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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1966
Page
2
The Tripoli Leader is published weekly in Tripoli Iowa with second class mail status. It notes established since 1894 and serves Bremer County Iowa. Publisher is Robert J. Sassman with yearly subscriptions 3.90 in Iowa and 4.50 elsewhere.
Bremer County Extension calendar lists a May 13 younger member party at 7 30 p m in Tripoli elementary gym. May 16 county fair board meeting at 8 p m in the Extension office Tripoli plus 4 H photography sessions at 8 p m in Wa verly State Bank lounge. May 17 4 H photography meeting at 8 p m in Tripoli Extension office.
The May 3 4-H meeting of the Dutiful Daughters club at Pam Koepke’s home featured a Mother Daughter Tea and a Better Grooming contest with winners in Juniors Alternatives and Seniors. Two members, Judy Clausing and Mary Harnisch, were chosen for 4-H camp. Judy Dodd spoke on Good Posture and Charissa Schrage led demonstrations on Interfacings.
The Tens N Teens met at Sharon Biermanns at 2:30 on April 11 with seven members, mothers, and four leaders present. Roll call required six seam finishes. demonstrations covered sewing machine care, collar and zipper application, and sleeve setting. Winners included Donna Shinstine junior, Nancy Burrow and Jolyn Mueller intermediate, Judy Feuchtwanger and Sharon Biermann senior.
Sioux City dairy driver Helpfulness O Harbeck aided Onawa residents by delivering 1200% gallons of water in half gallon cartons to hospitals nursing homes cafes and stores during the crisis. He was described as a true neighbor to all Onawa residents.
Extension horticulturist Ben Vance urges careful watering and weed control in the first 2 or 3 years. Water a weekly 1 to 1 1/2 inch dose, adjust for rainfall, and avoid overwatering. Mulch and weed prevention protect moisture. wrap trunks with nursery paper wrap for sunscald and borers, and stake trees as needed.
Mid April price for No 2 yellow corn in central Iowa stood around 1.14 per bushel, up 3 cents from a month earlier but 4 cents below last year. Extension economist Gene Futrell of Iowa State University notes limited spring gains and likely small government sales, with ample free supplies for domestic and export needs.
The article advises staking or guying large shade trees with trunk diameters of one inch or more to prevent wind damage. Leave stakes or guys in place 3 to 4 years until the tree anchors itself. Use hose or tires to cushion wires and consider screw eyes for guying without harming the plant.
A late April review notes CCC resale levels below market, with "free" corn not under CCC control. Prices rose despite a large 1965 crop, then CCC sales pushed prices down. Exports and domestic demand rose, CCC sold 378 million bushels in Oct-Mar vs 949 million a year earlier, and 1966 corn crop could range from
It cites a marketing year usage of about 4.1 billion bushels with projections up to 4.4 billion. The 1965 crop is noted at just under 4.2 billion bushels. The figures reflect anticipated corn consumption for the current marketing year.
Mr and Mrs Gus Von Sprechen of Wyoming marked their 71st wedding anniversary. The couple, honored for seven decades of marriage, have six sons who reside in eastern Iowa. Mr Von Sprechen is 95 and his wife is reported to be in good health.
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