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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1966
Page
1
Large crowds attended Tripoli's Pal Harvest Festival with prizes and events across Tuesday and Wednesday. Activities included kiddie rides flower show and rides concessions by Royal United Shows. Free acts and concerts by local bands accompanied the festivities. The top award was the sweepstakes trophy.
Carl Neuendorf 70 died Friday morning at Allen Memorial Hospital from a heart attack. Services were Monday at Pauls Lutheran Church Sie-Foy with W. H. Klein officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Neuendorf, born in Bremer County, farmed near Frederika and served in the Army. He was past president of Frederika Creamery, director of Frederika Fire Department, director of Farmers Savings Bank, and longtime Dairy Allon president. Survived by daughter Elvira Lahmann and son Darrell, a sister, seven grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. His wife Minnie Biermann Neuendorf preceded him in 1951. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Funeral Home.
A report notes Heine Ay was admitted to Memorial Hospital in Water on Saturday after an unspecified incident. The item provides no further medical or condition details.
The Area VII Vocational Technical School plans a 1967 budget totaling 722 636 with 000 raised by tax in seven counties Jack Hawk Bremer Bu an Butler Chickasaw tundy and Tama public hearing at 7 30 p m in the Black Hawk County Courthouse Waterloo Payers may comment on the proposal W Travis Martin superintendent notes current programs and future activities for the newly formed institution
The Farmers Savings Bank of fika releases its statement of condition as of June 30 showing total assets 1,202,990.00 with demand and savings deposits at 1,109,799.19 and total deposits of 1,109,799.19, compared with 1965 figures. Common stock 30,000 with 600 outstanding, surplus 30,000, profits 33,000. Ned Rewoldt president and D Rewoldt cashier.
Arthur French, 73, died Tuesday morning at the Tripoli Nursing Home. Funeral services are pending at Matthias-Abbas Funeral Home in Denver.
Linda Schwarze and Carol Schumacher of Chicago were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Randolph Schwarze. Linda Schwarze graduated from Lees School of Automation in Chicago on July 15 and now works at Sun Electric Corp in Chicago.
Grace Lutheran church women won this year’s sweepstakes for best overall flower arrangement at the flower show. Kiddie parade led by Tripoli Marching Band featured four divisions with prizes totaling 38 dollars. Winners listed by division include tricycles, bicycles, novelties, and pets, with judges named and parade arrangements organized.
Funeral services Sunday for August Schlewitz 81 of Readlyn were conducted at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Readlyn with Rev. Fred Meyer officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Schlewitz born Feb 20 1885 married Martha Meyer in 1915 lived on his farm 42 years. Survivors include his widow two daughters Mrs William Bruch Sumner and Mrs Wilbert Peters Tripoli. Matthias Abbas Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Mrs LeLand Bergmann was admitted to Allen Memorial hospital Sunday for surgery Monday morning.
The Bremer County Extension Council lays out a 1967 budget calling for 22350 to be raised by taxation with no other income and no unencumbered balances. Expenditures rise by 1150 from 21200 last year. A public hearing is set for August 3 at 8 30 p m in the County Extension office Tri Poli for taxpayer input.
The Bremer County supervisors consider a 1966 budget appropriation of 10000 for a preliminary survey by an architect to study court house needs. The second meeting, July 12, reviewed space, storage options, and potential sheriff residence plans to free about 4511 square feet, with next meeting set for August 23 at 7 30 p m.
Mr and Mrs Ronald Lidner and daughters Pamela and Susan of Vero Beach Florida arrived Sunday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Otto Rieck and other relatives.
The Tripoli Community School District proposes a 1966 1967 budget of 352924 to be raised by taxation up 2369 from last year. General fund balance July 1 1966 is 152949 23. school house fund 38349 23. Taxable valuations total 7324298 and 999434 in credits. Estimated tax per 1000 is 48185. Hearing August 8 at 8 pm at Tripoli High School.
The voters’ assembly of Trinity Lutheran Bremer approves remodeling with Bergen Lumber Co as general contractor to enlarge and enclose the narthex repair the steeple rebuild rear entry install plumbing restrooms kitchen area in basement repaint basement exterior and landscape grounds. The remodeling committee includes Wendell Wente Harold Quade and Fred Gabe with Fred Wente as chairman and plan completion by September first.
The annual chicken and ham supper hosted by the ladies of St John’s Lutheran church in Crane Creek is scheduled for Thursday September 1. Proceeds support church activities.
The Town of Tripoli proposes a 1967 budget of 122 024 with 42 080 to be raised by taxation. Public hearing set for Aug 1 at 7 p.m. in Town Hall. Unencumbered balances total 47 544 and income other than taxation is 32 400. Taxable valuation rises to 1 502 879 with town tax rate 28.00 per 1 000.
Tripoli girls win 8 6 in sectional play at Plainfield on Monday. Sue Pleggenkuhle sparked the offense with a third inning homer, adding two hits alongside Biermann. Bahlmann Kelsey Glenda Matthias earned the win as Tripoli committed five errors to Allison-Bristow four. Mosher homered for AB with a late triple.
Tripoli Red Sox defeated Ft. Atkinson 3-1 to tighten second place in the league standings. New Hampton stayed perfect at seven wins after beating Elma 6-2. Festina edged Os sian 6-5 in ten innings as the schedule lists July 24 fixtures. A Frederika flower show is set for July 27 at the Methodist church with 17 divisions and a 50 cent lunch.
Dr. L. J. Magnall announces office closure from July 24 through July 31 due to being out of town.
The Frederika event will be held at the Methodist church on Wednesday July 27 starting at 2 00 p m. The show features 17 divisions including a children s and a sweepstake with entries due by 1 45 p m A 50 cent lunch may be purchased and attraction details are listed for participants.
Mrs Marilyn Rosenau appointed executive secretary of the Bremer county Soldiers Relief Commission in Waverly replacing retiring Dorian Lovejoy who will leave Aug 1. The commission operates from the Bremer county Court House.
County extension home economists in Iowa urged to inform residents about Homemaker Home Health Aide Service. A July 25 meeting at Tripoli High School seeks county action and formation of a study group to plan countywide service.
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