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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1976
Page
3
Mayor Bennett signed a proclamation designate October 15 as White Cane Safety Day in Tripoli. Bill Thoms of the Federation of the Blind stood as a signer and urged citizens to recognize blind neighbors and follow traffic safety laws on streets and sidewalks.
Denver Community School will host a mock political convention at the high school on Monday October 18 beginning at 8 35 A M. Steve Rapp the Third District Democratic candidate for Congress will give the keynote with Grassley invited but unable to attend. The event aims to involve students in political campaigning and spark future interest.
The Pinhook supper club held a Sunday potluck at the Dilley home with all members present. Entertainment prizes went to Ray Kuethe and several others. Community members from Waterloo to Cedar Falls attended open houses and visits. W.H. Pratt is a medical patient in Waverly hospital.
The proclamation by Mayor Edward Bennett of Tripoli Iowa proclaims Friday October 15 1976 as White Cane Safety Day. It cites Iowa Code sections 321.332 321.333 and public policy on equal opportunities for blind persons, urging motorists to take precautions around white canes and guide dogs.
Iowa State University extension notes advise storing root vegetables at near 40 degrees with ventilation and moisture control. For cold rooms or pits, insulate, ventilate, and cover to prevent water infiltration and rodent entry. Also covered guidance on bulb planting in September including anemone, pasque flower, glory of the snow, snowdrops, squill, and winter aconite, with depth and spacing.
Local paper from Tripoli Iowa reports on notable happenings for October 13 1976. Community announcements include a school event and town updates with names of residents and local organizations.
October 18 22 meal plan lists beef stew on Monday chicken casserole on Tuesday Swiss steak on Wednesday applesauce meatballs on Thursday and cod on Friday. Reservations required between 8 30 and 10 00 a m by calling 319 area 882 3575.
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