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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1952
Page
4
Editorial warns about corn picker accidents as Donald Hartgrave a 44 year old farmer from Marengo loses his right arm below the elbow in a farm incident. He was operating a cornpicker on his property Friday and was rushed to Watt's hospital for treatment.
The piece argues Nixon spoke frankly on radio and TV about his finances. It predicts politicians will live under scrutiny from now on as the American public demands direct explanations. It is described as a turning point in American politics guiding public expectations.
Two Tripoli bowling teams competed in league play at New Hampton last week. Kramer’s Produce lost four points to Blatz Beer in the Wapsie league on Wednesday night. The Leader Peacocks won one point from Miller Hotel and then dropped three points in the Ladies' Rollaway league.
Sumner area residents shared visits across many towns from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo. Families like Blaschkes, Harms, Kruegers, Drape, Duenow, and Albrechts hosted kin and friends at weekend gatherings and Sunday dinners. Local events included a 22nd wedding anniversary, baptisms, and a duck dinner with relatives from North Dakota.
Fredericksburg residents Willard Grahl assisted Roy Gaede with silo filling over Friday and Saturday. Leo McDonough and family hosted Will Schneider Billy of John Mo and others at Waterloo airport Tuesday night. They stayed through Sunday visiting McDonough Burke and Rieck homes and greeted many locals. Melvin Nerge has been ill at home. Harry McConkey of New Hampshire visited Clyde McConkey on Monday. Sergeant Howard Van Brocklin spent the weekend with relatives at Waverly and will be stationed in Indiana. Will Bentley filled an oil field for Albert Fay last week. Bob Fagenbaum visited his parents John and Mrs. Fagenbaum at Sumner Friday, with Luke Hannaman also noted.
A series of brief thanks from residents recalling cards flowers gifts and visits received during hospital stays and after returning home. Names include F B Schuldt Mrs Elmer Towne Mrs George Sauerbrei Janice Nicklaus Ernest Redies Henry Hagen Mrs Wm Ambrose Kenneth Kuhrt and Rev E M Fuchs Rev Blaufuss.
After the Civil War a Monticello turkey farmer created feather dusters from turkey feathers. This led to Monticello’s world’s largest feather duster factory, illustrating Iowa’s tradition of open minded entrepreneurship. Neighborly porch scene underscores the value of individual rights and community harmony in the 1860s spirit.
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