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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1955
Page
2
Iowa State College extension home furnishings specialist June Brown explains how wax reduces tarnish on silver and keeps shelves, knobs, and knickknacks clean. Apply no rubbing or paste wax to various surfaces, from silverware to leather goods, window sills, drapes rods, and outdoor furniture to protect finishes and ease movement.
Four men drive a loaded gravel truck through a residential area avoiding traffic. A three year old boy who could run very fast stood on a curb when the truck hit him. His sister rushed to protect him but he was struck and killed. The men exited the vehicle and the report cites no license, four riders in the cab, speeding, and faulty brakes.
Visitors from Des Moines and Randalia gathered at Walter Roys home to honor the Roys 4th wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Edwin Phillips and Mrs Grace Phillips with Norma, plus Lyle Lamphier and family from Randalia. Additional calls came from the Gary Jellings of Garnaville and several Lamphier relatives amid birthday observances for Mr Lamphier.
The passage argues that children struggle with hastily made plans and that participation in family activity planning helps the child feel included. This reduces confusion and unhappiness, and fosters understanding and cooperation in family endeavors.
A brief note indicates that silage produced from broath stricken corn contains reduced energy. The statement implies lower nutritional value impacting feed quality.
The column lists numerous social visits and picnics in Elkader, Edgewood, Volga, and surrounding areas with invited families including the Lamphiers Roys Meyers and Greens. It notes a birth in Garnaville, a Cedar Rapids trip to meet visiting relatives, and a zoo outing conversation during a family drive highlighting children's involvement in planning. It ends with a parenting reflection on including children in family plans.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd and their six year old son Bill visited a large city during a vacation. Bill looked forward to a promised zoo visit while the family considered their options as they planned for future finances and employment pressures emerged in the background.
On farms grain attracts rats especially in fall when grain is stored. Warfarin and pival are noted as the most effective rat killers available for use to protect grain and reduce infestation.
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