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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1971
Page
4
James Nuss offers custom saw sharpening using Foley automatic sharpener in Tripoli Iowa. Local service details emphasize precise edge work for varied saw types and prompt turnaround.
Hoofing materials include 6 foot steel T posts at 1.14, hog panels 8.49, cattle panels 9.69, combination panels 11.29, plus barb wire woven wire gates at low prices. Also Beeline Fashions party plan offers free samples and interviews in Iowa. Opportunities include Helbros watch displays and automatic dispenser servicing with capital needs. Unclaimed freight lists 1970 machines at 38.50 each with monthly payments.
Mr and Mrs H H Bull and Mrs Darlene Holm attended the wedding of Miss Cheri Zahn daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Zahn and Mr Thomas Gronoski at St Pauls Lutheran church in Waverly Saturday afternoon. They also attended the reception at the Waverly Golf and Country Club.
Students at the Tall corn Music camp in Cedar Falls attend the ninth annual session with Vicki Brand horst Valerie Ellerman and Carol Pint. Camp includes music theory glasses rehearsals of band jazz band and ensembles and offers a week of college style living for attendees.
Expressions of gratitude from relatives and friends for cards gifts and visits during hospitalization and after returning home with thanks to Pastor Gies Rev S J Meyer Rev George Gundel and others for prayers and support. Family members include J C Hassman and the Lahmann Thompson Porter and Waterman families.
The USDA reports major reforms in food aid since 1968 with growth in participants and benefits. Food stamp participation exceeds triple the 1969 level with budgets above 2 billion dollars, while county shifts from commodity programs to stamps rise to about 3.7 million beneficiaries. Free and reduced price school lunches serve over 7.3 million children, a substantial increase from the prior year.
John Westergaard son of Mrs Phyllis Westergaard of Newell was named Outstanding Recruit at the U S Marine Recruit Training Station San Diego upon graduation from a platoon of 64. He earned Dress Blues and a promotion to PFC and will report to Camp Pendleton Calif September 1 for further training.
President Nixon visits Centerville to dedicate the 26.5 million Rathbun Dam complex, the state's largest water body. He addresses rural America and revenue sharing before a crowd estimated around 30 000, praising the project after years of rejection. Protestors are scarce as signs and flags wave on a sunny day.
President Nixon spoke at Ottumwa Iowa emphasizing renewed federal focus on rural development and fair share of progress for farmers and small communities. He recalled his 1940s naval memory and noted Unemployment insurance paid out over 36 million dollars in fiscal 1971 to Iowa workers led by Black Hawk Linn and Polk counties with average weekly benefits about 52 dollars.
Neil B. Stadlman, 26, former Sac City resident now in Ames, aims for the Republican nomination for Iowa secretary of agriculture. Incumbent L. B. Liddy won't seek re election except for two years. Stadlman, ex Iowa Future Farmers of America president, is pursuing a master’s in animal science at Iowa State University and is not married. Robert Lounsberry has announced his candidacy. Lt. Gov. Roger Jepsen criticizes Governor Ray over Amish teacher exemption decision.
A 95-year-old pastor received the highest lay award in a ceremony at St. Ry Prophet Church. The award, given by Ap Takovos, marked fifty years of service in the Greek Orthodox community in Dubque and South America.
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