Rotary Radiothon for Easter Seal Society Taps Fredbird Mascot
The ninth annual WHCO Rotary Radiothon for Handicap Children runs 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday to aid the Easter Seal Society of Southern Illinois with mascot Fredbird the Redbird. Carl coach Jim Hannah, Globe Democrat sports chief Bob Barnes, and NFL official Bill O'Brien are featured. Donations may be sent to WHCO Radiothon P O Box 255 Sparta IL 62286 or phoned to 443-4312. checks to Easter Seal Society.
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St. Louis
WHCO
Rotary
Fredbird
Redbird
Easter Seal Society of
Southern Illinois
Jim Hannah
St. Louis Cardinal Foot
Bob Barnes
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Bill O’brien
Carbondale
NFL
Displaced homemaker sessions spread across eight counties
The Carbondale Women's Center will host 24 informational sessions for displaced homemakers April 22 to 24 across eight counties. Locations include Lesser Municipal Building Christopher City Hall Rend Lake South Oasis De Soto Village Hall Dowell Village Hall Zeigler City Hall Thompsonville Village Hall Ava City Hall Johnston City Housing Authority Center Carterville Housing Authority Center Crab Orchard United Methodist Church. Fees are none and Rosemary Hawkes can supply details at 529 2412. Perry County plans a May 1 amateur art show at First Methodist Marion, with entries due April 22. The regional Town and Country Art Show is May 2 at the same venue. A Health Fair for Professionals on May 12 at Bend Lake Community College aims to train health organizers with regional participants from Southern Illinois Health Planning.
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Carbondale
Zeigler
Thompsonville
Village Hall
Ava
Johnston City
Housing Authority
Carterville
Housing Authority Community Center
Crab Orchard
Bend Lake Community College
Southern Illinois Health Education Task Force
Comprehensive Health Planning In Southern Illinois Inc
Children’s Parade and Fair Planned for May 3
Groups are urged to participate in the third annual Children’s Parade and Fair celebrating the Week of the Young Child May 3 10 sponsored by the Southern Illinois Association for the Education of Young Children The parade starts 2 p m at the YMCA Sunset Drive Carbondale ends at Westown Shopping area and the 3 5 p m fair in front of Bleyer’s Department Store features arts and crafts pet shows clowns and musicians Contact Sandra Lutzker 985 6071 or Jan Hartley 457 8205 before April 27 for details
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Southern Illinois Association For the Education of Young Children
YMCA
Sunset Drive
Carbondale
Westown
Bleyer’s
Fuuther
Sandra Lutzker
Jan Hartley
Dear Prudence on herpes fears and dating in modern life
Dear Prudence answers a reader asking if herpes is detectable by blood tests and whether to require a doctor’s clearance before sex. The advisor explains blood tests are inconclusive, tissue culture confirms active infection, and urges honesty while noting most people would resent medical checks. Also offers a practical tip for subway sniffing neighbors.
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Ann Landers
Ann
Prudence
Corpus Christi
American Social Health Assn
HELP
ASHA
Palo Alto
Calif
Pricey sheets differ but price determines value
Consumers Union tested 27 sheet brands for shrinkage durability color fastness and no iron traits. They found price largely drives performance with white or color finishes, noting cotton and all cotton options wear best while blends vary in strength and comfort.
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Consumers Union
Fieldcrest
Do You Want To Be In Debt The Rest Of Your Life
A.Reader comments on ads and quizzes in newspapers and magazines, lampooning marketing questions that push readers toward purchases. The piece highlights tedious prompts and a humorous exchange about saving money and subscriptions.
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Erma Bombeck
Rip van Winkle
Bachache
Bleeding Gums Journal
Field Enterprises, Inc
Braves
Gaylord Perry
Phil Niekro
Semains
WTBS
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United Methodist Church
Rosemary Hawkes
Perry County
First Methodist
Marion
Consumer Reports
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P.O
Lake Shore Plaza
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