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Newspaper

Tripoli Leader

Location

Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1963

Page

1

Local Community Schools announce start and staff for new year

The district plans classes from 8:35 a m to 3 32 p m starting Monday August 26 with 130 high school students and 440 total. Hot lunch program continues. New teachers will fill junior and senior grades while elementary staff remains stable. Administrative and faculty lists detail department heads and courses across junior and senior high levels and Preschool Workshop dates are set for Aug 22 23.

Marian Tucker Mjs

License exams at Tripoli Town Hall on Aug 17

License examiners will be at the Tripoli Town Hall Saturday August 17 from 8 a m to noon for renewals and tests. Written and driving tests run 8 to 11 a m. The license examining team will not return until September 21.

Tripoli Tripoli Town Hall

NFO Family Farmer Day At Iowa State Fair

August 20 marks NFO Family Farmer Day at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines with events from August 16 to 25. The gathering at the Old Fiddler's Tent invites all interested in higher farm-product prices, led by speakers Oren Lee Staley NFO president and E Pfingstons NFO vice president.

NFO Iowa State Fair NFO Family Farmers Des Moines Helmuth Brase Bremer County Oren Lee Staley E. Pfingstons

Hospitalized Couple After Gravel-Road Crash Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Trent of Tripoli were hospitalized after an automobile accident Sunday on a gravel road between Monticello and Manchester. Mrs. Trent had minor injuries while Dale sustained a crushed vertebrae. they were returning home from Monticello to Tripoli where Dale works as local manager of Peoples Natural Gas.

Dale Trent Tripoli Monticello Manchester Dale Lois Vinton Hospital Trent Peoples Natural Gas

Potter Siding Route Truck Demolished in Readlyn Area

Wm Brandhorst of Tripoli escaped injury Friday morning when his 1952 Chevrolet milk truck overturned one and a half miles south of Readlyn while returning from Potter Siding Cooperative Creamery Co route pickup. The truck was a total loss.

Wm. Brandhorst Tripoli Potter Siding

Tripoli to Gel Chlorine Water Disinfection Plan

Tripoli's Town Council and Mayor Barnes order a full water system cleaning and disinfection starting Thursday at 4 p.m. and lasting until 6 a.m. Friday. Residents should stockpile drinking water beforehand as chlorine will be strong for consumption. Mayor Barnes says drinking water remains safe and the steps are precautionary. Similar flushing occurred May 11 this year.

Tripoli Barnes

Meeting of Parents Of Cub Scouts

An important meeting for all parents of current or prospective Cub Scouts is set for Monday August 19 at 730 p m in Town Hall. The first pack meeting will follow on August 26 at the Town Hall.

Cub Scouts

Weather and registration notices for school start

Week's Weather provides daily readings at 6 P M except Tuesday with noon reads. A superintendent urges students to report to the high school on Monday Aug 19 between 9 and 12 to register or change schedules. Registration also for new elementary and high school students in the principal's office on Aug 19 or 20.

J. M. Haydon Tered

Special Offer for Twins and White Sox Big League Game

Local Kuhrt Insurance Agency promotes a special offer for baseball fans to see the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox in a big league game on Sunday September 1. Details are on page three. contact Robert H. Kuhrt at Kuhrt Insurance Agency in Tripoli for more information.

Kuhrt Insurance Agency Nationwide Motor Club Iowa Minnesota Twins Chicago White Sox Robert H. Kuhrt Tripoli

Martin Leonharts To Note Silver Wedding Sunday

DENVER Special Mr and Mrs Martin Leonhart will observe their 25th wedding anniversary Sunday Aug 18 with open house at St John s Lutheran church parlors from 2 to 4 p m A family dinner at noon follows Martin Leonhart and the former Irene Homeyer were married Aug 14 1938 They are parents of six children Beverly Evansville Ind Robert Ottumwa James Audrey Eugene and Cynthia at home plus one grandson

Denver Martin Leonhart St. John’s Lutheran Church Irene Homeyer Beverly Evansville Ind Robert Ottumwa James Audrey Eugene Cynthia

Correction to Krafft address in Decorah notice

A published address for L R Krafft should read 309 John St Decorah Iowa 52101 not 301 John St. The correction amends the street number and confirms the city state and ZIP.

L. R. Krafft John St Decorah Iowa

Mets Cubs Makeup Softball Game Friday Night

A junior softball league makeup game between the Mets and Cubs will be played Friday night August 16.

Mets Cubs

Water mains to be cleaned and disinfected Thursday

On Thursday August 15 at 4 p m water mains will be cleaned and disinfected until about 6 a m. The town will sound the water bell at the start and patrons should draw enough water for drinking until 6 a m Friday. The chlorine is harmless but may affect taste. George W. Barnes, Mayor.

George W Barnes

Town Budget Adopted For 66,520 Expenditures In Tripoli

The Town of Tripoli adopted its budget totaling 66,520 after the hearing saw no objections. Taxation will raise 39,420, 1,937 less than last year. Estimated expenditures are 2,046 less than in 1963.

Town of Tripoli

Readlyn Nurse Esther Moeller Graduates With Honors

Mrs. Esther Moeller of Readlyn graduated from the Waterloo School of Practical Nursing as class valedictorian with a 3.75 average. Graduation was held Friday at McKinstry Junior High, Waterloo. Graduates may take the state board exam in Des Moines in September to become licensed practical nurses.

Readlyn Esther Moeller Waterloo School of Practical Nursing Moeller McKinstry Junior High Waterloo Des Moines

Visitors From Arizona Visit Frese Family In Waterloo

Jack and John Frese from Phoenix arrived Monday to spend a week with Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Frese and also visit Waterloo. Mrs. Frese is staying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Burroway, Waterloo.

Jack John Frese Phoenix Ariz H. J. Frese Waterloo Frese P. L. Burroway

Wapsie Valley to Open Aug 26 Enroll 747 Students

Wapsie Valley schools plan to open Monday August 26 at 8 45 with total enrollment of 747 pupils. Faculty attend workshops August 22 23. High school registration August 19 20 by last name A M and N Z. Continue schedule checks for returning students. Fees include book rent insurance hot lunches milk tickets and bus routes numbered 10 daily. Football practice August 20 with physicals by Dr Berryhill at 1 p m.

Wapsie Valley James FR. Alexander Worshop Berryhill

C V Mental Health Center Opens Waverly Office

The Cedar Valley Mental Health Center will open a new office in downtown Waverly on August 19 led by executive director Jerome Aleff. Located at 112 First Street SE behind the Kramer dental offices, it will handle emotional, family, and child problems with self referrals and physician referrals. The center moves from Lutheran Children's Home, with hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays.

Cedar Valley Lutheran Children’s Home

County Schools Receive Special Education Monies

Bremer county schools received warrants for special education funds via county superintendent K R Rowley. Pro rated claims totaled 36.82 percent with full reimbursement for special equipment costs. Reimbursements: Denver 273.12, Janesville 233.41, Plainfield 235.68, Sumner 887.45, Tripoli 317.43, Wapsie Valley 322.06, Waverly Shell Rock 335.96, Bremer County Board of Education 8894.02, total 11499.13.

Denver Community Janesville Plainfield Sumner Tripoli Wapsie Valley Waverly Shell Rock Bremer

Tripoli Community School adopts 1963-64 budget plan

The Tripoli Community School district approved a proposed budget of 419,629 for the 1963-64 year. The board noted no objections at the hearing. the budget rises by 11,129 from last year with total tax needs at 360,950 and non tax income at 58,679. Taxable valuation increases by 61,189.

Tripoli Community

Auto Crash Hospitals Two in Sumner County

Two people were hospitalized in good condition at Sumner hospital after an auto mishap on a gravel road near Spring Fountain creamery on Tuesday afternoon. Craig and Dana Harmening of Long Beach California were injured. Daniel Ambrose, driver, was treated and released. The 1953 station wagon overturned in a ditch. no damage estimate was available.

Sumner Hospital Spring Fountain Creamery Craig Dana Harmening Lavern Harmening Long Beach Cal Harmenings Everett Ambrose Tripoli Daniel Ambrose Everett Ambroses

Lynn Wilson Named Buttermaker at Western Douglas

Lynn Wilson a Tripoli businessman and longtime resident has been chosen as butter maker for the Western Douglas Creamery Co He will start duties Wednesday Aug 28 succeeding Robert Iserman who moves to a Nebraska creamery Wilson also owns and intends to sell the L M Drive In in Tripoli a sale prompted by his new appointment.

Lynn Wilson Western Douglas Tripoli Western Douglas Creamery Co Wilson Robert Iserman Nebraska L&m

Barbecue at Charles City High Grounds Aug 19

Western style pit barbecue on Monday at new Senior High school grounds in Charles City. Serving from 5 to 8 rain or shine. All you can eat for a $1.50 donation. Speakers include Governor Harold Hughes and NFC president Oren Lee Staley. Sponsored by the third congressional district NFO.

New Senior High School Charles City Harold Hughes Oren Lee Staley NFC Third Congressional District NFO

Sumner 4-Her Exhibits Grand Champion Baby Beef at Fair

Susan Werner of Sumner displayed the grand champion baby beef, a 1025 pound Angus steer, at the Bremer county 4-H Fair in Waverly August 9 to 12, also earning reserve grand champion with a 1125 pound Hereford. Her steers were breed champions of the Angus and Shorthorn breeds. other champions and numerous blue ribbons named include Gary Howe, Gordon Howe, Delbert Simpson, Dean Miller, and many more. A record 88 beef steers and 28 beef heifers were shown, plus market pigs and lambs with multiple blue ribbons and showmanship honors.

Susan Werner Sumner Bremer County Waverly Susan Dean Miller Janesville Gary Howe Gordon Delbert Simpson James Moeller Leslie Matthias Richard Matthias Larry Luisen Ronald Henning Gordon Howe Douglas Boelman Herbert Rossel Blue Ribbon Charolais Keifer Larry Burman Blue Ribbon Kent Briden Allan Alcock Clinton Burrow Steven Rick Eugene Robinson Harlan Schneer Joe Anderson Gordon Carolus Joel Wikner Bruce Jensen Vicky Burrow Roger Heiser Jim Burrow Anthony Kingery Paul Kingery Duane Carolus Randy Watson Marilyn Beam Connie Kingery Cynthia Kingery Angus Steer Harvey Matthias Linda Matthias Richard Gambaiani Mike Stafford Douglas Boeckmann Steven Kerr Kenneth Foelske Dennis Epley Joyce Strottmann Janice Strottmann Shorthorn Steer Douglas Rockets Maxfield Rangers

Tripoli Red Sox win in 10 innings over Readlyn

Tripoli Red Sox beat Readlyn 6-5 in a 10 inning game. The Jocals scored in the bottom of the tenth after a leadoff walk and successive errors and a sacrifice bunt. Tripoli remains fifth with 3 wins and 8 losses. Everding earned the win in relief. Denver beat Allison 11-3 and Janesville shut out Greene 4-0.

Tripoli Red Sox Readlyn Tripoli Harken Bob Everding Everding Denver Allison Greene Janesville

Denver Leads Cedar Valley. District Tournament Set

Denver tops the Cedar Valley league and earns the district tournament berth. District play begins next Sunday at Denver after Sunday’s final date to determine the league entry.

Denver

Local Games Schedule for Aug 18

Fredericksburg travels to Greene while Janesville plays Allison and Denver hosts Readlyn. Tripoli has an open date.

Fredericksburg Greene Janesville Allison Denver Readlyn Tripoli

Local Football Coach Reminds THS Boys of Special Meeting

Tripoli High School head football coach Robert Thurness reminds all THS boys of an initial football organization meeting set for Thursday August 15 at 7 p.m. in the high school. Attendees should plan to play football this fall and contact him if unable to attend. A representative will help boys purchase football shoes for the season.

Robert Thurness Tripoli High School Thurness

Panzer Equipment Auction Aug 23 in Tripoli

Public auction of egg and poultry equipment and the Panzer Produce Co. building in Tripoli set for Friday, Aug. 23 at 1 30 p m. The 54 by 170 ft block building will be sold to the highest bidder with a 2500 dollar deposit required. Inspect the building and equipment Wednesday Aug 21 from 1 to 4 p m.

Panzer Panzer Produce Co Tripoli

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