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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1947
Page
2
Lesson subjects and Scripture texts selected and copyrighted by International Council of Religious Education, by permission.
The lesson portrays Elijah as God’s courageous spokesman confronting Baal worship. It stresses open conflict, rebuilding the altar, and inviting divine display to prove the true God’s power. Elijah seeks no personal glory, only God’s honor and the open demonstration of faith.
Readers can craft small scatter rugs at home using old clothing and yardage. Cotton yarns yield durable tufted pieces, with backing from burlap or heavy fabric. Techniques include winding, fringe work, and varied pile depths to create diamond, lattice, or floral motifs.
The pattern is a two color traditional staircase hook rug with a black yarn outline along the center motifs. It can be worked from a transfer design and suits most rooms. The outside border uses dark shades while the oval center features a light background with a conventional bright color decoration.
ILTON BERLE concentrates on proving a successful radio program and raising two million dollars by year end. His NBC Tuesday show has renewed for summer and he’s raised a quarter of the goal while barnstorming with his troupe four nights weekly. He funds the Milton Berle Foundation of the Men's League in Aid of Crippled Children and eyes another million for the National Children's Cardiac Home in Florida.
Fashion notes stress more emphasis on higher heels as skirts lengthen. Designers present luxurious dress styles with lace like straps and intricate arrangements for the season.
The article notes a shift to pointed bustle shapes and navy blue as the season's popular color, with American prints appearing in pure silks for warm weather. It advises on outfits, from bare shoulder evening gowns to sheer net, and highlights open crown hats with floral motifs. It also mentions dressy boleros and decorative braiding as ways to refresh old garments.
Clem Me. Carthy recounts his 16th Preakness bid May 10 and laments being too tall to ride. Charles Chaplin’s Monsieur Verdoux draws mixed reviews. Eleanor Parker’s bobbed fringe from The Voice of the Turtle is a nightly chore for her husband. A pistol used by Bette Peis in The U. and other notes from films and horse racing fill this column.
Instructions and recipes for preserving strawberries through canning jams jellies marmalades and fruit mixtures. Includes Strawberry Marmalade Jelly Jam and Pineapple blends plus Strawberry Sherbet and Strawberry Ice Cream with methods for freezing and pantry tips.
A vintage menu item lists creamed chicken and mushrooms in croustade cases with slivered green beans potato chips avocado grapefruit salad and a strawberry sherbet beverage. The note mentions a recipe being provided.
To dry lettuce after washing use a small cloth bag and shake it to absorb water without bruising leaves. For even browning of pancakes on the griddle rub it with a bag of salt to reduce smoking and ease cleaning.
Do not cook soups with herbs for long periods as herbs lose flavor. Add herbs just before serving to preserve aroma. Use pots and pans that fit burners to maximize heat. Do not remove liquid grease from floors. Pour water on spots and scrape fat with a knife.
The piece notes the fashion shift to flare and fan-flare skirts as government restrictions ease. It highlights pencil fits making a comeback with accordion pleats and urges longer hems around 15 inches from the floor, warning of outdated looks if not updated.
A distressed narrator describes the chilling task of hosting a party. The eve grows late as guests arrive quietly yet the hostess faces an awkward hush. She frets over mixers and music and fears the night will be a loud, uncomfortable affair.
Remove your leg makeup by massaging the legs with cold cream The liquid stockings will leave a trace and your leg skin will be smooth for the next pair of film hose Ledger Syndicate WNU Features.
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