New Shelterhouse at Chapin Memorial Park in Tripoli
The Chapin reunion was held Sunday at the new shelterhouse in Chapin Memorial Park Tripoli built in three weeks at no town cost. Kenneth Chapin cut timbers and with Robert Chapin Erwin Vernon Dennis Kirchhoff and Ronald Warner built the structure with a corrugated metal roof. Land for the park was partly donated and the gathering drew ninety two relatives and friends from multiple Iowa and Illinois towns including Forest City Garner Waterloo Cedar Falls Westgate Waverly Hudson Corwith Baxter New Hampton Ankeny Waukegan Harvard South St Paul and Aldrich.
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Chapin
Chapin Memorial Park
Tripoli
Kenneth Chapin
Fred Schuldt
Kenneth
Robert Chapin
Erwin
Vernon
Dennis Kirchhoff
Ronald Warner
Town of
Chapin Memorial
Forest City
Garner
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Westgate
Waverly
Hudson
Corwith
Baxter
New Hampton
Ankeny
Iowa
Waukegan
Harvard
Ill
South St. Paul
Aldrith, Minn
Thanks for visits and prayers at Allen Memorial Hospital
Sincere thanks express gratitude for visits gifts and cards during stay at Allen Memorial Hospital. Special appreciation to Rev Koengeter for visits and prayers. Also thanks from Linda Mohling and family for flowers cards and support after mother's death.
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Allen Memorial Hospital
Rev. Koengeter
Linda Mohling
Gundel
Ernest Stumme
Crane Creek
Latest Address of Tripoli Armed Forces Personnel
Pte. Larry Judisch of El Paso Texas is listed with the latest address. E G Michael returned Friday from Allen Memorial hospital Waterloo after a brief observation. Mr and Mrs Harry Juel attended the funeral of Mrs Godfrey Juel at Cedar Falls funeral service in Dike on Monday afternoon.
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Tripoli Armed Forces
Larry Judisch
Lawson
el Paso
Texas
Michael
Allen Memorial Hospital
Waterloo
Juel
Harry Juel
Godfrey Juel
Dike
Cedar Falls
Extend G I Benefits To Those Discharged After Jan 31 1955
More than 5 000 Iowa veterans have applied for new G I benefits per Des Moines VA Center director E W Christensen. About half signed up for education benefits with a base 100 dollar monthly payment, adjusted for full time schooling, marriage, and dependents. Officials caution veterans to expect two months of self funding before certifications arrive. An additional 2 000 Iowa veterans sought home loan eligibility certificates, about 500 advancing to loan applications. Veterans discharged after January 31 1955 with 181 days or more service are urged to apply at the Des Moines VA Center.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Eskimos Carve Walrus Ivory Figures
Eskimos craft figures from walrus tusk ivory, shaping intricate carvings as part of their Arctic artisan traditions.
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Eskimos
Permanent press cottons boost fabrics through chemical treatment
Iowa employment figures show non farm jobs rising by 13 200 from May to June as agricultural hiring meets seasonal needs. A Department of Agriculture lab reports advances in permanent press cottons blending treated and untreated fibers to improve crease retention and wear resistance.
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Iowa
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Eader Tripoli
Tripoli Sales Co., Inc
Dial
Hasbrouck-Voetmann Lumber Co
Ames
Tripoli Hardware
Fordomatic
FORD
Ambrose Auto CO
G. H. Laube
Electrolux
Warren Gaede
Sumner
Second Ave
Harold Laube
Jene Kirchhoff
Fifth Ave
Arion Boeckmann
Hilda Boeckmann
Rawlings
Steve Schwemm
Third Ave
North Main St
Bernard Miller
Leona Ladage
Hasbrouck - Voetmann Lumber Co
E. H. Kuker
Wayside Inn
Readlyn
Oldsmobile
Chevrolet
Bergmann Hatchery
Dennis McNamee
Hasbrouck- Voetmann Lumber Company
Foley
James Nuss
Fremont News
IMC Corp
Alfred Rieck Poultry and Eggs Dial
Tripoli, Iowa
Frederika Locker
Frederika
Leo Leuenberger
S.E
Rettig Furniture Store
Tripoli Hardware Co
Butch” Hewitt
Oskaloosa
New York Yankee
Yankee
Marion
Richard Brade
Dwight Brady
Kristine Lord
Airman
Roger Lord
Maquoketa
Leo E. Towne
Ruben Engert
Elmer Buchholz
Henry Niemeyer
Arthur Niemyer
Nora Niemeyer
Herbert Niemeyer
Elmer Niemeyer
Donald Niemeyer
Ray
Ray’s Clothiers & Cleaners
G.I
Pearl & Parder
Department of Agriculture
New On
Hills A Bros
Gea ‘Corre
Hills Bros
Gus Glaser
Sterling Franks
Col. U. S. No
Sunkist Lemons
Blue Star
Juel’s AG Store
Will
Richmann Fruit and Vegetable Market
Eran
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