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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1962
Page
2
Editorial section notes second class mail status in Tripoli under 1879 act. It lists publication schedule, establishment in 1894, and official town and county designation. Names William A. Buckley as publisher and Robert J. Sassman as editor. Subscription rates are $3.50 in Iowa and $4.50 elsewhere, prepaid.
Robert Chapin of Tripoli was reelected at the Bremer-Butler Dairy Herd Improvement Co op annual meeting to serve as president for 1962. Arnold Hesse of Denver was elected vice president and Frank Reints of Shell Rock secretary treasurer. Reints and Hesse joined Eugene Huck as new directors. over 1962 directors include Harlen Hansen, Mervin Paulsen, and Venice Rathe. The meeting reported DHIA herd butter fat average up about 10 pounds from last year, with 1961 DHIA average at 430 pounds per cow. Walter Pilgrim urged dairymen to know the full farm operation as well as the dairy, comparing profits and expenses of above and below average operators.
The December session at Joel and Clark Wikner's home drew 17 members and 2 leaders. Joel Wikner led a talk on Runners. January’s gathering at Tripoli Town Hall drew 16 members 1 leader and 8 fathers with Duane Steinhart speaking on Right Behind the Wheel and demos by Bob Zander and Larry Huck. The Maxfield Rangers January 15 met at Ron Milius home and Jefferson township started a club again. funds were returned. Gary Heinemann demonstrated How to Make a Feed Bank Out of a Discarded Water Tank. Larry Steege spoke on Ways You Can Cut Pig Losses. Tom Sickles on Photography of Dairy Cattle. Next meeting will be Dad's Night with committees named and demonstrations planned by listed members.
The article discusses decorative shade borders using fringe braids or upholstery motifs and suggests using same pulls as furniture for cohesion. It then warns salt ashes and sand damage to carpets, causing discoloration and fiber wear. Prevent harm with non skid rugs, weather strips, frequent vacuuming, periodic professional cleaning, and regular polishing and waxing adjustments for heavy traffic.
Attorney General Evan Hultman ruled that separate paper ballots must be used in the June 4 primary election for the proposed judicial reform amendment. He said the judicial question may not be placed on voting machines.
Local newspaper brief from Tripoli Iowa dated January 24 1962 notes community events and short notices. unnamed officials and residents are referenced in concise summaries of town happenings and upcoming activities.
Calendar items list meetings and lessons for 4-H and family living. Jan 26 Family Living County Committee meets at Tripoli Town Hall 1 30 p m. Jan 29 4 H Leader Recognition day in Ames includes 4 H Boys Leader Training at the Extension office Tripoli at 8 p m. Jan 30 Better Dress Orientation at Tripoli Town Hall 1 30 p m. Jan 31 Rose Gardening and Culture at Tripoli Town Hall 1 30 p m with Ben Vance.
Frederika residents report a birthday observance for Mr. Holm with dinner in Waterloo and visits to the Holm home. Mrs. C C Clary and Mrs Hazel Ager called with Aunt Bertha Mooney in New Hampton. J C Ruehs called with sister Mrs Fred Sell in Sumner. Albert Markle and Charlotte Duenow Markle welcomed a daughter DeAnna Marie born Jan 15 in Manchester. The Sells hosted Ruehs for Ruehs birthday with evening guests Randall Neidert and Mrs Western Douglas.
Raymond French of New Hampton visited with his parents on Saturday. Birthday greetings were noted for Carl Schwemm and Ted Schwemm with a gathering of Schwemm and Ruehs families. A wedding reception for Robert Schwartz and Ann Lassmann took place at Tripoli Town Hall Sunday evening. Local gatherings included visits by the Bockhaus and Leitch families, and a steward ship meeting at Floyd Methodist church.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Dancer and Scott of Tripoli spent Sunday with Oren Hinecker. On February 14, 1813 the USS Essex under Captain David Porter rounded Cape Horn and became the first American war vessel to enter the Pacific.
Window shades no longer plain additions but decorating assets offering many colors textures and patterns. Cloth shades range from translucent to room darkening with new lighting effects and installation methods bottom up or ceiling hung. Decorative trimmings help coordinate furniture and window treatments.
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