Weekend Socials Span Towns From Waterloo To Waverly
Weekend guests and Easter visitors fill many homes across Sumner Waterloo and neighboring towns. Families host relatives from Moline Chicago Milwaukee Des Moines and Des Moines area, with dinners and Sunday calls noted at Cedar Falls Readlyn Oelwein and Readlyn.
Looking at Life in Tripoli 1908 Highlights
A 1908 Tripoli column notes 110 street teams, weddings, injuries, and local chatter. Clerks at FE L Kelsey’s, arrivals from St Paul, a 25th wedding anniversary, school prize winners, and early 20th century markets. Navy and Korea events referenced with local families. Funeral notices follow.
Ernest Plattes 45th Anniversary at Readlyn Sunday
Readlyn special: Mr and Mrs Ernest Plattes were honored on their 45th wedding anniversary Sunday evening by their large family including nine children and 18 grandchildren. Also listed are numerous relatives and guests from Readlyn and nearby communities as well as other Danford names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Plattes
Readlyn
Ernest Platte
Lorna
Elmer Everding
Norma
Wilbert Hartman
Bernice
Aaron Ludwig
Tripoli
Ervin
Sumner
Lois
Wendall Wenthe
Waverly
Wilma
Donald Zelle
Pittsburgh
Margaret
Melvin
Emil
Elma
Birthday visitors honor 82nd for H T Lau
Saturday evening visitors Mr and Mrs Walter Buls and Mrs Leona Ladage came to honor H T Lau on his 82nd birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Lau
Walter Buls
Leona Ladage
Home from Germany Alvin Price returns from two years in Army
Alvin Price came home Friday from two years of Army service in Germany. His parents are Mr and Mrs John Price and other family members welcomed him back after his overseas duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Price
Germany
John Price
Sixth Birthday Celebration for Diane Mahlstedt
Mr and Mrs Peter Mahlstedt visited Mr and Mrs Willis Mahlstedt Sunday to help celebrate the sixth birthday of their daughter Diane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Mahlstedt
Mrs
Willis Mahlstedt
Diane
Schmidt and Koch Attends 25th Anniversary in Waterloo
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Schmidt and Mrs. Pauline Koch attended the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Neith in Waterloo on Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Schmidt
Pauline Koch
Waterloo
Ray Neith
Baptism at United Presbyterian Church in Allerton
Mr and Mrs Doyle Gorden visited Mr and Mrs Willis Gorden in Allerton over the weekend. Kyle was baptized by Rev D M Crawford at the United Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Gorden
Willis Gorden
Allerton
Kyle
D. M. Crawford
United Presbyterian Church
Bridal Shower for Joy Eichmann Held at Robert Ambrose Home
A bridal shower honoring Joy Eichmann was held last Tuesday evening at the Robert Ambrose home. Hostesses Jolene Tegtmeier Jean Biermann Kay Barry and Jean Ambrose led the event attended by twenty guests. Joy Eichmann will wed Larry Busse Sunday at 2:30 PM in St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Schwein
Allen Memorial Hospital
Waterloo
St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Matthias Funeral Home
Denver
Edward Borchert
Tripoli
Emil Bahlmann
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Frederika
Scholtz Memorial Hospital
Tripoli Commercial Club
Joy Eichmann
Robert Ambrose
Jolene Tegtmeier
Jean Biermann
Kay Barry
Jean Ambrose
Miss Eichmann
Larry Busse
Paper Drive In Tripoli Mobilizes Scouting Volunteers
Tripoli Boy Scouts stage a paper drive this Saturday with curbside bundles due by 9 a.m. If rain delays, residents should hold paper indoors until noon or the drive will move to April 19. Farmers and townspeople with large quantities should call Scoutmaster Virgil Weidler or bring material to Farmers Produce Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Virgil Weidler
Farmers Produce Co
Birthday Supper Honors Harold Kuethe With Family Guests
Harold Kuethe celebrated his birthday at a Sunday supper hosted by family and friends. Attending were Mrs. Otto Kuethe of Waverly. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Kuethe and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Judas. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weber. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Rosenberg of Waterloo. Mrs. Marie Meier and Lorenz. Mr. and Mrs. Art Holm. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Platte. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Sauerbrei and Dan. Mr. and Mrs. Wendall Kuethe and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kuethe and David. and Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Rettig and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Aplington
A. C. Woodcock
L. E. Garrett
Chicago
Louis Rohrssen
William Bravener
Alvin Hahn
Waverly
Dale Steere
Ray Brase
Art Niemeyer
Sumner
Peter Mahlstedt
Walter Bull
C. E. Francis
Kitty Ann
Vincennes
Ind
Irma Slack
Romaine Schwein
Teresa Ann
Waterloo
R. J. Bunger
Paul Sherry
Fort Smith
Ark
Herb Hoppenworth
Ed McNamee
Paul and
Dennis
T. G. McNamee
Charlotte Bennett
Roy Christiansen
Berwyn
Eva Bennett
Hollis Niemeyer
Ivadelle Niemeyer
Gus Redies
Clara Niemeyer
Robert Rathbone
Erik Erikson
Aurora
Minn
H. W. Krueger
Alice Krueger
Duane Stahlhut
Jamestown
N. D
Beth Emmaline
Rudolph Piegers
Gene Johnson
la Porte City
Barbara
Kathy
Edward Pavelee
Emil Spier
Carol
Kenneth Kuhrt
Randolph Schwarze
Harriet
Sandra Kamper
Milwaukee Hospital
Milwaukee
Wis
L. K. Bell
Douglas
Wendell Bell
Cameron
Independence
Frederick Drewis
Patty
Jimmy
Harlan Estrem
Michael
John Estrem
Dennison
Mina
Ida Holdahl
Estrem
Hulda Hesse and
Kelly
William Seelhammer
Leslie Lauck
Alta Vista
Herbert Lauck
Robert Lohmann
Teresa
Wm. Mueller
Kent
Pat
Mervyn Ormston
Hampton
G. E. van Wert
Willard Buhr
Lavera
Evelyn Pavelec
E. J. Pavelec
Paul FE. Sherry Sr
Walter Steward
Walter Steward Sr
Donald Damon
Oelwein
Anna Pagel
Kenneth Pierce
Kimberly
S. A. Maurer
R. A
Kimi
Dubuque
Leo Westendorf
Reinhold Pavelee
Readlyn
J. C. Ruehs
Plainfield
Randall Niedert
Rhonda
LeLand Bergman
Earl Sentman
Fred
Julia
Stevens Point
Paul
J. M. Snyder
Ronald Rogers
Jesup
Hugh Sproul
Raymond
Myrtle Parker
John Henning
Arnold Stromer
Erwin Beck
Lawrence Bockhaus
James
Frederika
Harry Buhr
Edw. Rosenthal
Douglas Rosenthal
Jeffrey
Tracy
R. D. Buhr
F. C. Dodd
Perry Crittenden
George Feringa
James Crittenden
LuAnn
Frank Kimball
Clarence Kimbal
E. A. Kleiss
Theresa
Loran Hagen
Judy
Parkersburg
Willard Holm
Kaye
J. P. Snelling
Donald Koschmeder
William Schlichting
Eldo Kehe
Lawrence Snelling
Clark and
Jerry
Virgil Lampe
Vanda Jo
Les Steinbach
Des Moines
Lee Peacock
Mr. Steinbach
Earl Schultz
Fred Joens
Adolph Homan
Alfred Hartman
Elmer Joens
Donna Olk
Roger Hartman
Esther Joens
F. W. Bergmann
Lester Bergmann
Clear Lake
Lyle Bergmann
Erwin Thurm
Merle Rueckert
Steven
Mark
Loren Bergmann
Lois
Lloyd
Fred Holm
Vern Holm
Randy
Denver
Donald James
Donnie
Robert Selck
Ron
Brian
Lavern Tegtmeier
Sidney
Duane Holm
Bradley
Spencer
Murray
Monte
Linda
Cyril Jandrey
M. K. Peters
Herman Tegtmeier
Harold Zelle
Emelda Boevers
Ewald Boevers
Tripoli
T. H. Boevers
Harriet Schwarze
Harold Kuethe
Otto Kuethe
Edgar Kuethe
Ervin Judas
Henry Weber
Ron Rosenberg
Marie Meier
Lorenz
Art Holm
Louis Platte
Leo Sauerbrei
Dan
Wendall
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C Mullen
L. L. Mullen
Moline
Ray Fink
Marshall Carpenter
Emil Brandt
Exnest Drewis
Dean Harris
Harold Quade
Loren Noeller
Angeline Lindfield
Lavern Lampe
Fidel Waterman
Walter Sommer
Cecil Decker
Cedar Falls
Sunny
Erwin Kappmeyer
Amily
Emma Kappever
William Als
Erwin Pipho
Uinner
Waler Beisner
Chris Pipho
Nora Prings
Louis Rohrssennd
Hicago
Walter Zahn
Rndolph
Traey
Edwin Tegtmeier
Harry Buenzow
Will Betcher
FE. L. Kelsey
Henry Hankner
Peter Goodenbour
St. Paul
Mercantile
Vina Panzer
Henry Harmening
Amanda
Wm. Haase
Rev. Schlueter
Ambrose Boys
Adolph Biermann
Siegel
Adolph
Erwin Ladd
W. H. Harris
Earlville
E. C. Mueller
William Haase
American Savings Bank
Mildred E. Smith
JoAnn Adelmund
Joe Adelmund
Sumner Hospital
Adelmund
Hazel Maurer
Donna Kuethe
David Ray Block
Mark Lee Block
Marian Lahmann
Erhardt Lahmann
Bremer County
Frederika No. 5
Senate
Alfred Bock
Betty Snelling
Calvin Meihost
Roger Kimbal
Armed Services
Virgil Bonorden
Otto Bonorden
Japan
Pfc
Merlin Franzen
Henry Franzen
Korea
John C. School
L. J. Magnall
D.V.M
Carnation
American Beauty Pork & Beans
Potter’s Polar Pac
China
Snomaid
the Farmers Store
Sii Ida Hankner
Michael's
John Sassmann
Jose Vega
E. J. Fink
R. F. Klemp
Robert Sassman
California
Pillsbury Best Flour
Faribault Garden Seeds
Ohio
Green Mountain
Michael’s
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