Garbage disposers and contractor selection guidance
A reader asks about installing under-sink garbage disposers with a cesspool, noting mixed opinions and regional bans. The expert says newer disposers work well when following manufacturer instructions but many places still restrict them with cesspools. check local rules. The column also advises verifying contractor reliability by requesting specific workers, getting written guarantees, and choosing proven performers, with general guidance on avoiding misrepresentation. It ends by promoting two Know-How booklets with mail-in details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Lang
Joy area personals note a string of visits and family time
Joy area residents report a series of weekend and Mother's Day visits. Dr and Mrs Oliver Smith return from a five week vacation visiting relatives in Hardy Arkansas San Antonio Texas Alton Kansas and others. Dennis Pence student at Illinois State University visited his parents in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy
Oliver Smith
Meredith Johnson
Hardy, Ark
Leon Wininga
San Antonio
Texas
Burton Gregory
Alton
Kan
James Wright and Son
Mt. Carroll
Jane Culberton
Illinois State University
W. H. Culberton
Dennis Pence
Robert Pence
Home Front Summer Prompts Dehumidifier Use Notice
The notice urges dehumidifier use to curb mildew and odors during the season, promising greater comfort. It mentions forthcoming guidance for realtors on the new R identification symbol from the National Association of Realtors, following board approval in Chicago last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association OF Realtors
Realtors’ Board of Directors
Chicago
Sweetland Notes Dinner Guests and Mother's Day Potluck
Sweetland notes Doug Barclay was a supper guest in the home of Mr and Mrs Oren Coram and Audrey. Others including Mr and Mrs Donald McGillivray and Ann and Jean of Normal visited the McGillivrays and Andersons. Mr and Mrs Donald Lindle hosted Mr and Mrs Richard Morris and family of Wapello and Henry Doerfer. Mr and Mrs Harry Schneider hosted their families for a Mother's Day potluck dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetland
Doug Barclay
Richard Morris
Wapello
Henry Doerfer
Harry Schneider
Shingled Exteriors Split Over Finishing Choices
Neighborhood debate marks shingles and shakes on wood exteriors with natural aging, staining, or painting. Articles note paints reduce cracking but primer may be needed, pre dipping common, and advise waiting months before painting. Purchasers increasingly demand color while acknowledging the irrevocable decision to paint.
Local Families Gather for Community Event
Present were Mr. and Mrs Kay Grimm and family, Mr. and Mrs Robert Carlson and family of Wilton, Mr. and Mrs Raymond Reutinger and family of Morning Sun, Mr. and Mrs Wayne Schneider and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Grimm
Robert Carlson
Wilton
Raymond Reutinger
Morning Sun
Wayne Schneider
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P.O
Huntington
N.Y
Thomas Ropes
Phil Young
Princeton
Mose Aubrey
Mrs. Allen Upton
Morton
Larry Wiedmeyer
Des Moines
R. C Lewis
R. C. Kiddoo
William Kiddoo
Kewanee
Everett Seiver
Freeport
Ray Seiver
David Ripley
Dallas
Marcus Becktell
Portland
Ore
Lyle Ripley
Mrs
Orville Tossett
Fairburg, US
Jim Roberts
Holly
Alfred D. Oppelt
Mulberry
Lennox
Moody's Heating CO
West Second St
Dial
By Glenda Schweitzer
New York City
Gaylordsville
New Haven Railway
Schweitzer Real Estate
East 2Nd Street
Wiest
Famely
Samuel Paul
Queens Blvd
Forest Hills
Mr. and
Mrs. Donald
Dubois-Mckee
Custom Designs
Ransom McKee
Foo
Teaneck
N.J
Tom Chelf
Redwood
Jatar A
Miles Hic
First Ave
N.E
Cedar Rapids
Call
Miles
Gaymen
Miles Way
Fedders
MIM
Second St
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