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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1947

Page

3

Study in Contrasts Lush Tropics and Frozen Arctic Parks

Overseas parks show stark variety in U S system Hawaii National Park on Maui and Hawaii contrasts with Mount McKinley National Park in Alaska. Tropics offer perpetual spring with towering ferns and bright birds while McKinley endures a brief warm summer and rugged high latitude scenery.

Tropics Arctic United States Hawaii National Park Hawaii Maui Hawaiian Archipelago Mount McKinley National Park Alaska McKinley

National Parks Ninth In a Series

The article surveys Hawaii National Park on Hawaii and Haleakala on Maui with volcanic highlights from Kilauea and Mauna Loa. It notes Mount McKinley National Park in Alaska created in 1917 with Denali and nearby peaks, plus summer access and Alaska Highway permit details.

Hawaii National Park Congress National Park Service Kilauea Mauna Loa Haleakala Maui Halemaumau Mokuaweowee Pacific Hilo Mount Mckinley National Park Alaska Mount McKinley McKinley

Vandals Damage Public Parks Across Nations

Washington report cites Newton B. Drury noting annual visitor damage in national parks. He points to Statue of Liberty monument and Yellowstone as examples, with paint and enclosures preventing vandalism at Liberty. In Yellowstone delicate springs suffer debris causing explosions and pool destruction.

Washington National Parks Newton B. Drury National Park Service Statue of Liberty National Monument Yellowstone National Park Erty

Colorful Nicknames Among Female Underworld Names

FBI files reveal unusual nicknames for women in organized crime circles. Cotton Patch Molly Bowlegged Bessie Iron Foot Florence Butcher Knife Lizz High Ball Lill Mustache Annie appear in summaries of aliases used by female characters investigated by authorities.

Cotton Patch Molly Bessie Florence Lizz High Ball Lill Annie Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Barrell House Shorty Lewie Frenchy Willie Nelson Lester M. Gillis Owl Basil Hugh Banghart Pollynose Kator Touhy

Youth to Mow Lawn as Punishment for Prank

In Columbus Ohio a 13 year old boy is ordered by a juvenile court to mow Mrs. Frank Bangert’s lawn all summer as punishment for stuffing a 17 inch garden snake into her home after being denied permission to string a toy telephone line across her property. The case highlights a quirky sentence in a juvenile court.

Columbus Ohio Frank Bangert

Sewing Circle Patterns Bow-Tired Frock in Stripes

A crisply tailored shirtwaist dress features a hem buttoning design, cap sleeves, and peplum flaps for a stylish summer look. The striped frock aims for a casual yet polished silhouette suitable for warm weather activities.

Household hints on shopping and cleaning mirrors

The article offers practical tips for shopping trips and home care. It advises packing an extra pair of stockings, soaking tired feet, drying and massaging, removing stains with boiling sour water and soap, cooling starch with ice, cleaning hard water deposits with vinegar water, and praises mirrors for enhancing room charm and ambience.

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