Hard Winter in Midwest Leaves Snow and Ice Dominate
A Chicago AP report describes a winter of heavy snow and record cold across the Midwest with widespread ice cover. Cities report record snowfall and prolonged subzero days, while Minnesota and Iowa face snowiest seasons and delayed Great Lakes navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Goldenstein
Chicago
Midwest
Rockies
Michigan
Blizzar
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minn
Iowa
Upper Great Lakes
Snow Melters Tested In New York City Winter
New York City used two $35,000 snow melters last winter but little snow fell this season. Sanitation officials sent units to Worcester for testing where they performed well. The city spent $1.5 million this winter on snow removal, far less than last winter's $22.5 million.
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New York
Sanitation Department
Jone
Worcester
Mass
Weather Bureau
Atlantic Seaboard
New York City
Tempest
Big Boys
Tighten Belts for Cubans Face Rationing Plan
U S officials note Cuba could access some U S exports under a rationing program. Commerce lists prepared foods allowed for Cuba such as meat oils and cereals. State Dept blames Castro regime for food shortages and rejects his charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Commerce Department
Cuba
Fidel Castro
State Department
Castro
Community Notes From Charute And Bluebird Chapter
Mrs Ona Puckett stayed with niece Mrs Dan Markham and husband Friday. Mrs Jessie Cook received a birthday surprise at daughter Mrs Dale Payne’s home with attendees including Lettie Krepps Ida Emmitt Anna Stoll Julian Jennie Mattix Parie Carlson and Mrs Nina Jacobson of Seattle. Mrs Calvin Clinesmith hosted the Bluebird Chapter Past Matrons at her country home with Frances Riley leading and a white elephant sale for recreation. Regular Bluebird CBS meeting followed with Dale McKenzie as worthy patron and Mrs Dale McKenzie as worthy matron.
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Buffalo
Ona Puckett
Charute
Dan Markham
Markham
Jessie Cook
Dale Payne
Mmes
Lettie Krepps
Ida Emmitt
Anna Stoll
Julian
Jennie Mattix
Parie Carlson
Nina Jacobson
Seattle
Wash
Cook
Fredonia
Payne Home
Calvin Clinesmith
Bluebird
Order of the Eastern Star
Frances Riley
Roy Robertson
J. L. Walker
Bluebird Chapter
CBS
Dale McKenzie
Wednesday Evening Yates Center Chapter Meeting
Officers reported after visiting Yates Center chapter. Substitute officers were Mrs Loretta Sizemore and Mrs Jessie McKenz ie. A membership petition was received. A social hour followed with hosts Mr and Mrs Bryan Canty Mrs Ruth Ann Pringie and Mrs Glen Payne. Patriotic games and prizes concluded the event.
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Yates Center Chapter
Loretta Sizemore
Jessie McKenzie
Star Point
And
Bryan Canty
Ruth Ann Pringie
Glen Payne
Carl Sewell
Tommy
Walt Davis
How to Repair Scratches on Plate Glass and Pine
A reader asks how to remove scratches from plate glass and to stain pine wood. The advice suggests tea staining pine, using a pad and wool cloth, layering velvet and rouge, applying shellac, then waxing to restore luster and conceal minor scratches.
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Omaha
Neb
Missouri
Houghton
Mich
Story
Manhattan
Judy Magic Wand
B&h
TOY Town
Self Service
National Park Service
President Lincoln
Washington, D. C
Little Heelet
Humboldt, Kansas
Ranz Motor Company
North
Lincoln
Chanute, Kansas
Litwin
Ivy
Pants
S-M-L
Lana
alDisil
LORIS
Courteou
Chanute Discount Co., Inc
Evergreen
Kress
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