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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1949
Page
7
Ma Lost The Key
A rural family turmoil centers on Jennie running away with her fiancé to the city sparking a clash with Elvira and Hiram. Elvira searches for the car key to stop the marriage and confronts Hiram who hints at subterfuge as the train nears departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earma
Jeff
Jennie
Hiram
Elvira
Elviry
WIN Features
Kathleen Norris on Marriage and European comparisons
The essay contrasts American views with French norms on marriage. A French professor discusses marriage as a chosen life with clear roles, responsibility, and family focus. He notes alimony is lower in France and that young couples rely on family guidance and steady routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merica
France
Scandinavias
Notre Dame schedules loom large as 1949 season nears
The piece outlines Notre Dame’s hard eight game slate with Southern Methodist Tulane and North Carolina among top opponents. It notes Navy Southern California Purdue Indiana Iowa Michigan State Washington as strong foes and previews Army Michigan battles and 1949 Navy prospects amid major programs like Oklahoma and Penn State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame
All
Southern Methodist
Tulane
North Carolina
Doak Walker
Kyle Rote
Vanderbilt
Justice
Art Weiner
Carl Snavely
Navy
California
Purdue
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan State
Washington
Michigan
Frank Leahy
Army
Stanford
Pennsylvania
Yeoman
Henry
Southern California
Duke
Princeton
Oklahoma
Bud Wilkinson
Staining Linoleum for Marbleized Blue Effect
Reader asks for a stain to recolor inlaid linoleum to deep blue while preserving the marble pattern. Answer: no stain exists. instead use stippling or spatter-dash finishes with background color and two-tone pattern. Prepare surface, test on scrap, and apply carefully for texture without paint.
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