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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1947

Page

8

Tell-You-When Service Plotter Turns on Own Backer

A chauffeur drives Dr Vandermoor and two con men to pitch a shady vanity service that would remember anniversaries and major life events for a fee. The plan collapses when the victim learns the scam is already old and his money proves ill earned.

Tonneau Stim Vander Kor Andrew Vanderroosp Bank Wyveroany Iople George Los Angeles Otter Informatin Cinterest Vandermoor

Money Making Plans for Your Club Early in the Season

A club recipe preview outlines early year bake sale plans with prune pastry ideas and tested recipes. It lists Prune Spice Cake, Graham Cracker Torte, Custard Filling, Orange Icing, Peanut Butter Cookies, and Prune Pumpkin Padding Pie, plus kitchen tips to aid fundraising efforts.

Crossword Puzzle Full of Clues and Answers

Crossword puzzle listing horizontal and vertical clues with many standard word entries. Includes Greek goddess Persa and solar terms, plus items like river, metal, and planet related terms. The grid-based clues cover a wide range of common crossword themes.

From Milk to Casein Paint in Colonial Homes

In colonial times skimmed milk and salt formed a base for house paint alongside boiled rice coffee and egg white. Paint was a social status symbol with craftsmen seen as less prestigious than professionals, until rising equality broadened who could paint.

Lynn Chambers Menu Highlights Veal Roast Dinner

The menu lists Veal Roast with Sour Cream Gravy served with Buttered Noodles Fried Tomatoes Green Beans with Mushrooms Cinnamon Rolls and a Graham Cracker Torte beverage. A recipe is included.

Kitchen Prep Tips From a Practical Guide

Place paper or paper towels on the table when paring vegetables and fruits to keep a clean working surface. Keep seasoned flour in a bag ready for seasoning chops vegetables chicken. Greased muffin cups are ideal for baking tomatoes apples green peppers and stuffed onions. set them in a large pan or cookie sheet for easy oven handling.

New Ulm Massacre Remembered in Six Day Commemoration

Minnesota remembers the New Ulm Massacre of 85 years ago when Sioux led by Chief Little Crow struck New Ulm and Fort Ridgely during the Civil War era. The siege left hundreds dead and destroyed much of the region. a six day observance August 12 to 17 honors defenders and local World War II veterans, with attendance expected to reach 150000.

New Ulm Minn Little Crow Midwest America Minnesota Dakota Territory Lincoln Arterret Young Bucks Minnesota River Valley Agenty Milford St. Peter Mankato le Sueur Setlements Charles E. Flandrau Fort Ridgley United States Dakotas Fort Ridgely Iowa Minnesota River Utn Plains States U. S

Wheat rustlers threaten Texas plains farmers harvest piles

Texans may resort to the six gun to guard property as bandits raid large piles of wheat left on the ground during harvest. Floyd county farmers report losses from their estimated million bushels, with activity noted especially on the south plains due to shipping shortages.

Amarillo Tex Texas

Fancy Names Stand Out In Alabama Records

In Montgomery the Alabama department of industrial relations lists unusual baby names such as First of August and Pearly Gates. Other distinctive names include Ima Hogg, Dixie Cola, Square Bell, Main Line Harris, General Davis, President Dickinson, Art Greene, Effort Hicks, Stonewall Jackson and Early Jones.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Department of Industrial Relations Pearly Gates Ima Hogg Dixie Cola Square Bell Main Line Harris General Davis Dickinson Art Greene Effort Hicks Stonewall Jackson Early Jones

Identical Twins Win DAR History Merit Medals

Identical twins Frances and Nancy Borich were nominated for the DAR American history merit award, with final grades identical in every subject over the past two years. After conferences, the DAR awarded medals to both, avoiding a single winner. Edith Sleath, Latimer junior high history instructor, noted their equal abilities.

Pittsburgh Edith Sleath Latimer Junior High School Frances Nancy Borich DAR

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