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Newspaper

Tripoli Leader

Location

Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1955

Page

8

Hazel Maurer feted at Cedar Falls bridal shower

Hazel Maurer was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower Friday evening at the Oliver Bunger home in Cedar Falls. Hostesses were Anna Lay Pauline Bunger and Gloria Bruns. Guests were employees of Northwestern Bell Telephone Co in Waterloo.

Hazel Maurer Oliver Bunger Cedar Falls Anna Lay Pauline Bunger Gloria Bruns Northwestern Bell Telephone Co Waterloo

Betty Jean Hay Weds Rudi Schult in Tripoli Church

Betty Jean Hay daughter of Mr and Mrs LaVern Hay and Rudi Schult son of Mr and Mrs Han Schult Sr were married Sunday evening at Grace Lutheran church Tripoli Rev William F Goetz officiated The reception followed for about 275 at the Tripoli Town hall with a large wedding party and attendees. The couple will reside in Frederika.

Betty Jean Hay LaVern Hay Rudi Schult Han Schult Waverly Grace Lutheran Church Tripoli William F. Goetz H. C. Rogge Alice Krueger Bernette Hay Verla Droste Waterloo Geraldine Lohmann Lois Lohmann Connie Hagenow Readiyn Jackie Eveland Edgar Pries Charles Hay Arlis Hay Ronald Lohmann Roger Drewis Tripoli Town Hall Harry Weltzineg LaVern Platte Paul Zabel Harold Kuethe Clarence Nerge Ray Brase LaVenne Meiners Mardell Bock Verlaine Hartman Elaine Hartman Carol Meyer Doris Brandt Ruth Rodemeyer Grace Lohmann Betty Snelling Harlan Estrem Amos Eckhoff Arnold Beevers Nadean Fredrichs Dorothy Henning Jean Sauerbrei Harvey Kuhlmaan Hay

T N T 4 H Club News Meeting Reports

The T N T 4 H club met March 29 at Jean Heffernan's with three leaders and 18 members. Diane Drape joined. Talks covered Picture Studies by Marlene Stumme Marylys Stumme and Rosemary Bolte. Barbara Bockhaus spoke on Lines and Design. Demonstrations included Dusting Mitts by Julie Garner Quilt Protector by Ruth Ann Joens and How to Make a Well-Dressed Bed by Helen Beam and Janice Bergmann.

T.N.T. 4-H Club Jean Heffernan’s Diane Drape Marlene Marlys Stumme Rosemary Bolte Barbara Bockhaus Julie Garner Ruth Ann Joens Helen Beam Janice Bergmann Jean Heffernan Shirley Hirsch

Local Families Attend Birthday and Death Notices

A series of social visits and birthday observances fill the week in the community. Residents including the Platte, Wehling, Strottmann, Hartness, Meihost, Peterson, Everding, and Adams households held gatherings at various homes, with funeral services for Mrs. Bernhard Everding at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church and multiple calls among neighbors.

Carol Wehling Charlene Everding Janice Joyce Strottmann Lorenz Strottmann Clarence Wehling Dale Carol Arnold Platte Mr. Platte Chris Peterson Armond Hartness Herman Meihost Calvin Bernhard Everding St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Oscar Kimball Victor Verlin Hartness Peterson George Strempke Marlene Wilfried Westendorf Donald Eldon Carol Lynn Daniel Daggett Wendell Westendorf Larry Steven Fred Platte Emma Platte Otto Sarah Geneke Merlyn Platte Rodney Lavern Schmidt Mary Adams Oelwein

Local social notes from Pinhook area residents

Ionia and surrounding community members visit relatives and attend events with multiple calls and weekend stays. Names include Banwell, McConkey, Fay, Oelberg, Hudwell, Eveland, Kuethe, Doug las, Schulte, O'Dell, Hudnell, Malzahn, Gunsalus, See ry, Kroblin, Matthias, and others across Cedar Falls, West Union, New Hampton, Marion, and Tripoli.

George Banwell Sr Ionia Clyde McConkey Albert Fay Marion Albert Rieck Ed Ommen Ronald Kuethe Donald Douglas Edward Schulte Sumner Carol Ann Oelberg Frank Mirs Waverly Zoa Hudwell West Union Howard van Brocklin Ray Kuethe James Eveland Cora O'Dell Cedar Falls James John Fay Zoa Hudnell Margaret Liana Leroy 4-H Gas

Goodenbour Training With 2d Armored Division in Germany

Pvt. Lloyd A. Goodenbour of Tripoli is in Germany serving with the 2d Armored Division of the U S Seventh Army. An ammunition bearer in the 42d Armored Infantry Battalion, he entered the Army in July 1954 and arrived overseas last December after graduating from Tripoli High School in 1953 and working as a truck driver for Crittenden Produce.

2D Armored Div Germany Lloyd A. Goodenbour Lee Goodenbour Tripoli 2D Armored Division U. S. Seventh Army Goodenbour Crittenden Produce

Leroy Trip Ladies Met At Mrs Rieck Home

The Leroy township Living Group ladies met April 14 at Mrs. Arnold Rieck's home. Mrs. Clif ford Cram and Mrs. Earl Avery led a lesson on Color in the Home for 18 ladies with one guest. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Robert Fagenbaum and Mrs. Edmund Webster. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Albert Rieck's home.

Leroy Rieck Leroy Township Arnold Rieck Clifford Cram Earl Avery Robert Fagenbaum Edmund Webster Albert Rieck

Will Tiedts Honored On 50th Anniversary At Klinger

Mr and Mrs Will Tiedt of Klinger were honored at an open house at Immanuel Lutheran church on their 50th wedding anniversary. About 125 guests attended including 10 children and numerous descendants. An address by Rev Wm F Reddel followed a dinner and open house from 2 to 4 pm, with a three tier cake and floral decorations.

Readlyn Will Tiedt Klinger Immanuel Lutheran Church Wm. F. Reddel Edwin Tiedt Reaction Emil Schneider Oran Fred W. Piehl Ed Piehl Walter Tiedt Isanti Minn Fred Piettl Walnut Creek Calif John Schneider Leonard Lentzkow Merwin Tiedt Werner Tiedt Waterloo Will Huebner Carl Schneider Amanda Wehling Tiedt Shirley Piehl Dorothy Schneider Berdina Lacy Lorraine Schneider

Tiedt and Piehl Hostesses at Honor Family Event

Edna Tiedt and Joyce Piehl hosted with granddaughters among honorees. Ladies Aid members served dinner including Mrs. Ernest Richmann and others. Mr. and Mrs. Tiedt longtime residents were married at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Klinger, on April 27, 1905, she formerly Emma Huebner.

Edna Tiedt Joyce Piehl Ladies Aid Tiedt Ernest Richmann Reinhart Zars Otto Richmann John Richmann John Hagemann Louis Dorn Immanuel Lutheran Church Klinger Emma Huebner

Douglas Two Family Living Group Meeting Report

The Douglas township Family Living Group met Tuesday evening, April 12, at Mrs. Laverne Haverkamp's home with 22 members present. Each attendee shared insights from a legislation tour, plans for the May 12 Pella tour were announced, and attendees were urged to visit RWD in Tripoli on April 18. Mrs. John McBride and Mrs. Alvin Hahn led a Home program followed by games and a luncheon.

Douglas Township Laverne Haverkamp RWD Tripoli John McBride Alvin Hahn

Tower to Rise on Ida Grove City Hall Roof

Work has begun on an air craft observation tower to be built on the roof of Ida Grove city hall. The project aims to provide new vantage for observers and enhance municipal facilities.

Ida Grove

Appointment of Administrator for George Johnson Estate

Notice to interested parties that on April 25 1955 the District Court of Bremer County Iowa appointed August Krueger as administrator of the estate of George Johnson deceased. Creditors must Pach submit claims to the court for allowance and debts payable to the estate. Attorneys Sweet Sager Engelbrecht of Waverly Iowa represent the matter.

District Court Bremer County Iowa George Johnson August Krueger Tripoli Sweet, Sager & Engelbrecht Waverly

Polio Fund Drive Slated in Tripoli Friday

The Greater Bremer County Committee announces a Polio Fund Drive in Tripoli this Friday. Tripoli Boy Scouts will canvass houses to raise funds for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, with coin receptacles in downtown shops.

National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Greater Bremer Tripoli

Polio Aid Plans Discussed For Future Rehabilitation

A future look at financial support for polio relief mentions underwrites for rehabilitation of crippling disease and broader health aid programs. The discussion highlights funding mechanisms and potential allocations to assist victims and improve care nationwide.

Shower Held For Verlaine Hartman Guest of Honor

A surprise shower was given Tuesday evening for Verlaine Hartman hosted by Caro Flaine Hartman at the Ben Meyers residence. Guests played games, generous refreshments were provided by the hostesses Miss Hartman and Mary Knoploh, in anticipation of Miss Hartman and Meyer ani nts Serva wedding scheduled for May at Grace Lutheran Church.

Verlaine Hartman Ben Meyers Caro Flaine Hartman Miss Hartman Mary Knoploh Grace Lutheran Church Meyer Anints Serva

86th Birthday Dinner for W. D. Chapin Attended by Relatives

W. D. Chapin entertained on Sunday at dinner for his 86th birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Woodcock Colen Aplington Mr. and Mrs. Lyn Chapin and family New Hampton Henry Schell Waverly Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Kirchhog Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Kirchhot Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Chapin and family Rev. and Mrs. A. C. Woodcock and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Woodcock.

W. D. Chapin M. A. Woodcock Colen Aplington Lyn Chapin New Hampton Henry Schell Waverly E. W. Kirchhog Dennis Kirchhot Lyman Chapin A. C. Woodcock Eugene Woodcock

Pupils Visit State House and Waterloo Airport

Pupils from Leroy No. 4 school with teacher Mrs. Hazel Chapin and Mr and Mrs Victor Nacke traveled to Des Moines to tour the State House and State Historical Building. En route home they stopped at Waterloo Municipal Airport.

Des Moines Leroy No. 4 School Hazel Chapin Victor Nacke de Moines State House Waterloo Municipal Airport

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T.N.T Wanda Mueller Roberta Munsterman Mary Joens Kendra Mueller Geneve Eick JoAnn Joens Karlyn Klenzman Pinhook Lloyd Goodenbour 2Nd Army Will Tiedts Douglas Two Haverkamp Home Start Tower Golden Valley da Cay Ves Brach U.S Texas Lady Jar Duncan Hines van Go van Camp Haase Swift NEW Swift Wilson Westgate Longhorn National Foundation For Infantile Parlysis
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