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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1979
Page
6
An advice piece by Dian Thomas extols heavy self sealing plastic bags for camping and RVing. It covers using bags as mixing bowls, storing premeasured ingredients, keeping foods fresh in coolers, serving cups, protecting hands during chores, emergency rain gear, and as compact pillows.
Humorist Erma Bombeck muses on the woes and fate of wearing white after Labor Day. She jokes about stains and mishaps from daily life, cites writers and stars who wore white, and jokes that the season lasts 14 weeks from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Carbondale Moose Lodge No 1214 elects officers including Dorothy Henderson senior regent and Jean Barrington graduate regent. Officers installed by Steve Schemonia. Also Herrin club meets to discuss budget and plans for Women’s Week and international coffeehouse. SIU Newcomers Club elects 1979 80 officers Linda Barrette president and others. open to new faculty women and wives.
The Illinois Travelers Association and the Far Takers Chapters of Illinois announce their annual travel convention set for September 6 and 9 at Timberline Camp Ground in Goodfield. For details contact Bryan McDermott after 5 p.m. at 984-3223.
A reader asks about strict parenting versus leniency and the stress of potential misbehavior. Ann advises discipline is protection and urges self-responsibility as parents are not providing it. A secretary voices frustration at being undervalued, and a wife seeks help for her husband’s late nights and possible drinking, suggesting joint counseling or legal steps if needed.
Washington AP reports the Congressional Subcommittee on Human Resources endorsed the Scared Straight documentary. The program, shown on hundreds of stations, is praised for potential impact on youth offenders and prison authorities despite mixed opinions on its scare tactics during hearings by the Education and Labor Committee.
Banana bran muffins with banana puree and Bran cereal mixed with egg milk and corn oil. Bake 25 to 30 minutes in a 400 degree oven until a tester comes out clean. Makes 12 muffins served hot.
Health News argues against instant arthritis solutions and TV ads promising quick relief. Dr White notes arthritis starts with minor pain and stiffening but emphasizes there is no instant cure or pill that ends the condition immediately.
Learn the facts about home insulation. Aerolite Foam is billed as a high rated insulation product outperforming vermiculite glass fiber wool and cellulose. It claims suitability for frame brick stucco and block constructions and promises up to 50 percent fuel savings with full wall and ceiling insulation.
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