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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1973
Page
1
The Board approved 1973 74 salary scales with a base of 7050 for B A teachers rising to 120 steps and 7755 for M A holders with 13 steps to 11245 a flat 100 raise for top pay and a 4 percent overall increase. Contracts issued April 4 due back by April 25 with the new calendar setting August 23 as first day.
Tripoli JayceeEttes sponsor Nicolettes present Aladdin is Wonderful Lamp production on May 3 at Tripoli Grade. Enchanting caravan of marionettes travels through Old Baghhad with caves and vanishing castles for all ages. Two showings at 1:30 and 7:30 pm with admission $1 for adults and free for children under school age.
Funeral services for Herman Dettmer 77 were conducted April 14 at St. John’s Church of Christ Siegel with interment in the cemetery. Born July 18 1895 he served in World War I and farmed near Y until retirement to Waverly. He is survived by his wife Ella Berg Dettmer two sons Walter and Melvin two daughters Carol Jean Lola. one sister Mrs Emma Beyer and five children.
The Woman's club will hold a fling tonight with W. D. Weidler as chair. The program titled Re Light from Matthew 5 16 will be presented and hosted by Mrs. Lauck and Howard Marquardt as hostesses.
The Bremer County Democrats hold a special meeting to elect a new chairman on April 23 at 8:00 in the Court House assembly room in Waverly.
Iowa State University swine extenders Palmer Holden and E J Stevermer publish two guides AS-383 and AS-385 evaluating high-lysine corn and full fat soybeans to reduce protein costs in swine rations. The papers include ration formulation methods and a break-even table for home processed soybeans. Copies are available at county extension offices or by mail from Publications Distribution Ames IA 50010.
The Tripoli Women's Bowling Association will meet in Tripoli town hall on April 26 at 7 30 p m to elect officers. All sanctioned bowlers are welcome to attend.
The Tripoli Development Corporation held its annual meeting in the town hall with 68 shares represented. Robert H. Kuhrt Lorenz Bunger and Robert Sassman were re-elected to 3-year terms. Lavern Tegtmeier and August Harms remain as hold-over directors.
Tripoli Community School will observe a two day Easter break with Friday April 21 and Monday April 23 off. Classes dismiss at 2 30 p m Thursday and resume at 8 30 a m Tuesday April 24 according to superintendent Howard Marquardt.
Denver Community School held a kindergarten round-up last Friday. Principal Duane Boehmke announced an increase of 20 students. current class has 57, 77 registered for next year with more expected before the 1973-74 term. Volunteers included Mrs. Roger Donaldson Mrs. Ronald Krueger and Mrs. Jim Stroh. Parents with a child turning five by Sept 15 1973 may register at the elementary office.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Salem United Church of Christ in Waukon for Walter Selberg 65 of rural Waukon who died Saturday afternoon of an apparent heart attack Burial was in the church cemetery Survivors include his wife Vivian two sons Rev Keith pastor at Faith United Church of Christ Tripoli and Curtis of Decorah five grandchildren and four sisters
The women of St Pauls church Siegel plan a bake sale on May 12 from 10 a m to noon at the Klemp Plumbing and Heating shop. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
Iowa Highway Patrol driver license examining team will be in Tripoli at the town hall on Saturday April 21 from 8 a.m. to noon. Renewals issued until noon while written and driving tests run only until 11 a.m. Examiners return to Tripoli on Saturday May 19.
Door prize winners at Tripoli Hardware open house on Friday and Saturday include Ewald Miller Esther Lindenberg Mrs Dennis Niemeyer L J Magnall Alice Krueger and Mrs Gerald Liddle. Kiddie prize goes to Todd Bahlmann son of Mr and Mrs Gary Bahlmann.
Michael Rieck completed a ten week motorcycle mechanic program at Hawkeye Technical Institute in Waterloo on Thursday, marking his completion of training.
Faith United Church of Christ and Grace Lutheran Church will hold a joint sunrise worship on Easter Sunday April 22 at 6 00 am at Faith United Church. Singers from both congregations will perform special music and a church basement breakfast will be served by the Women’s Fellowship from 7 to 8 30 am.
Tripoli High School students attended the West Union invitational on April 14 with twelve area schools in art competition. A total of 70 ribbons were awarded with Tripoli claiming 20 best of show blue ribbons and multiple individual honors including Judy Kirchhoff and Pat Freyholtz as best of category winners.
Governor Robert Ray urges replacing local property tax support for Aid to Dependent Children with state funds and shifting county welfare workers to state control. The plan would freeze ADC relief in the county levy, reduce the poor fund mill, and remove counties from welfare administration while increasing elderly aid and livestock tax relief.
Maple Hills Country Club announces its first card night on Saturday April 21 at 8 p.m. An early lunch will be served at 10:30 p.m. The week also features the first ladies and men's days with a ladies dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday April 18 and an early serving time for men at 6:30 p.m. this week due to church services.
Pleasant List ening presents The 3 M's II with songs The Gospel Medley Day by Day Morning Has Broken and All Gods Animals. Records available through Herb Blume or Virgil Weidler.
Tripoli High hosted South Winneshiek and Turkey Valley at Maple Hills Country Club and swept both halves of a Tuesday season opener. Girls total 240 led by Beki Sassman 46 Deb Sassman 66 Joan Rettig 64 Teri Westendorf 64 with others, while Turkey Valley and South Winneshiek trailed. Boys scoring 169 featured Sid Tegtmeier 42 Paul Miller 42 Jim Fink 42 Dean Mirs 43 with Dan Kubesch medalist for South Winneshiek. Turkey Valley and South Winneshiek also fielded strong rounds.
Tripoli Commercial Club hosts its annual Easter Prize Hunt for children 12 and under this Saturday, April 21. The event begins at 2:00 p.m. at the town hall with free treats and a number for each participant to match to about 200 numbers posted in local store windows to win prizes.
Kim Kehe, UNI sophomore, was hired as club manager at Maple Hills Country Club during the board of directors April 10 meeting. The position opened after Tom Larson’s resignation, who had served since the club began in 1970. Mrs. Robert Meyer was also appointed as assistant to the manager at an earlier meeting.
The Waverly courthouse will be open this Friday April 20 for Good Friday operations. Local officials say services will be available as usual with limited staffing.
Bremer County Special Education School lower elementary class studied nutrition and balanced meals under Mrs. Robert Ambrose. Students planned cooked and served a balanced meal to learn how food relates to growth and health, sharing duties in preparation and serving.
The Tripoli Jaycees sponsor a 16 team slow pitch softball tournament on May 20 at Tripoli South Park starting 8 am with a rain date May 27. Entry is 15 per team with roster and fee due, pairings later. contact Al Kuecker. Gate admission 50 cents per person.
Greg's Barber Shop will open Saturday April 21 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The shop says regular hours will be announced later.
Black Hawk County shows 937740.89 ADC Replacement and 3.493 millage savings. Chickasaw County records 29985.81 ADC Replacement and 0.697 millage savings. Fayette County lists 82547.87 ADC Replacement and 1.118 millage savings. Butler County notes 37308.63 ADC Replacement and 0.682 millage savings.
Free vision screening for 3 to 5 year olds offered April 30 at Tripoli town hall from 9 00 a m to 12 00 noon. Volunteers from Iowa Society for the Prevention of Blindness and American Legion Auxiliary conduct tests with Bremer County Medical Society and County Health Department backing.
Suzanne Zander underwent major surgery at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City and is now recuperating at her parents home, Mr and Mrs Arnold Zander.
Tripoli Junior High track coach Gene Perkins reports thirty three boys out for track as they prepare for four meets. Eighth graders include Bravener and Hoffmann among others. seventh graders feature Redies Miller and Peterson. Schedule lists May 2 at Fredericksburg, May 5 Sumner Relays, May 8 triangular here, and May 18 J-Hawk Relays at Jesup.
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