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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1968
Page
8
A flurry of weekend visits and dinners marked confirmations across the region. Families from Waterloo, Jesup, Waverly, Keystone, Davenport, and beyond gathered at multiple homes to celebrate Delia Edwards and Gaylen Drape, with extended relatives attending from St. Louis, Denver, and Readlyn.
Friday evening visitors at the Robert Rathbone home were Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Kirchhoff and family. Grace Lohmann and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lohmann were Wednesday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Erling Lohmann, Postville. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rathe entertained 20 at dinner Sunday to honor Mary Jane on her confirmation at Grace Lutheran church. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Moeller and Dawn spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rathbone. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Judisch, Readlyn, visited at the Lloyd Moeller home Saturday evening. Rev. and Mrs. George Gundel were among the supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Boevers.
A fire of unknown origin leveled a large barn and 30 head of livestock on the Herman Reding farm northeast of Tripoli Friday night. Local notices report community events, changes in staff, and local civic milestones in the area.
Silver wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. John Menke planned for Sunday. Obituary for Albert Wentzke read at Fall Creek Wisconsin March 24. Ed Koch injured falling from baled hay at the Popes home in Fredericksburg. Mrs. Millie Goodenbour to reside at Readlyn Convalescent Home.
A Sunday gathering honors Kathryn as she is confirmed at Crane Creek. Attendees include family and community members in a ceremonial recognition.
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