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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1972
Page
1
The five day centennial event runs June 30 through July 4 with fireworks on Friday. Bremer County Dairy Princess will appear, 10,000 wooden nickels are to be handed out during the parade, the centennial opens at 9 a.m. Saturday July 1 with a 9:30 horse parade and a noon horse show. Sumner High School alumni reunion is set for Legion Hall in the afternoon.
Funeral services were held for 72 year old ichhoff at Faith Christ. Interment took place at Jerry. Casket bearers included Schmidt Her oniel Kirchhoff Ray Ganske and Virgil .m. Survived by two sons Vernon and others. Sunday July 2 opens Religious Heritage Day with open air services at City Park at 10 45 a.m. and a tractor pull. Ice cream social old settlers awards and other entertainments follow. July 4th parade features Governor Robert Ray as honorary marshal. Pageant It Sum nertime runs four nights with a cast of 300. Fireworks, antique displays, flea market and other events round out centennial celebrations.
The Rev. Bertrand Petrick a Wartburg College and Seminary graduate will be installed Sunday June 25 as Zion Lutheran Church Readlyn pastor. He has served in Michigan and Minnesota most recently Jackson Minnesota and is accompanied by his wife and three children.
Pim announced policy changes under the Farmers Home Administration to include wives' income in determining loan eligibility. If a husband is the primary earner and the wife contributes all or most income, the combined total within Iowa’s $9,000 limit may qualify a family for a loan. The rule excludes the wife’s gross from the husband’s calculation only to determine total family income.
The Bremer County Conservation Board announces higher camping rates at Cedar Bend Park near Waverly and Alcock Park in Frederika. From June 30 the nightly fee is $1.50 per unit with electrical service optional, while other Bremer county parks remain free.
Federal Legacy of Parks grant transfers 60 acres of open ground surrounding the Waverly Air Force Station to Bremer County Conservation Commission at no cost. Plans envision a campground, two baseball diamonds, archery range, picnic areas, hiking trails, arboretum, wildlife area, shooting ranges, playgrounds, courts, and a park complex with a pool and dining center over several years.
The second twilight golf of the season will be held Friday June 23 at Maple Hills Country Club. Partners will be drawn at 5 30 p m Each couple should bring their choice of meat for grilling. Other food furnished at 2 00 per couple.
The annual Kirchhoff reunion will be held Sunday June 25 at City Park in Sumner with former members gathering for a community event.
Joe Brill of the Iowa Conservation Commission announces a change in camping rules. Each camping unit may now operate only one vehicle in the camping area, with all other vehicles parked in the visitor area to reduce damage and congestion from excess vehicular activity.
Arnold O. Moe of Lake Mills Iowa converted a Tripoli Community School bus into a year round camper. The bus features a four burner stove, oven, shower, bath, 3200 watt power plant, sleeps eight, seats 18, and has TS insulation and carpeted walls. Moe travels to events with neighbors and athletes families, saying the bus is a fun project though not money making.
JoAnn's House of Beauty in Tripoli posts a vacation closure from June 24 to June 30. The shop will resume operations after the break.
The Tripoli chapter of the American Red Cross opens a flood relief fund drive. Donations may be left at the American Savings Bank in Tripoli for those wishing to contribute.
Roxie Wittenburg of Tripoli is among Wartburg College students named to the Winter-May term Dean's List at Waverly. The list includes students from multiple towns and highlights academic achievement.
Marilyn Blume of Tripoli was named to Waldorf College Dean’s List for the second semester. She joined six classmates with a straight A average.
Judy Ludwig, a 1971 Tripoli Community School graduate, completed a Secretarial course at the American Institute of Business in Des Moines and has accepted employment with Thorp Credit, Inc. of Oelwein. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Aaron Ludwig of Tripoli.
The Food Stamp Program served an estimated 108351 Iowa participants in April. Projects spent 1191694 for stamps valued at 2793908 with USDA contributions of 1602214. The average bonus value was 14.79 per person, aiding 51229 participants without public assistance.
Tripoli Jaycees announce an annual potluck picnic Sunday June 24 starting at 3 30 p m in South Park. Residents are invited to bring dishes and join the community event hosted by the local Jaycees chapter.
Tripoli High's baseball team outhit Turkey Valley in a conference game last Thursday but scored none and fell 1-0. Tripoli had five scattered hits and solid defense while Turkey Valley managed the winning run in the sixth. Coach Dave Ray credited strong defense and pitching by Spencer Holm, who allowed only three hits.
Mr and Mrs Bernard Moeller of Tripoli Indiana celebrate their gold wedding anniversary with an open house at St John’s Lutheran Church Spring Fountain on Sunday June 25 from 2 to 4 pm Hosted by their four children Virgil Moeller Robert Moeller Loren Moeller and Leslie Hoppenworth Their 12 grandchildren include seven great grandchildren and one deceased Hulda Boderman and Bernard Moeller wed June 25 1922 at St John’s Lutheran Church and later lived in Black Hawk Bremer Counties before moving to Tripoli in 1967 and retiring in 1969 A family dinner will be served at 6 pm at Spring Fountain Church.
The Fremont Farm Bureau Women sponsor a community picnic at Tripoli South Park on Sunday evening June 25 at 7 p.m. for all residents. Coffee and Kool-Aid provided. bring a dish and silver. If rain, move to Tripoli Town Hall for an evening of food, fun, and fellowship with neighbors.
June 16 Waverly defeats Tri poli 10 to 0. June 20 Tripoli wins 4 to 0 over Denver. Upcoming: June 23 tournament at Denver Tripoli versus Arnie's Tap at 8 45 p.m. June 27 Tripoli at Readlyn Arnie's Tap 8 30 p.m.
Tripoli High girls shut out Denver 14 0 in four innings scoring 9 runs on Denver errors in the first inning Connie Matthias led Tripoli with three hits Colleen Marquardt allowed one hit 2 walks and 4 strikeouts This was the fifth straight win for the Pantherettes.
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