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Newspaper

Tripoli Leader

Location

Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1968

Page

4

Local social notes and notices from Cedar Falls area

Local residents gather for birthdays and confirmations. Arthur and Mrs Bunger visit Cedar Falls for son Michael's birthday, while Kathy Traog's confirmation at Grace Lutheran prompts a Walton Steward family gathering. Additional confirmations and dinners honor Karen Dettmer and Kathy Truog with guests from Oelwein Lamont Shell Rock and Tripoli areas. Notices include rug weaving cessation after May 1 and various home services and business ads in Tripoli.

Arthur Bunger Barry Noack Cedar Falls Michael Walter Steward Kathy Traog Grace Lutheran Church Mark Steward Faith United Church of Christ Grover Markham Kevin Lamont John Truog Andrew Truog Debbie Eleanor Truog Roberta Bark Oelwein Richard Truog Kathy Steve Paul Kappmeyer St. John’s Lutheran Church Crane Creek Glenyce Dettmer Karen Richard Hunemuller Waverly Bud Smith Connie Duane Shell Rock Art Holm Leslie Dettmer Clara Dett

Baptism Celebrated At Grace Lutheran Church

Mr and Mrs Darwin Boldt and Mr and Mrs Rudy Potratz hosted relatives Friday after the baptism of their son Calvin Dean at Grace Lutheran Church. Godparents included Mrs Reinhart Buhr Sumner Mark Potratz Decorah and Chuck Smith Oelwein with Rudolph Potratz Sr as proxy for Mark. Guests listed Rev and Mrs Peles Koengeter and several Potratz Buhr and Mundt family members.

Rudy Potratz Grace Lutheran Church Calvin Dean Reinhart Buhr Sumner Mark Potratz Decorah Chuck Smith Oelwein Rudolph Potratz Peles Koengeter

Honored at Dinner for Janet Frank Welcome

Mr and Mrs L H Fink entertained Tuesday night in honor of Janet Frank who arrived from New York City Guests included Mr and Mrs K C Frank of West Union Mrs James R Carson and daughters of Des Moines and Mrs Nora Peacock Miss Frank will visit her parents in West Union until Sunday.

L. H. Fink Janet Frank New York City K. C. Frank West Union James R. Carson Des Moines Nora Peacock Miss Frank

Attending Senior Citizens Meeting at Waverly

A Friday afternoon Waverly senior citizens meeting drew attendees Mrs. John Berlin Mrs. Amanda Hunemuller Mrs. Harry Heine and Mrs. Edw Rosenthal for a community gathering and discussion.

Waverly John Berlin Amanda Hunemuller Harry Heine Edw. Rosenthal

Bride-to-be Wendy Schaub feted at Waterloo bridal shower

Wendy Schaub, engaged to Paul McNamee, received a bridal shower Saturday evening at the home of the groom's grandmother Mrs. T. G. McNamee in Waterloo.

Wendy Schaub Paul McNamee T. G. McNamee Waterloo

Tripoli Woman's Club Attends Sumner County Meeting

Several members of the Tripoli Woman's Club attended the county meeting held at the Methodist church in Sumner on Thursday.

Tripoli Woman’s Club Methodist Church Sumner

Mrs. Wm. Smith and family visit Dallas relatives

Mrs. Wm. Smith and her family from Dallas, Texas, arrived Saturday to spend the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Block.

Wm. Smith Dallas, Tex Paul Block

Memorial thanks for sympathy after death of C A Scheerer

Dr and Mrs L J Magnall and family express heartfelt thanks for cards flowers memorials and other acts of sympathy extended after the death of their father C A Scheerer.

C. A. Scheerer L. J. Magnall

Tripoli Leader April 10 1968 report highlights town events

The Tripoli Leader from Tripoli Iowa dated April 10 1968 covers local happenings and community notices. Readers find brief items on city affairs, school activities, and notable civic updates.

Tripoli Iowa

Farm Tours and Farm Vacations Meeting Scheduled

A meeting at 8:00 p m Tuesday April 16 at the Bremer county Extension office will discuss farm tours and farm vacations to promote rural urban links. Martin Poe leads in community development and will outline tour programs with retired farmers available as guides. Glen Thompson recreation specialist will answer questions on farm vacations and Dale Shires invites interested participants.

Bremer County Martin Poe Rock Rapids Emmetsburg Klemme Glen Thompson Dale Shires

Latest Address of Tripoli Armed Forces Personnel

Lt. Dixon R. Bunger FV 3 207 185 2140 3 Comm Det APO New York 09291 S R. Glen R. Ladage B 622 419 Company 235 U S Naval Training Center San Diego Cal 92133

Tripoli Armed Forces Dixon R. Bunger APO New York S.R. Glen R. Ladage U. S. Naval Training Center San Diego Cal

Auxiliary Notes Brandenburg-Krueger Auxiliary Meeting Report

The Brandenburg-Krueger Auxiliary met at the Post Home on Monday with 14 members. Leona Riedinger to be installed as president at the May meeting. Betty Biermann and Delores Anhalt manage May birthdays at the Nursing Home. A $5 donation was given to the local cancer drive. Delegates were named for the Third District election meeting at Mason City.

Brandenburg - Krueger Post Home Leona Riedinger Betty Biermann Delores Anhalt Mason City

April 27 Convention Plans in J Dodge With Honoree

Janice Fink hosted Adolph Anderson at a party honoring his 96th birthday on February 24 with many friends in attendance. The event from his party was noted in local coverage.

J Dodge Janice Fink Adolph Anderson Aerson

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