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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1967
Page
1
County would lose about $22 754 in road funds if the state road use distribution formula is adopted. Towns likely gain while cities and towns receive larger shares. overall county remains in deficit with a projected $3 in funds. Rural areas demand tax relief and warn against higher levies for road maintenance.
The social welfare report shows 133 old age cases with grants totaling 14104 and 892 in medical aid. Five new welfare cases opened, three closed, and payments for aid to dependent, blind, and disabled groups are itemized. Overall state welfare payments dropped 18 from the prior month to 2,434,073.
Tripoli Town Hall hosted a potluck for Senior Citizens Group officers. A. Chapin was named president with Ralph Wikner as vice president, Mrs. Renetta Krueger as secretary, and Edw. Rosenthal as treasurer. Ted sang a selection under A. Chapin's baton, with W. Kirchhoff on piano. A.C. Koengeter led the chorus. The group plans Y games and a May 24 entertainment.
Alized arl Bahlmann was taken to Memorial Hospital Saturday afternoon where he remained a patient.
Reinhardt Schade took his own life at the Bremer County Home on Sunday at age 69. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Rettig Funeral Home with burial at Fremont cemetery. Rev. W. D. Weidler officiated. Born January 25, 1898 in Wittenburg Missouri, he was the son of Robert and Elisabeth Schade and had lived at the Bremer County Home for 30 years. Surviving are two sisters Mrs. Paul Thurm of Denver and Mrs. Edwin Thurm of Waterloo and two brothers Rudolph and Anton of Altenburg Missouri.
August H Bergmann and wife, now at Tripoli Nursing Home, announce a public auction of their residence and household goods Saturday May 6 starting 1 00 p m. Located 1 5 blocks east of Wayside Inn the eight room house on 11 2 lots includes a Kelvinator refrigerator formica table and chairs antique items garden tools and more Terms cash for household goods 20 percent of purchase price due day of sale balance within 30 days for the property Auctioneer Arnold Hexom and American Savings Bank clerk A complete listing appears in the Lenanaiee page of this paper.
Mr and Mrs Phillip Walther were honored at a family dinner to mark their 55th anniversary at the home of their son Fred Walther. Attending were Mr and Mrs August Walther and Charles Walther along with seven children and several grandchildren. The Walthers, long time Denver area residents, now live in Waterloo after retirement.
Friends and colleagues honor Wapsie Valley coach Bob Allen at a Monday May 8 event at the high school. Allen led the Wapsie girls basketball team after coaching Garnaville where his squad won the state title. Proceeds support his hospitalized daughter Gail in Iowa City with several sports exhibitions on the program. Tickets available at local banks in Oran Readlyn Fairbank Oelwein Garnaville and Aurora.
J M Haydon Weather Observer records daily readings at 6 p m except Tuesdays and 12 noon for the week. The sheet notes the times and observer name, listing routine meteorological observations.
Frederika firemen responded to a Tuesday afternoon blaze at the Dale Grahlman farm six miles north of Tripoli. The house was completely gutted and nearly all household possessions were lost. Damage estimate unavailable. Investigators suspect a faulty heating system caused the fire.
Lisa Timmerman one and a half years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leland Timmerman, was rushed to Allen Memorial hospital Waterloo Monday after a peanut or popcorn piece from a May basket lodged in her lung. She returned home Wednesday.
The Tripoli Band Mothers held their final meeting Tuesday evening until school resumes in the fall. Officers elected include Mrs. Robert Schmidt president Mrs. Wm Burrow vice president Mrs. G R Rettig secretary Mrs. Lavern Boeckmann treasurer and Mrs. Floyd Johnson lunch committee.
Des Moines report says Paint Creek Unit of Yellow River Forest saw a 300 percent rise in use over two years. In 1966, 29 154 campers visited, up from 24 118 in 1965. 9 020 in 1964. Eight miles of bridle trails hosted 715 weekend rides, with 303 trail ride club members and 6 large riding-group visitors in 1966. Cars from 21 states and 98 Iowa counties visited the information booth. Three miles of new walking trails were added as part of development programs for better state recreation.
Paul Judisch was admitted to Allen Memorial hospital in Waterloo on Sunday and underwent surgery there on Monday.
The Tripoli Women’s Bowling Association held its annual meeting and election on Thursday. Officers chosen for 1967 1968 are Evelyn Schnieders president Gloria Bruns vice president Jean Magnall secretary treasurer and Nadine Mager sergeant at arms.
Electrician's mate fireman apprentice James A. Westendorf, son of Mr and Mrs Leo F Westendorf of Waverly, serves on the 80,000 ton carrier Kitty Hawk aiding air strikes off Vietnam. The ship, flagship of Commander Task Force 77, houses 5000+ crew and operates as a mobile airfield fortress for the Seventh Fleet.
Rainbow Farm Center in Tripoli IMC prepares a weed and insect spraying service led by Leslie Biermann a pest control graduate. The seven week course included field studies and a seven hour final at IMC Skokie headquarters. The program runs spring to fall for farmers within about 15 miles.
Mr and Mrs Ray Bunger and Wende and Lela Selek attended the Sunday evening showing of The Fantasticks at SCI Cedar Falls. Bruce Bunger served on the student production staff and was part of the chorus.
Bremer county 4 H members must submit animal project reports to the county Extension office by May 15 to be eligible for fair exhibit. Last year’s entries included dairy cattle baby beef swine sheep horses and rabbits with about 525 head of livestock this year and 100 other animals expected.
The annual mother-daughter tea was held Friday evening at St. Matthew's Lutheran church parlors. Prizes honored eldest and youngest mothers, youngest child, most daughters and grandchildren, latest bride, greatest distance, and a door prize. Slides showed Ronald Schnadt’s Hawaii trip. 139 attendees hailed from Orlando, Ottumwa, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Nashua, Sumner, Tripoli, Waverly, Denver, Oran, Allison, Parkersburg and Readlyn.
Norval Wardle of Iowa State University Extension warns outdoor spring work raises tetanus risk from cuts and scratches. Tetanus can enter through any skin break. those not immunized should seek a booster now. Boosters are needed every four to five years to maintain immunity.
Bremer county engineers plans May 8 at 10 00 am for annual main line road maintenance bids. Division I 34 50 miles 13 800 tons class A rock on road 3750 tons crushed and loaded. Division II 27 miles 10 800 tons on road 3750 tons crushed. Division III 26 75 miles 10 700 tons. Division IV 32 25 miles 12 900 tons rock totals.
Sharon Miller and Bruce Bunger are among 146 music students at SCI Cedar Falls taking part in a joint concert chorale and concert band on Sunday May 7 at 8 15 p m in the SCI music hall. Sharon and Bruce participate in the concert chorale group.
Sp4 Danny Brase participated in the going away ceremony for Henry Cabot Lodge last week. Lodge has served as ambassador to Vietnam, where the farewell events occurred.
The Young Homemakers gather at Tripoli Town Hall on Thursday May 11 at 1 30 PM. Mrs Ruth Woodcock presents A Facial topic and Judy Judisch serves as hostess for the meeting.
Kent E Kooi senior at Aplington Community High School has been named a cadet at West Point. Former Tri poli Community Schools pupil and son of Mr and Mrs Edward Kooi, he reports July 3 after earning football and basketball all conference honors, track and baseball letters, National Merit Scholar commendation, and academic scholarships at Central College and Wartburg College.
The Denverette Bowling League capped a 32 week season with a 6:30 banquet at a Waterloo restaurant. Awards honored top teams the Honeysuckles Cattails Tulips Daffy Dills Forget Me Nots Sweet Peas Crocus Daisies. Individual high scores went to Lenehan Williams Johnson Gleason and series led by Lenehan 548 and Williams 537.
Bremer County Highway Department finishes 35 miles of center line restriping with no passing lines as part of safety program. Erection of no passing pennant signs began April 24 and 192 signs will be installed at once, completion in about three weeks. Cedar River bridge approaches at Waverly 80 percent complete, tooling by Dale Upham Construction, with Niemann Construction Co. to place temporary road surfacing soon. Cedar River bridge steel delivery delayed to January 1968 but not expected to affect the June 15 1968 completion date.
THS boys track faced Fredericksburg, who won 584 to 554. Tripoli scorers highlight Bergmann and Ambrose with multiple top finishes including high jump, sprints, distance, and relays. At Comet Relays, Judisch set a new school shot put record and Max Ambrose dominated the 100 yard dash.
The Tripoli Woman's Club will hold a rummage and bake sale at Tripoli Town Hall on Saturday May 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event features used goods and baked items to support club activities.
The Brandenburg Krueger VFW Auxiliary meets Monday evening May 8 at 8 in the Post home. All officers are asked to attend for the installation of new officers.
An estimated 180 persons are expected to attend the eighth annual bowling banquet tonight in the Riviera ball room Janesville starting at 6 30. The banquet recognizes champions of league play at the Tripoli Bowl In and hometown bowl awards. A dance will follow and several door prizes will be awarded.
Tripoli's girls place fourth among eight at North High West Union. Individual results include Meyer winning the 880 yard run and Kelsey taking multiple sprints. team scores total 42 points with strong showings in relays and distance events. They also tied for fifth in a 14 team Monona relay invite. The Panthers head to district competition at MFL with top two finishers advancing to state in Iowa City.
Friends and neighbors aided the Russell Pagel family by plowing 130 acres on Monday May 1 near Sumner. Twenty four plows five discs and two drags were used with thirty one men assisting and twenty six women preparing and serving the meal amid extended illness in the Pagel family.
The United Church Women of Waverly plan their annual May Fellowship day for Friday May 5 at the Methodist church. Coffee at 9 30 with a 10 am service, a nursery for children, and a choral reading He Has the Whole World in His Hands performed by Music and Drama club under Mrs James Coddington. May 5. Bremer county residents invited.
Dr. W. B. Weeber will be out of town Friday and Saturday May 5 and 6. The notice lists his absence for those dates and informs patients to seek alternative arrangements.
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