Polly's Pointers on Getting Fair Treatment in Public Places
Polly Cramer offers practical tips for polite self-advocacy in restaurants and stores. She advises firm courteous phrases to address seating, lines, and service without rudeness, noting most businesses want customers’ goodwill and will correct issues when approached. The column also includes quick notes on art masking erasers, pet peeves about narrow paper towels, and improvised booster seats from catalogs.
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Polly
MRS. R. K
Community events and club meetings schedule
The notice lists upcoming local gatherings including a C of C Agriculture Committee at 7 p.m. today, a prenuptial shower for Miss Terrie Green at 7:30 p.m. in First Presbyterian Church, and daily meetings from noon to evening at Rotary Club Jaycees Retirement Club Gay’s Cafe CAP building Geonealogical Society Veterans Library and Kirkland Baptist singing. It highlights civic groups and social events for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C of C Agriculture Committee
Terrie Green
Tupen Howard
First Presbyterian Church
Rotary Club
Jaycees
Senior Citizens Club
Cap Building
Geonealogical Society
Veterans and Auxiliary
Veterans Building
Kirkland Baptist Singing
Birthdays and Anniversaries Listed for Readers
Happy birthday today to Patsy Bumpus and Richard Bumpus. Tomorrow adds Betty Emery. Anniversary wishes go to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sally and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Burrows. Thursday lists Mrs. Wilbur Williams James Parker Ricky Wheeler Katy King Laurie Williams Lewis Nichols Denise West and Mr. and Mrs. Kent Rasberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Emery
Louis Sally
Jack Burrows
Wilbur Williams
James Parker
Ricky Wheeler
Katy King Laurie Williams
Lewis Nichols
Denise West
Kent Rasberry
Smith and Dale vaudeville pair remembered in Englewood recital
Joe Smith aged 89 once half of Smith and Dale appeared as impresario at the Actors Fund home in Englewood to host Barbara Blackstone in a Brahms Bach and Beethoven recital. Charlie Dale died at 90 in 1971. The duo began as singers and dancers in 1898 adding comedy and inspired The Sunshine Boys. Mrs Blackstone, Juilliard alumna, is Dr Michael Blackstone's wife and often performs for seniors.
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Englewood
N.J
Joe Smith
Smith and Dale
Barbara Blackstone
Actors Fund of America
Charlie Dale
Mr. Dubious
The
Lambs Club
Sunshine Boys
Blackstone
Juilliard School
Mannes College of Music
Michael Blackstone
Englewood Cliffs
Polly’s Cleaning Tips And Family Craft Ideas
Readers share practical advice and homemade projects from wedding ring care to a birthday tree craft. Tips include jewelry cleaning with household methods, a daylight headlight concern, a family photo tree frame idea, coffee strength balancing, drapery cord cleaning with bleach and vinegar, and a simple plastic can toy for children.
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Polly
Faux leather coats shape Missie collection on Seventh Avenue
New York fashion focuses on polyurethane "Fax" fabric imitating leather for fall Missie line by Henry Rutman. Models note the leather look, while designers embrace trend with earthy tones, self belts, and trims of fur. Batman color palette includes brown camel tobacco navy and burgundy.
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New York
Garment Center
Batman
Henry Rutman
Children’s Reading Program Ends This Friday at Library
The Children’s Reading Program ends this Friday with 12 books read to qualify. Certificates will be awarded Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Library, with eligible children and their parents invited to attend. Contributions to the Library Building Fund honor several individuals through donations by family and friends.
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Blanche Teague
Hawaiian Chicken with Pineapple and Garlic Sauce
A Hawaiian inspired chicken dish simmers on the range with pineapple, green pepper, and a savory sauce using chicken broth vinegar soy sauce and brown sugar. The recipe serves 4 to 6 and is paired with rice, drawing on Cecil Brownstone’s Associated Press Cookbook promotional notes.
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Dolly Brownstone
Associated Press
Nolan Evans Family Reunion Held At Carey
The Nolan Evans family reunion occurred at the Carey Community building with breakfast and lunch served Sunday. A program by family members featured children songs, instrumental numbers, a playlet and sing song. attendees included numerous Evans and Pearce, Blanton, Corwin, Cramer, Simmons, Grantham, Drake, and other relatives from multiple cities. Fifty seven were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan Evans
Carey
Nolen Evans
Jarma Evans
Mike Evans
Charles Evans
Katie Sue Evans
Bruce Evans
Mary Jane Evans
Kimberly Dawn Evans
Kenneth Dane Evans
Dea Corwin
Doug Corwin
Dorinda A. Corwin
Darren Corwin
All of Childress
Robert Pearce
Spicy Marinated Chuck Steak for Patio Supper
A chuck steak marinated in Italian dressing soy sauce and mustard for 2 to 3 hours. Grill over charcoal to desired doneness served with French fries salad watermelon and beverage.
Mrs Richard Holeman Celebrates 84th Birthday in Bath
Mrs Richard Holeman celebrated her 84th birthday with family visiting from Duncan Oklahoma and Allen Oklahoma. Attendees included brothers and sisters Henry Mullins Lytle Johnson Mullins and many relatives from Duncan Denton and Childress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Holeman
Henry Mullins
Maggie Lytle
Opal Johnson
Mable Ewing
Duncan
Okla
Jim Mullins
Allen
J. M. Mullins
Mason Haggard
Marylin
Denton
Gerald Holeman
Druie Fry
Clyde Holeman
Cloyce Holeman
Arthur Rothwell
Vivian Jones
Childress
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By Polly Cramer
Mary Lee
Lucile
Doris
Gustave
Barbizon
Texas
In Childress
Patsy Bumpus
Richard Bumpus
Virginia
Mrs
Venice
Bill L
NEA
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Library Building Fund
David W. Kelley
Katie Parker
Travis Walling
W. T. Moore
Clem Timmons
Herman King
Bess Davis
Myrabel
Lucile Shaw
Greer Weightman
Jerry Gressett
Sadie Shapiro
Robert K. Smith
Una Camp
Peggy Cartlidge
Hollow Hills
Mary Stewart
Arlie Key
Curtis Holeman
Ronald Holeman
Peg Leg Pete
Mel Ellis
Julia Whedon
Albert E. Hughes
Edwin Gilbert
Raymond Chandler
Camille
Frances Winwar
John Fairchild
Kyle Hunt
Mary E. Barrett
Jack Finney
Charles E. Israel
Alan Lelchuk
California
Newton Thornburg
Doris Lessing
Jenny Bradford
Brenda Blake
Finance Committee
Avenue B
2Nd Street
Nolanvans
Bath
Bsvgni Sion Hve
Belem
Ant
Hargrave
Avenue G
Northwest
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