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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1954
Page
2
Advice on soil drainage and garden care explains that standing water for over two hours after rain signals need for drainage. Proper tiling leads to deeper roots and healthier plants, with options including single tile lines, outlet drops, and filling joints. also suggests ditches, using coal ash to loosen clay, and warns that wet soil suppresses bacterial activity and harms crops.
Description promotes a modern automatic gas incinerator that eliminates trips to empty garbage cans. It claims to dispose of newspapers, boxes, shoes, bones, clothing and more without smoke or odor, except for metal or glass lingering.
A guide urges planning a new or remodeled bathroom for universal use. Experts emphasize ease of access and comfort for all family members and suggest solutions like built in wall or wainscot racks to reduce clutter from drying hosiery and lingerie during modernization.
Nuala Marie Fourney and Anna Louise Lilly, both juniors at Shady Spring High School, were chosen to represent the school at Rhododendron Girls State at Jackson's Mill June 13 to 19. The article details Fourney's leadership roles and Lilly's activities, plus background on Girls State and eligibility criteria.
Mrs John Eller of 511 Temple Street was honored Friday evening at a stork shower at her home. Hosts were Mrs Wanne Brown Mrs James Foose and Mrs Jack Honaker. Prizes were awarded to several guests.
Mrs Robert Godfrey was guest speaker for Group No 6 of the Young Women's Missionary Auxiliary at First Baptist Church. The subject was General Missions with a devotional on Home Missions by Mrs Marshall Gwinn. Group leader Mrs W Mark Skaggs gave yearbooks to 10 members. two guests attended. The next meeting will be at Mrs Ross Phipps home.
Fresh fruit stains on table linens respond best to quick flushing with hot water. Apply boiling water through the stain or steam with hot water, then launder in hot soap suds. Add bluing for brightness, rinse thoroughly for best whiteness.
A simple lemon flavored gelatin salad recipe dissolves gelatin in hot water, adds pineapple juice and salt, chills until slightly thickened, folds in pineapple and dates, sets in molds, unmolds onto lettuce, and is garnished with mayonnaise.
The text notes that two or three groups may combine to sponsor a girl and that thirty three different types of organizations have represented themselves as sponsors. The statement implies broad community involvement and a diverse pool of backers backing the sponsorship program.
Mrs. F. L. Banks and Mrs. M. M. Ralston led the Azalea Garden Club in a Monday session at 201 First Ave and discussed herb uses in cuisine and flower show preparations. Eighteen members attended as Mrs. H. C. Avis announced committee roles, upcoming workshop on May 25 at Black Knight Country Club, and next meeting on June 15 at 1 30 at Mrs. F. L. Banks 220 N Kanawha St with Mrs. J. W. Watkins aiding.
Group No 9 meets tonight in the Builders' Class room at 7 30 p m with Mrs K O Surbaugh and Mrs George Greene Jr as hostesses Group No 2 holds a Thursday 6 30 p m pot luck supper at the Church Group No 8 meets Thursday at 2 p m in the church parlor Group No 5 gathers Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Friendship Class room with Mrs Wilmer Warden as hostess Group No 7 meets Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Builders' class room with hosts Mrs E L Lipscomb and Mrs James L Lipscomb
The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association says automatic gas clothes dryers are compact enough for kitchen basement or utility room installation. They are handy to the washing machine and help avoid carrying heavy wet laundry.
A simple dessert suggestion for chocolate pudding places a pink peppermint whipped cream topping on top. Kids can add chocolate sprinkles for extra fun.
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