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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1965
Page
2
Douglas Rockets, Jefferson Jills, Maxfield Rangers, and Tripoli Boosters 4-H clubs report September meetings with demonstrations on tractor fire prevention and pole placement, community service plans, officer elections, and a September 28 roller skating party. Readership noted upcoming National 4-H Week activities and a hike in the woods.
The 788th Air Force Station at Waverly received the Minuteman Flag from the Iowa Savings Bonds office for leading Iowa in payroll deduction bond purchases with 99 percent participation. Base Commander Maj Ward McCombs said he would be pleased to fly the flag below the Stars and Stripes.
Vern Hammer in Union maintains a large sunflower display at his home with one stalk reaching over 13 feet. He did not plant the seeds. birds dropped them last fall from feed Vern put out for wildlife.
A surprise farewell party honored Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Buss at the Buss farm home with about 30 friends and a group gift as they plan to move to Evansdale. St Paul’s United Church of Christ welcomed Mr. and Mrs. LaVern Heine, who were received as members. The American Legion Auxiliary seeks clean used nylons for the Mental Health Institute and collects coffee strips for orphans, with notices about meetings and toy projects. A bake sale supported a new organ at Denver Sunset Home, and various club meetings and a cribbage tournament are scheduled in October with locations and times noted.
Today's veneered furniture is strong and warp resistant with diverse surfaces. Veneer is thin wood sheets applied under heat and adhesive to form durable units. Patterns include plain, rope, ribbon stripe, mottle, fiddle back, curly, crotch, Burl and Bird's Eye.
Clarke county senior citizen and retired farmer Will Touet, now in Osceola, keeps busy by building a small woodworking shop and crafting furniture. His home overflows with solid walnut pieces reflecting his craftsmanship.
Wet September slows soybean maturity delaying harvest on a large 1965 crop. Futrell of Iowa State University notes tight old crop supplies while new crop prospects look strong. prices may stay firm until volume available, then ease toward loan levels. Corn yields and prices are also discussed with forecasts of record output and expected price declines.
The report notes higher eastern prices and lower western prices for corn, with 1965 marketing year corn use projected at 4.0 billion bushels and livestock use at 3.1 billion. A near September production could reduce the need for CCC stock movement while oats sorghum and barley rise. Overall feed grain production around 160 million tons with carryover possible near 154 million tons. The 1965 economic boom boosts GNP to about 667 billion, with net farm income also rising as agriculture shares in the expansion.
Farm income for this year reaches 13.5 billion dollars, up 4.7 percent from 12.9 billion last year, the strongest since 1953. Next year’s farm income is expected to dip slightly from 1965, while overall business activity in 1965 centers on consumer spending and private investment.
Projected $13.5 billion net farm income for 1965 will raise income per farm to about $3,990, up from $3,727 in 1964. For 1966 total net farm income is expected to drop, leaving income per farm barely changed from 1965 as cash receipts from crops dip slightly.
The item discusses anticipated changes to pen livestock sales next year with limited details. It notes that sales adjustments may be minor and hints at broader shifts affecting the market without specific figures or dates.
Bert Tandy of Kinross boasted a garden marvel with a Wonder Bean stalk reaching 18 feet in height. Some pods measured eight inches long, evidence of a bountiful season.
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