Bremer county notes mix of crops, floods, and events
A mixed Bremer county chronicle covers farm markets from 25 and 55 years ago, WPA job losses, rural electrification, harvest progress, and upcoming events in Tripoli. It recalls August 5, 1959 funerals, weddings, golf scores, land sales, and a 100th birthday celebration in the Madrid area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agust
Louis
Mrogether
Verve i
Chicago
Tripoli
Fun Ratnter
St. Key
Dwarze
Western
Henry Fink
Fink
Peter’s
Fred Sommer, Sr
Suc- Geo. Carstensen
Art B. Thomas
Bremer County
WPA
Orje
Board of Suisors
Unemployment Rate Rises as Student Influx Grows Iowa
Iowa workers show higher unemployment in June with 28,500 unemployed and a seasonally adjusted rate of 2.6 percent up from 2.4 in May. The Iowa Employment Security Commission notes this is still well below last June after a meat packing plant closure, and the total workforce stands at 1.2 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Employment Security Commission
Birthday greetings and visits fill Sumner area
Pinook residents celebrate Gertie Hicks birthday with friends from Sumner and Fredericksburg while relatives and neighbors visit, travel, and share meals across Waterloo Cedar Falls Mason City and surrounding towns. Pairings include Pals, Wilson, O’Rourke, Meier, Rieck, Van Brocklin, Kuethe, and other locals visiting relatives, attending funerals, and enjoying short trips and holidays. Country-wide ties connect St. Joseph New Hampton Harpers Ferry and Camp LeJeune activity.
Sumner area obituaries and community notices pass in units
Fred Schott 84 died in Sumner hospital after illness and long residence near Cedar Falls born April 28 1880 married Emma Kohls they farmed near Sumner survived by wife two daughters one granddaughter nine brothers and one son. Paul Beckman installation of Sumner American Legion officers with Don Harshbarger officiating former resident Mrs Ross Charles 82 of Waukee dies. Ritz remodeling open house. Water restriction announced for sprinkling. Our Redeemer Lutheran pastor accepts West Liberty call. Local improvements and baptisms noted with visitors and meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Schott
Sumner Hospital
Saem Church
Henry
Elizabeth Schott
Cedar Falls
Emma Kohls
Sumner
Emma
Jim
Violet) Smith
Verla) Flentie
Janice Smith
Frank
Solon Springs
Wis
Reuben
Health Today
Paul Beckman
Sumner American Legion
Don Harshbarger
Waterloo
Robert Pipho
Marvin Tiedt
Fred Yungtum
Paul Sorg
Harry Wilson
Charles Adoro
Jim Tranbarger
George Freeman
Bob Kitterow
Jim Kane
Henry Hochberger
James Heyer
Ross Charles
Waukee
Golden Rest Home
Westover Funeral Home
Glendale Cemetery
Earl Epperson
Nadine Empey
Marjorie Wittenbaugh
Des Moines
Absenteeism Delays Raises in State Safety Department
The state safety department denied pay raises to 43 women clerical workers citing absenteeism, while over 300 employees overall received monthly increases from $10 to $25. Commissioner William Sueppel stated attendance will be reviewed periodically and raises may come later.
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State Safety Department
Department
William Sueppel
Village News: Local Visits and Health Updates
Mrs Nellie Haag and granddaughter Ann Muether returned Tuesday from Lake Okoboji after visiting the former's sister-in-law. Ernest Miller and Frank Wests group spent the weekend in Sterling Illinois, returning Sunday. Mrs West attends Upper Iowa summer school. Mrs Al Wolfgram had eye surgery in Marshalltown and came home with her son Marvel Wolfgram and family. The group stayed with Lloyd Ludwig. Mrs Neil Schwabe and Mark Shell Rock visited her parents Leslie Lamprecht, then accompanied them to Iowa City for a University Hospital checkup on the baby, who had surgery weeks ago and is recovering. Will Ganske joined Mr Ludwig’s Thursday evening visit. Mrs Gus Treloar is a patient at Allen Memorial in Waterloo. Funeral services were held Wednesday for Mrs John Morf in Fayette, with many from New Hampton attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Dunn
St. Louis
Ada McConkey
Frank Rochford
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
New Hampton
John O'Rourke
Waterloo
Earl O'Connell
George Wilson
Mike Franzen
Duane
St. Lucas
John Fays
Ray Mosley
John Fitz
Rebern Holm
Denver
Vince Hermann
Henry Meier
Harpers Ferry
Richard Hermann
Meier
Chester Pals
Brian
Gus Laube
Albert Rieck
Ray Kuethe
Mason City
Kathy
Kathleen Burke
Ella Mae Holtzworth
Darlene Rice
Sioux Falls
S. C
Harold Hough
Howard van Brocklin
Clyde van Brocklin
California
Howard van Brocklin, Jr
Cedar Falls
Wayne Oler
W. H. Pratt
Oler
John Deere
Kathy Kuethe
Howard van Brocklin, Sr
Earl Avery
Sumner
Donald Fail
Camp la Juene
N. C
Vivian Hall
Cresco
Harold Houck
Sharon Neidert
Nellie Haag
Ann Muether
Adolph John
Lake Okoboji
Ernest Miller
Frank West
Sterling, Ill
West
Upper Iowa
al Wolfgram
Marshalltown
Marvel Wolfgram
Jefferson
Ruth Beth
Mary
David
Wolfgram
Lloyd Ludwig
Neil Schwabe
Mark
Shell Rock
Leslie Lamprecht
Hoover to celebrate 90th birthday on August 10
Iowa's famed living citizen and former president Herbert Hoover turns 90 on August 10. Planned ceremonies will be held at the Hoover Presidential Library in West Branch. Hoover, born in West Branch, remains hospitalized in New York after a serious spring illness and cannot attend.
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Iowa
Herbert Hoover
Hoover Presidential Library
West Branch
Hoover
New York
Old-timers to wield the stick in new legislature
Lt. Gov. Wm. Mooty predicts that the 1965 legislature will feature fewer veterans who will exercise more power, as reapportionment increases city representation. He believes experienced lawmakers will influence newer members, while opponent Sen. Robert Fulton argues new members will dilute veteran influence.
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Lt. Gov
Wm. Mooty
William Mooty
Mooty
Drake University
Institute In
Farm Pond Stocking Complete in Iowa State
The State Conservation Commission announced 67000 bass stocked in Iowa farm ponds this summer. Fry were delivered to 185 ponds at about 0.08 per fish with no charge to pond owners. Fish are packed in water-filled plastic bags at Lake Wapello Hatchery with oxygen and sealed for delivery. pond owners needing fish for 1965 should contact their local office.
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Iowa
State Conservation Commission
Lake Wapello State Fish Hatchery
Pond Fishing Rules Under State Game Law
The Fish and Game Conservation Officer urges pond owners to permit fishing to harvest annual surpluses and prevent stunting of fish. Fishermen must obtain permission from pond owners to fish in private farm ponds. fishing without permission violates Iowa trespass laws.
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Cat Fish and Game Conservation Officer
Iowa
Don’t Scratch That Itch Ad From O Briens Sundries
An old style ad touts ITCH-ME-NOT for quick relief of itching. It promises antiseptic action to kill germs and speed healing for eczema bites ringworm and surface rashes with a 15 minute relief claim. Read at O Briens Sundries in Tripoli.
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O'Brien
Tripoli
Also Mentioned on This Page
Selma Carroll
Frederika
Bremer
R. C. Gaard
Ivan Wikner
R. C. Wikner
Butler County
Allison. John's Lutheran Church
Spring Fountain
Gladys Meyer
Fal Meyer
Roger N. Bergmann
Ervin M. Bergmann
Martin Sonntag
Lee C. Peacock
C.C. Eichmann
Sumter
H. F. Buhrow
Douglas Township
Richard Straube
J. P. Snelling
Fist Congregational Church
Trins
Lester Gateh
William Hagenbuch
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Bruno Strachtenhauser
First Lutheran Church
Virginia M Voss
Herman Voss
Voss
Gerald E. Buls
Lawrence Buls
First Preseran Church
W. Paul DeBeer
Tripoli High School
Tripolith Park
Lass
Leo Sauerbrei md
Parris Island
Sgt
Jerry Martin
Robert Thurness
Tripoli Community Schools
Atd Sue Crookham
Grace Methodist Church
Cente
Pierce
Guthrie Ett
Madrid
Pinhook
Harry Hunt
Gertie Hicks
Fredericksburg
Grace Hahn
Edna Richmond
Bruce Pals
Roseville
Ill
Clark Jones
Loyal Pearce
Mattia Zurbriggan
Eric Finch
Joseph Nesheim
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Richfield
Stapleton Lutheran
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
West Liberty
Robert Sage
Scholtz Memorial Hospital
John Floden
Adam Petratz
Carol
Cynthia
Frank Lang
Will Lang
Claude Block
Charles Ricketts
Waverly
Rose Engel
Leona Gerhardt
Ervin Adams
Jon Andrew
James Lantow
Davenport
St. John American Lutheran Church
John Mohr
Donald Lantow
Columbus Junction
John Lantow
Edward Tremaine
John Lawton
Norma Tremaine
John Bock
Sumner, Iowa
Elmer Miller
Cletus Miller
Irma Hurmence
Mattie Austin
Elmer Lucas
Felix Morf
Alfred Morf
Leslie Miller
John Morf
Fayette
Tripoli Plumbing
Dick Truog
Phone
Motorola
Ervice
Tripoli, Iowa
Ray's Clothiers & Cleaners
Waverly Fairground
Maggy
Scotty
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