The Saturday Herald and Leader, Lexington, June 10, 1978 More Mean Mothers Could Make the World a Better Place to Live do. kids Dear Ann: Years ago you ran something in your column called "The Meanest Mother in the World." I was a high school kid then, and believe it or not, I saw my mom in that column and it changed my whole life. Now my kids are growing up and I'd love to have them read it. Forgive me for not tearing it out but it was a long time ago and I wasn't smart enough to look that far ahead. Thanks a million.
We Admire You In Lafayette Dear Lafayette: Here it is "The Meanest Mother in the World." And thanks for asking. Ann Landers "I had the meanest mother in the world. While other kids had candy for breakfast, I had to eat cereal, eggs and toast. "While other kids had soda pop and candy for lunch, I had a sandwich. As you can guess, my dinner Weddings Engagements Long-Evers Mary Elizabeth Long, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Dorrance A. Long of Nicholasville, and Johnny D. Evers, son of Mr. and Mrs.
John L. Evers of Carmi, were married at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 3 at Neu Chapel on the University of Evansville campus with the Rev. Robert Miller officiating at the ceremony. Maid of honor was Elizabeth Anne Evers of Carmi, sister of the groom.
Bridesmaids were Theresa M. Newland of Washington, Ind. and Terri L. Kiesler of New Albany, Ind. Best man was Keith Reiter of Evansville, Ind.
Ushers were Butch Connelly and David Killian, both of Carmi, Ill. and Bernie Meyer and Mike Sisley of Christny, Ind. The reception was held at Ramada Inn poolside terrace in Evansville. The bride is a graduate of New Albany High School, New Albany, and the University of Evansville School of Nursing. She was a member of Alpha Tau Delta honorary nursing society.
She is employed by St. Mary's Hospital, Evansville, Ind. The groom is a graduate of Carmi Township High School, Carmi, and the University of Evansville. He is employed by Warrick County School Cooperation, Indiana at Castle High School, Newburgh, Ind. After a Bahama Islands Cruise, the couple will live in Evansville, Ind.
Bennett-Bath Debra Carol Bennett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dock B. Bennett Sr. of Lexington, and Charles Bath III, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Clarence Bath of Lexington, were married at 1:30 p.m. June 3 at Northern Heights Christian Church with the Rev. Earl Swank officiating at the ceremony. Maid of honor was LuAnne Terrell of Bridesmaids were Mrs.
Kathy Bennett, Mrs. D'Ann Bennett, both of Lexington and Sandy Risner of Campton. Bet man was Carl Reuss of Newburgh, New York. Ushers were Dock Bennett Gary Bennett, Carl Fish, all of Lexington. Flower girl was Jennifer Bennett of Lexington.
The reception was held at Hospitality Inn. The bride is a graduate of Bryan Station High School. The groom is a graduate of Bryan Station High School. He is self-employed. After a wedding trip to Daytona Beach, Fla.
the couple will live in Dayton, Ohio. Sandiford-Erwin Teri Alecia Sandiford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pratt Sandiford of Lexington, and Barry Thomas Erwin, son of Mr. and Mrs.
George Erwin of Atlanta, were married May 20 at Porterfield Baptist Church in Macon, Ga. with the Rev. Bill Adams officiating at the ceremony. Matron of honor was Mrs. W.G.
Geigler sister of the bride, of Charleston, S.C. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Gary Sandiford of Eglin Air Force Base, Florida and Donna Erwin of Atlanta. Mr. George Erwin, father of the groom, was the best man.
Ushers were Capt. Gary Sandiford of Eglin Air Force Base, Florida and Harry Reynolds of Atlanta, Ga. Flower girl was Alecia Geiger. Ring bearer was Larry Geiger. The reception was held in the church social hall.
The bride attended University of Kentucky. She is employed by Southern States Insurance Company in Charleston, S.C. The groom attended University of Kentucky. He is now serving in the U.S. Navy and is stationed in Charleston, S.C.
Miss Kathy Marie Bauer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Bauer of Lexington, and Mr. Cecil Allen Chaney, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Cecil Chaney of Lexington, were married at 2 p.m. June 3 at The Unitarian Universalist Church with the Rev. Roger Fritts officiating at the ceremony. Maid of honor was Jodie Emmitt. Best man was Robert Wallace.
The reception was held at the IN STOCK WALLPAPER UP TO OFF Color Supply Company Southland Drive a Main Street Frankfort was different from other kids' dinners, too. "My mother insisted on knowing where we were at all times. You'd think we were on a chain gang or something. "She had to know who our friends were, where we were going, and she told us when to be home. "I am ashamed to admit, but she actually had the nerve to break the child labor laws.
She made us work. We had to wash dishes, make the beds and learn how to cook. That woman must have stayed awake nights thinking up things for us kids to do. "She always insisted that we tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. "By the time we were teen-agers, our life became even more ble.
No tooting the car horn for the girls in the family to come running. She embarrassed us by insisting that the boys come to the door to get us. "I forgot to mention that most of our friends were allowed to date at the mature age of 12 and 13. Our oldfashioned mother refused to let us date until we were 15. She really raised a bunch of squares.
None of us DaVega-Goodell Geneva Pool Da Vega, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sumter M. DaVega of Lexington, and Thomas Phillip Goodell, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Harlan K. Goodell of Roswell, were married at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Robert Rice officiating at the ceremony. Matron of honor was Mrs.
Gayle Gonzalez of Lexington. Bridesmaid was Rita DaVega, sister of the bride. Best man was Tim Gant of Kennesaw, Ga. Ushers were Sumter DaVega of Louisville, halfbrother of the bride. The reception was held at the church.
The bride is a graduate of Henry Clay High School and the University of Kentucky. She is a member of the United States Air Force. The groom is a graduate of Sprayberry High School of Marietta, Ga. He is a member of the United States Air Force. The couple took a wedding trip to the Smoky Mountains.
Horseman-Barnes Mr. and Mrs. Mildred Wash of Lexington announce the engagement of their daughter Katrinka Horseman to Harlen Barnes, son of Mrs. Emma Bayant and Paul Barnes of Lexington. An open wedding will take place at 6 p.m.
June 17 at Ricky Stone's home, Briar Hill Road in Lexington. MRS. GOODELL Geneva Pool DaVega married May 26 at Chapman College Katrinka Horseman Mills-Paris Nancy King Mills, daughter of Mr. Matron of honor was Mrs. Kristine and Mrs.
Bruce Elliott King of King of San Diego, Calif. Owenton, and William Ralph Paris son of Mr. and Mrs. William Best man was Richard Norwood Ralph Paris Sr. of Fredonia, were King of San Diego, Calif.
married at 11:30 p.m. May 15 at St. The reception was held at the John's Episcopal Church, Versailles home of the bride. with the Rev. Bernard Flynn officiating at the ceremony.
The couple will live in Marion. Baggett-Merrill Leesa Jean Baggett, daughter of Flower girl was Susan Rose Lt. Col. and Mrs. Robert Baggett, Hughes of Bowling Green.
formerly of Lexington, and Thomas The reception was held at the Joseph Merrill, son of Mr. and Mrs. home of the bride's parents. Johnston Merrill of Massena, New The bride is a graduate of Central York, were married at 4 p.m. May 14 Bucks Pa.
High School, Doylestown, at the home of the bride's parents and attended with the Rev. Charles Tanner officiatMurray State University. the The groom is a graduate of Masing at ceremony. Matron of honor was Teri Spitzerri sena Central High School and atof Louisville. Bridesmaids tended Cornell University and Murray were Patty State University.
He was a member Puryear of Madisonville and Becky of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. Bowles of Louisville. After a short wedding trip, the Best man was Kevin Perry of Kirksmansville. couple will live in Lexington. Butler-Meador Becky Jo Butler and James Stuart in Orange, California.
Medor son of Col. and Mrs. The couple will live Colorado James Meador of Lexington, were Springs, Colorado. Nancy Williamson Stone, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
1 Dan Stone of Lexington, and Rumsey Barnes Taylor III, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rumsey Taylor Jr. of Princeton, New Jersey, were married at 2:30 p.m. June 3 at the First Baptist Church of Princeton with the Rev.
Fred Taylor officiating at the ceremony. Maid of honor was Leigh Anne Stephens of Hazard. Best man was Dixon Taylor, brother of the groom. Ushers were Robert Taylor, Vernon Taylor, John CLASSIFIEDS CALL 254. 5577 Our Classified Are As Near As Your Phone Bauer-Chaney church.
The bride is a graduate of Niwot High School, Longmont, Colorado. She is employed by Metropolitan Answering Service. The groom is a graduate of Bryan Station High School. He is employed by Kentucky Jobbers Association. After a wedding trip to the Smoky Mountains, the couple will live in Lexington.
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"I am trying to raise my children to stand a little straighter and taller and I'm secretly tickled to pieces when my children call me mean. I thank God for giving me the meanest mother in the world. Our country doesn't need a good five-cent cigar. It needs more mean mothers like mine." Dear Ann: On our 25th wedding anniversary ten years ago my wife gave me an envelope which contained the mortgage to our farm marked "paid in full." What a shock! Shaun Marie Gill, daughter of Mrs. Eleanora R.
Gill and the late Ray Gill of Bardstown, and Timothy Wayne Stump, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Stump of Lexington, were married at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 3 at St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral, Bardstown with the Rev.
Dick Edelen officiating at the ceremony. Maid of honor was Leann R. Gill of Bardstown, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Kathryn Stump, sister of the groom and Mrs. Melinda Simpson.
She explained that she saved all those $10 bills. I had left on the dresser after of our beautiful lovemaking during the long, cold winters in New Hampshire. Had I known she was doing this, Ann, so help me, I would have given her all my business Sorry Now Dear Sorry: The first time I heard that -slapper I laughed so hard I kicked the slats out of my cradle. Even the Yalies come up with better ones. I notice the postmark on your envelope is "Notre Dame." Field Newspaper Syndicate Gill-Stump Best man was Mike Hagan of Midway.
Ushers were Mr. Richard Stump, brother of the groom, and George Reinig. The reception was held at Knights of Columbus Hall, Bardstown. The bride is a graduate of Bardstown High School and Transylvania University. The groom is a graduate of Lexington Catholic and Transylvania University.
The couple will live in Lexington. Delong-Martin MRS. EVERS Mary Elizabeth Long MRS. BATH Debra Bennett MRS. ERWIN Teri Sandiford an Connie Delong, daughter of Ms.
Eugene Delong of Fleming County, and Jerry Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Martin of Athens, were married at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 21 at The Church at Athens with the Rev. Bill Ransford officiating at the ceremony.
Maid of honor was Sandy Esham of Vanceburg, cousin of the bride. Bridesmaids were Jeanne Osborne, Tommie Martin of Lexington, and Teresa Conway of Atlanta, Ga. Best man was George Martin of Lexington, brother of the groom. Ushers were Tony Martin, Roger Martin and Wayne Martin, brother of the groom. The reception was held in the church basem*nt.
The bride is a graduate of Fleming County High School and Kaufmans Beauty School. She is employed by Dawahares. The groom is a graduate of Tates Creek High School. He is employed by McCray Heating and Air Conditioning. After a wedding trip to Gatlinburg the couple will live in Lexington.
Laugherty-Earlywine Teresa Laugherty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack D. Laugherty, and William S. Earlywine, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Spencer were married Sunday, May 18. The bride is a graduate of Lafay- ette High School. The groom is a graduate of Lafayette High School. He is employed by Shopper's Choice.
The couple will live in Lexington. Anniversaries Mr. and Mrs. Gene Kelley Mr. and Mrs.
Gene Kelley will cel- McCarty, daughter of the late Mr. ebrate their 25th wedding anniversary and Mrs. Sherman McCarty. Mr. and with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m.
Mrs. Kelley have one son, Bobby Sunday, at their home, 311 Kennedy Gene Kelley. They have one grandHeights, Carlisle. son. Mrs.
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Ms. Henrietta Hutchinson of Mr. Hutchinson and the former Jacksonville, Mrs. William Anna Teresa Fister were married Thornberry of Grundy, and John May 15, 1928 at St. Paul's Church.
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