Tripoli Girls stay unbeaten in conference play
Tripoli's girls beat Denver Friday night 40 to 12 to remain 10-0 in Cedar-Wapsie Conference action. Caroline Kehe led with 18 points, Sheryl May added 15, while Darlys Type left with an arm injury.
23 Jan 1963
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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1963
Page
1
Tripoli's girls beat Denver Friday night 40 to 12 to remain 10-0 in Cedar-Wapsie Conference action. Caroline Kehe led with 18 points, Sheryl May added 15, while Darlys Type left with an arm injury.
Civil defense classes began Monday evening in Wapsie Valley High School auditorium. Five sessions remain with discussions on atomic fallout survival techniques and food contamination plus informative films. The free sessions are open to all adults, and those planning to attend should call Wapsie Valley High School.
The Wapsie Sportsmen's Club held its annual gathering in Tripoli Town Hall with about 60 members. Directors were elected to fill expiring terms of C R Barry Walter Steward and Kenneth Kuhrt. Steward was reelected for three years, joining August Harms and Larry Vogt as new directors.
Judy Buckendahl niece of Mr and Mrs Ray Dirksen spends Christmas vacation in Hawaii with cousin David C Dirksen stationed at Pearl Harbor. While swimming at Waikiki a Portuguese Man of War struck David causing a medical treatment. He suffered a scar but no serious after effects and enjoyed sharing Oahu. Pearl Harbor has been his home port since Aug 1 1961.
Directors met to close the 1962 fund drive and authorize treasurers to make full payments to named recipients. The meeting set the annual gathering for February 11 at 7:30 pm in Tripoli Town Hall with elections for two directors and auditing report planned. Nominating committee to present two candidates to fill expiring terms of Mrs. Erwin Towne and Duane Holm.
Iowa Highway Patrol license examining team at Tripoli Town Hall served 51 patrons in morning session. Four new operator issues 26 operator renewals and 17 chauffeur renewals were issued plus one instruction permit. Three written tests failed. Team plans to return to Tripoli Saturday Feb 16.
S C Kimm 72 a retired Denver banker died Sunday Jan 20 at his Denver home. Funeral services were at 1 30 pm Wednesday at St Pauls United Church of Christ with Rev Duane A Meyer officiating. American Legion conducted graveside rites at Fairview cemetery. Kimm a Navy WWI veteran and former cashier of Denver Savings Bank for 25 years is survived by his wife a daughter five grandchildren four great grandchildren two brothers and three sisters. Matthias Abbas of Denver arranged services.
Mrs Leslie Huck returned home Friday following hospitalization at Scholtz Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mahlstedt left Tuesday for Roberts Wisconsin to attend the funeral of their daughter in law Mrs Wm Mahlstedt.
Readings taken at 6 P M daily except Tuesday with 12 noon observations. Daily figures cover temperature and barometric pressure trends at the local station.
Town of Tripoli finances for year ending December 31 1962 show total indebtedness 60000 with 12000 general bonds and 48000 utility bonds. Cash in treasury 38650.41 and 20000 certificates. Receipts 91980 expenditures 96645.29.
Dr C R Barry returned home last week after a stay at Scholtz Memorial hospital in Waterloo.
Ferd C. Hackbarth 79 died Friday at home after a stroke related illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Faith United Church of Christ with Rev. E F Puhlmann officiating. Interment followed at Faith United cemetery. He was born November 16 1883 in Stuttgart Germany and came to the U S in 1890. Surviving are Lena wife one daughter Vyola and grandson Ronald plus a brother and sister. Rettig Funeral Home had charge.
Word has been received that Lester Boeckmann, hospitalized at Allen Memorial hospital in Waterloo, is being transferred today to the Veterans hospital in Iowa City.
Recov ering Al Dana remains hospitalized at Fort Meade Hospital in Sturgis South Dakota. Cards and letters may be sent to this address. Mr Dana is recovering satisfactorily. Mrs Lillian Sievers remains with her daughter.
The Pot ter Siding Co op Creamery Co schedules its annual meeting for Tuesday evening February 5 at Tripoli Town Hall at 7 30 o clock. Secretary W H Kallenbach notes the details in the notice.
Bremer County retail sales for April to June 1962 totaled 6 024 700 dollars, up 140 840 from the same quarter in 1961 as reported by the Iowa tax commission. Sumner Tripoli and Waverly contributed to the gain, while other towns showed a slight decline in the period.
Bremer County supervisors set four contracts totaling 77,729.80 for a new maintenance garage 11 miles north of Waverly. Marshall Reichart Constr Co of Waterloo wins general at 56,670. Bantz Plumbing of Waverly 13,595.60. Brayton Electric of Waverly 5,175. Erhardt Moeller of Waverly 2,289. Eight thousand square feet project starts April 1 and finishes October 1.
Fifth annual event runs February 17 to 20 at the Bowl-In. Ray H. Fink, association secretary, will receive all entries by February 9 and post them on the schedule sheet. Entry is $3 per man per event with a $1 optional for all events. singles and doubles on February 17. teams begin February 18 at 6 45 p m. a possible shift on February 16 if needed.
READLYN Special Diane Wittenburg, a Wapsie Valley High senior, won the 1963 Betty Crocker homemaker of tomorrow award for the top score on a 50 minute homemaking exam. Home economics teacher Mrs Colby presented a pin with the slogan Home Is Where the Heart Is.
Bremer County National Farmers Organization members met at Tripoli Town Hall for their annual meeting and officer elections on January 15. Harvey Kuhlman of Sumner was elected president, Wm Ganske Jr of Waverly vice president, with reelected officers including Mrs Martin Winter and Walter Brase. Allan Bergman was elected trustee for three years. Meat board members Helmuth Brase and others were chosen, along with dairy and grain board selections including Martin Winter and Stanley Nolte.
Cletus Goodenbour returned Thursday from Sumner hospital after several days of hospitalization. He suffered the loss of one finger on his right hand while at work Tuesday at the Fridley Feed Mill in Sumner.
Interstate Power Co and six midwest utilities announced a plan to build a 345000 volt transmission line from the Twin Cities to St. Louis at a cost over 30 million dollars. The line will link Minnesota Iowa and Missouri grids, with completion in 1967 for the northern segment and 1969 for the southern stretch, and transfer up to 500000 kilowatts.
The first session of adult education classes began Monday at the Tripoli Community School with 95 percent attendance. Superintendent Howard Pigg said no class is full and registrations will be accepted by contacting the school and submitting the fee this week. Offered courses include painting, clothing construction, knitting, welding, typing, cake decorating, and driver education, with Monday evening sessions for the remaining seven weeks.
Bremer county 4-H leaders and staff will join nearly 500 attending the 13th annual Leaders' Recognition Day at Iowa State University Ames on January 28. Representatives include Mrs Wilson Milius Mrs Leland Alcock Eugene White and Harold Burrows with Gene Vincent leading the delegation. The event is funded by the Cooperative Extension Service and the Iowa Retail Federation with luncheon tours and a symposium on 4 H in the 60s. Julia Fakinson will speak at the banquet on Leadership a Reward and a Challenge.
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