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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1948

Page

3

Jittery kidnappers trapped in barber shop sting

Johnny the barber fills in for Tony as two aliases Ed and Dick enter seeking a quick trim. The men are 700 miles from the coast where they stole 50 000 in Transom money and plan a robbery. A tense escape ends with Sheriff Ike Williard arresting the brothers and Johnny noting the unloaded gun saved the day.

Lisie Tony Johnny F.B.I Dick Crane Ting Japan Hoover Ike Williard Ike Big City

Dance Missteps and Corny Crimes in a Weekend Washout

By Nancy Pepper a lighthearted survey catalogs dance missteps and partner parcel habits. It lampoons up and down pump handle arms disappearing acts and over sociable partners who shuffle partners to please everyone on the floor.

Don’t Skip Lunch Buy Easy Nutritious Home Dishes

Health tips urge regular meals to keep energy and digestion steady. The piece offers cottage cheese with fruit, simple leftovers repurposed into pies or croquettes, and several hot lunch ideas like Corn Scramble and Salmon Macaroni Salad, stressing planned leftovers and easy prep for families or solo homemakers.

How to Be Ready For Summer Entertaining

When guests drop in unexpectedly during warm weather keep cool by being ready with special foods in your refrigerator. A platter of chilled fruits is ideal for snacks and can be made festive with quickly baked ice box cookies.

Dainty Sandwich Fillings Prepared Ahead of Time

Fillings for finger or triangle sandwiches can be made in advance and kept well. Options include deviled ham with cream cheese, peanut butter with honey and orange juice, cream cheese with chopped nuts, liver sausage with chili sauce, dried fruits with honey and nuts.

Grandma Speakin' contest sparks local submissions

A Plain Dealing Louisiana note offers $5 to the first contributor of an acceptable saying or idea for Grandma Speakin. Submissions must be paid upon publication and sent to Margarine in Cincinnati.

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