Weaving Stays Central to Joseph Duta Family Craft
New London couple preserves a long tradition of weaving with a four harness loom. They plan a brown and gold wool coverlet in the Double Star and Table pattern using three strips and 95 inch lengths. The project reflects generations of English German and Austrian heritage and their six children have already received handmade rugs.
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New London
Joseph Dutas
Duta
Authorities Advise On Practical Christmas Tree Trimming
Officials offer decorating guidance linking tree trim styles to height. Tall trees should feature a drape effect with horizontal lines while shorter trees suit a vertical motif. The guidance stresses proportion and balance in holiday displays.
Yule Log and Hospital Anniversary Set for Christmas Events
Fisher‑Titus Memorial Hospital hosts an 8 p.m. Wednesday Christmas party in the auditorium for the women's auxiliary and volunteers with games and refreshments. The hospital opens its anniversary celebration with a Sunday open house, as the 10th year event. Carry‑On Discussion Club plans a Christmas party Monday at Miss Hilda Schlader's home with a 6:30 p.m. potluck and gift exchange. Albert V. Sadacca, Chicago Christmas tree light pioneer with 50 years in the field, explains trimming trees from top to bottom and how to string lights, tinsel, beads, and ornaments for a dazzling display.
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Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital
Hilda Schlader
Harry Notzinger
Albert V. Sadacca
New Merit Badges for Boy Scouts of America
Paul H. Pheiffer, president of Firelands Area Council, says 11 Merit Badges cover vocational and hobby subjects from agriculture to world brotherhood. Revised requirements include aviation, cooking, firemanship, personal fitness, and soil and water conservation. Newest badges are computers and engineering. top badges remain swimming, cooking, first aid. More than 1,600,000 badges earned nationally in a year.
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Boy Scouts of America
Paul H. Pheiffer
Firelands Area Council
World Brotherhood
Pheifer
Norwalk High Grad Conkey Completes Basic Training
Airman Michael A. Conkey, son of Mrs. Gertrude E. Conkey of Norwalk, completed basic training at Lackland AFB Texas. He will report to the Air Force Technical Training Center at Lowry AFB Colorado and is a 1967 Norwalk High School graduate.
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San Antonio
Michael A. Conkey
Gertrude E. Conkey
Milan Ave
Norwalk
Lackland Afb
Tex
Air Force Technical Training Center
Lowry Afb
Colo
Conkey
Norwalk High School
White Joe Garden Club Announces Holiday Meeting
Clarkfield reports the White Joe Garden Club will meet December 27 at Mrs. Ben Booth’s home with a potluck lunch and gift exchange. Readings include Christmas or New Year pieces. New member Mrs. Welch welcomed. Mrs. Meredith hosted in November.
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Clarksfield
White Joe Garden Club
Ben Booth
William Meredith
William Welch
Joseph Nestor
Jean DeHaven
Death Valley
Calif
Norwalk
Fair Grounds
Myron Allgood
Turkeys Still Plentiful in Weekend Food Guide
Washington editors report ample meat and poultry supplies for the weekend with broiler-fryer chickens and turkeys leading protein bargains. Ground beef steaks roasts pork roasts and spare ribs ham and bacon are plentiful along with fish sticks and frozen fillets. Cabbage and potatoes remain widely available while lettuce onions and radishes appear in some areas. Apples grapefruit and oranges lead the fruit supply.
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Departments of Agriculture and Interior
United Press International
Washington
UPI
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