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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1961
Page
2
Calendar notes events in Bremer County including 4-H girls demonstration at the Iowa Fair on September 1. Also Know Your Library sessions on September 5 at Valley School, September 6 at Tripoli Town Hall, and a Birds lesson at Family Living Home Economics in Tripoli on September 8 at 1 30 P M.
The Douglas Rockets 4-H Club met August 17 at Horton Hall with 22 members, 4 leaders and 1 visitor. Clinton Burrow was chosen as County Office candidate. plans include a talent show with Tens N Teens 4-H Club and a September 10 softball game. Members must submit record books by September 1 and officer nominations are to occur next week.
Readlyn 4-H club Readlynettes hosted a town hall event featuring prospective member induction and officer installation led by Carolyn Lahmann. Readlyn Park picnic drew 27 attendees with postmeeting games including softball and social activities led by Kathy Meier.
County Extension Director Gene Vincent and horticulturist Ben Vance urge careful selection of contest vegetables and flowers. Choose the best, in eating stage, ensure five tomatoes per plate, uniform size and color, and read the fair schedule to meet entry rules. Harden flowers by cutting the day before, store in water, and use plastic bags to prevent wilting.
This piece advises knife safety and maintenance including proper storage in slotted holders or magnetic blocks, washing separately, avoiding hot water exposure, and not using knives for non cutting tasks. It emphasizes keeping blades sharp with regular stropping or sharpening and using correct tools for tasks.
Bremer 4-H fair ribbon results show Beef department champions Keifer-Champion Hereford Ford Raymond Dietz Angus Lloyd MacNeilus Shorthorn Delbert Simpson blue ribbons for many cattle classes. Produce and hog divisions award champions, reserve, and blue ribbons to numerous individuals including Heiser Werner Alcock Klunder Lillibridge and Milius among others. Horse, crops, poultry, and dairy sections list champions and blue ribbons with extensive exhibitor names across multiple departments.
The event lists dozens of blue and red ribbon awards across categories. Nancy Walther and Donald Juhl spearhead multiple wins from junior calves to aged cows, while Larry Hassman and Bruce Becker lead several blue ribbon dairy herd and yearling entries.
MrsFlorence Starr of Tama Nursing Home recently celebrated her 100th birthday amid friends and family. The event highlighted long life and community ties, with staff noting her years of devoted service and cheerful presence.
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