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This week in Warren History, we have two events to celebrate. Thursday, February 25th is the first day of operations for the Air Watch Tower built by George Keith II in 1942. The town was concerned with the feasibility of taking on such a project as the population was under 340 residents. George Keith took on the build at his own expense. The tower on Above All Rd had a telephone line to Mitchell Field, Long Island, and was later enclosed with glass and a stove installed for heat.
The second event is Saturday, February 27th, 1905. The Birthday of Eric Sloane, world renowned painter and a great champion of this town, facilitating Warren Woods Fall Festival, and the 4th of July bell ringing. This Saturday would have been his 116th birthday.
The second event is Saturday, February 27th, 1905. The Birthday of Eric Sloane, world renowned painter and a great champion of this town, facilitating Warren Woods Fall Festival, and the 4th of July bell ringing. This Saturday would have been his 116th birthday.
Happy Valentines Day from the Warren Historical Society. Photo from the scrap book of Della Blackman, wife of Rev. Blackman circa 1910
Pandemic fatigue is real. As real as it was in 1918. While this handwriting, (which takes a special eye to decipher), three words are clear: “wash your hands”
In anticipation of a sweet Valentine’s Day, let’s take some joy from this Sackett family member recipe
Kisses
The white of one egg
8 teaspoons full of powdered sugar
Flavor with vanilla
Drop on paper
Bake in a quick oven.
In anticipation of a sweet Valentine’s Day, let’s take some joy from this Sackett family member recipe
Kisses
The white of one egg
8 teaspoons full of powdered sugar
Flavor with vanilla
Drop on paper
Bake in a quick oven.
There was a time that there was no photocopying, saving to print or adding to bookmarks. A woman’s cookbook was also where she copied things found in magazines and in the middle of pudding recipes and how to make beef loaf is a Remedy for Removing Spots and Stains.
Use equal parts of Soft soap, molasses, and alcohol. Sponge thoroughly on both sides of the material, then rinse carefully. Then roll the pieces tightly on a round stick after having shaken them till more than half dry. Woolens should be rinsed in very warm water.
If anyone understands that bit about wrapping your laundry on a round stick. I am all ears!
Use equal parts of Soft soap, molasses, and alcohol. Sponge thoroughly on both sides of the material, then rinse carefully. Then roll the pieces tightly on a round stick after having shaken them till more than half dry. Woolens should be rinsed in very warm water.
If anyone understands that bit about wrapping your laundry on a round stick. I am all ears!
The sharing of recipes spans distance and time. Passed down by grandmothers, found in newspapers, or shared with neighbors. Join us in a historical cook-a-long with the Augustine Sackett family recipes.
“Dear Edith. am sorry but I haven't had time to write anything at this time. May go to Helens for Sunday. Evelyn, Marmalade on back of sheet”
Tomato Marmalade
6 pounds tomatoes
3 lemons and 3 oranges (juice and peel)
Let stand over night
Next morning boil slowly 4 hours then add
6 pounds heated sugar and boil few minutes
Yellow and red tomatoes if you have them
“Dear Edith. am sorry but I haven't had time to write anything at this time. May go to Helens for Sunday. Evelyn, Marmalade on back of sheet”
Tomato Marmalade
6 pounds tomatoes
3 lemons and 3 oranges (juice and peel)
Let stand over night
Next morning boil slowly 4 hours then add
6 pounds heated sugar and boil few minutes
Yellow and red tomatoes if you have them