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Newspaper

Tripoli Leader

Location

Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1966

Page

2

Regents to Ask Legislature for 54.9 Million

Iowa state board of regents plans to request 54.9 million from the next legislature to build facilities at Iowa Iowa State and State College for the two year period starting July. The group rejected 12 million of the earlier 67.7 million request and seeks authority in 1967 to borrow for classroom and related building projects alongside direct appropriations.

State Board of Regents Iowa Iowa State State College

Wapsie Whirlwinds 4-H Club Plans Sept Potluck Picnic

The Wapsie Whirlwinds 4-H Club discussed Fun Day Sunday at a meeting called by Susan Carroll. They scheduled a potluck picnic for Sept 18 and planned a town clean up, a softball game with Biz E Bees on Aug 12, and reviewed dress revue winners including Ruth and Linda Leuenberger and Bonnie Davison.

Wapsie Whirlwinds Susan Carroll Sally Bergmann Biz E Bees Ruth Leuenberger Linda Leuenberger Bonnie Davison Sue Pleggenkuhle Doris O’connell Nancy Pleggenkuhle Plainfield Park Cedar Chums Plainfield Pals Marcia Smith Joel

Bugged Egyptians Describe Ancient Flour Beetle In Tomb Find

Archaeologists found fragments of the flour beetle in a grain jar inside an Egyptian tomb dated to around 2500 B C. The insect is noted for centuries of destroying stored food while also assisting modern biology as an experimental organism.

DC delegate served in Congress from 1871 to 1875

The District of Columbia had a delegate in Congress for four years from 1871 through 1875, representing the capital in federal deliberations during Reconstruction era governance.

District of Columbia

State Fair Expected to Draw Over Half a Million Attendees

The Iowa state fair opened Friday and is anticipated to attract more than 500000 visitors. About 6000 exhibitors will compete for nearly 250000 dollars in premiums across 29000 exhibits. State fair board secretary Kenneth Falk calls it a modern, educational and entertaining event with Lawrence Welk, rodeo and thrill shows.

State Fair Board Kenneth Falk Lawrence Welk

Primary election interest in Iowa state race dulls attention

With the September primary near, voters show low interest and polls indicate about 40 percent of those surveyed plan to skip the November general election. The contest pits Iowa State University professor William Murray against Centerville publisher Robert Beck as Republicans remain undecided. The $80 million surplus funds divide opinions on refunds now versus preserving funds for 1967 capital improvements and property tax relief.

William Murray Iowa State University Robert Beck Centerville Murray Beck Harold Hughes

Stoffregen Family Reunion Draws 63 At Gates Park

Family members from Readlyn Waverly Denver Waterloo Tripoli and Cedar Falls attended the Stoffregen reunion at Gates Park Waterloo 63 people were present The next gathering will be in Denver with Mrs Fred Stoffregen and Mrs Raymond Thurm as hostesses John Stumme was to have surgery at Allen Memorial Hospital Marvin Mary Kay and Roger Munson vacationed in Minnesota and Wisconsin Garrett Marshall returned to Ackley Steve Wittenburg was hospitalized after a broken shoulder during football practice.

Stoffregen Gates Park Waterloo Herman Stoffregen Kimberly Garylee Thurm Readlyn Waverly Denver Tripoli Cedar Falls Denver Park Fred Stoffregen Raymond Thurm John Stumme Allen Memorial Hospital Ralph Munson Marvin Mary Kay Roger Minnesota Wisconsin Garret Marshall Ackley Jeff Dick Abbas Steve Wittenburg Don Wittenburg James Triplett Colorado Kenneth Triplett New Hampton Lawler Sumner Bloomington Ill Louis Fanfmann Cascade Triplett James San Francisco Hawaii U.S.S John W. Thomason Ervin Taylor Kathryn Davis Roger McLavey Lowell McLavey Kenneth Loftus Evansdale Gail McLavey Arnold Smith Winnefred Smith Dean Wiltse Lester Buenger Donald Buenger Memphis Sharon Buenger Alfred Specht Frank Wilkins Art Jahnke Irma Hurmence Albert Sternat Jane Fredericksburg Clifford Brandenburg Fietta Bergmann Harlan Pose Agnes Bahlmann St. Paul Kenneth Bahlmann Lo Alcock Mms J. C. Ruehs Carl Schwemm L. W. Bockhaus Darwin Hoffman Ann Marie Scholtz Memorial Hospital Hoffmans Leland Alcock Ricky and David Alice Hemingson Effie Alcock Fort Atkinson Kenneth Hanson

Long List of Visiting Guests and Travel News From Iowa Town

A stream of visits and travels spans Waterloo Fredericksburg and surrounding towns. Fred erika Triplett and James prepare to join the U S S John W Thomason after a honeymoon in Colorado and a San Francisco leg before Hawaii.

Tripoli Community School Lunch Menu Weekly

Monday through Friday meal plan lists beef and spaghetti with sides on Monday. creamed chicken and mashed potatoes on Tuesday. Maidrites on Wednesday. scalloped potatoes and ham on Thursday. and tuna and noodle casserole on Friday. Milk is served daily with all meals.

September gardening tips for lilies and peonies cited by Gene Vincent

A county extension column notes September as prime time to plant lilies including Madonna, with advice on sun, soil, drainage, and deep mulch. It also urges early planting of peonies, warns on storage of potatoes to prevent greening, and highlights new lily varieties and bulb handling.

Ben F. Vance Towa State University Iowa

Potato Storage Temperatures Affect Sprout Quality

Readable fragments indicate guidance on potato storage. Temperatures around 38 to 40 degrees delay sprout development, while higher temperatures speed sprouting and can cause shriveling.

River Nile Growth Question From Oximal Source

A fragment reports the Nile River growing by 4000 miles, attributed to PP Oximal, but the claim lacks verifiable context or sourcing details.

Nile

Itch Relief Ad Opens at Tripoli Sundries

The notice promotes Itch Me Not antiseptic to halt itching. It claims fast healing for insect bites ringworm and surface rashes and directs readers to visit the Sundries in Tripoli for purchase.

Tripoli

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