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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1967
Page
2
Iowans have started paying for the latest tax package approved by the last legislature. Beer and cigarette taxes rose, the sales tax extended to athletic events, and manufacturers pay use tax on materials from outside Iowa. On Oct 1 the sales use tax rises to three percent and 55 services will be taxed at that rate, generating over 100 million dollars for property tax relief and school aid.
California Governor Ronald Reagan will headline a $100-a-plate fundraising dinner in Des Moines. About 1,500 Iowa Republicans are expected to attend the October 25 event at Veterans Memorial Auditorium. Reagan previously worked as a Des Moines radio sport announcer from 1933 to 1937.
A special Jefferson Superiors meeting on July 31 with 20 members and two leaders reviewed fair rules and barn duties. Leon Hutchison was chosen for the State Fair trip, with David Kalainoff as alternate, and demonstrations on electric motor cleaning and livestock cooling were given.
Iowa stands among the top three states for motorboat ownership per person. Last year the state had about 111000 motors and 66000 motorboats in use, with Washington and Michigan ahead.
Released through Dale Shires County Extension Director Gene Futrell Iowa State University economist notes 8.7 million cattle on feed July 1 across 32 states, down 2 percent from a year ago. Iowa leads with over 1.8 million, up 3 percent. He forecasts steady prices and careful budgeting as marketings shift from July through September.
A retrospective page notes Iowa ranking fourth in farm owned automobiles. Farm anecdotes include Fred Rewoldt using a limestone crusher for lime on his land. Market prices show eggs 20¢ and hogs $9.70. Local events record weddings births retirements and job updates across Tripoli and Waverly.
The summer reading program ends July 29 with about 6600 books circulated in June and July. Sixty four youngsters earned prizes for reading ten books. top readers include Linda Schumacher and several Lindquists and Kruegers. August brings new books. Palimpsest highlights Iowa history and sites from Effigy Mounds to Herbert Hoover birthplace.
Barber W. J. Summers known as Jap, 81 of Adel, is cited by the Barbers Association as the oldest active barber in the state. Summers started his career at age 14 in Chariton.
Local paper from Tripoli Iowa on August 9 1967 notes community happenings and civic notices. Includes brief reports on town meetings school board decisions and upcoming celebrations affecting residents and local organizations.
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