King George Prefers Plain Ratcatcher Term at Callington Show
King George VI told visitors at the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show that plain ratcatcher is best, questioning the term rodent operator used by the Ministry of Agriculture. The piece notes the 1940 shift to a more formal title for pest prevention work and includes anecdotes from a pest control professional about appearances and trust in his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George VI
Winston ‘Churchill
Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show
Callington
Mary Morley
Ministry of Agriculture
Buckingham Palace
Ministry
George
Surrey
Ratfather
Peter Lyne
The
Christian Science Monitor
Corn Recipes From a Nation of Corn Enthusiasts
A vintage corn cookery feature offers varied uses of corn from corn fritter muffins to curried corn chowder and bean and corn scallop. It lists ingredients and steps for corn waffles and other corn dishes, highlighting bacon lined muffins and cheese souffle as seasonal ideas.
Concealing Neighbors with Trees and Shrubs in Garden Design
The article discusses how to reduce privacy invasions from nearby garages, tall houses, and clothes lines by using selective plantings. It warns against oversized evergreens and suggests shade or flowering trees such as elm honey locust or maple to create distance without clutter.
Garden Arbor and Lattice Solutions for Small Property
A backyard guide explains using flowering trees and an arbor to create screens and shade while preserving outdoor living space. It covers fencing options along garage borders, side yards, and narrow strips with hedges, lattice screens, and plant borders to hide views and enhance curb appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attelon
Schoolteacher Becomes CE kitchen Dynamo at Exhibition
Mrs. F C Pierson, widow and former Beeton postmaster’s wife, bakes 20 fruit cakes daily for the Big Fair luncheons and gatherings, makes 36 000 cookies, 100 gallons of salad dressing, and runs pantry and kitchen duties. She teaches languages at South River Continuation School in the term ahead and has a long history in Beeton and Tottenham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Pierson
C.N.E
Beeton
Ont
Roo
Tottenham
Kate Aitken
Juota
Women’s
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King George
Raymond
Clapper
Eve
Portland Mason
James Mason
Pamela
Miss Mason
Gait LN
Peenen
Robert Stamey
Young Stamey
Molson
Ontario
Sutton
Bellevilli
Peterboro Ingersoll
Zurich
Dresden
Rodney
COE Hill
Maredale
Ohsweken
Park Hill
Norwich Blyth Schomberg
Listowel
Arthur Aylmer Mitchell Brussels
Harriston Caledonia
Bolton Leamington
MT. Brydges
Markham
Teeswater
Grand Valley
Erin Burford Norwood
Woodbridge
Alvinston
Ancaster
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