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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 05, 1940
Page
2
Practical home mending notes advise reinforcing worn edges with wide tape on sheets and towels, replacing top portions of curtains, unseen repairs on wool garments, darning stockings with boiled silk for longevity, and starting button sewing from the right side to reduce stress on threads.
Alice Marble, known as Pinky, follows coach Eleanor Tennant’s guidance to stay slim and healthy. She avoids overeating, eats vegetables, drinks lemon juice, and trains year round with daily jump rope while maintaining an easy rhythm on court.
A Kansas City couple sought a marriage license and the bride dictated an oath for her husband. The vow bound him to stay home at night, abstain from cards and alcohol beyond his wife’s allowance, and to let her be boss in every way as witnesses looked on.
Lee Hollister returns from abroad to find Matt Blair dead by his own hand at Circle V ranch. Virginia Bradish now runs the ranch and faces pressure to sell to Milton Bradish as Stanley plots to gain control. Virginia confronts jealousy and danger as Bradish’s son presses power while Lee pursues truth and protection.
A British Canadian cast leaves Churchill Manitoba for the Eastern Arctic to shoot the British movie 49th Parallel starring Elizabeth Bergner Leslie Howard and Raymond Massey. The full dress expedition marks the first Arctic filming by a motion picture company. All crew except Bergner join by boat at one shilling a month while Bergner travels by airplane. Massey and Howard sail on a later vessel.
A nostalgic food column urges using more apples to support Canadian farmers and revenue. It describes sun drying methods for firm apples, notes on apple juice for baking and beverages, and offers recipes for Jellied Apples with Raisins and Apple Ginger Conserve, including steps and ingredients.
Dress pattern for a school dress with a front opening, flare skirt, white collar and cuffs, and bishop or puff sleeves. Includes bolero for cool days and sizes 6 through 14. Requires yardage listed for 35 inch fabric and contrasting material. Send twenty cents to Louise Lennox in Toronto with size and pattern number.
An Ohio sportsman took his Irish setter to Texas. The dog disliked the new surroundings and vanished for ten months. It reappeared 1,500 miles away at its old home in good condition.
Readers invited to send personal letters to Miss Sadie B. Chambers at 73 West Adelaide Street Toronto. She welcomes topic ideas, pet peeves, and requests for recipes or menus. include SASE if a reply is desired.
Woollens should be aired regularly to deter moths and larvae. Give garments air, brush thoroughly, and store in cedar chests or tight bags after cleaning. Prevention beats chemicals, and brushing restores nap and softness to woolen fabrics.
Design trends move away from harsh Early Modern packing case lines toward graceful curves and carvings. Off white blond woods pair with walnut, suntan tones, and pastel fabrics. Modern vanity tables emphasize function over glamour and aim for a simpler, more approachable look.
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