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Newspaper

Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1948

Page

8

General Knowledge Quiz Challenge From a Vintage Broadcast

A dated quiz item lists questions on kerosene freezing farm product value rainfall to snow conversion sunlight in December church membership among Americans ocean cable miles gallon volume in cubic inches holding Martinique year and type of the San Francisco Oakland Bridge.

United States Hemisphere America Martinique West Indies France San Francisco-Oakland

Answers to common trivia questions

Yes. All liquids will freeze if the temperature is low enough. Ten inches. December. The pilchard, the young of which is known as the sardine. Over one billion pounds are caught every year. Approximately 53 per cent. About 300,000 miles. 231 cubic inches. Since 1635. Suspension.

Longshop Hour Inspires Daydreams On a Broadway Rush

A female piano teacher confesses love and ambition after a traffic stop on a sunny April day. She recalls radio host Tom ONeill and a crush on Corporal Charles Brent, a bassoonist turned soldier, as she balances teaching seven kids and possible romance.

It's the Law and a Singing Cop on the Air

A woman recalls a traffic stop on Broadway that leads to a radio audition boost. Tom O'Neill, known as The Singing Cop, reveals he arranged her chance on The Longshop Hour after Miss Miles falls ill. She prepares for a 6:30 p.m. recital and reflects on respect for law and order.

O'Neill Broadway Beryl Thompson Mr. Burnham O’neill Studio B Tom O'Neill

The Genius for Admiration Prompts a Life Change

A friend praises another man known for his warm, admiring nature that wins people quickly. The piece argues that admiring rather than criticizing can change one’s outlook, urging a one day experiment to seek praise, avoid fault finding, and experience sunlight-like positivity.

Be Sor International Uniforts Sunday School Lesson

Devotional reading notes reference LOUIE B. MEWTON with scripture citations from John 14 25 26 Acts 2 1 4 3 1 4 31 Galatians 5 22 26 and Ephesians 10 20.

Uniforts Louie B. Mewton Reginald J. Campbell God the Father God the Son

Power of the Holy Spirit in Peter Acts Bravery

A devotional article argues the 20th century should mirror the Holy Spirit’s power. It centers on Peter healing a beggar in Acts, urges reliance on the Spirit over self, and cites Zechariah 4 6 and Galatians to urge Christians to pray, read, and trust in God.

Peter John God Zechariah Acts Paul

Simple tailored slip pattern with matching panties

Sewing Circle presents a simple, easy to follow slip pattern with few pieces and a sew chart. Optional lace edging shown. Poe No. 8002 offered in sizes 46 48 50 52 with 23 yards of fabric guidance and a fashion news feature.

Quick Home Crafts and Safety Tips

Fold a dishcloth to a square and crochet a bright edge to make a washable pot holder or table mat. When unplugging appliances, grasp the plug and pull, not the cord. Skim milk cleans paper lampshades by sponging on with a soft cloth. if the cloth stiffens the shade, avoid it. If soap and water can sponge, so can milk.

Home maintenance tips for dust protection and simple crafts

The article advises keeping the family sewing machine covered when idle to prevent dust. It explains dipping old scissors in hot water for slicing raisins and warns against moving a bathroom when adding a room due to plumbing costs. It notes risk of encroaching on neighbors and describes ironing monograms by placing them face down on a Turkish towel and pressing dry on the wrong side to lift the pattern.

Prize Winners in $100,000 Fram Contest Announced

The first five prizes in the $100,000 Fram Prize contest were awarded. Winners include Lloyd E. Matthews Jr. of Muskogee Oklahoma with a Lincoln sedan first prize. A. D. Barr of Lakewood Ohio with a Studebaker sedan. Margaret Bernhard of Columbus Ohio with a Mercury sedan. J Marshall Singer of Toronto Ontario with a Ford sedan. and William D. Bramham of Taft California with a Crosley sedan.

Lincoln Lloyd E. Matthews Jr North St Muskogee Oklo Studebaker A. D. Barr Wagar Ave Lakewood Ohio Mercury Margaret Bernhard Chesterfield. Rd Columbus J. Marshall Singer St.Clair Ave. East Toronto Ont Crosley William D. Bramham Tyler St Taft, Calif

Blankets Make a Thick Ironing Board Pad

Use old worn-out blankets to cover your ironing board. The heavy pile provides a snug pad for ironing and helps smooth out wrinkles with steady heat.

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Tailor's Tip: Secure Loose Threads Inside Garment

A brief sewing notice advises pulling dangling threads to the garment interior and tying them firmly to prevent fraying. It suggests trimming excess and turning the fabric edges inward for a neat finish.

Cleaning an Oven Stain with Ammonia Method

When spills stain the oven, apply household ammonia to the area and place a cloth saturated with ammonia on the bottom for several hours. Rinse the stained area with warm soapy water then with clear water and wipe dry.

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