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Newspaper

Tripoli Leader

Location

Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1973

Page

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Youth for Understanding Exchange Student Returns Home

Claus Wibbelmann, a West German YFU participant, completes his year in Kipoli High and THS activities. He credits wrestling and track for friendships and notes his thanks to host families. Letters to Claus should be sent to Goslarsche West Germany. hosting inquiries directed to L J Magnall.

Pelmann Ing L. J Magnall Kipoli High Claus Claus Wibbelmann Clausthal-Zellerfeld Goslarsche West Germany Postfach VFU L. J. Magnall YFU Magnall

Tripoli School Board Seeks Director Candidates

Notices remind voters of election laws for the August polls. Election day is Tuesday with polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Papers filed July 13. August 10 is last day to file. One director seat to represent Dayton and Freemont townships. Lloyd seeks a third term. Obert H. Kuhrt on board slate.

Tripoli

Tripoli Bowling Association Meeting Set for August 7

The Tripoli Women’s Bowling Association will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday August 7 at Town Hall. Each team must be represented. League meetings will follow the association session.

Tripoli Women’s Bowling Association

Surgery for Robert Johnston at Allen Hospital

Robert Johnston underwent ear surgery at Allen Hospital in Waterloo on Friday.

Robert Johnston Allen Hospital Waterloo

Ed Olejniczak Admitted At Allen Hospital

Ed Olejniczak entered Allen hospital in Waterloo last Thursday and remains a patient there.

Ed Olejniczak Allen Hospital Waterloo

Firemen To Canvas Town Monday for Annual Donations

Tripoli firemen will canvas the town on Monday July 30 to sell dance tickets for the annual benefit dance. The department has mailed the announcement previously for August 31 in Janesville, with rural areas receiving it this year. Residents will be solicited for donations to support equipment purchases and maintenance.

Tripoli Janesville

Start Physical Fitness Class for Senior Citizens Here

Senior citizens may join a free keeping fit class at Tripoli Nursing Home starting July 26 and recurring Mondays and Thursdays at 9 30 a.m. The Hawkeye Institute of Technology sponsors the Opportunities for Older Adults program with instructor Mrs Ronald Warner.

Tripoli Nursing Home Hawkeye

Class of 1948 Notes Twenty-Five Year Reunion Held

Tripoli High School’s Class of 1948 held a 25 year reunion Saturday with dinner at the Ken Rose room in Tripoli. Of 18 original members, 14 attended plus former teacher Olive Lease Sumner. Attendees included Donald McKeown and others listed in back and front rows with several spouses.

Tripoli High School Ken Rose Tripoli Olive Lease Sumner Back Row Donald McKeown Wes Mahlstedt Waterloo Orlyn Boeckmann Waverly Ivan Wikner Des Moines Harold Waschkat Dunkerton Douglas Ros

Jaycee Picnic Set for Sunday at South Park Shelter

A Jaycee picnic will start at 12 00 p m Sunday July 29 at the South Park shelter. Attendees should bring a dish for a pot luck dinner. All past and present members are invited to attend.

South Park Shelter

Jaycee Meeting Set by Tripoli Group at VFW Home

The Tripoli Jaycees will hold their regular meeting at the VFW Home at 8:00 p.m. tonight July 25.

Tripoli Jaycees VFW

Hospital Update on Erwin Bock in Ramsey Hospital

Erwin Bock remains hospitalized at St. Paul Ramsey Hospital in St. Paul Minnesota after a heart attack suffered during a visit on July 14. His condition is improving and he is listed in room 715.

Erwin Bock St. Paul Ramsey Hospital Minnesota

Sand Box Fill Request Ends This Week

Local residents are asked to call 882-3298 if they would like the children's sand box filled. This will be the last week for taking orders.

Blood Drive Breaks Regional Donation Record

The Red Cross organized a bloodmobile visit in Tripoli Readlyn area with donors providing 121 pints, 37 donors giving beyond, and some deferred for medical reasons. Frederika Readlyn units led by volunteers, with 20 units supported by local groups, praising sponsors VFW Post and Red Cross for a record turnout.

Erika Flower Show Entries At United Methodist Frederika

Entries for the Erika Flower Show at the United Methodist Frederika are due Wednesday at 2 p.m. Competitions include classifications for house plants and a variety of floral arrangements such as rose, dahlia, and mixed arrangements. Contact Al at 882-4915 for details and deadlines.

Erika United Methodist Frederika Wednes 1

Waterloo Couple Win Two-Ball Golf Tourney Here

Forty two couples played the mixed two-ball event at Maple Hills Country Club on Saturday. Ev Schepple and Merrill Olds of Waterloo tied 83, then won the playoff for first prize. Other winners include Merrill Olds and Olds 2nd in the Championship Flight and Kuethe Wilkes Harms in various flights. John Berlin entered Allen Hospital in Waterloo Tuesday and remains a patient.

Maple Hills Country Club Ev Schepple Merrill Olds Waterloo Schepple John Berlin Allen Hospital

Tripoli Boys Triumph in Baseball Sectional Opener

Tripoli High boys defeated Dunkerton 10 to 4 in the sectional opener last Wednesday night. They then lost 1 to 0 to Sumner in the sectional semifinals Friday. Coach Dave Ray cited mental errors against Dunkerton but noted solid defense and decent hitting overall.

Tripoli Boys Dunkerton Bow Sumner Tripoli High Boys Panthers Dave Ray Miller Ray Rhe Dunkerton Tripoli S. Holm Tripoli High Jim Fink Paul Miller Spencer Holm Tim Smalley Tom Smalley Tony Magnall

Tripoli Girls Win 4-2 in Sectional Over Sumner

Tripoli girls softball beat Sumner 4-2 to reach the sectional semi finals. Deb Buzzard drove in a run on a sac fly while Shannon Finney starred with two double plays and strong defense. They face Denver Wednesday at Readlyn.

Tripoli Girls Sumner Tripoli Nancy Norgaard Tripoli Garls Deb Buzzard Pantherettes Shannon Finney Marsha Nuss Shannon Gals Denver Readlyn

Nurse Aide Class Set At Bartels Home In Waverly

The Hawkeye Institute of Technology will run a four week 120 hour Nurse Aide Class at Bartels Lutheran Home in Waverly from August 3 to September 3. The program includes classroom and clinical work taught by Bonnie Burlage with a $30 cost and book details. Interviews precede registration on July 31. Randy Miller of Mason City earns honorary IACCVTI Alpha Chapter member status on NIACC campus.

Bartels Home Waverly Hawkeye Institute of Technology Bartels Lutheran Bonnie Burlage HIT Randy Miller Mason City Joe Miller Alpha Iowa Area Community Colleges and Vocational Institutes Iaccvti NIACC

Social Security Rep Visits Waterloo Sumner Waverly

A Social Security Administration representative will hold sessions in Waterloo August 6 and 20 from 9 to noon at the Courthouse Assembly Room, in Sumner August 16 at City Hall, and in Waterloo contact hours are 8 30 to 4 30 weekdays at 904 W 4th St phone 234 1554.

Social Security Social Security Administration Waterloo Waverly Sumner City Hall Vernon S. Meyer 4Th Street

Little League scoreboard shows scattered results

On July 17 the All-Stars beat Denver 8 7 and 5 3. July 18 Cubs 14 over Twins 3 and Cardinals 10 over Braves 2. July 19 Readlyn 5 over All-Stars 1 and All-Stars 4 over Readlyn 3. July 23 Braves 5 Cubs 4 Tigers 5 Cardinals 3.

All-Stars Denver Cubs Twins Cardinals Braves Readlyn Tigers

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