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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1947
Page
3
Railroads push streamliners as modern palaces on wheels with improved comfort and safety. New coaches feature Sleepy Hollow seating, individualized reading lights, color themed interiors, and a redesigned diner. Advances include firelock couplers, double pane glass, lightweight alloys, and automated braking aids.
Miss Clara Truesdail known as Aunt Clara has lived in the Hotel Truesdail in Carlyle Illinois for 90 years. The hotel, built by her father in 1857, remains a family run house with a lobby glass case honoring historic guests and civic pride. She hopes to celebrate her 100th birthday in five years at the hotel.
Norfolk's azalea gardens span eighty acres along Lakes Norfolk and offer a spring pageant from March to June. With over 50 000 azaleas plus dogwood and wildflowers, the park system locale draws up to 13 000 visitors daily at peak. The gardens survived wartime encroachment when the army paused building plans in 1942.
Franklin firefighters bungled two calls as they drove to the Hicks residence by a wrong road and found neighbors already fighting a blaze there. Meanwhile a nearby dairy barn burned out of control.
Corvallis justice court acquitted pilot John R. Cattron of chasing geese by airplane near the Corvallis airport. Maquoketa plans two runways and a hangar as construction begins. A pheasant hatchery in Greenwood uses air express to ship poults to several states with no losses. Iowa Flying Farmers exceed 500 members, leading rural aviation efforts with a monthly magazine. The Hicks family planes and licenses spark debate over private aviation use. Wisconsin considers penalties for drunken pilots. Illinois farmers urge snow white grass for runway turf. Consolidated Vultee Convair 240 to be delivered in June as a 40-seat, 300 mph transport. New 10-cent air letter service to all parts of the world starts April 29.
Slim Waister describes a wee-waisted junior frock ideal for June graduation. The design features two lace edged sleeves and a full dirndl skirt, suited for dates and summer wear with multiple pattern sizes and yardage requirements. Send your order to:
An ordinary dish mop dusts coil bed springs during spring cleaning. Clean suede hats and bags before storing. Sponging with vinegar removes grease stains and brushing restores nap when dry. Winding a window shade uses a keyhole method to free hands. Jersey garments dried in towels to remove moisture. Hangers used while damp to prevent stretching. Clean refrigerators with baking soda solution. one teaspoon per quart of water to counteract odors.
Umbrellas fold damp and mildew. Open to dry after rain then store in a cool dry place. Proper airing prevents leaks and extends life.
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