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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1947
Page
7
Treating Wounds explains immediate care for a cut hand with soap and water, peroxide, and warm salt soak. It advertises booklet No 81 by Weekly Newspaper Service offering 40 pages on home nursing including contagious diseases pregnancy post operative care and emergencies for 25 cents, address 243 Wirth St New York.
A terse exchange between a husband and wife ends with a warning that the wife will be happier if she does not test the household hierarchy. The dialogue emphasizes control and implied consequence in domestic life.
A brief dialogue contrasts male and female reactions to flattery with a witty complaint that men see bad drivers when in control while women are blamed for failures in conversation. The exchange uses humor about gender expectations and social interaction.
A sprightly girl enters a crowded bus and stops a young man from giving up his seat. She smiles and insists she does not need the seat while he grimaces and says he is getting off at this stop.
The Bald Knob Easter sunrise service in Makanda Illinois spotlights a growing cross project. Rev William H Lively and Wayman Presley lead the effort with Easter Service Inc owning the site, planning a 150 foot cross and chapel rooms atop Bald Knob and broadcasting the 6:30 to 7:30 a m service on WJPF and WLS. The fundraiser seeks 10,000 for land and cross construction as thousands gather for faith and world peace prayers.
A wide-ranging look at aviation in 1940s America describes Mrs. Eva Barlow at 90 flying as a veteran and amassing thousands of miles, Gorefield Monts new guard squadron, Robert Beckman's 120 mile commute and 17th birthday pilot license, La Crosse Wis new million dollar airport with three runways, Northwest Airlines stopovers, and safety surveys by the Civil Aeronautics Administration to gauge personal flying risk. It also notes moonshine raids using planes in South Carolina and birds fed from planes during New York winter.
Rapid City to Mystic railroad once famed for 14 circle worth curves seeks to abandon its 35 mile line. The Rapid City Black Hills and Western Railroad asks permission to discontinue service and cites engineering climbs of 1790 feet across 20 miles and 105 bridges.
Dr. R R Spencer of the National Cancer Institute said several promising leads for cancer treatment have emerged across fields. The institute is testing synthetic chemicals with some effects seen in animals and limited human use. Trials on advanced patients run with Lankenau Hospital Philadelphia.
Stevenage residents secure a legal victory blocking Lewis Silkin's order for government purchase of 6 100 acres including the town. Justice Sir Stephen Henn Collins halted the plan to remake Stevenage into London's first satellite under a Greater London plan with a projected population of 60 000.
CHICAGO three navy officers report a new vest type safety harness for aircraft. It covers 156 square inches versus 76 for standard harnesses and distributes the impact load over a larger area. The harness material can stretch to reduce shock. Officers: Comm. Howard R. Bierman Lt. Russell M. Wilder Lt. Harper K. Hellems.
Pattern 573 shows transfer of 12 motifs from 114 by 2 inches to 644 by 744 inches. The note highlights a bright and fascinating simple stitchery theme.
A health tip promotes using the juice of one California Sunkist lemon in water first thing each morning to stimulate regular bowel action without harsh laxatives. The note highlights vitamin C, fatigue fight, cold resistance, appetite boost, and digestive aid, urging a 10 morning trial.
A nationwide travel and charge plan will be launched by New York Central and 31 other railroads. Individuals and companies may obtain credit cards to buy railroad, Pullman and parlor car tickets with monthly billing. Most East railroads will join, but Pennsylvania plans no immediate adoption.
A simple wire fence divides union and non union laborers at Houston’s large sewage treatment plant. Mayor Oscar Holcombe urged the building trades council to place the project on track for public health, and the AFL council agreed to deploy workers if the fence was built.
Major General Erskine urged continuation of state county and community veterans advisory centers for at least another year and a half. He said the centers have saved the federal government and communities millions of dollars.
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