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81974 Decatur, j.u ytCA i UKHtRALU -Jl) See cr Periodontist Itu 5 Your London Tour Teaches Girl boutU.S. Treatable Problem Is By Lawrence E. Lamb, M.D. DEAR DR: LAMB About five years ago a dentist discovered that the bone around my teeth was deteriorating, but he did nothing about it. He told me there just wasn't anything that could be done, that my teeth would just loosen and fall out.

Needless to say, this has just worried me sick. I just can't believe that there isn't someone who can. help me. I have always taken pride in my appearance, and I am 33 years old. I sure don't want my teeth to fall out.

I have been in the hospital for tests and rays to make sure the condition was confined just to my teeth. The doctors could give me no reason for the -bone condition either. So, T'm hoping that you can tell me someone who could help me with my problem. 1 I have noticed that my teeth are shifting and seem to be getting loose, mostly my front teeth on the bottom. DEAR READER Your description fits a common dental problem.

The bone, gingiva (gums), and supporting structures around the teeth degenerate and cause this problem. There are probably several different causes for this problem. I happy to tell you that most dentists believe it can be, and most certainly should be, treated. The usual form of treatment is to remove all the deposits that have accumulated and hardened around the teeth just under the gingiva. The main goal of ZALES Our Standley Bivens, center, talks with other wheelchair victims, Associated Press Wlrephoto Community Repays Debt To Blacksmith Atwood JEWELERS treatment is to eliminate the possibility of food particles and degenerated tissue cells that normally occur from accumulation around the root of the teeth, and eliminate any in-, fection.

Often because of earlier deposits the gingiva is pulled loose from the root of the teeth and leaves little pockets at the root for accumulated material. The dentist treats this problem by removing the. loose gingival tissue so that your remaining gingiva fit snuggly against the tooth root nd there are no pockets. With these measures and the home treatments he usually prescribes, the process can often be stopped. You need to see a dental soecialist called a periodontist.

He can and will do something about your problem. The cause of all of these problems is not known and a good general medical evaluation in such cases is important. There is good evidence that a deficient calcium intake will contribute to this problem in some cases. Adequate vitamins with a general good diet are important, I would suggest that your first step should be to see a periodontist. I would also recommend that you be sure to get enough calcium, at least a quart of milk a day.

Use the fortified skim or low fat milk to avoid a high fat intake. Also take large doses of vitamin C. Take 1,00 0 milligrams a day. Some think this helps. In this amount, it On Landmark Mall People Make Us Number One APPAREL- shave stays, From 7 From S8 From $9 From S9 the won't hurt you.

If you smoke, stop smoking at once. These measures should help, but you need those treatments from a periodontist. If you follow these measures you may well be able to save your teeth. Send your questions to Dr. Lamb, in care of this newspaper, P.O.

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The tour, taken for a college history course, lasted about three weeks and included bus trips to places within about 100 miles of London. It was really nice," Nancy says. "You got credit plus it was a different experience." This was her first trip abroad The main thing I think it did for most of us is it made us realize how well off you were. I was never patriotic, but, boy, when you're far away vou notice how nice this place is." Nancy noticed things like going into a store where there isn't electricity, places having heat only six hours a day and hot water only two hours in the morning. And, she said, it was hard to find accommodations where you didn't have to share bathroom facilities.

The course, led by a McKendree assistant professor of history and his wife, included reading, class two or three times a week, tours to historical spots and a selection of British stage performances and art galleries. "A lot of it was independent," Nancy says. "He wanted us to go out to the English speaking pubs and talk and mingle and just see wnat people were like." The only problem with that, Nancy adds, is that usually the students wound up talking to other foreigners. "We had a rough time talking to the British people because they just don't openly come up and talk to you. Most of the people who would come up and talk were tourists or foreigners themselves like people from Scotland or Austria." Nancy said the day the class arrived in the London airport was the day light tanks had been moved in as a precaution against terrorists.

But, she adds, the students didn't realize it at the time. The tours, Nancy said, really made the history come alive. "Like going through the Tower of London. The guides really know their history they really make it come alive. They don't just explain it to you, they set the whole setting and you are like biting your nails, waiting for someone to be executed." She adds, "You can read about it and hear about it, but when you're touring seeing how fantastic the castles were and the armor You never think of England under Roman rule.

Then there is this little stretch of Roman wall and you really think about the stretch of history they have. What have we got, maybe 20 years?" Nancy adds that she would like to return to London in the future, but on her own so she can "experiment myself and take my time." JUST DID THEM James Cagney was asked how he prepared for emotional scenes and without hesitation he said, "I went in and did them." Kentucky Tried Chicken. Sun. $3)53 SPECIAL IVO. 2 375 N.

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The stories about Birch Atwood blacksmith for 22 years could go on and on. He just did so many nice things for people," an Atwood resident explains. "And he has done so many things for half of what he should have. In fact many, many times he didn't charge at all." when Birch became seriously ill, the community of about 1,300 rallied. Through a community dance and contribu tions about $3,000 was raised to give to Birch as a gesture of ap preciation for all he has done for the community, Birch is now home after undergoing cobalt treatments in Decatur for a brain tumor.

It is not known yet whether further treatments will be required. And, typical of the man, when he was presented the check, he suggested that the money be put back into the bank for someone who might need it more than him. Contributions are still coming in even though the organized efforts are over. Many of the donations came from children. The same children who could take their bikes to Birch's shop and have him help fix them at no charge.

SHAKEUP COMING? Hot rumor around town Because of ABC's disastrous season there may be a complete shake-up in that network ex ecutive suite. COL. SANDERS' RECIPE Dr. Counselor Tampa, Fla. (AP) Standley Bivens thought about suicide after a diving accident left him paralyzed at age 16.

Now, 19 years later, he's a "Clinical psychologist counseling others to cope with life in a tyheel chair. A quadraplegic, paralyzed from the neck down, he is the specialist in charge of the 42-bed spinal cord injury ward at Veterans Hospital in Tampa. The lanky 6-foot-5 counselor earned his doctorate at the University of Texas, where he completed an internship in counseling in 1972. He joined the -VA staff last April. "Not only do bring experience and training to wheel Affair May 1 By Abigail Van Buren DEAR ABBY: I have a widowed sister who is 10 years older than I am.

Edith has always been the good looking one in the family, and she still has a way with men. Alfred (my husband) is a great xiaaer, ana ue usea 10 leu me that he and Edith were having an affair, but I figured if it was true he wouldn't be telling me about it. Alfred said he was going to a lodge meeting, so you can imagine how I felt when I saw his car parked in front of my sister's house. 1 rang the doorbell, and her dog barked for 20 minutes before Edith came to the door. Then Alfred appeared because he knew I saw his car was out in front.

He said he stopped by to fix her water heater. They both looked guilty AN OPEN HOUSE to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. L.

Moberly of Hammond will be given by their children from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday in the couple's home. Mr. Moberly, a retired farmer, Married Life 'JPi on to I in in to is IN Zales has the word for quality every a. Ladies' Baylor Innovation, 2 diamonds, 17 jewels.

$69.95 b. Men's Baylor Mandate, calendar, 17 jewels, $39.95 Zales Revolving Charge Zales Custom Charge BankAmericard Master Charge American Express Diners Club Layaway Illustrations enlarged Helps Others chair victims, but I serve as an example to them a stimulus," said Bivens. Hospital administrator George R. Hiskey agreed and credited Bivens "well adjusted outlook life." That adjustment, Bivens said, was a struggle. It took him 10 years and a hard lov.

at death know he wanted to live. "I needed to know I was worth something in a wheel chair," he said. "I knew what I could do would be very limited. I would have to use my head." Bivens said motivation is the hardest accomplishment for a cripple. "That's why he is of so much value here," said Hiskey.

"He has the rapport with patients Be for Real as sin. I didn't say anything, but thought plenty. A week later I found a letter Alfred's tobacco pouch. It was Edith's hand, and addressed Alfred in care of a post office box I never even knew he had. In the letter she told him how much she loved him, and what a close call they had had, and that they would have to be more careful.

Alfred is 79, and Edith 78. My heart is broken, but a divorce at my age is out of the question. What should I do? SHOCK DEAR IN: Tell Alfred you found the letter, and let him do the talking. But don't be too hard on him or Edith. They may not be playing with a full deck.

DEAR ABBY: My son is Undquist Studio and Grace Broyles were married Feb. 14, 1924 in Cerro Gordo. Their two children are Arthur of Orange Park, Fla. and Mrs. Hugh McMullen of Decatur.

There are seven grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Ran Smoothly World War II era as a wor- nsome time. "That was a time of anxiety," she says. "Our own son went into service in 1944. Luckily he never was in combat.

"You worried not only for your own family but your friends who had people in the service. It was something that touched everybody." Mrs. Moberly ranks their 50th wedding anniversary with such milestones as their children's graduation from college and marriages and the birth of grandchildren. ine secret to tneir marriage if there is one, Mrs. Moberly says is "He tolerates my faults Cope that others don't have.

There is less tendency for them to call on their problems as an ex cuse." Bivens lives with the handicapped in his care eight hours a day, sharing some of their deepest fears and anxieties. But he's found even this sometimes isn't enough to inspire them. "I often have to poke and push and seek them out," he raid. This is especially true with new patients like a young man trying to face the fact that he will never walk again or a person paralyzed in both arms and legs who suddenly realizes he cannot do even the most personal things for himself. "You have to find ways just to be, said Bivens.

Deaf Abby engaged to a girl I'll call Myrtle. She's as lazy as they come, never smiles, and can sleep around the clock after having done nothing all day. The only good thing I can say about Myrtle is that she seems to love my son. I'm not writing to complain about Myrtle. I am writing to ask you if I should tell her what kind of man she's marrying.

My son is no bargain. He's a terrible liar. He has seen other girls behind Myrtle's back, and I have to keep my cash locked when he's around or it would be gone in a flash. Should I tell this unsuspecting girl what she doesn't know about my son? Or should I let her find out for herself? HIS MOTHER DEAR MOTHER: Examine your motives, Mother. Do you want to break up the match because Myrtle is no bargain? Or because vou're disgusted with your son? I say, let sleep r-j ing dogs lie.

Your son maV reform. And so mav Mvrtle. CONFIDENTIAL TO "TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN i our nusDana could be going through the male counterpart of change of life. A man who has worked hard for 27 years and has been a good husband and father, is not likely to go off the deep end permanently. Almost every man after 50 becomes a little wnrriprl ahnnt I growing old, and losing his ap peal.

His ego needs a boost, and there are plenty of predatory females around, ready to flatter him and make him feel "young" again. He falls like a ton of teakwood; then the big thrill wears off and he comes crawl ing home to mama, feeling a little ashamed, but with a nice warm glow inside, reassured that there life in the old boy; yet. i The smart wife doesn't put on an Academy Award scene. She swallows her pride, accepts a little blame for not being as affectionate and reassuring as she might have been. And above all, she never mentions it again, and she tell no one! If the woman above is you, and the man is your husband, try this advice, and your man will probably spend the rest of his life knocking himself out trying to make it up to you.

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J. L. Moberly got their 1924 Model Ford coupe stuck in the mud at Staunton on the way to St. Louis for their honeymoon. They paid $5 to have some horses pull them out of the February thaw, then turned around and headed back home.

Their life has gone much more smoothly since then. "Things have run rather smoothly," Mrs. Moberly says. "We've had a healthful life." Although they experienced corn selling for 10 cents a bushel during the Depression, they had plenty of food for themselves. Mrs.

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