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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1984
Page
8
A reader asks about wife’s beach outings with friends and suspicion of infidelity. Another writes about smoking a daily cigar despite a husband’s objection, while a 31 secret-wome n fertility note prompts talk of starting a family. The column closes with a contact address.
Elaine Courtney advises keeping safety first for trick or treaters. Use face paint instead of masks, wash off easily. Provides a white face paint recipe with shortening corn starch flour and glycerin, and colored paint by adding food coloring. Also suggests reflective tape and light fabrics, and cautions about long clothing and loose footwear. Flame retardant treatment using boric acid borax and water is explained with application steps and reapplication reminders.
In spring 1919 poppies bloomed on battlefields in France where many Americans fell. The American Legion and Auxiliary adopted the memorial flower in 1921 and pledged all poppy sales profits to veterans welfare. Destin Post 296 joins the nationwide poppy program for rehabilitation and family support, with Poppy Day on Sunday November 11.
Florida residents with low income may apply starting November 1 for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program run by HRS. The one time payment helps with home energy costs and is not a crisis or monthly bill support. Over 200,000 households could qualify based on income limits tied to family size, with thresholds ranging from 415 dollars for a single person to 1,145 dollars plus 145 per extra person. Applications close December 17.
The Destin Woman's Club met October 10 at Seascape Resort with lunch and a fashion segment led by Lee Ann Greer. Hair and makeup were showcased by LaDonna's of Destin, Suzanne's of Destin, Sporty Lady, Marie's Hitching Post, My Sister's Closet, Gwen's, Tops and Such, and the Royal Hawaiian amid casual and evening wear. Membership reaches 138.
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