Operation Tape connects soldiers in Viet Nam with families receive tapes
A four county project begun in February by Lanier Hine Post 4190 and WHOS radio aims to send personal taped messages to soldiers in Viet Nam. Families in Cullman Lawrence Limestone and Morgan counties may participate by writing to the post for appointment to record and mail tapes. Tapes are free and postage paid, with each family allowed one tape per soldier and no limit on total tapes.
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Viet Nam
Rosa Hawkins
Lanier Hine Post 4190
WHOS
Cullman
Lawrence
Limestone
Morgan Counties
Hawkins
VFW
Morgan County
Lanier Hine Post
Decatur
Fuzzy Pussy willow bouquets and sock pairing tips
Dear Folks offers a tip on using pussy willow buds in bouquets, preserving them with spray, and propagating cut stalks. It suggests rooting stalks in water before planting and ensuring room for bush growth. The Dear Heloise note then shares a sock pairing method by adding a bright color stripe on one sock to keep pairs matched during laundering.
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Edith G. Wellington
How I Prevented Water Spots on Ironing Foam
A reader shares a trick to stop water spots by sealing the ironing board foam with heavy aluminum foil under the cover. Steam previously collected in the foam. after wrapping the foam the iron glides smoothly with no more water spots.
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Heloise
Dust mop advantages for waxing floors
A clean non treated dust mop beats a wet mop for waxing floors. Shorter strings reduce splashing and the mop’s bending gives more control. Strings can be trimmed with scissors to the desired length, per the reader's note.
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Heloise
Household Hints From Heloise A 1966 column
Sue Zane Heloise shares practical tips for kitchen efficiency. Drain noodles with a pancake turner, use leftovers to make a quick stew, and squeeze tomato bottles for extra flavor. She invites reader questions though many letters go unanswered due to volume.
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Heloise
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Bridal shower favors with pompoms and flowers
A quick note suggests making oses pompoms in fitting colors with a floral sprig at center for bridal shower favors. Arrange on a tray or mound them on a buffet table for an attractive, inexpensive display. Mrs. D.
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Heloise
VFW Seeks Tape Makers to Write Hawkins Says
Hawkins states that anyone who wishes to make a tape should write to the VFW to proceed. The note emphasizes participant involvement and channel for contact through a veterans group. The exact context or event is not specified in the fragment.
Hall Named Inspector in Charge of Plant Quarantine
Charles W. Hall formerly of Lawrence County has been named inspector in charge of the U S Department of Agriculture plant and quarantine division at Jacksonville Florida. He will inspect ships and airplanes arriving from foreign ports. Hall, a native of Lawrence County, graduated from Moulton High School and Auburn University. He is married to Martha Rushing of Hartselle and is the son of Mr and Mrs James R Hall of Hartselle.
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Charles W. Hall
Lawrence County
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Jacksonville
Fla
Agriculture Research Services
Department of Agriculture
Hall
Mout
Nielsen Tampering Spoils Weekend TV Suspense
AP writer Cynthia Lowry reports Nielsen ratings tampering claims by ex investigator Rex Sparger. He said he tried to rig ratings for four shows to aid a forthcoming book. Nielsen filed a damage suit. industry reliance on ratings and potential breaches are discussed. Gemini 8 press conference interrupted ratings chatter. The Avengers premieres on ABC tonight.
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A.C. Nielsen
Rex Sparger
Oklahoma City
A.C. Nielsen Co
Nielsen
Federal Communications Commission
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