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Newspaper

Tripoli Leader

Location

Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1973

Page

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Grand jurors named for Bremer County court term

Bremer County selects trial jurors for the first quarter of 1974 with Lois , clerk of court, announcing jurors by township and city. Grand jurors for 1974 list John Christensen Verlynn Rader Norma Suhr William Burrow Bob Mennenga Orville Steege Lavern Hooper Ronald Ihde Nadine Schnurstein Dale Hostetler Selma Sommer Wayne R. Huber to report January 4 at the courthouse in Waverly.

Bremer County of Court Lois Bremer Ty John Christensen Verlynn Rader Norma Suhr William Burrow Bob Mennenga Orville Steege Lavern Hooper Ronald Ihde Nadine Schnurstein Dale Hostetler Selma Sommer Wayne R. Huber Court House Waverly

Tax Return Details for Tri-Community District

State and Department of Public Instruction urge Tri-Community residents to record their county and school district numbers on 1973 tax returns. The district number is 09 6471. A local income surtax vote may occur soon, but is not part of a regular election.

Revenuement Tri- Community Howard Marquardt County Num Couumber Tripoli Commu St.‘s Department of Publician the of Iowa Tion Disto Iowa

Highway Panel Backs Ban on Studded Tires in Iowa

Iowa officials urged a statewide ban on studded tires. Commission Chair Robert Rigler cited road damage and safety costs, noting a legislative special order on January 22, 1974. Director J R Coupal Jr warned of up to 27 percent longer stopping distances on bare pavement and year‑round hazards from rutting.

Iowa State Highway Commission Iowa Commission Robert R. Rigler Highway Commission Rigler Ames Iowa General Assembly J. R. Coupal, Jr Coupal

Public Hearing Planned by Area VII Agency on Aging

Iowa Area VII Agency on Aging schedules a public hearing December 19 at 1 30 p m in Waterloo to review plans for senior services across Buchanan Butler Chickasaw Grundy counties. The agency seeks citizen input on the draft area plan due December 31 1973 by the Iowa Commission on Aging and outlines advisory committees and county participation.

University, Waterloo Northeast Council On Aging Area VII Agency Iowa iWas Awk Buchanan Butler Chickasaw Grundy Coopera Iowa Commission North Vn Council On Aging Tes Commu- Vices Uni- Avenue Waterloo Ped

Bake Sale by Tripoli Music Mothers at Klemp Plumbing

The Tripoli Music Mothers host a bake sale on Saturday December 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Klemp Plumbing Shop. Proceeds support local music programs and student activities.

Tripoli Klemp

Gundel Entered Allen Hospital Waterloo Tuesday

Rev. Geo. J. Gundel was admitted to Allen hospital in Waterloo on Tuesday, marking a new entry in local religious community health notes.

Geo. J. Gundel Allen Hospital Waterloo

Leslie Dettmer Re-Elected Fire Chief for Third Term

Tripoli Fire Department held its annual officer election on December 10 in the town hall. Leslie Dettmer was re-elected as fire chief for a third term, with all other officers also re-elected to second terms: Bill Seelhammer as 1st assistant chief, Vern House as 2nd assistant chief, Leroy Klein as treasurer, and Richard Meyer as secretary.

Tripoli

New Sanitarian Appointed Bremer County Health Officer

Erna Radulavic begins duties as Bremer County Sanitarian and Environmental Health Officer effective December 3 1973. A widow and mother of two, she trained at Kirkwood College Cedar Rapids Iowa City University of Iowa internship with Iowa City Health Department and Johnson County Health Department. In Tama County she served as Sanitarian and Health Officer for two years and continues studies toward an Associate Degree in Environmental Management.

Erna Radulavic Bremer County Joe Kirkwood College Cedar Rapids Barbara University of Iowa Iowa City

Driver License Examiners to Visit Tri Poli Town Hall

Iowa Highway Patrol driver license examiners will be at Tri Poli town hall on Saturday, December 15, from 8 a.m. to noon. Renewals issued until noon. written and driving tests only through 11:00 a.m. The examining team will not return to Tripoli until January 19.

Iowa Highway Patrol Tripoli Town Hall Tripoli

Alternatives to Property Tax Financing Public Services

Northeast Iowa taxpayers and officials will discuss alternatives to local property tax in a December 19 1973 public meeting at the Cedar Falls Trust and Savings Bank. Iowa State University economists Dr Marvin Julius and Clair Hein will present questions like fair taxes versus existing methods and the viability of local sales and income taxes. The program aims to clarify options and enhance public understanding of tax patterns without issuing formal recommendations.

Iowa Cedar Falls Waterloo Stoltenberg

Christmas Concert at Tripoli High on December 17

Tripoli High School Music Department will present its annual Christmas Concert Monday December 7 at 7 30 p m in the gym. Madrigal Singers open with three English and German carols. Programs include Boys and Girls Glee Clubs Concert Band Jazz Ensemble Music Company Occasional Singers and Mixed Chorus. Narrators Judi Schuldt and Paul Miller. Ends with A Canticle of Peace and a candlelight blessing.

Tripoli High School Madrigal Singers Music Company Occassional Singers Judi Schuldt Paul Miller

Vandalism Reported on Ditched Ford Auto

The Dick Hellers offer a $20 reward for information on vandals damaging their 1967 Ford parked in a ditch near Tripoli. Involve occurred Sunday evening after a slide on an ice covered road near the Wapsipinicon river. Damages included torn spark plug wires air breather broken radio aerial and dented side doors. Call 224-5029 or Bremer County Sheriff's office with tips.

Dick Hellers Tripoli Wapsipinicon River Heller's Hellers Bremer County

First 15 Turkey Winners Announced Saturday in Tripoli

Tripoli Commercial Club will hold the first of two Christmas turkey drawings Saturday December 15 at 3 30 p m in the town hall. Fifteen winners will be announced at participating merchants. prizes must be claimed by 4 00 p m or join the second drawing December 22. Santa Claus appears after 1 00 p m with free movies and treats for kids.

Turkey Santa Claus Tripoli Commercial Club Ambrose Auto Company

California Funeral Rites Held for Herman Kehe 82

Denver special report notes Herman Kehe a longtime Denver banker died December 3 after ten days in hospital. Funeral services were planned for December 5 in Redwood City California. Surviving son Wilbert and sister Mrs Erwin Moehling are named along with other family.

California Herman Kehe Denver Redwood City Kehe Erwin Moehling Rainbow Drive Cedar Falls Wilbert Woodside

Paul Miller Named to WMT High School Honor Roll

Tripoli High School athlete Paul Miller earns a spot on the 27th annual WMT High School Honor Roll of football stars chosen by Eastern Town coaches. He will be honored on December 16 on WMT-TV at 3 00 p m with Bump Elliott presenting certificates.

Paul Miller Tripoli High School WMT Stanley Miller Tripoli Wmt-Tv University of Iowa

Tripoli wrestlers defeat Denver in conference dual

Tripoli varsity wrestlers defeat Denver 39 to 19 in a conference dual. Four decisions, two pins, a forfeit at heavyweight, and a disqualification at 145 pounds highlighted the meet with wins by McCready Bakken Sauerbrei Harms Lott Smalley Tim Smalley Stumme Bergmann Fasse for the Trioli squad.

Tripoli Denver Pat McCready Dale Shonka Kim Bakken Steve Schmidt Dan Sauerbrei Tim Phelps

Tripoli Panthers dominate Fredericksburg 61 to 30 in big win

Tripoli's undefeated boys roll past Fredericksburg 61 30 in Cedar-Wapsie action led by Rod Lahmann with 16 points and Dean Mirs and Jim Fink in double figures. Coach Dave Ray cites defense and rebounding with offense set to improve ahead of Friday's Jesup test.

Tripoli Boys Fredericksburg Cedar-Wapsie Rod Lahmann Panthers Dean Mirs Jim Fink Panther Dave Ray F’burg Jesup Monty Bergmann Tony Magnall Murray Holm Randy Schulz Dave Alcock Eee Tripoli

IHSAA Institutes Holiday Ban On Scholastic Athletics

The Iowa High School Athletic Association bans interscholastic competition from December 22 to 30 due to the energy crisis. An exception allows Saturday December 22 regular season games. The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union also orders no competition or practices from December 23 to 30, aligning with the statewide pause.

Board of Control Iowa High School Athletic Association IHSAA Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union

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