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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1967
Page
2
Local weekly paper in Tripoli Iowa notes its second class postage status under federal act. It lists publication schedule as Wednesday and dates from 1879 with establishment in 1894. Publisher named Robert J Sassman provides subscription prices at 3.50 in state and 4.50 elsewhere. Official paper for Tripoli and Bremer County.
Readlynettes 4-H group decides to hold a bake sale with safety tips as roll call at Mrs Schmidt home. Lori Schmidt demonstrates measuring methods while Vicki Seydel presents a cooking demonstration.
Jefferson Jills 4-H club members in Tripoli gathered at Karen Oltrogge’s home as 21 members answered roll call with food nutrition talks and demonstrations presented by Jody Prestien Ruth Eiick Susan Bartels and Beth Rose. Townline Cowboys 4-H held a February meeting at Waverly Shell Rock High School on February 6 with 20 members, basketball games, enrollment sheets, and discussion of 4-H T shirts.
Extension expert Pearl E Pardee notes paper dolls now refer to disposable children and adult wear. Fabrics mix cellulose with polyester and nylon with acrylic binders to create fire proof low cost garments priced around 2 to 3 dollars for short term play and travel wear.
Extension economist Gene Futrell of Iowa State University notes lamb prices remain below year-ago levels as slaughter and supplies rise. Early February interior Iowa prices for choice and prime wooled lambs ranged 20.50 to 21.50 per cwt, about six dollars below last year’s strong levels, with expectations of 21.50 to 22.50 by late winter and slight spring gains.
Fremont Farm Bureau women gathered February 21 at Mrs. Charles Struck home with co host Mrs Alfred Koch. Chair Mrs K H Hoppenworth opened the meeting and reports covered the legislative tour and local affairs. A presentation on credit sources titled Dollars and Sense was given by Mrs Louis Gienau. Mrs Marvin Haverkamp demonstrated sugar molding and decorating Easter eggs. March meeting announced.
A producer cites lower market demand and higher feed costs a year ago. They expect profit margins on lambs to improve during the coming spring and summer months.
Mr and Mrs William Hacker of Marengo celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They have nine children, 30 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
A community gathering at the home of Mrs. Robert Chapin will start with a potluck dinner designated as guest day. Local members are invited to bring dishes and share fellowship during the event.
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