Two methods for winter flower arrangements
Marion S Harris outlines two flower drying methods: air drying by hanging with florist wire and using a drying agent with borax and cornmeal. Step by step directions cover selecting specimens, wiring stems, and sealing them in a drying mix, plus timing and storage tips. The article promotes the Vermont Extension Bulletin on Drying Flowers available at no cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Pellett
Vermont
South Street
Bennington
What Goes With Corn in a Home Menu
A brisk essay argues against generic kitchen magazines and shares a practical, if candid, recipe approach. It blends critique with a lamb sparerib marinaded in a garlic oregano vinaigrette, broiled to crisp brown perfection, illustrating finger-food pairings for corn. It notes real-life cooking challenges and favors bold, hands-on meals over theoretical menus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherlock Holmes
Early eye exams urged for preschool children in the U S
New York report cites one in twenty preschoolers with a sight defect and warns untreated issues hinder schooling and life. The National Society for the Prevention of Blindness urges professional exams at ages three or four, promotes screenings, and educates parents to detect amblyopia and other defects early for better outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
National Society For the Prevention of Blindness
PTA
The
National Society
Reading improvement heads PTA agenda
The Vermont Congress of Parents and Teachers will hold its annual convention October 5 at Hartford High School in White River Junction with the theme Reading Improvement Services Everywhere. Mrs. Kay Wilber announced the program featuring workshops, a business meeting, a noon luncheon with the Dorothy Canfield Fisher award, and an evening banquet at the Hotel Coosledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White River Junction
Vermont Congress of Parents and Teachers
Hartford High School
Kay Wilber
PTA
Vermont Congress
Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Cooledge
Notable Hartford Courant Item Highlights Pop Up
Hartford Courant item notes Russell Shaw and Falls Village residents to receive the Mark Aurelio Award in Rome with an audience with the Pope. Also mentions New England Cook Book by June Platt, Bill Cosby buying a home, MGM Miss Ghost America pageant, Pete Williams named WABY sales chief, Raglans Unlimited knitting guide, and other society items.
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Hartford
Vatican
Shaw
Richard van Santvoord
Shadowbrook Road
Bennington
June Platt
New England
Atheneum
New York City
Cordon Bleu School
Vogue
McCall’s
House & Garden
Anna
MGM
David Selby
Grayson Hall
John Karlen
Nancy Barrett
Lara Parker
Dan Curtis
ABC TV
Hollywood
Holiday Inn
New Hampshire Parks to Close After Labor Day
State officials announced closures for all but nine of New Hampshire 33 parks and all three historic sites due to budget gaps. Commissioner George Gilman cited seven major camping areas affected after severe cuts by the legislature. Governor Peterson said a special session may be needed for a broad tax base as service cutbacks continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N.H
UPI
New Hampshire
George Gilman
Resources and Economic Development
Walter Peterson
Carnival at Stark Street playground raises funds for Holyoke trip
A Tuesday carnival at Stark Street playground raised 106.81 dollars to fund a trip to Mountain Park Amusement Park in Holyoke Massachusetts. The event thanks Mahar Funeral Home Caslin's store Mrs Kelley and associates Bill's Appliance and other helpers for tents, soda, ponies, ice and planning efforts. Tennis classes at Willow Park sponsor two tournaments for boys and girls ages 10 to 15, with singles starting August 24 and doubles on August 31, both at 9 a.m. Registration via Recreation Office or with Mary Reczek is available.
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Stark Street Playground
Mountain Park Amusement Park
Holyoke
Mass
Mahar Funeral Home
Caslin’s
Willow Park
Mary Reczek
Mary
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UVM
Conference For
Boston
Statler Hillton Hotel
American Association of Retired Persons
National Retired Teachers Assocation
Chester Lauck
Hot Springs
Ark
Lum
Bernard E. Nash
Aarp-Nata
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Maine
Connecticut
Main ST
Fenith
Nace
Central Vermont Public Rvice Corporation
Brattleboro
Alan Weiss
Montpelier
Walker
By Agnes Rockwood
Bill Cosby
University of Massachusetts
Shelburne
Bardwell Homestead
Greenfield
First National Bank
W. Washington Boulevard
Culver City
Calif
Jay Gould
Tarrytown
N.Y
Pete Williams
Albany
WABY
Williams
Woko Radio
WGY
WRGB
Schenectady
P.O
Fairless Hills
Maffi St
Banner Publishing Corp
United Press International
New York Times
Matthews, Shannon & Cullen Inc
Berkshires
Cleal Fines
Cold Spring Rd
Williamstown
Nichols
Londonderry
AKORE
Mirwarnaco Group
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