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f Knowing Warning Signs Can Often Prevent Teenage Suicides From Occurring :» Suicide is currently the third ~ leading cause of death among !; young Americans. In fact 5,000 to 1:6,000 adolescents will kill | i themselves this year, according to i F recent estimates. Dr. Michael Zal, j; chairman of psychiatry at j* Metropolitan Hospital, if Philadelphia, believes that if U anything, these figures are under- " reported. In the absence of a note, many teen suicides may be classified as accidents. What is the reason for the high i; rate of suicide among young peo i| pie? According to Dr. Zal, “The |i various reasons for teen suicide attempts certainly include an in crease in feelings of instability that arise from two-cafeeSi families, parental separation anfl divorce, and frequent moves. Adolescents also face intense per sonal pressure to earn good grades, excel at sports and be popular." Dr. Zal says that prior to a suicide attempt, a disturbed teenager may exhibit one or more warning signs. “These signs may include changes in social behavior," he explains, “such as increased consumption of alcohol or drugs, withdrawal from fami The Church Of The Lord Jesus Christ, (Apostolic) “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. ” St. John, 8:32 Worship Agenda Wednesday - Bible Teaching Ministry - 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Thursday - Bible Teaching Ministry - 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sunday - Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Evening Worship - 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Elder Arthur Morning, Pastor Telephone: (919) 482-3716 Location - John R. Page Masonic Lodge Oakum Street, Edenton, N.C. 27932 N-O-W CUSTOM FRAMING 2-Day Service • Rectangular & Oval Mats - 38 Colors • Regular & Non-Glare Glass • Choose From 82 Mouldings We have been framing pictures, cross-stitch and other handwork for more than 35 years. 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It is not easy to com municate with a withdrawn teenager, but you must let your son or daughter know that you are concerned about any problems they may be facing. • Be direct. Talking about suicide will not trigger someone to attempt it. Talking about it can, however, relieve the child’s emo tional pain. • Get help from your family physician, a school counselor, or Family Research Book Offered Ancestry Publishing is offering a free book to assist the family historian or genealogist who is researching his or her family tree. “Discovering Your Heritage,” a 32-page book written by Alice Eichholz, Ph.D., is an introduction to family history and contains special sections to help the begin ner get started. It provides friendly encourage ment in its discussion of research using primary source records — federal and other censuses, maps and land records, probate and court records, cemetery and church records, to mention a few — and compiled records. 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If your child refuses therapy, go yourself. Your in volvement may help alter family relationships in a positive way. Remember that it is normal for a teen to have mood swinp and to be depressed. It is when these emotions are prolonged /a?«u coupled with disruptive behavior that a closer look is warranted. Dr. Zal recommends keeping open lines of communication as'a preventive measure. "Some tips on good communication include listening attentively to your child, admitting when you’re the one who is wrong, being honest in your discussions, and avoiding issuing fltt'Wlpms and commands.” [NT YOU FIRST. Nursing Home Coverage • Medicare Supplement • Group Life and Health • Health Insurance I • Life Insurance • Business Life WEST W. BYRUM AGENCY, INC. 409 8. Broad • 492-4428 LOANS The Friendly Finance Co. 1- Try us out, we’re fast. 2- Loans for any purpose 3- Plenty of free parking 4- We’re easy & we want to make loans 5- Come by or call, we’re waiting Time Financing Service 703 N. Broad St., Edenton, N.C. -__ National Business Women’s Week Collect of the National BPW Clubs of America Keep us, O God, from pettiness; let us be large in thought, in word, in deed. Let us be done with faultfinding, and leave off self-seeking. May we put away all pretense and meet each other face to face — without self-pity and without prejudice. May we never be hasty in judgment and always generous. 1 Let us take time for all things; make us to grow calm, serene, gentle. Teach us to put into action our better impulses, straightforward and unafraid. Grant that we may realize it is the little things that create dif ferences; that in the big things of life we are as one. And may we strive to touch and to know the great, common human heart os us all, and O Lord God, let us forget not to be kind. — Mary Stuart EDEPfTON BPW CLUB OFFICERS- 1987-88: (left to right) Legion Britton, First Vice-President; Marina Crummey, President; and Anna -Goodwin, Treasurer. Not pictured is Recording Secretary,, Nancy Smith, and Corresponding Secretary, Nancy WinslowF ii Objectives of the National BPW Clubs of America ★ To elevate the standards for women in business and in the professions. ★ To promote the interest of business and pro fessional women. ★ To bring about a spirit of cooperation among business and professional women of the United States. ★ To extend opportunities to business and pro fessional women through education along lines of industrial, scientific and vocational activities. EDENTON BPW CLUB MEMBERS Irma Allsbrook.Retired Beautician Pet Anderson.Branch Manager, NCNB Anne Asbell.Retired Teacher Lois Ashley.Day Care Worker, Kiddie Korner Legion O. Britton.U.S. Soil Conservation Service Lola Bass.Retired Nurse Clara Boswell.Principal, Chowan Jr. High School Clara Bunch. .Retired Saleswoman Betty N. Jones.Teacher, D.F. Walker School Lenita Campen.Nurse, Chowan Health Department Sandy Caserta..Designer, Sandy’s Kitchens Candace Corson.Physician Carolyn S. Covert.*..Pharmacist Marina S. Crummey.Systems Analyst, Social Services Dept. Magdalene Dale.Secretary, Edenton-Chowan Schools Anna B. Goodwin.Retired Clerknypist Louise Goodwin.Retired Teacher Julia Hassell.Secretary, Colonial Building Systems Anne M. Jones..Librarian, Shepard-Pruden Library Marginette Lassiter.......Nurse Lana M. Leary... ..Retired Clerk of Court SUPPORTERS Edenton Cotton Mill NCNB The Chowan Herald Peoples Bank & Trust Co. Sykes & Company, CPA Belk of Edenton Dr. Richard Hines, D.D.S., F.A.G.D. Edenton Tractor & Implement Co. John Dowd & Associates/Century 21 Sandy’s Kitchens Top Sale Realty Economic Improvement Council, Inc. Soil Conservation Service EDENTON ■PW CLUB MEMBERS Betty L. Manning......Secretary, Edenton Baptist Church Bonita McCall...Teacher, D.F. Walker School Beulah Prtvott...Retired Cashier Mildred M. Satterfield.Retired N.C. Employment Service Worker Carolyn Ricks..Secretary, Peoples Bank & Trust Co. Wanda B. Small..CPA, 8ykes and Company Nancy T. Smith.Co-Owner, Cavalier Confections Edna Snell...Comptroller, EIC, Inc. Anne Spruill...;....Chowan County Register of Deeds Maria Striz.Manager, Paradise Gardens Elva Stroud.Bookkeeper, Belks Beth Taylor..Office Manager. Edenton Cotton Mills Linda Terry.............N.C. Probation Officer Jane Underkofler..Retired Nurse Carol Quidloy.....Dental Hyganist, Dr. Richard Hines Ida Waff....Retired Employee, Waff Brothers Nettie Wallace......Baokhsapar, Edenton Tractor A Implement Co. Fran Ward...Home Extension Agent, Chowan County Myrtle Webb... . .........Retired Saleswoman Dawn Whitt. ...Secretary, John Dowd and Associates Nancy Wlnetow..Ownar, Top Sale Realty Company
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