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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1966
Page
2
The National Newspaper Geofginian is a second class mail paper in Tripoli Iowa established in 1894. It is the official paper of Tripoli and Bremer County with weekly publication and subscription rates of 3.50 in state and 4.50 elsewhere. Publisher is Robert J. Sassman.
Purdue professor James Papke released preliminary findings from Iowa tax revision work directed by Governor Hughes. Key points show property tax dominating revenue, Iowa relying more on local taxes, and projected decade revenue growth insufficient to cover expenditures. Proposals include broadening taxes, trimming corporate taxes, and shifting tax burden toward ability to pay.
County Extension director Gene Vincent urges preparing grain storage to prevent spoilage by pests. Extension entomologist Harold Gunderson advises cleaning, sealing openings, insecticide treatments, aeration for yearlong storage, and harvesting ripe grain to avoid heating and contamination.
The Iowa State Bar Association urges a statewide court reform to Merge 13 municipal courts into a unified trial court system. It also calls for disbanding mayors justices of the peace police and superior courts by 1968 with municipal courts replaced in 1970 by salaried district court commissioners appointed by district judges.
Gifford educator Mrs. Gertrude Lawler was honored at New Providence school for completing five decades in Iowa teaching. Her career began in 1912 in Secor and she has served as Providence second grade teacher since 1955. She plans to teach another year at the same school.
Midshipman John S. Redd of Sidney after graduating from the U S Naval Academy Annapolis Md received a Fulbright scholarship to pursue graduate study in mathematics for a year in Uruguay. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John S Redd Sidney.
Mrs. Howard Burman hosted the Douglas Farm Bureau ladies meeting on May 16 with 27 members present. Topics included the Minneapolis tour and flower care slides by Mrs. Reuben Schnurstein. A nominating committee named Mrs. John Warneke and Mrs. Stanley Bockhaus for 1966 67.
Plainfield Pals 4-H held June 20 at Kathy and Jeannette Fish home with eight members and one leader. Marilyn Vossberg spoke on Table Manners and Lu Ann Koob demonstrated Wrist Pin Cushion making. Connie Robinson demonstrated Darts and Tucks and lunch was served.
Bremer County Extension reports that heavier slaughter weights are pressuring fed cattle prices. Gene Futrell notes heavier cattle helped drive the spring price decline, with potential price rises possible this fall as slaughter falls below 1965 levels.
Nonfat dry milk aids travelers and campers by enabling quick cocoa mixes with hot water. The article notes heavier beef cattle prices and feedlot costs, Army Savings Bonds uptake, and practical uses of nonfat dry milk for drinks soups and hot biscuits on the road.
60th Mr and Mrs Louis F Duclos of Manly were feted on their anniversary. The couple have lived in Manly for 50 years, marking six decades of marriage and long local residence.
A make ahead cocoa mix combines nonfat dry milk sugar and cocoa with salt. Mix thoroughly and store in a tight container. To serve fill a cup one third with mix and add hot water or milk to finish.
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