to Scott A. Hard-man, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clay Hardman of 809 E. Monroe Bloomington.

A June 15 wedding is planned. Summers of Glasgow, Ky. He is a soft of Bess Summers of Russel-Iville, and the late Paul Summers. Miss Ragland is a granddaughter of the Martin Frieburgs of Saybrook. An April 13 wedding is planned at Madisonville, Ky.

til Ji 1 have had them in the past. "Oak Grove may be regarded as a permanent town. It will draw to itself most of the elements from JIIIT M1IU1V Murphy-Maitland Oct. 5 is the wedding date chosen by Diane "Dede" Murphy of 709 Kingsley Normal, and Kevin Rhodes Maitland of 1304 N. Clinton Bloomington.

Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Murphy of Belleville and Mr. and Mrs.

William T. Maitland of the Clinton Boulevard address. Thompion-McClellan photo Wright-Wright MANSFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wright of rural Mansfield announce the engagment of their daughter, Stephanie Wright, to Tim Wright of rural Farmer City, His parents are Mr.

and Mrs. Jerry Wright of rural Farmer City. Store Wide Mix and Match Sale Buy one pair of slacks (or shorts) get the second for Vi price! "of equal or lesser value At llwui (DM Frlii 'III 8 tMoa. itroiglTliirs. 'Ill 5:30 On The Square Lincoln, IL The Difference Between Dressed A Well Dressed.

Hayworth-Walker Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hayworth of 308 S. Linden Normal, announce the engagement of their daughter, Debi Hayworth of 810 Arcadia Drive, Apt. 2, to James E.

Walker of 810 Arcadia Drive, Apt. 3, both of Bloomington. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Otto Walker of Mapleton.

Their wedding will be Nov. 22. Jankun photo Bender-Bleich STRAWN Wesley E. and Bernice Bender of rural Strawn announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen Sue Bender, to Dean Wayne Bleich of Buckley. He is a son of Jerry and Juanita Bleich of Roberts.

A June 15 wedding is planned. Ragland-Summers SAYBROOK Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Ragland of Madisonville, formerly of Saybrook, announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Ragland, to Steve I NEW NAMES Erica Lynne Schenk weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces when born March 28 to Mark and Tana Schenk of 1818 E. Lafayette Bloomington.

The new arrival is a sister of Adam Lee, 6, and Kara Jean, 4. Grandparents are Floyd and Mona Short of 1324 N. Mason St. and Gerald and Carolyn Schenk of 1503 Perry all of Bloomington. Great-grandparents are Thelma Balcer of 1304 W.

Market St. and Ralph and Mary Goldsmith of 1519 W. Market all of Bloomington. Timothy and Mary Wimp of 811 E. Miller Bloomington, are parents of their first child, Benjamin John Wimp, born March 26.

The baby, who weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, is middle-named for his paternal grandfather, the late John Leonard Wimp. He is a grandson of Robert and Joann Spence of Latham and Bettelou S. Wimp of 506 W. MacArthur Bloomington. Bernadine Nicol of Chenoa and Louis and Ada Lambrecht of 609 S.

Maple Bloomington, are great-grandparents. Seven-pound, 12-ounce Jonathan Tyler Schertz, born March 16, is the first child of James and Joan Schertz of Washington. The new arrival is a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Compton of Mackinaw and Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Schertz of Washington. Great-grandparents are Chester Foster of Shirley, Edna Compton of Mackinaw and Ruth Schertz of Eureka. March 23 is the birth date of Courtney Dee Sims, first child of Velton and Marci Sims of Riggold, Ga. Willa Travis of Fairbury and Marvin Travis of Hudson are maternal grandparents of the 7-pound, 8-ounce baby.

Her first and middle names have been names used on her mother's side of the family for several generations. Elvie Sims of Compton, is paternal grandmother. Cody Allen Otto is the name chosen for the baby born March 24 to Mike and Beth Otto of 1119 N. Colton Bloomington. The 7-pound, 10-ounce baby is a brother of Joshua, 4Vi.

He is a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Simpson of 2102 Arrowhead Drive, Bloomington, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Otto of Danvers.

Nora Smith of Cooksville, Henry Simpsen of Colfax, Dora Dickson and Edna Otto, both of Danvers, are great-grandparents. Shawn Edward Sprecker, named for his paternal grandfather and two uncles, was born March 19 to Jay and Charlene Sprecker of Farmer City. The name Edward has been used in the Sprecker family for several generations. The 7-pound, 15Vi-ounce baby is a Harrison, Ivan Hunt, Dorothy Mae Lanigan, James Matthews, William Mercier, Fred Nauman, Leota Pritchett, Warren Rossiter, Betty Scott, Tony Jennings, Edith Anders Kearney and Bob Smith. Information may directed to Ver-lyn Myers Zehr, 1202 Kirkwood Drive, Pontiac, (815) 844-6368, or Margaret Parret, Bloomington, (309) 663-2552.

University High reunion in June The University High School class of 1937 will have a reunion June 15-17. The committee is trying to locate several class members including Norma Aull, Maurice Condon, Max-ine Brining, Flavel Evans, Vernon f..