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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1945
Page
6
A reader praises Molly for steadfast cheer and selfless strength through years of hardship, illness, and war, arguing her saintly steadiness keeps families intact. The piece urges women to embody Molly's care for others as postwar men return and homes rebuild.
A portrait of a remarkable wife who endured poverty and sorrow with buoyant spirit. She remained steadfast through hard times without seeking luxuries, contrasting with tales of unfaithful or undutiful spouses and highlighting quiet heroism.
Virginia Vale reports that war material scarcities affect Hollywood sword play as Warner Bros. may need armorers from outside the industry for Errol Flynn’s The Adventures of Don Juan. Swords used must be pre 1788 period. Jean Tighe known as G.I Jean aids servicemen. Dorothy McGuire favored for future Oscar. Selznick winners include Bergman Jones Fontaine Leigh Temple.
The article urges canners to harvest at peak season for best quality and to plan sugar use tightly due to rationing. It advises preserving fruit with less sugar when possible and to include jams and jellies for winter bread spreads in case butter supplies run low.
Recipes and instructions on canning rhubarb strawberries currants and jams, with steps for boiling water baths and pressure canning. Tips emphasize using ripe berries and fresh produce, packing hot jars, and preserving vitamins and minerals. Released by Western Newspaper Union.
After completing her first Monogram starter Divorce Kay Francis travels to the Caribbean to entertain servicemen before returning to Hollywood for Allotment Wives in May. Constance Bennett appears on Early Wilson's Mutual program with a chance to respond to sister Joan Edwards. Joan Edwards tours for OWI speeches in Europe, while Constance may trade barbs with Joan in public. Other notes include Jerome leaving CBS Crime Doctor for a six week Lake Louise vacation, Edith Arnold gardening in Belle Island and Prokofiev theme music for The FBI in Peace and War.
To block a new or freshly washed hand knit garment lay it between two heavy towels then pull to final measurements and pin. Trace outline on paper or cloth before washing to aid reshaping. Cover with a flat surface and weight until dry. A light steam press can finish the look without washing.
A simple frock of medium blue cotton rep transforms an old chair into a smart piece. Covers can be made for a whole set using the first piece as a pattern. Center back closing and inside ties secure the slip cover. Buttons are covered with the same material and bound buttonholes are quick to make.
In Tokyo a temple grounds hold 84,000 stone images of Jizo San or child Buddha, each about two feet tall and one foot wide, donated by a member of a Buddhist cult, illustrating fanatical devotion.
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