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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1961
Page
1
Babson outlines forecasts for 1962 spanning industry output real estate taxes and inflation. Key points include growth in auto production and color advertising, rising living costs due to wage demands, more color paint and plastics in goods, and potential labor unrest with Kennedy administration support for unions.
Bremer County Extension Service announces January home nursing classes. No test, but textbook cost and driving to Tripoli Sumner or Waverly required. Contact trained personnel Mrs Millard Johnston 514 Fifth St SW, Mrs Velma Knief Route 3 Waverly, or Mrs Arles Lageschulte Route 1 Waverly. Final entry date January 15.
The Tripoli area saw only one inch of snow on Saturday while regions southwest reported up to 13 inches, keeping many home for Christmas. Driving was hazardous on snow packed roads though main highways were near normal by Christmas. Temperatures ranged from a high of 34 to a low of 4, with 1.5 inches of snow and 0.17 inch moisture recorded for the week per observer J. M. Haydon.
Kenneth R. Werner of rural Sumner has been named turkey specialist for Doughboy Feeds in Iowa. The 11 year Doughboy veteran will work with Iowa turkey growers from Ames division headquarters and lead salesmen training to align feeding and service with industry needs. Werner, a State College of Iowa graduate, has coached vocational agriculture and previously ran a chicken hatchery and turkey farm in Readlyn, now shifting to the new Iowa role.
Lavern Hay returned Sunday from Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo where he underwent surgery last Tuesday.
Mrs. Rosalie Belton of Denver is named one of Iowa’s top 10 rural teachers and nominated for the Iowa Rural Teacher of the Year award backed by Wallace’s Farmer Magazine. The American Legion Auxiliary presented a service certificate and gift, with letters of support from officials, teachers, and former students. Belton has 29 years in rural and elementary teaching, including 13 years as Denver’s kindergarten teacher.
Agriculture Secretary Orville Freeman told the National Farmers Organization in Des Moines that 1961 marks a move toward economic equality for farmers, noting stock reductions, higher net farm income, and rising rural activity. NFC President Oren Lee Staley announced plans for a Midwest marketing stand.
Iowa citizens bought 10,622,370 in United States savings bonds in November the largest November volume in six years. The eleven month total stands at 131,728,344 or 88 percent of the 1961 quota. Bremer County sales in November were 91,609 boosting eleven month total to 1,144,650 for 87 percent of goal. Black Hawk County eleven month sales 3,554,090 or 83 percent. Fayette County eleven month total 1,432,386 at 86 percent.
The Mothers Band from Tripoli will gather January 3 at 8 p m in the high school building. Hostesses are Mrs Arnold Westendorf Mrs Arnold Thalacker and Mrs R J Taylor.
Mrs. Clarence Nerge returned Thursday from Sumner hospital where she had been a patient.
All aliens must report to the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization within January 1 to January 31. Ray H. Fink, local post master, reminds. The required report card Form I-53 will be available at post offices after January 1 and should be completed and returned to the local post office for forwarding to the Commissioner.
Russ Mahan an ISU Extension Specialist in human development and family relationships will speak at Wartburg College on Jan 8 for the Student Education Association meeting. He will address Teenagers and Their Problems, with elementary and secondary teachers invited.
Final rites were Tuesday at 1 45 from Rettig Funeral home and at 2 00 in Grace Lutheran church for Anna Bunger 76 who died Friday at Waverly Convalescent home Rev A Thalacker officiated Casket bearers were Raymond Bunger Lorenz Bunger Edward Bunger Kenneth Bunger William Bunger and Reinhart Bunger Interment was in Grace Lutheran cemetery One brother Edward Bunger Sra Waverly survives
The Douglas Township Farm Bureau Ladies held an officer installation at Mrs. Stanley Bockhaus’s home on Dec. 18 with 26 members. New officers include Chairman Mrs. Stanley Feuchtwanger and Vice Chairman Mrs. Arlen Luhring, with publicity chair Mrs. Ruben Schnurstein. Special chairs are Mrs. Laverne Haverkamp, Mrs. Clarence Buls, Mrs. Stanley Bockhaus, Mrs. Elmer Brase, and Mrs. Robert Iserman. A $15 donation was sent to Bremer County retarded children for school records, and Mrs. John Beam will receive a gift. The January meeting will focus on electricity and feature a silent auction. Guests were invited to bring recipes for a future cook book. hostesses included Mrs. Stanley Bockhaus, Mrs. Richard Juhl, Mrs. Paul Brase, and Mrs. Paul Anhalt.
Denver special report notes Wilbur Gielau and Clara Melton celebrate 25 years of marriage with an open house from 2 to 5 p m and a family supper at 6. They wed December 23 1936 in Jesup and have a son Harold. Gielau works at John Deere Waterloo and serves as Denver mayor.
Mrs Everett Williams of Waverly remains a patient at Allen Memorial Hospital Waterloo after suffering a heart attack about three weeks ago.
Funeral services are pending in Waverly for Richard B. Hemingway 36 an attorney who died Thursday morning in a Fort Madison hospital after being hospitalized December 26. An autopsy cited blood poisoning. Survived by wife a daughter parents J D Hemingway and wife in Waverly a brother John B Hemingway and a sister Jeanette Grant of Corpus Christi Texas.
More than 6,600 Korean conflict veterans in Iowa with W type government life policies are to receive special dividend checks totaling over 480,000 dollars. Average payment is about 72 dollars, varying with policy amount and duration. Veterans who have not yet converted RS to W may qualify if they convert before September 14, 1963. World War I and II veterans are not included in this distribution.
Leaders from all clubs will gather at Tripoli Town Hall on January 4 at 1 30 p m for a two hour discussion on home wiring. Lipps of Cornbelt Power Co-op and Pearl E Pardee County Extension Home Economist will speak on electrical use and how to wire a home properly.
Local businessmen wrapped up a Saturday promotion by awarding the final 20 free turkey dinners and fixings to residents including Whyla Schwarze and Nick Schumacher. A Santa visit drew 422 children, a Tripoli record for recent years, as shoppers filled stores during the Christmas season.
Mr and Mrs H W Krueger learn their daughter Mrs Erik Erikson of Aurora Minnesota will undergo surgery there this week.
The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union released pairings for the 1962 sectional basketball tournaments to be played Feb 12 through 17 at four sites across the state. Winners advance to district play starting Feb 20, with the district champions earning spots in the Waterloo Auditorium late tournament March 6-10. Local sites include Cedar-Wapsie towns Fairbank, Greene and Maynard with matchups listed for Maynard and surrounding teams.
The Tripoli Leader will publish one day later than usual next week as most Tripoli businesses close for New Year’s Day. The local postmaster reminds there will be no postal service on January 1. Bremer County courthouse will not transact business Saturday, December 30, and will resume operations January 2.
A Social Security Administration district office representative will be in Waverly at the courthouse on January 4 and 18 from 10:00 a.m. to noon to assist residents with filing applications for federal old age and survivors disability insurance benefits, obtaining original and duplicate social security account number cards, and employer identification numbers.
A pickup driven by Ron Warner of Tripoli collided with a semitrailer driven by Harlan Martens one mile west of Sumner on Thursday afternoon. Orville Hermann, a passenger in the Warner truck, suffered a fractured rib while Martens and Warner were not injured.
Volunteers are needed to remove the Town of Tripoli's Christmas decorations starting Monday January 1 at 1 p.m. A good turnout will keep the job quick and simple.
Mrs Melvin Krump returned Thursday from Allen Memorial hospital in Waterloo where she had been a surgical patient for two weeks reflecting a brief recuperation period and home rest after surgery.
The Paul Ford family moved Wednesday to their home in Oelwein, marking a new chapter for the household in the town.
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