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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1957
Page
8
Lynes discusses reapportionment and possible public vote options as Iowa faces a busy session. He notes uncertainty over Governor and Legislature cooperation beyond party lines, urging progress toward practical reforms. Former Gov. Geo. Wilson is cited on governance aims.
A long standing Democrat and a nearby legislator warned of coming upheaval as the 57th General Assembly begins work after the second week. The governor opposes a sales tax but lawmakers see it as needed to balance expenses. road funds and earmarked traffic improvements face cuts amid calls for a tax program to support wards and institutions.
A town hall calendar lists events from January 30 through February 6 featuring Music Inc on Wednesday January 30, Farm Bureau on Friday February 1, a Council meeting on Monday February 4, American Legion on Tuesday February 5, and Music on Wednesday February 6.
J. Kendall Lynes reports a likely continuation of the extra gas tax beyond its impending expiry, with discussions favoring a four year extension instead of the planned two years. Local officials weigh revenue needs against public impact as lawmakers consider the proposal.
Youths of the congregation led a regular morning worship last Sunday as part of Youth Sunday observance at Congregational Church. Terry Dreyer spoke, Gene Colburn presided, Janet Chapin was soloist, with Kenneth Miller, David Bennett, Jim Cole and Billy Kehe as ushers.
Bremer County sees more children receiving necessary dental care. Mrs. Selma Carroll, county school nurse, reports 1955-56 dental card returns rising overall from 41 to 59 percent at Tripoli Public Schools. Rural and town figures vary, with Readlyn up to 71 percent and Frederika down slightly to 51 percent as National Children’s Dental Week Feb 39 prompts parental visits.
Grace Lutheran church held morning services as the Ladies Aid Society Junior Mission Band and Women's Missionary Society installed new officers and department chairmen for 1957. Officers included Mrs Walter Sommer as president and Mrs Louis Gaede as vice president for Ladies Aid. Donald Dohrmann as president Suzanne Towne as vice president and Roger Block as secretary for Junior Mission Band. Mrs Victor Nacke as president Mrs William E Mueller as vice president Mrs William A Kuker as secretary for Women's Missionary Society.
R Rettig treasurer notes department heads listed: Mrs Everett Tessmer bank offering, Mrs Louis Gienau India missions, Mrs Ervin C Heinemann New Guinea missions, Mrs Arnold Westendorf missionary education, Mrs Lloyd Moeller Christian service, Mrs Vernon Wikner life membership and memorials, Mrs Leslie Lauck special needs, Marie Kuhrt Junior Mission Band.
Band Mothers will meet at Ty Poli School next Wednesday in February starting at 8 o'clock. Hosts listed are Mrs. Stanley Bockhaus, Mrs. Wesley Bockhaus, and Mrs. Ray Bunger.
Marvin Gatch son of the Rev and Mrs L E Gatch spoke Sunday at Decorah Congregational church as part of Youth Sunday services His topic was The Youth of Today indicating a focus on youth concerns and church involvement.
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