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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1967
Page
16
A growing trend toward flame resistant home fabrics could reshape holiday decor as new fibers and fabrics are developed to resist ignition. Mrs. Ethel Oldaker, extension home economist, reports that the Flammable Fabrics Act is likely to be amended to cover all home furnishings fabrics, signaling industry efforts to enhance fire safety.
The amendment to the Flam- Table Fabrics Act is under consideration by Congress. It would cover hats gloves and apparel as well as furnishings fabrics with fire retardant finishes. Fire resistant finishes may raise material costs while boosting safety and care standards for glass fiber fabrics and other man made fibers.
A chaotic incident ends with flames consuming the area of a putes site after a clash at the rainers point. No injuries reported as firefighters contained the blaze and investigated the cause. Local authorities urged residents to avoid the area while flames were tackled.
Mr and Mrs Dwight Griffith announce the marriage of Linda Mae Rosenberg daughter of Mr and Mrs Dewney Rosenberg to Dwight Elliott Griffith son of Mr and Mrs George Griffith at United Church of Christ Welcome Milli on Saturday November 1 at 800 PM Rev James Schatz officiated A matron of honor was Mrs Gilbert Poppe bridesmaids were Debbie and Dana Griffith best man Ronald Erickson groomsmen included Gil lett Poppe Arvin Rosenberg and Max Griffith A reception for 300 followed in the church basement They will reside in Colorado Springs Colorado where the groom is stationed at Ft Carson Colorado
Mrs Walter Wegder and Mrs Weiner hosted a gathering at Glavbroek with proceeds to Hope Haven School for the Handicapped. Harvey Ne Jager, Hope Haven administrator, spoke and demonstrated equipment. Rock Valley children attend, and the group voted a contribution. Hostesses Mrs Ethel Wesselink and Mrs Tena Richéer led volunteers at the Veterans hospital welfare event.
Neighbors and about 45 farmers gathered at Atlig Hromatko Osheyedan Farmer to observe aid and harvest a 39 acre crop harvest. Thompson farmer and others joined a neighbor project with 26 men at his farm near The Rock Valley Bee. John recovering in army care, Rothe Alton hero from Viet Nam last March 8. Bob awarded Purple Heart for shrapnel wounds.
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