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Newspaper

Tripoli Leader

Location

Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1966

Page

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Noon Luncheon for Congressman Gross Planned at Sumner

A Bremer County event features Congressman H R Gross speaking at a noon luncheon in the American Legion Hall Sumner on Oct 21. Tickets are $1.50 at the Gross law office or at the door, with a day touring Bremer County towns including Janesville Denver Readlyn and Tripoli.

Congressman Gross Sumner H. R. Gross American Legion Hall Bremer County Janesville Denver Readlyn Tripoli

Tripoli Community Chest Sets 1966 Budget at 2485 Dollars

Tripoli officers approved a 1966 budget of 2485 dollars for the upcoming local campaign. The admissions committee chaired by Dr. L. J. Magnall with Leo Towne and Wm. A. Kuker recommended the amount, noting it is down from last year’s 2545 dollars and covers 14 organizations seeking support.

Tripoli The

Farm Bureau Dinner In Bremer County Addressed By Thatcher

Over 200 Farm Bureau members met at Tripoli Town Hall Thursday evening where Ken Thatcher urged farmers to resist government efforts to regulate agriculture as a public utility. He warned of higher consumer prices and stressed the need for a strong organized voice. Officers were re elected for 1967 with Gordon Card named vice president. Bremer county surpassed its membership goal with 1506 opinionnaires. The drive for funds to local charities and health programs begins October 27 led by Melvin Krumm with five area captains named.

Farm Bureau Bremer County Tripoli Town Hall Ken Thatcher Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Washington Thatcher Voice of Agriculture Ray Lageschulte Leland Ebaugh Milton Meyer Gordon Card Plainfield Duane Bockholt Farm Bureau Insurance Tripoli Melvin Krumm Donna Mirs Shirley Vogt Joyce Nuss West Donna Sassman North Area L. H. Fink Community Chest Richard Buhr Dave Ray J. M. Snyder Doris Callanan

Man announces independent bid after tight primary results

Lohmann Fremont farmer declares candidacy on the Independent ticket for Bremer County in the second district after a close primary where Lorence Platte topped Mann on the Amocratic ticket by 239 to 184. Voter turnout appears light as rationale for the switch.

After Lohmann Fremont Hip Farmer Bremer County Mann Lorence Platte Mmann Eanfy

Readlyn funeral for Mrs. John Meier 82

Services at St. Pauls Lutheran Readlyn for Mrs. John Meier age 82 who died at Allen Memorial Hospital Waterloo after a long illness. Rev. Fred Meyer officiated with burial in the church cemetery. Surviving are three sons a daughter seven grandchildren twelve great grandchildren two brothers and two sisters. Matthias Abbas Funeral Home in charge.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Readlyn John Meier Allen Memorial Hospital Waterloo Fred Meyer Lorenz E. Steege Vernon Luther Melvin Steege Harold Meier Ted Diercks Leonard Dorn Emma L. Meier Waverly Henry Sophia Geneke) Pape Oklahoma Colorado Walter Harvey Denver Vern Herbert Esther) Britzman Elmer John Matthias-Abbas Funeral Home

Farm Bureau Women Sponsor Meet Your Candidates Meeting

Farm Bureau women sponsor a Meet Your Candidates meeting at Tripoli Town Hall on Monday October 31 at 8 pm. State office candidates attending include Robert Rigler William Shea Henry Busch and August Baetke. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.

Meet Farm Bureau Tripoli Town Hall Robert Rigler Wm. Shea Henry Busch August Baetke

Readlyn Rites for Louis C. Schweer

Funeral services were held Saturday at Zion Lutheran church Readlyn for Louis C. Schweer 68 of Readlyn who died Wednesday at Mercy hospital Waverly. Rev Paul Schaedig officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Casket bearers were Charles Hagenow Reinhardt Judisch Ernest Ostrogge Art Wolff Otto Jager and Fred Kuhlmann. Survivors include his widow one son Werner and one daughter Mrs Delbert Elda Wittenburg Readlyn.

Zion Lutheran Church Readlyn Louis C. Schweer Mercy Hospital Waverly Paul Schaedig Charles Hagenow Reinhardt Judisch Ernest Ostrogge Art Wolff Otto Jager Fred Kuhlmann Werner Delbert Elda) Witten

Supper gatherings honor Greg Schmidt before service start

Friday and Sunday meals hosted by Mrs. Margaret Schmidt and Mr. Greg Schmidt included Mr. and Mrs. Greg Schmidt, the Reuschers, the Busse families, and daughters. The events honored Greg who left for service Monday and celebrated his Tuesday birthday.

Margaret Schmidt Greg Schmidt T. C. Reuscher Lavern Busse Waverly Larry Busse Fayette Greg

Fall Concert Planned by Denver High School

Denver High School music department under Mrs Eckerman will present a fall concert Sunday October 23 at 230 pm. The program features the mixed chorus girls glee club and group performances to be held in the school gymnasium for the public and senior high attendees.

Denver Denver High School

Rummage Sale for Faith United Church Women

The Women’s Fellowship of Faith United Church of Christ hosts a rummage sale in church parlors on Thursday Oct 20 from 9 am to 5 pm. Items include dishes silverware antiques and baked goods with free coffee and cookies served.

Women’s Fellowship of Faith United Church of Christ

Mrs Voetmann Recovers After Monday Surgery at Allen Memorial

Mrs Voetmann, a patient at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, underwent surgery on Monday. Hospital officials report her condition as stable and she is expected to recover in the coming days.

Paul Voetmann Allen Memorial Hospital Waterloo

Keith Stahlhut Admitted After Monday Surgery

Keith Stahlhut is at St. Mary's hospital in Rochester Minnesota following surgery on Monday. He lies on the third floor in room 117 and is the son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Stahlhut.

Keith Stahlhut St. Mary’s Hospital Rochester Minn Keith Melvin Stahlhut

Henry Blasberg Returns Home After Surgery

Henry Blasberg came home Saturday following a surgery at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo on Monday.

Henry Blasberg Allen Memorial Hospital Waterloo

Knee Surgery Details For Karl Krumm At Allen Memorial

Karl Krumm underwent knee surgery Sunday at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Karl Krumm Allen Memorial Hospital Waterloo

Farm Records Meeting for Bremer Farmers in Tripoli

Bremer county farmers will learn to use electronic data processing to maintain farm records at Grace Lutheran church parlors Tripoli on Tuesday October 25 at 8 p.m. The session, sponsored by the Bremer County Farm Bureau farm management committee, outlines two programs for farm income tax and enterprise summaries with or without non farm losses. The Farm Bureau service, in its first year with about 500 participants after two years of research, also offers report sending or a new check method. Committee members include K H Hoppenworth Billie Hennings and Roger Swinton.

Bremer County Grace Lutheran Church Tripoli Farm Management Committee Bremer County Farm Bureau State Farm Bureau K. H. Hoppenworth Farm Bureau Farm Records Service Billie Hennings Roger Swinton

Crittenden Kimbal Public Auction Set for Saturday

P L Crittenden and Frank Kimbal announce a Saturday public auction on Oct 22 at 1 00 pm at 202 Fourth St SW Tripoli. Items include a Kelvinator fridge electric stove two washing machines antiques and more with cash terms and removal after settlement. Auctioneer R L Bob Muench and American Savings Bank clerk. A full list appears on another page.

P. L. Crittenden Frank Kimbal Fourth St Tripoli Kelvinator R. L Bob) Muench American Savings Bank

Timmerman Family Relocates to Acreage Northwest of Tripoli

Mr and Mrs Leland Timmerman and family moved Saturday to their acreage northwest of Tripoli.

Leland Timmerman Tripoli

Wapsie Valley Junior Class Presents Three One Acts

Wapsie Valley will stage three one act plays in the Little Theatre on November 4 and 5 at 8 p m. Twenty juniors perform in Tf Girls Asked Boys for Dates The Dear Departed and Opening Night with casts led by Melvin Kreb Linda Levendusky and Mary Matthias among others directed by Mrs Bonnie Jensen.

Wapsie Valley Little Theatre Bonnie Jensen Melvin Kreb Steve Lockard Kathy Short Barbara Nus Susan Buhr Linda Levendusky Shery Zars Barbara Heinze Larry Youngblut Dan Huebner Richard Venzke Mary Matthias Cecelia Schroeder Carolyn Bellis Myrna Westendorf Lynn Kane Doris Schumacher Janet Kerns Beverly Myers Terri Minnaert

Budget boost for Cedar Valley Mental Health Center

The Cedar Valley Mental Health Center in Waverly, serving Bremer Butler Chickasaw and Fayette counties, receives a $71 000 budget for 1967, up threefold from three years ago. Executive director Jerome Aleff cites Fayette county inclusion staff expansion and broader program as factors with support from Community Chest and volunteers. The budget is for approval by the Mental Health Society at its Nov 7 meeting at Irving School.

Tripoli Red Cross Boy Scouts Cub Scouts Wapsie Area Scout Council Salvation Army Bremer County Iowa Association For Mental Health Tripoli Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation T. B. Bond Iowa Children’s Home Society Sister Kenny Foundation Cedar Valley Mental Health Center USO United Service Organization Cedar Valley Fayette County Aleff Waverly Community Chest Bremer Butler Chickasaw Fayette Mental Health Society Irving School

Tripoli Edges Wapsie Valley in Rain Drenching Thriller

Tripoli Panthers upset undefeated Wapsie Valley 14-7 in Denver as rain lashed the game. Karl Krumm reinjured his knee before kickoff and will miss the season. Tripoli climbs to 5-0 in conference while Wapsie drops to second.

Tripoli Wapsie Denver Tripoli Panthers Wapsie Valley Panthers Panther Karl Krumm Karl Turkey Valley Fredericksburg Janesville Plainfield Dunkerton Tripoli Wapsie Valley

Dunkerton denies junior high Panthers, 4-0 season finish

Tripoli's junior high football team closed the season with a 4-0 record by beating Dunkerton 27-7 at Dunkerton. Coach John Samuelson praised the effort and cited 12 standout players including Brad Holm and Lowell Kuecker among others.

Jr. High Tripoli Dunkerton John Samuelson Panthers Samouelson Brad Holm Lowell Kuecker Paul Garner Leon Luhring Kent Harms Daniel Boeckmann Dennis Boeckmann Kim Kehe Barry Boeckmann Willis Hildebrandt Kenny Bergmann Rodney Quass

Driver License Exam Team Serves 68 In Tripoli

The Iowa State Highway Patrol examining team served 68 persons in a Saturday morning session at Tripoli Town Hall. The group issued 43 operator renewals 1 chauffeur license 2 instruction permits 5 temporary driving permits and performed 9 driving tests and 8 written tests. The team will return for their next session November 19.

Iowa State Highway Patrol Tripoli Town Hall

Teresa Kuhrt to Appear on Romper Room TV Show

Teresa, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Kuhrt of Tripoli, will be on Romper Room on KWWL TV channel 7 from October 24 to November 4 at 12 30 PM each weekday.

Teresa Robert Kuhrt Tripoli Kwwl TV Channel 7

Funeral Services for Donald Weekley Held in Waterloo

Donald K Weekley 34 died Oct 13 at Allen Memorial hospital. Funeral set for Waterloo for Weekley of 1960 Fairview Ave. Survivors include widow Verla Klenzman of Tal poli, five daughters one son and his parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Weekley of Waterloo plus five brothers and five sisters. Three brothers and two sisters preceded him.

Waterloo Donald K. Weekley Fairview Ave Allen Memorial Hospital Verla Klenzman Tripoli Clarence Weekley

Zip Code Lists Sought From Post Office Patrons

Tripoli Postmaster Ray H. Fink celebrates strong response to zip code requests and urges those who have not sent in their lists to do so. The nationwide effort asks households to list correspondents for five digit ZIP codes, print addresses, include return addresses, and use blank forms to receive ZIP updates. Extra forms available at the local post office.

Tripoli Ray H. Fink Fink

Fremont Farm Bureau Ladies Meeting Scheduled

The Fremont township Farm Bureau ladies will meet Tuesday October 25 at 1 30 p m in the home of Mrs. Robert Rathbone.

Fremont Township Farm Bureau Robert Rathbone

Also Mentioned on This Page

Iid Gross Town Hall Frederika State Bank of Waverly Essman H. R. Gross Iowa Cong State Farm Organization Ohmann Eee Post Denver High Mental Health Center J. M. Haydon Dave Buchholz Buchholz Dan Biesterfelt Biesterfelt Darrel Meyer Meyer Wilbur Luistikow Steve Ellison Sam Kehe Don Hinrichs Des Moines Register Kehe Hinrichs Ladage Donald Weekley
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