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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1957
Page
2
The Tripoli Leader, an official Tripoli Iowa newspaper serving Bremer County since 1894, is published weekly on Wednesdays. William A. Buckley is the publisher with annual subscriptions $3.00 in Iowa and $3.50 elsewhere.
The piece laments dwindling interest in mayoral and town council candidacies. It outlines public demands, avoidance of risk, and reluctance to enforce laws, arguing apathy harms governance. It urges residents to curb dictatorial instincts and honor public office to attract capable successors.
An 8 year old girl at a high profile college football game in Iowa City asks after a stoppage if commercials are shown during timeouts, reflecting on the game-day experience and broadcast interruptions.
The 1957 apple season is under way with home grown Jonathans and Delicious varieties pricing while Western and Iowa grown apples mix in stores. Advice from experts covers buying in season, baking choices, and using Rome Beauty for baking. Also tips on choosing sewing machines, from straight models to zigzag with attachments, plus tips on freezing and safety reflective tape for children’s clothing and bikes.
Tens N Teens 4-H club met Sept. 1 at Elaine and Karlyn Klenzmanns home. Officers elected: Kar lyn Klenzmann, president. Eleanor Stumme, vice president. Rosemary Bolt, secretary. Karen Boeckmann, treasurer. Karen Malstedt, historian. Bonnie Alcock, reporter. Mrs Harold Ager named new leader.
The Douglas Rockets 4-H club held a Family Night meeting at Horton hall with 12 members, two visitors, and 18 parents attending. Alan Alcock joined as a new member. Officers elected: Elston as president, Wayne Lageschulte as vice president, David Bergmann as secretary treasurer, and Donald Judas as reporter. Arlen Boeckmann was chosen as assistant leader. Roy McAllister spoke on deer dealer topics from Tripoli. Bill Heffernan and Elston Bull demonstrated rat control. Reporter Wayne Lageschulte.
Lloyd J. Kammeyer, 20, Tri Poli, and Cheryl Kay Colburn, 19, Tripoli, obtained marriage licenses. Leader ads bring results.
Three Bremer county 4-H girls were chosen to compete in state judging by extension directors and home economists from the northeast district. Judy Sickles Jol ly Jackson club, Marilyn Walther Do-A-Best club, and Mary Werner Franklin Blue Belles lead in home economics and leadership awards.
Legal transfers list multiple quitclaim and warranty deeds across Waverly areas including Bronson Avenue Park Street Crestwood Park and Todd’s Addition. Transactions involve Arthur L Thies William D Perrin Brooks E Mellecker Jr Irve Stafford Ralph H Stafford Albert Jahnke W R Jahnke John W Way Ernest Schwerin Edwin E Schwerin with revenues from 1.65 to 17.60 and one $15 000 sale.
Bremer County court files list several actions including Anna LaCoste versus Edwin G LaCoste for separate maintenance, Oscar Larson versus Ray Tehel in law, Arnold Weidler doing business as Weidler Chevrolet Co versus Ray Tehel in law, Joe Dorn versus Delbert Lorenz, Leota Stewart Brown versus Rex H Brown of Plainfield for divorce on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment, Cleo Fay Henninger versus Robert Lambros paternity case, and State of Iowa versus Roger Dale Rague for OMVI.
Iowa State College farm economist Tom Rackham says egg supplies should stay steady as pullets fall short this fall and laying hens dip slightly by year end. Despite tighter supply, increased output per hen keeps overall egg production near last year with prices above a year earlier into spring 1958. Iowa remains a major turkey producer with 6.3 million output this year, while U S turkey production rises about five percent.
About 400 people are expected at the Third district fall conference of The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary in Waverly on Monday. The district includes Benton Black Hawk Bremer Butler Franklin Grundy Hardin Marshall Tama and Wright. Registration starts at 9 a.m. with the Legion meeting in the Community Legion Hall basement and the Auxiliary meeting in the Legion Hall.
A small rock from a sling shot caused eye damage to Jimmie Willenberg while he played along a creek near Dyersville. Doctors expect no permanent injury to the eye.
The Iowa Department of Social Welfare announced Bremer County welfare payments for September totalled 14,833. There were 200 old age assistance cases totaling 13,394 at an average 66.97 per case. Three aid to the blind cases totaled 209.50 averaging 69.83 per case. Twelve dependent children cases covered 49 recipients for 1,229.50.
A bed trailer on a large semitrailer spun a blaze near LeMars as dual rear tires overheated and broke, damaging the metal trailer. No injuries reported. Authorities investigated the incident and advised caution around hot equipment and friction-generated heat.
Frank Theulen suffered nine broken ribs and a brain injury after losing balance while unloading logs at Spirit Lake. The incident occurred on December 11, 1934, during Edward VIII’s abdication period.
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