Toys match infant abilities in early development
Child development writer explains how toys should fit a baby’s age by matching emerging interests and motor skills. Observations of Priscilla at five weeks illustrate focusing on faces, with mobiles placed to the side and objects about 12 inches away. As babies age to two and three months they explore textures, reach, and grasp, requiring secure attachments and adjustable setups to maintain engagement.
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Priscilla
Traveling with family pets during vacations
Practical travel hints for families with pets including camping leashes for dogs and cats, vet checkups, and safe car guidance. Warns against leaving pets in hot parked cars and advises ventilation and water. Emphasizes avoiding heat buildup and ensuring pets can explore within leash length.
Woman becomes first woman staff representative in USW district
Cleveland AP Margaret Axel, mother of six, is the first woman appointed staff representative for United Steelworkers District 28. The 35,000-member district makes her the only woman staff rep for a steel union district in the United States. She will serve a six month probation after working in a steel plant chemical laboratory.
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Cleveland (Ap
Margaret Axel
United Steelworkers
Axel
USW
United States
Chicago
Steel Company
Community event roundup features town groups and visits
Salvation Army Timbrelists entertain at United Methodist Women luncheon in Elyria Home Smith Hall. Elyria Golden Agers host a tureen luncheon. Bethel Shrine Fathers honored at Masonic Temple. Camp Iss-See-Kes open house and YWCA summer camp slots noted. Scouts, bake and yard sales listed along with a high school class reunion plan and diabetes program on radio.
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Salvation Army
Gary Long
United Methodist Women
UMW
First United Methodist Church
Smith Hall
Elyria
Lester Sheffield
Leonard Fowls
Lou Ames
Elyria Golden Agers
Holly Hall
West Ave
Bethel Shrine
Masonic Temple
Washington Ave
Library offers summer reading club and puppet shows
The Elyria Public Library invites third through sixth graders to register for its Summer Reading Club from Monday through June 18. Marionettes puppet shows for ages four and up are at 2 p.m. on July 11, 18, 25 and August 8, 15, 22. Story time for preschool through second graders runs 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays or 10 a.m. Fridays, and Wednesday 4 p.m. matinees continue year round.
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YWCA
Clare-Mar Lakes
Elyria Public Library
Washington Ave
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