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Show Do you know why dried grapes are called raisins? The word "raisin" was borrowed bor-rowed from French. In French, raisin simply means "grape." The French name for raisin is raisin sec, which means "dry grape." In the year 1066 the Normans, Nor-mans, people living in northern north-ern France, conquered England. Eng-land. The new rulers of England Eng-land spoke French. It became fashionable for people in England to speak French and to use French words when speaking English. doming Events I Mutual Interest I Members of the Sixth Ward Mutual Interest will hold a pot luck supper Saturday at the church prior to the Centennial Ball. All those attending are invited to bring a pot luck dish for the event. Kolob M Men, Gleaners Kolob Stake M Men and Gleaners will hold a fireside Sunday at 8:30 p.m. in the Relief Re-lief Society Room. Richard Bird, Gary Ogilvie and Jack JViddison will give a combined presentation of their missions to Ireland. Women's work ? Male sun-fish sun-fish build the nest, guaid it, fertilize the eggs and defend the young that hatch anting the pebbles. Do you know that moon flowers are going to be the rage in gardens? The reason is obvious, so get in the swim and order your seeds for 1970. Cotton is flexible. |