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Newspaper

Tripoli Leader

Location

Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1962

Page

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Final BB Conference Games to Be Played Plainfield Friday

Plainfield hosts Tripoli for final conference games as the Panthers aim to rebound after losses at Wapsie Valley. Panthers and Pantherettes fell 65-33 and 52-37, with Wapsie leading 17-6 early in the boys game and 30-21 at halftime in the girls. The girls cut the deficit late but could not overcome the third quarter surge.

He Tripoli Panther Plainfield Frievening He Panthers Wapsie Valley Pantherettes Wapsie Ley Boys Wapsie Boys Panther Wapsie

Tripoli Creamery Set to Hold Annual Meeting Tuesday

Tripoli Creamery will convene its annual meeting at the Tripoli Town Hall on February 13. A serving will precede the business meeting, with director elections on the agenda. Postcards have been sent to patrons and guests for creations, with details to be announced.

Tripoli Co-operative Creamery Tripoli Town Hall Usiness Elecee

Funeral services for Anna Luther Sunday afternoon

Final rites for Anna Luther 84 were conducted Sunday afternoon with Matthias-Abbas Funeral home Denver in charge. Services were held at St. Pauls United Church of Christ Denver, officiated by Rev. Duane Meyer. Burial followed in Fairview cemetery with casket bearers Albert Becker Lawrence Becker Herman Bast Paul Bast Will Walz Harry Steege. Death attributed to complications of old age.

Anna Luther Matthias-Abbas Denver St. Paul's United Church of Christ Duane Meyer Fairview Cemetery Albert Becker Lawrence Becker Herman Bast Paul Bast Will Walz Harry Steege

Legion Auxiliary Meeting on Americanism in Tripoli Hall

The American Legion Auxiliary holds its monthly meeting on Tuesday February 13 at 8 pm in Tripoli Town Hall. Lavera Fink presents Americanism topic with hostesses Elsie Volker Pat Warner and Ella Sell.

American Legion Auxiliary Tripoli Town Hall Lavera Fink Elsie Volker Pat Warner Ella Sell

Denver High Names 29 to First Semester Honor Roll

Denver Community Wid School lists 29 students for the first semester honor roll for the 18 week period. To qualify, a student must have no grade below B. Seniors include Kathy Kalainoff Connie May Diane Meier Marilyn Meier Patricia Platte Janice Rogers Dennis Saltzman. Juniors named Margaret Colburn Dale Doepke Peggy Herrmeyer Dean Meier Julie Meyne Dick Moeller Marie Platz Miriam Platz Regina Reiter Diane Sage Diane Schumacher. Sophomores Janice Baier David Daniels Bonnie Griese James Leonhart Jeannine Schle mann Carol Schneider. Freshmen Gary Konarske Terry Luloff Barbara Peters Susan Steege David Trunnell.

Denver Community Wid Kathy Kalainoff Connie May Diane Meier Marilyn Meier Patricia Platte Janice Rogers Dennis Saltzman Margaret Colburn Dale Doepke Peggy Herrmeyer Dean Meier Julie Meyne Dick Moeller Marie Platz Miriam Platz Regina Reiter

National Boy Scout Sunday Observed Locally

Local Boy Scout Troop and Cub Pack will observe National Boy Scout Sunday on Sunday February 11 during morning worship services at their respective churches Observers are asked to wear uniforms if possible and form groups at their planned church This observance aligns with Boy Scout Week February 7 13

Cubs Boy Scouts

Annual Meeting of Community Chest Set for Feb 12

Tripoli community chest members by virtue of fund drive donations vote at the annual meeting on Monday February 12 at 7 30 p m in Tripoli Town Hall. One director will be elected for a three year term replacing Robert Sassman. Auditing committee will report. Chest president Raymond Bunger urges attendance and ideas for improving Chest work.

Community Chest Tripol Community Chest Tripoli Town Hall Robert Sassman Raymond Bunger Chest The

Blue and Gold Banquet for Tripoli Cub Scouts

Tripoli Cub Scouts host their annual Blue and Gold banquet on Sunday February 11 at 6 30 in the Town Hall. It will be a family potluck with attendees bringing dishes.

Tripoli

Re enters Hospital Lavern Lageschulte Readmitted

Mrs. Lavern Lageschulte, previously discharged from Scholtz Memorial hospital on January 24 after major surgery, was readmitted on January 3 for observation and treatment.

Lavern Lageschulte Scholtz Memorial Hospital

Ill Brother Reported For Mrs Lillian Sievers

Mrs Lillian Sievers learned her brother Art Brockmeier of Inglewood California is seriously ill and hospitalized.

Lillian Sievers Art Brockmeier Inglewood Cal

Sweets Marsh Opened to Promiscuous Fishing Wednesday

Sweets Marsh area east of Tri poli was opened to promiscuous fishing by conservation officials after oxygen depletion under thick ice threatened heavy fish kills. Spearing through the ice is the favored method. three other spots statewide faced winter kill risks.

Sweets Tripoli

Eye Bank Films Shown In Tripoli Community

The Brotherhoods of Tripoli announce two public screenings of eye bank films at St Peters United Church of Christ on Feb 12 and Grace Lutheran on Feb 15 at 8:00 pm. The films depict eye donation, corneal transplant stories, and eye bank research projects funded by the Lions Clubs.

Brotherhoods Eye Bank Films Tripoli Brotherhoods of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ Grace Lutheran Church Eye Bank Department Eye Department Lions Clubs F Town Eye Bank

Robert H Kuhrt Receives National Travelers Award

Robert H Kuhrt a local insurance representative was presented the National Travelers Insurance award for selling the largest volume of group insurance policies during the week of January 22 to 27.

Robert H. Kuhrt National Travelers Insurance Award

Fred Smith Named President of Wapsie Sportsmen’s Club

Wapsie Sportsmen’s Club held annual meetings naming Fred Smith president for 1962 with Clarence Meier reappointed vice president and Lorenz Meier treasurer. Ted Olmstead became secretary succeeding Kenneth Kuhrt who declined after years in that role. Nine directors from Tripoli and Frederika formed the board, with multiple committees created to boost attendance and activity and a plan to work with the local Boy Scout troop on Tot’s Lake area. The next meeting is Feb 27 to discuss further promotions and club interests.

Wapsie Sportsmen's Club Board of Directors Fred Smith Clarence Meier Lorenz Meier Ted Olmstead Kenneth J. Kuhrt Walter Steward Ray Brase Kenneth Kuhrt C. R. Barry Tripoli Truman Stohr Frederika A. A. Belknap Melvin Krumm Park L. W. Heideman Wendell Kuethe R. F. Klemp Erwin Towne Hans Schuldt Everett Ambrose Ray Block Larry Vogt Tom Vaughn Robert Sievers Paul Voetmann C. C. Eichmann Tot’s The Sportsmen’s Club

Adult Farmer Class Slated for Mar at Tripoli High

An adult farmer class will begin in the agriculture room of Tripoli High School on Friday, March 9 at 8 p.m. The evening topic covers the 1962 feed grain program with Rowland Dewey of the Bremer County ASC office as guest speaker. HW will explain the program and answer questions. All interested are urged to attend.

Tripoli High School Rowland Dewey Bremer County ASC Waverly

Traffic fines assessed in Mayor Barnes court

Fines totaling 49.00 were assessed in Mayor George W. Barnes court during January on five traffic charges. Terry Taylor of Tripoli paid 3.00 for failure to stop, Duane Heinemann of Fairbank 3.00 for improper turning, Mrs. Vernon Moeller of Denver 3.00 for failure to stop, Elmer Haverkamp of Tripoli 25.00 for reckless driving, and Glenn Peterson of Tripoli 15.00 for improper driving.

Mayors George W. Barnes Terry Taylor Tripoli Duane Heinemann Fairbank Vernon Moeller Denver Elmer Haverkamp Glenn Peterson

Lincoln's Birthday Observed Bankers Free Day

Bremer County Bankers Association announces no business Monday February 12 in observance of Lincoln's birthday. Local post office will remain open with all services continuing as usual per postmaster Ray H. Fink.

Lincoln Bremer County Bankers Association Ray H. Fink

Mechanized Egg Grading Rolled Out at Kramer-Crittenden

Kramer-Crittenden Produce in Tripoli has installed mechanized egg grading machines now in full operation. Ben Cohen says the system grades eggs accurately, improves working conditions, and boosts plant efficiency. The setup uses a suction cup to lift eggs, with conveyors and eight candlers sorting cartons by quality for packing in 30 dozen cases or one dozen cartons.

Kramer-Crittenden Kramer - Crittenden Produce Tripoli Ben Cohen Orlyn Milius Millard Pries

First Semester Honor Roll Names 60 at Wapsie Valley High

Wapsie Valley High reports 60 students on the first semester honor roll with scholastic standards requiring a B average. Twelve students earned top mention with straight A’s, identified by an asterisk. seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen are listed with numerous names and several spelling variants.

Wapsie Valley High Wapsie Valley High School Pat Corcoran Ruth Deterding Jim Dugger Sharon Fette Imogene Fink Jim Gallup Judy Gruber Doreen Hein Andrea Klodt LaVonne Kuker John Matthias Sara Jane McKone Karen Moeller Pat Moeller David Poock Joyce Rechkemmer John Reith Veronica Sauerbrei Joan Snyder Judy Warneker Dale Wehling Marlene Wehling Bill Werner Ruth Bast Dennis Corcoran Karen Fette Sandra Gehr Sandra Ganske Susan Matthias Audrey Moeller Ron Moeller Deanna Stumme Graig Wenzke Carol Wehling Nancy Youngblutt LaVonne Reiter David Ross

Cold Wave Grip Keeps Tripoli Area Cold

A sharp northwest wind Sunday night left the Tripoli area in a sub zero chill with no snow on the ground and minimal travel disruption. One inch of snow fell Thursday and two days were mild with a high of 45 on Sunday. Temperatures dropped to seven below Wednesday and minus 13 Tuesday, with 6 p.m. readings from local observer J. M. Haydon. Also notes social visits and hospital stays, including Ida Neuendorf’s return from Allen Memorial hospital to Waterloo.

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