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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1975

Page

8

Root Beer Pancakes Inspire Early Morning Innovation

In a Heloise column anecdote, a camping breakfast uses root beer instead of milk or club soda. The reader notes pink pancakes that taste good and calories saved by skipping syrup, praising the improvised recipe and the columnist’s faith restored.

Heloise Bill Parker Bill

Folding step stool joins family dinners and camping trips

A compact folding step stool serves as a portable seating aid for my toddler, replacing a high chair during family and church dinners and at camping trips. It keeps her seated with the family at the table and is easier to carry. Peggy Lucas.

Heloise

Accidental Deaths Drop in Public Places in 1974

The National Safety Council reports total accidental deaths in public places fell to about 24,500 in 1974, down 500 from 1973, with drownings, water transport, rail, and firearms deaths down while falls and fires rose. Motor vehicle deaths fell to about 46,200, and home deaths declined to 25,000. Work deaths totaled roughly 13,500.

Chicago National Safety Council Council

Dilly Chicken Filling Sandwiches

A simple sandwich idea blends chicken spread with sour cream cucumber and dill. Chill the filling then assemble on pumpernickel slices with lettuce, making four sandwiches with about one cup of filling.

Woman State College President Calls for Greater Power Roles

Modesto Calif AP Dr Marjorie Downing Wagner president of State College Nomona says she is the nation’s only woman state college president and notes women have not entered the power structure. Speaking at a Delta Kappa Gamma meeting at Modesto Junior College she cites token hires but urges open colleges to accept women presidents and highlights discrimination in admissions and grants pushing women toward nursing and paralegal roles.

Modesto Calif State College Marjorie Downing Wagner Sonoma Delta Kappa Gamma Modesto Junior College

Did You Know About Sour Cream's Growing Popularity

A dozen years ago commercial sour cream was not available in every state. Today it is one of our most popular dairy foods nationwide, topping baked potatoes Roquefort dressing and pairing with fresh fruit berries.

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