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Newspaper
Petal Paper
Location
Petal, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1957
Page
2
Alton T Frank Bennett, 54, died after a car crossed the street and struck an electric filling station, while a pair of gloves with a small hole on the right forefinger was found. An ice storm had knocked down an electric wire.
A speaker vent describes a chaotic school day with six classes and 300 papers to grade. The narrator laments underpaid teachers, overcrowded halls, damaged property, and constant demands, ending with a call to the PTA and a plea for understanding.
The article describes local storm warning nets led by peace officers and community groups with U S Weather Bureau support. It details rapid, effective communication, sighting from high vantage points, and Jackson Mississippi Ground Observer Corps posts training recruits in spotting severe storms and coordinating warnings.
A Navy officer describes how the CACP system eases families grieving a seaman’s burial. Navy medical staff and 11 nurses plus 17 enlisted men attended full honors, while district commands coordinate rapid notification and assistance including life insurance, entitlements, and travel. Local Weather Bureau plans tie into civil leadership for community warning networks against tornado threats, urging public action and organized SEVERE WEATHER warning readiness.
Home Agent's Notes offers Christmas craft ideas for all ages. Make sparkling ornaments from detergen t and liquid plastic starch, reuse last year's cards for gift tags and decor, safe wiring reminders, and creative gift wrap ideas. Aunt Lou's Popcorn Cake recipe and festive centerpiece tips are included. A Navy duty station note marks support for families facing deployment.
Instructions outline candy making from molasses and corn syrup to coat popcorn and set in pans. Then seasonal vegetable dishes include Creole Green Beans with tomatoes and butter, Corn Fritters using corn and cream, and baked yams with orange rind and cornflakes.
Moderate oven at 350 degrees until tender. Cut yams in half, remove skins, mash with 2 tablespoons butter and orange rind. Whip with cream to light, fold in pineapple and pecans, refill gas shell with whipped mixture. Mix remaining butter into corn flakes, sprinkle on top, bake at 400 degrees until heated through.
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