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Newspaper

Tripoli Leader

Location

Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1962

Page

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Republican Rally in Tripoli Draws 250 Attendees

Governor Norman Erbe spoke at a Bremer County Republican rally in Tripoli praising past state achievements and urging turnout for the November election. He highlighted tax relief needs and capital improvements funded by surplus funds, and paid tribute to late State Senator J Kendall Lynes. Master of ceremonies Robert Hickle introduced candidates Henry Busch and Vernon Kyhl.

Erbe Bremer County Norman Erbe Selma Midway J. Kendall Lynes Plainfield Robert Hickle Waverly

Panthers Clip Tripoli 26 to 13 in Friday clash

Tripoli Panthers defeated Plainfield 26-13 as they marked their first road win of the season. Key drives featured a 55 yard TD by Boeckmann and a late 50 yard sustained march setting up Roy Drewis’s scoring run. Defensive leaders included Rausch Krumm and Klenzmann as the hosts improved to 4-2.

Panthers D Pirates Tripoli Plain i Plainfield Panther Boeckmann Stoeckmann Tslon Anthers Doli Boeck Jim Kuhrt Doug Boeckmann Tripoli Panthers Roy Drewis Drewis Rausch Krumm Klenzmann Kuker Brooks Wilharm Hagedorn Dettmer Bahlmann Ambrose Hinrichs Brase

Final Rites Saturday For Wm Leistikow In Readlyn Church

Funeral rites were held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Zion Lutheran church Readlyn for Wm Leistikow 89 who died October 9. Rev Erich Dornbusch and Rev Elmer Jacobs officiated. Burial followed in Zion Lutheran cemetery with casket bearers Don Riley Fred Piehl Willard Piehl Eddie Steinbron Eldo Moeller and Lavern Herman. Matthias Abbas Readlyn directed arrangements.

Wm. Leistikow Readlyn Church Zion Lutheran Church Readlyn Erich Dornbusch Elmer Jacobs Zion Lutheran Cemetery Don Riley Fred Piehl Willard Piehl Eddie Steinbron Eldo Moeller Lavern Herman

Third District WWI Vets Meet at Tripoli Town Hall

The third district meeting of World War I veterans and auxiliary members was held Sunday afternoon in the Tripoli Town Hall with 160 members registered. Attendees included the district commander, auxiliary president, and WWI state department officers, with eight counties represented.

Town Hall Tripoli Third District State Department

Junior Class Play Set for Nov 9 at Tripoli High

The Tripoli High junior class will stage a three act play titled Terror in the Suburbs on Friday November 9 starting at 8 p m The announcement came from the class publicity chairman The play promises suspense and humor with a full packed program for the audience from Tripoli High School.

Tripoli High Tripoli High School

Frederika Firemen's Dance at Riviera Ballroom

The Frederika Firemen invite everyone to the annual dance on Friday October 19 at Riviera ballroom in Janesville. Music by Andy Doll promises lively entertainment for all attendees.

Frederika Firemen Riviera Ballroom Janesville Andy Doll

Att. Gen. Hultmann To Highlight Rally At Waverly

A Republican rally is set for Oct 18 in the lounge of the State Bank of Waverly between 2 and 3 pm. Attorney General Evan Hultman seeking reelection will highlight the event in Waverly with free coffee and cookies for attendees. Public invited.

Hultmann Waverly State Bank of Waverly Ross DePue Evan Hultman

County Sabin Polio Clinic Series Ends With 16 000 Vaccinated

Bremer County Medical Association reported final Sabin polio clinics satisfactory with about 16 000 people receiving type II vaccine. Waverly and Sumner saw higher turnout. other sites similar to earlier clinics. Dr. C R Barry said remaining type II vaccine available Saturday and future clinics planned to complete all three Sabin types.

Bremer County Medical Association Waverly Sumner Anothe

Helena Dorn 83 Denver resident dies

Helena Dorn, 83, longtime Denver resident, died Monday morning at her Denver home. Funeral services set for Thursday at St. John Lutheran Church with a 1:45 p.m. prayer service in the church parlors. Interment in Fairview Cemetery. Matthias Abbas Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Denver Helena Dorn Hom St. John Lutheran Church Fairview Matthias-Abbas Funeral Home

Special Program For Duck Hunters In Tripoli

The October meeting of the Wapsie Sportsmen's Club in Tripoli features a program for local duck hunters with guest Wes Newcomb US game management agent. He will cover waterfowl identification and this year's duck regulations. The event is Oct 23 at 8 p m in Tripoli Town Hall with area conservation officers present to answer questions.

Wapsie Sportsmen's Club Tripoli Wes Newcomb State of Iowa Tripoli Town Hall

County Maint Shed Plan Outlined for Bremer County

Earl Welshons and the Bremer county board outlined a proposal to build an 80,000 dollar maintenance shed north of Waverly. The plan, to be decided by a November yes or no vote on a special ballot, would use the secondary road fund payable on a pay as you go basis with no tax increase. The two main sections include a garage with a five stall repair shop and a separate office and storage area.

Earl Welshons Bremer County Bremer County | Board of Supervisors Tripoli Waverly Bremer Horton

West German Pastor Visits Tripoli Area in Iowa

The Rev Helmut Krausch of the Lutheran Church of Oldenburg West Germany will visit Bremer county in Tripoli and Waverly Oct 18 24 as guest of Pastors Gundel Thalacker at St Johns Crane Creek and Grace Tripoli. He arrived Sept 26 in New York and comes under the Lutheran World Federation exchange program. The visit aims to study evangelism stewardship and parish administration in town and country parishes.

Helmut Krausch Lutheran Church of Tripoli Krausch Gundel and Thalacker St. John’s Crane Creek Grace Pastor Krausch United States New York International Lutheran World Federation Ruth Wick National Lutheran Council New York U. S E. W. Mueller Lutheran Church of Oldenburg

F B Women Set Workshop for Tuesday Oct 30

Annual Bremer County Farm Bureau Women’s Workshop is set for Oct 30 at Tripoli Town Hall beginning 10 a.m. with a noon luncheon. Attendees include 1963 officers and chairmen. outside speaker outlines Wheel of Progress. a voting skit by Mrs Harley Albrecht. agriculture report by Mrs Leonard Colburn. lunch reservations due Oct 26.

Bremer County Farm Bureau Tripoli Town Hall Arnold Tiedt Marvin Busch Harley Albrecht South Leonard Colburn Albert Green Tripoli

Community Chest Fund Drive Underway in Tripoli

Ninth annual campaign for Tripoli's Community Chest is well underway. Over $700 has been collected, about 27 percent of the $2,600 goal, campaign chair Mrs. Erwin Towne reports. Donors are urged to give generously to support worthy local organizations.

Tripoli Community Chest Erwin Towne

Home Furnishing Tour hosted by Carol Zwanziger

Carol Zwanziger hosted a Home Furnishing Tour on Saturday with visitors from Waterloo Cedar Falls Ionia Hawaii Oelwein Waverly Sumner Ames Frederika and Fredericksburg. The event supported Bremer county 4 H ers and friends as Carol redecorated her room and was among 10 chosen by Mrs Emelda Kunan and represented at the Iowa State Fair this year. She is a member of the Wapsie Whirlwinds of Frederika.

Frederika Carol Zwanziger Harold Zwanziger Waterloo Cedar Falls Ionia Hawaii Oelwein Waverly Sumner Ames Fredericksburg Tripoli Bremer County Carol Emelda Kunan Zwanziger Wapsie Whirlwinds

Tripoli Couple Honored on 25th Anniversary Dinner

In Tripoli Town Hall a dinner honored Mr and Mrs Willard Holm on their 25th wedding anniversary. Relatives and friends gathered from Readlyn Waterloo West Union Denver Parkersburg Cedar Falls Waverly Fredericksburg and Tripoli. The couple were married October 17 1937.

Willard Holm Tripoli Town Hall Readlyn Waterloo West Union Denver Parkersburg Cedar Falls Waverly Fredericksburg Tripoli Holm

License Examiners In Tripoli Saturday Morning

License examiners will be in Tripoli at the Town Hall Saturday morning offering residents a chance to renew driver licenses and obtain new licenses including chauffeur licenses. Delinquent licenses require a satisfactory written examination before renewal.

Tripoli Tripoli Area

Open East of Town Bridge Near Tripoli Postponed Ready Date

Construction of the new bridge one and a half miles east of Tripoli was finished last week by the bridge crew. Grading of approaches will start this week weather permitting. The grade is temporary and will be improved later. A speed limit may be set after reopening as the road level sits about five feet below the bridge deck. Painting of steel pilings and removal of false work remain but will not stop use of the bridge.

Tripoli Earl Welshons Bremer

ISEA Representative To Address Bremer County Meeting

Joseph E. Fisher, assistant director of field service for the Iowa State Education Association, will address the Bremer County Education Association meeting on Monday October 22 at 7 30 p m in Lutheran Parish Hall Waverly. He will discuss Iowa Public Employees Retirement System and State Aid. Fisher previously taught and was principal in Cedar Rapids and led the local association there for two years. Charles Kolsrud is in charge of local arrangements in Janesville.

Joseph E. Fisher Iowa State Education Association Bremer County Education Association Lutheran Parish Hall Waverly Fisher Iowa ISEA Cedar Rapids Charles Kolsrud Janesville

Investment meeting in Cedar Rapids at Roosevelt hotel

Mr and Mrs Rudy Piegors attended events in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday. Mr Piegors joined an investment meeting at the Roosevelt hotel for the First of Iowa Corporation while Mrs Piegors visited her sister Mrs Dean Warmuth at their home.

Rudy Piegors Cedar Rapids Piegors Roosevelt Hotel First of Iowa Corporation

Wedding Dress Display Sheds Light on Gowns Past and Present

The Sumner Methodist church W S C S sponsors a wedding dress showing on Oct 24 at 8 p m at the church. Gowns range from over 50 years old to modern designs. Special music and a reception follow the modeling with admission 60e for adults, refreshments included. Family invited.

W.S.C.S Sumner Methodist Church

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