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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1965
Page
2
Official weekly newspaper of Tripoli and Bremer County Iowa. Published each Wednesday under state act, established 1894. Robert J. Sassman is publisher with annual subscriptions of 3.50 in Iowa and 4.50 elsewhere. Second class mail and postage details noted.
Remer County Extension calendar lists 4-H activities from July 14 to July 22. Events include Boys 4-H junior demonstration contest at 8 p m at Tri Poli Town Hall, livestock judging workouts at LaVern Matthias farm and Tripoli High School, and a Girls demonstration day and boys senior demonstration contest at 8 p m at Tri.
Thirteen demonstrations were shown at Demonstration Day for Biz E Bees 4-H Club on July 2 at Debbie Greens. Top demonstrations included How to End Fly Away Dust by Diane Heidemann and How to Make a Bed by Jean Kerr and Debbie Edwards. New secretary Nancy Hoppenworth and historian Jane Rathbone were elected. Reports covered county camps and state conferences. Achievement Day is set for July 29.
Iowa officials announce a new public health law regulating pets to curb rabies. Starting June 1 1966 dog owners must vaccinate dogs and display vaccination tags to avoid impoundment and obtain licenses. Cats are not covered but vaccination is advised for pets.
Bremer County extension notes higher broiler and turkey production for 1965 with 2 3 percent more turkeys and several gains in broiler output. Federally inspected broilers up 3 percent first quarter 1965. Turkeys expect 3 5 percent more output, poults hatched Sept 1964 to June 1965 form 90 percent of crop. Prices seen modestly above last year. Rheumatic fever prevention urged through regular antibiotic treatment in children. First domestic jet passenger service started in 1958 between New York and Miami.
Denver past president parley met for a noon steak fry with attendees including Mrs. Arthur Sassmann and Mrs. Hilda Kimm along with other local members. The Thimble Bee discussed Brandt park needs and a cancer film was shown. Guests celebrated Woodworths open house in Tama as the Witmers visited. Vietnam service noted for Pfc Dean Gleason with mail address.
PEARL E. PARDEE explains that spot and stain resistance depends on finish type stain kind and cleaning method. Water-borne stains dominate about 75 percent of spills and oils cling to finishes that repel water. Factors include stain duration contact conditions fiber content construction and finishing quality.
The resistant corn rootworm problem is worsening across Nebraska Iowa and neighboring states as beetles emerge later in the season. Farmers are urged to inspect fields during July for beetle infestations, protect silks during pollination, and cooperate with neighbors to curb spread.
Agricultural notes advise early insecticide application when multiple beetles appear per ear to protect cornfields. Protecting fields yields larger, well-filled ears with better harvest potential.
West Des Moines retiree Tony O'Neal ends a 40 year career with Towa Power and Light Co. He joined Iowa Power in 1926 and retires as a work center supervisor.
The Winnebago Lutheran congregation in Lake Mills observes its 100th anniversary on August 28 and 29. Former pastors and members receive special invitations to the event. The church originated on September 3, 1865.
William Lehmkuhl a junior at the State College of Iowa Maquoketa son of Mr and Mrs Luther Lehmkuhl has been selected as a representative to the Collegiate Council for the United Nations in New York City He has engaged in foreign affairs activities on campus prior to this appointment.
A 1965 66 council presidency is described with General Assembly leadership under Wilse. The record notes a December 5 event in Washington and references an ordinance passed to fund public schools. Names and dates are inconsistently presented in the fragmented OCR.
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