Chilean student joins Tripoli Community for second exchange
Marie Camarati of Chile arrives as a second foreign age student at Tripoli Community School. Enrolled January 17, she joins activities and chorus after attending Linares all girls school where she earned track awards. Her father runs an appliance store in Linares and her US visit is through Youth for Understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Camarati
Chile
Tripoli
Li- Chile
Roger Tripoli
THS
Linares
Iss Camarati
Uni- States
Vocational Fair for Seniors At Community High School
Community high school will host a Vocational Fair in the gym on Monday February 3 at 6 30 p m. Area guidance counselors from nearby counties organize the event which is described as Iowa’s first of its kind Employers and agencies including seven educational institutions the armed services and the Employment office will be present with manpower needs. About 50 area employers are expected and over 500 senior students from seven high schools in the county are anticipated to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speli Community High School
Asium
Ing
Aidance Counselos
Omer County
Iowa
Armed Services
Nployers
Or County
Annual Financial Report Reveals Port Towns Finances
Annual financial report for the 1968 year shows total indebtedness and balances across funds. It lists 32,000 in certificates of deposit, 37,000 in sewer bonds, 7,715.09 street improvements, and 60,000 in certificates of deposits. General Fund receipts are 197,727.77 with expenditures 224,173.58.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tal
American Savings
Speak-Up Contest at New Hampton Jaycee Meet
The region three Jaycee meet held a speak-up contest in New Hampton on Saturday evening. Claire Duecker participated while a large local attendance included Don Bremer Gary Bennett Mickey Axon Allan Kuecker Keith Holm Richard Meyer Jim Krumm and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampton
Claire Duecker
Don Bremer
Gary Bennett
Mickey Axon
Allan Kuecker
Keith Holm
Richard Meyer
Jim Krumm
Martin Drewis
Mark Schwarze
Larry Struck
Vern Bolte
Duane Bremer
Don Heim
David Kuethe
Richard Sprague
Diane Schwarze
Beverly Kohagen
Ray Rinnells
Open Promiscuous Fishing Areas Include Sweet Marsh Ohio Des Moines
Due to low oxygen levels and risk to fish populations, the State Conservation Commission permits promiscuous fishing on several Iowa waters until March 15. Areas include Sweet Marsh east of Tripoli and lakes in Dickinson Emmet Palo Alto and other counties plus the Little Sioux River section. Only non lethal methods allowed. salvaging may occur if fish are endangered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
State Conservation Commission
Sweet Marsh
Tripoli
Pleasant, Welch, Swan, Prairie
Diamond Lakes
Dickinson County
West Swan
High
Ingham
Tuttle Lake
Emmet
Five Island
Virgin Lakes
Palo Alto
Trumbull
Clay County
Rice Lake
Winnebago County
Silver Lake
Worth County
Dudgeon
Benton County
Union Grove Lake
Tama County
Bremer County
Little Sioux River
Spencer
Rinn Grove
the Conservation Commission
Swine Selection Clinic Planned Friday in Tripoli
A swine breeding stock clinic is set for Friday January 31 at Tripoli hosted by Tri poli Feed and Livestock Co and Extension service. Beginning 1 15 p m Eldon Hans will cover swine selection, gilt pens, backfat probing, and color slides of barrows to compare live form with carcass quality. Admission is free and no reservations are needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Tripoli Feed and Livestock Co
Dale Shires
Bremer County
Eldon Hans
Waterloo Area Extension
Peoples Natural Gas Announces Iowa Rate Increase
Peoples Natural Gas will raise rates in 104 Iowa communities served via Northern Natural Gas Co. pipeline to offset higher wholesale gas costs. Lloyd Sharp says the escalation clause allows increases and later refunds when wholesale costs fall. The higher rates take effect with bills after March 3, costing the average resident about $8 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Natural Gas
Iowa
Northern Natural Gas Co
Lloyd Sharp
Council Bluffs
Peoples’ Central Re-Ion
Wednesay
Iowa Commerce Commission
Funeral Services for Albert Krueger Friday
Funeral services for Albert Krueger, 80, will be held Friday at 2 00 p m at Rettig Funeral Home with Rev A C Koengeter officiating Burial will be in the Leroy township cemetery He died early Tuesday at his farm home in Leroy township north of Tripoli He is survived by three brothers August Ernest at home Carl of Nashua a sister Mrs Louise Harmening Waverly and a sister in law Mrs Rose Krueger Tripoli He was preceded by a sister and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Krueger
Rettig Funeral Home
A. C. Koengeter
Leroy Township
Mr. Krueger
Tripoli
August
Ernest
Carl
Nashua
Louise Harmening
Waverly
Rose Krueger
Peoples Natural Gas Cuts Iowa Rates Across Communities
The company reduced gas rates in 82 Iowa communities in November 1965 and in half of its Iowa service areas in June 1965 and July 1964. Refunds totaling nearly 1,000,000 were issued to Iowa customers in 1964 and 1967.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomers of Peoples
Peoples Natural Gas
Iowa
Peoples
Burrow Elected Bremer Extension Council Chair
William Burrow of Tripoli was chosen chairman at the Bremer county Extension council meeting on January 22. Dean Huber became vice chairman, Mrs. Roger White secretary, and Elston Bull treasurer for 1969. The council includes representatives from all Bremer townships and governs the county Extension service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Burrow
Bremer Extension Council
Tripoli
Bremer County
Dean Huber
Waverly
Roger White
Plainfield
Elston Bull
Donald Rader
Dayton Township
Elston Buls
Douglas
Dallas Rathe
Franklin
Frederika
Hadley Brewer
Fremont
Jackson
Cortland Austin
Jefferson
Howard Smith
Lafayette
Richard Reynolds
Leroy
Arnold Hesse
Maxfield
Polk
Louis Gitech
Sumner
Roland Arns Warren
John Droste
Washington
Retiring Pastor to Be Honored at St Matthew's Readlyn
Rev. Erich J. Dornbusch retires as pastor of St. Matthew's Lutheran Readlyn effective Feb 1 after 27 years in the congregation. An afternoon service is set Sunday Feb 2 at 2 pm to honor him with attendance invited. He has also served St Peter Lutheran Oran since 1944 and Salem Spragueville prior to 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthew's Lutheran, Readlyn
Erich J. Dornbusch
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Readlyn
Dornbusch
St. Matthew's
St. Matthew
Salem Lutheran
Spragueville
Oran
St. Peter Lutheran Church
Erich, Jr
Minneapolis
David
Waverly
Bremer County
Wapsie Sportsmen Plan Membership Dinner
The Wapsie Sportsmen Club holds its annual membership dinner and meeting Thursday in the Tripoli Town Hall from 7 to 8 p m. A free turkey dinner is offered to those paying 1969 dues, which include a subscription to Iowa Conservation. The main business is electing officers. New members are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapsie Sportsmen’s Club
Tripoli Town Hall
Iowa Conservation Magazine
Creamery Meeting Set By Potter Siding Co op
The Potter Siding Creamery Co op holds its annual meeting on Tuesday evening February 4 at 8 00 p m in the creamery. Secretary W H Kallenbach announces the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Siding Co-op. Creamery Co
W. H. Kallenbach
Turkey Valley hosts Wapsie. Panthers win tight on road night
Tripoli boys edge Wapsie Valley 64-56 in a rough game as coach Dave Ray notes strong second and third quarters with 64 and 63 percent shooting while Rick Wittenburg and Wayne Mayer lead. Pantherettes dominate Dunkerton 111-57 as Glenda Matthias scores 41 and shoots 13 free throws without a miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Turkey Valley
Panther
Dave Ray
Rick Wittenburg
Wayne Mayer
Ray
Panthers
Dave van Ahn
Pantherettes
Dunkerton Girls
Nets
Glenda Matthias
Glenda
Tom Greene
Wayne Mager
Kim Kehe
Dan Biesterfelt
Paul Magnall
Willis Hildebrandt L
Gary Berger
Ee Ee Tripoli
Marilyn Blume
Diane Frahm
Judy Ludwig
Sue Pleggenkuhle
Barb Wente
Roxie Wiehe
Jane Rathbone
Bowling Tourney Set by Women’s City Association
The Women’s City Bowling Association schedules its annual tournament from February 4 to 9. Singles and doubles run February 7 to 9 while team events occur February 4 and 6. Entries extend to Friday January 31 due to weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s City Bowling Association
Thorugh
Mid-Year Commencement At University of Northern Iowa
The University of Northern Iowa held its sixth annual mid year commencement on January 22. Elizabeth Cain Tracy of Tripoli earned a B A in upper elementary education, and from Waverly Barbara Youngblut Yungtum earned a B A in special elementary education while Roger Carl Traetow earned a B A in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
Elizabeth Cain Tracy
Tripoli
Waverly
Barbara Youngblut Yungtum
Roger Carl Traetow
A.5.C.S. Details 1969 Feed Grain Program Signup
Harold Mueller announces the 1969 feed grain program signup runs February 3 to March 21. Bremer County ASC schedules township signup days with specific dates and locations and 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. hours to encourage early participation. If unable to attend, farmers may sign up at the Waverly ASC office during business hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.5.c.s
Harold Mueller
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
Bremer County
ASC Committee
Douglas Center
Douglas Township
Plainfield City
Polk Township
Sumner City
Sumner
Dayton
Leroy
ASC
Jackson and
Jefferson Townships
Jaycee
Readlyn
Franklin
Maxfield
Tripoli
Frederika
Fremont
Washington
Lafayette
Warren
Mueller
Waverly
Tripoli Senior Citizens Meet with Potluck and Elections
Tripoli Senior Citizens gather Wednesday February 5 for a 6:00 potluck supper and business meeting to elect officers for the coming year. Card games will provide entertainment after the vote and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
School Board Sets Guidelines for Lower-price Meals
Tripoli Community school district adopts guidelines for reduced-price meals effective Feb 1 review by State School Lunch Section. Criteria include monthly family income family size and liquid assets with a committee to consider all applications. If welfare not received and income unknown, proceed with assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Board
Tripoli Community School
Board of Education
Funeral services held today for Marie Meier 87
Marie Meier 87 died unexpectedly Sunday evening. Funeral services were held this afternoon at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. A. C. Koengeter officiating. Burial followed at St. John's Lutheran cemetery Crane Creek. Casket bearers were Lorenz Groening Arnold Schellhorn Martin Schellhorn Harold Meier Clarence Koehn and Hugo Hunemueller. She was born May 8 1881 in Cook County NL and married Henry W. Meier April 6 1899. She lived in Fremont township before moving to Tripoli after his death in 1940. She is survived by one son Lorenz Tripoli four daughters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
Marie Meier
St. John's Lutheran Cemetery
Crane Creek
A. C. Koengeter
Lorenz Groening
Arnold Schellhorn
Martin Schellhorn
Harold Meier
Clarence Koehn
Hugo Hunemueller
Meier
Cook County
August and
Sophia
Rausher) Schellhorn
Henry W. Meier
Fremont Township
Tripoli
Lorenz
Arthur Holm
Clarence Towne
Louis Platte
Edna Kuethe
Bertha Groening
Waverly
Dora Koehn
Fred Hunemueller
Emma Pothast
Waterloo
Entered Hospital
Mrs Theo Peters entered Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo for unspecified treatment or observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo. Peters
Allen Memorial Hospital
Waterloo
Paul Carroll Wins U S Savings Bond in V F W Script Contest
At Tripoli High School gymnasium on January 21 during halftime of the boys basketball game, local winners of the Voice of Democracy contest were recognized. First place Paul Carroll received a 25.00 U S Savings Bond, with Marilyn Blume and Risé Barkhoff earning second and third places with 10.00 and 5.00 cash awards. John Poock hosted the ceremony with Lawrence Heinemann presenting prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voice of Democracy
Tripoli High School
Paul Carroll
Keith Carroll
Frederika
U. S
Marilyn Blume
Herbert E. Blume
Tripoli
Risé Barkhoff
Arthur Barkhoff
V.F.W
Lawrence Heinemann
Tripoli Grapplers Clinch Class A Poll Lead With Nashua Win
Tripoli's varsity wrestling team remains undefeated after a 33 13 victory over Nashua. Coach John Samuelson's Panthers topped Nashua and earned first place in the Class A poll, with junior highs posting a 25 25 draw against Oelwein and a 37 5 win over Denver as prep for upcoming meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli Grapplers
Tripoli
Nashua
Panther
John Samuelson
Iowa
Panthers
Richard Gienau
Greg Pint
Bill Hildebrandt
Rodney Quass
Lloyd Zander
Tripoli Boys
Oelwein
Little Panthers
Gary Krumm
Jeff Waterman
Denver
Ray Gienau
Dean Ager
Mike Iserman
Waverly Shell Rock
Waverly- Shell Rock
Social Security Office Visits Planned in Iowa Towns
A representative from the Social Security Administration district office will meet residents in Waterloo at the Court House on February 3 and 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. In Sumner the visit is at City Hall on February 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. Residents may call the Waterloo district office at 525 West 5th Street for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Administration
Waterloo
Waverly
Court House
Sumner
City Hall
West 5Th Street
Notice on Garabge Handling Containers
Garbage must be in cans bas kets or containers suitable so one man can handle Robert Buech ele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Buechele
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J. Camarati
Oli
Ual Financial Port
Nual Financial
1 Of
Smith Construction
Hampton
Peoples Nat
Extension Council
County Extension Service
Wapsie Sportsmen
J. M. Haydon
Snow
U. S. Savings Band
The
Tripoli V.F.W. Post
V.F.W. Est
John Poock
Tom Smith
Brian Blasberg
Ramdy Mollendorf
Tim Baldwin
Steve Blasberg
Kevin Page
Bruce Gienau
Dave Sinnwell
Curtis Neuendorf
Steve Waterman
Roger Buchholz
Mark Caswell
Mike Harris
Daniel Sinnwell
Dan Whitney
Mike Parks
Ron Goings
Paul Garner
Steve Garner
Leroy Crooks
Chuck Bucker
Lowell Kuecker
Gene Johnson
Lyn Hites
Stormont
Independence
Wapsie Valley
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