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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1952
Page
3
Sumner independent school district announces the new Durant Grade School will honor former superintendent T J Durant who led Sumner schools from 1899 to 1935. The building rises on west Fifth Street with naming proposed by superintendent M M Rogers.
A summer of odd highway incidents in Iowa includes a lane driving campaign, a work crew accident, an antique fire engine test that ended in a crash, a sun blinded driver relying on his wife, two women and a mouse causing a scare, a hospital trip that oddly restored movement, and a lawyer defending a man who crashed into his own parked car.
Library News spotlights a Walter Farley contest for ages nine to sixteen with fifty extra prizes. Readers are urged to check the library bulletin board for rules and information and to enjoy free library access within Tripoli limits. Rural families may pay $2 for a year of borrowings. Twin brothers Richard and Robert Sweeney of Carlisle earned Eagle Scout badges.
The musical Singin in the Rain will be shown at the Tripoli theatre Sunday and Monday September 28 and 29 with Gene Kelly Donald OConnor and Debbie Reynolds in leading roles. The film features classic songs and Reynolds's first starring turn, framing a 1920s Hollywood vaudeville vibe.
A Grinnell mother Mrs Rowland Chase and her 19 month old son were admitted to Blank Hospital Des Moines with polio. Both are reported in satisfactory condition. Local adding machine paper at The Tripoli Leader Office.
Howard Boek discusses how hogs require a complete amino acid balance rather than total protein percent. S W Terrill and Dr Catron note animal proteins and vitamins boost pork yield. Bow-Key feeds offer a balanced mix with vitamins minerals and antibiotics, reducing reliance on carbohydrates and corn.
Douglas T.N.T. held its September meeting at Barbara Burman’s home on Sept. 18. Barbara Bockhaus spoke on Books in the Home. Elections elected Shirley Oberlieu president, Marcelle Bock vice president, Lois Hassman secretary treasurer, Jean Heffernan historian, Barbara Burman reporter, Roberta Munsterman Wanda Mueller Colleen Weidler telephone operators. Six new members joined: Janice Bergman Ruthanne Joens Rosemary Bolte Judy Garner Janet Bock Mary Kries.
Mr and Mrs Maurice Reding of Irvington raise a busy brood with one set of twins aged 20 months and one set of triplets eight months. The family counts six children and enjoys a lively daily routine.
Bremer county farmers will have a chance to select high quality rams this fall to sire their spring lamb crop without inspecting scattered herds. A Rambling Ram truck tours the state carrying about 30 head of purebred registered mutton type rams from Hampshire Shropshire and Suffolk breeds. The rams were consigned by purebred breeders and will be appraised by Eugene N Francis and Dewey Jontz. The truck will not stop in Bremer county but will visit Charles City on Thursday Oct 2 from 1 to 3 pm.
A sponsored truck program helps sheepmen locate desirable rams without high cost or effort. Sponsoring groups include the Iowa State Sheep Association county sheep and wool growers associations and the Iowa State College Extension Service.
Orval Gold of Council Bluffs told Sheriff Tom Cray that two bumble bees in his pants leg caused him to veer onto the wrong side of the pavement and crash into a Glenwood laundry truck while driving near Bedford.
Hedge hogs graze cornfields by placing small fenced patches to cleanly eat remaining ears. Farmers report this method reduces grain loss and speeds field clearance as hogs methodically harvest corn patches.
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