Polly's Pointers tips and letters from readers
Newspaper Enterprise Assn column offering reader ideas and tips. Advice includes carrying cream of tartar to clear windshield glare, using a marble to ease curtain rod issues, washing socks with automatic washer drainage, softening heels, lining draperies with worn sheets, using a heating pad for yeast dough, removing lipstick from walls, tacking items with a paper cup and clothespin, and deodorizing refrigerators with newspaper.
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Polly
New Triangle Shawl Replaces Fur Stole
GAILE DUGAS reports on a new mink shawl triangle shape that replaces the traditional fur stole. The wrap design frees the hands, ties or clasps at the front, and comes in shades from white to mink. A stylish alternative, it can be restyled from a towel look to a graceful wrap and suits summer wear. Secure in a single, versatile fur wrap with varied depths.
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Gaile Dugas
New York
Midway HD Club To Elect Officers At Next Meeting
Midway Home Demonstration Club plans to elect officers at the next meeting on Oct. 10 at the Community Building. A nominating committee will present the slate, with a 6 p.m. covered dish dinner. Mrs. Lacey led the Sept meeting on Dedicated Leaders and flag care. A rummage sale is set for Oct. 6 in Sophia. Attendees included Mrs. Vandall, Ze Boskey, Kellam, Murphy, and new member Mrs. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Lacey
Ralph Arnott
John Shupe
Midway Home Demonstration Club
Arnott
Lacey
Sophia
Samuel Vandall
Toney Zeboskey
Curtis Kellam
Clinton Murphy
Cecil Miller
Community Notes From Fairdale and Nearby
W J Barrett remains in serious condition at Raleigh General Hospital after admission Sunday. Many local families report visits and new births include Ronnie Lilly and Martha Jane McMillion’s daughter born Sept 11 weighing eight pounds two ounces. Social visits span Beckley Ravencliff Mans Fields and Rupert with relatives in Charleston and Tucson. Links to military service and nursing school also appear, reflecting a broad set of local life events.
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W. J. Barrett
Raleigh General Hospital
Ted Stover
Debbie
Pauletta
Cameron Lilly
Ravencliff
Clay Bogle
Bill Brewer
Beckley
Lillie Hubbard
Mansfield
Ohio
Sonny Clay
Gerald Hawley
John Smith
Mabel Barber
Lada Barber
Robert Mellen
California
Davises
M. Sgt
James Davis
Tuscon
Mission Circle Fund-Raising Plans At Crab Orchard Church
MACARTHUR RNS The Ladies Mission Circle No 2 of Crab Orchard Baptist Church met at Mrs Wesley Beckett home with co host Mrs William Beckett. Devotion Light of the World given by Mrs Gene Riffe and Mrs Alden Deck. Fund raising group headed by Mrs Deck and Mrs Beckett suggested selling fruit cakes Christmas cards and ribbons. October meeting to be at Mrs Gene Decks home.
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The
Treasury
New Necklaces Paris Colorful Display
A Paris showroom presents necklaces in a spectrum from pink to purple and blue to green. Rings and pendants complement the styling as mustard brown and almond olive tones appear across the collection.
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Paris
Births at Raleigh General Hospital Chronicle
Local families report multiple newborns at Raleigh General Hospital from Sept. 8 to Sept. 12. Names include Marianne, Joan Elaine, Michael Craig, Rosalie, Paula Leigh, Susan Leigh, Irene Faye, Irene Gaye, Gina Loretta, Richard Keith, Michael Kenneth, Stephanie, Tamyra Leah, Patrick Allen, Glenn Ray, and Eric Kent. Weights range from three pounds thirteen ounces to eight pounds four ounces, with times documented for several arrivals. Families listed include Billo of Glen Jean Weight, McNeal of Crab Orchard, Nowlin of Hinton, Hutchens of Whitby, Mason of Daniels, Walker of Odd, Plumley of Abraham, Hartson of MacArthur, Lilly of Flat Top, Hartson of Raleigh, Webb of Ewart Ave, O’Neal of Piney View, Bennett of College Ave, and Harrah of Alderson.
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Marianne
Raleigh General Hospital
Russell Billo
Glen Jean
John Hansford McNeal
Crab Orchard
Joan Elaine
Michael Craig
Jarrell L. Nowlin
Hinton
Rosalie
Bennie L. Hutchens
Whitby
Paul Edward Mason
Daniels
Paula Leigh
Susan Leigh
Fermine Walker
Odd
Elvie Plumley
Abraham
Irene Faye
Irene Gaye
Gina Loretta
Buford R. Hartson
MacArthur
Richard D. Lilly
Flat Top
Richard Keith
Michael Kenneth
Jarrell K. Hartson
S. Pike Sr
Stephanie
Earl Breckenridge
Ringleben St
James R. Webb
Ewart Ave
Tamyra Leah
Patrick Allen
James L. O'Neal
Piney View
Glenn Ray
Lint Chaser Keeps Jeans Lint-Free With Vinegar Wash
A simple home tip suggests adding a half cup of vinegar to each wash to prevent lint on blue jeans and corduroys. The method aims to keep denims soft and reduce lint buildup during laundering.
Sophia Club President To Attend HD Leadership Training Session
SOPHIA RNS Mrs Daniel E Polk will represent the Sophia Home Demonstration Club at the State Leadership Training meeting in Jacksons Mill Sept 25 28. Her appointment was announced at the Wednesday club meeting in the Friendship Baptist Church social room. Mrs Polk president conducted the session as members held a mock county election. Mrs Don Brown was named chair of the nominating committee with Mrs Charles Hinte and Mrs Lula Lilly. Mrs Polk Raleigh County safety chair announced a county safety workshop in the Appalachian Assembly Room Oct 11 from 10 am to noon. Mrs J L Hornbeck announced the Penningtons 126 Ann St for their daughter born Sept 10 at 1259 pm in Raleigh General Hospital weighing seven pounds nine and a half ounces led the lesson on Dedicated Leaders and Their Spiritual Roots stressing need for dedicated leaders in American communities. The challenge is to cultivate strong leadership in youth through religious background. Sunshine gift was presented to Mrs Hornbeck and refreshments were served by Mrs Jack Murdock. Others attending included Mrs Saul Brown Mrs Effie Eddins and Mrs Douglas Polk.
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Sophia
RNS
Daniel
E. Polk
Sophia Home
Jackson's Mill
Friendship Baptist Church
Polk
Don Brown
Charles Hinte
Lula Lilly
Raleigh County
Appalachian Assembly Room
J. L. Hornbeck
Hornbeck
Jack Murdock
Saul Brown
Effie Eddins
Douglas Polk
Birth of son for Mr and Mrs Lowell B Ashe Jr San Lorenzo Calif
Mr and Mrs Lowell B Ashe Jr of San Lorenzo Calif announce the birth of a son on September 8 at 1125 AM. The infant weighs nine pounds seven ounces and is named Alan Burton. The mother is Jeanne Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ivan C Thompson of 110 Travelers Lane.
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Lowell B. Ashe Jr
San Lorenzo
Calif
Alan Burton
Jeanne Thompson
Ivan C. Thompson
Traveler's Lane
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Newspaper Enterprise Assn
MR. Goldfuss
H. G
E. R
D.D
Moe
Mrs. H.D. Dear
Midway HD Club
Fairdale
Irene Cook
Chicago
Edgar Nunn
Bolt
Ida Brooks
Shady Spring
Mission Circle
Roylies
Csalock
Kenney
Helflex
Ender Ey
Dow Chemical Company
Reynolds
Beckley Area
G. M. Powers
Main Street
Mnbees Beckley
W. Va
Calais
Red Cross
Sophia Club
Violet Allenbaugh
Woodlawn Ave
Burleson Motors
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