Engagement Announced and Safety Notes From Iowa
Mrs. Irene Slater of Rock Valley announces the engagement of her daughter Ginger Kay to Douglas Dean Sommer of Shell Rock Iowa with a July 20 wedding planned. A safety column warns about aerosol spray hazards and offers precautions from Iowa State University extensions, including proper use, storage, ventilation, and disposal to prevent injuries.
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Irene Slater
Rock Valley
Ginger Kay
Douglas Dean Sommer
Shell Rock
Iowa
Miss Slater
Inferis V-Store
Waverly
Sommer
Bergen Lumber Company
Safety First With Aerosols Prompts Caution in Daily Habits
A fragmented passage discusses safety around aerosols and daily care items from polishing shoes to hair mist. It notes cautious behavior before actions and mentions a homemaker polishing a dining room table, reflecting domestic routines and safety concerns.
Water Injury To Evergreens in Iowa Drought Affects Ornamentals
Extended drought periods have weakened many ornamental plants in Iowa. O’Brien County Extension Director John Longstreet notes evergreens such as fir, spruce, pine, yew, and juniper suffer from insufficient soil moisture and drying winter winds. Extension plant pathologist Abraham.
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Epstein
Iowa
Stace’ Univer
Sity
Winter Inc
Towa State University
Fowa
O'Brien County
John Longstreet
Abraham
SU Offers 6-Week Journalism Course
The seventh annual short course in community journalism runs July 15 to August 22 at Lews State University. The program targets high echo graduates unable to attend college this fall and covers news reporting sports photography and newspaper advertising. Women will find satisfaction and potential financial rewards in these fields.
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High Echo
Lews State University
Spor
Veterans urged to update life insurance beneficiaries
The Veterans Administration estimates six in ten veterans should revise their beneficiary designations to ensure the policy payout goes to the intended person. C W Elliott notes changes often occur due to marriage or death, and veterans rarely update forms. Forms to request changes are available at the VA Center Des Moines.
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Hfe
Veterans Administration
C.W. Elliott
Fite
Des Moines
Short course trains future newsroom workers
Karl Friederich explains a six week program in basic journalism skills for young people without immediate college plans. The course covers news writing editing advertising and photography with classroom lessons and hands on experience at the campus newspaper. Several alumni now work on the student paper.
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Karl Friederich
Arestor
Mendors
Salvation Army Appeal for Funds in Iowa Drive
Letters were cut in the past week for the Salvation Army annual drive for maintenance funds. Donations should be mailed to John W. Benz, local treasurer of The Salvation Army Service Units. The organization, with 680 Iowa units, relies on volunteers to fund programs and support neighbors in need.
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Salvation Army
John W. Benz
Salvation Army Service
Melvin
Iowa
Traditional Fabrics Hold Up In Modern Summer Wear
Mrs. Ethel Oldaker notes old fabric favorites remain suitable for today’s durable press era. Seersucker stays cool and washable. terry cloth appears in beach wear and shifts as an absorbent, easy care option. Check colorfastness and shrinkage before buying ready made garments or yardage for home sewing.
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Ethel Oldaker
Extension Home
Seersucker
Decline in 1961 Highway Deaths Noted
A archival report outlines highway death trends from 1961 to 1968, showing a decline in 1962 and 1968 figures around 82,500, with injuries and totals rising in other years. The document cites annual tallies from The Instances Companies and reflects evolving road-incident statistics in that era.
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America
Theets
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Vander Weerd
Advertising Council
National Safety Council
N.S.C
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Felco Dairy
Felco Felco Dairy 50
Felco
Meal Farm
Owen Manning
Mgr
Rock Valley, Iowa
Jim
Old Spice
Hai Karate
Gurrier & Ives
Yardley
Scripto
Ingramatics
Pember's Drug
Ford
Ford Wagons
Dykstra Motor CO
Pring AT Fastack
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