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6 The Marion Star, Saturday, June 29, 1985 Headed by Yazel Altrusa installs new officers Officers for the 1985-86 club year were installed when Altrusa Club of Marion, Ohio Inc. met for dinner at Women's Club Home Tuesday night, June 25. Newly elected as president is Sue Yazel. Currently serving her second term as Clerk of Courts for Marion County, she is a Marion native and a graduate of Harding High School. She has one daughter, Angie.

Other officers installed with Yazel, are Lois Woodburn and Linda Wygle, vice presidents; Cara Sue Witte, recording secretary; Jo Greenwood, corresponding secretary; Mary K. Stone, treasurer; Norma Castanien and Maureen Welch, directors. Immediate past president Mary Ann Jenkins thanked her officers, committee chairmen and the membership for Cliftons marry at Trinity Gina Louise Mathews and S. Craig Clifton exchanged nuptial vows in Trinity Baptist Church at 2:30 p.m. May 18.

The double-ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. William J. Smart before an altar decorated with arrangements of white gladioli, pink carnations and white snowdrift. The organist was Ronald Turner, with Daniel and Terry Dodds as vocalists, accompanied by Christipher and Joshua Dodds, nephews of the bride. Parents of the bride are Mr.

Mrs. John Fetter, Marion, and Donald Mathews, Columbus. The groom is the son of Duncan and Dorothy Clifton, Ontario, Canada. The bride was escorted by her father. Her gown featured a Queen Ann neckline and sheer leg 'mutton sleeves, edged with Chantilly lace ruffles.

The bodice of Schiffli embroidered lace was accented with pearl sequins and seed pearls. The natural waistline flowed into a semi-cathedral train enhanced with Chantilly lace ruffles. The front of the skirt featured a Schiffli lace motif. The Schiffli lace headpiece, adorned with pearl sequins, secured her veil of illusion. She carried a Colonial bouquet fashioned from white miniature carnations, roses and baby's breath, and pink and silver streamers.

Patricia I. Massie served her sister as matron of honor, assisted by bridesmaids Peggy Hoffman, Kelly Armstrong and Jenny Merriman, all friends of the bride. Junior bridesmaid was Sarah Dodds. The attendants were attired in ice pink chiffon over taffeta gowns. The gowns featured sheer chiffon bishop sleeves, the floor-length skirts extended from natural waistlines, displaying Dear Ann Landers: Enclosed you will find a copy of a newsletter that has been circulating in the tri-state area of Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

In the past six months I have encountered these warnings hanging in public restrooms, on telephone poles, in subways, supermarkets and even in church. I've heard my sister in Florida express concern about it, a friend in California asked me if I had seen it, and a clergyman instructed his congrega- ANN LANDERS tion not to buy Procter Gamble products because of it. I know too well the injustices caused by misleading information and am concerned about this company's reputation. Will you please set the record straight regarding Procter Gamble's affiliation with 1 the Church of Satan? I believe they are innocent and cannont understand why anyone would want to start a rumor like this. Consumer In N.J.

Dear Reader: Is that garbage still kicking around? It has been almost a year since I printed a letter similar to yours and responded in strong language, hoping to put that rumor to rest. Gamble is in no way the Church of Satan or any other religious organization. Where this wild story originated and why it persists is a mystery to me. Dear Ann Landers: This letter is in response to "'Finito in Buffalo." I know where you're coming from. too, was a battered woman.

For two years 1 put up with my husband's beatings because I thought (a) he's drunk and doesn't know what he's doing; (b) he really loves me and one day he will come to his senses and stop; (c) I can't face the humiliation of letting anyone know I am treated so rotten. When I found out he was cheating on me I faced him with it. He yelled, "Shut up and mind your own business." I said, am your, wife and this IS my business!" He knocked my head against the wall and I passed out. When came to I heard voices in the bedroom. He had the nerve to bring that woman to our home.

That was the worst night of my life. I realized I had come to the end of the line. I called a friend and told her needed a place to stay. She came and me. The next day I went for got counseling.

want to say to all women whose GET OUT. a Pay no attention when he husbands or boyfriends beat them: he's sorry and will never do it says again. He WILL do it again. If you stay with him, you give him permission. Happily Divorced In Tulsa Lifestyles their support during her term of office.

She received a past president's pin and presented the gavel and president's pin to Yazel, who spoke to the group about communications, the theme for her year stressing Unity Through Service, the theme for the biennium of Altrusa International Inc. The officers were installed by the Altrusa Information Committee Chairman Maureen Welch, assisted by Della Mautz and Carolyn Hittenrauch. Delegates who will attend the Altrusa International convention in Boston, beginning July 19, are Yazel, Jenkins, Welch and Castanien. The next business meeting of the club is scheduled for 7 p.m. July 9, at the club home.

MR. AND MRS. CRAIG (GINA) CLIFTON tiers of chiffon on the backs. They carried Colonial bouquets matching the bride's flowers. Friend of the groom David Klink was best man, with John Rodgers, friend of the groom, Mark Boles, friend of the bride, and Christopher and Joshua Dodds serving as ushers.

The groom's attire was a Bill Blass pearl grey cutaway tuxedo with double-brested vest and white wing tip shirt. The groomsmen had pearl grey tailcoats with -breasted vests and white wing tip shirts. A reception followed in the Brown House restaurant, catered by Barbara SUE YAZEL Altrusa president Ann Landers Dear Tulsa: Your advice is right on the money. Women who tolerate beatings need counseling, and so do the men who beat them. There is no other way.

Dear Ann Landers: I recently, responded to an ad that stated, college degree is required." The interview went well. I said I was a graduate of New York University. (Not true. I went one year and dropped out.) Three days later I received a call saying I was hired. I was thrilled.

This is the best job I've ever had and I am doing well. But I live in fear that someone might discover I lied about the degree. Is there any way they can check this out? Fibber In Brooklyn Dear Brooklyn: Your boss need only contact New York University. Confess and get it off your conscience. Teaching your kids about the facts of Tots rules Children who are 5 and younger are eligible for Star Tots.

Pictures and birthday announcements for the Star Tots should be turned in at least four days in advance of the child's birthday. Those mailing in Star Tots should allow extra time for delivery. Pictures and information can be mailed to: "Star The Marion Star, 150 Court Marion, 43302. Information given with the picture should include the child's name, birthday, age, and names and cities of the child's parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. A phone number is helpful, too, in case there are questions about the information.

After publication, the pictures may be picked up at the Lifestyles department during normal business hours. After March 31, the photos will no longer be returned by mail. The Star is not liable for any damages done to pictures submitted for publication under Star Tots or for pictures lost. Plan your wedding at our party. Slightly overwhelmed by me details of planning a wedding? Our WELCOME WAGON Engaged Girl Party simplifies your decisionmaking.

It's planned around you with gifts and good advice from a fullrange of bridal professionals. A fun way to big day. Call now for reservations. CALL ANYTIME 382-1138 Welcome Wagon. Marion concert band to perform This Sunday night at 7, the Marion Concert Band will present its third performance in three weeks.

The band will travel to Prospect for a program in the park there in conjunction with an ice cream social. Sunday's program has a wide variety of moods and styles, spokesmen said. Several of the marches selected are "Stars and Bars" by Robert Jager, "Hosts of Freedom" by Karl King, and "The Thunderer" by Sousa. A march that is new this year, "The Suncoasters," also will be played. The Big Band era will be represented by two numbers, including a medley called "Big Band Classics" and the Sunday other a medley of Cole Porter songs which include "Night and Day" and "'Don't Fence Me From the "Grand Canyon Suite," the band will perform "On the Trail." "Fantasy on American Sailing Songs" represents one of the many excellent pieces for band by Clare Grundman.

A heavy selection on the program is "The Great Gate of Kiev" from "Pictures at an Exhibition." Band representatives say another block-buster arrangement on the program is called "Hooray for Hollywood" and includes 11 excerpts from motion pictures, past and present. HENRY J. FIELDS Post Commander Fields again heads post Installation of officers of GI Post 584, American Legion, was conducted at the post home Tuesday by John Ed Bell, first vice commander of the legion's Sixth District. Installed for the 3rd time as post commander was Henry J. Fields, 995 Robinson retiree from the former Tecumseh Products Co.

and a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Fields, a native of Bloomington, came to Marion in 1937. He is married, with five grown children and a member of Central Christian Church, where he is serving as a Deacon and is a former Elder. He also was treasurer of the Fair Park Swimming Pool Board and is managing Post 584's baseball team for the 12th year. Other post officers installed are Donald R.

Hoch and Richard D. Flavell, vice commanders; Harold L. Bradley, adjutant; George nance officer; George W. Almendinger, sergeant at arms and post service officer; W. Forrest Roush, historian and Gift for Yanks chairman; Dennis R.

Belk, child and youth chairman; and G. E. "Tiny" Moore, public relations. Post 584 recently was honored at the 6th District Convention in Richwood for its outstanding growth in post membership, having attained an alltime high of 254 members, excluding its ladies auxiliary. The post also was presented a plaque for having the highest percentage per member in contributions to the Gifts for Yanks perennial program, used for Christmas gifts for hospitalized and incapacitated veterans.

Meeker Alumni meet at Ridgedale junior high The Meeker Alumni Banquet was held last Saturday at Ridgedale Junior High School, with 183 members and guests in attendance. A social hour was followed by a buffet dinner served by Ruth Smith and Mary Brown. Ralph Brown asked the blessing. The business meeting was conducted by the president, Caroline Rieser. Other persons serving on the preparations committee were Paul Smith, Winona Fogle, June Snare, Dorothy Sims, Edith Sharp, Marilyn Collins and Darlene Parsell.

"The Way We Were" was the banquet theme. Wreaths, with a painting of Meeker School were given as door prizes. They were made and painted by Carol Schaber. Composites of classes of 1924 through 1957 were on display, along with other memorabilia. The oldest member present was Elgin '75 adds The Elgin Class of 1975 is planning a picnic July 7 at the Prospect Park in conjunction with 10th reunion activities scheduled the night before.

The Elgin 1975 class reunion will be held 7 p.m.-midnight Saturday, July 6, at the L-K Convention Center. Those Marion Agenda TODAY -EUCHRE GAMES, 7:30 p.m., Red Men Hall, 581 Bellefontaine public invited; sponsored by the lodge. -ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, 8:30 p.m., St. Paul Episcopal Church, 197 E. Center St.

-BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC, 9 a.m. to noon, free check, Community MedCenter Hospital emergency department. -RECEPTION FOR MARY ELLEN WITHROW, state treasurer, 2-5 p.m. Scotch and Sirloin restaurant, Marion-Waldo Road, donation $20.00 per person. -CAR WASH AND BAKE SALE sponsored by Marion Area Christian Singles, 10 a.m.

till 3 p.m., carwash at Michael's Restaurant, bake sale at Kroger's, both Delaware Avenue. -SINGLES-WE CARE, 8 p.m. Wiener Roast, 1291 I Prospect-Mount Vernon Road East, bring own food and beverage. Call 726-2276 for directions. -PROSPECT VILLAGE COUNCIL, 9-6 villagewide garage and yard sale.

-MARTHA DOUCE DANCE RECITAL 7 p.m. Palace Theatre. Tickets on sale from students or at the door. -BINGO-BASEBALL FOR YOUTH, lightning 6:30 p.m, UAW Union Hall, Leader Street. -PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS make reservations for PWP Cedar Point Day, Sunday.

Carpools leaving 8:30 a.m. from State Savings Loan, Ohio 95. Discount admission, call 382-8434 or 382-1436 for more information. SUNDAY -SOCIAL GAMES, 1 1:30 p.m. lightning, 1:50 p.m.

early birds, Red Men Hall, 581 Bellefontaine next to P.K. Lumber. -ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, "Sunday Night Clean Air 8 p.m., St. Paul Episcopal Church, 197 E. Center St.

Open discussion. -CONCERT IN THE PARK, 7 p.m. Erickson Pavilion McKinley Park, the Bill Howard Band. -PROSPECT VILLAGE COUNCIL, THE LINGO OIL CO. ANNOUNCES THE TRANSFER OF THEIR PETROLEUM DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS TO BILL PFEIFFER MARION DISTRIBUTOR MARION, OHIO PHONE 382-2781 AS OF THIS DATE, ORDERS FOR PRODUCTS SHOULD BE MADE AT THAT NUMBER.

PAYMENTS ON LINGO OIL CO. ACCOUNTS MAY BE MADE ATTHE HANDY HARDWARE. LA RUE, OHIO. WE HAVE APPRECIATED DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU. Carol James, class of 1924.

The member traveling the farthest was Dortha Rochte of Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Honored guests were Hazel Layman and Mildred Endsley Allen, former Meeker teachers. Entertainment consisted of several musical dance numbers by Racena Schaber and Anissa Barkley. A quartet consisting of Mabel Rhoads, Ethel Seiter, George Wilson and Merlyn Crisler, accompanied by Helen Cookston, also entertained. The conclusion of the event was spent with round and dancing with music by The Front Majority.

square, The 1990 Alumni Committee will be Allan McKelvy, president; Clyde Sappington, vice president; Doris Shoewalter, secretary-treasurer; and Mary Ann Klingel, Howard Dean and Ralph Wenig, executive committee. reunion picnic Lazaer. Jane Bender served as guest book attendant. The couple spent the honeymoon in Toronto. A trip to Hawaii is planned for later.

They are residing at 816-89th Ave. SW, Apt. 217, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2V-4N8. The bride, a 1981 graduate of River Valley High School, attended Bowling Green State University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree this year. Mr.

Clifton is a graduate of Beaconsfield High School and John Abbott College. He graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1984 with a degree in marketing and business. life can be easy or awkward. Ann Landers' booklet, "'How, What, and When to Tell Your Child About Sex" can spell the difference. Send 50 cents along with a long, stamped, self-addressed envelope with your request, to Ann Landers, P.O.

Box 11995, Chicago, Illinois 60611. Star Tots Crystal Danielle Newcomer, daughter of Rick and Maryjo Newcomer, Marion, is celebrating her second birthday today. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mundey, Shelby, Mr.

and Mrs. Mitch Boyd, Lexington, and Mr. and Mrs. Ron Newcomer, Ashland. Greatgrandparents are Mr.

and Mrs. Russell Newcomer, Ashland, and Mrs. Florence Eggerton, Mansfield. Great-great-grandmother is Mrs. Carrie Newcomer, Ashland.

Gaile Julia Griffith is 1 year old today. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. (Kathy) Griffith, Richwood.

Her grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jolliff, Marysville, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E.

Griffith, Marion. Great-grandparents are Mrs. Lois Welch and Vern F. Griffith. wishing to attend must make reservations by Wednesday.

Then on Sunday, July 7, the picnic will be held at the park 1-3 p.m. It will be a family potluck affair, with hot dogs, buns and soda pop being furnished. To make a reservation, contact Pam Bumgarner at 494-2991. 9-6 village wide garage and yard sale. -BINGO-BASEBALL FOR YOUTH, lightning 6:30 p.m., UAW Union Hall, Leader Street MONDAY -VOITURE 48, 40 ET 8, 7 p.m., promenade, American Legion Post 162 (new starting time).

-MARION PUBLIC LIBRARY, a.m., grades k-6, Monday morning movies, Children's Department. -NAR-ANON (for friends and families of addicts), 8:30 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 197 E. Center St. -DUPLICATE BRIDGE, 7:30 p.m., ALL THE CREDIT YOU NEED EASY TERMS BUY NOW -PAY LATER Lords Jewelers 140 W.

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