Laura Maguire and the Covington power struggle
In Chapter XXIII Laura Maguire, wife of Covington mayor Mike, faces pressure from banker Mays who opposes his criticism of banking methods. Laura, mother of four including Tom whose real estate career falters, receives a warning letter while family tensions rise over impending divorce and loyalties. The scene centers on Alec’s rage and Laura’s plea as a missing daughter plot unfolds.
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Laura Maguire
Mike
Covington
Mays
Tom
Mary Etta
Alec
Kathleen
Laura
Lou
Zowie
Jane Laura Maguire
Shirley
Clarion
Gene Mays
Lou Knight
Jaird Newsum
Ma Newsum
Connie Mays
Daugh
Harvey Leigh
Leigh
Laura Faces Turmoil as Tom's Dilemma Deepens
Laura endures a day of family strain in Covington as Alec vanishes and Lou remains missing. Tom confronts Mary Etta's plea for divorce while Laura urges reconciliation and Tom discovers his true love lies with Mary Etta.
Laura's Visit at Woman's Exchange Ends with Small Commission
Laura arrives at the Woman's Exchange hoping for orders but finds a glut of the same products. She earns a small commission of fifty jars of watermelon preserves from Aunt Julia's recipe. She encounters Mary Etta in a cafeteria and discusses Tom, revealing Mary Etta's resentment.
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Laura
Tom Laura
Tom
Colonel Shoup
Mike
Joe
Shirley
Jaird
Julia
Mary Etta
Dessert Party Menu: Banana Apple Rings and More
A domestic feature offers easy dessert ideas for luncheons and afternoon gatherings. Recipes include Broiled Banana Apple Rings serves six and Banana Oatmeal Cookies, plus an ice box cake and peppermint chocolate tarts with step by step instructions and ingredients.
Luncheon Dessert Party Color Schemes and Centerpieces
Planning a luncheon dessert party use season rich color schemes on tables favors and placecards. Recommend white with silver gold blue red and three color combos like green white gold or blue white gold. For centerpieces use violet emerald gold blue and red tones with decorative paper chrysanthemum place cards. Evergreen holly and mistletoe with pine cones and silver ornaments enhance bridge place cards.
This Week's Menu Highlights
The menu lists Tomato Pea Soup, Breaded Veal Cutlets, Riced Potatoes, Broccoli, Molded Salad, Ginger Ale, Broiled Banana Apple Rings, Cookies, and Beverage. A recipe is provided elsewhere in the page.
You May Find a Career In U. S. Civil Service
U S Civil Service offers many opportunities with career ladders from Junior Stenographer at 1400 to Principal, and starting in fields like medicine or law at higher levels. Postal Service paths include letter carrier at 1700 with competitive steps to postmaster. A 32 page booklet lists more pay, requirements, tests, and how to apply.
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U. S. Civil Service
Sam
U. S
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Pete Knight
Belle Newsum
Ritchie Graham
Ritchie
Western Newspaper Union
Lynn
Sixth Avenue
New York City
James Russell Lowell
I. Paee Ee
Penguin Room
RE McEachin
Oweder
Direction Southwest Hotels Inc
H. Grady Manning
Wel
Issouri
Bureau OF
Washington
Bureau of Standards
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