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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1968
Page
1
At about 9:00 p m local authorities responded to a fishing accident near Sweet’s Marsh where two fishermen, Paul Waverly and Ev Tripoli, needed assistance. Rescue boats arrived and pulled them from hazards near the edge, aided by Leo, Sumner, and Fredericksburg crew members.
Safety officials urge increasing corner payment to ten dollars per acre from the 1968 level to reduce accidents on rural roads. The plan, discussed with Iowa State College affiliates, would compensate farmers who place field corners back from intersections, with a half corner recognized for practice. Officials say the measure targets safer plots, citing previous collisions and rising rural traffic dangers.
Lar Yer 21, son of Mr and Mrs Kammeyer, promoted to Army rank and assigned to the 225th Aviation Brigade Iron Battalion near Binh, Vietnam. He entered service in 1967 after graduating in 1965 from Community High Trades.
The Bremer County Tourism Association completed an evening of work at the Tripoli Town Hall on April 24. Ten attractions were recommended for a regional county map to be published soon, including Alcock, Albert Brandt, Seven Bridges, North Woods, Cedar Bend state preserve, Sweet's Marsh, two museums, the Radar Base, and Heavenly Daze Antiques. The group plans a narrated slide set for county attractions and hopes to fill board vacancies at the May 22 meeting in Tripoli.
The Young Homemakers announce a May 9 meeting at 1 30 p m in Town Hall with Kermit Bjorge giving a life like dummy demonstration on mouth to mouth resuscitation. Visitors welcome and a baby sitter will be available. May hostess is Vernelle Nicoll. members should bring money from sold cards.
Ruth Maurer returns from Spain after three years with daughter and son in law Major C. H. Moss and Mrs Moss. Moss plans to join family in the United States in July as he continues service at Scott Air Force Base. Mrs Maurer visits S. A. Maurer household.
At a special Tripoli Area Recreation meeting in Town Hall members discussed options as 158 families have signed pledges, 92 short of the goal. A May 15 deadline triggers elimination of the swimming pool from the project and refunds to those not interested in golf and club house. The group may back a petition to the town council for a municipal pool and urge talks between council and school board on the pool.
Tripoli group elects officers for the 1968 69 season with Evelyn Schnieders as president Joyce Deyo as vice president Jean Magnall as secretary treasurer and Nadine Mager as sergeant at arms. Members urged to recruit more women bowlers for next year.
Dr Selig Korson superintendent announces the tenth annual open house at Independence Mental Health Institute. On Sunday May 5 from 1230 to 430 p m visitors can tour the facility with patients acting as hosts and guides, refreshments provided, and parking arranged. Registration at the main administration building will provide hospital information.
The Young Homemakers Club sponsors a bus tour to the Amana Colonies on Thursday June 20. The bus fare runs about 4 to 5 dollars and does not include the noon meal. Interested ladies may contact Mrs. Hildebrandt Meyer or Bockhaus with reservations due by May 29.
U S Army Pfc James R Wolff 20 son of Mr and Mrs Arthur H Wolff Readlyn assigned as a microwave radio repairman with the 442nd Signal Battalion in Thailand in this U S Army dispatch from Thailand.
Travis Hildebrandt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hildebrandt, is discharged from St Francis Hospital Water loo after a week-long hospitalization.
Mrs. Caroline Towne came home to Waverly Saturday after a weeklong hospital stay at Mercy hospital.
Notice states Dr. W. B. Weeber will be out of town Thursday and Friday May 2 and 3 to attend cardiac clinical sessions at the Mayo Clinic.
Interstate Power Co began the $21,000 reconstruction Feb 5 and moves into the final 10 days as crews work with live wires to keep service continuous. The work adds a new feeder from the substation, splits the system into two sections, and upgrades Main Street and residential areas with new poles and heavier wire for reliability and beautification.
Edwin Zander arrived at the University Hospital in Iowa City on Saturday for observation. His address is OTC 22 University Hospital, Iowa City.
Bremer County supervisors approve a new policy for purchasing right-of-way land for secondary roads. Payout adjusts from 3x assessed value to 1.3x fair market value. Fence removal payments change to 0.50 per rod plus 1.50 for barbed wire and 2.00 for woven wire if fences are rebuilt within one year. Estimated cost rise 15 to 20 percent. Ev ers Bros. Construction plans asphalt plant setup at Fairbank Quarry for seven miles of Buck Creek road paving. start time hinges on Iowa Highway Commission trial mix, aim May 8, project to finish in about four days. Stockwell Bridge deck work advances. first half poured, traffic expected soon after May 15.
Bremer County reports March sales of series E and H bonds plus freedom shares totaling 33 933 dollars. Three month Bremer total reaches 183 506 dollars equal to 23 percent of the 1968 goal. Statewide March sales total 7 310 755 dollars with a three month total of 26 218 054 dollars for 24 percent of quota.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Leistikow of Fairbank returned Tuesday from a Florida winter stay and toured the western states during their trip.
Mrs Joy Rohm president of the Iowa Republican workshop may challenge Rep H R Gross as an at large delegate to the Republican national convention in Miami Beach. Delegates initially named Rohm, but a floor vote substituted Gross by a narrow margin. Rohm may appeal to the Republican State Central Committee or pursue a lawsuit.
The article urges gardeners in Tripoli to plant gladiolus bulbs this week to ensure blooms for the upcoming flower show. It notes continued care for roses and other flowers used in arrangements and mentions the Harvest Festival is set for July 15-16 on Monday and Tuesday.
St. John's Lutheran church of the Missouri Synod in Denver will hold groundbreaking for a new church Sunday May 5. Special services follow at the building site south of the water tower after the 10:00 a.m. service. The structure includes a basement, educational facilities, and a nave for 243. construction starts immediately. Tri-Square Builders of Hudson is the contractor.
Tripoli varsity track team defeated Jesup 100 to 34 in a dual meet on Thursday. Event winners included 320 shuttle-hurdle relay and distance medley for Tripoli, multiple firsts by Tammy Kelsey Carma Fink Sue Plegenkuhle and Jane Rathbone, with several second place finishes by Barb Schmidt Roxie Wattenburg and others. The meet lists numerous event results across sprints relays hurdles and throws.
Max Ambrose, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Ambrose, is hospitalized at Allen Memorial in Waterloo after a torn tendon in his leg during a track meet in Monona Saturday afternoon. He underwent surgery Saturday evening.
Mr and Mrs Robert Fink attended the third district VFW meeting in Mason City on Saturday. Paul Anhalt of the Tripoli Post was elected senior vice commander. Margaret Fink was named flag bearer and Delores Anhalt as patriotic instructor.
Weather data logs list daily readings taken at six p m except Tuesday with noon measurements by J M Haydon Weather Observer.
THS placed fourth at Monona as 10 schools competed. Max Ambrose suffered a ruptured Achilles and underwent surgery at Allen Memorial hospital. He posted a 10.3 in qualifying and THS set two school records, Jim Rathe with 46 9 34 inches in shot and a 3 45 3 mile relay mark.
The Jaycee Wives group will gather on May 6 at 7 30 in the home of Marilyn Larson. A button-earring theme will be featured.
A string of visits to Tripoli Nursing Home and area families is noted. Paul Zander and Dennis Boo ram of Waverly visited August Pries Tuesday evening. Verla Panek and the Zanders joined on Wednesday. Rev. G. J. Gundel conducted vesper service and Mrs. C. Buchholz played organ. Several local residents and relatives stopped by to visit across Friday and Saturday, including Maynard Klemp’s group and Mary Brase’s family.
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