Christmas Tree Farmer Builds 20,000 Acre Oregon Peninsula Nursery
Shelton Washington AP Christmas tree grower Fred Peste began in 1923 and now runs The Douglas Fir Christmas Tree Co with Clarence Stohr. The operation spans 20 000 acres and plans to ship over 300 000 trees this season earning more than a quarter million dollars. Frost in 1955 damaged 85 000 trees.
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Fred Peste
Peste
Washington
Olympic Peninsula
West
Southwest
Hawaii
Mexico
Clarence Stohr
Douglas Fir Christmas Tree Co
Sunday Sardine and Avocado Greens Plate
A light Sunday night supper features Maine sardines arranged with avocado slices on crisp greens. Garnish with a lemon wedge and large glossy ripe olives for a refreshing cold plate.
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Maine
Kennedy Family Heads to Florida for Christmas Holidays
Mrs. John F. Kennedy escorts Caroline and John Jr. to Arlington grave before flying to Palm Beach for the holidays. The family plans to gather at Joseph P. Kennedy’s home. Secret Service and police provide heavy security at Palm Beach International Airport. The Kennedy party will stay at an oceanfront mansion loaned by friend C. Michael Paul.
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Palm Beach
Fla
John F. Kennedy
Joseph P. Kennedy
Kennedy
Great Britain
Palm Beach International
Christmas Luncheon and Gifts Held by Kent 4-H HDU
The Kent Homemakers Home Demonstration Unit hosted a Christmas luncheon at Mrs. John Larson’s home with 14 members present. A business meeting followed and gifts were exchanged. Mercy Hospital sent thanks for a box of stuffed toys and funds were given to the Unit led Fund and HDU building repair. Ten Cheecha kos HDU members held a Christmas party at Mrs. John Harris’s home with secret pal exchanges and new names drawn, planning a Jan. 15 meeting with Mrs. Harlan Miller and inviting guests.
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Kent Homemakers Home Demonstration
John Larson
Eugene Breese
Mercy Hospital
United Fund
HDU
Cheechakos Home Demonstration Unit
John Harris
Jack Johnson
Harlan Miller
Chestnuts In Creamed Dishes A Flavorful Time-Honored Trick
Culinary tip notes adding sliced drained water chestnuts to creamed chicken or turkey lends crisp texture and subtle sweetness to classic dishes. The crunch contrasts with tender meat, brightening sauces and balancing richness.
Local Blood Center Lists Donors For December
The Douglas County chapter of the American Red Cross reports forty five donors at the Blood Center in Lawrence Memorial Hospital from December 1 to 17. The list includes Mary Elder George Hildebrand Marion Scheid Hortense Oldfather and many others with administration by physicians nurses and volunteers assisting the program.
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Douglas County
The
American Red Cross
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Mary Elder
George Hildebrand
Marion Scheid
Hortense Oldfather
Gerald Morris
Irene BE. Wagner
John Dougan
Gladys Hall
Harold Granes
Edwin Carter
Bob Sheade
Max Laptad
Robert Schwrtale
Lyle Wotan
Marvin Hubbard
Caroline Shultzon
Charles Ross
Roger Hitzeman
Homer Uroers
Oliver Stockwell Jr
Jaumita Hubbard
Lee A. Cohlinis
Harold Arthur Baker
Frank
Italian Type Mortadella Told To Be A Bologna
Italian type mortadella is made from finely chopped cured pork and beef with cubes of pork fat. It is seasoned with garlic, smoked at high temperatures and air dried. Pieces weigh four to eight pounds per the American Meat Institute. Serve on sandwiches or cold plates. For hot serving, brush barbecue sauce on a one to two pound cut and bake.
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American Meat Institute
Stew Casseroles Featured as Tray Fare
Stew served in individual casseroles topped with hot biscuit is praised as fine tray fare for meals.
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Jane Campbell
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Edith Harris
Vella Willams
Maxine Newman
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Grace Pearson
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