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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1972
Page
8
Coach Gene Perkins praised a hard fought victory despite seven fumbles and five lost, three interceptions, and 95 yards in penalties. He noted strong first half offense and line blocking, but disappointment over late-game miscues as Jesup next challenges a similar defense.
Paul Miller, 185 pounds, 6 feet, centers and tackles for the Panthers. He logged 9 tackles against Turkey Valley and 31 on the season, ranking fifth on the team. Ron Bergmann, 250 pounds, anchors the middle with 20 tackles and 18 for a 38 total, standing third on the squad. He shines on pass rush and may become a nose guard contender in the conference. Other games: South Winneshiek 30 Jesup 6. Wapsie Valley 28 Dunkerton 0. Turkey Valley at Fredericksburg. South Winneshiek at Dunkerton. Wapsie Valley at Denver. Tripoli at Jesup.
Local industry notes a worker rising to plant supervisor at a Michigan facility. Tri-Fab plans two shifts and 40 to 50 new hires as production schedules firm for the Love Bug 18 travel trailer with exterior 13 6 length and 7 height. The unit weighs 925 pounds with 85 pound hitch and features large tinted plexiglass windows. Tri-Fab also gears up to manufacture Love Bug fiberglass truck caps and a larger 17 foot model to debut at Louisville. Negotiations seek a second plant site as production ramps.
Pinhook residents hosted and visited over the week with multiple social calls. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Heitmann and families in Waterloo for a son’s departure to the Philippines. Church and hospital visits noted among residents, plus funeral attendance for John Figanbaum.
Sunday celebration marks wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Vernie Holm of Sumner. Children Richard Oelwein Robert Tripoli George Kaiser and Russell attend with eight grandchildren Wernhart Holm and Hilda Bremer listed. Burial of past relative noted. celebration details include attendants Kurt and Ann Meswar.
Special meeting held September 16 1979 with Mayor George V Barnes presiding. All council members present. Ralph Pittman applied for policeman job and was hired to start October 1 1972. Street program discussed. Adjournment motion carried. P J Biesterfelt town clerk.
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