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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1961
Page
9
The writer recalls a lifelong fascination with the princess tale and teases a return to a Monday night viewing of Once Upon a Mattress. The piece notes a running feud with the fairy story, jokes about mattresses and the Anderson Mattress Company, and gratitude for the Sertoma Club gift to Anderson.
Wool accounted for about 44 percent of Australia's export trade last year, more than any other item. The 1960 clip auctioned at 13 centers brought 916 million dollars from abroad, up from 710 million the previous year. Japan is Australia's best customer for wool, followed by Britain and France.
Practical solutions include using kerosene to lift rust stains from porcelain sinks, followed by hot water and strong soap. Lemon juice rubbed into stained areas then washed with soap is another remedy. For wool tears, use gathered threads to darn and press with a hot iron. Burns can be eased by applying the white of an egg to the affected area.
The reader reports a courtroom dispute where Thompson sues a gas company after service shutoff without five days notice. The company claims no notice is required for alleged tampering. Thompson argues state law requires five days. The court weighs whether notice is mandatory for any cause and keeps authority limited.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt purchased the inaugural Series E United States Savings Bond from Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau. Since then about 43 billion dollars in Series E bonds have been issued, exceeding the World War II peak by 12 billion dollars.
Moneywort also known as creeping Charlie is a trailing perennial that spreads quickly. Its common name and scientific name appear in garden notes and it's unlikely to be sold at nurseries.
A compact set of crossword clues and answers including entries like Replete and various word hints. The page appears as a grid with numbered clues and definitions such as Gambler's chit Behold and Greek letter.
Puzzle shows crossword style clues and a cryptogram with an example code. It explains substitution rules using letters and hints, ahead of the daily coded quotation and a solved sample line for readers.
The piece surveys a chaotic year cataloging Jets sound barrier Polaroid cameras split level houses guided missiles radar bulldozers electric typewriters color TV foam rubber drive in movie houses bobby boxes automatic transmissions electric razors the four minute mile and bubble gum amid UN and atom bomb anxieties.
Practical wellness column offers simple remedies for varicose veins and capillary markings, plus neck and back relief exercises. Includes how to rest legs, use eye pads, and request a relaxation leaflet from Lowman. Also notes Stradivarius collection in Madrid and a proposed disposable paper for various uses.
A humorous vignette titled The Family Car by Wally Folk follows George misjudging a road lane and reacting with disbelief. The dialogue captures everyday driving mishaps and family dynamics in lighthearted tone.
A reader asks about marital strife with a neglectful wife and a messy home. Advice suggests traditional roles for earnings and homemaking and cautions against challenging a mother in law during a relative’s funeral. A second letter about joint finances and fairness prompts a reply on money control and accountability.
Household scrapbook excerpts suggest practical hacks such as using cellophane tape with shellac to reinforce linoleum joints and applying silver starch for cleaning. It also recommends brushing French dressing over meats and vegetables during broiling to boost flavor and browning.
Hollywood singer Guy Mitchell scouts land in the West to start a ranch for first-offense delinquent boys. He plans to donate land and let service clubs fund upkeep while overseeing the camp. He owns a small Hollywood ranch but needs space for the project.
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