Scourtroom tales and a Robbery clash at town court
Long readers column recounts local court notes with Blackie facing robbery charges after a contested car ownership claim. Names include Ray Reydell Jack Richeson Dan Quickel Paulsen Newbern and Norm Cook. Weather notes mention sunset at 7 56 PM and a Chicago rail fact from 1850.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Reydell
National Tile
Ray
Jack Richeson
Bob Spanglers
Chesapeake Bay
New Bay Bridge
Elmo Fink
Mackinac
Dan Quickel
Anderson
Paulsen
Paulland
Burkhart
Emge
Puidante
Tawyer
Norm Cook
Tom Roush
Hanover
Nellie Lusk
Russell
Crutch
Parkhurst
Meridian Street
Fran
Fran Oleksy
Jaycees
Quincy Bond
Bob Hardin
Bob
Air Force
Jim Brockmyer
Detroit
Ed Wellington
Chamber of Commerce
Helen Craig
Daily Across and Cryptoquote Puzzle Words
A mixed word puzzle page with a long across and down clue list, including cryptogram instruction and a quoted cryptoquote. It features names, abbreviations, and thematic hints, ending with Yesterday's quote and attribution to Walt Disney's Scamp.
Why Grew Old by Josephine Lowman
The author recalls extreme heat before air conditioning, sharing lessons from a 110 degree summer. She describes cooling methods like wetting, garden hoses, bubble baths, and ice water on wrists, and notes how outdoor shade can beat a hot house. She urges water use to endure hot waves and explains personal experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shetts
White
Baby Troubles and Sleep Aids Across Homes
A reader describes a whiny 9 month old child who crawls, clings, and disturbs evenings. The response suggests comforting touch, gentle routine, and keeping feet dry. It also covers nightmares and a grandmother’s night terror issue with a flashlight method. Instructions reference a public leaflet and contact for Myrtle Meyer Eldred.
Try and Stop Me and the New Year’s Resolutions
A spoofed sequence shows seven year old Jonathan preferring a pony to another sibling while his father jokes about patience with a teenager. A witty reversal reveals Tom’s underlined aim to be more patient with his dad, and a separate note mentions Mint workers wanting lower pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan
Ernest Blevies
Tom
How to dye a sweater and care tips from old tips
A reader asks how to determine dye quantity for a sweater by weighing the dry garment and buying dye to match pounds. Additional Q and A cover hat cleaning with black velvet and parrafin on cords for windows, plus wildlife and crop notes about Smokies and high watermelons per acre.
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Scourtroom
Will Bernard
Blackie
Chicago
Mississippi River
United States
Anderson Electronics
Pendieicn Ave
Phang
Ind
Miss Barrymo
D'Artagnan
Ireland
Cathkin
Kind of
Trish Poe
Fabulous Bird
Melody
Touch
Elizabeth Regina
Notion
King Features Syquicate, Inc
Walt Disney
SCAMP
Albert
BY Ward Greene
Mort Walker
Dick Browne
Asip
HI and
Lois
Kerry Drake
Alfred Andriogla
Helf
Ars
Drake
Aited
Guero
Archie
Inge
EAS
Joe Palooka
Slim
Bob Montana
Walsh
Munrough
Lil Abner
Ham Fisher
Hele
BY AL Capp
Steageh Iid
Vaki
Coane
Pappy
Prlekk Cackie NI
Mary Worth
BY Ken Allen
Alint
Mary
Brook
Phillips
Buz
By Roy Crane
Creessroy
Donald Duck
Josephine Lowman
Nyone
Register and Tribune Syndicate
Des Moines
Iowa
Rubi
F. W
Kansas City
U. S
Myrtle Meyer Eldred
Wrigley’s
Wrighet 1 Brewing Gur
Hale
Model Home Stores, Inc
Columbus
Bennett Cerf
King Features Syndicate
Rees
Bob Barnes
Nhe
Dol
France
R.E. Speeci
Lewiston, Pa
Mary Mulayne
Josiah Tatnall
Bonaventure Cemetery
Savannan
Wildlife Haven
Chattanooga
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Phoenix
Arizona
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