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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1947
Page
8
Jeff sits in the ring corner past eight years of training and sacrifice. Memories of hunger, pain, and the lure of riches flood his mind. He recalls Helene Forsythe, a wealthy society woman, and the fear before meeting her father, fueling a restless doubt and resolve.
In a tense arena night Jeff Stoddard battles a rising Yancey while his past with Helene Forsythe and her father tests his courage. A busted right hand and the Hak of loss loom, but Forsythe declares faith in Jeff for Helene as the crowd watches. Helene’s confirmation renews Jeff’s resolve and the ring glow returns.
Frugal tips for grilling outdoors with meat, corn, ribs, and steaks. Includes rib glaze, steak marination, and a potato onion cabbage dish. Dessert ideas use fresh fruit, a spice cake with caramel frosting, and a vanilla cream glaze. Released by Western Newspaper Union.
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A list of crossword style clues with numbers and terse prompts such as Malicious burning Offspring Attempt Spanish for yes and Greek letter. Each item hints at a single word answer common in word games.
The menu lists barbecue ribs buttered buns outdoor potatoes roasted corn ears cabbage slaw and a deep dish blueberry pie with cream beverage. The serving includes a barbecue rib main course followed by side dishes and a dessert beverage option.
Lynn offers practical kitchen tricks such as placing bread on a kettle lid to vent strong smells and peeling tomatoes by holding them over a flame on a fork. She also suggests adding orange rind to tea for flavor and storing tea near cloves for spice.
Stale rolls and muffins can be refreshed by warming in a paper bag with a bit of water in the oven. Hamburgers gain flair when served with broiled tomato halves and pineapple. Leftover egg whites store for days in a covered jar. egg yolks may be poached or chopped.
Philadelphia veterans David Knox and Horace Reese created a safe kid friendly rope trick called the magic lasso. The device uses a small embedded swivel to allow free spinning and protect children during play roping. Their business has grown to 14 workers and near half a million dollars in annual production. They now offer an adjustable jumping rope to suit any child.
Flowers and seeds supplied by the Daughters of the American Revolution reach army and marine corps hospitals in the Pacific. Six thousand seven hundred thirty four seed packets were sent this year, part of a total surpassing fifty thousand since the program began. Convalescent servicemen plant blooms in hospital gardens to aid recovery, with rivalry among hospitals noted and medical officers praising the program.
In Houston Texas District Judge Frank Williford allows an army veteran to go back to his family farm after the youth faced a worthless check accusation. The judge told him to wire when he arrives, a telegram for 45 cents arriving collect.
In Cheyenne Wyoming officials showcase quirky attractions including a 114 mile endurance horse race and a 15 mile Pony Express style race as part of a lineup of unusual events across the state.
In occupied Germany a Midwest home demonstration agent and G I youth organized a garden project for about 100 German youths. Pfc. Birch Bayh Jr. and Miss Mildred Schlosser led lessons in American farming, dividing land into plots and teaching tilling planting and weeding to grow tomatoes and corn for local diets. Bayh's background includes a NJVGA regional title and a Purdue education interrupted by Army duty.
Centerview State Bank, liquidated 15 years ago, now stores deposits of golden wheat. A. R. Francis and son Raymond leased the old bank building to house wheat due to granary space shortages.
SUNBURY PA William Penn founder of Pennsylvania required a substantial dwelling for an 1773 land grant. Frederick Nagle rented land for six to ten dollars yearly and built a enduring log home meeting the deed’s terms. Miss Katherine Reed now owns the property and preserves the original parchment.
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