San Diego Block Plan Aims to Unite Neighbors at War
Kathleen Norris praises the San Diego Block Plan as a wartime good neighbor effort. Women organize blocks to know and help neighbors, share resources, and prepare for emergencies, fostering security and community support amid shortages and service duties.
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Song kit for soldiers and film updates from wartime
Virginia Vale reports on army hit kits with top song lyrics for soldiers, committee chaired by Fred Waring and including NBC figures, plus notes on Rita Day Cary Grant and Kay Francis wartime film plans, Laura Day and broader Hollywood moves during 1942.
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Harry Salter
Kate Smith
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New life for meals without meat in home cookery
A Western Newspaper Union feature urges balanced protein from meat, fish, beans or peas and offers practical meatless recipes for vegetable dinners. It describes dishes like Tomato Bouillon Pea and Potato Loaf and Baked Spinach with cheese sauce, plus instructions for a Pork and Parsnip Luncheon, Baked Pork Heart, and casserole ideas, inviting homemakers to experiment with substitutes and include eggs.
Meaty Facts for Stretching the Meat Budget
Lynn says when beef is scarce, use pork for B vitamins and high quality protein. Pork is 98 to 99 percent digestible when cooked long at low temperature. Include non restricted meats like liver heart kidneys and oxtails to stretch the budget. Braising tougher cuts helps keep meals affordable.
Sewing Machine and Table Combination
Idle today the sewing machine is kept in repair and used as a room table. The sketch shows a fitted machine with a removable top, blue felt cover, scalloped trim, and a skirt from old sheets. Stools, lamp stands, and felt décor complete the set. directions for making the spool illustrated in the new book.
Keep matches out of reach of the baby's hands
Child safety note advises keeping all matches and lighters away from infants to prevent accidental fires and injuries. Adults should store ignition sources securely and supervise infants around households hazards.
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