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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1962
Page
1
Polls open 8 a m to 8 p m on November 4 at 20 locations in Bremer County including School Hall, Legion Hall, Town Hall, and farm sites. Voters choose Republican and Democratic state, district, and county candidates, plus a constitutional amendment question and a proposed method for judicial nominating commissions.
Fremont township trustees in Bremer county Iowa schedule a second vote on a rural fire protection levy. The measure allows a yearly tax up to 1.5 mills to rent and maintain fire apparatus and housing, with funds earmarked for fire services and possibly joint usage with nearby townships or cities. Voting occurs on a separate ballot.
Rev. A I Bernthal bade farewell at St John s Lutheran Denver with a potluck. He accepted Bethlehem Lutheran Greenleaf Kansas pastorate. Family to move May 31. St John s to be served temporarily by Henry Mack, seminary student from Springfield Missouri.
Mr and Mrs Lavern Tegtmeier Mr and Mrs G R Rettig Mr and Mrs Clarence Nerge Dr and Mrs L J Magnall and Mr and Mrs Harold Haverkamp of Waverly attended the state bowling tournament in Dubuque on Saturday and Sunday. The women participated in the event.
The second of three county wide Sabin oral polio vaccination days is set for Friday June 15 in Bremer County. Centers operate in adult venues including Town Hall Tri poli with morning and evening hours. schools are excluded. A complete three dose series costs 25 cents per dose.
The Tripoli Band Mothers host an ice cream social Tuesday evening June 5 starting at 5 30 in North Park. Menu includes barbecued sandwiches potato salad beans cake ice cream and coffee. If rain occurs the event moves to Town Hall.
The Women’s City Bowling Association met Thursday night at Tripoli Bowl-In lounge with 15 members present. The treasurer reported 28.63 for Victory League from piggy bank proceeds. Marlene Drewis and Darlene Biesterfelt were appointed auditing committee. All league officers must hand books to new officers by Aug. 1. fall meeting set for Aug. 1 at Tripoli Town Hall. no league bowling Christmas week due to a tournament for teams with sponsor fees by Aug. 1. league bowling to begin the last week of August.
Dr and Mrs C R Barry attended the state convention of osteopathic physicians and surgeons in Des Moines on Monday and Tuesday, according to local dispatches.
Tripoli volunteer crew was summoned Friday evening when Ray Block s automobile caught fire at the corner of 3rd Ave and 2nd St SE. Defective wiring caused the blaze, with estimated damage around 300 dollars.
Vacation Bible school opened at St. Peter's United Church of Christ with an enrollment of 150. Nursery through Juniors faced a full slate of teachers, including Mrs. Nichols, Mrs. Spier, Linda Haase, and many others. School will close June 8, with a Children's day program scheduled for 10:15 service on June 10. Upper grades feature plaque work, worship centers and bird houses.
Summer driver education students will take part in a car braking demonstration on Thursday June 7 starting at 9 30 am. Farm Bureau Life Insurance Co representatives will conduct the event on the south side of the Tripoli Grade school building. Three tests will show stopping times for speeds of 20 to 25 mph and 40 mph. The public is invited to observe.
Brian Biermann, 11, son of the Romane Biermanns of rural Tripoli, lost a leg when his clothing or body parts were pulled into an auger at the family farm. He was transported to Scholtz Memorial hospital around 4 PM Saturday and underwent emergency amputation just below the knee. He will stay in hospital for several weeks.
The Denver Town and Country Garden Club hosted a spring flower show judged by Mrs. John Kestel of Waterloo with assistants from Cedar Falls. 102 guests signed the register, and 137 entries were exhibited, earning blue red and white ribbons for numerous gardeners including Mrs. Vernon Moeller, Mrs. S. C. Kimm, and Mrs. Leonard Britzman among many others.
St. Pauls United Church of Christ Denver launches a week of events for its 100th anniversary led by Rev. Frank Kroll with May 29 prayer day and May 31 centennial banquet. June 3 features Centennial Sunday with former pastor Rev. Wm. Wuerz and noon luncheon by church women. Rev. Edward Reinhardt preaches at 2 pm and a 3 pm reception follows. Present pastor Rev. Duane A. Meyer oversees the celebration.
Tripoli Community High School plans four summer concerts at Northpark starting 8 00 p m on June 5 June 19 July 3 and July 17 with 60 minute programs. Band practices are Mondays 745 to 900 p m and ice cream socials precede each concert at 530 p m. If rain occurs events move to Tripoli Town Hall.
Tripoli Community School district begins an eight week summer recreation program for children starting Monday June 11 ending August 3. No prior registration needed. attendance on first day will count. Activities include baseball softball soccer volleyball croquet and crafts under supervisors Mrs. L. J. Magnall Richard Opheim and assistants Laura Hurmence Connie Schmidt. South Park age 8 and up hosts day plans. North Park handles ages 5-8. Schedule details per weekday with age group allocation and tentative changes by officials.
About 70 youngsters attend Vacation Bible School at St. John’s Lutheran Church Crane Creek for a two week session led by Rev. George Gundel. Teaching staff include Kindergarten Gladys Blasberg and Mrs. Geo J Gundel Primary Bonnie Moeller Junior Margene Schuldt Verdine Boevers Intermediate Carla Zander with Rev. George J Gundel assisting.
The Dari-Ette Club will provide curb service daily from 7 to 11 p m beginning June 1. The note lists hours and start date with an approximate year implied by the source.
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