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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1972
Page
1
In sub zero weather on Saturday fire destroyed the Keith Stahlhut family’s trailer home in Tripoli. The family escaped with their 7 month old son uninjured. All furnishings and clothes were lost. Fire chief Leslie Dettmer said the stove exploded in the kitchen starting the blaze.
Tripoli Commercial Club members met for the January dinner with twenty present. They voted to reduce the schedule to five meetings in January March May September and November and allow extra meetings if directors deem fit. The group also planned a harvest festival with the Jaycee chapter.
James H. Leistikow, 35, of Readlyn died Thursday in an elevator accident in Fort Dodge. Services were held January 17 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church Readlyn with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife Phyllis two children Carmen Kay and Scott Edwin his parents Mr and Mrs Henry C Leistikow of Ormond Beach Florida two brothers Edwin of Fairbank Elroy of Tripoli and two sisters Mrs Bob Dicken Waterloo and Mrs William Burhans Daytona Beach Florida.
Dawn 7 daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Mueller was hospitalized at St Francis Hospital Waterloo Sunday for treatment and has returned home.
Mrs Otto Buenger, long treated at Allen hospital since January 2, left the facility Sunday afternoon and went home after her surgical stay.
Mrs. Gustav Kuker returned to her home last Tuesday after a stay at Allen Hospital Waterloo since Christmas Day.
Tripoli Panthers upset Denver 71 to 68 as Jon Gielau led with 25 points and 10 boards. Coach Dave Ray praised balanced scoring and strong defense limiting Denver stars while highlighting 49 28 rebounding and improved fourth quarter play. Panthers teammates Biester Nielsen and Fink contributed crucial points and defense.
Tripoli Panthers take two conference wins at Jesup on Friday night the girls 77 50 and the boys 60 59. Steve Mahlstedt hit key late baskets and two pressure free throws with 4 seconds left to seal the boys victory. The Panthers overcame a mid fourth quarter dip, converting 14 of 24 free throws to Jesup 5 of 12.
Evening and day classes open for high school and adults with strong interest in oil painting, acrylics, and golf. A gas engine repair session and a watching demonstration are planned. enrollment continues through the week with contact at 882-4201 for details.
The document notes the bank’s financial close as of 1971 with a listed total of 2,187 and 24,674.46 compared to the previous year. It records an increase of 110,131 in total assets, with profits and officers including the president and cashier.
Boderman is back at Mercy Hospital St Francis Wat after a five week absence. The report notes his recovery and his return to duties at the hospital.
American Savings Bank in Tri poli shows assets of 5 063 346 78 as of December 31 1971 with a year to year gain of 448 412 94. Demand and time deposits total 4 592 603 35 up 420 923 06 from 1970. Capital structure lists 100 000 par stock 100 000 surplus and 200 517 58 undistributed profits. Melvin Krumm serves as president and C C Eichmann as vice president and cashier.
Faith United Church of Christ held its annual congregational meeting on January 16. Four members were elected to the church council for three year terms and several officers and delegates were chosen for one year terms. The council’s reorganizational meeting named Wm. Brandhorst president and Mrs. Duane Holm vice president. The treasurer reported all 1971 commitments fulfilled with a year balance. The 1972 budget of 28,234 was approved.
Mrs Steven Hahn arrived Jan 6 at her mother Angie Boeckmann's home from Mannheim Germany where she and her husband were stationed. SP4 Hahn is expected to arrive home soon after discharge.
Farm equipment auction to settle Edwin Rohde estate will be held at the farm two miles east of Bremer on the blacktop Saturday January 22 at 1 00 p m. Cash or arranged terms. Auctioneers Arnold Hexom and Bill Dean with First National Bank of Waverly as clerk. A complete listing appears elsewhere in this issue.
Eugene Buenger was elected president of Maple Hills Country Club at the January 12 directors meeting. He succeeds G. R. Rettig, who has served as TAR I president since the club’s start four years ago. New officers include Wesley Bockhaus as vice president and Donald Bremer as recording secretary and treasurer. Mrs. Roger Callanan named financial secretary.
Funeral services were held Monday at Grace Lutheran Church for Lydia Eichmann 76 who died Friday at Sunset Home Denver. Rev. Glenn Kappelmann officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors include her husband August son Lorin of Waterloo two daughters Janela Ann Stephenson Center Point and Lydia Jane at home four grandchildren and one brother Henry Frese Tripoli.
Annual meeting of St. John's American Lutheran Church of Crane Creek on January 11 elected officers and committees for 1972. Officers listed include deacons Lowell Busch Charles Mueller Leigh Gleason trustees Amos Zander Donald Dettmering and Alfred Harmening secretary Lorraine Schuldt treasurer Gary Stromer with Leigh Gleason as board president and Charles Mueller as benevolence treasurer. Arthur Holm was named delegate to district convention Merlyn Heidemann as alternate. Organists named Mrs Burton Beevers and Mrs Clarence Buchholz. Other committees: Auditing Larry Moeller Leigh Gleason John Axon Grave Service Leo Schuldt Lawn Service Kenneth Edwards.
The Tripoli Young Homemakers start a story hour for 3 4 and 5 year olds at the Public Library from 2 to 2 30 on the first and third Tuesday each month starting Feb 1 with readings by group members. Readers appear Feb 1 and Feb 15.
Iowa State JayceeEttes met in Grundy Center on Saturday with 109 delegates and 26 chapters represented. Past presidents and officers were honored. Region 3 VP Mrs Schwarze and State Philanthropic chair Mrs Kuethe joined State Executive Board members at Scandia Inn Friday to coordinate the event.
Tripoli varsity wrestlers earned two dual meet wins, 24-18 at Wapsie Valley and 33-21 over Janesville. Five Panthers won by decision or pin, led by Lloyd Zander at 185 and Bill Hildebrandt at heavyweight with two pins each. Zander pinned Mark Steinbronn in 2:32 and Steve Hansen in 2:35.
Former NFL punter Mike Eischeid, ex Raiders and Chiefs player, will headline a Father-Son night for the Denver Lions Club on Monday January 24 at Willow Run Country Club. Lions will contact members for reservations. Eischeid, a Fayette native, starred in multiple Iowa sports and played for Vikings, Bears, Raiders and Chiefs during the 1960s and 70s.
Bremer County program distributes supplemental foods for all children under five and pregnant or nursing mothers certified by a nurse or doctor. The event is scheduled for Wednesday January 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tripoli City Hall.
Mrs LaVerne Lobeck returned home Sunday from Allen hospital Waterloo where she had been a patient since last Tuesday after fracturing her right ankle in a tail on the ice at her home. She underwent surgery on the ankle Wednesday.
The Tripoli Red Cross Chapter will hold a meeting Wednesday evening January 26 at 8 p.m. at Town Hall. All officers and chairmen should attend. Mr Glenn Stech of the Waterloo Red Cross will assist planning for the February 15 Bloodmobile visit and chapter improvement proposals will be discussed.
The Potters Siding Co-op Cry. Co. will meet Tuesday evening February 1 1972 at 8 00 p m at the creamery. W H Kallenbach secretary urges attendance and notes meeting details.
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