European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - March 17, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse Odds amp ends who a really behind those arts ads Cindy Chambers columnist an informal Survey recently revealed that what people miss most about american to Isnit football games that air before 2 . Or having the Opportunity to watch nigh line at night. It Isnit being Able to change the Channel whenever Gasthaus comes on or even having a Chance to order Zane Ira a greatest hits for $10.95 plus shipping handling. No what people miss most Are real live com Nice vials. V. The world of the arts commercial is populated by terrorists inconsiderate louts paranoids people with bad posture. Its a world where smoking wasting Energy overeating stress All the other fun things that have become Hallmarks of military life arc dealt with in a Way guaranteed to leave you saturated with guilt. That s because these commercials were care fully produced painstakingly edited by your Moma. A a a ,. Yes your mom. That certainly explains Why you want to break Down confess to every crime Ever aired on an arts commercial. Does t it. Lets lace it if anybody but your Mother were writing this stuff an arts commercial would sound something like this Jim dining with Friend at the Post cafeteria say a you re not actually planning to cat that food Are you a Bill just about to take a huge bite of his a a fes sodium Burger i was thinking about it. Jim Well think again my Friend. That so called Quot burgers of yours is dripping with fat phosphates Salt preservatives it s a heart attack on a Bun Bill every French Fly you stuff into your face is nothing More than a potential death warrant covered in Ketchup chuckling Why you might As Well stuff lard into your veins by hand. Bill bristling who died acid made you Jane Fonda you self righteous Jim now look what in a having a a healthful selection of raw gourds Mung bean sprouts Desi catch Tofu substitute. Why by eating like this i la probably outlive you by 40 or 50 years Bill rolling up his sleeves in a threatening manner i wont be too sure about that Dill Weed. How Many calories in a knuckle Sandwich no of fens mom but the reason most people join the military is to get away from your nagging. So please a do us All a favor untie the real arts executives. Spies May run amok bad habits , by the world will be a safer place to watch to. A Cindy Chat Iris is a military family member iving in Schweir furl Geitt any. Genealogy Myr Vanderpool Gormley n St. Patrick a Day everyone is a wee bit Irish Many people celebrate by temporarily attaching the Irish a a of prefix to their surname. However millions of Anie Picans can legitimately claim Irish ancestry. From 1820 a to 1920 about 4.7 million Irish crossed the Atlantic to the United states a number exceeded Only by the germans. It is no wonder St. Paddy a Day is celebrated by so Many americans. The three most common american surnames with Irish roots arc Murphy Kelly Sullivan. Others Are Bryant Ryan Dunn Burke Riley of Irish names Are Patron Yms a derived from first names of celtic princes or other Lead cars dating As far Back As the 8th Century. Some like the of Neils claim descent from Niall a Warrior who died about . 400. Others were Well established by the 11th Century a before the Anglo Norman invasions. A the of Briens of Britain claim descent from the family of King Brian Boru. A Murphy Omurchadha originated from a mythical ancestor of that name. A of Kelly of Mccall High i probably was derived from the Irish word a a Ceallach Quot meaning strife. A Sullivan of Siulc Bhain comes from a Sui la which Means Eye but there is disagreement among the experts As to the meaning of the last part of the name. Elsdon Smith americans authority on surnames claims Sullivan Means Many americans have some mistaken beliefs about the Spellings of their Irish surnames. One of these is that a a me is used by Irish a Mac Quot by scots. Actually Many names of scottish families arc spelled with a me a Many Irish names Are prefixed with a a me is actually just a shortened form of a Mac Quot Prcz Irish prefix of Quot of Quot Means a grandson of but is often translated loosely As Quot descendant the prefix a a Fitze a son of found in Many Irish names can be traced Back to the latin a a filius son which in French is the normans brought it to England in 1066 As Quot fizz or a a Fitze. And onto Ireland. One must be careful about assuming anything about ones genealogy strictly from a surname however. In the 17th Century Many native Irish families were rooted out replaced by settlers from England Scotland three quarters of the leading families in Ireland today still Bear names which show that they were derived from England or Scotland. Curious about your Irish family tree read a Irish family history a by Marilyn Yurdana. This new Book is very readable plus it provides hex cell Cut background of Irish history As it relates to families along with an up to Date guide to a Cucalo Garcal records. I you arc planning a trip to Ireland., to do research this Book is a must it is available $22,45 postpaid from genealogical publishing co., 1001 n. Calvert St., Baltimore my. 20102 Myra Van de Pool Gorr Nley a former stars stripes employees writes for the los. Syndicate. The third annual family history Day a so Rios of presentations on genealogy will be held april 13 from 9 . To 4 . At the officers civilians club in Patrick Henry Village Heidt Berg Germany. The event is designed for people who want to learn How to find their roots also for experienced genealogists who want tips on doing research while living in Europe. The event is sponsored by the association of English speaking researchers in Europe a he Idelberg based private organization. A variety of topics will be presented. A for details on fees registration Contact the genealogical association . Box 142, Apo 09063. A. The stars stripes Horoscope for the week of March 17 Pisces feb 19-March 20 focus on durability. Debate philosophical questions watch world events. Don t sign contracts. Long distance communication verifies views. A. Aries. March 21 april 19 take personal inventory. Done to throw caution to the winds expect delays at work. Patience watch fast talking tendencies. A a Taurus april 20-May 20 focus on travel approach problems optimistically. Enjoy what you have. Headstrong moves alienate supporters curl up with books. \ gemini May 21 june 20 self improvement shows results. Complete projects initiated last month. Vanquish irritability doubt. Renew in Terest in Fine arts a a cancer june 21-july 22 your opinions Are sought out. Stay within yourself. Sidestep Petty annoyances. Change worry into Challenge. Be the family Harmonizer. A. A. Leo july 23-aug. 22. Temporary disagreement with mate fades. Strike while business Iron is hot. Money picture comes into focus Don t dwell on the metaphysical. Virgo aug 23-sept. 22 think carefully before debating colleagues Dave defensively. Avoid excessive spending on vacation. Tender Lomg care motivates mate. A. A Libra sept. 23-oct. 22 Clown around. You la have Luck in Money love this week. Strengthen your gifts. Maintain . Tough decision looms v. Scorpio oct. 23-nov. 21 intended love warms to you. Be a Goodwill ambassador. Health diet deserve attention. Be More daring Independent. Tap into will Power a Quot a Sagittarius nov. 22-dec. 20 Clear clutter from closets drawers files. Physical stamina Rolls on. Spring vacation in the cards. Past rules no longer apply. A. Capricorn dec. 21-Jan. 19 ride the emotional roller coaster. Enjoy a favorite Hobby. Opposite sex deciphers secret message. Reveal new facet of your personality. Aquarius Jan. 20-feb. 18 unemotional coot must be thawed. Lighthearted sharing wins friends. The past this week. Learn from perceived mistakes \ Copley news service Page 10 a sunday March 17. 1991
