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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1955
Page
2
The Tripoli Leader is the official weekly newspaper for Tripoli Iowa and Bremer County. It is published each Wednesday by William A Buckley with subscriptions $3.00 yearly in Iowa and $3.50 elsewhere.
Bremer County farmers saw top oats and strong small grain yields in 1955. Extension director Dick Mathews notes many seek oat variety comparisons for 1956 and quality evaluation. ISU agronomist Ed Dyas will discuss 1955 variety performance at a field day near Independence, with morning and afternoon programs on crops, fertilizers, and livestock exhibits including 4 H and judging teams.
Iowa Conservation Commission warns that thousands of hunters will pursue a strong squirrel crop. The season runs Sept 17 to Nov 15 with a six squirrel bag limit and a 12 animal possession limit for fox and gray squirrels. Statewide open hunting and cautions on .22 rifles include long bullet ranges and safe backstops to protect livestock and bystanders.
Bremer county 4-H delegation of nearly 30 members and leaders attended the state fair. The group reported strong exhibits, friendly conduct, and 11 blue ribbons, highlighting the county’s pride and upcoming year’s plans.
Twelve Bremer County 4-H members will exhibit 18 head of dairy cattle at the National Dairy Cattle Congress on Oct. 1. Exhibitors include Paul Reiter and Duane Sickles among others. three demonstration teams will show frames, dairy heifer selection, and milking machine washing. Six dairy judging squad members named with more workouts planned before final selection.
Bremer county 4-H members showed 20 dairy heifers, two beef heifers, a baby beef and a purebred litter at the Iowa State Fair. They earned blue ribbons for demonstration teams and multiple livestock placings led by Merlin Orth with a blue in the livestock show for a first place Guernsey yearling.
The Biz-E-Bees 4-H club met at Mary Brewer's home on September 7 for a meeting. New officers were elected: President Audrey Kappmeyer, Vice President Phyllis Kappmeyer, Secretary Shirley Mohling, Treasurer Jolane Tegtmeier, Reporter Geraldine Kelsey, Historian Helen Mallie. Additional members included Janice Kappmeyer and Mary Worrel with Mary Brewer on the game and telephone committees.
On September 6, 1955 the District Court of Bremer County Iowa appointed Fred Hahn Frederika Iowa as executor of Minnie Hahn deceased. He asks all debtors to pay and all creditors to present claims authenticated to the court for allowance. Attorney Fred Rewoldt Frederika Iowa is listed.
The Town Council of Tripoli met with Mayor Piegers presiding and all councilmen present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. A motion by Crittenden seconded by Carstensen approved the following bills for payment.
The town notes numerous bills including salaries and supplies. A motion by Crittenden to have the fire department submit bids for a new fire truck at the next regular meeting is recorded along with other budget actions.
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