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Newspaper

Tripoli Leader

Location

Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1973

Page

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Music of Spring Program Set by Extension Service

Bremer County homemakers invited to a May 3 program at Tri Town Hall starting 9 30 a m. Donna Andrusyk will outline the 1973 74 extension home economics program and 1973 Bremer County homemaker of the year will be named. Extension committee members from Readlyn Tripoli Waverly Janesville Denver Ionia and surrounding areas organize the event.

Usic Waverly Music and A Bremer County Tri- Town Hall Donna Andrusyk John Roach Infield Burton Me Readlyn Leroy Tripoli J. R. Kanener L. W. Buhr Richard Mueller Waverly Richard Dix Janesville On Mueller Denver Id Tiedt Val- Schwartz On Beam Ionia

Former Bremer County Assessor Wm. Kelling Dies in Arkansas

Wm. Kelling 65 former Bremer County assessor died suddenly at his home in Horseshoe Bend Arkansas after a fall and coronory cause. Funeral services were held Monday in Horseshoe Bend Methodist Church. He served as Bremer County's first assessor and later moved to Arkansas in 1970 where his wife lived at Pioneer Village Manor. Survivors include his wife Helen one son Ronald of Iona two granddaughters his mother Mrs Anna Kelling his brother Art and sister Mrs Herbert ta Blume.

M. Kelling Bremerty Ome Horseshoe Bend Ark Arkansas Pioneer Ge Manor Er County Ife Helen Ronald Iona Anna Kelling Erika Art Fredone Herbert Ta Blume Tripoli

Tripoli JayceeEttes Sponsor Aladdin Puppet Show

Tripoli JayceeEttes sponsor Nicole Ricosites presenting Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp at Tripoli High on Thursday May 3. Performances at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. admission $1 for adults free for ages and under. Also a meeting of Barracks and Auxiliaries of the 3rd District of Iowa at Town Hall on April 29 with luncheon to follow.

Tripoli JayceeEttes Aladdin Old Baghhad Cildren Wonderimp Tripoli High Togram Tird District Iowa Tripolin

Blume Receives Lutheran Scholarship for 1972 Year

Tilyn Blume, daughter of Herbert B. Blume, receives Lutheran Aid Association scholarship for 1972. She attends Concordia College Seward Nebraska, graduates from Tripoli, is a member of Al’s Lutheran Church Read. Readlyn District Representative Herman A. Nowsky Agency for Lutherans announces the award.

Tilyn Blume Lyn Blume Concordia Teaollege Seward Nebraska Tripoli Al’s Lutheran Church Read Lutheran Church TS I, Herman, Readlyn Hard A. ‘Nowsky Agency Association For Lutherans

Funeral Services Held for Perry L. Crittenden in Tripoli

Perry L. Crittenden, 75, died early Saturday in his Tripoli home. Funeral services were held Monday at Faith United Church of Christ, Tripoli, with interment in Fremont cemetery. Survivors include wife Alma, son James of Corpus Christi, Texas, and sister Cassie of Waterloo.

Perry L. Crittenden Faith Tripoli Alma James Corpus Christi Texas Cassie Waterloo

Daylight Savings Time Starts Sunday At 2 A.M.

Public notice reminds residents that daylight savings time begins Sunday morning April 29 at 2:00 a.m. Clocks should be set ahead one hour before sleep Saturday night. The change, under the Uniform Time Act of 1966, lasts six months until the last Sunday in October.

Cancer Crusade Drive Completed In Tripoli Area

The 1973 Cancer Crusade drive in Tripoli completed with contributions totaling 736.35 dollars. Donations may still be left at the American Savings Bank, Tripoli, before April 30. Area workers included Mrs. Danny Ambrose, Mrs. Karl Asmus, Mrs. Gary Bahlmann, Mrs. Harley Bergmann, Mrs. Helen Boderman, and many others.

Tripoli Keroy Klein Incai American Savings Bank Danny Ambrose Karl Asmus Gary Bahlmann Harley Bergmann Helen Boderman R. J. Bunger James Clark Larry Crooks Larry Duecker Kenneth Gray Jerry Heideman Lowell Heinemann Bill Hills Elde Kehe Ewald Kleiss Arlen Lahmann Peggy Leonard Carl Lobe

Parker Couple to Mark Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary

Frederika reports Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Parker Sr. of Sonia will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a family dinner at 5 30 p.m. and an open house 7 30 to 9 p.m. at Rogers New Hampton. The couple wed April 3 1923 in LaPorte City.

Frederika L. B. Parker Sonia Roger’s New Hampton Leona Jacobs Leslie B. Parker LaPorte City T. E. Sherman R. R. Parker Albuquerque N. M G. W. Parker Naperville Bert Parker Ionia Iowa J. W. Parker Lombard, Ill

Northern Iowa students begin nine week student teaching

About 318 University of Northern Iowa students start nine week teaching assignments for 1972-73 in 21 centers across the state. Mentioned are Dan Biesterfelt at New Hampton High School, Katherine Blasberg at Washington Cedar Rapids, and Michael Kirchhoff at Spirit Lake Senior High Lakes Area.

University of Northern Iowa Tripoli Dan Biesterfelt New Hampton High School Katherine Blasberg Washington, Cedar Rapids Michael Kirchhoff Spirit Lake Senior High Lakes Area

Dairy Promoters Sponsor Bremer County Poster Contest

Bremer County Dairy Promoters announce a dairy poster contest for youth in grades one through six. Posters should feature any dairy industry aspect, include name and address, and measure about 14 by 22 inches. Submit to the Bremer County Extension Office or to listed Dairy Promoter board members by May 15. top ten posters win 10 dollars each and will be exhibited in area banks in June Daily Month.

Bremer County Dan Walther Bob Hagenow Bill Hennings Don Rat

Senior Citizens Plan Pot Luck Dinner at Town Hall

The Senior Citizens group schedules a pot luck dinner at Town Hall on Wednesday evening May 2 at 6 p.m. All members are invited to attend and bring a dish to share.

Tripoli Women Bowls to Elect Officers at Town Hall

The Tripoli Women s Bowling Association schedules a meeting Thursday April 26 at 7 30 p m in Tripoli town hall. Sanctioned bowlers are invited to attend to elect association officers.

Tripoli Women’s Bowling Association Tripoli Town Hall

Remind Parents of Pre School Vision Screening

Vision screening tests for pre school age children in the Tripoli area will be held Monday April 30 in the Tripoli town hall. Volunteers trained by the Iowa Society for the Prevention of Blindness will screen youngsters for signs of visual problems between 9 00 a.m. and 12 00 noon. The volunteer screeners are members of the local American Legion Auxiliary. This screening program has the endorsement of the Bremer County Medical Society and cooperation of the County Health Department.

Tripoli Iowa Society For the Prevention of Blindness American Legion Auxiliary Bremer County Medical Society

Cardiac Clinic for Local Children Seeks Referrals

The Iowa SSCC invites family physicians to refer children under 21 with heart issues for two clinics. The Wat loo Cardiac Clinic is May 24 at Central Christian Church with cardiologists and techs. referrals due May 10. Decorah General Clinic is May 22 at Decorah Lutheran Church. referrals due May 8 for general, May 10 for cardiac.

Iowa State Services For SSCC Wat Loo Central Christian Church Kimball Road Benton Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Butler Delaware Dubuque Fayette Grundy Tam Iowa State Services For Crippled Children Decorah Decorah Lutheran Church Winnebago St Allamakee Chickasaw Clayton Floyd Howard Mmtchell Winneshiek

THS Spring Concert Set for May 2 at 8 PM

Tripoli High School announces a Spring Concert on Wednesday May 2 at 8 00 p m in the high school gym The Senior High Concert Band will perform Alla Barocco Festive and Farandole The Senior High Mixed Chorus will sing Cantate Domino Lonely Woodpecker Swing Low Rabbits and Squirrels The Girls Glee will present A Hymn of Peace In The Merry Month of May Nightfall and The Spinning Song The Boys Glee will perform This Old Hammer Small groups with Division I ratings from Northwood Kensett contest April 6 7 will also appear Admission is free

Tripoli High School Northwood- Kensett

Reschedule County Legion Meeting At Plainfield

The Bremer County American Legion Auxiliary meeting rescheduled to Tuesday May 1 in Plainfield after a snow cancellation. A 6 30 dinner precedes the 8 00 p.m. meeting with reservations via Mrs Henry Abbas or Mrs Ruth Small. Attendees from Janesville Plainfield Denver Sumner Waverly Tripoli. guest speaker is District Auxiliary President Mrs Neal George. An Orientation and Indoctrination Course for Field Service volunteers will be offered at the L and D Dining Room.

Denver Bremer County American Legion Auxiliary Plainfield Henry Abbas Ruth Small Janesville Sumner Waverly Tripoli Third District Neal George

Tripoli Pantherettes Take Fourth at Monona Relays

Tripoli High girls finish fourth at the BulldogEttes Relays in Monona April 24. Events include Distance Medley a meet record 4:35.5 by Pries Fink Schuldt Pierce. 440 Yd Dash Buzzard 764.9. 880 Medley Relay 2nd Bier man Mahlstedt Haverkamp Buz zard. Mile Relay 1st Pratt Pierce Kindera Schuldt 4:23.3 meet record.

Pries Fink Schuldt Pierce Buzzard Steward Mahlstedt Pratt Bierman Haverkamp Finney Kindera Bull Tripoli Turkey Valley Turkey Gals Pantherettes Sherri Buss Jane Mahlstedt Ann Fink Judi Schuldt Kim Pierce Julie Steward Kim Kun

Tripoli Trackmen Finish Second In Denver Meet

Tripoli finished second in a Denver triangular meet on April 24 behind Denver with 108 points. Ed Renner swept multiple events, capturing 100 yd dash, 220 yd dash, long jump and medley relay with strong legs from Holm, Steere and Sova. Terry Frost and Keith Main posted runner up times in the mile and 880. Ed Renner also placed fifth in two Tiger Relays events, and Tripoli will compete next at the Comet Relays in Charles City on April 27.

Tripoli Denver Turkey Valley Ed Renner Murray Holm Dorsey Steere John Sova Steve Moeller Tony Magnall Tom Smalley Terry Frost Keith Main Tim Smalley Valley of Elgin Charles City

Glenda Matthias Wins A A U Free Throw Championship

Glenda Matthias daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Matthias won the women’s national A A U Free throw championship. Eighty players entered the elimination contest and she made 48 of 50 shots to take first place. Kris Westphal last year’s champion finished second with 45 of 50 shots.

Frederika Glenda Matthias Elmer Matthias Glenda Kris Westphal

Wartburg College presents two baritone vocalists in recital

The Wartburg College music department presents two junior recitalists on Friday April 27 at 2 p.m. in Siemahn Hall of Music auditorium. David Fretham of Owatonna Minnesota and Marlin Weidler son of Mr and Mrs Virgil Weidler of Tripoli perform the program. The public is invited to attend.

Wartburg College Music Department David Fretham Owatonna Minn Marlin Weidler Virgil Weidler Tripoli Siemahn Hall of Music

Tripoli Wins Conference Golf Tourney in Home Meet

Cedar-Wapsie conference golf held at Maple Hills, Tripoli, April 23, with six schools. Tripoli boys 330 and girls 454 won titles. Sid Tegtmeier was medalist with 77 while Beki Sassman led girls with 100. Tripoli also won the boys triangular with 164, edged Denver 176. Tripoli girls beat Denver 228 to 234. Remaining action listed for late April to May scores and dates.

Maple Hills Country Club Tripoli Jesup Denver Jim Fink Sid Tegtmeier Paul Miller Dave Alcock Beki Sassman Deb Sassman Joan Rettig Deb Kirchhoff Dysart-Geneseo B&g Calmar New Hampton Sumner

Remind Bowlers Of Banquet Set for May 4

The annual bowling banquet is scheduled for Friday May 4 at Waverly Golf and Country Club. Social hour precedes a 7 p.m. dinner and all sanctioned bowlers with spouses or sponsors may attend. Tickets cost 3.25 dollars each and are available at Tripoli Bowl Inn or Readlyn vendors.

Waverly Golf and Country Club Tripoli Bowl Inn Madeleine Ambrose Gladys Rettig Bob Meyer Wehling Radio & TV Readlyn

Diane Heidemann Named to University Honor List

Diane Heidemann is included in the scholastic citation list at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Honor convocation will be held at McBride Hall on Saturday April 28.

Diane Heidemann University of Iowa Iowa City McBride Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wm. Kelling Rpoli JayceeEttes Nicole Ricosites P. L. Crittenden L. B. Parkers THS Music Dept Monona Tripoli Gals Tripoli Girls Turkey North High South Winn Postville A.A.U Lota Stanley Miller Richard Rettig Dean Mirs Wapsiz Kuethe Lehmkuhl Petrick Wolff Denver — Wooldick Bartling Soeder Franzen Lori Schmidt Wapsie Valley Debbie Sassman Denver — Butler Speder Christofferson Bruch Bodensteiner Eynet Blong Schmitt Wessels Henry Grap Novak Schmidt Brickman Albrecht Turkey V Denver Turkey Wapsie
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