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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1973
Page
1
The Supreme Court overturns Texas abortion restrictions, declaring the law unconstitutional. It bars enforcement and prompts Iowa lawmakers to consider guidelines for future state measures. The decision shapes ongoing debates and potential changes to abortion legislation nationwide.
The Panther wrestlers beat Greene 40-16 in a Tuesday dual meet with falls by Harms at 112, Smalley at 132, Miller at 167 and Bergmann by forfeit. Jr Varsity fell 26-20 while Tripoli topped Janesville 36-16 and JV won 21-0. Freshmen and sophomores placed third at Denver with Harms and Zander winning titles.
The Tripoli boys outscored Wapsie Valley in every quarter for a 71 45 win. The Pantherettes lost 61 32 as coach Dave Van Ahn criticized the girls effort. Captain Monty Bergmann led with 10 rebounds and 15 points on 60 shooting.
Brendt Bernard will represent the Tripoli Education Association as a delegate at the Iowa State Education Association Assembly in Davenport starting February 1. The three day meeting will elect officers consider resolutions and review legislative goals with top officers Roy Karlson and Kenneth Wells addressing delegates.
The Potters Siding Creamery Co. will conduct its annual meeting on Tuesday February 6 at 8 00 p m in the creamery building. W H Kallenbach secretary announces two directors will be elected alongside other business.
Funeral services were held this Wednesday at 2 p.m. at St. John s United Church of Christ Siegel for Louis Buls 74. He died Saturday at his winter home in McAllen Texas. Interment followed in the church cemetery with six Buls brothers as casket bearers and two as honorary bearers. He was born April 1 1898 in Bremer County to Otto and Wilhelmina Bergmann Buls and farmed in Douglas Township before retirement. He is survived by five brothers and was preceded in death by a brother and three sisters.
Dr Weeber s office will be closed February 13 14 and 15 to attend a refresher course for family physicians at Iowa University. The Tripoli Jaycees chili supper at the Town Hall Tuesday February 6 from 5 to 10 30 p m public invited admission charged.
Grace Lutheran Church held its annual meeting last Sunday with Harold Doepke stepping down as president after a three year term. The report showed year receipts above the 1972 budget by 2259.14 and a 5000 glass window project funded in full. New officers include K H Hoppenworth as president for three years and others for three year terms, with Lorenz Meier elected to a five year cemetery term. The congregation approved a 33178.50 budget for 1973 and authorized study of a missionary sponsorship while purchasing a 25 tone set of hand bells from memorial funds.
Tripoli will host a sectional wrestling tournament on February 7 and 8. First round action starts February 7 at 5:00 p.m. with doors at 4:00 p.m. Five teams participate including Hudson Dike Denver Don Bosco Gilbertville Plainfield Janesville Clarksville. Championship and consolation rounds February 8 begin at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Admission is 1.50 for adults and 1.00 for students.
The Senior Citizens of the Tri poli area will meet at Town Hall at 6 p.m. on Wednesday Feb. 7 for a pot luck supper and the annual meeting with officer elections. Duane Pichelman will provide music. All seniors welcome.
Funeral services for Mrs. Hilda Kuker aged 61 were conducted at St. Pauls Lutheran church Artesian with Rev. Gary D Georgi officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were R G Sievers Russell Watts Werner Kucker Victor Kucker Henry Hennings and Erhardt Lahmann. She was born in Bremer County Ia on November 18 1911 to Carl and Christina Bergmann and died Friday evening at Allen hospital Waterloo after an extended illness. She is survived by husband Gustav two sons Lavern Kuker Readlyn and Lloyd Kuker Waverly a daughter Pauline Lobeck rural Tripoli eight grandchildren and two sisters Mrs Herman Mueller rural Frederika and Mrs Leslie Heidemann rural Tripoli.
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