Fuzzy Buds and Household Fixes for Easy Living
A column of quick home tips covers growing pussy willow cuttings into new bushes, preserving dried buds with hair spray, using a foam pad with aluminum foil on an ironing board to avoid water spots, and wax-floor cleaning with a nonetreated dust mop. Additional notes cover draining noodles with a pancake turner, quick stews from leftovers, knitting tips for sock pairs, bridal shower pompons, stern bottle thinning for sauces, repurposing an attic piano stool as a dressing stool, and saving diluted rug shampoo for spot cleaning.
Far and Near Club Meeting at Mrs Birdie Macy Home
The Far and Near Club met at Mrs. Birdie Macy's home with a noon potluck. Mrs. Macy led the afternoon session while Mrs. J. C. Hannaman read The Good Old Days and members discussed modern progress. Gifts and next meeting plans were noted for April 2 at Valley View Community House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdie Macy
Gene Domnanish
Marvel Macy
Valley View Community House
Ottawa clubs unite for afternoon talks on gardening
The Tuesday program lists the GOLDEN AGE Group at Anchor Building with Ottawa horticulture study, the SACRED HEART Altar Society led by Mrs. Robert McDaniel at St. Joseph's Hall, and UNION CHAPEL Prayer Circle. Meetings begin at 2 p.m. with varied community interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Age Group
Ottawa Horticulture Study Club
Robert McDaniel
Sacred Heart Altar Society
St. Joseph’s Hall
Modern birdhouse design in Ruth Wyeth Spears pattern
A reader describes a modern birdhouse setup featuring Mrs Bluebird in a window scene. They note preferred angles and perches, a deep nest space, and a fake door. Pattern 481 provides actual-size guides. Birdhouse and Feeder Packet No 79 lists it for $1. Ottawa Herald Pattern Dept lists NAME ADDRESS with ZONE SIZE and STYLE NUMBER.
Saltherrings Soaked Overnight In Cold Water
A short note states that saltherrings must be soaked in cold water overnight. The instruction emphasizes cold-water soaking to rehydrate and prepare the ingredient.
Senior Club Dinner and Program at Youth Center
The Senior Club met Friday at the Youth Center for a carry-in dinner attended by 26. Mrs. Myrtle Graham led the session with a song led by Mrs. Margaret Williams at the piano. Devotions were given by Mrs. Fayetta Burnett, and reports on sick members were shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Graham
Margaret Williams
Fayetta Burnett
Flora Sherman
Henry
Conner Family Arrives in Ottawa After Navy Discharge
Socialettes report Mr. and Mrs. Carl D. Conner and children Carol Jean and Carl Jr. have come to Ottawa from Norfolk Virginia where he was recently discharged from the Navy. They are staying with Mrs. Conner's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Norton, at 113 Elm Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl D. Conner
Carol Jean and
Carl Jr
Ottawa
Norfolk
Navy
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Heloise
Marian Palmer
Edith G. Wellington
Mrs. D
Sue Zane
Joyce Lee
Janet Close
Main
Coronado
New
Motorola
Coronado 15
Beadlteas
Clinton
Union Chapel
By Ruth Wyeth Spears
Colby’s
S. Main
Black and Decker
NUZ Man Lumber CO
Slim
Reg
Husky
P.N. Hirsch & CO
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