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Newspaper

Tripoli Leader

Location

Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1955

Page

2

Tripoli Leader details and rates

The Tripoli Leader is the official town and Bremer County newspaper published each Wednesday. It is operated by the National Editorial Association and Iowa press association, entered as second class mail under March 8, 1879, and established since 1894. William A. Buckley serves as publisher with annual subscriptions of 3 dollars in Iowa and 3.50 dollars elsewhere.

Tripoli Iowa Bremer County William A. Buckley

Iowa farm market and hatch trends reported for April May

Hogs from Iowa farms in April and May are forecast to rise about 8 percent from last year, near the 1949-53 five year average. April intentions would hit a record high for that month, while May shows an 7 percent fewer hogs than last year. Chick hatching is down nationally by 18 percent and in Iowa by 29 percent in March. Incubator eggs on April 1 are 9 percent below last year. Fly control and malathion spraying are urged for homes and farms as borer activity and corn planting progress affect production. corn acreage may rise 3 percent.

Iowa United States Lowa

Denver Soldier Roger D. Anhalt Spent Leave in Tokyo

Tokyo report states Pfc. Roger D. Anhalt 21 son of Mr and Mrs Joe Anhalt Denver recently spent a week’s leave in Tokyo from his unit in Korea. A carpenter with the 1st Battalion headquarters company of the 32d Infantry Regiment, he entered the army in 1954 and trained at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. He is a 1952 graduate of Waverly High school.

Roger D. Anhalt Denver Tokyo Joe Anhalt Korea 32D Anhalt Army Fort Leonard Wood, Mo Waverly High School

Tripoli Theatre Screening Irving Berlin Classic White Christmas

Tripoli theatre presents Irving Berlin's White Christmas on Sunday and Wednesday May 8 and 11. Starring Bing Crosby Danny Kaye Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen with Dean Jagger the film features song hits romance comedy and pathos as Crosby and Kaye become partners and help save an inn in Vermont with a festive show.

Tripoli Theatre Irving Berlin Bing Crosby Danny Kaye Rosemary Clooney Vera Ellen Dean Jagger Bing Danny Vermont Old General

4 H Club News Biz E Bees March and April Meetings

The 4 H Biz E Bees met in March at Geraldine Lohmanns with 10 members present. Talks on What a Well dressed Bed Wears and Making a Bed along with a Furniture Arrangement talk and listening records were given. In April the group met at Mrs Magnalls with 10 members present. Plans included grooming judges and discussion of the 4 H camp and convention.

Geraldine Lohmann Marlene Tegtmeier Audrey Kappmeyer Jolane Tegtmeier L. J. Magnall Robert Ambrose

Denver High junior senior banquet at Waverly Country Club

The Denver High School junior senior banquet at Waverly Country Club featured about 65 attendees including faculty and guests. Martin Matthias hosted, Supt. B D Gray spoke, Barbara Droste gave welcome, and a Hawaiian theme accompanied a three course dinner served by the sophomore class.

Waverly Country Club Denver High School Martin Matthias B. D. Gray Barbara Droste Carol Lynn Soldwisch Kolleen Kohagen Ronald Morgan Merwin Schoof Gerald Jondahl Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls

Mother-Daughter Tea Meeting at Marlene and Jolane Tegtmeier

The event adjourned after a mother daughter tea at Marlene and Jolane Tegtmeier. Shirley Mohling demonstrated lap back cushion tops, Phyllis Kappmeyer spoke on window care, and Helen Mallie discussed furniture. Mrs. Robert Ambrose and Mrs. Albert Oberheu attended.

Marlene Jolane Tegtmeiers Shirley Mohling Phyllis Kappmeyer Helen Mallie Robert Ambrose Albert Oberheu Oberheu Jolane Tegtmeier

Centennial bonnet and skirt wear demanded from community ladies

The bride elect and Mrs Gielau received corsages at a gift table event. Prizes went to Mrs Alfred Buhrow Mrs C F Krueger Mrs Lavern Gielau and Florenc Sassmann. Beginning Saturday all women must wear Centennial bonnets and skirts on Saturdays and Wednesday evenings or face penalties. If they refuse a court appearance ticket will be issued. Appointed judges are Mrs Donald Wittenburg Mrs L J Bitterley and Mrs Gerald Guenther. Penalty involves some kind of stunt.

Gielau Alfred Buhrow C. F. Krueger Lavern Gielau Florenc Sassmann Donald Wittenburg L. J. Bitterley Gerald Guenther

Farm prices lag recession despite overall economic recovery

The report notes farmers receive lower prices for goods than during last summer’s recession, with the index 3 points under that period. Economist Francis A. Kutish of Iowa State College cites this while the Guarantee Trust Company of New York says general business recovery is sharper than expected. Steel mills push past 92 percent capacity, up from a summer low of 63 percent, as industrial production nears all-time highs.

Richard Mathews Francis A. Kutish Iowa State College Guaranty Trust Company of New York

Farm prices ease as 1952 outlook grows dim

Kutish notes a broad decline in farm commodity prices across futures markets despite fats and oils staying stronger. Eggs have risen since year start. Excess capacity after wartime production and a 20 percent drop in ag exports strain prices, while government stock movements and lower price supports press prices lower.

Kutish Iowa State College

Poultry and Egg Sales Boost Iowa Farmers

Iowa poultry and eggs surpass California citrus in value to the average farmer's wife, providing extra income. The report notes strong demand and stable prices affecting rural households and farm economies.

Iowa

Iowa leads nation in egg production says development commission

The Iowa Development Commission cites USDA data showing Iowa topped the nation in 1954 egg production with 4.93 billion eggs, representing a large share of the 65.38 billion eggs produced nationwide. The figures are contrasted with California citrus crop value and the phrase chicken feed is noted.

Iowa Development Commission California U.S.D.A Iowa

Tractor Accident Kills 15 Year Old Dale Felder

A 15 year old, Dale Felder, near Bellevue, was killed when a tractor toppled while he assisted with plowing. The fatal incident occurred recently and authorities are reporting the young farmer's death.

Dale Felder Bellevue

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