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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1989
Page
6
Readers may place calendar items by calling 284 2222 extension 34 or mailing Dixon Telegraph 113 S Peoria Ave Dixon IL 61021. To be included, submit information at least four days before the event.
Thursday events include Rock River ABWA membership meeting at Coventry Village Retirement Center Sterling 6:30 p.m. in Dixon Public Library Hollywood Classic Film at 6:30 p.m. Palisades Chapter 604 NARFE Moose Hall Savanna 1:30 p.m. Oregon Park District basket making and scuba diving Nash Rec Center KSB Hospital Coronary Club meeting in KSB Hospital Private dining room 7 p.m. Franklin Grove Friendship Supper Club meeting at Franklin Grove Brethren Church fellowship hall 6 p.m. Taste native foods at Lowell Park Nature Center 2 p.m. Dixon Christian Singles meeting at Immanuel Lutheran Church 7 p.m. Lee County Red Cross Standard First Aid Class 5 to 10 p.m. Bridge group for men and women Senior Center 1 p.m.
On Saturday events include Dixon Public Library book sale from 9 a.m. to noon and a library matinee at 1:30 p.m. Illinois Valley Singles host a wiener roast at Zearing Park at 6 p.m. Swinging Stars hold a square dance at Rock Falls Community Building from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous meets at Classroom Ill on KSB Hospital’s fifth floor at 8:30 a.m. Lee County Red Cross offers a Community CPR Class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 202 North Court.
Sunday schedule lists a meeting at Lowell Park at 10 a.m. and an old-time plowing day along Whitney Road farming area from 1 to 5 p.m. A harvest dinner is hosted by Franklin Grove Presbyterian Church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Local notices urge participation of members.
Monday schedule lists Nash Rec Center events for Oregon Park District including Swimnastics and Beginners Learn to Swim at Nash Rec Center. Conservation Dept holds a Loveland meeting at 1 30 p m. Marriage Reconciliation Support Group meets at Bethel Reformed Church Sterling at 7 p m.
Narcotics Anonymous hosts a 7:30 p.m. meeting at Dixon Moose Lodge in Loveland along with an evening supper served from 5 to 8. The Oregon Park District offers a cake decorating session in Nash.
Designers in Europe and the United States respond to animal rights protests by trimming fur use and adopting new materials. Bill Blass quits fur, Armani and Fendi test ideas, and Calvin Klein pushes fur trims and alternative linings. The Fur Information Council says the movement has had minimal impact on U.S. fur sales, which hovered around 1.8 billion dollars, as trends shift toward less visible fur and creative mixes with other fabrics.
A New York summary outlines two major fall and winter influences on men’s fashion. President Bush inspired conservative dress with broader shoulders and fuller chests in Ivy League style suits and ventless backs. The American Southwest drives sportswear with Indian motifs, denim, leather trim, and Western accessories like fringe coats, cowboy boots, bolo ties, and bandanas.
The President's Club of First Bank Dixon plans a trip to Arlington Race Track departing First Bank at 9 a.m. on Thursday. In Rock Falls, Swinging Stars Square Dance Club hosts a square dance from 8 to 10 30 p.m. Saturday at the Rock Falls Community Building with Sandra McElroy calling and Donna Dodson cueing rounds. The Friends of the Dixon Public Library present The Little Bookstore on Sept 23 from 9 a.m. to noon with used books and magazines for sale on the lower level.
Dixon Public Library offers a 1 30 p.m. Saturday program featuring Captain Marvel, a Walt Disney film, and a cartoon. Free for all ages. Also listed are local social events: Illinois Valley Singles wiener roast at Zearing Park 6 p.m. Saturday with pot luck and provided meats. Community CPR class at Red Cross Saturday, $12 50 fee, pre register. Church Harvest Dinner Sunday Franklin Grove, Hudson Essex Club car meet, Living History plowing day, and Spangler family reunion at Franklin Creek State Park.
Dear Dr Gott notes a Mexican claim of a drug named Sen that cures all liver diseases. He states no FDA approval or testing exists, warns against unproven cures, and explains liver disease has varied causes from genetics to infection and alcohol damage. He urges skepticism and FDA stamp of approval.
This health note defines impotence as partial or complete inability to achieve or maintain an erection. It lists circulatory diseases such as diabetes and vascular blockage, nerve disorders, alcohol use, medications for heart disease, prostate surgery, gland issues, infections, and testosterone deficiency as causes. Emotional factors like mood and relationship dissatisfaction may contribute, with treatment possible for many states.
A Memphis waitress writes to Ann Landers about a party of four who praised her service yet tipped poorly. After a $173 bill, a man first leaves $175, then adds another dollar, saying they will remember her. She asks whether to address crummy tips or stay silent.
Readers share tips on tipping ethics and manners for service staff and customers. A caller offers silent handling of obscene calls, advising not to hang up to avoid further calls. A drug information feature is promoted with a mail order offer for The Lowdown on Dope.
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