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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1972
Page
1
November 13 and 19, 1972 public meetings at the high school will discuss a 700000 bond proposal to fund a new middle school for grades 6 through 8, a multipurpose room, lunch program, and expanded facilities including shop space, dressing rooms, commons, and wrestling room.
Glenn Kappelmann receives a $300 Lutheran Life and Health In-Forans seminar fund award. About 250 pastors are expected to participate in the program at Grace Church beginning January 10 in Aston. The event runs 10:00 am with worship services and ongoing support for pastors.
Kalkbrenner, son of Kalkbrenner, assistant at Crocker Bank here, was named assistant vice president at the Golden Gateway branch. Howard R. Wagner, senior vice president and manager, announced the appointment. Kalkbrenner previously served at the Iowa bank and in San Francisco offices.
A Bremer County group meets to organize a heart screening for third graders. Members include James Rathe and James Lahmann with local elementary principals guiding the program. The initiative, set to begin in January, targets 00 districts and will mail checks and forms to parents upon approval.
The Den sponsors a 1972 lighting contest in Denver rounding area. S registrations due by December 10 at Denver places. Judging on December 16 with five prizes awarded.
St Pauls Ladies Aid of Artesian will hold a bake sale at Klemp s Plumbing and Heating on Saturday November 18 at 10 am. Proceeds support the group s community charity efforts.
Donations to the Tripoli Community Chest total $1,821, campaign chairman Duane Bremer says 76 percent of the $2,400 goal has been reached. Cards were mailed to non residents and are expected back next week to close the drive.
The Tripoli Jaycees plan a trap shoot on Sunday November 19 at 1 30 p m behind Tripoli Feed and Grain in Tripoli.
At their regular meeting last Thursday the ALCM of Crane Creek elected their officers for the coming year with President Burton Roevers Vice Meusieers Arnold Stromer Secretary Gerald Liddle Treasurer Merlyn Heidemann Chaplain Otto Buenger Buying Committee Merlyn Heidemann and Arnold Stromer
Seven members attended the November 8 meeting at Town Hall. Library readers for December are Gayle Bahlman Liz Klein and Sheryl Drewis. The Christmas party will be at Nines Waterloo with a $2 gift exchange. Departure is 11 15 from Town Hall weather backup December 20. Call officers if you cannot attend. Gayle Bahlman spoke on Locked Door Living. Connie Finder was hostess.
Walter C. Fergemann 82 died November 11 at Allen hospital Waterloo. Funeral: Grace Lutheran Church Tuesday at 2 pm with Rev. Glenn Kappelmann officiating. Burial in Grace Cemetery. Survivors include nieces and nephews. wife Laura Selek preceded him in death. Born Wells Minnesota November 19, 1889 to Peter and Anna Fergemann. They ran a cafe in Tripoli for years. He was survived by siblings, parents, and wife.
Ted Debel entered Allen Hospital in Waterloo on a Sunday afternoon, with a brief report noting his admission. The article provides limited details beyond the hospitalization event.
Mrs. Malinda Fink returned to the nursing home Friday after surgery at Waverly hospital.
Cedar-Wapsie coaches announce all conference selections with Tri poli and Turkey Valley each placing five first team players. Panthers earn five first team spots including Paul Miller Ed Renner Spencer Holm Murray Holm and Dan Kuecker. Second team honors also noted for multiple players across Wapsie Valley Tripoli South Winneshiek Denver Jessup and Fredericksburg.
Tripoli High School faced Iowa City Regina in a class 2A state playoff in Tama. Regina won 23 to 16 in triple overtime after a disputed first overtime field goal. Tripoli finished 8 1 with an 8 0 Cedar Wapsie Conference record and were hampered by injuries to Jeff Watermann and Duane Meihost.
An observer contends Regina's field goal was clearly outside the upright by about two feet. He criticizes the head referee for a delayed decision and for not consulting fellow officials, claiming poor position affected the call.
Most valuable back recognition went to Spencer Holm of Tripoli and the most valuable lineman went to Charles Downs of Turkey Valley. Area players Alan Kuboushek Ron Bergmann Carl Zander Marv Mihm Gary Schlemann Rick Venem Lonie Humpal Duane Meihost Keith Kleve Terry Petrick Jeff Schutte were noted as backs and linemen from South Winn Tripoli Jesup Wapsie Valley Turkey Valley with regional acknowledgment.
A special Maple Hills sharehold ers meeting at Maple Hills Country Club discussed funding options to cover year end FHA payments. The board voted to form a 15 member committee to solicit donations from 222 certificate holders and rescinded a prior plan for a $30 assessment.
Tripoli Commercial Club will hold its regular dinner meeting Monday November 20 at the town hall with a 7 30 o'clock dinner served by Faith Church ladies. It is the annual officer election meeting with a nominating committee appointed and an attendance committee handling reservations. Members needing to attend should contact Ray Bunger by Saturday noon.
The Northeast Iowa Genealogical Society will meet on Tuesday November 21 at the Museum of History and Science in Waterloo Iowa. The program includes a business meeting and a hands on workshop for anyone interested in ancestors and family trees.
Mrs Otto Buenger entered Allen hospital in Waterloo at Monday noon for observation and treatment.
Iowa Highway Patrol license examiners will staff the town hall on Saturday November 18 from 8 a.m. to noon. Renewals issued by noon, tests given until 11 a.m. Only. The team will not return to Tripoli until December 16.
Tripoli Community High School hosted an eight team girls jamboree with two team pairings per game. Results include MFL over Denver 29 16 Fredericksburg over Sumner 27 15 Allison-Bristow over Tripoli 28 25 and a 24 24 tie between Wapsie Valley and Greene. Tripoli scorers were Ann Fink 15 Micki Biermann 6 Marilyn Pries 3 Jane Mahlstedt 1. High scorer Barb Mosher led Allison B with 12.
The tripoli town clerk's office is open 1 to 4 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays except holidays. For urgent matters the clerk can be reached on weekdays at 882 3283 or 882 3386. F. J. Biesterfelt, town clerk.
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