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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1966
Page
2
Bremer County events calendar notes meetings and skates
Calendar items list a Bremer county fair board meeting on July 21 at 8 30 p m at the county Extension office in Tripoli an informational meeting on homemakers home health service program on July 25 at 8 p m at Tripoli high school and a July 26 county 4 H skating party at 7 30 p m at the Rollerdrome in Cedar Falls.
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Tripoli
Tripoli High School
Cedar Falls
Save Yourself Trouble Keep Pesticide Records
A county Extension director and entomologist explain that keeping chemical application records for at least five years is legally required for commercial applicators and beneficial for farmers. Accurate records help in potential lawsuits, prove proper use, and may qualify for indemnity if residues appear in products. A free CS-6 Chemical Application Record form is available at the county Extension office.
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Gene Vincent
Dave Mick
Iowa State University
4 H Club News Highlights Meeting Dates and Activities
Biz E Bees 4 H members met July 6 at Kay Ormston home with 22 attendees. Demonstrations and talks covered sewing ironing grooming and fabric texture. Winners advance to county, July 28 dress revue is set, and family day plus county fair patrols noted. TNT group met July 6 at Ruehs home with six members and excursion postponed to July 26 Decorah museum Luther College Wonder Cave. Achievement day July 19 at Shary Brase home.
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Kay Ormston
Debbie Edwards
Lori Chapin
Mary Hoppenworth
Kathy Edwards
Debbie Chapin
Debbie Green
Nancy Hoppenworth
Audrey Hildebrandt
Jane Rathbone
Kay
Mrs. Rathbone
Green
Hildebrandt
Jean Kerr
Alan
Stanley Jensen
Polk Hustlers
Bobby Becker
Bremer County
Plainfield
Stuart Shde
TNT
Dixie
Sheila Ruehs
Decorah
Luther College
Wonder Cave
Clarence Dietz
Waldo Ruehs
Shary
Brase
Six Years Two Full Years Production Diverted in Iowa
Fred R. McLain of the state ASC notes that over six years of feed grain programs the equivalent of two full years of corn production has been diverted. For the 1966 Iowa feed grain program total payments are about 207 million dollars, with price support estimated at 120.9 million and acreage diversion at 86.4 million on 3,422,532 acres removed from corn.
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Fred R. McLain
ASC
Iowa
Gardens Ties Tripoli in July Showdown
A garden short note reports Gardens tying Tripoli 1 1 in a July 20 1966 contest. The brief mentions both teams and the neutral site of the game.
Tomato fruit set woes linked to heat and wind
Ben Vance notes tomatoes fail to set fruits when temperatures are too high or low. Blossoms dry and fall after opening, common in hot weather. Hot dry winds also hinder fruit set in tomatoes and peppers. No remedy during heat. fruiting resumes when conditions cool.
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Ben Vance
Iowa State University
Vance
Hog Prices and Mulching Advice From Bremer Extension Director
Gene Futrell of Iowa State University forecasts hog prices to remain weaker than recent peaks as the spring pig crop of 1965 66 totals 47 million head, down from larger years. He notes low pork cold storage and strong meat demand offset some price pressure, while poultry meats offer volume at lower prices this summer. The release also urges mulching around tomato plants to boost yields and quality, citing pamphlet 238 from ISU and listing mulch sources and benefits. Projections show U S pork supplies per capita at a 30 year low with prices drifting from mid 20s to around 18 19 by winter.
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Gene Futrell
Iowa State University
U. S
Iowa
Minnesota
Egg Story of a Gourd-Shaped Find on Farm
Steven Schmidt, 13, of Schleswig, was gathering eggs on his parents farm when he brought in one egg shaped like a gourd. The odd egg drew attention from family and neighbors who speculated on its unusual form.
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Steven Schmidt
Schleswig
Pert Pointers: Fall 1966 Clothes Color Trends
Pearl E Pardee notes seasonal color shifts with fall 1966 wardrobes. Pastels return, whites and darks fade, and color brings sharp, landscape inspired zing. This home economist outlines how hues reflect seasonal mood changes.
Beck calls for property tax relief moratorium
Republican gubernatorial candidate Robert K. Beck urges Iowa to halt property tax increases claiming Iowa ranks 15th in property taxes. He notes Gov Harold Hughes promised relief but taxes rose by 62 million dollars in 1963 64 65.
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Robert K. Beck
Iowa
Beck
Harold Hughes
Marine captain promoted to major to command Argentia Naval Station
Capt Duane Van Note of the U S Marine Corps is promoted to major and will soon depart for Newfoundland to serve as commanding officer of the Marine barracks at Argentia Naval Station. He is a Thompson High School graduate and the son of Mrs Carl Forsberg of Forest City.
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Duane van Note
U. S. Marine Corps
Newfoundland
Marine Barracks
Argentia Naval Station
van Note
Thompson High School
Carl Forsberg
Forest City
Ivory Valued Next to Jade in Ancient Times
In ancient times ivory held values rivaling jade, reflecting its prized status across cultures. Trade networks moved these luxury materials between regions, signaling wealth and power.
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Ivory
Colors Forecast Brightens Wardrobes Across Seasons
The forecast highlights a broad palette with reds from flame tones to berry and ember, purples including vintage grape and regal darks, and bold blues like peacock and teal. Jewel greens jade emerald and peridot dominate, with neutrals in marble white and charcoal lifted by lively accents, plus browns camel and chocolate in varied textures.
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Oxford
Joint Committee Recommends Color TV for Education
The Iowa joint committee on educational television recommends that Iowa's educational network switch to color. They say starting in color now would cost less than converting later from black and white.
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Iowa
Joint Committee On Educational Television
Teens Show Off 26 Bluegills From Lake Trip
Terry Cook aged 15 and Rick Duhn aged 13 of Spirit Lake returned from an hour of fishing on East Okoboji Lake with 26 bluegills to display.
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Terry Cook
Rick Duhn
Spirit Lake
East Okoboji Lake
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