Community urged to fix Tripoli parking sign confusion
An editorial urged Tripoli officials to clarify no parking signs near the firehouse after repeat violations by out of town drivers. It argued clearer signs reading No Parking This Side Fire Department or No Parking Fire Department would reduce confusion and prevent blocked access for fire trucks. It praised Marshal Galloway for enforcing the law and stressed the need to avoid future tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Tegtmeier Oil Co
Sam Galloway
Fire Department
Denver Iowa Town Council Proceedings January 7 1952
Denver Iowa council met in regular session with all members present led by Mayor Paul Matthias. Bills were read and approved, transfers authorized under a new municipal code, and a resolution moved to shift funds among general and utilities accounts. The meeting adjourned after approving several minor motions and setting meter charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Iowa
Paul Matthias
G. R. Guenther
Fred Harms
Crescent Electric
NewKirk
Brown Co
Art
Denver Electric
Teesiarhlcansaceeaaoenen
Thiemann
Brettmann
Hagemann
Hominghaus
Lahmann
Special Iowa Mayor-led session on beer permit violations
In a special session the council, all members present with Mayor Matthias presiding, addressed violations of the beer ordinance by beer permit No. 4 holder Joe Fitzgerald. A motion to revoke Fitzgerald’s permit was approved, and another motion to notify all permit holders that beer law violations will not be tolerated was adopted.
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Denver
Iowa
Matthias
Meier
Lahmann
Joe Fitzgerald
Gielau
Brettmann
Thiemann
Fluorescent Light Questions Answered
Fluorescent lighting costs more upfront but yields about double light per watt and longer life. It offers a range of white tones from cool to warm, can mix with incandescent lamps, and requires at least 100 volts to operate properly. Have your home voltage checked for adequacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Letting Destiny Decide in a Desert Pebble Miracle
A voice commands three horsemen to dismount and pocket pebbles that later become diamonds and gems at sunrise. They recall the warning that they would be glad and sorry, glad for the fortune and sorry for not taking more, a parable about wealth.
Legion Auxiliary To Send Gifts To Servicemen
Twenty members attended the Valentine party of the American Legion Auxiliary at the town hall on Tuesday evening February 11. The group decided to send about fifty boxes of home made treats to local servicemen by Easter and to place legislative bulletins in the library for general circulation. Amounts from Christmas seal sales totaled 347.99 with expenses 5.27, and four bonds were purchased. An educational talk on Americanism was given and Mrs. Ward, National Americanism chair, was cited.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Town Hall
Willard Holm
L. H. Fink
Seal Sale
A. F. Eichmann
Library Board
K. A. Chapin
B. D. Ward
National News
Ward
National Americanism Committee
Power outages tied to home wiring overload
The report notes outages often stem from overloaded indoor wiring rather than low voltage on the external supply line. It cites common circuits overburdened by appliances and improper upgrades as the primary cause, urging household inspections to prevent outages and fire risk.
County Farm Bureau surpasses membership quota for 1952
About 200 volunteer workers and township captains have met the quota of 1263 members and aim for 1305 paid members, seeking a county high in 25 years. Ray Boots credits captains and committees, listing captains in multiple townships and the organization maintenance group. Bremer County Farm Bureau reports 1205 members in 1951 with 242 new members, and 144 new members anticipated for 1952.
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Ray Boots
Farm Bureau
County Farm Bureau
Birthday Observances at Lamont for Two Women
Mrs. Mary Lewis marked her 93rd birthday and Mrs. C G Lewis their 92nd birthday at Lamont, noted as two days apart with no familial relation. The note adds Colorado as leading the nation in vanadium and uranium production.
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Lamont
Mary Lewis
C. G. Lewis
Colorado
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Krueger
Elizabeth
New Jersey
Newark
Town of Denver Council
Harold Meyer
Consult
Roy £. Pease
Mutual Trust Life Insurance Co
J. Sumner
Legion Auxiliary
Bremer County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Heart Disease Foundation
Valentine
Fred Holm
Charles Kelsey
Ervin Volker
Frank Wollney
Lo- State College
Orville Naber
Pga
H. W. Krueger
Prs
Tripoli Hardware
Tripoli, Iowa
Weylord Rieck
Sumner
Lavern Lageschulte
Duane Bockholt
Fairbank
R. H. Bahe
James Kerr
Frederika
Myron Chapin
Elston Chapin
Janesville
Will Burman
Ernest Huck
Waverly
Wendell Lageschulte
Martin Kratch
Colburn Feed Mill
Jemima
Tripoli Town
Tripoli High School Activity Fund
Owa
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