Tripoli Panthers blank Janesville 19 to 0 for Homecoming
Tripoli dominated Janesville 19 to 0 in the homecoming game. Dennis Berg ran 35 yards for a first half TD, Dennis Mann added another, and Doug Hammon’ s one yard plunge sealed a third place CeGar-Wapsie Conference finish for Tripoli while Janesville remains winless this year.
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Ripoli
Janesville
Dunkerton
Webster
Dennis Bergripoli
Iain
Tripoli
Janesville Wildcats
Ijdcats
Panthers
Dennismann
Guarjend
Panther
Janesite
Dennis Bergann
Janesile
Doughmann
Tripoli Plans Water System Flush and Disinfection
Tripoli Mayor Barnes and the Town Council announce a scheduled water system flush from 9 p.m. Saturday to 9 a.m. Sunday. Residents should limit drinking water use to essential needs during the chlorine treatment. Officials say no harmful effects will result and the operation aims to cleanse and disinfect the system by flushing water from the tower to all hydrants.
Iremen’s Dance and Lutheran Supper Friday in Frederika
The Frederika fire department dance is Friday night at Riviera Nes Ville with live music. St John’s Lutheran church serves its annual ham and chicken supper on Wednesday, Oct. 18, starting 4:30 PM, featuring chicken or ham, lutons, gravy, baked beans, carrots, cranberry salad, plates, rolls, pies, coffee. adults and children 9 and under pricing listed.
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Iremen
Frederika
The
Riviera
St John’s Lutheran Church
Jactika
Bremer County Women’s Chorus Rehearsal Set
The Bremer County Women’s Chorus begins its 1961 62 activities October 20 from 10 00 to 3 30 at Tripoli Town Hall with Max Exner of Iowa State University Extension directing. All interested may attend and no club affiliation is required. A potluck luncheon is planned.
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Bremer County
Tripoli Town Hall
Max Exner
Iowa State University
Fire Prevention Week Observed by Local Department
The TriPoli Volunteer Fire Department marks Fire Prevention Week with local observance. Fire Chief Clarence Boeckman says members will inspect downtown businesses for fire hazards later this week and familiarize themselves with each interior to aid in potential firefighting efforts.
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Tripoli
Boeckman
Elinor Stumme Named Homecoming Queen at Tri Poli
Elinor Stumme daughter of Mr and Mrs Ewald Stumme was crowned homecoming queen at Tri poli Community Schools festivities last week. Co captain Bill Garner crowned her after the game at the homecoming dance hosted by master of ceremonies LeRoy Benarden. Attendants include Darlyl Lampe Joan Buchholz Rosemary Garner and others from the junior sophomore and freshman classes.
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Elinor Stumme
Ewald Stumme
Tripoli
Tripoli Community Schools
Bill Garner
LeRoy Benarden
Darlyl Lampe
Clarence Lampe
Fred
Erika
Joan
Kirchhoff Couple Marks 76th Wedding Anniversary
Mrs Anna Kirchhoff and Mr and Mrs Ray Block attended the 76th wedding anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Lavern Kirchhoff in Fredericksburg on Sunday afternoon. Also present were Mr and Mrs Jene Kirchhoff and family.
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Lavern Kirchhoff
Fredericksburg
Anna Kirchhoff
Ray Block
Jene Kirchhoff
Insurance Meeting Attended by Robert Kuhrt in Oelwein
Robert Kuhrt attended an insurance meeting and luncheon in Oelwein on Tuesday.
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Robert Kuhrt
Oelwein
Applications for Conservation Officer Exams Announced
The State Conservation Commission invites men aged 22 to 38 with at least a high school education and 135 pounds to apply for Conservation Officer posts. Applications are at the Central Office Des Moines Iowa and must be returned by November 10 1961. Qualified entrants will be notified of exam details.
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State Conservation Commission
East 7Th
Court Avenue
Des Moines
Iowa
Mrs. Buls Leaves Hospital After Two-Week Stay
Mrs. Otto Buls returns home from Scholtz Memorial Hospital Waterloo after two and a half weeks as Mrs. Clara Dettmer of Waverly cares for her at home. Mrs. Buls will remain bedbound for about four more weeks.
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Otto Buls
Scholtz Memorial Hospital
Waterloo
Clara Dettmer
Waverly
Buls
Heffernan
Seven Residents Run for Five Town Council Seats
Seven candidates will appear on the November town ballot for five council seats. Eldo Kehe Ed Olejniczak Dr L J Magnall Hollis Niemeyer Leland Bergmann Reinhardt Rucker and incumbent E G Michael seek seats, with incumbent mayor George W Barnes and treasurer C C Eichmann unopposed. The contest marks continued civic engagement in the town election.
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Eldo Kehe Ed Olejniczak
Dr. L. J. Magnall
Hollis Niemeyer
Leland Bergmann
Reinhardt Rucker
E. G. Michael
George W. Barnes
C. C. Eichmann
Tripoli Sales Co expands farm service with new Bath Center
Tripoli Sales Co. Inc. adds a Farm Service Center to its offerings. Owner Jack Snyder says the Bath facility displays animal health products, farm sanitizers, pesticides, and herbicides with more than 30 items. Discounts include injectible iron for swine and other coupon deals in coming weeks.
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Tripoli Sales Co. Inc
Jack Snyder
Bath
Bath Farm
Water Main Disinfecting Planned by Town
The town will clean and disinfect all water mains on Saturday October 14 starting at 9 p m and continuing until about 9 a m Sunday. The water bell will sound at the start and residents are urged to draw sufficient water beforehand for drinking until 9 a m Sunday. Chlorine will be used, which is harmless but may leave an undesirable taste. Mayor George V Barnes signs the notice.
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Tripoli
Ivor Barnes
George V. Barnes
Lake
Rezaieh
Community Chest Fund Drive Underway in Tripoli
The eighth annual Tripoli Community Chest membership campaign is well underway with $1,020.09 reported to date. Campaign chairman Mrs. G. R. Rettig announced the tally on Tuesday evening.
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Tripoli
Community Chest aims for 2600 goal with 40 percent met
The Tripoli Community Chest notes only 1000 of 2600 raised so far and explains the need for a full yearly gift. Donors receive receipts listing contributed agencies and should keep them for reference if asked to contribute again. The Chest evaluates 11 worthy organizations and distributes funds accordingly.
Burro Transportation Surprises Iran Visit by Heffernan
Wm. D. Heffernan of Ionia reports from Tehran as a representative of the International Farm Youth program. He notes burros are the main practical transport for tribesmen, with carts and packs common, and describes bazaars, irrigation farms, and village life including camel and horse trade, wheat, grapes, and raisin production, plus the spread of education and roads in the region.
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Wm. D. Heffernan
W. H. Heffernan
Ionia
International Farm Youth
IFYE
Tehran
Iran
Farming Equipment Auction Saturday Details
Public auction of farming equipment and some household goods set for Saturday October 14 at 1 p m. Personal property of Fred A Nieman located 644 miles east of Tripoli. Wayne Opperman and Don Roose serve as auctioneers. sale clerked by the First National Bank of Sumner. Mr and Mrs Bert Smith and Mary Newton visited Fred Smiths brother over the weekend.
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Fred A. Nieman
Tripoli
Wayne Opperman
Don Roose
First National Bank of
Sumner
Commercial Club Plans Monthly Meeting Next Monday
The Commercial Club will hold its regular meeting Monday evening at the Tripoli Town Hall. Dinner is served at 7 by women of St. Peter's Evangelical and Re formed church. Reservations are due Friday via Ray Bunger, secretary. Members urged to attend the meeting if not joining dinner.
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Tripoli
Ray Bunger
Tripoli High School 1961 Homecoming Parade Winners
Pictured are homecoming scenes from Tripoli High School as the 1961 parade winners are announced. The top prize float by eleventh graders themed Dreams of Victory wins first, second by seventh and eighth graders with Jar J Ville, third by tenth grade with Squeezing Out a Victory, plus the marching band leading Friday events. Judges were Mrs. Erwin Towne, Mrs. Roy Soles, and G. R. Rettig.
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Tripoli High School
Tripoli
Erwin Towne
Roy Soles
G. R. Rettig
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Barnes
Bremer Co
Linda Dettmer
Tony Magnall
Conservation Officer
Fish and Game
Tripoli Sales Co
Agen
Cies
Bert Smith
Mary, Newton
Mrs
Fred Smith
Commercial Club
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