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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1962
Page
2
Tripoli Iowa official town and Bremer County newspaper published weekly each Wednesday. Second class mail under March 8 1879 act. Established 1894 with publisher William A Buckley and editor Robert J Sassman. Subscriptions 3.50 yearly in state 4.50 elsewhere in advance.
July 20 meeting called to order by Kay Ormston with seven members two leaders and one mother present. Committees elected for posters and letters. Barbara Rathe to present a first aid kit to the boys club. 50 cent per member treasury contribution tentatively approved for next meeting. Achievement day results announced by Marjorie Blume. Sumner Sparklers held an Achievement day at Diane Stahlhut’s home with five members two leaders and four mothers present. Keith? winners noted with ribbons. next meeting September 3 at Kathy Frahm’s home.
Iowa City reports a State University of Iowa sociology study of the 1960 presidential vote across 99 counties finds a strong link between higher Democratic support and urbanization Catholic concentration and large blue collar and labor occupations. The study notes rural voters cling to tradition but may shift with prosperity or depression pressures.
The National Farmers Organization NFO reports second round talks with meat processors as county bargaining committees finalize plans. President Wm Bentley says processors are invited to bargain in good faith while NFC president Oren Staley warns of a possible all out holding action to force price and marketing condition agreements. Grain and dairy bargaining and summer organizational activity also continue as NFO accelerates toward the bargaining table.
C L Doty Andrew and son in law Robert Varley of Dubuque caught a 32-pound catfish 45 inches long near Bellevue Locks on the Mississippi River. The fish required 50 minutes to land using a treble 12 hook and 8 pound test line. Doty has fished 35 years and calls it the largest he ever landed on hook and line.
State explores multi year license plates for cars with one set lasting three to five years. About half the states use this system and one has a permanent plate. State Safety Commissioner Carl Pesch seeks AG opinion on legality and revalidation tags.
The 1063d Aviation Company of the Iowa National Guard ends a 10 month deployment at Fort Riley Kan. Gov Norman Erbe and Adjutant General Junior Miller welcomed the unit at Waterloo airport marking their return from active duty during the Berlin crisis.
County Extension Director Gene Vincent outlines timing for spring flowering bulbs and newer varieties, urges early orders for tulips and daffodils, and notes delivery timing. Ben Vance cautions late supply and suggests specifying delivery dates. Additional guidance covers fertilizing delphiniums mums amaryllis roses and woody plants, pest spraying, and watering to boost blooms and prevent winter injury.
The guide warns that mulches like straw sawdust and wood shavings can lower soil nitrogen harming crops. It recommends broadcasting straight nitrogen such as ammonium nitrate at 2 pounds per 1000 sq ft, or mixing with 4 5 pounds of dry soil or sand for even distribution, or using a high nitrogen fertilizer like 10 6 4 at 10 12 pounds per 1000 sq ft.
C H Farm Service Co of New Hampton will affiliate with FS Service Inc as Iowa and Illinois Farm Bureau Service Co. merge to form a new company. George Johnson of New Hampton represented C H Farm Service Co at the August vote in Des Moines. Illinois vote approved 90 to 1.
Donald P. Birkett of Dubuque was elected as commander of the Iowa Department American Legion at the annual convention in Davenport, defeating Webster City’s William Guthrie.
Bremer County extension director cites Iowa State University economist J William Uhrig who predicts cattle numbers will rise by about 14 million head this year with commercial slaughter at 26.5 million. He notes demand factors and timing of marketing will shape prices, and that the growth began in 1958, supported by a strong 1961 feeder cattle market and ample feed supplies.
A writer argues that farmers face unfair prices at market due to lack of bargaining power. After sowing, caring for the crop, and costly machinery, growers meet low offers from buyers. He calls for collective action this spring to improve the farm economy.
Numbers have risen 9 percent so far, slower than the 1949 58 cycle which climbed 23 percent in four years. The calf crop for 1962 is expected to be the largest since 1956 at about 40,542,000 head, 2 percent above 1961, reflecting trends in the calf inventory.
Feeding effort appears in early notices with vague references to applications and year. The fragment mentions a preferred choice and annual facet, though details are unreadable.
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