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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1949
Page
7
A new embroidery kit titled Linens Interest offers 22 motifs and transfer patterns from 1 by 6 inches to 10 inches. It features charts photos and concise directions to simplify needlework for crafters.
A Dayton breeder states American farms supply about half of Persian lamb fur used in the United States. Starting with two ewes and a ram, a farmer can raise enough lambs for a coat in five years. Persia has Karakul sheep with fur and wool but does not export the fur to the U S.
Madeline Rose Hosmer Brenner of Atlanta leads a national push to teach store clerks a bold print-writing system. Based on straight lines and simple shapes, the method aims to eliminate mixed deliveries like skirt instead of shirt. The 36 page booklet guides training for up to 60 supervisors at a time.
Oslo reports Norway has transformed whaling into a scientific industry with a yearly payoff around 60 million dollars. Floating factories travel to the Antarctic each winter returning in spring with 160000 metric tons of whale oil and refrigerated steaks, while whale meat appears in multiple forms.
Moscow says a new documentary reports 29 000 Soviet citizens were over 100, more than any other country. It highlights centenarians in the Caucasus and Moscow, including Mamsyr Kiyat aged 147 with sixty descendants. It also notes 125 year old Dzhadzh Khagba and 111 year old Osman Dzeniya.
London chemists face at least a ten week wait to be paid for free prescriptions under Britain's health plan. In March fourteen thousand of sixteen thousand signed-up chemists were paid for January prescriptions. The system adds taxes and varies fees, with checks by executive councils to ensure proper billing.
In Danville Maryland an 84 year old resident of the Hendricks county home is barred from attending Canterbury College to continue his education. Superintendent Ira Plasters defends the restriction citing resident resentment and reports of conflict among inmates. County commissioners appear inclined to support the superintendent.
LOS ANGELES A graying 48 year old former film idol Nils Asther now works as a $1 an hour delivery clerk delivering election equipment to polling places. Once a top romantic star earning $5,000 weekly, he moved back to Hollywood from New York 14 months ago and sought steady work after film opportunities faded.
PORT WASHINGTON WIS A fire engine roared along Garfield street as firefighters sought more directions. They found a home with no telephone and called from a neighbor. The blaze was out when units returned, prompting the owner to protest that they asked for a phone, not for information about the fire.
The article reports that Speaker Sam Rayburn and Majority Leader John McCormack sent key Republicans and Democrats home for a 10 day Easter break to refresh amid threats of a G O P Dixie coalition against Taft Hartley. Freshmen Taveriello and Wagner urge a tougher stance on Southern opponents of the Fair Deal. Morse gains quiet GOP influence as a potential 1952 vice president candidate. Barkley shares a joke at a Truman unity dinner.
Grantland Rice notes wide belief in multiple teams challenging for the National League title in April. Pirates, Dodgers, Braves, Cardinals and Giants all receive support from various fans and experts, with predictions from Art Rooney and Florida visitors. Remarks on Mets, Reds, and Yankee concerns follow as season previews unfold.
Pattern No. 8431 Sew Rite perforated pattern designed for juniors sizes 11 12 with a two piece dress and optional sleeve lengths. Features keyhole neckline scalloped side closing and a flared peplum with white sleeve and peplum bands.
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