Looking at Life as It Used to Be
A 1900s style column recalls a serious fall for Mrs. Carl Eichmann Sr in a hayfield, local church construction progress, and notes on recent births, marriages, and prices. The column lists community events, crimes, accidents, scholarships, and anniversaries with multiple named residents and places. The item reflects small town life with dated anecdotes and local updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Eichmann
Evangelical Church
Schlueter
Ray Waltz
Highland Park College
Des Moines
State Education Visitations Set Two Year Cycle
The State Department of Public Instruction outlines a two year cycle for high school district visitations. In 1961 62 237 districts received comprehensive visits 273 courtesy visits with 30 team visits noted. The plan reverses for 1962 63 so every district gets a comprehensive visit at least once every two years. Regional consultants aid in establishing minimum standards and in service for teachers and institutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Public Instruction
State Department
Department of Public Instruction
Thl
Mee
Cal School Board
School district outlines needed improvements report
A portion of a district document describes proposed improvements and is followed by a written report to the local school board the superintendent and the county superintendent outlining recommendations and next steps.
Snake incident near railroad bridge reports 42 young
Leonard McCool of Marshalltown killed a water moccasin near a Lake Cherry railroad bridge. The snake carried 42 unborn young, six inches long each, while the mother measured about four and a half feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard McCool
Marshalltown
Lake Cherry
Youll Be Happier If You Are Necessary to Somebody
A compact reflection suggests happiness increases when one provides genuine help to others. The phrase emphasizes being needed by another person as a source of personal fulfillment and social value.
Tripoli Leader reports August 22 1962 events in Tripoli IA
Local paper from Tripoli Iowa dated August 22 1962 highlights community notes and brief updates. Residents await upcoming events and review recent civic happenings with emphasis on local figures and town aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Michael Goodenbour
Kearns Garden Chapel
Waterloo
St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed
E. G. Michael
Buechele Lumber Co
Norman Engle
Sears, Roebuck
Iowa State College
Ames
Duane Holm
Junction City
Kan
Art Meyer
John A. Hale
Granite Falls
Wash
M. G. Cline
Susan
Culver City
Cal
Robert Ambrose
Herbert Biesterfelt
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Henry Blasberg
Scholtz Memorial Hospital
Melvin Krumm
Swea City
Krumm
American Savings Bank
Sharon Zwanziger
Harold Zwanziger
Frederika
Gates College
Larry Bunger
Lorenz H. Bunger
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Tripoli High School
Joan Ruth Brocka
Larry R. Duecker
Zion Lutheran Church
Readlyn
Ed Brocka
Raymond Duecker
E. Jacobs
Ats
Paul F. Johnston
Kurtt
Acker
Matthias American Legion
A. A. Belknap Insurance
Wm. Ambrose Auto Co
N. R. Ambrose Oil Co
Pergmann Hatchery
Biesterfelt Bros
Butler-Bremer Mutual Telephone Co
Colburn Feed Mill
the Farmers Store
Fred's
Hasbrouck-Voetmann Lumber Co
Hurmence
Block’s Auto Service
D. F. Holm Insurance
2Ockhaus
L&m
Michael’s
O’brien
Peoples
Ray’s Clothiers & Cleaners
R. J. Bunger Barber Shop
Rettig Furniture
Interstate Power Co
Buhr
Rock Island Produce Co
Tegtmeier Oil Co
Juel’s AG Store
Kramer-Crittenden Produce & Hatchery
Towne’s “66
Tripoli Grain & Feed
Tripoli Hardware
Tripoli Implement Co
Tripoli Mercantile Co
Tripoli Sales Co., Inc
Trusty’s Food Locker
Warner
Wayside Inn
Story of
the Christ
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pressan Wel Bronston
Sunset Theatre
ETA
Sumner
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