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Newspaper

Tripoli Leader

Location

Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1972

Page

8

Bremer and Bremer County supervisors set road, payroll, and election actions

The Bremer County Board of Supervisors met in several sessions from September 29 to October 4 1972. They approved plats and temporary road closures due to erosion, named county judge and deputy sheriff appointments, adopted beer and liquor permits, set pay scales for sanitation and highway staff, granted homestead and soldier exemptions, and arranged election board staffing and deputy commissioners for the 1972 municipal elections. Also authorized utility right of way work and a quit claim deed transfer for land acquisition.

Board of Supervisors of County Iowa Averly Ralph W. Juhl Lorence H. Platte Reinhard A. Buhr Kurtz Subdivision Board of Supervisors Bremer County Overry Oe Otto Lewis Boeck Janesville Justice of the Peace Beverly Boeck Jackson Township Waverly Dale Lehmkuhl Rte Sumner W. H. Happel Clese Melvin Canfield Denver Gary L. Everding Buhr Platte Kenneth Beard Wayne Phelps Highway Department Charles Coltrain Engr Aid I Jerry Hahn Laborer I Dennis Haverkamp Merrill Kirchhoff Hardwig Richmann Mechanic I Clarence Strempke Operator I David Wiltse Illiam Burke Mantis Aron Dwig Oreman Bremer County Conservation Commission United States of America John D. Cherry Towa A. Manibere Renard A. Buhr United Telephone Company of Sylvan Acres Dayton Township Leo H. Westendorf G. 0. Rich R. W. Tegtmeier Douglas Township John Munsterman Edgar Bergman Darrell Neuendorf Franklin Township Eldo Moeller Myrtle Leistikow Erwald Moeller Frederika Township Mary Rewolit Art L. Kelling Bernice Mueller Mont Township Robert Rathbone Larry Vogt Walter Lohmann Rudolph Piegers Hazel Kirchhoff DeForest Dix Virginia Becker Donald Brown Jefferson Melvin Judas Ernest Griese Henry Exgena Henry Abbas, Jr Ernst Huck Lafayette Township Russell Walther Sherwin Lindner Nellie Exgleston Leroy-Sumner NO. 2 Raymond Kuethe Harvey Kuhlmann Elmer Miller Max Roland J. Langholz Grace Brownson Esther Gies Genevieve Graham Wilbert Oberheu William Wenger Norma Bodeker Beam Helen Salge Harold Hof Mary Lou Leary Louise Liebau Marian Gremmels Oscar R. Smith Geneva Liebau Dan E. Jardaman Darlyle Sullivan Iry Thoms H. E. Dettmer Helen Mae Ritchie Josephine Are Carol Sehneer Lydia Reisner W. H. Jorgenrud Semes

Tripoli Leader listing town expenditures and grants October 25 1972

Itemized spending by Tripoli Town including construction and care grants to local entities and individuals. Notable entries cover Niemann Construction, Rock Peoples Gas, care facilities, medical services, fuel taxes, utilities, and various inspectors and suppliers with totals and carried items.

Tripoli Tt Defense Blue Cross FICA Northwestern Bell Kunkel David Sanitary Lands Fund Blue Cross Rae Crsomat Byte Merri” Marietta Rock Niewehner’s Beard Kenneth Abrahamson Ronald Arneson Beam John Boone Blank Book Carstensen, Et al Cerro Gordo Co Finders Charles IPERS Lawyers Coop Matt Parrott & Sons Roberts James St. Joseph Mercy van Wyngarden Dwight Wasenius Richard West Pub. Co Anderson, Darrel B&b Coop Buhr’s D-X Burkhardt Welding Butler-Bremer E&l Sundries Gielau Oil Hasbrouck-Voetmann IPS Kammeyer Aor Krueger Alice Sala Langholz Roland Martin Marietta Drake Libbty Library Fund Joint Co Edwards Spraying Co Boxwell L. L Gitch Louis Galdner Koch E. L Magnall L. J Murphy Arch Nelson A. J Platte H. W Seitsinger Westendorf LaVern Salvage Poor Fund Dept. Social Services Bremer Cedar Valley Denver Town Fareway Stores Heeper Eldon Jack & Jill

Local Firms and Officials Listing Routinely Servicing City

A scanned roster lists county addressograph suppliers and city officials with items and services including uniforms, supplies, repairs, postage, and meetings. Notable names include Virginia Becker, J B Brunkhorst, Carl Cutler, Albert Hoins, Geo Nicolaus, R L Niewehner, and James Rathe with roles in printing, zoning, finance, and utilities.

Badger Shirt Co Becker Virginia Blue Cross Boone Blank Book Brunkhorst J. B Bureau of Labor Canfield’s Cutler Carl Hoins Albert Gaerd Jay's Baa Fillar & Chambers Grapp Eleanor Treas FICA Juhl Ralph Koch Bros Su Lutheran Soc Marra Gary Moye Northwestern Bell Walton, Amy Waverly Tire Co Wuttke Motors Xerox

A Sense of Accomplishment in Grading Reports

The staff argues that report cards should reflect effort and learning rather than pure grades. They note grading reports mark nine week quarters, caution against overemphasizing good grades, and urge recognizing improvement, effort, and preparation over the numeric result.

Vandalism at THS Highlighted by Student Note

The THS vandalism report cites minor acts by students including a found locker note reading Hi, time to clean your locker. Disrupted lockers and disarrayed gym gear accompany damaged library magazines. The Panther's Tale warns vandalism remains a criminal offense and jokes can hurt.

THS Misterious

Deb Leistikow and Judy Kirchhoff Portraits Shine as Seniors

Deb Leistikow, born August 6 1955 to Mr and Mrs Elroy Leistikow, pursues writing poetry art and music while teaching and guiding special education. Judy Lynn Kirchhoff born July 27 1955, daughter of Mardell and Dennis Kirchhoff, excels in painting photography and art. plans art school after graduation and works at Tastee Creme while active in 4 H Mixed Chorus and Sunday school.

Elroy Leistikow Deborah Ann Leistikow Deb Mardell Dennis Kirchhoff Judy Lynn Judy Leo Tastee Creme

Juniors Finish Magazine Campaign With Record Sales

The junior class at Tri Poli Community School System raised about 3040 dollars in their magazine sale surpassing the 3000 dollar goal. Top seller Cindy Asmus moved 45 subscriptions worth over 230 dollars, competing for the Grand Drawing won by Melodie Redies.

Cindy Asmus Cindy Fate Melodie Redies Melodie Tripoli

Essay Contest Encourages Juniors and Seniors to Enter

An essay contest sponsored by Iowans for Right to Work invites all juniors and seniors to submit up to 250 words on A Right to Work Law Who Needs It by December 1. Prizes are shares of stock in an Iowa company. past winners earned Deere and Winnebago stock worth hundreds to over a thousand dollars. Contact Mr Drips for full rules.

Iowa Drips Corret

New Art Department Teacher Joins THS for Eight Weeks

The active blonde Miss Fredrick begins student teaching at THS for eight weeks. A Wartburg College senior majoring in art and English, she plans to graduate in December and has held roles as Wartburg Queen candidate and cheerleader. She serves as Alpha Chi representative and was nominated for the Danworth Scholarship. She also works part time on a telephone switchboard and enjoys waterskiing and horseback riding while aiming to learn snow skiing this winter.

Chris Fredrick THS Miss Fredrick Wartburg College Wartburg Alpha Chi Danworth Fredrick

Decisions Deciding: Class of 73 Faces Early Graduation

The class of 73 must choose between graduating after seven semesters or continuing for eight under a new school board policy. Seniors choosing semester graduation would attend the end of year commencement and receive their diplomas then.

American Education Week Proclaimed for 1972

The president proclaims October 22 to 28, 1972 as American Education Week with the theme Make Education Top Priority. He urges citizens to support schools and provide equal educational opportunity for all, stressing youth as the nation's future.

United States of America

Save The Eagle Campaign Details and Involvement

The article promotes the Save The Eagle Campaign urging public action to protect the bald eagle. It notes threats from illegal shootings chemical pollution and dwindling food sources. It mentions Hunt Food Corporation and a fundraiser with labels to benefit an eagle sanctuary in Chippewa National Forest Minnesota with a February deadline in 1973.

America Hunt Food Corporation Chippewa National US Service

Unclear practice report fragment sparks questions

Fragmentary notes describe football practice and a Tuesday event involving individuals named R. P. and Perkins. Text is garbled and lacks coherent facts, making it difficult to identify a clear event, outcome, or place.

Panther News Editor Apologizes for Errors to Readers

The Panther staff admits to spelling mistakes and misprints in recent issues. The editor pledges better review and asks readers to bear with corrections as the paper improves.

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