Heloise reveals Navy uniform buttons origins and myths
Reader questions on why Navy trousers have 13 buttons are debunked. The Naval Uniform Board clarifies the seven original buttons with later additions for symmetry, while other tales about broad collars bells and other legends are shared as popular lore and trivia from All Hands and King Features Syndicate notes.
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Aloul
Troma
USN
le Times
ALL Hands
Naval Uniform Board
Heloise
Navy
Admiral Nelson
J Ohn Paul Jones
Sir Francis Drake
Tara
King Features Syndicate
Extension Clubs Lesson At Mrs Grocker Home
Abs. W.O. Jacobsen led Sugar and Spice Club in a Custom Touches lesson at Mrs. Archie Grocker’s home. Members discussed outfits from UNL projects. Mrs. Gilbert Laseke reported on the Extension Nutrition Aid Program. Secret sisters revealed in a gift exchange and new names drawn.
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Abs
W.O. Jacobsen
Sugar and Spice Club
Archie Grocker
University of Nebraska
Gilbert Laseke
Plump Infant Warning From New York Health Dept
The New York Department of Health cautions mothers that a plump infant may become a fat adult. The advisory, reported from Albany, urges stopping such feeding once the child reaches six months of age to prevent future obesity.
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Albany, Nly
New York Department of Health
Michel
Vintage craft patterns and books advertised in old catalog
An advertisement listing knit and crochet patterns including slippers, afghans, beaks and book collections with prices such as 50 cents per pattern and 34 dollars for Afghan Beak. Cites names like Laura Wheeler and Crocker while noting pattern numbers and product lines as part of a market catalog spread.
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Fern
Laura Whee'er
Columbus Telegram
Chelses Stathon
Crocker
Engagement announced for Jacquelyn Logan and Paul Weerth
Mr and Mrs Robert G Logan announce the engagement of their daughter Jacquelyn Sue to Paul Weerth son of Mr and Mrs Charles J Weerth Lincoln former Columbus residents The bride elect is a Columbus High School graduate now attends Plate Junior College and is a student at Lineal School of Commerce employed by Brunswick Corporation The couple plans an early September wedding
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Robert G. Logan
Jacquelyn Sue
Paul ¥ Weerth
Charles J. Weerth
Lincoln
Columbus
Columbus High School
Plate Junior College
Fines
Lineal School of Commerce
Brunswick Corporation
Hake Wedding Planned in Platte Center
March date chosen for the wedding of Miss Susan Junyce Andrew to Lawrence Y. Jake son of Mr and Mrs Werner Hake. Engagement announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Charles D. Andrew.
Enjoy Your Party Buoyant Entertaining Advice
The piece urges hosts to relax and let guests set the rhythm once they arrive. It argues careful planning helps the event run smoothly without overbearing the host.
Grocery codes reveal hidden signs in supermarket labels
New York UpI writer Steve Snider notes supermarket chains race to publish and counter guidebooks on product codes. He details bread labeling like B for Monday and D for Monday, and fruitfully confused schemes that try to tell freshness, packing date, and shelf life, while offering some relief with proposed standard codes.
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UPI
Steve Snider
New York
New York Area
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Dhiem
Cade
Nale
Littlehof
Baker
Qacker
Anatier
Ven Ho Yen
Bealise
Poppy Symbol In War Memorials And Moral Aid
The article describes the prickly poppy as a decorative flower used to honor soldiers in national cemeteries and in many American cities during poppy drives. It notes the yellow poppy with thistlelike leaves, its cultivation along roadsides, and its pollen not producing honey. It also offers a contact for moral arrangements and assistance.
Bela Sigma Philoyality Social Notes At Mrs Morgan Inn
Bela Nu chapter met Thursday evening at Mrs Clem Morgans inn for a study on Beauty and Speech. Miss Nancy Nowcame led a speech therapy demonstration with help from Susan Schroeder and Steve Anderson. State convention in Omaha in May was announced during the business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bela Nu
Bela Sigma Philoyality
Shursday
Clem Morgan
Protein Shampoo Claims Texture Change During Wash
The manufacturer explains a new shampoo with conditioners and protein to add texture and body. It claims hair appears thicker and holds its set longer due to protein that provides body and fullness.
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Shane
Wedding of Dixie Marile at United Methodist Church
An evening wedding for Dixie Marile took place at the United Methodist Church with Rev. Milander officiating. The ceremony featured a yellow carnation and white tulip decor, empire satin gown, and a bouquet of yellow roses and white blooms, with family members and attendants named among the guests.
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A. Salut
DiNig Marile
Cohurabas
Vout Pearson Sun
Meo
Ars
Vernon Pearson
Hew
Milander
Wittersheets Preshrunk Garment Guarantee Notice
A brief consumer notice notes preshrunk fabric with a guarantee of resistance to remaining shrinkage. It names no specific company but emphasizes the product’s claimed cont residual properties and quality assurance.
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Hollywood
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Tianian Mastin
Pri Fae
Martin
Sciurdus Telegram
West Lei St. Nowe Tork
By Jim Ball
Les
Dixie Marile UN Evening Bride
Nrg
Masie
Dane
Chip Je
Seramenta
Pridesomatron
John Pearson
Genoa
Tom the Wethers
den Pew
Ian Poyrgen
Chay Ma Hride
Heather
Bry
Posrsons
Mielcome
Dean Pearson
Landgren Phat
Margaret Mitchell
GEP Management, Inc
Eta
FBI
Ecaine Powers
Ava
Avans Hotel
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