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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1973
Page
1
Break-ins in Tripoli and Maple Hills target offices and schools. Intruders stole small cash amounts from machines and a safe in the Tripoli high school and a school building. Previous incidents list small losses with no large pattern yet, including a September and May break-in with modest totals.
Community program funded by a grant offers classes for adults 55 and older in Tripoli. Contact Mrs. David at 882-3388 for information and registration. Activities include Keep Fit, First Aid for Adults, and Painting with schedules starting Sept. 10 and 21 at locations around town. Also a rummage sale at Main Street Market Sept. 14 to 15 with clothing and games, plus a hospital note about Erdina Pavelee in Waterloo.
The commercial club plans a Monday meeting in the Rose Room on September 17. Members voted to change the location and an informal dinner will follow. Attendees should contact Ray Bunger by the stated deadline to reserve.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Walthers announce the lease of the garage and station at the junctions of highway 63 and 93 four miles west of Tripoli. They plan a grand opening Friday September 14 from 7 am to 9 pm and will reside nearby with their three daughters. The DeBusschers bought the building from the Buls.
Iowa conservation officials distribute the 1973 Migratory Waterfowl Stamps to license outlets statewide. All hunters of any age planning to hunt ducks or geese must buy a $1 state stamp signed on the face. Federal stamps cost $5 and are available at post offices. Goose season begins October 1 and ducks on October 6.
The Bremer County Farm Bureau Women’s committee will conduct a workshop on Monday October 1 at the Tripoli town hall from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A noon luncheon will be provided. Reservations must be in to Myrtle Jensen by Sept 24.
The Farmers Home Administration aided 89 families in Bremer, Butler and Black Hawk Counties with nearly 1.52 million dollars in loans during fiscal 1973, boosting outstanding county loans to 7.26 million benefiting 380 families. Programs covered rural housing, rental housing, farming ownership and operating loans, and water system loans.
Uncontested Tripoli Community School District director race drew 48 ballots with incumbent Lloyd Moeller winning re-election 46 to 2. Reorganization meeting set for Sept 17 7 30 pm in the Jr Sr high office.
Governor Robert Ray will proclaim September 16 through 22 as American Heritage and Citizenship Week in Iowa. The Iowa Federation of Woman's Clubs urged the step and the local Woman's Club asks residents to fly the American Flag all week and decorate business windows with items telling the heritage story.
A private nonprofit in Northeast Iowa formed the Cedar Valley Underwater Search and Recovery Unit in December 1972. The group, affiliated with the Black Hawk County Sheriff, comprises civilian volunteers offering underwater search, rescue, and recovery services to agencies and individuals, with 12 active divers and open enrollment for qualified new members.
Arthur Holm died suddenly this morning at his home in Tripoli from a heart attack. Rettig Funeral Home announced funeral arrangements are pending.
Tripoli Community Schools report a decline of four students from last year with 802 pupils this year. Grade breakdown shows 412 in K-6, 143 in 7-8, and 247 in 9-12. official counts to be taken on the second Friday in September.
Iowa Highway Patrol license examiners will be in Tripoli at the town hall on Saturday September 15 from 8 a.m. to noon. Renewals issued until noon, written and driving tests given until 11 a.m. only. The examiner team will not return to Tripoli until October 20.
Frederika Iowa residents will vote September 19 on a public measure to grant Interstate Power Company a 25 year electrical franchise to produce and supply electric energy within Frederika. The ordinance No. 734 outlines rights to erect operate maintain and control an electrical plant in town.
Flu vaccine is now offered at Dr W B Weebers office for eligible individuals this year. It states the service is available to those desiring vaccination.
Tripoli High Panthers opened the 1973 season with a 15-12 non conference win over Sumner. Quarterback Jim Fink kicked a late field goal at halftime and Monty Bergmann helped drive the scorers with key receptions.
A two man best ball golf tournament is set for Maple Hills Country Club on Saturday September 15 with 8:00 am tee times. Entry is 10 per team, carts allowed, lunch served 11 am to 3 pm, coffee and rolls available.
The Northeast Iowa Genealogical Society meets Tuesday Sept 18 at 7 30 p m at the Museum of History and Science 503 South Street Waterloo Ia The program is Preserving Pictures from the Past Everyone tracing a family tree is welcome.
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