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Newspaper

Tripoli Leader

Location

Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1961

Page

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Tripoli Panthers Fall to Turkey Valley in Homecoming Game

Tripoli quarterback Doug Boeckmann led a 125 yard passing effort but Turkey Valley rode a strong second half to pull away 27 to 13. Lawler tied the game at 13 in the third quarter before Turkey Valley sealed the win with two late scores as Tripoli suffers a Friday Cedar-Wapsie loss in poor rain.

Panthers Tur Valley Lawler Paners Turkey Alley Doug O Tripoli Roy Drewis Ahi & Peckmann Warter Pany Tripolis Dick Bunger On Hackbarth Stormin Turkey Valley Ed Dog Greevey Terry Blong Tom McGreey Tipoli Panther Doug Boeckmann Joe Rausch Hahn

4-H Kickoff Booster Meeting Oct 9 in Tripoli Town Hall

The 4-H booster central committee announces C. J. Gauger will speak at the kickoff October 9 at Tripoli Town Hall. County workers and committees prepare a $2,500 drive to fund the Bremer 4-H booster campaign for state camping facilities near Boone and the Des Moines river site.

Town Hall C. J. Gauger Tripoli Town Hall Mr. Gauger Iowa Bremer County Boone Lyle Ormston County Central Committee Des Moines

Two Pay Fines in Mayors Court During September

Two violators were fined in Mayor George W. Barnes court during September. John Revel of Hot Springs Arkansas pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. George Ackerman of Dunkerton was fined 2 dollars plus costs for failing to stop before entering a highway.

George W. Barnes John Revel Hot Springs Ark George Ackerman Dunkerton

Refuge Segment of Sweet Marsh to Lose on October 7

The Sweet Marsh refuge segment will close effective October 7 and stay inviolate during the waterfowl season. The rest of the marsh area will be open to hunting and fishing to attract and hold more ducks and geese, custodian Doyle Adams said.

Sweet Marsh Doyle Adams Adams

Entered University Hospital for Observation

Wm. Dohrmann entered University Hospital in Iowa City on Tuesday for observation and treatment as a patient.

Wm. Dohrmann University Hospital, Iowa City

Tripoli High School Homecoming Week Activities Planned

Tripoli High announces a busy homecoming with pep rally Thursday at 3 p.m. in the gym and a float parade Friday at 2 15 p.m. from the grade school. The queen will be crowned at the pep rally and appear at halftime and during the parade. A dance follows the football game from 9 30 p.m. to 12 30 a.m. Master of ceremonies is LeRoy Benarden. Homecoming pins at 1 50 cover admission to the game and the dance. season-ticket holders pay 75 cents for the dance.

Tripoli High School Tripoli LeRoy Benarden

Mrs. A. C. Strottmann Wins Sweepstakes at Denver Flower Show

In Denver the Town and Country Garden Club held its annual flower show at St. Pauls United Church of Christ. The event theme Five Years of Fun with Flowers celebrated the clubs fifth anniversary. Mrs. A. C. Strottmann captured the sweepstakes crown as judges named top winners across categories including mums, tea roses, grandiflora roses, dahlias, African violets and zinnias with multiple repeat honorees like Mrs. Harold Wente and Mrs. Marvin Luloff among prize recipients.

Denver A. C. Strottmann Denver Town and Country J. L. Kestel Waterloo Marvin Luloff Vernon Moeller Harold Wente Ray Fairholm S. C. Kimm James Moeller S. C Kimm Helen Meyer Bonnie Jensen Larry Wente Leonard Britzman Rollis Jensen Ray Pipho Oliver Reeve A. C Strottmann C. Cook Gerald Witmer S. C. Kim Herman Wehling Zinnia

Chicken ham supper planned at St John’s Frederika

St Johns Lutheran Frederika will host its annual chicken and ham supper in the church parlor on Wednesday October 11. Serving starts at 4 30 pm with menu including chicken or ham mashed potatoes gravy baked beans sauerkraut carrot salad cranberries relish plate rolls pies and coffee. Adult price one dollar and children nine and under fifty cents.

St. John’s Lutheran Church Frederika

Eichmanns Attend Gates Alumni Banquet in Waterloo

Mr and Mrs C C Eichmann attended a Gates Alumni banquet at Waterloo Saturday evening.

C. C. Eichmann Gates Waterloo

Get Acquainted Session Held for Kindergarten Mothers

Twenty two mothers attended a kindergarten get acquainted coffee in the kindergarten room on Tuesday September 26. The afternoon featured round table discussions on keeping children healthy preventing loss of possessions and encouraging trying new things followed by a briefing on kindergarten policies by Mrs Helen Bunger. Coffee and social hour ended the event. Four room mothers hosted the event with attendance by Frederick Smith elementary principal and 18 additional mothers.

Helen Bunger Frederick Drewis Adolph Mohling Wilbert Frahm Wayne Quass Frederick Smith

Parent and Teacher Confabs Set for Tuesday Oct 10

Tripoli Community school will hold parent teacher conferences on Tuesday October 10 to discuss student progress. Superintendent Howard Pigg outlined schedules for elementary, junior, and senior high parents to meet teachers without individual appointments. No classes for students on October 10.

Howard Pigg Tripoli Community School Chhidren Supt. Pigg

Attendees at Funeral of Wm. Gocdenbour in Waterloo

Among those attending the funeral of Wm. Gocdenbour at Waterloo Monday afternoon were Mrs. Clarence Boeckman, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Buhrow, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Buhrow and Mr. and Mrs. George Buhrow, Sonia.

Wm. Gocdenbour Waterloo Clarence Boeckman H. F. Buhrow Stanley Buhrow George Buhrow Sonia

Mrs Ray Buchanan Dies in Eugene After Long Illness

Esther Holm of Tripoli dies at home in Eugene Oregon on September 25 after a long illness. Her death is reported as Mrs Ray Buchanan.

Ray Buchanan Eugene Ore Esther Holm Tripoli

Community Chest Drive Starts In Tripoli

Eighth annual Tripoli Community Chest campaign began Monday October two with a $2600 budget to fund 11 health welfare and service groups including American Red Cross Boy Scouts Salvation Army Mercy funds and local organizations. Chair Mrs G R Rettig reported about $300 in donations in the first two days of solicitation.

Tripoli Community Chest American Red Cross Boy Scouts of America Salvation Army Bremer County Association For Retarded Children Iowa Association of Mental Health Tripoli Recreation Fund United Service Organization Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation Town and Country Ywca Iowa Children’s Home Society Sister Elizabeth Kenny Foundation G. R. Rettig

Two Men File for Councilman Posts In Town Election

Two men, Eldo Kehe and Ed Olejniczak, filed papers for town council seats in the upcoming election, with several incumbents already indicating intentions to run or not run. The filing deadline is 12 p m October 10 at the town clerk’s office, while the Community Chest drive consolidates 11 fund drives into one and seeks broader support.

Eldo Kehe Ed Olejniczak H. C. Juel E. G. Michael Tripoli

Fire crews respond to grease fire at Tripoli home

Tripoli's volunteer fire department answered a minor call Thursday at the home of Marlowe Jacobs. Crews found smoke filling the interior from a kitchen stove grease fire with a pan ignited. No smoke damage estimate was reported.

Tripoli Marlowe Jacobs Department

Wm. Kelling Named President of State Assessors Group

DES MOINES William Kell ing, Bremer county assessor, was elected president of the Town State Assessors Association during its 14th annual meeting in Des Moines. Kelling, a Waverly resident and charter member, is the only Bremer County assessor in the group. The four day session, co sponsored by the association and the Iowa State Tax Commission, aimed to share assessment data and provide instruction on equalizing assessments statewide.

Wm. Kelling State Assessors Group Des Moines William Kelling Bremer The Town State Assessors Association Kelling Waverly Bremer County Assessors Association Iowa State Tax Commission Iowa Tax Commission

Local names listed for community event attendees

Robert Ambrose, East Side S A Maurer, captain, Mrs Ruth Woodcock, Dorothy Tegtmeier, Mrs Dan Mast, Mrs Fred Biermann, Edna Bergmann, Mrs Kurt Meswarth, Lel and Timmerman, Wm D Kuker and Lavern Schnurstein are noted as participants or honorees in the fragmentary list.

West Side Fred Brase Everett Ambrose H. H. Bull Hans Schult Eldo Kehe T. R. Olmstad James Nuss Clarence Westendorf East Side S. A. Maurer Ruth Woodcock Dorothea Tegtmeier Dan Mast Fred Biermann Edna Bergmann Kurt Meswarth Leland Timmerman Wm. D. Kuker Lavern Schnurstein

Trial Jurors Report October 23 for Bremer County Court Term

Trial jurors for the October term of Bremer county district court will report at 10 a m Monday Oct 23 per clerk Lois Slater. Court opens Monday Oct 16 with Judge T A Beard. Jurors include Donald Meier Ruth Waskow Herbert Niemann Curtis Bigelow Dorothy Nuss Roy Traeger Gladys Rechkemmer Harold Leisnger Bernice Mueller Sumner Dorothy Haynes Frederika Leon Heineman Art Leistikow Robert Schmidt Fairbank Leslie Schmidt Lawrence Heinemann Wilbert Frahm Clarence Meier Lorenz Meier Tripoli Duane Meyer Carl Buhr Emelda Richmann Clarence Strottman Elmer Hennings Readlyn Marvin Benzine Janesville Melvin Stokes Wm Woodring Lenore Lynes Plainfield Marion Mills Mildred Stumme Vernon Luther Donna Prestien Burton Diercks Denver Herman Knief Ralph Schmidt Laura B Miller Lorraine Fairholm Carl Bahe Bernice Kappmeyer Esther Bredow Florence Mack Ervin Judas Delores Cutler Alvera Roschke Loretta Poehler Clara Homan Mel Hanson Louise Mueller Theresa Fettkether Robert Ormston A H Niewohner Waverly

Bremer County Marion Mills Mildred Stumme Vernon Luther Donna Prestien Burton Diercks Denver Herman Knief Ralph Schmidt Laura B. Miller Lorraine Fairholm Carl Bahe Bernice Kappmeyer Esther Bredow Florence Mack Ervin Judas Delores Cutler Alvera Roschke Loretta Poehler Clara Homan Mel Hanson Louise Mueller Theresa Fettkether Robert Ormston A. H. Niewohner Waverly

Buck Creek Road Rocking Bids Sought by Bremer County

Bremer County invites sealed bids for project A-161s crushing and placing 8,222 tons of class A crushed rock on Buck Creek Road from Highway 3 to near Sumner. Bids due 10 am Oct 18 at the County Auditor in Waverly with $2,000 certified check. Work to begin by Nov 1 and finish by Dec 15. second rocking coat planned for spring.

Bremer County Waverly County Board of Supervisors Iowa Buck Creek Earl Welshon

St Matthew Readlyn hosts chicken and ham supper in October

St Matthew's Lutheran church Readlyn will hold a chicken and ham supper on Sunday October 8 serving from 4 PM. Menu includes chicken or ham potatoes sauerkraut baked beans relishes cranberry salad rolls pie coffee and milk. Adults cost 1.00 with children 50 cents.

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Readlyn

Modernization at Tripoli Mercantile Improves Service

A local article notes extensive upgrades at Tripoli Mercantile as part of a modernization program. New four tier produce case with 48 feet of refrigerated display, a back room walk in cooler, two automatic checkout counters, and two cash registers boost efficiency. Expanded cereal shelving and a large beverage display for over 200 cartons complete the changes with more improvements planned.

Tripoli Mercantile

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Ripoli High School iBy LeRoy Benarden Keith Blue Fist Downs Trili Shersby Salning R. Drewis Tripoli Tempts Energe Wildcats Jory Unkerton Fredericks B River Janesville Pore Valley Plainfield Ostville Sumner Talmar Strawberry Point Peter Cedar-Wapsie Nkerton Heticksburg Ecsville 4-H Clubs 4-H Club Foundation Stae Oregon George V. Barnes North Side Millard Pries Robert Sassman James Klemp Fred Fink Wm. Hurmence Herb Boderman Orlyn Milius South Side W. H. Bockhaus Carl Ryan L. L. Moeller Walter Steward Alice Krueger Leo Towne Wm. Seelhammer Robert Ambrose
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