Too Many Toys Start Problems
Dr Garry Myers warns that a flood of toys at Christmas can overwhelm a child. Too many playthings diverts attention and hinders concentration, adding stress for parents. Plan ahead to limit gifts and space out toys through the year to reduce quarrels and fatigue.
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Garry Myers
Poinsettia Care Tip for Holiday Display
A holiday decor note advises households to purchase poinsettias about ten days before Christmas to ensure near full bloom in red clay pots with matching clay saucers for an attractive waterproof base.
War Orphan Reunites With Italian Brother In London
In World War II era Britain, Valeria doreena Piercioni was raised in a foster home. For 26 years she sought her past until Antonio Piercioni from Rimini identified her by a birthmark, confirming she was his sister. She plans to visit Italy next year while keeping her English life.
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Myron K. Myers
London
Valeria-doreena Piercioni
England
Valeria-doreena
Valeria Strupinski
Antonio Piercioni
Rimini
Italy
Valeria Doreena
Britain
Antonio
Strupinski
Woking
Woods Attend Punt Pass and Kick Semifinal in Dallas
The Wood family from Avon Place and Elmwood Place traveled to Dallas for Don Wood to compete in Ford's Punt Pass and Kick semifinals alongside the St Louis Cardinals versus Dallas Cowboys game. JoAnn Wood joined them by jet for the trip. Local Ford dealer Robert Matthews accompanied the party as sponsor. Derek Swearingen officiated the game. The Fryer family moved from Stanley to Cambridge due to Talon Inc. transfer. Susan Cady, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John Cady, Beloit, sang in a Beloit College sacred music recital and directs the high school choir at First Methodist.
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Elliot Sr
Dallas
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Ford
JoAnn
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Robert Mathews
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Dallas Cowboys
Fred Swearingen
Avon Place
Wendell F. Fryer Jr
Lynn
Lori
Douglas
Mark
Fryers
Stanley
N. C
Cambridge
Mr. Fryer
Talon, Inc
Susan Cady
John Cady
Maplewood Dr
Eaton Chapel
Beloit College
Beloit
Wis
Alden Home Hosts Formal Open House for OU Faculty
President and Mrs. Vernon R. Alden welcomed 530 Ohio University faculty and staff to their Park Place residence for a formal buffet after a Christmas convocation at Memorial Auditorium featuring the Men's and Women's Glee Clubs with organ interludes.
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Vernon R. Alden
Ohio University
Park Place
Aldens
Memorial Auditorium
Heloise tips for thrifty holiday entertaining and quick fixes
Heloise advises hosting two back to back parties to save time and money while reusing flowers greens and casseroles. Readers share clean up tips, belt repairs with iron on tape, rug care with newspapers, and a child’s handy rubber band dusting method.
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Heloise
Gals
TO SERVE GINGERBREAD
A culinary note suggests several serving ideas for gingerbread including warm squares with lemon sauce spiced whipped cream and heated apples a sauce to accompany the cake.
Woman Leads Local Earthquake Observer Corps in Denver Area
Mrs. Walter Lobb of Commerce City directs an Earthquake Observer Corps of 75 volunteers covering about 15 square miles. Her group reports tremors to the U S Coast and Geodetic Survey and Colorado School of Mines, with several observations published in government publications.
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Denver
Colo
Walter Lobb
Commerce City
Robb
U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
Colorado School of Mines and
Aegis College
Lobb
Joseph Downey
Regis College
Birth of Son Robert Facemyer in Albany
Mr and Mrs Eugene Facemyer of Albany announce the birth of a son named Robert Eugene on November 13 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mrs Mildred Staneart of Albany, Walter Carsey of Pleasantill Road, and Mrs G L Facemyer of Milton West Virginia.
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Eugene Facemyer
Albany
Robert Eugene
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mildred Staneart
Walter Carsey
Pleasantill Rd
G. L. Facemyer
Milton
W. Va
Caramel Syrup Use in Gravy Questioned
A kitchen note weighs whether caramel syrup made by melting and browning sugar is acceptable in gravies. The guidance rests on flavor, color, and culinary safety considerations for traditional gravies and related sauces.
Fruitcake Baking Is Easy and Space Efficient
Practical guide to making light fruitcake with ready to use dried fruit and nuts. Step by step method uses two large or nine miniature loaves, with simple mixing to quick bake times and long storage sake.
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Cecily
Pretty Topping For Biscuit Dough
A simple glaze idea blends a small amount of sugar with orange juice to moisten and spread over baking biscuit dough before serving. The result is a light sweet topping intended to enhance the biscuits.
Wide spatula for removing cookies from baking sheets
A wide spatula with a thinner blade than a pancake turner is best for lifting cookies from baking sheets. This tool helps slide cookies off without breaking them and is commonly used in baking.
Pecan Balls Recipe From The Athens Messenger
Clara Mc Vay shares a holiday Pecan Balls recipe with butter sugar flour vanilla and pecans. The method uses a mixer heat until light then bake at 350 for 15 minutes and roll in powdered sugar twice. Taste is the final direction and note to hide for special occasions.
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