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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1956
Page
9
A home dinner idea details baked stuffed vegetables using peppers, tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, and eggplant with a rich stuffing of crumbs or rice, meats, and seasonings. Vegetables are hollowed, steamed briefly, filled, brushed with buttered crumbs, and baked. Set with toast and sauce and a planned tomorrow menu including stuffed peppers and tomato sauce.
An informal essay recalls Alexander Graham Bell and etiquette of unannounced guests. It centers on a Minneapolis Saturday when old friends drop by, causing chaos as family plans collide with visitors and a birthday party. Amy Vanderbilt is invoked for guidance on handling lingering guests.
A simple guide describes mashing carrots and parsnips with turnips, then seasoning with salt pepper and butter before serving. The mix yields a tasty side dish suitable for various meals.
The article promotes sewing with man-made fur for coats and accessories. It advises using a cut-and-sew guide, avoiding notches, marking with chalk, loose machine tension, a size 14 needle, long stitches, and strong three-ply thread. It highlights a deep cloche hat and a large satchel bag as stylish options.
Dr George W Crane urges expectant mothers to avoid tobacco and alcohol as harmful to unborn babies. He cites medical views, contrasts doctors who deny risks, and explains how alcohol masks heart pain. He offers a relief booklet for breaking habits.
A simple home remedy cleans foggy aquarium sand by washing sand with detergent solution. Mix one third cup powdered detergent or two tablespoons liquid detergent with water and sand from a five gallon tank. Rinse until suds vanish and return sand to the tank.
Instructions state blankets and woolens can be hung in an electric dryer set to 140 degrees or higher. The heat kills moths eggs and larvae while the fan’s hot air deodorizes garments stored with moth balls.
The article describes window cleaning using clear water sometimes with ammonia or washing soda. It notes on very cold days cloths can be moistened with wood alcohol. It also suggests melting red cinnamon candies in water to create a pink tint for fresh fruit and enhance flavor when added before serving.
A reader confesses loss of faith in God and distrust of psychiatry amid 50 years of privilege and duty fearing helplessness. The columnist replies with a critique of snobbery and offers Saint Francis of Assisi’s prayer as guidance toward compassionate living.
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