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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1962
Page
1
Voters head to the polls on Tuesday to decide state and county races, including the US Senate and House contests, plus a maintenance shed proposal in Bremer County. The measure would authorize 000 from the secondary road fund for a two-part shop and yard complex near Waverly, with no tax increase expected.
Election guidance shows proper versus improper ballot markings and how spoiled ballots result from carelessness rather than lack of knowledge. The illustrations compare acceptable markings with non acceptable ones, noting which ballots will be counted.
Ballots marked in the lower portion will not be counted. The notice warns voters that ballots failing to meet marking guidelines are ineligible for inclusion in tallies.
The town will disinfect all water mains Friday November 2 from 7 p.m. to about 6 a.m. Water bell will sound at start. residents should store enough water for drinking until 6 a.m. Saturday. Chlorine will be used. taste may be noticeable but it is harmless. George V. Barnes Mayor.
The American Savings Bank will stay open for business on Tuesday November 6 election day marking a change from prior years. Postal services will be normal per local postmaster Ray H Fink. Liquor stores will be closed that day per State Liquor Control Commission rules.
Electors in Frederika Plainfield and Readlyn vote on a 25 year municipal telephone franchise. Frederika and Plainfield would grant Butler Bremer Mutual Telephone Co. a 25 year franchise beginning Jan 1 1963. Readlyn would authorize Readlyn Telephone Co. to operate a local telephone system and use streets for installing and maintaining lines. Formality vote with little opposition expected.
Sixty girls and women from the northeast district will model wool garments at the Make It Yourself With Wool fashion show on November 3 at 2 30 p m in Black's store Waterloo. Garments will be judged by a panel including Mrs Wendell Van Sycc and others. Winners advance to the state finals in Des Moines December 6 7 with all expense paid trips. Admission is free and the public is invited.
Five Bremer county 4-H boys were elected to county offices for 1963 at a Tripoli meeting. New officers include Wm Thoms president Kenneth Foelske vice president Bruce Bixby secretary Larry Hassman treasurer and Larry Huck reporter historian. Retiring vice president Ronald Milius presided. Mrs. Rogers urged parental involvement. officers were installed after a candlelight ceremony.
Howard Pigg, superintendent, announces all students will be dismissed at 11 30 a m Wednesday November 7 for the rest of the day. Local teachers attend in service led by staff from ISU Ames and SUI Iowa City. Elementary sessions cover arts and crafts methods while high school staff review recent Iowa Educational Development Tests.
Tripoli’s girls basketball team will join six state teams at a Garna ville clinic hosted by Pantherette coach Rich ard Opheim. The afternoon session features demonstrations on offense without a post, jump shots, and screens, followed by three evening games including MFL and Garnville matchups.
Nearly 400 Bremer county 4-H members, guests, parents and friends attend the annual awards banquet at 6 30 p m in the Riviera ballroom Janesville. Tickets issued by Bremer County Bankers Association. Co masters of ceremony Jane Werner and Wm Thoms. Over 40 local and many state and national donors support the awards. Primary objectives include goal setting, higher achievement, self evaluation, and recognition of progress.
The State Conservation Commission reminded hunters they need both a special deer hunting license and a regular small game license when pursuing deer. The rule applies to all deer hunters, archers, and runners in the field after deer, following inquiries about the license requirements.
August Krueger returned Tuesday from Allen Memorial Hospital Waterloo where he had been a patient the past week for observation.
Ford Motor Co PP&E football contest climaxes Saturday at Tri Poli South Park. Five age groups compete for 15 prizes including uniforms jackets footballs. Open to boys ages 7 through 11 with free registration at Ambrose Auto Co prior to noon Saturday.
Tripoli Panthers beat Dunkerton 27-0 on the road to cap the season. The defense held Dunkerton to the Panthers 35-yard line late in the first half while the offense moved methodically, scoring in a dominant display of hard-nose football.
Tripoli’s Community Chest drive reports $2,000 collected toward a $2,600 goal, with $1,800 still needed. Campaign chair Mrs. Erwin Towne urges final solicitations by Friday to close the 1962 drive. In football, Tripoli Panthers defeat Dunkerton 21-0 as Krumm and Boeckmann shine, with Rausch and Boeckmann scoring additional TDs. Games set for Friday include Janesville at Denver and Dunkerton at Plainfield.
Bremer County Attorney Mervin Flander warned Halloween pranksters to avoid property damage this year after vandalism hit Denver and Sumner last season. He urged law enforcement to prepare for stricter enforcement, noting charges like unlawful assembly and willful injury carry jail terms. Denver officials republished their curfew, requiring under 19s off streets 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. unless supervised.
Wapsie Valley High School announces first six weeks honor roll with 49 students. A group earned an A average including sophomores Marian Buhr and Ronald Moeller and seniors Ruth Bast and Diane Wittenburg. B average honorees include multiple seniors juniors and sophomores. A Social Security district rep will visit Sumner and Waverly in November. contact Waterloo office for details.
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