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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1949
Page
2
In a domestic vignette the couple laments persistent starch in shirts despite a no starch plea. The wife blames the laundry, while the laundry insists on compliance, delivering stiff collars and hard cuffs that require careful handling. The debate over changing laundries surfaces amid stubborn starching.
A reflective verse on God as steadfast shield contrasts with a satirical tale about starch in laundries. A humorous interlude follows on video education and a promotion of televised college lectures led by Ira Hirschbaum at Hunter College.
The Benzo-drine inhaler controversy ended as manufacturers withdrew inhalers after a publicity campaign led by Drew Pearson and Congressman George Grant. The piece also scrutinizes John Maragon a controversial figure tied to the White House and U.S. Greek policy, suggesting indirect influence on the Truman doctrine for Greece.
A reflective column recalls summer and winter rumpus rooms from the author’s childhood, including swimming holes, berry patches, gardens, nuts, and wood piles. The piece contrasts past simple play with today’s youths and questions whether modern entertainments are an improvement. It also notes political debate over the Tydings bill and armed services cost cuts.
Betty Rosemary Pettit, born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, pursued acting after schooling in California and New York. She appears in Warners The Lady Takes a Sailor and Curtiz Young Man with a Horn after summer stock in Princeton. Paul Henreid promotes polio awareness while starring in Rope of Sand and supporting The Second Mrs Burton. Jean Crawford’s son Christopher praises his mother, who once collected six lizards. Helen Hayes returns to radio in Vectric Theatre and considers a Broadway run with her daughter. Jamie, the last acting family member, acted in The Corn in Green in Welsh forms.
In a tale of a writer and wife Aggie, Doug Pringle lands a lucrative contract with Midweek Fiction, enabling a Spur Lake camp purchase. They host guests, expand the cabin to a studio, and plan a simple life of work and hospitality while pursuing success.
Aggie guides the Hollands through Doug's new studio while he is away. Mrs. Holland peeks inside and notes no one is there as Aggie sighs at constant interruptions from friends and neighbors.
Doug Hollands returns home in high spirits claiming a new workroom in Goodwin's business district suited to his noisy labor. Aggie notes the Brants arrive tomorrow as Doug plans to show them the works and pretend he is away on business.
A numbered crossword list presents clues and partial answers across and down. Entries include varied themes such as geography city names, biblical characters, metals, and common nouns like tool and fragrance, with several entries requiring deletions or wordplay.
A compact list of crossword style clues with numbered items and partial answers. Categories range from bones and cities in Massachusetts to a contest of speed and a home of bees, suggesting a historic puzzle page snippet with varied terminology.
Pattern describes the Duncan Shelf with simple graceful lines suitable for any room. The Full Size method traces pattern on lumber, requires no special tools, and uses low-cost materials from local lumber yard. Send 20c to East-Bird Pattern Company Dept W Pleasantville NY.
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