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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1966
Page
1
Bremer County Supervisors opened bids for four trucks including two heavy duty cabs and two pickups from Waverly bidders. Jarcho Motor topped apparent low bids on three vehicles with trade-ins, while Steege Motors and Vriezelaar Motor competed for the final 2-ton pickup.
Wapsie Sportsmen's Club plants over 5200 saplings in designated farm areas sourced from the Iowa Conservation Commission. Plants were supervised by Dean Dalziel at Sweet Marsh Area with saplings including red pine white pine ninebark and honeysuckle to provide shelter and habitat for wildlife in coming years.
James Judas of Denver has been appointed fish and game officer and will enter a six weeks training period. He will receive a territory assignment after completing training.
A service Sunday Eve honors the class of 1966 at Tri-Hi Community School with Rev. Robert Truit delivering the sermon Job Work or Vocation. May 15 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Commencement for the 61 member class on May 29 at 8 p.m. lists Diane Bergmann to Neysa Youngblood among graduates.
Tripoli Volunteer Fire Department voted two new members at the Monday meeting. Names are Kenneth Burrow and Richard Og, whose selections will go to the town council for approval. The new hires replace Douglas Kuker and Larry, who recently left for Cedar Rapids and resigned.
Readlyn Public Library has received its allotment of several boxes of books as part of the East lawn Library Cooperative in book exchange. The cooperative includes 34 Northeast Iowa libraries and exchanges fiction for adults and reading materials for children on a cooperative basis. Cedar Falls Public Library leads the cooperation.
A voluntary vehicle safety check happened in Tripoli Saturday with 393 miles checked in a day session. Jaycee committee airman Dol Jaycee chapter reported autos and trucks with faulty equipment. 10 needed rechecks and seat belts were inspected with a few passes noted.
Mrs Walter Hinrichs was admitted to Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo on Wednesday and underwent surgery Friday.
Readlyn Jaycees plan a sandbox drive in Readlyn. People wanting a sandbox filled should contact Vic's Food Market Wolffs' Service Station or Bob Ungs. After hours call 279 3344 Readlyn.
Roland H Lamb aged 45 of Waterloo died Thursday at Veterans Hospital Iowa City from heart disease. He was born Sept 19 1920 in Waterloo served in World War II and worked at Waterloo Boat and Motor Co. Survived by his mother a brother three sisters and one nephew. Funeral services were held Saturday at First Lutheran Waterloo with burial in Grace Lutheran cemetery.
Last rites for John E. Witmer who died May 7 were held Tuesday at St. Paul s United Church of Christ in Denver. The Rev E Eugene Wetzel officiated and burial followed in Pine Hill cemetery Des Moines. Casket bearers included Robert Witmer Kenneth Clark Burrel Wilder Bert Elliott Alvin Bader and John Witmer. Matthias Abbas Funeral Home Denver directed arrangements.
Tripoli Town Council approves buying a new resuscitator for the Tripoli Fire Department at 295 dollars. The device is now in use and on call for emergencies.
A new rescuscitator replaces the 1957 ency unit. The old device goes to factory inspection and reconditioning before use on smoke call victims. The new unit stays at the fire station for emergencies and is not on trucks. To summon aid call Tripoli fire number 882 4291. The device weighs less and is simpler, improving efficiency.
Mary Biesterfelt 14 of Cedar Falls, formerly Tripoli, was hospitalized Saturday after falling from her bicycle and hitting a moving pickup truck. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Biesterfelt.
Tripoli Commercial Club schedules its regular meeting for Monday May 16 at Town Hall with a 7 PM dinner served by Faith United Church of Christ ladies. Attendance committee will handle dinner reservations.
Waterloo area voters prepare for nine district races in the Vocational Tech School Board election on May 19. Filing closed April 29 with candidates including Earl R. Bellis of Fairbank and Emil A. Koch of Plainfield. Terms to be set by lot, three three-year, three two-year, and three one-year seats.
The Conservation Commission announced the purchase of nearly 300 acres for a Bellevue recreation area, extending Bellevue State Park with bluff views along the Mississippi. Plans include camping and picnicking facilities and a 39 month option on adjoining land.
Several Tripoli bowlers earned prizes in the 13th annual VFW state bowling tournament held March 13 through April 3 at Fort Dodge. Dan Mast placed ninth in Men’s Singles with a 670 series. Vernon Kirchhoff 37th with 638. Leo Towne 73rd with 624. Bob 624 also 74th. Wes Bockhaus and Duane Holm were 35th in Men’s Doubles with 1215 series. Margaret Fink was 26th in Women’s Singles with 609 and 8th in Women’s All-events with 1808 pins.
Greg's Barber Shop in Tripoli will be closed from May 21 through June 7 for unspecified repairs or maintenance.
Tripoli Jaycees sponsor a Junior Champ track meet at THS athletic field on Sunday May 22. Two divisions exist: intermediate 15 by July 8 to 16 by Aug 25 and senior up to 18 by Sept 1. Events include sprints distance jumps hurdles and throws with first place earning state meet eligibility and ribbons for all placers. Entry deadline May 20 via Wm. D. Kuker and Dave Van Ahn.
The Tripoli Jaycee chapter sponsors a teen hop on Saturday May 14 from 8 00 to 11 00 p m at the Town Hall Admission is 50 cents Music by Starlight Five
Dr. W. B. Weeber will be away from town for two weeks starting June 7 and ending June 22. He will be unavailable during this period.
The Woman's Club will meet Wednesday evening May 18 at 7 30 in the Tripoli Town Hall. Mrs W B Wee ber will present Forward Steps in Health and Welfare. Hostesses are Mrs L J Magnall and Mrs E W Kirch hoff.
Sumner hosts a triangular track meet Friday May 13 at the athletic field with teams from Tripoli and MFL Monona. Field events begin 6 30 p m and running events follow at 7 p m inviting fans new to track to attend and see the sport in action.
Bremer county attorney Phil Gross announces his candidacy for re election pledging continued diligent law enforcement to stem the rising crime rate in Iowa He thanks Bremer county voters for past support.
Tripoli Boy Scouts will collect goodwill bags on Saturday May 14 residents should place bags where scouts can see them for collection
The Young Homemakers group will gather Thursday May 12 at 1 30 p m in the Bremer county Extension meeting room. Hostess Mrs Gary Heineman and demonstrators Mrs Jack Deyo and Mrs Gary Heineman will present a refinement demonstration titled Refinishing.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Judisch visited Wednesday evening with patient Wilbert Brase at Mercy hospital in Waverly.
Representatives of Waltz Studios in Des Moines will be at the Tripoli Town Hall on Saturday May 14 from 12 30 to 4 30 p m with proofs of children pictures taken for publication in future issues of the Tripoli Leader Parents of the children invited to view proofs and told they are not obligated to buy any pictures but may purchase any combination if they wish to do so
THS track team placed sixth at the Osage district meet scoring 19 points led by Tripoli athletes Max Ambrose first in the 220 yard dash and Gene Dettmer second in the mile. Ambrose, Dettmer and teammates earned state berths with their district performances.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Grace Lutheran church for Elmer J. Haverkamp 47 who died Friday at Veterans hospital Iowa City from injuries suffered in a two car accident April 24. Interment was in the church cemetery with military graveside rites. He served 51 months in the U S Army and earned a Silver Star in the European Theatre. Surviving: father Julius Haverkamp Delton Mich five brothers LaVern Tripoli Er win Marvin Sumner Rich ard Independence and Harold Waverly two sisters Mrs Mervyn Meier Cedar Falls and Mrs Calvin Meihost Waterloo. Funeral Home in charge.
Robert Holm of West Union and Duane Holm attended a State Farm Insurance meeting in Cedar Falls on Tuesday with other attendees present.
A Readlyn area woman, Loren Piehl, 19, died when her 1963 Rambler collided head on with a 1956 Cadillac driven by Mrs. Herbert E. Blume of Tripoli on Highway Three. Blume survived with fractures and injuries. Piehl pulled into the path of an oncoming car near a parked truck. Funeral services for Piehl were held in Readlyn and Wellman with burial in Wellman cemetery. survivors include her husband and parents.
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