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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1975
Page
1
City Council on Monday night discussed the 1974 street improvement work amid taxpayer complaints. The council approved hiring Bert B Hanson and Associates to inspect the project and hold their fee until resolution. Petitioners sought deferral of property assessments, which City Attorney Ivan Ackerman said could not be changed.
A Bremer County election notice warns that some residents have not registered for the upcoming school election. It states voters must register at least 10 days before the election and notes blue ID cards for those already registered.
The Frederika Flower Show by the United Methodist Church will be held Wednesday August 20 at the Frederika Church. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. with judging at 2:00 p.m. Herb Kleiss of Brook will present a lunch afterward. Categories include antifoliage bloom velvet Gladiola Dahlia Rose and Zinnia arrangements plus children divisions and sweepstakes. A bowling association meeting is noted for August 14 at Tripoli Bowl Inn with representatives requested to attend.
Tripoli policeman David Damm 27 was arrested by Waterloo police after a woman said he stopped her car, showed a badge and claimed an arrest for DWI before driving to a countryside location for an assault. He was suspended by Police Chief Michael Downs with deputies aiding as needed.
Tripoli Jaycees announce a two performance circus at Tripoli south park on Saturday September 6 at 6 and 8 pm. Franzen Bros Circus two ring act features animal and aerial acts acrobatic artisans and clown commanders. Tickets 175 adults 125 children from any Jaycee member. Funeral for Ralph W Schildroth 66 held at United Methodist Reinbeck after heart attack at his farm home. He is survived by wife Louise sons Vern Phillip Louis and a daughter Karen Lovell.
IPC reports a new system peak of 604000 KW between 1 and 2 pm on July 31, surpassing July 1974’s 552400 KW. District manager P B Suchy says IPC will spend about 140000 dollars daily for the next five years on generation and transmission upgrades. A 260000 KW unit at Lansing Generating Station is due May 1977, with a 1979 coal plant and a 1984 nuclear unit planned.
Advance ticket sales for the annual Maple Hills Country Club barbecue and outdoor tent dance near 200, with event set for Saturday August 23 dinner at 6 00 p m and dance at 9 00 p m. Tickets from committee members Farmers Store and Maple Hills Country Club. Bremer County property taxes due August 1 with delinquency rules noted by the attorney general.
Iowa Highway Patrol license examiners will be at Tripoli city hall Saturday morning August 16 from 8 40 to 11 45 a m Renewals issued until 11 45 a m but written and driving tests only until 11 15 a m No motorcycle tests at this location Examiners not returning until Saturday September 20
Dave DeHaven of Oelwein captured the Maple Hills Country Club invitational with an 18 hole total of 105 and a final round 34. The event drew 116 golfers competing for over $900 in prizes. DeHaven won a B W Portable TV, finishing four strokes ahead of the runners up who posted 109. Tim Lindgren of Cedar Falls and Greg Wolff of Readlyn both posted 71 in 18 holes.
Mrs. Emma Harmening was honored after Sunday services at Faith United Church of Christ for her 90th birthday on August 15. A corsage and floral arrangement were given, coffee and cake served, and a Ford greeting card noted. She plans an open house Friday with no gifts. The Tripoli Firemen announce sales of annual dance tickets at various locations for those missed during canvass. Wayne Mayer of Dunkerton will teach history and coach football and boys basketball at Elkader High School for 1975-76.
Kim Kehe Maple Hills Country Club announces the men s club golf tournament will move from Sunday August 17 to Sunday September 14. The 27 hole championship and 18 hole lower flights format remains.
Kim Kehe shot 5 under par 31 at Maple Hills Country Club tying his course record set July 21. He made birdies on holes 2 5 7 8 and 9 in a 3 172 yard round, part of a three player group with Richard Waller and Lowell Syverson.
The Iowa Conservation Commission announces the 142 day squirrel season from August 16 to January 4, 1976 with no shooting hours and bag limit six and twelve in possession. Superintendent Bob Barratt notes good fox and gray populations and urges landowner permission and field care tips as the public breakfast at Maple Hills Country Club runs 7:30 to 11:00 a.m.
County Health Nurse urges tetanus prevention for adults noting no cure and high fatality if contracted. The advisory covers vaccine effectiveness, adult shot schedule, boosters after injury, and the long history of tetanus prevention in the state.
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