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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1963
Page
2
County Extension Director Gene Vincent outlines October preparations for cold weather in a Weekly Garden column. He covers winter mulch choices, timing, and depths, protecting evergreens from drying winds and February thaw, wrapping trunks, and cleaning garden debris to reduce overwintering pests and diseases.
Readlynettes 4-H club met October 9 at 7 30 at Kathy Staack home with 13 members 2 visitors and 2 leaders present. Vice President Kathy Meier opened the meeting and committees were named for a bake sale October 26. Roll call featured a prompt about a family gesture this month. Demonstrations by Kathy Albrecht and Connie Rommel on This Way to Looner Hands. Anita Klodt spoke on Things to Consider When Buying a Sweater and Kathy Meier on Accessories for Your Costume. Next meeting at Carol Lau’s November 13 will include Officers election. Sumner Sparklers 4-H club also met October 14 at Maurine Platte’s with eight members one leader and five parents.
The October meetings feature demonstrations on health habits clothing care and postures with roll calls on achievements. New members join Maxfield Merry Maids and Dayton Dodgers install officers and plan a hayride. A 65th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Richard Bobbitt is noted with family living nearby and six children listed.
Bremer County Extension Director cites economist Francis Kutish of Iowa State University explaining that speculation surrounding Russia trade talks is lifting US wheat and soybean prices. Private wheat sales to Russia are allowed, with CCC stocks shaping price ceilings and falls. Soybean prices rose on crop-size bets, while meal prices affect domestic and export use. future moves depend on Soviet demand for oil and oil-related purchases.
Harold Hawk, after more than fifty years in printing, retired October 7 as foreman of the Newton Daily News plant and will continue to work in the operation.
Mollie Miehe of Epworth found two tomatoes shaped oddly like a duck in her garden one with a bill and another without the bill. The curious fruit drew local attention and puzzled onlookers at the residence.
The Bremer county library reports hundreds of books available with special orders from Eastern Iowa Co op Cedar Falls and State Traveling Library Des Moines. In late September pupils from two elementary schools visited, most with library cards, showing growing access via new rural tax support.
Residents in the county may borrow from Tripoli Denver Sumner and Waverly libraries at no charge. The noon Monday hours cater to bus riders, with about 350 to 400 books handled between 12 and 2. The week of school visits saw nearly 1000 books checked out, and staff express satisfaction with strong use of the library as autumn wanes.
A collection of holiday reading includes many Christmas ideas stories poems and greetings. The catalog highlights books of Christmas lore and tales from different lands celebrating the season with traditional verses and narratives.
A nostalgic reflection on the Christmas season, imagining snow, festive plans, and the warmth of home and church gatherings. Moments of joy, gift giving, and cozy moments with family are evoked as the holiday spirit shines through.
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