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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1955
Page
2
Local notes mention Want Ads at low cost for Akron readers and listings for real estate and typewriter parts. Terrace Park Dairy and 4-H winner Orville Rehder gain attention with prizes, while area clubs plan meetings and a hospital gratitude card from Mrs. Gladys Nygard closes the notice.
Fire safety guidance urges winter vigilance with checks on heating systems flues and chimneys. It lists hazards including leaves fuses oily rags paints and solvents and urges precautions plus steps if a fire starts and how to escape smoke safely. A later notice advertises a December 20 quality egg grading demonstration at the Eagles Club Akron at 1 30 pm.
December brings a family living training session in the Farm Bureau basement at LeMars on color in the home. An annual Extension conference runs December 6-8. On December 7 the Lowest 4-H Club meets at Cy Knapp and Akron 4-H at Alan Lucken both at 7:30 p.m. December 10 features officers training for 4-H Boys and Girls.
The Preston township Homemakers met November 15 at Mrs. Gene Gabel’s home. Dorothy Milbrodt presented a lesson on Consumer Buying of Furniture, showing chair construction and coverings and tips for purchasing. Eight members attended with nine visitors. next meeting plans include Mrs. George Milbrodt’s home on December 13 with decoration ideas and gift exchange. A secretary note by Mrs. Elmer Philips records a waxed paper raincoat invention for vending machines usable in sudden showers.
The 1958 Plymouth County Extension Council elections are complete and the following individuals will lead the Extension Educational program for the coming year in western regions.
Plymouth and nearby towns cited by County Extension Director Arlie A. Pierson along with Grant-George Popken and T. A. Ross report that want ads bring very good results. Portland Orin Harris and Mrs. Clarence Braun noted in Washington and Westfield that such listings yield solid returns for residents.
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