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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1956
Page
3
The second annual Dummermuth reunion gathered Aug 12 at Elgin Park with a long list of relatives from Fayette Shell Rock Sioux Falls Cedar Rapids and West Union. New president Mrs Herbert Dummermuth and secretary treasurer Mrs Al Moschel were elected.
Robert Skelton learns Friday night of his father’s death in an auto crash near Fon du Lac Wisconsin. His sister and mother are hospitalized in critical condition. Funeral services for Mr. Skelton were held in Chicago Tuesday. The report also lists a long sequence of social visits and gatherings across Iowa and nearby states involving the Larson, Tinderholt Lyngaas, Miller, Swenson, Habeger, Wersinger, Bakewell, Anderson, Franke, and Hager families, detailing guests and hosts from Aug 19 onward.
Mrs. Smith faces a common dilemma as she seeks guidance on child care between births of two children four years apart. She notes conflicting advice from doctors and neighbors, and frustration with differing methods that worked for her first child but not the second.
The text argues there is no single best rule for all children and emphasizes a mother's caring attitude as the key influence. It notes children are resilient and thrive when surrounded by affection and respect, regardless of whether feeding is by clock or cry.
Iowa swine producers face a serious cholera threat as vaccination rates fall to 30 percent or less. Veteran stockmen warn disease could spread faster than vaccinations, affecting cool comfortable livestock growth and fattening, with junior feeders like 4 H club members especially impacted.
Farmers should time fall legume or legume grass seedings to match moisture. With dry soils, seeding is a waste without ample rains through August. Normal seeding runs Aug 15 to early Sept, possibly later in southern counties. Evergreen windbreaks face insect damage from red spider and needle scale. Newly sodded lawns require deep weekly watering. Irrigation cools air and real temperatures while aiding crop water supply.
The burning itch of poison ivy plagues Iowans after recent outings as the plant spreads its leaves of three across every county. Gardeners and horticulturists are advised to watch for disease and insect attacks while dairy and poultry producers seek shade, water, and control measures. advice also covers washing fabric in mesh bags and regular dusting and spraying to manage pests.
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