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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1969
Page
4
Advertises for 16 to 20 year old male applicants for packers and helpers in a Kodiak Alaska guide service. Prefers non hippie styles and notes possible repayment for travel via wage deduction. Written by Pinnell and Talifson Guides and Outfitters.
A sincere thanks to friends and relatives for cards gifts and visits during hospital stay and after returning home. Special thanks to Dr Weeber ambulance service and Rev Selberg. Mrs Lavern Schumacher also thanks for cards flowers and visits at Iowa City and after returning home. Special thanks to Rev Gundel and neighbors who helped with farm work during hospitalization.
Arnie Johnson of Pomeroy trapped a 62 pound beaver near Palmer Alaska. The animal pulled the trap back into a tile and defied typical beaver weights of 35 to 40 pounds.
The 1969 official Iowa highway map will be distributed from state offices and local sources today. Maps reflect 26 highway renumberings and updates to describe new interstate segments in Des Moines, Council Bluffs, and Bettendorf. Interstates open total 516 miles of Iowa’s original 710 mile allocation.
Republicans will control both houses and the governorship and expect cooperation with the Governor-Elect. Leaders note identical committee structures and discuss budget approaches, reapportionment, and a target of about 100 legislative days. Veterans maps distribution continues with possible delays from bad roads.
State Safety Commissioner Jack Fulton expects to file 37 bills, focusing on law enforcement and traffic safety. Key proposals include a 10 percent blood alcohol limit, mandatory blood tests for fatally injured drivers, elimination of driver license exams by highway patrol, annual vehicle inspections at private stations, and a new carelessness offense with lesser penalties than manslaughter for fatal crashes.
Mrs Mary Overstreet of Mallard marks her centennial birthday. She has lived with her son LeRoy Overstreet for many years, a longtime publisher of the Mallard Leader.
Mary Jane Glosser, 97, Traer’s eldest resident, died in a Dysart nursing home. She was the longest serving member of the Traer Methodist Church with membership dating to May 15, 1900.
The Tripoli Commercial Club holds its regular meeting Monday Jan 20 at Town Hall. A 7:00 p.m. dinner is hosted by Faith United Church of Christ followed by an 8:00 p.m. business session. Guest speaker Keith O Connell, Turkey Valley superintendent, discusses Europe and Germany’s educational system studied under NEA sponsorship. New officers begin their duties. the attendance committee seeks reservations.
The Tripoli Leader notes dinners require reservations with Ray Bunger by Friday noon. Leader ads promise results. A station design service offers attractive one or two color printing at low cost to enhance business impressions with envelopes invoices and stationery.
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