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Newspaper

Tripoli Leader

Location

Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1969

Page

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Tripoli area seeks members for golf clubhouse project

Tri- Area Recreation Inc conducts an area wide canvass to recruit members for a proposed Tripoli golf course clubhouse. A May 6 meeting will review final loan terms, projected costs of 133175 dollars, and stock purchases of 100 dollars with dues after completion. FHA funds pledged but at risk if memberships lag.

Tri- Area Recreation, Inc TART Tripoli Rally Star TARI FHA

Night of Club's Annual Event at Town Hall

The Wapsie event hosted by the club featured a movie segment titled Bear County Walt Disney. The jr prize winners were Mrs Jer Oberlieu first Mrs John k second and Mrs Arnold hier third.

Bear County Walt Disney. Jr Prize Jer Oberlieu John K Arnold Hier

Town completes pump house filter bed changes

Town officials led by Mayor Joe V. Barnes announced three old filter beds at the Pump House were replaced, improving water quality once mains reconciliation occurs. The project cost 1550 after removal of an old filter. beds last changed over 12 years ago.

Joe V. Barnes

homemaker of the year program to feature Dr Carl

The Bremer Chickasaw extension service will present the annual family life program at Tripoli Town Hall on May 6. Dr J George Carl of Fayette United Methodist Act will discuss Stumbling Blocks to Homemakers while Marilyn Kirchner is introduced as new BremerChickasaw home economist. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon with club reps and interested persons invited.

Tripoli Town Hall Marilyn Kirchner Bremer Chickasaw Lawrence Schwartz J. George Carl Fayette United Methodist Act Carl Haighthbury San Francisco Organic Clubs Perps Extern Home Economics Committee N Zipse Fredericksburg Ndell Michael Robert Ckle Waverly Dallas Ra Fairbank Charles Ado Ralph Albrecht Sam John Roach Plainfield G. R. Retig Tripoli Ward Dix Janesville

Waverly Man Injured in Fall While Working

Vern Lageschulte, former area farmer and B&B Co op Oil Co employee, fell at home in Waverly and was hospitalized. He was moved to Mercy Waverly then Waterloo for X rays showing a completely torn knee. a cast will keep him immobilized while his route is covered by Enz Brase.

Lageschulte Poli Waverly Len Memorial Hospital B&b Co-op Oil Co Averly Mercy Waverly Waterloo Hospital Enz Brase

Tripoli Senior Citizens Plan May 7 Meeting

Tripoli Senior Citizens will meet on Wednesday May 7 with a potluck supper at 6 00 PM. Cards will provide entertainment and all seniors are welcome to attend.

Tripoli

Outstanding Athletes Named at Denver Lions Banquet

Sharon Schmidt and John Knudson earned outstanding girl and boy athlete honors at the Denver Lions banquet. About 340 attended at Denver high gym with Wayne Litchy as speaker showing 1968 Olympic slides. Drs. Ernest and Luther Stumme were honored for service to the athletic program.

Denver Sharon Schmidt John Knudson Lions Denver High Gym Wayne Litchy Ernest Luther Stumme Luther

Returns to California from two week visit

Mrs. Jim Thomas sister of Mrs. Everett Ambrose returned to Anaheim California after a two week stay here.

California Jim Thomas Everett Ambrose Anaheim Cal

Tornado procedure plan adopted by Denver schools

Denver schools approved a two tier tornado plan under Superintendent Robert Wells. A tornado watch allows regular dismissal while a tornado warning requires students to stay at school until it is safe to leave. Unannounced drills are in progress at both high school and elementary levels.

Denver Denver Community School Robert Wells United State Department of Commerce Weather Bureau State Department of Public Instruction

Mrs Wellman Undergoes Surgery in Waterloo

Surgical patient Mrs. Richard Wellman of Volga is hospitalized at St. Francis Hospital Waterloo after a Saturday morning operation. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Marticoff.

Richard Wellman Volga St. Francis Hospital Waterloo Martin Marticoff

Women bowlers duel in final weekend tourney at Waterloo

Evelyn Schnieders Janice Fink Luetta Olmstead and Barbara Seelhammer bowled doubles and singles in the final weekend of the women s state bowling tournament at Waterloo on Sunday.

Evelyn Schnieders Janice Fink Luetta Olmstead Barbara Seelhammer Waterloo

Area Students Feature In Waverly Recital

Over 800 attend the 14th annual Pichelman Music Studio recital held April 21 in the Waverly junior high building. Tripoli and Sumner area students presented solos duets trios and band numbers with honors awarded to Donell Dettmerring Denise Dettmerring Perry Sauerbrei Mark Nuss Nick Ray Gail Moeller and Steve Redies.

Pichelman Music Studio Waverly Junior High Tripoli and Sumner Area Tripoli Nick Ray Gail Moeller Steve Redies Denise Kuethe Mark Nuss Perry Sauerbrei Donell Dettmering Denise Dettmering

Pre Kindergartent Testing Day at Tripoli School

Pre kindergarten testing will be offered on Monday May 12 at Tripoli Community School for children eligible to enroll in kindergarten next year. Tests run 9 to 12 and 1 to 3 30 pm administered by Irma Rice with Hilbert Mixdorf. Parents unsure about readiness are urged to bring their child and call the office to schedule.

Tripoli Community School Hilbert Mixdorf Irma Rice Bremer County

Bull returns from McAllen Texas trip

L. F. Bull came back Monday from McAllen Texas where he had spent part of the winter months.

L. F. Bull McAllen Tex

Readlyn set for Mrs Louis Schweer rites

Readlyn Zion Lutheran church to host 2 p m services Friday for Mrs Louis Schweer 69 who died April 29 at Mercy hospital Waverly Burial in church cemetery Her survivors include daughter Mrs Delbert Wittenburg son Verner four grandchildren and three great grandchildren plus three sisters and a brother Funeral arranged by Cleveland Funeral Home Readlyn

Readlyn Louis Schweer Denver Mercy Hospital Waverly Zion Lutheran Church Delbert Wittenburg Verner H. W. Peters Tripoli Martha Peters Colorado Springs Cole Wm. Ruehs Slater Albert Waterloo Cleveland

County Honors 16 Foreign Exchange Students

Bremer county honored sixteen foreign exchange students Sunday at Tripoli Town Hall with 115 attendees. Twelve students attended. the Bremer county Farm Bureau women's committee sponsored the event with Mrs. Harold Meier in charge. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Reeve showed slides on U S places of interest, and each student received a book titled People and Places in the United States. A potluck lunch followed.

Bremer County Tripoli Town Hall Bremer County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee Harold Meier Denver Oliver Reeve Waverly United States

Remains Hospitalized Mrs Harmening at St Joseph

Mrs Mary Harmening remains a patient at St Joseph hospital in New Hampton as she receives treatment. The update confirms she is currently hospitalized and under medical care at the facility.

Mary Harmening St. Joseph Hospital New Hampton

Tripoli Ambulance Drivers Complete First Aid School

Ten Tripoli men attended a four day first aid course in Minneapolis to staff the city ambulance service. Instructors from Hennepin County Hospital taught patient care and handling for various emergencies.

Minneapolis Tripoli Pat Brogan Leroy Klein Arnold Ducker Randy Drewis L. L. Moeller Allan Bergmann Lionel Bergmann Hans Schulz Darwin Buls Jim Block Hennepin County Hospital

Tripoli Girls Take Fifth at Hawkette Meet in West Union

Tripoli high girls track placed fifth among 16 teams at the Hawkette Invitational in West Union. The Pantherettes earned one first, two seconds, one third and two fourths, led by events including a first in 880 medley and multiple school records across relays and sprints.

Tripoli Tripoli High West Union Pantherettes Dave van Ahn van Ahn Sue Pleggenkuhle Sue Platte Connie Matthias Glenda Matthias

Tripoli High Trackmen Win Bulldog Relays Title

Tripoli High School boys track team earned first place at the Bulldog Relays in Monona on April 23 with 61.2 points, taking 3 firsts, 4 seconds, 3 thirds, 3 fourths and 2 fifths among 15 schools. Highlights include a first in the two-mile relay and 880-yard relay, and a school-record 1:37.1 for the 880 relay at the Dickinson Relays. Upcoming dates: May 1 triangular, May 2 Hawk Invitational, May 6 conference meet, May 9 district, May 17 state.

Glenda Matthias Nancy Burrow THS Glenda’s Nancy Tripoli Fredericksburg Denver S.H Kelsey Ellerman L.H Poock Osborn C. Mat Monona Dysart Tom Kelsey Sullivan Boyle Max Ambrose Willis Hildebrandt Hildebrandt Richard Gienau Jeff Hoppenworth Mike LaCoste Denny Newhouse Gary Berger Paul Carroll Roger Buchholz Paul Magnall Chuck Jordan Steve Schumacher Ambrose Lew LaCoste Kenny Bergmann Danny Boeckmann Dennis Boeckmann Gaylen Drape la Coste Jordan Schumacher Bergmann Buchholz Magnall Dickinson Panther South Winneshiek Turkey Valley West Union Wartburg College Cedar Falls

Tripoli Women’s Bowling Assoc Elects New Officers

The Tripoli Women’s Bowling Association elected new officers for the 1969 1970 season at Bowl-In. Officers include Marlene Snelling president Jean Magnall vice president Elaine Bergmann secretary treasurer and Carolyn Krumm sergeant at arms for the main group, plus Strikette Nite-On and Twi-Lite leagues with their respective officers.

Tripoli Tripoli Women’s Bowling Association Marlene Snelling Jean Magnall Elaine Bergmann Carolyn Krumm Donna Sassman Becky Tobey Peggy Leonard Joyce Nuss

John Deere Tournament Draws Local Bowlers to Des Moines

Mr and Mrs Vernon Kirchhoff and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Heinemann attended the John Deere tournament in Des Moines over the weekend as the men competed in the event.

John Deere Tourney Vernon Kirchhoff Lawrence Heinemann Des Moines John Deere

Bowling Banquet Nears for Tripoli Association in Oelwein

The 10th annual bowling banquet of the Tripoli Association will be at the Moose Lodge in Oelwein on Friday night. More than 200 are expected for the 7 pm smorgasbord dinner followed by a dance and awards presentation.

The Tripoli Association Moose Lodge Oelwein

Jaycee Ettes Screen Film on Cerebral Palsy Monday

The Tripoli JayceeEttes sponsor a cerebral palsy film titled Deadline to be shown at Town Hall on Monday May 5 at 8 p m. The 53 minute program is open to the public.

JayceeEttes Tripoli

Music Mothers Meeting Notices May Change

The Music Mothers will meet Monday evening May 5 at 8 in the home economics room. This is guest night and all former Music Mothers are invited.

Home Economics

Week's Weather Readings at 6 p.m Daily Except Tuesday

J M Haydon Weather Observer reports the week’s weather readings taken at 6 p m daily except Tuesday and at 12 noon for comparison. Data cover temperature precipitation and wind where available from the local observation station.

J. M. Haydon Weather Observer

Jaycee Ettes to Meet in Tripoli Town Hall

Tripoli Jaycee Ettes will meet Monday May 5 at 7 p m in Tripoli Town Hall.

Jaycee Ettes Tripoli Tripoli Town Hall

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