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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1960
Page
6
Editorial urges students to reflect on the year and pursue genuine learning rather than chasing grades. It advises resisting cheating and emphasizes fulfilling personal goals while earning real knowledge through effort.
Tripoli Panthers announce the junior senior banquet with performances by the girls trio and a musical recitation by Caro line Kehe accompanied by Sue Tonne. The mixed double quartet and Gary Duenow will present numbers at the baccalaureate, and Dick Niemeyer with the girls quartet are set for the commencement exercises.
Doris Hildebrandt, 18, a senior active in glee club mixed chorus band and basketball, enjoys hikes, records, radio, chou mein with pecan pie, and plans to work at Kuhrt Insurance after graduation. Jim Martin, 18, tall 5 foot 8, excels in bowling and rollerskating, favors Bookkeeping, shrimp and coffee, and aims to stay at Joel's Briardale after graduation.
With warming weather students shift to softball and baseball as PE moves outdoors. A surprise birthday party for the teacher included pop chips and cake. Reading centers cover nature and a world tour. Science begins a plants and animals unit with insect collections planned. Easter break and spring travel effects noted. Section III reports two birthdays Judy Wilson and Donnie Rathe, plus 17 dental cards returned. Asia is studied in social studies with Japan China and India overpopulation and languages discussed. Japan items shared by Vickie Abbas. rollerskating party planned April 29 for sections one and two. Spring weather brings PE to the softball field and both girls and boys participate with enthusiasm.
Iowa income rose 5 percent in 1959 to 5 621.6 million, per the Iowa Business Digest, though farm income fell 29 percent per farm and cash farm receipts dropped 7 percent. Prices received by farmers declined 11 percent, hog prices dropped, while cattle slaughter rose 6 percent. Nonfarm indicators improved, with earnings up 7.5 percent, manufacturing employment up 7 percent, and total nonagricultural employment up 3.5 percent.
Last Wednesday April 27 the student council hosted a May day celebration in the high school gym decorated with pink blue and white crepe streamers. Dixon Bunger announced queen Carol Beck who received a crown from Joyce Axon after penny votes cast by students. Refreshments of cookies and punch followed with dancing to conclude a memorable evening.
Several vocal groups rehearse for end of school year events. The boys double quartet and a girls duet will appear at upcoming performances.
A local image of history notes from the Tripoli Leader dated May 4 1960. It discusses new words from inventors and legends and reflects on World War I and II eras. It mentions science units on the atmosphere and climate and a class project making homemade soap as a learning exercise.
Institutions under the state board of regents filed requests totaling 29,031,250 for capital improvements including buildings and equipment for the 1961 63 biennium. Approval rests with the board of regents and the legislature. The 1959 general assembly allotted about 16.25 million dollars for capital improvements to these institutions.
Richard Van Horbeck showcased two White Rock eggs totaling three quarters of a pound. End to end they stretched nearly seven inches. A separate note observes Ohio and Virginia both claim the title Mother of Presidents with eight U.S. presidents produced by each. Indiana is called Mother of Vice Presidents.
County Extension Director Gene Vincent advises planting now for lawns or play areas. Horticulturist A E Cott notes Iowa studies warn seed after May 20 makes weed-free lawns difficult. Recommend bluegrass, bluegrass red fescue mix, or rough turf like tall fescue depending on desired look, with specific seeding rates and depth. For more guidance, request Farm Science Report FS 863 at the Tripoli county extension office.
This guide explains that scrubbable wallpapers are plastic-treated to resist stains and soils, while washable papers resist water but resist scrubbing with strong soap. It covers cleaning steps from vacuuming to mild soap sponges, tests for water resistance, and cautions about preservatives darkening colors.
The season is slow to start and gardeners should avoid working soggy soil to prevent lumps and poor seed germination. Plant early crops once ground is workable and focus on asparagus, rhubarb, and strawberry care. Use high nitrogen fertilizer appropriately, shallow cultivation near asparagus, and monitor mulch removal for strawberries to protect against late frost.
Remove old fruiting canes from last summer if not done. Then prune weaker canes and head back the remaining canes from the top. For blacks and purples head back side branches. For detailed steps obtain LL A pamphlet 214 Growing Raspberries in Iowa from your county extension office.
Bremer county March U S Savings bond sales totalled 149 715 boosting the first quarter to 568 086 or 43 percent of the 1960 quota. County outpaced the national and state averages, said Carl E Hagemann of Waverly. Iowa three month total 48 865 760. Other counties shown with their first quarter figures and percentages.
Five college economists met in Chicago to assess poultry and lamb markets for Iowa. Egg prices are seen rising 3 to 6 cents per dozen this year, with a potential dip in late 1960 to early 1961 as production expands. Hatch sizes may rise modestly, keeping egg prices stable, while turkey prices likely stay 1 to 2 cents below last year late in the year. Early hatched poults look strongest. lamb feeding for winter remains profitable, with feeder lambs bought earlier yielding good margins.
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