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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1948
Page
10
A reader describes practical washing tips from sorting loads to gentle handling of delicate items. Emphasizes correct load order, pre treating stains, thorough rinsing, and avoiding bleach on non compatible fabrics to keep clothes bright and ironing lighter. Frequent washing of Turkish towels is noted for longevity and brightness.
Demure linge time by not ironing or using a man gle. They’re fluffier if dried shaken and folded. Towels shrink after first two launderings. Sheets should be changed weekly and air dried to reduce wrinkles. Keep colored sheets out of direct sun and fold sheets evenly with tabs for size.
Summer trends showcase matching hats and bags in rough straw with burnt tones, plaid ribbons, polka dots, and bold colors. The accessory duo provides a vibrant backdrop for casual summer outfits and inventive color pairings.
The article surveys film stars like Marlene Dietrich in A Foreign Affair and Anne Burr’s Broadway path, notes John Lund's pairing with Dietrich, and mentions Errol Flynn as a Sports Newsreel replacement. It covers Jane Wyman selling a painting, Barbara Bel Geddes in Bed of Roses, and Earl Wrightson's crossover singing. It hints at NBC summer lineups and Warner testing for bathing girls.
Household memos present easy entertaining tips for warm weather including chocolate desserts, cream puffs for sandwiches, butterscotch bars, and chocolate icebox cake. Recipes cover beverage mixes, cookies, and a luncheon menu by Lynn Chambers with marinating guidance and serving ideas for showers and commencements.
Plan to have all ingredients in the refrigerator a minimum of two hours before making the salad. Wash fruit vegetables and lettuce when you buy or bring them in from the garden so they are ready for use. The bowl and plates should be well chilled to increase palatability. Toss dressing into the salad just before serving to keep ingredients crisp.
Spring and Summer FASHION issue offers free pattern and knitting directions inside. Contains easy to sew blouses and frocks from top designers and notes sizes 14 to 46 with yardage details for 89 inch fabric. Includes three blouse designs needing one yard each and suggests rayon or taffeta options. Pattern No. 1763 listed for sizes 12 to 20 with fabric yardage.
Arvin Roush of Clifton, West Virginia moves a Clifton Middleport ferry across the Ohio River, covering about 15000 miles yearly while never straying more than three quarters of a mile from his home in Middleport Ohio. He remains one of the last hardy hand powered ferrymen as bridges replace many crossings.
A brief humorous exchange recalls childhood mischief and parental wisdom. The Modern Son asks about the speaker’s age when starting, prompting a playful reminiscence about childhood and honesty.
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