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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1968
Page
2
The Tripoli Leader issued as second class mail in Tripoli Iowa under the 1879 act. Published each Wednesday since 1894 as the Bremer County and Town of Tripoli official newspaper. Publisher Robert J Sassman lists subscription rates of 4.00 yearly in advance in Iowa and 5.00 elsewhere.
Extension home economist Pearl E Pardee says preparation goes beyond outfits and supplies. Build his confidence with approval and familiar routines, practice independence, and manage his attitude with positive talk. If needed consult the teacher or school psychologist before start.
Sept 3 weight control meeting at 8 00 p m in Tripoli. Sept 4 extension council meeting at Extension office Tripoli at 8 30 p m.
This piece advises positive enthusiasm to ease a child into school. It stresses showing fun in counting colors shapes and drawing while teaching safe habits like looking both ways before crossing and avoiding strangers cars. It suggests optimism without creating fear and avoiding repeated warnings about separation.
Yampy Ennis Sterner of Agency known as Yampy keeps winning 12 to 20 garden prizes at fairs while aged 79. He remains an avid gardener and runs a repair and blacksmith shop in Agency.
Announcement notes Earl T Johnson as manager of the Waterloo Social Security District Office. No further details.
A reader asks about benefits on a spouse’s account. Assistant explains if own benefit equals or exceeds the spousal amount, pay on own account. otherwise, benefits may exceed legal limits. Domestic help wages of 50c bus fare must be reported if quarterly earnings reach 50 or more. SSA prefers estimates of 1968 earnings at year start to avoid overpayments.
Earl Willie of South Amana notes his three sons Leroy R. Willie in Puerto Rico Lyle E. Willie in Corpus Christi Texas and Laverne E. Willie in Chu Lai Vietnam reunited briefly during a recent leave. Leader ads bring results.
The BIZ-E-BEES top the intermediate division at the Mary Hoppenworth dress revue. Peggy Edwards led juniors as a finalist with Audrey Hildebrandt also reaching the final four. Achievement day occurred in August at Judy Kirchhott's, and a planning meeting at the Edwards home set camping for Split Rock on August 20 21. July 9 saw 92 attend family night hosted by the Arns, featuring grills and kabobs. July 16 marked achievement day at Plainfield State Bank with dozens of articles judged for North and South clubs. winners included Mary Arns Bonnie Maloy and Diane Foster among others.
Advertising copy touts ITCH-ME-NOT for eczema insect bites toe itch and surface rashes with quick drying action and antiseptic germ killing properties. It promises relief in minutes and urges purchase at E and L Sundries with a 48 cent rebate.
Jeanette Rieckenberg and Becky Scharnhorst won red ribbons while Bonnie Meyer and Dixie Ruehs advanced to finals in dress revue with purple ribbons. The club earned 12 blue ribbons 9 red ribbons and no whites. Rhonda Niedert selected to go to State Fair on August 17. Demonstrations included Launder a Woolen Sweater or Garment.
Kendra Nordman Ruehs reports on efforts to ease in and remove the ring as part of a broader policy shift. The piece details challenges and community reactions while noting the timeline and key figures involved.
A historical note honors long service figures including John Fulton and Louie Pickering as a 50 year milestone event. The piece references Civil Pensions and a government shop in Tripoui as part of veterans affairs and ongoing pension discussions.
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