Smithsonian marks 50 years of White House gown display
The Smithsonian Institution celebrates its five decade rundown of First Lady dresses. The collection began with Mrs. William Howard Taft's 1912 gown and includes hostesses’ attire through Washington to present. Dresses feature Mrs. John Quincy Adams white net over satin, Mrs. John Tyler floral pastel gauze, Mrs. Calvin Coolidge rose chiffon velvet, Mrs. FDR satin from ivory to peach, Mrs. Eisenhower pink silk with rhinestones, and Mrs. Kennedy white peau d’ange with beaded bodice and chiffon overblouse.
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Smithsonian Institution
White House
Smithsonian
William Howard Taft
Washington
John Quincy Adam
John Tyler
Calvin Coolidge
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Dwight D. Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
Marriage Permit Applications in Raleigh County Clerk’s Office
Howard Cadle Mays 25 of Beaver and Marlene Joan Dillon 23 of Lanark apply. Ervin Lacy Windon 20 of Beckley and Sarah Florence Robinson 20 of Beckley apply.
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Raleigh County
Howard Cadle Mays
Beaver
Luther
Goldie Mays
Marlene Joan Dillon
Lanark
William
Eva Dillon
Ervin Lacy Windon
Beckley
Roy
Betty Windon
Sarah Florence Robinson
Glenn and
Mayme Robinson
Birth announced for Sheila Carol Mills in Greensboro
Mr and Mrs Vernon Mills of Greensboro North Carolina announce the birth of a daughter Sheila Carol born February 9 weighing seven pounds thirteen ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J L Mills of Soak Creek and Mr and Mrs John Mercer of Glen White Also notes on using petroleum jelly to remove white rings from mahogany and to ease nuts bolts jar lids and cork stoppers
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Sophia
Vernon Mills
Greensboro
N.C
Sheila Carol
J. L. Mills
Soak Creek
John Mercer
Glen White
Polly's Pointers column shares home hints and tips
Readers send household hacks on seeds watering and flower care to avoid bees, cleaning coins with erasers, gifting stamps, sewing measurements, bath fragrance, elevator tips, car lunch trays, toy neck supports, soup making, tights, medicine boxes, elastic neckbands, tub taping, mirror flower arrangements, stain removal, and ink on Bermudas. Polly invites more ideas with a silver dollar reward.
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Gladys
Polly
B.V
Raleigh Register
Freeze Veal Parmesan Ahead for Easy Guest Meals
Learn a method to pre prepare Veal Parmesan for twelve servings and freeze portions for later. Cook a large batch, freeze two foil packs, and reheat to serve eight or more guests with minimal effort. Includes ingredients, assembly steps, and oven instructions.
Washing glazed cottons for best finish care
Wash glazed cottons in cold water on gentle speed. Some machines label this as wool. Dry on regular fabric setting for chintz and polished cotton, removing items while slightly damp for best results.
Food guidance on meal frequency and bread in weight loss
The text advises against skipping meals and suggests regular energy through small meals or snacks, noting four to five small meals may help some dieters but can lead to overweight. It discusses bread calories and implies that low calorie bread has fewer calories per slice than white bread, then abruptly mentions the Pacific Ocean covering a third of the earth.
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Gaynor Maddox
Meats and Produce Highlighted For Lent Weekends
Washington shoppers are offered a guide to inexpensive meat and abundant produce this weekend. Beef and pork cuts remain plentiful with roasts in particular, while vegetables like beans broccoli cabbage carrots and onions headline the greens. Dairy eggs and fish offer strong buys as well with St Patrick’s Day beef specials noted. Cranberries store well when frozen and berries can be divided to preserve freshness.
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Washington
UPI
St. Patrick’s Day
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