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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1973
Page
1
Iowa Attorney General Richard Turner ruled that candidates who signed their own affidavits may have a qualified elector sign the certification on filed nomination papers. Once certified by another elector, the candidate's name can be restored to the ballot.
Funeral services for Herman Krueger, age 80, will be held October 11 at 1 p.m. at the Funeral Home with Rev. RG officiating. He died Monday in a hospital in Waterloo after surgery. Survivors include Mrs Don Smith of Clarion and Robert Krueger of Edger.
Waverly announces finalists for homecoming queen with candidate list led by S Elmer Wittenburg's daughter. The event takes place this week at Ly College in Waverly.
Bremer County officials outline a proposed Joint Public Safety Center to consolidate police and sheriff services in Waverly. The plan includes a 934 square foot center west of the courthouse with 4463 square feet of floor space, 24 hour TRACIS access, storm warning equipment, and centralized communications.
Funeral services for 79 year old Mrs Ida Nolte were conducted Friday at St John s United Church of Christ Siegel with Rev W D Weidler officiating She died last week Tuesday Burial followed in the church cemetery Casket bearers named LaVern Biermann John Biermann Paul Tiedt Lowell Busch John Eick and Harry Buhre Jr Surviving children include Wilbert Wendell and Willis Nolte two sisters and two brothers plus two granddaughters The family had lived in Bremer and Chickasaw counties before her deathless mourners.
Art L. Kelling of Frederika is hospitalized at Allen Hospital in Waterloo. He is listed as a patient under care at the facility.
The Tripoli Woman's Club will hold a dinner meeting on Wednesday evening October 17 at 6 15 at the KenRose Room. Fran Hoopman of Interstate Power Co will present a demonstration titled Blender Magic.
The Tripoli Education Association sponsors an informal Open House at the two elementary schools on October 24, 1973. From 7 00 p m to 8 30 p m the public may visit. Children are urged to bring parents to tour the schools and refreshments will be served. This event honors American Education Week October 21 27.
The Joint County Board of Education met October 1 to reorganize for the 1973 74 school year. Edwin Waltemate of Plainfield was re elected as chairman and Burton Sprole of Allison as vice chairman. Regular meetings are the third Monday each month at the Joint County Superintendent's office unless changes are announced.
Regular meeting of Tripoli Commercial Club will be held Monday October 15 in the town hall. Ladies of Grace Lutheran Church will serve the 6 45 dinner. The attendance committee will contact members for dinner reservations.
August Towne returned to his home from Waverly hospital on Saturday, marking his discharge and return to familiar surroundings.
The Denver Volunteer Fire Department invites residents to a 1 to 4 pm open house at the fire station on Sunday October 14. Members will answer questions, give facility tours, and showcase the new K-12 Partner Rescue Law with a continuous fire prevention film.
Funeral services for Walter Keding 75 will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Faith United Church of Christ with Rev. Keith Selberg officiating. Interment at Faith United Cemetery. He died Tuesday morning and is survived by wife Effie, a brother Erwin of Sumner, and two sisters Mrs Alvina Wolfgram of Sumner and Mrs Josephine Zickuhr of Tripoli.
The Tripoli Jaycees sponsor a trap shoot on Sunday October 14 starting at 1 30 p m. The event takes place four blocks west and one block north of the Hub.
Advance tickets are on sale for the Oktoberfest dinner and dance at Maple Hills Country Club on Saturday October 20. German style dinner 7 to 9 pm followed by live music at 9 pm. Tickets include dinner and dance for 3.00 dollars with sales ending October 16.
Funeral services for Carrie B Holm 80 are tentatively set for Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church. She died early Wednesday at Bartels Lutheran Home Waverly and is survived by her husband Fred.
The annual meeting of the Tripoli Nursing Home will be held October 15 at 8 p.m. in the Tripoli Town Hall. All interested residents and supporters are urged to attend.
Six candidates filed for Tripoli town council positions with Allen Kuecker joining Duane Bremer Eugene Buenger Hazel Kirchhoff Richard Meyer and Ed Olejniczak on the slate. Harold Laube seeks another term as mayor. Frederika also reports mayor and council races with eight candidates for council and a separate treasurer and park board race. Municipal election day is Tuesday November 6.
Tripoli Community School outlines a weekend of homecoming events including a Friday parade at 2:00 p.m. from the high school, a snake dance Thursday at 7:30 p.m., a 7:30 p.m. football game against Jesup, and a Friday dance crowning the Homecoming Queen with Fourth Estate performing.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at Rettig Funeral Home for William Pavelec age 80. He died Sunday at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. Rev. Keith Selberg officiated with interment in Fremont Cemetery Tripoli. Casket bearers included Lawrence Snelling Lester Peters Robert Rathbone Melvin Schwartz Robert Chapin and Ewald Stumme. Born January 31 1893 in Bremer County Iowa he was the son of John and Mewy Kodaka Pavelec. He was survived by nieces and nephews.
The Music Mothers host a bake sale at Tripoli Plumbing and Heating on Friday October 12 starting at 1 p.m. Proceeds support community activities and student groups.
Tripoli Panthers rebound from a loss to South Winneshiek to defeat Turkey Valley 25-6. Ground attack racked up 241 rushing yards led by Meihost and Holm with Renner adding 166 receiving yards and key runs.
Turkey Valley mounted a late drive ending at the 2 yard line after a pass interception and nine plays. Coach Perkins praised the second half rally and defense, highlighting two goal line stands and Ed Renner and Murray Holm's performances.
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