Quilting Goes Colonial as Beatrice Simpson Demonstrates
Long Island quilter Mrs. Bea Simpson teaches in Lindbrook and models colonial dress at a New York City exhibit. The display features historic patterns like Double Wedding Ring and Irish Chain, with the standout Mariner's Star made from 11,000 menswear hexagons. Simpson shares tips on fabrics, needles, templates, batting, and hand versus machine work.
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Bea Simpson
Lindbrook
N.Y
Long Island
New York City
Hallmark Gallery
Mrs. Simpson
Long Island, N.Y
Elaine Burns
County Extension Members Meet For Leader Training
Frederick County Extension Homemaker Club members meet at the War Memorial Building for a Leader Training session from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with sewing technique demonstrations and club plans for beginner classes. Thursday’s session runs 10 a.m. to noon led by Mrs. Courtney Bragg, EH Council president, as all work committees plan Frederick County involvement in statewide projects.
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Frederick County Extension Homemaker Club
War Memorial
Courtney Bragg
EH Council
Frederick County
Joseph Hott
Dorothy Russell Cochairman
Elmer Venskoske
Charles Hammack
Will
Belmont Fout 50th Wedding Anniversary Open House
Mr and Mrs Belmont Fout of Rt 4 were honored with an open house at their home to celebrate fifty years of marriage. They wed December 24 1924 in their home by Rev E O Graham. They lived in their home 49 years with one year in Gainesboro. They have two children John of Rt 4 and Joyce of Orlando Florida, five grandsons and one granddaughter. About 90 relatives and friends attended.
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Belmont Fout
Rt. 4
E.0. Graham
Gainesboro
John
Joyce
Orlando
Fla
Twins Club to See Year's Activities in Winchester
The Shenandoah Valley Parents of Twins Club meets February 4 at 7 30 PM in the Lord Fairfax Room War Memorial Building. Hostess Beverly Littleford. Fahnestock to present slides and group discussions follow on twin raising issues. Contact Mary Kay Fahnestock for copies of newsletters.
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Shenandoah Valley
Parents of Twins Club
Lord Fairfax Room
War Memorial Building
Beverly Littleford
Fahnestock
Mary Kay Fahnestock
White’s Place
Winchester
Microwave Ovens Safety Guidance and FDA Standards
The FDA states consumers can safely use microwave ovens when operated per manufacturer instructions. Ovens in stores meet federal radiation standards, though pre 1971 models are not covered. Key tips include turning off before opening, staying back from the front, testing for radiation, inspecting for shipping damage, following manuals, and cleaning with mild detergent while avoiding abrasive scrubbers.
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Consumer News
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Consumer Information
Pueblo
Colo
Sumptions Visit Relatives in Georgia and Richmond
Mr and Mrs Dennis Sumption of Atlanta and their son Todd spent two weeks visiting Mrs Sumptions parents Mr and Mrs P W Clark at 318 Fox Drive and left to visit Mr Sumptions parents in Richmond before returning to Atlanta.
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Dennis Sumption
Atlanta
Todd
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By Joanne Schreiber
Waters
County Extension
Royal
Winchester Evening Star
North Kent Street
East Main Street
Front Royal
Twins
Consumer
Bryarly & Louthanne
Rouss Ave
Sealy
Rovtzahn's
Routzahn's
Valley Ave
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