Public Meeting on Senior Citizen Housing January 3
A public meeting is set for January 3 at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall to discuss building a senior citizen housing complex in Tripoli. M. E. Van Sickel of Farmers Home Administration and Warren Clausen of FHA will discuss steps and financing for low and moderate income elderly housing in towns under 10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. van Sickel
New Hampn
Warren Clausen
Overly
Tripoli
FHA
SSI Program Overshadows Old Age Assistance Starting 1974
The Social Security Administration will absorb Supplemental Security Income SSI from January 1 1974 and replace Old Age Assistance OAA. SSI pays about 130 dollars monthly for individuals and 195 for couples, depending on income and living situation. Those on OAA will transfer automatically. others should apply promptly for OAA to qualify for SSI. Seniors seeking details should contact county social services or their local Social Security office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ial Security Administration
U. S. Treas
SSI
OAA
Ial Services
Social
Bremer County Schools Receive Second Quarter Aid
Bremer County school districts are paid their second quarter foundation aid totaling 771 420. List of districts includes Denver Community 95 841 Janesville Consolidated 73 676 Plainfield Community 43 550 Sumner Community 110 470 Tripoli Community 83 817 Wapsie Valley Comm 121 799 and Waverly Shell Rock Community among others. The release dated December 19 by L A Miller superintendent of the Joint County School System Allison notes aid disbursements continue with slower amounts arriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer County
L. A. Miller
Allison
Denver
Janesville
Plainfield
Sumner
Heffernan Joins Iowa Development Commission as Promotion Director
Keith H. Heffernan joins the Iowa Development Commission as promotion coordinator with the Agricultural Development and Promotion Division. He earned a 1969 BS from Iowa State University in agriculture operations and industrial administration. Prior to IDC, he was a farm manager and is the son of Mr and Mrs H Heffernan Route 1 Ionia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith H. Heffernan
Iowa Development
Heffernan
Iowa State Univer
Iny
IDC
H. Heffernan
Ionia
Tripoli News Highlights Through January 1973
Recap of principal events in and around Tripoli from The Tripoli Leader covering January 1973. Wins at a holiday tourney, church notes, marriages, obituaries, school activities, wrestling, community meetings, and local improvements are summarized from multiple issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Tripoli Leader
Tripoli Boys
New Hampton
E. A. Hanff
Mercy Hospital
Waverly
Grace Lutheran Church
Wartburg College
Tripoli High
Knights
Carleen Kallenbach
Milton Hill
Artesian
Eileen Sommerfelt
Jerry Jaschen
Crane Creek Lutheran Church
Bremer County hosts Farm and Home Management meetings
Bremer County Extension Service announces a two day Farm and Home Management program on January 2 and January 9 at the Bremer County Extension Office. Sessions run 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with both spouses encouraged to attend and local Extension staff presenting on farm and home management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer County Extension Service
Bremer County
Kay Connelly
Waterloo Area
Jim Meno
Waterloo
Phil Hufford
Donna Andrusyk
Extension Home
Larry Stoltenberg
Tripoli
Refuge Club Announces New Hours in Tripoli
New business hours take effect January 2 1974 at the Refuge Club in Tripoli opening daily at 11 00 a m The change impacts patrons seeking daytime access to the club facilities and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Refuge Club
Tripoli
Christmas Tree Pick Up Sets Sunday Route in Tripoli
Tripoli Jaycees announce their annual Christmas tree pickup on Sunday December 30 starting at 1 00 p m. Residents should place their trees on the curb in front of their homes by 1 00 p m for collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Extension Council Elections Set for January 1
Bremer County Extension Council completes even township elections. New members Douglas Township Ronald Miller Jackson Township Hubert Rossel Lafayette Township Mark Huebner Maxfield Township begin two year terms Jan 1 1974. Three incumbents re elected Clinton Burrow Sumner Township Joé Mihm Washington Township Ronald Tellinghuisen. Outgoing: Mrs John Beam M W Dettmer Mrs Arnold Tiedt Harvey Carolus. Year end meeting at Grace Lutheran Church Tripoli December 28 7 p m followed by business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer County Extension Council
M. W. Dettmer
Clarence Bull
Douglas Township
Ronald Miller
Jackson Township
Hubert Rossel
Lafayette Township
Mark Huebner
Maxfield
Clinton Burrow
Frederika Township
Joé Mihm
Sumner Township
Ronald Tellinghuisen
Washington Township
John Beam
Arnold Tiedt
Harvey Carolus
Bremer County
Senior Citizens Potluck in Tripoli January 2
Tripoli senior citizens host a potluck supper at Town Hall on Wednesday January 2 at 6 00 pm A discussion will address plans for a housing complex for seniors in the community and how to participate in the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Town Hall
Local Bank Notes Early Closing Monday Afternoon
The American Savings Bank in Tripoli will close at 1:00 PM on Monday December 31 to finish year end books, according to bank officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Savings Bank
Tripoli
New Year's Eve Party Scheduled at Maple Hills Club
Maple Hills Country Club announces a New Year's Eve event for members and guests on Monday December 31. Clubhouse opens 7 30 p m with dancing at 9 00 p m. Admission is 3 00 per person covering dancing snacks hats horns and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Hills Country Club Program Committee
Clark Snelling Wins FAA Quality Performance Award
Clark Snelling, a Tripoli based air traffic controller at Waterloo Iowa airport tower, earned a Federal Aviation Administration Quality Performance Award for excellence in air traffic control and related duties. He has served as comptroller at the Waterloo Tower since 1970.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Snelling
Tripoli
Waterloo, Iowa
Federal Aviation Administration
David M. Convy
Waterloo
Snelling
Waterloo Tower
Tripoli City Council to Meet in Regular Session
The Tripoli city council will hold a regular session on Wednesday January 2 at 7 00 p m in City Hall to discuss municipal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
VFW to Hold Regular Meeting January Second Evening
The Veterans of Foreign Wars announces a regular meeting on Wednesday evening January 2 at 8 p.m. at the Post Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Post
Funeral Services For Mrs Duane Hartman Held In Two Cities
Mrs Velma Schultz Hartman 38 of Muscatine died and funeral services were conducted December 26 at Grace Lutheran Church Muscatine and December 27 at Kaiser Carson Chapel Waverly with interment Harlington Cemetery Waverly She was born December 12 1935 in Tripoli married September 18 1955 in Tripoli She is survived by husband Duane three sons Michael David and Mark all at home her parents Walter and Velma Schultz of Tripoli and brother Vernis of Phoenix Arizona She was preceded in death by grandparents and a brother in infancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TARI
Wm. Brandhorst
Jerry Snelling
Robert Sassman
Steven Jandrey
Brooklyn
Wis
Cyril Jandrey
Siegel
Tripoli
Commercial Club
Mary Brewer
Karl Nannenga
Faith United Church Chapel
Kenneth Chapin
Ted Kesteloot
Ill
Linda Schwarze
Les Fossums
Waukon
Ray Bunger
Magnall
Tripoli Area Recreation, Inc
Sportsmens Club
Faith Church
Carl F. Buenger
Margaret Johnson
Turkey Valley
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Wayne Bravener
Frederika
Randolph Drewis
Waterloo
Dennis Bergmann
Lloyd Selck
Louis Bull
McAllen
Texas
Hilda Kuker
Allen Hospital
Keith Holm
Corrine Towne
Paul Szulga
Minneapolis
Jennie Brandenburg
Gordon Makinster
Ray Joeckens
Waverly
Klinger
William Huebner
Readlyn
Elmer Wittenburg
Potter’s Siding Coop
Ida Gaede
Doris Schneer
James Wehling
Readlyn Lutheran Church
Loren Sommerfelt
Sumner
Jaycees
Erwin E. Wedemeier
Ronald Smitley
Richard Sprague
Richard Buhr
Lowell Kuecker
Iowa
William Penn College
Oskaloosa
Wartburg
Kathleen Tapscott
Paul Carroll
Des Moines
Denver
Minnie Seegers
Victor Matthias
Dennis Weitzenkamp
Janesville
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church of Readlyn
Bill Seelhammer
John Poock
al Kuecker
Susan Schmidt
Dan Sinnwell
Nashua
Debbee Johnson
Richard Gienau
Grace Church
Donna Andrusyk
Bremer
Chickasaw
Malinda Herman
Brownie Krueger
Dows
Tripoli Nursing Home
Herman Foelske
Glenn Kappelmann
Werldell
Brase
Raymond French
Athletic Department
H. W. Peters
Barbara Schmidt
Steve Hill
Tripoli Jaycees
Bremer County Board of Supervisors
County Highway Dept
Tom Larson
Maple Hills Country Club
Albert C. Schroeder
Nina Rochford
Duane Schellhorn
David van Ahn
Valley High
West Des Moines
Maple Hills
Claus Wibblemann
Emil Redies
Jolyn Mueller
James Seelhammer
St. John United Church of Christ, Siegel
Lena Panzer
Kenneth
Rose Kuhrt
Kramer-Crittenden Produce
Veryl Buchholz
Sheryl Bravener
Steven Bruch
Faith United Church
Crane Creek Lutheran
Herman H. Dettmer
Kim Kehe
Lester Peters
Merlin Franzen
Allen Heinemann
Wm. Kelling
Bremer County
Horseshoe Bend
Ark
Perry L. Crittenden
Harold Leisinger
Mary Mahlstedt
Stanley Smith
Tripoli Pantherettes
Duane Hartman
Muscatine
Grace Lutheran
Velma Schultz Hartman
Walter Schultz
Duane H. Hartman
Duane
Michael
David
Mark
Vernis
Phoenix
Arizona
Bremer County Adopts 1974 Road Construction Program
The Bremer County Board of Supervisors approved a 1974 road program totaling 659000 with 7 miles of new paving 14 miles of resurfacing 5 miles shouldering 0.5 mile local grading and culvert work. Projects include cement and asphalt paving on routes near Wapsie Valley High School Black Hawk County line and Iowa 1, with joint efforts and future right of way needs. Bremer County funds 302000 from Farm to Market and 357000 from the county Secondary Road Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer County Board of Supervisors
Wapsie Valley High School
Fayette County
Black Hawk
Klinger Road
Dumberton
Black Hawk County
Finchford
Iowa
Buck Creek
Iowa No. 3
Iowa No. 93
Frederika
Bremer County
Changes in Eligibility for Rural Home Loans
Warren E. Clausen, county supervisor, says eligibility rules for Farmers Home Administration rural housing loans expanded. Adjusted income limits rise to 10 400, with 5 percent of gross income and $300 per child deduction. Loans at 81 percent, up to 33 years, with 1 percent possible for lower incomes. funds for new or existing homes in rural areas or towns under 10 000 population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Home Administration
Warren E. Clausen
Bremer Ave
Waverly
Iowa
Bremer
Black Hawk
Grundy
Seasons Close For Pheasant Partridge and Squirrel
Town Conservation Commission warns hunters that squirrel season ends December 31 while pheasant and Hungarian partridge close at 4 30 p m January 6 1974. Mink and muskrat trapping end December 31 1973. Raccoon badger skunk opossum and weasel trapping open until February 15 and fox trapping ends January 81 1974 Beaver trapping allowed through midnight April 15 1974.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Conservation Commission
ICC
New Year Schedule Delays For Tripoli Leader
The Tripoli Leader will publish one day late next week as the office closes Tuesday January 1 for New Year’s Day. Delivery will occur Thursday and routes with nearby towns Friday. regular Wednesday publication resumes January 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Leader
Tripoli Boys Remain Undefeated With 66-52 Win Over Dunkerton
The Tripoli Panthers beat Dunkerton 66 to 52 to stay undefeated at 8-0 overall and 6-0 in conference play. Coach Dave Ray praised balanced scoring with three players in double figures and noted defensive rebounding as a focus. He highlighted Monty Bergmann, Murray Holm, and Dean Mirs, and eyed upcoming tests against Turkey Valley and Denver after the holiday layoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli Boys
Dunkerton
Panthers
Panther
Dave Ray
Monty Bergmann
Murray Holm
Dean Mirs
Turkey Valley
Denver
Tripoli Gals
Pantherettes
Dunkerton Gals
Tripoli
Bartholomew
Staebell
Jane Mzhlstedt
Joyce Fink
Janell Frahm
Micki Biermann
Jim Fink
Rod Lahmann
Tony Magnall
Randy Schult
Dave Alvock
Mike Koschmeder
Terry Frost
Gary Edwards
Kenneth Shonka
Dunkerton Ll
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Eith Heffernan
Edward Selck
Wilbur Mahlstedt
Larry Boerschel
Joe Adelmund
John H. Maurer
Everett Ambrose
Wapsie Sportsmen Club
Elinor Moeller
Gladys Rettig
Darlys Buhrow
Ranae Prien
Edward Pickar
Farm & Home Management
Extension Council
Jon
Council
Tripoli South
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