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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1958
Page
2
The Tripoli Leader is Tripoli Iowa’s official town and Bremer County newspaper established in 1894. Published weekly each Wednesday under William A. Buckley as publisher. Subscriptions are 3 dollars per year in Iowa and 3.50 dollars per year elsewhere. second class mail status under act of March 8, 1879.
The Franklin Goal Getters and Tens N Teens 4‑H clubs met at members’ homes and schools in May. Iris Oltrogge spoke on Freezing Foods. Members planned demonstrations for Demon stration day and reviewed safety, uniforms, and rally plans. Other clubs, T.N.T. and Jefferson Jills, held meetings May 8 and May 10 with talks on table settings, vegetables, and Good Grooming contests.
The editorial urges voters to participate in the upcoming primary to influence the November ballot. It argues that denying oneself primary participation disenfranchises future choices, cites GOP and Democratic races including Nicholas vs Murray and Robinson vs Gross, and stresses voting on issues this spring to shape fall outcomes.
Voters next Monday will decide on creating a county conservation board to develop and conserve Bremer county resources. The board could levy 14 to one mill with county approval and use funds for conservation, recreation, and related projects, subject to the Iowa Conservation Commission.
Readlyn Readynettes 4 H meeting May 12 at Valerie Wittenburgs discussed judges selection for Better Groomed girl and alternate, camp attendees, music contest, softball captain, and a summer refreshment stand at Readlyn baseball park. Planned Mother Daughter tea for June 13 at Readlyn High School. Committees named for entertainment food decorations and more. Demonstrations included Angel Food Cake Meringue Pie and cooking greens. Leaders and members attended St Pauls Lutheran church for 4 H Sunday May 1.
The Douglas Rockets held their May meeting at Duane Rieckenberg’s home with the leaders and 20 members attending. Each leader received a club name shirt with the 4-H emblem. Elston Bull was elected captain. Jerry Neuendorf and Allen Alcock demonstrated a team routine titled Blisters. Charles Dietz spoke on Uses and Safety Reminders on Gasoline. Donald Judas reported on Reseeding Pasture.
The Maxfield Rangers held a May 12 meeting at Jay Schweer's home with 26 members and a leader present. Larry Steege spoke on Milk Fever and Schweer demonstrated How to Pull Nails. A $5 road sign fund was approved. Strottman and Schneer were elected to attend the short course. The next gathering is set for June 9 at John Matthias's home.
Judy Wilson hosted the Tripoli Teen Timers meeting with roll call of record books. New leader Mrs. Leland Timmerman named, Sheryl Magnall and Lois Ladage featured, plus a cookeries demo by Mary Block and Lou Anne Crittenden. A Julie Bremer talk covered milks and storage. Mother-Daughter tea May 21 at Tripoli Town Hall, next meeting June 12.
Eddie Merrick of near Mt Sterling suffered a crushed shoulder and facial lacerations when found pinned under a tree while working in the timber. He could not recall how the accident occurred.
Peter A. Nilles of Remsen now stationed with the army in West Germany visited Luxembourg and met relatives in Bissen Heiderscheid and related families. The Nilles Nothem line tie to Bissen while Krieps Weyen connect to Heiderscheid.
Gardeners turn to flowers with petunias as a top choice for borders foundations windows and hiding bulb foliage. Many hybrids exist led by Red Satin Fire Dance Indian Series and Maytime the 1958 All American selection. They prefer full sun and regular deadheading for continuous blooms.
Iowa State College economist Francis A Kutish notes higher fed cattle expected in the last half of 1958 with price pressure continuing from spring. April 1 report shows 12 percent more cattle on feed in 13 main states, with Texas up 43 percent and corn belt up 13 percent. Marketings off eight percent from winter, and dairy profits may rise despite lower milk prices as beef demand lifts cattle prices.
Rhubarb plants need three years to reach full vigor after planting. The article discusses color theory for interior spaces, recommending white ceilings, pastel walls, medium-tone floors, and careful use of red and orange hues. A simple strawberry jam recipe follows, with storage and safety notes for preserving berries and packing for summer use. It warns to remove plastic buttons and ornaments before storing with paradichlorobenzene in sealed boxes.
Norman Scheidel, Schley Jay mer, lost his right hand in a car picking accident recently. He became entangled in the husking rollers while cleaning the rollers. Heavy clothing prevented full arm intakes, sparing the rest of the arm.
James Gauley, 73, recently retired from custodial work at Grinnell College after twelve years of service with perfect attendance. He never missed a day due to illness, setting a notable record for reliability among the college staff.
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