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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1972
Page
1
Local groups report ongoing pollution at Sweet's Marsh causing fish kills over several years. Wapsie something Sportsmen's League and LaVern Tegt push for action to curb contaminants and hold polluters accountable.
A water sample taken February 23 at Plum Creek dam showed a strong rancid odor indicating pollution from the Fredericksburg sewage disposal plant. Overloaded by two local creameries, the new plant cannot handle growth, provoking officials and the Sportsmen's Club to seek a resolution amid stalemate.
A fund was set up at American Savings Bank in Tri Poli for Mrs. Martin Marticoff after the death of her husband and a recent hospitalization. Donations may be left at the bank or mailed there. The drive was started by Faith United Church of Christ members who collected funds during Sunday services.
Phil Hufferd of the Waterloo Extension will discuss the three R s of credit returns risk and repayment and depreciation methods at a March 6 meeting 7 30 p m at Tripoli High School. Dale Shires Bremer County Extension Director will demonstrate cash flow budgeting and reasons credit lines fail. Open to all and no reservations required.
Tripoli finishes third in Class A state wrestling in Des Moines with Lloyd Zander winning 185 pounds. Brian Blasberg competes at 98 and Bill Hildebrandt at heavyweight as the Panthers total 35 points for third place. Zander is depicted receiving his medal from coach John Samuelson with runners up Randy Terpstra and Terry Carrutt nearby.
Tripoli senior Lloyd Lloyd won the 185 pound championship with a first round fall and two decisions. He pinned Ron Baker in 5:44, defeated Terry Carritt 4-2 in the semi, and topped Randy Terpstra 4-1 in the final. Brian Blasberg finished second at 98 pounds, and Bill Hildebrandt placed third at heavyweight as Tripoli qualified three to state action. Coach John Samuelson praised the team’s 10-3 record and strong placings.
The Young Homemakers will meet at the Town Hall on Wednesday March 8 at 1 30 PM. Patrolman Carl Condon will speak on Women on the Highway. Attendees should confirm attendance for the County Homemaker meeting and bring 1 55 luncheon money if attending.
In Market of Read coverage Tripoli stars rolled strong in the men's league event. Notable scores include 3005 and 2993 series while singles handicap titles went to key players amid tight competition and prize money.
Paul Zander of Iowa City captured the 190 pound title at the Big Ten wrestling tournament in Bloomington Indiana. His victory earns him a spot in the NCAA tournament. He met his parents in Des Moines as they watched his brother Lloyd win the 185 pound state class A title at the same event. The Zander family celebrated anniversaries and watched Hildebrandt son Bill place third for Tripoli in the state meet.
The snowmobile race scheduled for March 5 is cancelled due to river ice break up making the trail dangerous. The Jaycees will seek to reschedule next winter at an earlier date.
All Joy Be Yours will headline the World Day of Prayer program presented by Grace Lutheran and Faith church ladies. The service Friday evening March 3 at 8 p.m. at Faith United Church of Christ in Tripoli invites all community members. a social hour follows in the church parlors.
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