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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1975
Page
1
Tripoli Community District plans a public meeting to discuss a proposed elementary school construction and equipment project. The vote on the building issue is set for July 7, with officials seeking resident input and approval.
An open house is set for October 7, 1975 from 9:00 a.m. to 0:00 p.m. at the south entrance lower hall. Cookies will be available and staff answer questions about the proposed Mentor School addition. The 35,898 square foot building will hold 14 classrooms plus art, music, remedial reading, media center, multi purpose room, kitchen, storage and offices. A second public information meeting is scheduled for September 29 at 8 p.m. in the high school gym.
Funeral services were held for 74 year old Rachel H. Stoffregen at St Pauls United Church of Christ in Denver. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery. She died at home from a massive stroke. She was born March 4, 1901 in Iowa. Survivors include a daughter Dorothy Thurm of Readlyn, two grandsons, four great grandchildren, a sister Ira Anderson of Waverly, and a daughter in law. She was a charter member of the Acker Matthias American Legion Auxiliary and a member of the Readlyn VFW.
Mrs. Delores Keinemann reports 536 poppies sold in Tripoli and Frederika yielding 128.19 for the veterans relief fund after expenses. The annual Branden burg-Krueger VFW Post event funds veterans welfare with proceeds. A Sept 24 fashion show at Tripoli City Hall features outfits from local shops with door prizes and tickets at 1.
Bids for 19.5 million dollars in bonds and preferred stock of Interstate Power Company will open October 20, 1975. The utility plans 10 million in 30 year first mortgage bonds and 190000 new $50 par preferred shares to fund debt repayment and a 51 million dollar 1975 construction budget focused on coal plants in Lansing and Sioux City. Peak power demand rose 8 percent in 1975. six to seven years needed for coal plants and ten years for nuclear units. St. John's Lutheran Church hosts a Turkey Supper October 1 with plates at 2.50 1.50 and .50.
Edward Bennett and Elizabeth Klein are the only declared candidates for the two-year mayoral term and the first four-year term for a woman respectively. C. C. Eich has papers for city treasurer. Filing deadline is 5 p.m. August 25. Ballots and papers available in the county clerk’s office in Tripoli or at the county auditor in Waverly.
Two 18 year olds Dorsey Steere and Steven Moeller were arrested in a Bremer County case tied to a burglary at Hills Country Club in Tripoli. They appeared in state court and were bound over to District Court after being charged with breaking and entering. Losses exceeded 400 dollars in cash merchandise. Ten whiskey bottles were among stolen items later recovered by sheriff indicates.
Residents are reminded they must be registered to vote in the Tripoli School District bond issue election. A person need only register once to be eligible to vote in all elections.
DeKalb Seed Company hosted dealers from across the United States at a convention in DeKalb Illinois. Attendees from the area included Carl Schwemm Tripoli Larry Balsley Plainfield Lavern Hooper Waverly and Jim Hartman Sumner. Local registration for those not yet registered was offered at the Tripoli City Clerk's office September 25 with morning and afternoon slots. The Eichmann Beauty Salon announced vacation dates October 4 through October 13.
Wartburg College admissions counselor Jack Fistler will visit Tripoli High School on Thursday October 2 1975 at 9 00 am. Prospective students and parents may schedule by calling the guidance office at 882 4202. Wartburg is a private four year co educational liberal arts college in Waverly Iowa affiliated with the American Lutheran Church.
The 3rd District Republican Women's Fall Conference will be at First Lutheran Church Osage Iowa from 9:00 to 3:00 on September 25. Morning session features Sound-Off on current issues and Wartburg College professor Dr Ottersberg will discuss Where does the Republican Party stand today? Registration is 1.50 and luncheon 2.00. Reservations to Mrs Anne Dunlap 919 East Main Osage Iowa 50461.
Senior Citizens will meet Wednesday October 1 at 6 00 p m for a potluck gathering in Tripoli City Hall with members invited to bring a dish and share community updates.
Nearly 700 guests attended the Readlyn Mutual Insurance Association centennial open house at the Readlyn office on September 12 and 13. Coffee and doughnuts were served and a gift was given to each family. A door prize drawing highlighted the two day observance.
Iowa will be highlighted on NBC Today as part of the national bicentennial celebration. The Oct 10, 1975 broadcast from 7 to 9 a.m. on Channel 7 features Barbara Walters on location in Iowa, a corn soybeans and hog farm outside Waterloo, a barber shop quartet, clips from the Iowa State Fair, interviews with notable Iowans, and a film on Mississippi River transport in Iowa. The American Savings Bank via the ABA co sponsors this Iowa segment.
The Iowa Conservation Commission reminds hunters that the 1975 goose season starts October 1 and the first duck segment begins October 4. Shooting hours run from half an hour before sunrise to sunset. Canada geese, white fronted geese and other geese have specific openings through November and December with daily bag limits of five and possession limits of five geese.
Tripoli High Panthers were shut out 34 0 by Denver as the defense showed progress but big plays again doomed the team. Coach Gene Perkins noted improved defense and stressed offense must improve to control possession and support the secondary before facing Fredericksburg.
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