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Newspaper

Tripoli Leader

Location

Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1961

Page

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Poultry and Egg Days Celebrate Big Prizes in Tripoli

Tripoli's sixth annual Poultry and Egg Days festival runs Monday and Tuesday July 24 25 with over 775 in prizes. Main Street fills with Royal United Show midway acts starting Monday. Children 14 and under can register for a free 26 inch bicycle at rides for a Tuesday evening giveaway. Monday features queen contest judging at 4 30 pm, luncheon hosted by the Tripoli Woman's Club, and a 7 30 pm queen presentation on stage with attendants. Seven Bremer county beauties compete for prizes including a cedar chest and a $25 bond. Jumping acts run Monday through Tuesday with 2 15 pm afternoon shows and evening performances.

Tripoli Royal United Show Beeen Forildren Rettig Furniture Tripoli Commercial Club Joyce Axon Carol Jean Bock Joanne Beevers Nancy Ann Bunger Diane Drape Judy Hinrichs Suzanne Tonne

Denver Readlyn and Ripoli Stars Take All Star Victory

Six teams in the Eden Valley league faced Fredericksburg Sumner and Waverly in the annual All Star game. The D R T squad rallied to win 12-11 in the 11th inning as Readlyn’s player lined a center field single with two on. Tripoli’s Donn started and helped as Donn, Olm, Schmidt, Olliday, Olejniczak, and Palmer played. Howard Holm coached.

Denver Readlyn Ripoli Fredericsburg Sumner Waverly Tripoli Donn Pooch Anther Heinemann Latthias O ‘Ders D-R-T Stars Wolfe Ronald Donn Duane Olm Richard Schmidt James Olliday Dennis Olejniczak Kyle Palmer Howard Holm

Wapsie Valley Sch. completes teaching staff

Supt James Alexander announced the Readlyn elementary principalship goes to Ervin Hanus, formerly with Twin Rivers. He replaces Claude Whithill. Also hired: Mrs John Rich Sumner for Oran third and fourth grades, and Mrs Raymond Burke Oelwein for first grade at Fairbank after Mrs Steven Dalpin’s resignation due to heart surgery.

Readlyn James Alexander Wapsie Valley Ervin Hanus Readlyn Elemetary Claude Whithill Twin Rivers Bhian John Rich Sumner Oran Raymond Burke Oelwein Fairbank Steven Dalpin

Mrs Clara Sorg Guest of Mrs Nora Peacock

Mrs Clara Sorg of Marion was a weekend guest of Mrs Nora Peacock, sharing time and hospitality in the household.

Clara Sorg Marion Nora Peacock

License Examining Team Sets Record in Tripoli

State Highway Patrol examiners served an all time high 97 people on Saturday in Tripoli with 66 operator renewals. Three new operator issues 11 chauffeur renewals one new chauffeur issue three instruction permits granted four written test failures two vehicle failures and three operator license driving test failures. Next visit by the examiners will be Saturday August 19.

State Highway Patrol Tripoli

Schedule Change for Tuesday Recreation Classes

There will be no recreation classes Tuesday July 25. Tripoli's Poultry and Egg Days festival will be in progress.

Tripoli

Move Saturday brings Pigg family to new home

Supt. and Mrs. Howard Pigg and their son Brian moved Saturday to the home vacated by the Eldon Shriver family.

Howard Pigg Brian Eldon Shriver

Rites for L Doepke Held at Denver Saturday Afternoon

Lorenz E Doepke of Denver died Saturday at Allen Memorial Hospital aged 52 after several weeks illness. Funeral services were held Monday at St Pauls United Church of Christ with Rev Duane E Meyer. burial at Fairview Cemetery. Doepke, born January 12 1909 in Mt Vernon Township, married Velma Graf October 2 1935, survived by wife two sons Harold and Dale a daughter Mrs Lavern Fails two brothers two sisters and two grandchildren. He was a Masonic Lodge member Shriners mayor of Denver for two years and school treasurer for 12 years.

Denver Lorenz E. Doepke Allen Memorial Hospital St. Paul's United Church of Christ Duane E. Meyer Matthias Abbas Funeral Mt. Vernon Township William F Marie Heidemann Doepke St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Gates Business College Waterloo Velma Graf Harold Dale Lavern Fails

Funeral Services for Herman Oltrogge at Zion Church Readlyn

Herman Oltrogge 66 died at Veterans hospital Iowa City Sunday Funeral services held today at 2 as Zion Lutheran church Readlyn Rev Elmer Jacobs officiating Burial in Zion Lutheran cemetery Casket bearers Arthur Wehling Ernest Oltrogge Harry Tiedt Henry Lau Ed Scott C F Bruns Survivors include wife two daughters Mrs Vernon Poock Dunkerton Mrs Henry Thies Waterloo four sons Paul Readlyn Henry Leo Waterloo Ralph Springfield IL Funeral home Matthias Abbas in charge

Readlyn Herman Oltrogge Veterans Hospital Iowa City Zion Lutheran Church Elmer Jacobs Zion Lutheran Cemetery Arthur Wehling Ernest Oltrogge Harry Tiedt Henry Lau Ed Scott C. F. Bruns Matthias- Abbas Vernon Poock Dunkerton Henry Thies Waterloo Paul Henry Leo Ralph Springfield

Klinger Clergyman Accepts Pastorate In Burlington Ia

READLYN Special Rev E Moldenbauer pastor of Immanuel Lutheran church Klinger has accepted a call to Concordia Lutheran church Burlington He has served as pastor for Immanuel Klinger the past three years His farewell sermon will be given Aug 13.

Waterloo Ball Club Blasts Tripoli in 6-0 Shutout

Tripoli Red Sox were blanked by the Waterloo Colored Elks 6-0 at the local ballpark. Waterloo scored once in the second and eighth innings before four runs in the ninth sealed the victory, a dominant afternoon for the Elks.

Waterloo Ball Club Tripoli

Extension Council Budget Estimate Reveals Tax Needs

Bremer county extension council submits a tax need of 15000 dollars for 1962 matching its needs by taxation. The cash balance by funds shows a roughly 1200 dollar increase. A public hearing on the proposed expenditures for the year starting January 1, 1962, will be August 2 at 8 30 p m in the Extension office Tripoli.

Extension Council Bremer County Dorothy 8. Sickles Tripoli

Final Rites Held Here Tuesday For Charles Dilley

Final rites were held Tuesday at Rettig Funeral Home for Charles Dilley aged 82 who died Saturday at University Hospital Iowa City. Rev E F Puhlmann officiated. Burial in Fremont Cemetery. He farmed locally and later lived in Tripoli. He worked at Waverly Convalescent Home before hospital admission. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Four brothers John Frank William and Lee preceded him.

Rettig Charles Dilley University Hospital Iowa City E. F. Puhlmann Fremont Cemetery Francis Flood Laurence Dilley Warren Dilley Wm. Dilley Lloyd Dilley Donald Dilley Dilley Tripoli Waverly General Hospital John Frank William Lee

Two Area Banks Publish Their Call Statements

Readlyn Savings Bank and Farmers Savings Bank Frederika publish June 30 call statements. Farmers Savings reports assets of 671106.83 with capital accounts 66600.85 and deposits 604505.98. Readlyn Reports assets 1452227.48 with common stock 50000 and surplus 50000 and undivided profits 62884.14 totaling 162884.10 in capital accounts.

Readlyn Savings Bank Farmers Savings Bank Frederika Farmers Savings Bank of

Funeral Services for Louisa Erhardt in Readlyn

Final rites are set for Thursday at St Matthew's Lutheran church Readlyn for 79 year old Louisa Erhardt who died Monday at Allen Memorial Hospital Waterloo from a heart condition Matthias-Abbas Funeral home handles arrangements Burial is in St Matthew's church cemetery Surviving are a son Herman Readlyn and two grandchildren Bonnie and Herman Erhardt Jr

Readlyn St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Louisa Erhardt Allen Memorial Hospital Waterloo Matthias-Abbas St. Matthew's Church Herman, Readlyn Bonnie and Herman Erhardt Jr

Funeral Services Pending for Minnie Steege in Denver

Funeral services are pending at the Matthias-Abbas Funeral home in Denver for Mrs. Minnie Steege who died Tuesday morning in a Waterloo hospital. She was 85 years old.

Denver Minnie Steege Matthias-Abbas Funeral Home Steege Waterloo

Seven County Youths Win Berths to Iowa State Fair

Four Bremer county demonstrations earned berths for seven youths to the Iowa State Fair. Senior boys demonstrated portable farm crates and bank feeders. Vo-Ag instructors praised the presentations. Girls teams were chosen for food and nutrition with a standout “4-Star Breakfast,” plus a special activity team from the Jolly Jaxsons.

Bremer County Dale Wehling David Wittenburg Maxfield Rangers 4-H Club Larry Mowatt Washington Ruth Meier Doneth Zipse Leroy Gopherettes Katherine Boomer Mary Kerdus Jolly Jacksons

Klenzman 25th Wedding Anniversary Is Sunday

Mr and Mrs Ferdinand A Klenzman of Waverly Rhode Island to observe their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday July 23 from 2 to 5 at their home Relatives and friends invited Elaine their daughter and Mr and Mrs F R Klenzman and Mr and Mrs Marvin Klenzman will host The couple wed July 25 1936 at Emanuel Lutheran Church Waterloo Rev Louis A Walper officiating They have three children Ferdinand Richard Karlyn and Elaine and two grandchildren Michael and Michelle Also mentioned are visits of Ed McNamee and granddaughter Cindy to Lake Okoboji with Dennis McNamee Lois Ladage and Yvonne Kalkbrenner.

Ferdinand A. Klenzman Waverly Elaine F. R. Klenzman Marvin Klenzman Agnes Miller Ferdinand Klenzman Immanuel Lutheran Church Waterloo Louis A. Walper Ferdinand Richard Denver Karlyn Yellowstone Park Wyo Michael Michelle Ed McNamee Cindy Lake Okoboji Dennis McNamee Lois Ladage Yvonne Kalkbrenner Lutheran Bible Camp

Tripoli Softball Results and Schedule Card

Senior Sluggers defeated Juniors 17 9 and Pencil Pushers 29 27 beat Fresh Soph. Upcoming games include July 20 at 7 30 Senior Sluggers vs Fresh Soph 9 00 and Pencil Pushers vs Juniors. Local men and teams Grace Lutheran Congregational Crane Creek also listed with scores.

Douglas Tripoli Boosters Congregational Crane Creek Crane Creek Congregational Douglas E. & R Grace Lutheran Tripoli Boosters

Candidates for Tripoli's 1961 Poultry and Egg Days Queen

Local event notes list hopeful entrants for Tripoli 1961 Poultry and Egg Days Queen sponsorship. Details on candidates and sponsors appear in society column with names and affiliations.

Tripoli

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Wapsie Valley Sch Verona Beth Rosina Grace Michaela Maria Romaine Biermann Ai Tripoli Rebecca Ann Debra Jean Randall Dean Vernon Kirchhoff L. Doepke Fairview Cemetery Thomas Keeney Wayne Wadey Jerry Baeman Floyd Graham Edgar Moehling Harold Kehe Klinger Burlington 6Th Avenue 2Nd Street Larry Hanson Larry Carmichael Vo-Ag Larry Statler F. A. Klenzmans Women’s League Grace Lutheran Fremont Ford Farmers Frederika Tripoli Ford Sumner Readlyn Joanne Boevers Loshia Wm. H Erwin Walter Leoth Ageneee Devens Etterpall Banger 4Th St Waverly Drape Hinrichs Tripoli Tonne Tripoli ’ S Ave O'Brien Sundries Tripoli Ffa Chapter L. J. Magnall THE Farmers Store Tripoli Grain and Feed
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