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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1950
Page
3
The peak time to use peaches is now as supplies shrink this summer. The 1950 crop is about 25 percent below last year, with several major growing regions yielding less than half typical harvests. Most peaches on the market are cling stones suited for pickling or slicing for desserts, not whole canning.
A reader suggests a kitchen economy tip advising to separate yolks and whites for an omelet, beat and fold, cook with lid on, and avoid turning when bottom cooks. It also covers using dry skim milk in packaged puddings by mixing powder with milk then adding water.
London reports at the sixth international congress of radiology on peacetime uses of radioactive atoms to combat cancer. Dr. D. W. Smithers and Dr. J. H. Muller described injections of radioactive gold and other isotopes into abdomens and bladders, with early results showing reduced swelling and improved condition in some patients. techniques include plastic bladder bags and radioactive wires, with cautious notes that cures are not yet proven. Other isotopes like iodine and phosphorous show partial benefits in thyroid cancer, leukemia, and lymph gland cancers, aiding diagnosis and potential extension of life in some cases.
Milton Sullivant, president of three candidate committees, campaigned in the city yesterday for his husband, a KU law graduate and former football captain, who once worked for a local lawyer and later served as county attorney. the couple lived in Eudora and commuted to Lawrence.
Work will commence on US 2 near Augusta from Ellerade south and west to Au H McMaray, resident engineer, directing traffic during the extensive project. The area will see necessary detours and temporary turns as construction proceeds along the route.
The State Highway Commission approved 37 bids totaling over 711000 for road construction and maintenance in northwest and north central Kansas, with one bid rejected as excessive. About 400000 of the work is construction and maintenance without federal aid, under Gov. Carlson's long range program. Major contracts cover K-18 in Graham and Rooks counties, US-183 in Rooks, and 6 miles of bituminous sealing on K-14 K-17 and K-18 across five counties, including two new bridges and erosion control measures. A. F. Reis of Topeka won a43.5k bid for replacing gravel sections on K-9 between Beloit and Concordia.
Home economists from the U S department of agriculture explain sugar preserves fresh fruits for canning or freezing and maintains flavor and texture. Cane and beet sugars are equally suitable for jams relishes and baking with refined sugar identical chemically. No sugar type improves jelly over another. Most states cooperate with the U S Geological Survey in mapping slate territory.
Entry blanks and advance programs for the Sixth Annual Lawrence Horse Show, August 25-27 at Haskell Institute, have been sent to prospective participants. Show secretary Mrs. John W. Brand notes entries close at 6 p.m. Friday. The event is co sponsored by the Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce and Hilltop Riding Club with Douglas County 4 H and Vocational Fair. The Kansas Walking Horse Association will hold its second annual contest. There is no stall rent. trophies and five ribbons awarded in each of 27 classes. An extra day has been added to the show.
The event runs three days with local horse men featuring on the first night August 25. The queen will be crowned on August 27, with the winner representing Lawrence in the American Royal Queen contest in Kansas City this fall.
Advice notes par boiling green peppers before stuffing to cut baking time. Suggests serving a puffy omelet with tomato sauce for hot weather, outlining quick, practical kitchen tips for homemakers.
Miss Johnson of Kansas State College in Manhattan notes rising home sewing as more miles of electric lines appear. She advises a dedicated sewing center with lighting and storage, linking three fourths of farm families who own machines to a growing market for teens seeking affordable, up to date wardrobes and fashion fabrics.
A newspaper note describes an over-the-counter trade trend where any girl or woman who sews or creates fashions, fabrics, and notions for home use will sew for herself and her family. The text emphasizes self-sufficiency in home sewing and fashion by women.
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