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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1973
Page
2
Bremer Co Extension Director Larry Stoltenberg notes a sharper rise in farm production expenses for 1973 driven by higher input costs, reduced government payments, and larger acreages. ISU economist Gene Futrell cites higher fertilizer and feed costs, potential ammonia limits, and tight hay supplies as key factors.
The Denver and Farmers Savings Banks in Frederika open without restrictions. The House completed beer bill action. if signed, 3.2 beer and wine will be sold in 22 states starting April 7. Wm Krueger remains buttermaker at Tripoli Creamery Co. annual meeting. Bremer Co. editor David H. Murphy, 67, dies at Mercy hospital Waverly. Donna Kuethe, 13, will represent Tripoli schools in Bremer Co. spelling contest in Waverly after defeating last year’s winner. Tripoli baseball directors elect Eldo Kehe president. Wm Dilley rehired as buttermaker at Tripoli Coop Creamery. Funeral for Harold Meihost, 17, held. he died after measles. Dan Jahnke family moves to Iowa City for Highway Patrol job. Father son banquet at Faith UCC. Dave West and Marlene move to local home. C J Kimbal hospitalized at Allen Waterloo improving. Larry Buchholz marries Helga Lauria March 10. Walter Kuker, 72, funeral held. Eldon Meier family moves to new farm north of Tripoli. Erwin Hoppenworth farm sale set for March 23. Funeral at Klinger.
Lawmakers return from recess as Lt Governor Neu cites priorities including elderly tax relief and expanded school funding. After a slow start on non-appropriation bills, debates continue over TRACIS, bingo legalization, DOT, and road use tax allocations. Committees report hard work and progress so far.
Burton Moeller reports Grace Lutheran No 1 team won the Iowa Lutheran state bowling tournament with a 2766 total last weekend. Palm Sunday confirmation set at Crane Creek Church. Mr and Mrs H W Peters observe their 61st wedding anniversary. John Winkel near Sanborn celebrates his 90th birthday and a hobby of steam engines. He threshed for 50 years totaling over three million bushels.
Monday offers hot beef sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy and choc chip bar. Tuesday serves Maidrites with green beans and grape juice. Wednesday features meat loaf with potatoes and cabbage salad and apple crisp. Thursday presents Tacos with lettuce Jell-O and banana dessert. Friday includes tuna and noodle casserole with egg salad and peanut butter sandwiches and peach sauce. Milk provided daily.
Iowa state representative Thomas Higgins proposes moving general emergency and soldier's relief costs from counties to the state. He cites efficiency studies and says about 20 million dollars yearly would be administered by the Division of Child and Family Services. The measure aims to apply uniform guidelines for all the poor across Iowa.
Higgins argues adoption would push a class action to force funding relief beyond property taxes. He cites the Sorreno decision on education funding and notes the Tax Foundation estimates Iowa paid 29 cents in taxes per federal aid dollar last year, amounting to $1.29 in taxes for each aid dollar. Iowa
The passage notes one of 21 states paid more in taxes than it received in grants. Town residents paid 420 million in taxes, while 325 million was allocated in the year.
Farm equipment and related items include a 1962 John Deere 2010 tractor with 700 hours in excellent condition a 1957 Allis Chalmers WD45 in very good shape a 1937 John Deere model A a John Deere No 5 power mower an Allis Chalmers 3 16 mounted plow a 4 10 spring tooth harrow on wheels an Allis Chalmers 10 field cultivator for point an auger box two New Idea 5 ton trailer wagons two wooden wagon boxes a 14 bale rack a Case side delivery rake a John Deere 20 harrow a US grain blower a 300 gas barrel two hog feeders and miscellaneous other items.
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