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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1956
Page
7
A 1956 outlook from the Annual Outlook Conference in Washington predicts steady prices for women’s and misses’ suits and coats despite higher production costs. Dresses and blouses stay near current levels while infant wear and some men’s wear inch upward, with possible breaks if leather and cotton supplies rise.
The District Court of Bremer County Iowa appointed on March 22 1956 Anna Kirchhoff Tripoli Iowa as Administratrix of the Mary Pines deceased estate. All debts should be paid to the Administratrix and all claims presented legally to the Court for allowance. Attorneys Sweet Sager Engelbrecht Waverly Iowa.
Elizabeth Henning and Harry H Buhr wed at First Lutheran Waterloo with Rev Henry Moeller officiating. August Krueger bought the Carl Drape residence in east Tripoli. Ralph Schultz broke his right arm cranking a truck. he works at James Madden farm. Geneva Holm broke her leg Saturday. Market quotes list eggs hogs and calf prices. Tripoli concert band members and soloists noted. A fire destroyed 1000 day old turkey poults on an Elmer Wilharm farm. Paul Buenzow sold his service station and home to Erwin Towne of Mallard. possession May 1. Ruth Segebarth and Erwin Neuendorf married in Fredericksburg St Paul’s. Memorial services for Pfc Milton R Schaefer in Korea held. Edwin Schroeder returns from Des Moines VA hospital after amputating left leg. Death of Fred Staack in Readlyn. A 42 passenger school bus added by Tripoli school board. Paul Bruch of Readlyn dies of heart attack. Henry Beisner to celebrate golden wedding April 11 in Denver.
One year ago on April 6 1955 Darwin Buls announced the grand opening of Buls Standard Station here to celebrate as new owner. Rising temperatures and spring dust spread through the Tripoli area with a high of 71 as sunny skies returned.
Court clerk of Bremer County Iowa announces a Will presented as Christoph Drape deceased. A probate hearing is set for April 9 1956 at 10 am at the Bremer County Court House in Waverly to determine if the will should be admitted to probate.
Pinhook Clyde McConkey and others visited Irene O Day and nearby homes over the weekend. Numerous gatherings included confirmations, birthday parties, 4 H meetings, and housewarmings with many neighbors from Buck Creek, Waterloo, Sumner, Readlyn, and Fredericksburg attending. High 500 prizes went to Van Brocklin and Fagenbaum. travel prize to Matthias.
Mr and Mrs Fred C Holm visited Sunday afternoon in the home of Mr and Mrs Arnold Platte. Fred Platte and the Plattes spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Clarence Wehling and family. Clarence Wehling and family hosted others Friday evening in their home with the Strottmann and Stromer families in attendance.
By E. D. Plass M D discusses the query if a tuberculous patient can have cancer. The article notes that earlier teaching claimed immunity but later studies show no significant difference in cancer incidence between tuberculous and non tuberculous individuals. It explains tuberculosis as a chronic disease from a bacterium while cancer is not infection related.
Notice to voters of Tripoli Community School District Bremer County Iowa of a special school election at Tripoli Town Hall April 6 1956 from 12 noon to 7 pm to elect two directors two directors one director and a treasurer with terms as stated nomination papers due by noon April 6 1966 at the Bremer County Superintendent of Schools Waverly.
Lineman Larry Glandon of Sigourney fractured a vertebrae after his climbers slipped. His safety belt held but he slid down the pole and landed on his back.
Nellie Custis, the step daughter of George Washington, appears in a historical note. Leader ads prompt readers to respond with results and engagement.
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