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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1952
Page
5
Fragmented text discusses farm safety and corn picking in Iowa with references to fingers thumbs and operators. It urges care around machinery and notes past accidents with a cautionary tone.
Congratulations to the Tripoli High School band and director Harold Frese for a fine showing at the state marching band contest. The group and its contestants performed well in individual events after extensive preparation, earning community praise.
The 38th consecutive dry day raises fire risk as grass fires threaten cornfields and farm buildings. Fires may stem from hunters or discarded cigarettes matches or other sources. Hunters, farmers and all residents should avoid camp fires burning rubbish and lighted cigarettes. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
A Time Magazine piece notes Iowa, long a Republican to Democrat swing, backed Truman with all 10 electoral votes in 1948 while Eisenhower drew large crowds. It cites rising farm costs, variable prices, and political shifts with Taft supporters aiding Republicans and a weak Democratic organization as factors shaping the 1952 race. Iowa farmers remain a key mobile political factor.
Tri poli High School Panthers meet St. Marys Cubs Friday night in the final football game of the season at Waterloo. Four seniors Floyd Beisner Alfred Bock Charles Pinch Bill Seelhammer play their last game. Coaches Breeding and Himmel prepared the squad amid effort to fix mistakes that hurt recent showings. Cubs under Charlie Pastorino of ISU college have downed Sumner Jesup Brooklyn and Conrad while losing to Rockford and have 92 points for against 44 against. Starting lineups listed for both teams.
The roster lists Charles Horan as right tackle Francis Murphy as right end Joe Mayer at quarterback Marvin Lee at left halfback Tom Weide at right halfback and John Carr at fullback for the team.
Ernest Nuss family spotted a doe and fawn in a grove about 150 feet behind their Buck Creek area home early Wednesday morning. The dog chased them away after the Nuss family gathered to view the animals on the farm located about a half mile north of Buck Creek.
Mrs James Welsh died at her home in York township near Williamsburg after living in the township for 80 years. She was a longtime resident and familiar figure in the community, with her passing marking the end of an era for local residents.
A traveler recounts crossing from Sault Ste Marie Michigan to Sault Ste Marie Ontario by ferry with hundreds of tourists. He describes border checks, currency values, costs, and the welcome at the Chamber of Commerce. He then details Route No. 17 to North Bay, sparse rural towns, road conditions, and Lake Huron scenery. Sudbury’s boom, pollution, and gasping vegetation are noted, followed by lodging challenges near Sturgeon Falls. The piece foreshadows a visit to the Dionne quintuplets and Niagara Falls.
Tripoli junior high coached by Keith Himmel lost to Sumner 7 to 0 here Monday night in the final game. Sumner drove from the 29 yard line after a punt, Bowling scored on a quarterback sneak, Pipho to Phelps for the extra point. Tripoli threatened several times in the second half but failed to reach the goal. Key Tripoli linemen listed include Terry Dreyer, Ray Boeckmann and Donald Judisch.
Center Duane Boevers, Right Guard Lloyd Beevers, Right Tackle Dick Klenz mann, Right End Harlan Brener, Quarterback Wendell Rettig, Left Halfback Yale Kramer, Right Halfback Larry Vogt, Fullback Dennis Olejniczak. Substitutes: Robert Joens, David Kalkbrenner, James Block, David Block, Ronald Henninger.
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