The Rocking Chair Brigade Storm Tale
A Bay village storm tale recounts a sultry day turning violent with lake waves, blown shingles, and flooded yard. Neighbors shelter as a two year old remains calm, while reflections on fear and bravery tie to soldiers nurses and childhood lessons. Mary Margaret McKee visits Oak Park as families exchange stories of storms and resilience.
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Bay Village
Bessie
Iowa
Pacific
Baxters
Bessie Baxter
Mary Margaret McKee
Oak Park
Ill
R. J. Vincent
Radish Roses: Colorful Garnish Technique
Create decorative radish petals by slicing from tip to stem with a sharp knife, forming six to eight cuts. Trim petals and place in ice water for an hour or more to curl, producing a delicate garnish.
Strawberry stem removal reduces vitamin C during washing
Removing stems from strawberries before washing causes a measurable loss of vitamin C. The practice trims nutrients, with denuded berries showing lower ascorbic acid content compared with untrimmed fruit.
Crossing Deaths Rise Four Percent in 1945 Rail Grade Accidents
Report shows deaths at railroad grade crossings increased by four percent in 1945. The data highlights risk at crossings and calls for improved safety measures amid postwar traffic growth.
Friends Callers Gather at Sam Wittmer Home Havre
Long list of visitors from Washington Ohio and Illinois frequent the Sam Wittmer residence in Havre over several days. Attendees include Eicher Westen Witting and Bran. Craver Graber Zieglowsky and others. Elmer Wittmer ill in bed. several social calls noted.
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Sam Wittmers
Havre
Lewis Hering
Sam Witttmer
Ie Eicher
Frances
Dale Garrett
Harm
Westen
Donald
Walter Westen
Vernon Witting
Washington
Leonard Graber
van Wert
Ohio
Evert Westen
Stone
Chicago
Clarence Benson
Ainsworth
Dwight Wittmer
Wayne
Noah Wittmer
Dorothy
Edward Hebner
Mr. Pleasant
Wittmer
Clara Dix
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Floyd Stover
Patsy
August Zieglowsky
Carey Long
Brighton
Forrest Mullen
Winfield
Elmer Mason
Elmer
Claude McCoy
Bessie McCoy
Crawtfordsville
Elmer Graber
John Zieglowsky
Mary Jo Westen
Martin Westen
Boyd Twinam
John Martin
Joe
George Martin
Esthre Martin
Kahoka
Missouri
Everet Westen
Larry
Mary Joe
Walter Stone
Paul
Gallaudet College Noted for Deaf Education In Washington
United States founded as the sole college for the deaf with an accepted standard. Gallaudet College in Washington D C, established in 1864, grants bachelor and master degrees in art and science.
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United States
Gallaudet College
Washington, D. C
Check the label for colorfastness and pre shrunk status
The label indicates whether the fabric is colorfast and if it has been pre shrunk. Look for phrases like colorfast to light or dark and pre shrunk or prewashed.
House Leaders Back British Loan Passage Late This Week
Washington July 10 Democratic and Republican leaders after sampling their ranks agreed the tide has turned in favor of House passage of the 38 750 000 000 British loan. Notices cite school budget hearings in Iowa and Oregon with detailed fund estimates and tax valuations for 1946 47, including general and school house funds and expenditures Sums shown for balances and valuations.
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Washington
House
West Chester Consolidated School
Franklin Township
Washington County
Towa
Ainsworth Consolidated
Oregon Township
Wash. Co
Ainsworth Consolidated School
Debaters Near Bipartisan Push On Loan Measure
Democratic leaders report 108 for the loan 25 against and 34 undecided from 75 percent of party members. Rep Jesse P Wolcott of Michigan, a house ally, says about 40 percent of Republicans may join the near five to one Democratic margin to pass the measure. The four day loan debate to pause today as FEPC supporters press to send a permanent fair employment practices commission bill to the floor.
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Jesse? P. Wolcott
R. Mich
Fair Employment Practices Commission
FEPC
Government to Sell 8000 White Shirts From Navy Find
War assets administration seeks fair method to dispose of 8000 white shirts found among navy surplus. Officials fear a flood of applications once sale begins.
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Washington
War Assets Administration
Navy
Detachable collars mark white broadcloth shirts offer
The text notes white broadcloth shirts require detachable collars and comments on how the small offering is made.
Ducks Prefer Dry Backs Amid Cold Rain
A rough, readable fragment notes ducks dislike rain soaking their backs. It mentions a fatal chill affecting a duckling and references a place or person named mayew. The passage emphasizes wet conditions harming young ducks.
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Mayew
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Robert Donat
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BAACK
Brady
Theatre OX
Sadie Babcock
Charles Murdock
Barhams
Murdocks
F. W. Eastwood
New London
C. A. Boice
Ev Studio
Oakwood
Wellman
Thurs
Carl Bean
New Post
Great Britain
Imperial General Staff
Lord Bernard Montgomery
Gilingo
Dana Andrews
Richard Conte
Paulette Goddard
Ray Mill and
Kitty
Technicolor the Golden Horse
Late Movietone News
Klein Klothing Kompany
Strawberry
Sheaffer
Phillips & Hebner
Ing
Charlie Rich
Royal
Marilyn Silverstone
Murray Silverstone
New York
Elizabeth
England
Buckingham Palace
College For Deaf
Sharp
Tom & Jerry
Bugs Bunny
Popeye
Gosl
Eges
Ry Reas
General Fund
S. Fred Orris
School House Fund
Marian Evans
Milwaukee
J Ba Poe
America
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Company
Burlington
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Coke
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