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Newspaper

Tripoli Leader

Location

Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1955

Page

3

Funeral Services for Ernest Schildbach Held in Sumner

Funeral rites for 63 year old Ernest Schildbach were conducted Friday at Berg Funeral Home Sumner with burial at Union Mound Cemetery conducted by Rev. M E Shank. Schildbach born Sumner November 18 1891 was a pharmacist at Farrand Drugstore and later a Swift and Company salesman dies Monday April 4 after his car skidded into a ditch near Minneapolis while en route to a hospital. He married Helen Blackwell December 16 1938 and lived at Sturgeon Lake Minnesota. Surviving are his widow three step daughters and a sister Alma of Sumner. He was preceded by his parents and a sister.

Ernest Schildbach Berg Funeral Home Sumner Union Mound M. E. Shank Mr. Schildbach John Schildbach Sumner High School Farrand Drugstore Swift & Co

Social visits fill a week with many travelers

Residents and friends frequent the region visiting relatives and hosting guests. Names include Clyde Jordan A W French Harold Mueller Gus Schwabe Hannah Hawthorne Samuel McClean plus many relatives from Waterloo Waverly Sumner and Independence among others. Extended stays feature visits to Anthon Northwood Cedar Falls and Den ver with multiple households hosting.

Clyde Jordan Iowa City Hospital A. W. French Harold Mueller Waverly Theron Carroll Miriam French Sumner Carroll Gus Schwabe E. H. Lawton Hannah Hawthorne Samuel McClean Pittsburgh Fred Budweg Robert McCracken Margaret McCracken Williamstown Charles Hansen Ramona Rae Waterloo Jackie Camp University of Minnesota Minneapolis Wilma O'Connell Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Gloria Alcock Tam Will Fox Near Horton Floyd Ager Harold Ager Ervin O'Connell Doris Joe Kayser Independence Fred Benz Benz Izora Alcock Stanley Bahlmann Ed Treloar Near Waucoma Ernest Pries August Harms Keith Carroll Herman Brase Douglas Township Charles Testorff Albert Ernest Testorff Robert Camp Jackie Nellie Marshall Russell Wettering Allison Raymond French Connie New Hampton W. H. Sassmann Billy Denver Roy Lease Glenn Olive Mae Clara Hildebrandt Harvey Hildebrandt Near Waverly Richard Thiemann Dale Buchholz Bremer Ralph Drewis F. E. Bagnard S. A. McGee Ervin Schwake Harlan Spring Fountain Howard Richmond Sons Osage Edna Richmond C. F. Shufelt

Local Socials and Visits Across Cedar Falls and Nearby Towns

A succession of weekend gatherings and overnight guests highlights Cedar Falls and surrounding areas. Families including Bergmann, Johnson, Camp, Reed, Jordan, Rathbone, Bowers, Bagnard, Grover, Jahnke, Oman, Lofgren, and Duenow hosted relatives and friends from Waterloo, Westgate, Davenport, St. Louis Park, and Charles City.

Columbus Ohio Arley Bergmann Travis Air Base California Lawrence Johnson Cedar Falls John Johnson Everett Johnson Waterloo Nellie Marshall Fort Dodge Robert Camp Theron Carroll Jerry Reed Roy Waverly Iona Jordan Lillie Rathbone J. McGowan St. Louis Park Minn Lyle Bowers New Hampton Hazel Bowers F. E. Bagnard Shirley Karen Roberts Dale Wieands Frank Bagnard Davenport S. A. McGee Linda Bowers Roy Austin Westgate A. H. Jahnke Ray Grover Elton Grover Lorraine Denton Robert Oman Leslie Hagedorn Boyd Carl Lofgren Charles City Wm. Duenow

Social visits noted across Ben son and surrounding farms

Mr and Mrs Arnold Platte and LeRoy joined Mr and Mrs George Heideman in Ben son for dinner. Virgil Bonarden family and others spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Walter Sauerbrei. Ernest Buhr and Clarence Wehling families visited Friday evening with the Wehling home crowd. Dale and Carol Wehling and Arnold Platte's group gathered Friday night. Mrs Arnold Platte aided Mrs Paul Strottmann with papering. Chris Peterson called on the Platte household. Daggett and Seedorf families were seen Sunday, plus Will Meyerhoff and Paul Strottmann hosts for birthday observances.

Arnold Platte LeRoy George Heideman Benson Virgil Bonarden Walter Sauerbrei Ernest Buhr Clarence Wehling Dale Carol Fred Platte Paul Strottmann Chris Peterson Daniel Daggett Darrell Seedorf Will Meyerhoff

Two Bremer County Schools Earn 100 Percent Dental Rating

Two more rural Bremer County schools and their teachers earned a 100% dental rating from county nurse Mrs. Selma Carroll. The recipients are Douglas No. 8 with teacher Esther Joens and a list of staff, and Warren No. 9 with teacher Evelyn LaGenschulte and another roster of personnel.

Bremer County Selma Carroll Douglas No. 8 Esther Joens Kathy Berger Elaine Buchholz Diane Peters Roberta Whitney Joan Buchholz Kathy Whitney Rosalee Buchholz Karla Kay Busse Judy Whitney Vernon Buchholz Duane Peters Betty Buchholz Lavern Busse Marlene Hooper Karen Pinch Harlan Reuscher Ruth Boeckmann Warren No. 9 Evelyn Lageschulte Donna Mae Dravis Lawain Judisch Diane Watts Connie Hennings Richard Buchholz Bonnie Hennings Harley Meyer Barbara Primus Lois Watts Robert Hildebrandt Judy Meyer Karen Watts Gene Boevers Lorraine Dravis Larry Judisch Jeannie Boevers Frederick Hildebrandt Doris Hildebrandt Verdine Boevers Betty Schweer

Windbreak Demo Planned at Sumner Farm in April

A windbreak demonstration will be conducted at the Richard Crea ger farm north of Sumner on April 12. Iowa State College extension forester Dick Crowther will assist in setting out the demonstration.

Darlene Marilyn Adams Sumner English and Dramatics A. C. Adams Waterloo Richard Obadal Louis Obadal At & P.m Iowa State Teachers College Obadal Ls.t.c John Deere Tractor Works Iowa State College Ames Richard Creager Sumner Iowa State College Extension Forester Dick Crowther

Balloon Found After February Wanego Launch Near Bloomfield

A helium filled balloon launched in Wanego Kansas late February was later discovered near Bloomfield. The event suggests a local balloon release or experiment and details remain limited.

Wanego Kan Bloomfield

Clarence Christopher Reports On A Difficult General Assembly

Representative Clarence Christopher describes a tense 56th General Assembly dominated by lobbyists and revenue questions. He notes stalled appropriation and tax bills, committee actions, and potential clashes due to more minority party influence. The Sifting Committee will steer the late session as major laws move quickly.

56Th General Assembly House Senate Labor Committee Safety Committee General Assembly

Piano Moving by Window Lift Saves Risk and Effort

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Rogge moved their piano from an apartment above Kuhrt Insurance to a new home owned by the heirs of Mrs. Isabelle Jacobson. They removed a front window and used a boom from a excavator to lift it out, avoiding stairs, bumps, and heavy labor.

H. C. Rogge Kuhrt Insurance Agency Isabelle Jacobson

Birthday Dinner for 85th Birthday of Rev Woodcock

Rev. and Mrs. A C Woodcock hosted a Sunday dinner honoring Rev Woodcock on his 85th birthday. Attending were B L Woodcock and James Winegarden group from Cedar Falls. M A Woodcock group from Aplington. E G Gowen group from Cleghorn. E W Kirchhoff and Eugene Woodcock group. and W D Chapin. Afternoon callers included Lynn Chapin and family from New Hampton.

A. C. Woodcock Eugene Woodcock W. D. Chapin Lynn Chapin New Hampton

Workmen Begin Siding Upgrade at Has Brouck Lumber Co

Workmen last weekend began residing the Has Brouck Lumber Co office building using green asbestos siding to replace the old wood. The south side work finished Saturday and crews will continue around the structure as time permits.

Hasbrouck Lumber Co

Attendance At 23rd National Osteopathic Child Health Conference

Dr and Mrs C R Barry of Tripoli attended the 23rd National Osteopathic Child's Health Conference and Clinic in Municipal Auditorium Kansas City April 4 6. More than 1200 registered for the three day meeting.

Kansas City C. R Barry Tripoli Municipal Auditorium

Banquet Acknowledges Siegel Luther League Confirmands

The St. Pauls Luther League in Siegel hosted a Monday banquet honoring confirmands Grace Krause Gertrude Stumme and Annetta Bockhaus Pastor Dr John Hilton of Wartburg College was the main speaker Local talent provided entertainment.

St. Paul's Luther League Siegel Grace Krause Gertrude Stumme Annetta Bockhaus John Hilton Wartburg College

Tour of Waterloo by Fremont students and residents

Nine students of Fremont No. 2 school and their teacher Mrs Oren Larsen accompanied by Mr and Mrs Clarence Buchholz and Dr and Mrs Em Fuchs visited Waterloo last Wednesday. They toured Rath Packing Co Fifth Street Fire Station John Deere Tractor Co and Waterloo Municipal Airport.

Fremont No. 2 School Oren Larsen Clarence Buchholz Em. Fuchs Waterloo Rath Packing Co Fifth Street John Deere Tractor Co Waterloo Municipal Airport

Social Security Rep to Visit Waterville Courthouse

A Social Security representative from the Waterloo office will be at the Waterville courthouse on Friday April 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon to answer residents questions on social security regulations.

Waterloo The Social Security Administration Waverly Court House

Catfish Season Opens April 15 in Iowa Lakes

The Iowa Conservation Commission reminds sportsmen that the 1955 56 catfish season opens Friday April 15 in Iowa lakes and rivers. Fisheries workers expect angleworms to be strong bait. natural baits washed into streams such as worms crayfish minnows and carp chunks are advised.最佳 locations include eddies and riverbanks away from strong currents. The season runs through November 30 with a daily limit of eight and a possession limit of 16.

Iowa Iowa Conservation Commission

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