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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1972
Page
1
Fragmentary notes indicate fish kill events on the Cedar River affecting catfish bullheads bass and pike fry in several reservoir areas. Officials note water conditions and recent reports from area officers with ongoing population assessments.
Manis Avenson announces his bid for the Fifteenth Legislative District. He holds a bachelor’s in political science from State University and is a history student at the University of Northern Iowa in Oelwein. His wife, a graduate of a local high school, is active in PTO work. They have two children and attend a Lutheran church. He cites highway funding, education, and rural economic development as key issues and plans a door-to-door campaign across Bremer Chickasaw and Winneshiek townships.
The Tripoli unity Chest held its annual meeting electing two new board directors to replace incumbents Wm. Seelhammer and Karl Ly. Newly elected for one year terms were Mrs. Vethe and Vern House. Richard Milius was named president with Vernon as vice president, Mrs. Kuethe as secretary, and Vern Bolte as treasurer. Bremer selected as 1972 chairman.
A group sale scheduled for Saturday May 13 runs from 9 to 4 pm at 205 Sievers Street in Tripoli. Proceeds support local community funds.
Regular dinner of Tri poli Commercial Club will be held Monday May 15 at the town hall. 7:00 PM dinner served by Faith United Church of Christ. Guest speaker R Dean Moore state Lions secretary treasurer will discuss Lionism benefits to a community.
Tripoli VFW Post and Auxiliary will host the Third District meeting on Saturday May 13. Registration starts 9 30 am at the Post Home for both VFW and Auxiliary members. Dinner at noon by the local Auxiliary at Maple Hills Country Club. Meetings follow with lunch after. Department representatives include VFW state commander Paul B. Brown and past department auxiliary president Alice Lynch.
St Johns Lutheran Crane Creek and Grace Lutheran Tripoli announce a joint vesper service for Ascension Day on Thursday May 11 at 8:00 p.m. at Crane Creek Church. Pastor Geo J. Gundel will conduct the service and Pastor Glenn Kappelmann will deliver the message.
The Iowa Conservation Commission in Des Moines approved a policy allowing public mushrooming in state parks and lands under its jurisdiction. Removal of plant life was previously illegal, and the change aims to protect wildflowers and other flora. Restricted areas remain off limits.
Tripoli Commercial Club harvest festival committee decided not to hold a harvest festival this year. Sumner’s centennial observance dates were too close to Tripoli’s planned festival, prompting the cancellation.
Malinda Fink, 77, of Tripoli, selected by the Black Hawk Chapter of the National MS Society as MS Mother of the Year. The honor honors her 22 years with multiple sclerosis among 105 regional patients. she is mother to four, grandmother to 18, and great grandmother to one, with ties to the Tripoli area, post office service, and Faith United Church of Christ activities.
The MS Society, founded in 1946, conducts national and international research to cure multiple sclerosis. It aims to raise 10 million dollars by 1973 through a nationwide drive from Mother's Day to Father's Day, with about 60 percent remaining in local chapters.
Baccalaureate service for fifty eight graduating seniors at Tri pol i Community School will be held Sunday May 14 at 8 00 p.m. in the high school auditorium Area pastors including Rev LaVerne Sova Rev Glenn Kappelmann and Rev Wayne Kamm will participate Kamm will deliver the sermon It That All There Is A processional and recessional will be played by Lori Chapin and a mixed chorus will perform Names of seniors are listed Commencement exercises for the class of 1972 will be Thursday May 18 in the high school auditorium
St Paul Lutheran Siegel church women host a bake sale at Klemp's Plumbing and Heating starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday May 13. Proceeds support church programs.
The Tripoli Junior High Music Department presents its first annual Spring Concert on May 15 at 8 00 p m in the high school auditorium. The Eighth Grade Chorus performs Talk to the Animals Marvelous Toy and the theme from Billy Jack. The Seventh Grade Chorus sings You're a Good Man Charlie Brown and Scarborough Fair. Instrumental and stage bands play Days of Glory Toy Symphony West Side Story Down Home Alfie Yesterday and The Swizzler. Admission is free and open to the public.
Bremer County will distribute supplemental foods to all children under five and to pregnant and nursing mothers certified by a nurse or doctor. The event runs Wednesday May 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tripoli Town Hall.
One hundred ninety attend the mother-daughter tea at Faith United Church of Christ on Sunday. Presentations go to Anna Kirchhoff oldest grandmother, Charles Ganske youngest grandmother, Randy Drewis mother with the most daughters and granddaughters, Becky Sassman daughter with the most buttons, and Leon Kleiss Humboldt who traveled the farthest.
A Tripoli meeting discussed whether to retain the local Red Cross chapter. Interest supported keeping the chapter with a reorganization date set for July 1, prior to its charter renewal.
Fayette attorney John Hofmeyer announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination to represent the new Fifteenth Iowa House district. A long time Fayette lawyer and city attorney, Hofmeyer is married with two sons and holds degrees from Iowa State and the University of Iowa Law School. He serves on the Fayette County Board of Education and the United Methodist Church and has held numerous legal and civic roles.
Tripoli 1972 cancer fund drive chairwoman Mrs. Erhardt Lahmann reports more than $700 collected and thanks all solicitors and donors. Contributions can still be made at the American Savings Bank in Tripoli.
Bill Schult of Waverly was chosen president of the Iowa Jaycees at the State convention in Davenport April 5 to 7. He owns the Montgomery Ward Store in Waverly and is married to Joyce with two children, Bill Jr. and Amber Lynn. Alex Karras delivered the keynote speech. Attending delegates included the Heinemanns, the Bremers, and the Schwarzes.
Dr L J Magnall visited Cedar Rapids on Tuesday to attend the Eastern Iowa Veterinary Clinic session. He participated in professional discussions and engagements with colleagues from the regional veterinary community.
LeeRoy Bonorden the city feature and farm editor of the Oelwein Daily Register earned AP recognition in the Iowa Associated Press Managing Editors contest. He placed first and second in feature writing and was runner up in the Max Namen sweepstakes. He is the son of Mrs. Ina Bonorden.
A local resident from Ette County participates actively in public life as a member of the Lions Club and the American Legion, highlighting ongoing civic engagement in the community.
Tripoli leads with 173 as Jim Fink and Paul Miller share medalist honors in a 173 183 200 scoreline over Clarksville and Rockford. May 5 Sumner doubles: Cresco second 171 hosting Aces 168, Tripoli last 182. Tripoli Jesup dual ends 184 tie. Tripoli girls win 253 total over Rockford. Upcoming THS meets May 12 13 sectional and May 22 New Hampton girls.
The Tripoli Community Schools Vocal and Instrumental Music Depts earned top honors at the State Large Group Contest held May 6 in Delhi with Division I ratings for Mixed Chorus Girls Glee and Boys Glee and Division II for Concert Band.
Tripoli finishes fourth with 45 points at the Cedar-Wapsie Conference Meet held Monday at Turkey Valley. Denver wins, South Winneshiek second, Jesup third. Turkey Valley, Dunkerton, Fredericksburg, and Wapsie Valley also compete. Dan Boeckmann leads with 9 place finishes including 880 and 880 relay wins and a new conference mark in the 880 Run. Upcoming: district at UNI May 12, quadrangular at West Union May 16, state May 27.
Raymond French was admitted to University Hospital in Iowa City on Monday for unspecified medical care.
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