Five generation family gathering at Midway home
At Arminta Gray's Midway residence last weekend five generations gathered. The photograph shows Mrs Howard Young of Blowing Rock and her grandson Keith Young, Mrs Sherman Akers of Sophia, Mrs Gray, and Mrs Kenneth Woodruff of Lenoir, widow of Mrs Young's daughter. The household prepared Marinate seasoned hamburger patties, pineapple flavored gelatin cups, and decorative pineapple slices with flower stems.
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Arminta Gray
Midway
Howard Young
Blowing Rock
N. C
Keith Young
Wayne Young
Sherman Akers
Sophia
Akers
Gray
Kenneth Woodruff
Lenoir
Young
Food Shopping Guide Highlights Post Labor Day Buys
Washington shoppers find abundant supplies and good prices this weekend across meat poultry produce and fruit. Top meat buys include beef roasts steaks pork chops loin roasts bacon ham sausage and lamb. Poultry led by broiler fryers. Fresh vegetables feature beans cabbage carrots celery lettuce onions potatoes sweet potatoes and tomatoes. Fruits include apples melons grapes pears peaches and Thompson seedless grapes nectarines watermelons and Bartlett pears.
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Washington
UPI
Oklahoma
California
Surf riding in Hawaii spans over a millennium
Surf riding has been a popular sport in Hawaii for more than 1,000 years. This enduring practice reflects deep cultural roots and long-standing oceanborne traditions.
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Hawaii
Weekend Visitors Gather in Fairdale and Surroundings
Fairdale residents and relatives hosted friends and family over Labor Day weekend. Cleveland guests Dale and Dale Surratt visited with the Lamberts and Charlie Surratt of Bolt. Charleston visitor Jack Canterbury visited his mother Nannie Canterbury of Bolt. Additional attendees included Mrs. Jackie Canterbury and Randy of Glen White, Mrs. Donie Nuckols of Glen White, funeral attendees for L. C. Hamby, and Donna Herron returning to Cleveland after a stay with Arthur Herron of Glen Daniel.
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Donie Nuckols
Glen White
Jackie Canterbury
J. E. Gregg
Clyde Parrish
Mullens
L. C. Hamby
Donna Herron
Cleveland
Ohio
Arthur Herron
Glen Daniel
Sam Cozart
Walter Anderson
Charles Welch
Detroit
Mich
John Gilmer
Andersons
Charles “Tinky” Anderson
Ella Jean Anderson
Orville Lee Stover
Ray Stover
Saxon
Hollywood
Calif
Oregon
Seattle
Wash
Paisley Silk Twill Dress for Fall Starter Look
A beige and dark blue paisley silk twill dress offers a refined fall starter outfit. The lightweight fabric and classic print provide versatile styling options for daytime and evening wear.
Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Cecil Lilly
The Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil C Lilly of Flat Top was observed Sunday with a dinner in their honor. They were married at the home of her parents the late Mr and Mrs John Houchins by Rev O J Rogers. Lilly is a former Flat Top to Spanishburg bus driver and long time teacher and deputy assessor. Their four children Chester Lilly Bill Hale John A Lilly and Clara Lilly were involved with several relatives as guests.
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Cecil C. Lilly
Flat Top
Lilly
John Houchins
O. J. Rogers
Simeon Lilly
Spanishburg Run
Chester Lilly
Bill Hale
Princeton
John A. Lilly
Staunton
Clara Lilly
Baltimore
Polly's Pointers Readers Share Quick Household Fixes
A reader’s column summarizes simple home hacks from Dear Polly letters. Ideas include a labeled key board by the kitchen door to tame key chaos, reviving limp vegetables with vinegar water, cleaning aluminum with tar tar mix, and repurposing a card table into a locking bedside table.
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Polly
Nancy
Birth of Marva Susan Steele in London Kentucky
Mr and Mrs Marvin B Steele announce the birth of a daughter, Marva Susan, born Sept 2 at 6 40 am in Marymount Hospital London Ky weighing seven pounds 15 ounces. Mother Paula Susan Rogers is daughter of E E Rogers and Maude Hedrick with Mabscott relation. Father’s parents are E A Steele of Hinton. The couple has a son, Roger.
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Marvin B. Steele
Marymount Hospital
London
Marva Susan
Paula Susan Rogers
E. E. Rogers
Hinton
Maude Hedrick
Paul Gunterjeboth
Mabscott
Won't Ride Up Pettilegs Endorsed for Slim Skirts
Pettilegs, a modern version of the pantette, are recommended for wear under slim suit skirts. They are marketed as not bunching or riding up and the ad invites readers to try them.
Pineapple Ring Gelatin Mold Salad Dessert
Open a can of pineapple slices and drain the juice. Replace with lime gelatin made with half the water. Chill until set. Run hot water on the can to loosen, push mold from bottom, and slice between slices. Serve as salad or dessert.
United States Buys Virgin Islands in 1917 For 25 Million
In 1917 the United States purchased the Virgin Islands from Denmark for 25 million dollars. The transfer aimed to secure strategic maritime presence in the Caribbean and expand U.S. territorial holdings.
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United States
Virgin Islands
Denmark
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Tucson
Bernie Cleff
Philadelphia
Raleigh O Register
Beckey Post-Herard
Polly Cramer
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
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Xoe
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