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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1972
Page
4
Local weekly page from Tripoli Iowa dated May 24 1972 features community notices and brief local items. Includes announcements of town events, school activities, and municipal notes reflecting small town life.
Sincere thanks to neighbors and friends in Frederika and to other friends and relatives for cards, visits and gifts in observance of my birthday. Special thanks to Pastor Gronewold for his visit and devotions, Mrs Anna Kelling.
The State Leadership Conference will run July 24 29 at the State 4 H Camping Center near Madrid. About 250 delegates, mostly 4 H members, from youth groups can attend for 45 dollars covering meals and materials.
Iowa State University extension food technologist Bill LaGrange warns that up to 10 million food borne illness cases occur yearly from poor handling. He urges buying refrigeration items last, returning home promptly, and keeping cold foods below 40 degrees to prevent bacteria growth and flavor loss.
The Waterloo Social Security Office will relocate to 904 W. 4th St on Thursday May 18. District manager Vernon S Meyer says the larger facility offers more privacy and future expansion while featuring a 24 space off street parking lot with one way traffic from Fourth to Allen streets. To avoid delays during moving days May 17 and 18 visitors are urged to not call or visit the office but hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and a dedication is planned later in summer.
The Bremer County Tuberculosis and Health Association held its annual dinner Monday April 24 with 46 guests. M M Rogers opened the meeting and introduced the board and chairs. Mervin Price of Des Moines spoke as the new Iowa executive director. Certificates and pins recognized long service, including ten years for Clayton O’Brien and additional honors for Mrs. Charles Bye, Mrs. Emil Thoms, Mrs. Gordon Foster, and Mrs. Earl Rommell.
Iowa 4‑H dairy production contest entries must be submitted by July 1 per Dale Shires Bremer County extension director. Eligibility requires cows to complete a 305 day lactation by entry date. Entries needed for Iowa State Fair 4‑H show.
Mike Harms son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Harms receives a wrestling letter for the 1971 72 school year at North Iowa Area Community College Mason City.
A large turnout at the Cub Scout picnic saw members of Pack 32 receive Bobcat pins. Award recipients included Dwight Haverkamp Randy Sanderson Jay Brase Thomas Waterman James Destival Tim Bunce Bruce Pavelec Bruce Gronemeyer Brian Bahlman Matt Warner Brad Albrecht Marty Bahlman and others earning bear and wolf awards. The group will join Memorial Day Services this year meeting at the VFW at 9 30 am on May 29.
About 1 500 attended the Waldorf College commencement in Forest City on May 14 as 208 graduates received degrees. Dr Raymond Olson former president of California Lutheran College and Waldorf alumnus gave the address What Are You Really After He received the Alumni Distinguished Service Award. Notable graduates include Marilyn Blume magna cum laude and Marlin Weidler of Tripoli.
St. John's American Lutheran Church in Crane Creek announced 1972 Vacation Bible School dates. Sessions run May 30 to June 9 each morning from 9:00 to 11:30 with Children's Day on June 11. Teaching staff includes Katherine Beevers, Peggy Edwards, Debra Edwards, Judy Schuldt.
The Tripoli Woman's Club held its installation evening with new county officers and local leaders sworn in. Mrs. Dat president, Mrs Ronald vice president, Mrs V d D secretary, and Mrs Laer muller treasurer were installed. The club planned bulletin board, food scale for the Nursing Home, and acoustic ceiling upgrade, plus a tour of the Elias Pardee home.
Miss Joyce Chalupsk was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower Sunday at the K H Hoppenwor with Mrs David Foels and Mrs Ray Dietz hosting. Attendees included guests from Cedar Rapids Waterloo poli. The bride to be Joyce Chalupsky is set to wed Jeff Worth on May 27 at 2 pm at First Baptist Church Rapids. Civilization began why first man asked why will end when the last man asks why.
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