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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1962
Page
1
Rain disrupted the two day celebration as the kiddie parade wrapped up and winners were to be announced. judges prepared prizes despite shower damage, with four winners named in each division for bicycles novelty and pets. prize amounts included 6 3 1 and 50 cents per division, while the flower show saw fewer entries but still notable awards totaling 135 dollars.
Mrs Ray Fink of Tripoli has been named substitute clerk in the local postal system by Ray H Fink the local post master This temp appointment replaces Mrs Malinda Fink who is on leave awaiting retirement after about 17 years of service Fink qualified by scoring highest in the recent civil service examination for local post office vacancies
Bremer County 4-H chooses 18 teams and individuals to demonstrate home furnishing and repair ideas at the Aug 6-10 achievement show. Senior groups include Franklin Blue Belles Tens N Teens Dutiful Daughters and Jolly Jacksons with topics from stain removal to wood finishing and first aid kits. selections were made July 17 at Tripoli High School by four judges from Janesville Fredericksburg New Hampton and Cedar Falls.
Tripoli Boy Scouts will camp overnight in the south segment of Sweets Marsh Area Friday according to assistant Scoutmaster Vern Schildroth. Tenderfoot Scouts meet at the VFW home at 2 30 p.m. and should be prepared to hike. Second class Scouts meet at 4 30 p.m. at the VFW home. Scout participants must contact Marshall Wilharm before 5 p.m. Thursday.
Mrs Ruth Woodcock departed Saturday on a 16 day bus trip to the World’s Fair in Seattle. She will visit key exhibits and return with impressions of the international exposition.
The Tripoli Commercial Club sponsored drawing named winners: Frigidaire dryer to Roger McLavey, Sunbeam mixer to R O Wikner, platform chair to Harry Lindenberg, platform rocker to Lloyd Kingery, $25 savings bond to Erwin Hoppenworth, GE clock radio to Judy Sievers.
Dr Herbert Max head of the Wartburg College education department and Democratic County Central Committee chair was chosen Friday at a district convention in Allison to run for state senate in the 39th district. He will oppose Vern Kyhi, a Parkersburg businessman who won the Republican nomination a week earlier.
Elmer Wilharm was rushed to Allen Memorial hospital Thursday after suffering a heart attack. He remained under medical care as doctors evaluated his condition.
The Tripoli Men's Bowling Association schedules a special meeting for Tuesday July 31 at 8 pm in Tripoli Town Hall. All teams should be represented to organize individual leagues and sponsor fees paid at the meeting make teams eligible for the Christmas vacation tourney. Tripoli Bowl Inc will provide trophies for the tournament. entry costs three lines of bowling at open bowling rates.
A further local participant is named for the Bremer County 4-H Fair promotion. Tickets are on sale at Kramer Crittenden Produce and Hatchery with other Tripoli merchants including American Savings Bank Buhr Chevrolet Ray's Clothiers and Cleaners and Hasbrouck Voetmann Lumber Co.
Esther Bock underwent major surgery at Allen Memorial hospital in Waterloo on Friday, with reports indicating a significant medical procedure and ongoing recovery anticipated.
Bremer County Board of Supervisors awarded the E-162 sway-back bridge project east of Tripoli to F A Moser Farmersburg for 27 813 79. Burton Construction of Waterloo had the apparent low bid but misbid on one item, so the award went to Moser. Four bidders participated with Burton submitting 27 686 10. Construction to begin next week.
Tickets for the Vacation in Minnesota for Four are on sale as part of the Wapsie Sports men’s Club 15th annual walleye fish fry. The prize includes a week at Bay View resort Hackensack Minnesota with accommodations and boat for four plus $100 in travel money. Tickets go on sale the night of the fry Sunday August 5.
A 13 by 25 foot gaping hole on 1st Avenue SW in Tripoli appeared after Thursday night’s three inch rainfall. QuickSand filled broken sewer tile, delaying repairs as fire crews and locals pumped water and monitored the hazard. Elkader Mayor donated a town sewer unplugging machine to reach and clear the block, with work expected to finish today.
Mr and Mrs Ted Debel share a detailed travel diary from their July 14 1962 Europe trip. They flew TWA jet flight 800 to Shannon Ireland then Paris Rome and beyond visiting the Borghese Gallery St Peters Basilica Vatican Museum and the Olympic Stadium. They describe Rome sights a horse taxi scene and a 3.00 per hour quote as well as a noon papal window address and a 17000 seat Narvi Stadium. They note storms delays and Switzerland Germany and Holland stops on their four country journey.
City authorities announce a strict prohibition on firing any arms including air rifles within the city. Reports say birds such as robins have been shot, constituting local and state violations. Prosecution will follow. Mayor George v. Barnes.
The WSCS will sponsor a flower show on July 30 at Frederika Methodist Church with entry from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program starts at 3 p.m. Lunch will be served by the WSCS and a coin offering will be taken.
A page eight notice announces three Tripoli garages Ambrose Auto Go Block's Auto Service and Buhr Chevrolet Co will close every Saturday at 12 noon and remain closed for the rest of the day effective immediately.
Mrs. Lavern Lageschulte traveled to Ames on Thursday to visit her father, who remains a patient in a local hospital.
Cedar Valley league games set for July 29 feature Tripoli's Red Sox at Greene Fredericksburg at Waterloo and Readlyn at Janesville. All three games were rained out and likely to be made up at season end if league championship is decided.
Iowa Highway Patrol license examiners in Tripoli Saturday served 62 persons. Seven new operator licenses, 27 operator renewals, 16 chauffeur renewals, one expired chauffeur reissue, and two instruction permits were issued. Seven failed the written test, one failed driving and one failed vehicle. The team will return on Saturday August 18.
Fred Smith and Robert Campbell administrators in the Tripoli Community School system attended special courses at the State College of Iowa in Cedar Falls. Smith, elementary principal, joined a two week program in elementary leadership while Campbell, high school principal, took part in a two day administrative conference.
A balloon launched by David Larson at a Des Moines Sunday school picnic was found by David Peters, son of Mr and Mrs Wil bert Peters of Tripoli. The card inside was to be mailed to Central Gospel Chapel at 3200 Lincoln Ave Des Moines.
Daily readings were collected at 6 P M except Tuesday at 12 noon. Observations record varied temperatures and conditions across the week, reflecting typical patterns for the period and location.
Neighborhood sports roundup lists results from a local softball league. VFW defeated American Savings Bank 18 to 14, Ford Farmers beat Tripoli 12 to 10, Readlyn won over Fremont 14 to 7, Boosters topped UCC 8 to 7, Boosters then defeated Douglas 15 to 10, and Douglas beat Grace Lutheran 19 to 12.
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