26 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1948
Page
1
Kathleen Norris discusses Leona Matris story of theft, guilt, and repair. The letter reveals a young woman who embezzled $2,000 plus, later finds success and family, and contemplates confessing to Annie, the original employer now in hardship. Norris urges rebuilding trust, eventual confession, and choosing moral responsibility for lasting peace of mind.
A Hollywood writer’s former employee Leona Matson stole a large sum, justified it as temporary borrowing, and later sought guidance from Miss Norris to restore the money. The advice centers on reconnecting with the ex-employer now in a home for the aged, arranging visits and gifts, moving her to a quiet hotel, then making a full confession and restitution to regain peace of mind.
Mrs. Robert Willis of Mento Queensland claims New York singer Ethel Merman shattered a brand new 12 inch mixing bowl with a single high note while recording Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better. She says the bowl broke in two pieces and expresses disappointment at the unusual feat.
Jud longs to buy a rifle costing thirty dollars as he bonds with his father and sheep Pete Blackie and Joe. The family cannot spare the money yet help him earn the rifle by selling the sheep. He finally buys it, misses the lambs, and learns growing up means sacrifices and tough choices.
In a playful trend, teens embrace jeans parties or bums rushes, dressing up denim with eyelet trims, clipped accents, ombre scarves, and gold paint. Tips include pedal-pusher hems with eyelet detail, clip pins painted red with sequins, waist wraps with scarves, and gilded belts and gold accessories to create a stylish, modern denim look.
Sewing circle patterns present a popular two piece frock with a slanted blouse closure and bright button accent. Peplum flares above a slim skirt, Pattern No. 8293 in sizes 12 to 20. Size 14 requires 4 yards of 39 inch fabric.
Bronze screens turned green after yellow soap. ammonia wipe suggested with caution for fumes, then metal polish as fallback. Vinegar paste with salt dissolved, rinsed and flour paste option provided.
Insect pests cut last year’s cottonseed production, a figure that could feed 4,500,000 people for a year with the fat level found in European diets. Every 100 pounds of cottonseed meat can replace 250 to 300 pounds of grain when oil meal is used in livestock feed. Some authorities estimate corn pest control could boost annual yields by about 100 million bushels.
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