Tripoli Panthers Build toward Sumner Showdown
Tripoli High School baseball ends its season with a 9 3 loss to Sumner in Fredericksburg in a first round sectional tilt. Gerald Mohling and Carol Heineman doubled for Tripoli, while Bowling led Sumner with four singles. Tripoli also fell 12 3 to Denver last Thursday as Bob Mohling and Bell allowed eight runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ji High School
Sumner
Panthers
Aces
Fredericksburg
Tripoli
Carol Heineman
Gerald Mohling
Denver
Bill Kuker
Doug Bell
B. Matthias
Bobh Mohling
Bell
Fire Destroys Barn and Cattle on Hanner Farm
A fire destroyed the barn on Mrs. Mary Hankner Hanner farm northwest of Tripoli on Wednesday morning. An undetermined number of dairy cattle and feed supplies were lost, with estimates of 20 or more milk cows. Fire departments from Tripoli and Frederika fought the blaze, preventing spread to other buildings as saving the barn was not possible. Fire was spotted between 7 and 7:30 a.m. Weltzin had just finished milking and was indoors. Further details were unavailable at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Mary Hankner
Harry Weltzin
Tripoli
Frederika
Weltzin
Record Low Lows Hit Tripoli as Spring Slips Away
Weather notes reveal a harsh week in Tripoli with three freezes and a record low of 22 degrees Tuesday. Highs reached 61 on Sunday after days mostly in the 40s and 50s, nights in the 30s, and a light 0.55 inch rain on Wednesday plus a trace on Monday. Local observer C W Ryan logs daily highs and lows and rainfall while Mr and Mrs William A Buck and family visited Cedar Falls on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Tripoli
Torning
Mercury
C. W. Ryan
Peel
Ant BR
William A. Buck Y
Cedar Falls
Dale Martin
Last Rites Tuesday For Clifford Shook, Who Died Saturday
Funeral services for Clifford H. H. Shook 58 who died Saturday afternoon of a heart attack at his farm home southeast of here were Tuesday at Matthias Funeral home Denver. Burial was in Midwest Garden of Memories Waterloo with casket bearers listed. Shook born October 11 1899 Fredericksburg son of Wayne and wife Clara Lohman married August 3 1927 Waterloo then Independence 1954. He retired 1951 as bridge supervisor for WCF and N railroad. survived by wife son Ellis William Tripoli three daughters and four grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford HH. Shook
Here
Matthias Funeral Home
Denver
Erich Dornbusch
Midwest Garden
Wayne Shook
Clara Lohman
Independence
Waterloo
Shook
Shooks
Ellis William
Tripoli
Alfred Niemann
Alvin Marken
Charles Williams
Loren
Elda
Forrest
Thurl
Alfred Smith
McGregor
Minn
Clifford Crauns Silver Anniversary Observed In Sumner
Clifford Crauns and wife celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house at the Sumner Methodist church parlor. About 25 neighbors and friends attended from Oelwein Independence Waterloo Cedar Falls Dunkerton Jesup Washburn Westgate Riceville Sibley Vinton Tripoli, with family and guests serving and entertaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craun
Oelwein
Independence
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Dunkerton
Jesup
Washburn
Westgate
Riceville
Sibley
Vinton
Tripoli
V F W Auxiliary Installs Officers At Meeting
Officers were installed at the regular V F W Auxiliary meeting at the Home on April 15. Installing officer was Mrs C C Eichmann. Elected officers include Jane Ducker president Ruth Fink senior vice president Marlys Ryan junior vice president Janice Fink treasurer Joan Steward chaplain Phyllis Eichmann conductress Mary Poock guard Donna Sassman three year trustee Margaret Fink secretary Donna Sassman Heraldean Niemeyer Mary Jean Johnson LieSette Lobeck color bearers Clara Towne patriotic instructor Malinda Rieck banner bearer Viola Decker flag bearer and Malinda Rieck historian. A donation in memory of Alice Moeller was voted for the Washington memorial building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.F.W
C. C. Eichmann
Jane Ducker
Ruth Fink
Marlys Ryan
Janice Fink
Joan Steward
Phyllis Eichmann
Mary Poock
Donna Sassman
Margaret Fink
Heraldean
Heraldean Niemeyer, Mary Jean Johnson
LieSette Lobeck
Clara Towne
Malinda Rieck
Viola Decker
Alice Moeller
Washington Memorial
Nashua to Take Waverly's Place in Cedar Valley League
Nashua will replace Waverly in the Cedar Valley league forming an eight team circuit this season. Opening games are set for Sunday May 25 with a full schedule to follow. Other members include Tripoli Sumner Denver Readlyn Janesville Fredericksburg and Oelwein with Denver the defending champion. Bob Moeller will manage the Tripoli Red Sox. tryouts are open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Moeller
Red Sox
Nashua
Waverly
E. H. Kohlman
Tripoli
Sumner
Denver
Readlyn
Janesville
Fredericksburg
Oelwein
Tripoli Red Sox
Cedar Valley
Ball Park
Andy Nicklaus
S. E. Gehrke
Swede Wolters
Stan Chapin
John McNamara
Harold Adams
Kenny Hartman
Balloting sites set for Bremer County primary election
County Auditor Ed Knott announced Bremer county polling locations for the June 2 primary. Voting will run 8 a m to 8 p m with Leroy township shifting to Menter No 1 school from Pinhook, others listed in a legal notice in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer
Ed Knott
Leroy Township
Menter No. 1
Pinhook
Warren 4 School Equipment Auction Saturday
Auction of Warren No 4 school house two miles east of the junction of Highways 63 and 93 will be held Saturday afternoon at the location by Tripoli Community School district. Items include the school outbuildings and various school and playground equipment. Auctioneer is C F Heideman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren No. 4
Tripoli Community
Silver Wedding Observed At Klinger Sunday
Mr and Mrs Ray Thoms of Klinger observed their silver wedding anniversary at Klinger church parlors with about 150 dinner guests and 150 at an evening open house. Rev Ave Lallemant gave an address as hymns were sung and many hostesses and waitresses named assisted. Attendants and many guests came from towns including Pattenville Gillette Arlington Heights Jesup Denver Readlyn Tripoli Waterloo Dunkerton Waverly Fairbank Sumner Cedar Falls Des Moines Bremer Arlington and Oran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Thoms
Klinger
Ave Lallemant
Willard Ruehs
Lavern Herman
Eldo Mueller
Herman Cordes
Norman Homeyer
Alfred Happel
Henry Otto
Venice Miller
Mary Ann Happel
Beverly Drewis
Patty Mueller
Judy Cordes
Carol Kuhlman
Karen Hagenow
Eileen Riley
Myrtle Richmann
James Scroggins
Gillette
Ark
Erna Heineman
Oran
Harvey Hagenow
Fairbank
Dora Wedemeier
Waverly
George Drewis
Estrems Welcome Daughter Lynette Kay at Sumner Hospital
Mr and Mrs Harlan Estrem announce the birth of a daughter Lynette Kay Friday morning at Sumner hospital. The new arrival weighed 10 pounds 11 ounces and joins the family in Sumner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Estrem
Lynette Kay
Sumner Hospital
Funeral Friday for Aug. Brase, Father of Tripoli Woman
August Brase 74 died Tuesday at Allen Memorial hospital Waterloo. Last rites held Friday at Kaiser Funeral home and St Pauls Lutheran church Waverly. Burial in Western Douglas cemetery. Retired farmer survived by wife three sons Walter Plainfield Helmuth Waverly Edgar Plainfield and two daughters Mrs Lloyd Pothast Plainfield and Mrs Elston Boldt Tripoli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Brase
Allen Memorial Hospital
Waterloo
Kaiser Funeral Home
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Waverly
Western Douglas Cemetery
Brase
Walter
Plainfield
Helmuth
Edgar
Lloyd Pothast
Elston Boldt
Tripoli
Tripoli Track Falls Short in Comet Relays Crown
Tripoli's track team narrowly lost the Class D title at Charles City by two points, finishing 47 46 to Jesup. The Panthers collected three relay wins led by the mile and medley relays, while a disqualification in the high hurdles and a near-miss by Howard Joens cost key individual points. Henninger and Ranard contributed in sprints and anchor legs as other teams posted scores across La Porte City Garner Manly Rockford Riceville St Ansgar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Charles City
Jesup
Panthers
Howard Joens
Ranard
Duane Beevers
Larry R. Buchholz
Boeckmann
David Bolte
Allen Bockhaus
Larry D. Buchholz
Wagner
Boevers
Henninger
Leroy Stumme
L. R. Buchholz
Beevers
Ron Henninger
la Porte City
Garner
Manly
Rockford
Riceville
St. Ansgar
Mothers Daughters Banquet Of Congregational Church Held
The Congregational church mother daughter banquet was held Sunday at Town Hall with 98 attending. Mrs. Mervyn Ormston presided over the Women’s Fellowship and gave the welcome. performances included piano solos by Hadley Brewer and Cathy Hurmence, a vocal by Caroline Kehe, piano accompaniment by Mrs. Eugene Woodcock, a tribute to daughters by Mrs. Al Maurer, and a response by Jean Ambrose. Herb Hakes of Iowa State Teachers College gave a chalk talk. A corage drawing was won by Mrs. Joe Miller, Mrs. Kathryn Colburn, Mrs. Al Maurer, Laura Hurmence, Etta Mae Ragsdale, and Judy Dodd. The program was led by Mrs. Les Kelsey and Mrs. Wm. Warner, group singing closed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Town Hall
Mervyn Ormston
Women’s Fellowship
Grace
Hadley Brewer
Cathy Hurmence
Caroline Kehe
Eugene Woodcock
al Maurer
Jean Ambrose
Herb Hakes
Iowa State Teachers College
Joe Miller
Kathryn Colburn
Laura Hurmence
Etta Mae Ragsdale
Judy Dodd
Les Kelsey
Wm. Warner
Warner
Aug ust Kelling Hospitalized After Farm Accident
Aug ust Kelling is recovering in Sumner hospital after a farm accident on his North Sumner farm Friday. He fell from a tractor under a loaded manure spreader, suffering severe bruises and abdominal injuries but no broken bones. He was with son Art and neighbor Henry Wendt. he is father of Mrs. Herbert Blume of Tripoli and County Assessor Wm. Kelling of Waverly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederika
Kelling
Sumner Hospital
Here
Art
Henry Wendt
Herbert Blume
Tripoli
Wm. Kelling
Waverly
House Numbers Sale Expands As Demand Grows
The Tripoli Woman's club began selling house numbers last week and orders remain strong. Additional numbers are being produced and will be available soon, with homeowners to be contacted within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Buried in Hawkeye for Mrs Clara Knox 77
Funeral rites were Tuesday at the Methodist church in Hawkeye for Mrs Clara Knox 77 who died Saturday in Allen Memorial hospital Waterloo of a heart attack after surgery Friday Burial was in Hawkeye cemetery She is sister of Harley Sorg former Tripoli druggist who died recently She survived by a son Le Allen Wadena Her husband A D Knox preceded her in 1953
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Hawkeye
Clara Knox
Allen Memorial Hospital
Waterloo
Hawkeye Cemetery
Denver School Faces Mass Resignation Of Nine Faculty
Supt B D Gray and nine teachers resign from the Denver school system with Gray and Principal Evers moving to Marshalltown junior high. Others leaving include Richard Wiederanders and instructors Elda Oberlieu June Huth Maurine Janssen Killian Meyerhoff Bernice Ludwig Joy Hartsock Violet Thies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Denver Community
Supt
B. D. Gray
Evers
Marshalltown
Gray
Richard Wiederanders
Elda Oberlieu
June Huth
Maurine Janssen
Killian Meyerhoff
Bernice Ludwig
Joy Hartsock
Violet Thies
Tripoli earns fourth at quadrangular meet in Waverly
Tripoli's track team placed fourth in a quadrangular meet at Waverly on Tuesday. Sumner won with 62 points, Waverly second, Oelwein third. Ron Henninger led the Panthers with wins in the 100, 220 and 440 dashes, while Bob Boeckmann captured the 880. Tripoli also won the two mile relay and posted several top finishes in relays and field events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Bob Boeckmann
Jay Ranard
Gerald Wagner
Ron Henninger
Waverly
Sumner
Oelwein
Panthers
Allen Bockhaus
Boeckmann
Duane Buchholz
Larry R. Buchholz
Leroy Stumme
Wagner
David Bolte
Bockhaus
Duane Beevers
Ranard
Howard Joens
Bolte
Larry D. Buchholz
Band Mothers Meet in Tripoli High School
The Tripoli Band Mothers plan a meeting on Wednesday evening May 7 at Tripoli High School. Hostesses are Mrs. Adolph Mohling Mrs. Clarence Nerge and Mrs. Lyman Chapin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Tripoli High School
Adolph Mohling
Clarence Nerge
Lyman Chapin
First in Weekly Drawings Set For May 10
The Tripoli Commercial Club promotion committee announced a weekly drawing series to run every Saturday for the rest of the year starting May 10. Residents can register at participating merchants in 10 days. Details resemble last year’s plan, with one registration and winners must be present when announced. consolation prizes for absentees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli Commercial Club
Lorenz Bunger
Funeral Saturday At Keosauqua for Dr. H. E. Johnston
Readlyn special report: Dr. H. E. Johnston 67 died Thursday at St Francis hospital Waterloo from cancer. Funeral in Keosauqua, burial there. Johnston longtime government worker since 1950 after 32 years in service. Born August 25 1890 in Keosauqua. Survived by wife Marietta, three daughters Rachel Miller, Etta Case, Ruth Venzke and ten grandchildren. Funeral notes include VN, ISU graduate 1913 in veterinary medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Readlyn
Keosauqua
H. E. Johnston
St. Francis Hospital
Waterloo
Johnston
Francis
Louisa Stuart Johnston
Iowa State College
Eldon
Marietta Brownlee
American Veterinary Medical Association
Methodist Church
R. C
Rachel) Miller
R. E
Etta) Case
Imperial Beach
Calif
Carl E
Ruth) Venzke
Joyce Peters Feted At Bridal Shower In Allison Church
Joyce Peters was honored at a bridal shower held Monday night last week at The Associated Church in Allison. Hosts were Mrs. Roy Rieker and Mrs. Steve Brandt. Guests came from Tri Poli Allison Waterloo Clarksville Plainfield Cedar Falls and Fairbank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Peters
Allison Church
Associated Church
Allison
Roy Rieker
Steve Brandt
Tripoli
Waterloo
Clarksville
Plainfield
Cedar Falls
Fairbank
Pneumonia Patient C. J. Kimbal Taken To Waterloo Hospital
C. J. Kimbal was admitted to Allen Memorial hospital in Waterloo on Saturday for treatment of pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Kimbal
Allen Memorial Hospital
Waterloo
L H Fink Heads to Arthritic Clinic in Ottawa Ill
L H Fink left Sunday for a week long stay at the arthritic clinic in Ottawa Illinois. He will return Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Fink
Arthritic Clinic
Ottawa
Ill
Four Contests for School Posts in New Tripoli District
Four contests for Tripoli Community School district posts are set for next Tuesday. Voters name a board of directors and treasurer for the newly formed district with races in four director districts and one at large. Incumbents and unopposed candidates appear alongside challengers with voting at Tripoli Town Hall from noon to 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Lester Buenger
Frederika
Victor Nacke
Leroy Township
Nacke
Leland Alcock
W. H. Kallenbach
Wm. H. Heffernan
Ionia
Lawrence Snelling
Snelling
Robert Ambrose
F. D. Rewoldt
Ambrose
Walter Lohmann
Tripoli Route
W. H. Bockhaus
Lohmann
Bockhaus
Frederika Township
Douglas Township
Warreni towiSnip
Bremer County
Richland Township
Chickasaw County
Fremont Township
Dayton Township
Addition For Lunch Program Will Start Soon
Moeller Construction Co Tri poli was awarded the contract for an addition to the old gymnasium to house the school hot lunch program for 19 365 dollars. The board of education awarded the general construction bid after rejecting proposed alternations. Kitchen equipment went to Food Machinery Supply for 8 455 dollars. Work likely to start within a week or 10 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moeller Construction Co
Tripoli
Board of Education
Moeller
Food Machinery & Supply, Oelwein
L. L. Moeller
Another Elementary Teacher Hired in TriPoli District
Mrs Laura Rieckenberg of Waverly has been hired to teach an eighth grade section next year. She comes from a rural school. Five more grade school teachers are needed before the faculty is complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Rieckenberg
Waverly
Tripoli Community
Legion Meeting Plans Memorial Day Activities
Regular American Legion post meeting set for next Tuesday night at the Town Hall to plan Memorial Day activities and related observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Night sales announced by Tripoli firm
Tripoli Sales Co will begin weekly night sales starting tomorrow Thursday, announced owner J M Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Night Sales
Tripoli Sales Co
J. M. Snyder
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ripoll
al Sumner
Aces Mon
Pateman
Gary Stromer
Bock
Sowers
Bob Mohling
Hanner Farm
Clifford Shook
Clifford Crauns
Clifford Craun
Alvin Craun
George Deweese
Oliver Pettett
Roy Hack
V.F.W. Auxiliary
Roy Webbling
Dewar
Joan Beth
Larry E. McNamee
Ed McNamee
Allen Memorial School of Nursing
Farmers’ Coop
Place 'N Valley
Warren 4 School
C. F. Heideman
Slim
Leslie Huck
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Spring Fountain
Gladys Pape
Huck
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Eldorado
J. G. Oeckmann
L. A. Dorn
Anthony Schuyler
Storm Lake
Ernest Huck
Eugene
Betty
Charles Struck
Ann
Clarence
Larry
Harley Sorg
Supt. Gray
Band Mothers
Legion Meeting
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!