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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1952
Page
4
The Tripoli Leader, published weekly, lists subscription rates of four dollars per year in-state and three fifty elsewhere. It is the official newspaper of Bremer County and the Town of Tripoli with Lee Peacock as publisher.
Mandel Kramer and Edward Fink two northeast Iowa bowlers will enter the American Bowling Congress tournament in Milwaukee Wisconsin. They head there Friday to bowl Friday evening and Saturday in teams doubles and singles. The Tripoli team includes Kramer Fink and four New Hampton bowlers. The national event will draw about 80,000 bowlers from across the country.
Lawrence Moeller and Mrs. Moeller were in Rochester Friday as she completed several days of observation and treatment at a clinic. Mrs. Moeller is much improved and back at her produce office.
Bremer county grand jury met Tuesday morning and received new evidence from County Attorney Robert B. Love in the case against John Karasch, Horton tavern keeper, charged with selling beer to a minor after a December fatal crash near Plainfield that killed three youths. The jury returned no true bill due to insufficient evidence and will review similar evidence against Lawrence Heinemann, Denver tavern operator.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Wehling and Carol were business callers in Oelwein Wednesday afternoon. Dale Wehling and others visited in Tripoli at the Ludwig home. Dale and Carol joined Friday evening gatherings for Mr Ludwig s birthday. Dale visited Arnold Platte s home midweek. Sunday afternoon guests included Dale and Carol at Vernon Moeller s in Denver for Jimmy s birthday. Paul Strottmann and family called on Clarence Wehling Monday. Edwin Geneke Judy Bruce Elmer Platte and spouses visited Arnold Platte s home Sunday evening. Gat the slang word for gun traces to the Gatling gun used before the modern machine gun.
Iowa election law reviews show nomination papers can bar candidates from state ballots for duplicate signatures and improper signatories. Reports cite two-year focus, disqualifications, and calls for legislative action as officials discuss signature integrity and signer limits.
Postmasters will discontinue the 10 percent charge on postal cards starting March 22 and sell all cards at face value. Every postal card will cost two cents regardless of quantity. The surcharge law took effect January 1 1952 and was repealed because buyers clustered purchases in lots of 49 to dodge the levy.
Carl and Mrs. Oltrogges celebrate a golden wedding with a Sunday 2:00 p.m. church reception in Readlyn Zion Lutheran parlors for family and relatives and an open house at their home Monday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Biz E Bees 4 H club met at Geraldine Lohmann s home with 10 on roll. March 14 family night was canceled and a May after school picnic was proposed. Discussion covered a Luther Leagues basketball team and other business. Ann Huck presented a Constable painting study and Marlene Tegtmeier demonstrated how wall colors affect rooms. Hostess duties were shared by Pauline Bung er Janice Davis.
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