Special meeting on cheese factory sewage plan in town
The Town Council and an engineer met in special session with the State Board in the council chambers to discuss sewage arrangements for the cheese factory. F R Pheiffer and Wm Meek attended as state and regional directors. A survey was to be compiled and submitted to the State and Water Pollution Commission for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engineer
State Board of
F. R. Pheiffer
Wm. Meekstant
Bert B. Hanson
West Union
Fredericksburg
Threameries
Tripoli
Opinion Commission
Calcium chloride for rural road dust control offered
Residents urged to contact the county engineer about using calcium chloride on rural roads. The county will apply the chemical free of charge. pricing for future applications is $38 per 500 foot tie-in and 7.6 cents per additional foot, with about 18 feet of material used per application. Calcium chloride attracts moisture, reduces dust, and is non corrosive, similar to water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cone County
Visit to aunt prompts family notice in Fairmont
Mrs L H Fink and C Frank of West Union Minnesota visit their aunt Ella Meinkeview Methodist Home after she suffered a stroke a week ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Fink
C. Frank
West Union
Fairmont
Minn
Ella
Tripoli Community Schools Plan Easter Vacation
The Nts and faculty will observe an Easter vacation with no classes on Friday. School will resume Tuesday, April 12, for conferences and events. Elementary conferences run Thursday, April 7, while grade six sessions take place that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nts
Tripolinity
Superin- Howard Pigg
Tripoli Woman's Club Rummage Sale Set at Town Hall
The Tripoli Woman's Club will hold a rummage and miscellaneous sale at the Town Hall on Saturday April 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Town residents may donate items by contacting Jean Magnall at 882-3390 for pickup or bring items to the Town Hall by Friday noon April 15. Maidrites pie baked goods and coffee will be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli Woman's Club
Jean Magnall
Supervisors Award Bridge Contract To Burton Coast
Bremer county Board of Supervisors awarded LG-266 a 42 foot six by 28 foot single span pre tensioned concrete bridge. Burton Construction Co of Cedar Falls won with a bid of 16 634 19. Other bids from Westendorf Construction Co Waverly and Brennan Construction Co Lansing were disqualified. Kehe Construction Co Waverly bid 17 993 86, matching the engineer's estimate and showing a year over year increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer County Board of Supervisors
Waverly
Burton Construction Co
Cedar Falls
Westendorf Construction Co
Brennan Construction Co
Lansing
Kehe Construction Co
Bremer County
Waterloo Municipal Galleries Exhibit Attended by Vincent Family
Mr and Mrs Gene Vincent and family attended the annual Waterloo Municipal Galleries art exhibit at the Waterloo Recreation Center on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Vincent
Waterloo Municipal Galleries
Waterloo Recreation Center
Tripoli Businesses to Close for Good Friday Services
All Tripoli stores will close Friday from 12 noon to 3 p.m. to allow employers and employees to attend Good Friday church services. The closing follows the Tripoli Commercial Club’s adopted schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Tripoli Commercial Club
Gardening Sessions Set in Town Hall April Thirteen
Ed Cott from Iowa State University will speak in Bremer County on April 13 at 1 30 p m in Tripoli Town Hall about small fruit garden management including varieties planning planting cultural practices and weed and insect control for grapes raspberries blackberries strawberries and other small fruits. A second session at 730 p m covers vegetable garden management with planting fertilizing variety selection weed and pest control and harvesting. Anyone may attend one or both sessions. No advance registration needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Cott
Iowa State University
Bremer County
Gene Vincent
Cott
Tripoli
Mrs John Sassmann Returns Home From Memorial Hospital
Mrs John Sassmann came back to her home today from Memorial hospital Water- 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sassmann
Funeral Services for Henry Meswarth Held in Tripoli
Funeral services for Henry W. Meswarth were held Monday at Faith United Church of Christ with Rev. E F Puhlmann presiding. He died of a heart attack Thursday at home. Burial followed at Faith United cemetery with a list of named pallbearers. Born December 1 1897 in Dayton township he married Minnie Pries in 1924. They lived on farms near Buck Creek and northeast of Tripoli before retiring to Tripoli in 1961. Survived by wife four children a sister and eight brothers and 12 grandchildren, with one grandchild and two siblings predeceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W
Meswarth
Faith United Church of Christ
E. F. Puhlmann
Mr. Meswarth
Faith United Church
Lawrence Bull
Eugene Stahlhut
Adolph Mohling
George Hagen
Victor Nacke
Wilbert Meyer
Henry W. Meswart
Dayton Township
Henry Meswart
Anna Krause Meswart
Minnie Pries
St. Paul's Church
Buck Creek
Tripoli
Virgil
Cedar Falls
Harold Leisinger
Sumner
Douglas Rosenthal
Edina
Minn
Dennis Kirchhoff
Harold Maas
New Hampton
Oscar
Waterloo
Arthur
Kurt
Edmond
Houston
Tex
Dissolution of D.H.I.C and Birth of Dairy County Co op
The Bremer-Butler D.H.I.C. Co op dissolved at a March 28 meeting in Waverly. Trustees Ralph Albrecht Sumner Mervyn Whitney and Harley Hansen were chosen to administer the dissolution. Over 70 dairy farmers formed the Dairy County Dairy Herd Improvement Co op Inc to serve Bremer county and nearby areas. The board includes Roland Arns Merlin Orth Cebert Fox Allen Buhr and Lee Chester. Operations begin in April with testing services and about 29 D.H.I.A. herds and 78 owner sampler herds already in place. Merl C. Lillibridge will supervise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Albrecht
Sumner
Mervyn Whitney
Waverly
Harley Hansen
Plainfield
Dairy County Dairy Herd Improvement Co-op., Inc
Bremer County
Roland Arns
Merlin Orth
S.W
Cebert Fox
N.E
Allen Buhr
S.E
Lee Chester
N.W
Dairy County Dairy Herd Improvement Coop
D.h.la
D.H.I.R
Final Rites for Wm Albrecht Held Thursday
Funeral services were held at St Pauls Lutheran church Readlyn for William H Albrecht 85 who died March 28 Rev Fred Meyer officiated with burial in the church cemetery Casket bearers included Ralph Strottman Harold Fratzke Harry Lindenberg John Albrecht Floyd Albrecht and Lorain Albrecht Matthias Abbas Funeral Home Readlyn arranged the services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Readlyn
William H. Albrecht
Fred Meyer
Ralph Strottman
Harold Fratzke
Harry Lindenberg
John Albrecht
Floyd Albrecht
Loraine Albrecht
Matthias Abbas
Faith United Church to Dedicate Ed Unit June 26
Faith United Church of Christ plans a dedication of its educational unit on Sunday June 26 Web ster Grove Missouri and Des Moines Iowa will host guest speakers Dr Robert Faitth president Eden Theological Seminary and Dr Judson Fiebiger minister of the Iowa Conference The 10 am service will feature Dr Faitth and the 2 pm service will hear Dr Fiebiger The dedication follows the morning service Dr Faitth formerly pastored Tripoli Faith United Church 1944 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faith United Church
Unit of
Faith United Church of Christ
Robert Faitth
Eden Theological Seminary
Webster Grove
Judson Fiebiger
Iowa
Des Moines
Fauth
Fiebiger
Dr. Faitth
Tripoli
Bremer County Shows Fewer Farms in 1964 Census
Bremer County counted 1 681 farms in 1964, down from 1 834 in 1959. Average farm size was 158.2 acres and average farm value was 44 951 dollars. Total farm production sold rose to 19 592 815 dollars with crops at 4 014 561 and livestock at 15 577 355. New data include farm income from recreational services 899 dollars and pest control use. The census is every five years and the county report lists hundreds of farm details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer County
U. S. Department of Commerce
Bureau of the Census
U. S
Washington, D. C
Department of Commerce
Tripoli Bowlers Association Plans May 3 Banquet
The Tripoli Bowling Association wraps up its 1965-66 season with a seventh annual banquet on Tuesday May 3 at 6 30 p m in the Riviera Ballroom Janesville. Eligible are bowlers from any Tripoli Bowl-In league their spouses or friends and league sponsors. Dinner and dancing follow. Tickets are $1 75 each and available at the Tripoli Bowl-In or from league reps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli Bowling Association
Riviera Ballroom
Janesville
Denver Legion and Aux Will Select Boys State Candidate
Regular meeting of the Acker Matthias American Legion and Auxiliary set for April 11 at 8 pm in the Denver Legion Hall. Legion members will choose a Boys State candidate from Denver High School nominees Bob Krueger Eugene Leonhart and Craig Parsons. The Auxiliary gathering will feature two films Sense in the Sun and Who Me open to the public. Hosted by Leo Witmer and Audrey Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Acker-Matthias American Legion and Auxiliary
Denver Legion Hall
Legion
Denver High School
Bob Krueger
Eugene Leonhart
Craig Parsons
Legion Auxiliary
Leo Witmer
Audrey Williams
Deferment Tests For College Students In May And June
State selective service director Col. Glenn Bowles announced deferment tests for college students at 20 Iowa colleges on May 14 May 21 and June 3. He stressed that test scores will not be the sole factor in eligibility determination. Information on the tests is available at any local draft board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Selective Service
Col
Glenn Bowles
Iowa
Bowles
Open House Draws Large Crowd for Tripoli Nursing Home
Nearly 700 people attended the open house of the completed 20‑bed Tripoli Nursing Home, built and furnished for 120000 dollars. Dr. W. G. Goebel says pledges total about 15000 dollars, with oversubscription expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli Nursing Home
Tripoli
Cedar Valley Art Exhibition Planned At Wartburg Col
Area artists plan to enter the third annual Cedar Valley Art Exhibition at Wartburg College. Entries are to be brought to the Student Memorial Union on April 11 and judged April 12 by John Page. The formal opening is April 17 from 2 to 5 p.m. with daily viewings through April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Sumner
Tripoli
Denver
Cedar Valley Art Association
Eldon Wunder
Third Quarter Honor Students Named at Denver Junior Senior
The Denver junior and senior high school releases its third quarter honor roll. Seniors listed include Patricia Abben Linda Clark JoAnn DeVries Charles Ebaugh Steffanie Fisher Carolyn Griese and others. Juniors Sophomores and freshmen also appear with numerous students named. Eighth and seventh grades add Randy Bruns Patricia Fairholm Marilyn Haight Sharon Heideman Benny Jensen Dennis Rucker Ardithe Meier Glenda Petersen Mary Tribon Rebecka Watters Susan Wente and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Abben
Linda Clark
JoAnn DeVries
Charles Ebaugh
Steffanie Fisher
Carolyn Griese
Mark Guenther
Allan Matthias
Diane Paul
Karla Rekers
Cheryl Schneider
Julie Schroeder
Darrel Steege
Michael Wittenburg
Connie Ebaugh
Michael Kuhlmann
Patricia Kurtz
Eugene Leonhart
Diane Schumacher
Cynthia Weltge
Kathryn Buss
Janet Clark
Diane Diercks
Vicky Giela
Mary Tribon
Rebecka Watters
Susan Wente
Vivian Wittenburg
Debrah Walter
Donald Barnes
Treva Bartling
Mary Dunleavy
Beth Einck
Loren Foelske
Barbara Jensen
Heidi Lowe
Jan Rose
Janice Schnathorst
Sandra Schneer
Daniels Steege
David Thurm
Karen Wille
Dianne Williams
Legion Auxiliary to Meet in Town Hall April 12
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a meeting on Tuesday April 12 at 7 30 in the Town Hall with hostesses Mrs Hazel Chapin Alvina Schroeder and Mrs Vada Platte listed as organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Hazel Chapin
Alvina Schroeder
Vada Platte
Tripoli Library Receives 124 LP Records Shipment
Tripoli Public Library has received 124 records from the Iowa State Traveling Library. Readings include Love Marriage and God by Louis H. Evans and The Music World of Lerner and Lowe. Also sacred selections, Mitch’s Fireside Sing Along, Gershwin via Joe Venuti, and juvenile titles Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Songs of Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
God
Louis H. Evans
Lerner and Lowe
Rodgers and Hammerstien
Julie Andrews
Rheumatic Fever Ties Family Visit to Ill Brother
Mr and Mrs Clarence Boeck man visited her brother Herbert Flanscha in Waterloo at Allen Memorial hospital on Monday. Flanscha is sick with rheumatic fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Boeckman
Herbert Flanscha
Waterloo
Allen Memorial Hospital
Mr. Flanscha
Young Homemakers Meet in Extension Room
Young Homemakers will meet Thursday April 14 at 1 30 p m in the county Extension meeting room with Mrs David Price as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Extension Meeting
David Price
Denver Nine Triumphs Over Locals 4-0 in Opener
Denver posted a 4-0 win over the Tripoli Panthers in a seven inning opener. Denver took a three run fifth inning on two hits, while Tripoli managed two hits in the fourth. Panthers face Fredericksburg April 7 at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Nine
Tripoli Panther
Denver
Panthers
Mark Guenther
More New Books Served at the Denver Library
The Denver Public Library reports a February boost with 2,898 books checked out and 75 record albums added. Donors Willard Meyne funded a full 1965 National Geographic set while Diane Parsons memorials supported two new children’s titles Come Play with Me and Elephant in the Bathtub. Other new items include Leemings Riddles Riddles Riddles, The Story of the Three Little Pigs adapted by Leslie Brooks, D Aulaires Boak of Greek Myths, and An Order of Sanctity by Frank Yerby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Denver Public Library
National Geographic
Willard Meyne
Diane Parsons
Leemings
Leslie Brooks
D’aulaires
Frank Yerby
Mildred Kurtt
THS Track Team Opens Triangular Meet at West Union
The THS track squad, led by eight lettermen including Buchholz Waterman Magnall Zekoff and Dettmer, begins the season with a triangular meet at West Union featuring MFL of Monona. Coach Dave Van Ahn guides the team through a schedule of meets through late spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THS
West Union Thurs
Tripoli
West Union
MFL
Monona
Panther
Dave Buchholz
Duane Waterman
Dick Magnall
Denny Zekoff
Larry Buchholz
Gene Dettmer
Lawaine Judisch
Mike Boeckmann
Dave van Ahn
North
Fredericksburg
Janesville
Nashua
Bulldog
Art Dickinson
Cedar Falls
Comet
Charles City
Waverly
Tripoli Merchants To Award 20 Easter Ham Dinners
Annual Easter prize hunt for children under 12 ends Saturday at 3:00 p m with 20 ham dinners awarded in a drawing at the Warner Electric corner. Registration opens 2:30 p m from participating stores and tickets must be present to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Warner Electric
Warner Electric Corner
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Cil
Line Kehe
Iowa Future Business Association
Hotel Savery
Des Caroline
Tripoli Woman’s Club
Burton Coast
Town Hall
A. E. Cott
Henry Meswarth
D.H.I.C
Bremer-Butler
D.H.I.C. Coop
Wm. Albrecht
Tripoli Bowlers Assoc
Denver Legion and Aux
W. G. Goebel
Dr. Goebel
Melvin Krumm
American Savings Bank
Cedar Valley
Wartburg
J. M. Haydon
Cp. Snow
Wapsie Valley
Dunkerton
Turkey Valley
Here
Jim Krumm
Karl Krumm
Sam Kehe
Ray Dietz
Jim Kuhrt
Larry Luhring
Steve Ellison
Jim Burrow
al Schumacher
Denver Tripoli
Robert Selck
Robert Campbell
Waukon
Kiddies
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