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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1966
Page
1
Erick Smith, longtime Tripoli elementary principal of 12 years, will join Dubuque Public Schools as principal before the fall term. He expresses gratitude for parental cooperation and looks forward to continuing his educational program with the district.
Iowa Farm Bureau tells Democratic party to initiate and pursue reform of property taxes. Bureau leaders urge measures to prevent runaway taxation on homeowners in Iowa. Dale Nelson cites over $20 million in annual tax increases and calls for relief to avoid hampering economic growth.
A Touchae announces he seeks the Democratic nomination for Congress in Iowa's Third district. He is Waterl o Chamber vice president and former Waterloo mayor with a history in business and military service. He has ties to the League of Iowa Municipalities and the Iowa Roads Association. he and his wife Jean reside in Waterloo Western Ave.
A list of 30 Iowa university students in home economics receives latshins and awards including the ura Hurmence Scholarship with value changes to 1000 dollars. Dean Helen R. LeBaron notes the funds support the home economics program and recognize student achievement.
The Tripoli Community School will launch a summer remedial reading program for 83 elementary students starting Monday June 20 and running weekdays through July 29. Bus routes are arranged with pickup by 7 30 am until schedules are fixed. Fred Smith is principal.
Summer reading program at Tripoli Public Library begins Monday June 6 led by librarian Elinor Block. Prizes awarded to top boy and girl readers and runners up, with entries based on age appropriate books. Story hour runs Thursdays June 9 and weekly at 1 30 p m for young listeners, may extend if attendance warrants.
Mrs Sophie Bock was admitted to Allen Memorial hospital in Waterloo on Monday for observation.
Mr and Mrs S A Maurer visited Louis Maurer in Readlyn. Mrs Maurer suffered severe leg injuries Saturday when a power mower blade came loose and struck her leg while operating it.
Last week's Tripoli Leader incorrectly listed Catherine Hurmence and Helen Kreis as salutatorians for the 1966 Tripoli High School graduating class, with a 3.87 GPA. The correct honorees are Janet Schweer and Helen Kreis. Schweer, rural Tripoli daughter of Alfred and Mrs. Schweer, earned 3.87 GPA over four years and participated in basketball, journalism, library work, Future Teachers of America, National Honor Society, and the Lettermen's Club. she attends State College of Iowa, Cedar Falls.
Kenneth Bahlmann of Frederika saved a boy from the Wapsie River near the dam after the child slipped into fast water. He jumped in, grabbed the youngster, and pulled him to safety. Bahlmann works in the composing room of the New Hampton Tribune-Economist.
Denver Cub Scouts held a ceremony with advancement of ranks and awards. Dennis Lampman and Jeff Wedemeier joined Bobcat. Randy Lippert earned Wolf badge, Doug Wilson earned a Wolf gold arrow. Ryan Wittenburg and Randy Thurm won Wolf silver arrows. Mike Butler Larry Bretz Kevin Nieman Edwin Baethke earned Wolf silver arrows. Danny Bartels earned two Bear silver arrows. Steve Nowack and Charles Newton received one each. Denner stripes went to Brian Johnston Danny Bartels Duff Lowe with DK Shining Kelly Lowe and Bobby Boyle as assistants. Mrs Butler's den performed an original skit and Larry Nieman oversaw uniform inspection with an assistant.
Raymond Buchholz Jr. has returned to Nike Missile Base Graf ton Illinois after a 15 day leave with his parents Mr. and Mrs Raymond Buchholz.
Denver school officials report rapid progress on a new 10 room elementary addition. Most classes will move to different rooms this fall with 18 of 21 rooms used for classrooms and extra spaces set as first aid, television, and remedial reading rooms. Enrollment is expected to rise from 600 in 1964 to 750 this year. retirements and staff changes are noted while bus drivers and substitutes are still needed.
Janola Bravener, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Bravener, had a tonsillectomy at Mercy Hospital in Waverly on Wednesday.
Ten Bremer county 4-H members will attend state 4-H health camp state leadership conference and state safety conference joining youth from other Iowa counties. Participants include Sharyl Brase Beverly Borcherding Philip Smith Kent Smith Susan Carroll Ken Rieck Charissa Schrage Diane Commesser Leslie Matthias and David Joachim.
The Tripoli Cub Scout Pack will meet on Monday June 6 at 7 30 p m in Tripoli Town Hall.
U. S. Senator Jack Miller, a Sioux City Republican, made it official that he is seeking another term. He touted a progressive record in education, human rights, and economic projects to spur job growth for young graduates. He emphasized active leadership on major issues to reflect constituents and influence public opinion in government.
Verla Zander a 1965 Tripoli High School graduate was among 97 Wartburg College students named at a honors convocation She is completing her freshman year and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Zander She received a Rohlf Memorial Clinic Foundation scholarship.
Ten Bremer county 4-H’ers are chosen to attend the fifth annual state 4-H conference June 8 to 11 at Iowa State University Ames. Delegates include Gordon Sievers Connie Rossel Tom Poock Joanne Fay Joe Gitch Linda Rathe Dennis Epley Linda Jensen Dan Shere Sylvia Harms.
Fred E Brown resigns as Waverly Newspapers sales manager to lead the Chickasaw Bremer Fayette Economic Opportunity program in a tri county area. Initial funds total 21879 with head start and senior citizen projects planned and a possible Youth Corps. The director will survey needs across three counties to shape programs. Offices will be on the second floor of Waverly City Hall with a secretary and the director.
Tripoli Community School District cancels all instrumental lessons and practices until a band instructor is hired. The notice notes the ongoing vacancy and timetable depends on recruitment.
The annual Heidemann family reunion will be held June 5 in the Legion Hall Janesville with a noon potluck dinner. Coffee will be furnished by committee C F Heidemans Lloyd Heidemanns and Mickey and Doris Ann Weichers.
A leading women's magazine reports the average housewife allocates 99.6 hours weekly to duties valued at 159.34 dollars. She spends 44.5 hours cooking at 2.50, 44.5 hours nursing at 1.25, and 5.9 hours laundering at 1.90 per hour.
April savings bond sales in Iowa totaled 10,887,852 dollars, up 1,462,569 from April 1965, with a four month state total of 45,521,320 or 41 percent of the 1986 goal. Bremer county April sales were 100,436 dollars, four month total 361,985 or 45 percent of its 1966 quota. Butler 339,945 41 percent. Chickasaw 332,124 44 percent. Fayette 618,530 50 percent.
Carl Moehling of Waverly has been named Bremer county Democratic central committee chairman for two years, succeeding Jim Heyer who resigned for health reasons. Moehling, 41, is married with three children and previously attended Wartburg College after graduating from Denver High School. New officers include Florence Lease as vice chair, Joe Long as secretary, and Guy Gates as treasurer.
St Pauls church Artesian and Trinity Lutheran Bremer join for a five day Vacation Bible School from June 6 to June 10 at Artesian. Sessions run 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. for ages three through eight grade with films songs Bible study projects and recreation. Members and non members may enroll children.
Ten prizes valued at 125 dollars were awarded at a 9 pm drawing among local Tripoli merchants. Winners claimed their prizes in person including Mrs Elston Boldt David Drape H W Krueger Shannon Finney Harry Staack Carol Stahl Joyce Block Richard Harms Mrs Dan Ambrose and Ewald Miller.
Mr and Mrs Theo Peters were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Eric Harms in Denver in honor of their son Alan who is home on leave. He will report June 3 to the radar squadron base at Hastings Nebraska.
Bonnie Alcock daughter of Mr and Mrs Leland Alcock has been elected resident of the Sigma Nu Sigong social sorority at Upper Iowa University for the 1966 67 academic year. She will be a senior studying elementary education and physical education and serves as freshman counselor and vice president of the Student Education Association.
Cedar Falls report shows four Tripoli Community Schools graduates among about 550 State College of Iowa honorees at the all college convocation. Vicky Burrow Barbara Primus Sharon O Connell received purple arrow honors as high scholastic leaders. Caroline Kehe, 1963 THS graduate, honored to Pi Omega Pi fraternity.
The American Cancer Society lists living memorials for Bremer County residents from Feb 7 to May 9, 1966. Names include Charles Meyer, Charles Woodman, Eleanor Brown, Roscoe Beatty, Henry W. Meswarth, and Herman Blasberg.
Pre registration night for Tri poli s little league baseball program is set for Friday June 3 in Town Hall at 8 00 p m Parents should accompany their boys as Dave Ray will explain the program and assist with forms If a parent cannot attend a boy can be registered by calling Coach Ray at 3211 before June 6 The program officially starts Monday June 6 Also arts and crafts registration occurred Saturday afternoon in Town Hall Mrs Dave Ray leads this year s summer recreation arts and crafts program Kindergarten through grade seven enrollments missed Saturday May call Mrs Ray at 3211 before June 13 The registration fee is 25 cents per child Classes split by grade for arts and crafts and swimming Fridays for all kids.
Future U S farmers may be required to maximize livestock and crop production to meet growing domestic and world food needs. The projected Food for Freedom program and population surge to about 7 billion by century's end push farmers to leverage all available skills and technology amid rising demand and famine pressures in nations like India receiving large U S grain shipments.
Mr and Mrs Fred Schellhorn of route 1 Waverly celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this Sunday with children and families present including Walter Schellhorn Fredericksburg Rudolph Schellhorn Sumner Elmer Schellhorn Waterloo Paul Rogers Brandon Virgil Hesse Fredericksburg Mary Warnke Cedar Rapids and Rev W H Klein The couple wed May 24 1906.
Robert Everding of Tripoli received a varsity letter from the State College of Iowa as a member of the Panthers baseball team this spring. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Bernard Everding of rural Tripoli. The only other Bremer county varsity baseball letter winner was Bill Strottman of Waverly.
Doris Beauty Salon will be closed from June 4 through June 11 for a short break. The notice serves to inform regular clients and staff of the temporary shutdown.
Tripoli town team will again participate in the Northeast Iowa baseball league this year. Regular season opens Sunday, June 5, at 2 p.m. at Ossian. League has six teams: Elmo, Ft. Atkinson, Fes tina, Ossian, New Hampton and Tripoli.
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