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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1958
Page
2
The Tripoli Leader is the National Editorial Association paper published weekly in Tripoli Iowa Bremer County. It is entered as second class mail under the 1879 act. Established since 1894 with William A Buckley as publisher. Subscription rates are 3.00 per year in Iowa and 3.50 per year elsewhere.
An outsider sees decline before locals notice from run down homes, faded business fronts, and neglected streets. The piece warns progress hinges on residents investing in their town, supporting leadership, and patronizing local businesses, stressing the time to act is now.
February 4 H meetings cover Maxfield Merry Maids Randol Mes sag e. Secret Pal draws, letter releases, talks on baking failures and cereals. March plans include rope making, plumbing safety, basketball game, and convention talk. Readers note multiple club activities across Readlyn, Tripoli, and Readlynettes with several new members and leaders.
The March 26 issue lists new member Cheryl Youngblut joining the 4-H and notes demonstrations on Table Etiquette and Making Custards by Joyce Bludt, Judith Bludt, Mary Brewer, and Barbara Rathe. A bake sale is set for April 12, with an anniversary party for former leader Mrs Maenall on March 14 at Tripoli Town Hall.
The text notes a gradual gain of independence and describes nylon upholstery moving toward tradition inspired fabrics as a sign of practical elegance. It highlights damask weaves as significant and offers kitchen tips to prepare onions, celery, and cheese in advance for faster meal prep.
The article advises raising indoor humidity for plants when daytime temps reach 75 F and humidity drops to 20 25 percent, suggesting trays of water and gravel. It also promotes early morning independence training for children, urging parents to have them toilet wash and dress themselves for a hearty breakfast.
Gene Fassett and wife transfer to S L Brown for 1 dollar the south 17 percent of east 1814 acres in section 21 93 14, quit claim deed. Carl Bverding and wife to Randolph L Kuhlmann and wife for 1 dollar lot 1 block 18 Readlyn. C H Oltrogue and wife to Werner Schlichtine and wife for 1 dollar part of nw quarter of section 22 92 12. John Mohlis et al to John C Kasemeier and wife for 1 dollar extensive parcels totaling ten acres of ne and north ten acres of s t of nw quarter and south 35 acres of ne quarter and south 35 acres of nw quarter of section 24 92 11. Revenues listed: 5.50 24.20 18.15 respectively.
List of deeds in Sumner and Waverly Iowa including Al Wolferam and wife to Ludwig and Wilharm couples, Plainfield School District to Beard, Waverly Development to City of Waverly, and multiple lot transfers in Brooks Woodruff, Home and Crestwood Park additions with revenues ranging from 55 cents to 30.25 dollars. Names include Lievd R Ludwig Marvin L Wilharm Floyd E Beard Edward C Weisbard L Dale Coates Myrtle Max L Thompson James E Busch James M Volk and Waverly entities.
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