Polly's Pointers and Practical Home Tips
Readers share simple household hacks from spare keys in a pill container to sponge protectors for walker legs. Advice covers safe key storage, inexpensive repairs, gift-wrapping ideas, hinge touch ups with a marker, skillet handle protection, napkin storage for spills, and conserving aging clock mechanisms with lighter fluid.
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Polly
Mike
Novelty Jackets Offer Costume Dress Variety
The article notes novelty jackets made of drapery fabrics brocades and printed linens can dress up different outfits and suit indoor wear. It describes sleeve fullness gathers darts and shirring, lining methods, and finishing details for a professional look, plus a home remedy clock anecdote and Polly's Pointers contact.
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Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Memorial Day Clay Pot Flowers Suggested By Florists
Memorial Day decoration tips suggest flowering plants in clay pots buried to the rims. The Society of American Florists recommends azaleas begonias geraniums and fuchsias for color and suitability.
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Society of American Florists
Housker-Ormiston Engagement Set for July Wedding
July 10 wedding planned in Schere Lutheran Church MABEL Minn Barbara Housker of Long Beach Calif betrothed to Joseph B Ormiston son of Santa Barbara Calif The engagement announced by Mr and Mrs Rueben Housker lists wedding date and venue details.
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Mabel
Minn
Barbara Housker
Long Beach
Calif
Joseph B. Ormiston
Rueben Housker
Schere Lutheran Church
Darryl Ormiston
Santa Barbara
Springtime swindles warn homeowners against door to door repair offers
The National Better Business Bureau cautions that seasonal trends bring hot samples of scams by itinerant repairmen and con artists. They warn to read written contracts, get multiple estimates, and beware deals pitched as low prices in the neighborhood while noting the risk of shoddy work and high final costs.
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Polly
Sandy
National
Better Business Bureau
National Better Business Bureau
Mallys announce engagement of Diane Kay to Robert Thompson
Early June notice from Vi roqua Wisconsin states Diane Kay Mally of Janesville plans to wed Robert S. Thompson of Vi roqua. Both will graduate in June from Luther College Decorah Iowa with Diane an art major and Robert a history major. Wedding set for Saturday June 5 at St John’s Lutheran Church Janesville.
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Viroqua
Wis
Vernon A. Mally
Janesville
Diane Kay
Robert S. Thompson
Archie Thompson
Diane
Luther College
Decorah
Iowa
Mr. Thompson
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Stortz Announces Nellie Teresa Stortz Engagement
Bride elect Nellie Teresa Stortz of Mabel Minnesota will wed Ronald J. Kruse son of Mr and Mrs Martin Kruse. Nellie works at St Marys Hospital Rochester Minnesota and Ronald farms. Their wedding is set for Saturday May 29 at 10 30 a m at St Olafs Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson Iowa.
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Mabel, Minn
Henry Stortz
Nellie Teresa
Ronald J. Kruse
Martin Kruse
Fort Atkinson
Iowa
Miss Stortz
St. Mary’s Hospital
Rochester
Minn
St. Olaf’s Catholic Church
Silk Knit Shirt Says It Travels Best
A black silk knit shirt is pitched as a woman’s ideal travel companion. It folds without wrinkling and occupies little suitcase space, suiting any climate and destination.
Oil and Vinegar Dressing Recipe Note
To pop up oil and vinegar dressing for salad add a generous pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick. The tip suggests keeping oil as the base and seasoning with cayenne to enhance flavor.
Cooks Debate Light Wafers With Separated Eggs
Some cooks assert waf fles are lightest when batter uses eggs with yolks and whites separated and well beaten. Different methods are discussed in kitchen guidance of batter mixing and texture goals.
Engagment Planned for Linda Carlone in Sparta
Linda Carlone of Sparta becomes engaged to Richard Yanke son of Mr and Mrs Fred Yanke. Richard works at Southside Machine Company in Sparta. Wedding plans set for Saturday June 12.
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Sparta
Wis
Linda Carlone
Richard Yanke
Raymond Carlone
Yanke
Fred Yanke
Richard
Southside Machine Company
Graduation Time Party Time For All
Graduation time is described as a festive moment blending pride in past achievements with farewell sadness. Suggestions include centerpieces with loose flowers that can be given away, waxed owls with mortarboards, diplomas on ribbons, and varied corsage color schemes using red and white roses and blue bachelor buttons.
Fashionable tote bag with built-in shoe pocket and umbrella
An attractive tote bag designed for rainy days includes a side pocket that holds a small umbrella and a compartment for shoes. The compact accessory combines practicality and style for wet weather use.
Add taste to oatmeal with honey and banana
A simple idea to please kids at breakfast. Mix plain oats with honey and sliced bananas for a sweeter, appealing bowl.
Sleepy Shower Routine For a Gentle Spa Experience
A calming shower method uses a slow spray and lukewarm water. Step into the shower and let the soothing spray relax the body while lathering and rinsing slowly before resting under the flow for a few minutes.
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