Dooley McFarlane Faces a Court for Richard’s Death Question
Julia McFarlane clings to hope that her missing husband Richard may still be alive after twenty five years. Her father in law John I McFarlane opposes declaring him dead and pushes for legal action. Spencer Gordon, Jill and Ric’s acquaintance, arrives as Jill grows closer to the Air Corps officer. Dave Patterson, a neighbor and former suitor, contemplates life, love, and the toll of war on the McFarlane family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia (Dooley) McFarlane
Richard
John I. McFarlane
Ric
Jill
Spang Gordon
Leutenant
Julia
Spang
John I
Dooley
McFarlane
McFarlanes
Dave Patterson
Power
Bass
Julia McFarlane
A McFarlane
Desuetude
Dave
Pattersons
Air Corps
Spencer Gordon
TVA
T.S
Gordon
Ridley Field
Tennessee
Mississippi
Cadet Corps
Delta
Foster
Mr. Corbett
Farmyard Nostalgia Returns At Restored House
Dave recalls his old homestead as he arrives at a renovated farm, the white house glowing under aged trees. The dew on roofs and the scent of pigs and hay evoke memories of the past, contrasting with a newly pillared entrance and bright drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
Arabia Gifts to Truman Puzzle of Sword and Dagger
Amir Saud presented Harry Truman with a bejeweled sword and dagger from his father, sparking questions about the gift. The piece notes the odd exchange includes a letter from the Imperial Poobah of Saudi Arabia and mocks political figures while questioning how the items might be used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amir Saud
Saudi Arabia
Harry Truman
White House
Prince Saud
Harry
Poobah
Special Occasion Blouses pattern 8123 for sizes 12 to 20
Two elegant simple blouses ideal for special occasions. Patterns use few pieces and little fabric in fabrics from white to pastels. Pattern No 8123 covers sizes 12 14 16 18 20 with 144 yards needed for size 14 and 35 or 39 inch fabric.
Practical Household Hacks From The Past
A collection of thrift tips covers mending shirts with razor blades patterns, repurposing towels as table mats, removing rubber heel marks with turpentine, and rust removal with steel wool and kerosene. It also suggests under stair cupboards for bulky items, noting door concealment, counting wallpaper rolls, sweeping glass into a can, and care for nylons including washing before wear.
Back Home Things and Memories From A Bygone Era
The piece recalls kerosene lamps at Grandmother Johnson’s home on Sylvan Avenue and childhood routines around lighting and chores. It ends with notes on football rules, cheerleaders, radio static, and conductor Artur Rodzinski leaving the New York Philharmonic for the Chicago Symphony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Edison
Grandmother Johnson
Sylvan Avenue
Lutz
Dad
Artur Rodzinski
New York Philharmonic
Chicago Symphony
Rodzinski
New York Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arabia
Mrs. Truman
Taft
Mr. Truman
Joe Martin
Hen Wallace
The
New Republic
Chester Rice
Alma Denny
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
Thea
O Sullivan
America
RISP
Gorer
Kellogg’s
U.S
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