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Newspaper

Tripoli Leader

Location

Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1971

Page

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Farmers Home Administration aims for large farm credit in fiscal year 1972

State Director R Pim announced that more than 23 million in government and private loans will be available to farmers in 1972 through a cooperative effort with the Farmers Home Administration and commercial lenders. The plan blends government and private funds for farm ownership and operating loans, with private lenders first in line for collateral.

Pim Farmers Home Administration Ving Nixon National Ning Lion Farm Ple Farmers Home Adinistration

Ettes Sponsor Flower Show in Denver Gym

Jaycee-Ettes will sponsor a 1stmas Flower Design Show at Denver High School Gym Monday evening November 29 at 7 30. Proceeds go to buy hanging baskets for downtown Denver Streets. The show titled Holly Fantasy offers door prizes and refreshments. Admission is 1.00 for adults and 50 cents for children twelve and under. Tickets available from any Eette member or Ecker’s Flowers.

Denver den- Jaycee-Ettes Bob- Ecker Ecker Waverly Ecker’s

Farm Bureau Delegates Named for Chicago Convention

Delegates to represent four Farm Bureau groups were chosen on November 17 at the Iowa Bureau Convention. Among those selected was K. H. Hoparth of Tripoli. The Chicago convention will be held December 5 to 9.

4 Farm Bureau Ama Farm Bureau Chicago Iowa

Gebert couple to celebrate 60th anniversary

Mr and Mrs Herman Gebert will observe their 60th wedding anniversary at the home of their daughter Mrs Florence Henninger 540 Kirkwood Ave Waterloo Iowa 50701. Open house from 2 to 4 on Saturday Nov 27 hosted by their nine children Elmer Gebert Deer Creek Minnesota Mrs Wayne Wilen Berwyn Illinois Lawrence Gebert Waterloo Iowa Mrs Robert Pruitt Rochester New York Floyd Gebert Great Falls Montana Ralph Gebert Justice Illinois Howard Gebert Minneapolis and Mrs Larry Bourque.

Herman Gebert Florence Henninger Kirkwood Ave Waterloo Elmer Gebert Deer Creek Minn Wayne Wilen Berwyn Ill Lawrence Gebert Robert Pruitt Rochester N. Y Floyd Gebert Great Falls Mont Ralph Gebert Justice Howard Gebert Minneapolis Larry Bourque

Grace Church to Hold Special Thanksgiving Service

Grace Lutheran Church will conduct a Thanksgiving Day worship service at 10:00 am on Thursday. Junior and Senior Choirs will participate and the ninth grade confirmation class will open with a procession of Thanksgiving motifs.

Grace Church Grace Lutheran Church

Lee Ann Abbas Named to NEIBA Junior High Honor Band

Lee Ann Abbas eighth grade student and daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Abbas Jr has been selected for the NEIBA Junior High Honor Band as second clarinet. She will join students from forty five northeast Iowa schools for a concert at Independence High School gym December 4 under conductor Don Jackson. Tickets available at the door for one dollar.

Lee Ann Abbas Neiba Jr Denver Thomas Lupardus NEIBA Miss Abbas Henry Abbas Jr Northeast Iowa Bandmasters Dependence Iowa Independence Don Jackson Music Dvent Augustana College Rock Island, Ill

Bremer Extension Council Township Elections Reported

Elections for Bremer County Extension Council representatives were held in seven townships for two-year terms. Newly elected are Harvey Carolus in Lafayette Township, Mrs. Joe Mihm in Sumner Township, and Ron Tellinghuisen in Washington Township. Re-elected are Mrs. John Beam in Douglas Township, Mrs. Randolph Schwarz in Frederika Township, M. W. Dettmer in Jackson Township, and Mrs. Arnold Tiedt in Maxfield Township. The council sets the budget and programs and members serve without pay. For a 1971-72 brochure, contact Extension Office Box 49 Tripoli 50676.

Bremer County Extension Council Harvey Carolus Waverly Eric Mueller Plainfield Lafayette Township Joe Mihm Louis Gitch Sumner Township Sumner Ron Tellinghuisen John Droste Washington Township John Beam Sonia Douglas Township Randolph Schwarze Tripoli Frederika Township M. W. Dettmer Janesville Jackson Township Arnold Tiedt Readlyn Maxfield Township

Niemeyer Funeral Services Held Here on Monday

Mrs. William Niemeyer aged 58 died November 19 at Sumner Community Hospital after hospitalization since November 2. Funeral services were held Monday at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev Glenn Kappelmann officiating. Interment in Leroy township cemetery with bearers Merlyn Begalske Lionel Begalske Ray Brockway Wesley Morse Wilbert Bergman Alfred Bergman. Selah Niemeyer born July 19 1913 in Fayette county daughter of Louis and Lizzie Begalske. She married William Niemeyer June 1 1943 at Hawkeye. Survived by husband and two brothers Edwin and Erwin Begalske. Preceded by parents and one sister.

William Niemeyer Sumner Community Hospital Grace Lutheran Church Glenn Kappelmann Rettig Louis Lizzie (Ohlman) Begalske Fayette County Hawkeye William Edwin Erwin Begalske

Koelling Lillibridge Honored By Cry Dairy Promoters

Ervin Koelling of Denver was named Distinguished Dairyman by the Bremer Dairy Promoters at their banquet. Merl Lillibridge of Plainfield received a plaque for 20 years of service as a dairy herd improvement association supervisor. Board picks and re-elections followed for district and at large directors.

Ervin Koelling Denver Bremer Dairy Promoters Merl Lillibridge Plainfield Dairy Herd Improvement Association

Senior Citizens to Meet for Christmas Potluck Dinner

Senior Citizens plan a Wednesday December 1 meeting at 6 pm with a pot luck supper. The committee will provide turkey and trimmings while attendees bring vegetables salads and dessert. The event includes an annual Christmas party with a gift exchange of one dollar. Entertainment is planned after supper and all seniors are invited.

Winners of Thanksgiving Turkey Drawing List

Turkeys were awarded to twenty persons at the annual drawing held Saturday afternoon. Lucky winners include Robert Fink, Sherry Duecker, Esther Lindenberg, Mrs. Josephine Zickuht, Judy Ludwig, Mrs. Ella Meyer, E. L. Dancer, Carol Gray, Elsa Tegtmeier, Rhonda Struck, Mrs. Robert Mueller, Mrs. Erwin Bock, Dean Bull, Dawn Mueller, Jene Kirchhoff, Mrs. Geo Hagen, Albert Gaede, Kathryyn Schumacher, Brent Laube, and Kenneth Tonne.

Robert Fink Sherry Duecker Esther Lindenberg Josephine Zickuht Judy Ludwig Ella Meyer E. L. Dancer Carol Gray Elsa Tegtmeier Rhonda Struck Robert Mueller Erwin Bock Dean Bull Dawn Mueller Jene Kirchhoff Geo. Hagen Albert Gaede Kathryyn Schumacher Brent Laube Kenneth Tonne

Funeral Services Held Monday for Reinhart Klemp

Reinhart F. Klemp 61 a Tripoli businessman of 26 years died November 19 at Mercy hospital in Waverly after brief illness. Funeral at Faith United Church of Christ Tripoli with interment in Faith church cemetery. Survived by wife Mildred three children seven grandchildren and siblings.

Reinhart Klemp Reinhart F. Klemp Tripoli Mercy Hospital Waverly Rochester Mildred James R. Klemp Marion Danny A. Klemp Cedar Falls Larry Kathy) Bock Cedar Rapids Woodrow Denver Henry Viola) Schneer Sumner Luella Stromer Waterloo Clarence Dorothy) Forberg Lloyd Phyllis) Warneke Fredericksburg Sophia (Wehling) Klemp Readlyn Iowa Tripoli Hardware Tripoli Canning Company Klemp Mildred Sassman Faith United Church of Christ Block and Klemp Tripoli Commercial Wapsie Sportsmen’s Club

Funeral Services Held Today for Anna Struck 88

Funeral services for Anna Struck 88 were held today at Faith United Church of Christ Tripoli with Rev Keith Selberg officiating Interment followed in Faith church cemetery Casket bearers included Gustav Boeckmann Herbert Boderman Emil Schweer William Struck Arthur Redies and Albert Degelau Survivors include two sons Gottfried and Ewald four daughters eleven grandchildren twelve great grandchildren and a sister-in-law in Germany She was predeceased by her husband Siegfried on April 13 1967.

Faith United Church of Christ Tripoli Keith Selberg Faith Church Lawrence Heideman Ray Block Dan Biesterfelt W. H. Bockhaus Lawrence Block Lawrence Sneiling Anna Struck Gustav Boeckmann Herbert Boderman Emil Schweer William Struck Arthur Redies Albert Degelau Wilhelm Dorothea Benthein) Wiese Germany Mercy Hospital Waverly Gottfried of Ewald Art Henning Walter Leverenz Parkersburg Mike Wille Denver Harold Brandenburg Siegfried

Tripoli Firemen Elect Two New Members to Dept

Tripoli volunteer firemen voted two new members at their Monday night meeting to replace retiring ten year men. Rich Meyer and Dan Bouska were elected and will appear before the town council for final approval while Cletus Goodenbour and Larry Kuecker retire with fourteen and ten years of service respectively.

Tripoli Rich Meyer Dan Bouska Cletus Goodenbour Larry Kuecker

Mrs Katie Krueger Injured After Fall at Home

Mrs. Katie Krueger was taken by ambulance to Allen hospital in Waterloo on Saturday evening after a fall at home left her with a cracked pelvic bone. Her room number is 247.

Katie Krueger Allen Hospital Waterloo

Cedar-Wapsie Coaches Pick All-Conference Football Team

Cedar-Wapsie coaches announced all conference selections as South Winneshiek led with eight first-team spots, Turkey Valley had three, and Tripoli had five. Panthers earned several offensive and defensive berths including Dan Boeckmann, Gaylen Drape, Dennis Boeckmann, John Fink, and Kent Harris among others.

Cedar-Wapsie Panthers South Winneshiek Turkey Valley Tripoli Dan Boeckmann Gaylen Drape Dennis Boeckmann John Fink Kent Harris Gregory Walter Denver Jerry Winter Steve Eineck South Winn Jon Gielau Ron Reichen Dunkerton Mike Buenzow Wapsie Valley Allan Sersland Terry Wenthold

Tripoli Wrestlers Fall to Hudson in Season Opener

Tripoli opened the 1971-72 season with a 28-24 dual loss to Hudson. Panthers coach John Samuelson praised the group despite a young lineup, noting key results from the varsity and junior varsity bouts including Blasberg, Harris, Beck, Gienau, Hodgin, Doughty, Meinhart, Braden, Feazell, Kerr, Zander, and forfeit by Hildebrandt.

Tripoli Hudson Brian Blasberg Larry Wrage David Harris Nolan Meggers Jeff Beck Lynn Stumme Ray Gienau Dave Meggers Randy Hodgin Tom Smalley Jeff Doughty Joel Boeckmann Myron Meinhart Spencer Holm Reed Braden Ken Bergman Dave Feazell Carl Zander Joe Kerr Duane Meihost Lloyd Zander Dave Borke Bill Hildebrandt

Jeff Kuhrt Named President of Faith Youth Go

Faith Youth Go elected new officers at a November 21 meeting with Jeff Kuhrt chosen as president Paul Miller became vice president Valerie Ellerman named secretary treasurer The group will meet again December 5 to discuss a Christmas party and invites members in grades 9 through 12 to attend with refreshments provided

Youth Fellowship of Faith United Church of Christ Tripoli Jeff Kuhrt Paul Miller Valerie Ellerman

Tripoli Jaycees Sponsor Local Lighting Contest

Tripoli Jaycees will again sponsor a Christmas lighting contest in Tripoli. Any resident who decorates the exterior of their home will be judged. rural entrants should mail a card to Box 141, Tripoli. Prizes are $15 for first, $10 for second, and $5 for third.

Tripoli Jaycee Jaycee Contest Dave Kuethe

Tripoli graduate named Iowa coordinator for Sen McGovern

Glenn Buhr, a Tripoli native and local graduate, serves as Iowa state coordinator for Senator George McGovern the Democratic presidential hopeful. McGovern plans December 2 stops in Iowa City Ames and Des Moines and farm hearings December 3 9:00 to 11:30 am at the Kirkwood Hotel Des Moines to draft the 1972 platform with leaders from national farm groups and commodity bodies.

Glenn Buhr Tripoli Iowa George McGovern McGovern Iowa City Ames Des Moines Kirkwood National Committee Policy Council

Harms Joins North Iowa Area Community College Wrestling

Mike Harms of Tripoli joins the wrestling squad at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City, son of Marvin and Mrs. Harms.

Mike Harms Marvin Harms Tripoli North Iowa Area Community College Mason City

Jaycee-Ettes Meeting Rescheduled to Nov 29 at VFW Home

The Jaycee-Ettes change their December 6 gathering to November 29 at 7 30 p m. Hostess is Kathy Johnston at the VFW Home.

Jaycee-Ettes VFW Kathy Johnston

Tripoli Girls Open Season With 71 55 Win At Greene

The Tripoli Pantherettes beat Greene 71 to 55 as they built a 17-10 first quarter edge and remained ahead through the second half. Coach Dave Van Ahn praised the opener but called for improvements in defense and execution.

Tripoli Girls Greene Tripoli Pantherettes Dave van Ahn Pantherette Jim Biesterfelt Dave Ray

Social Security Rep to Visit Waterloo Waverly Sumner

A Social Security Administration representative will visit Waterloo Courthouse Assembly Room on December 14 and 28 and Sumner City Hall on December 23 from 9 to 11 a.m. Vernon S. Meyer, District Manager, notes the Waterloo office at 525 W. 5th St is open with hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and phone 234 1554.

Social Security Administration Waterloo Waverly Sumner City Hall Vernon S. Meyer W. 5Th Street

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