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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1976
Page
4
We remember our stepfather for his honesty kindness and humor He treated us as his own and taught us family unity He loved his real father and spoke of him proudly He enjoyed watching his grandchildren and was a devoted husband God bless him and keep him always We love you Dad
Local items and notices from the Tripoli Leader include community updates, school news, and civic notices. Readers learn about upcoming events, schedules, and local civic concerns in this August 25 1976 issue.
The Home expresses thanks for donated fruits vegetables and cookies. Tripoli Federated Women's Club members visited for bingo and refreshments. Numerous residents host visitors weekly from Waverly Munster Readlyn and other towns with Bible study and crafts ongoing.
Card of thanks from Lester Peters Pastor Erich Dornbusch Rev Geo Gundel and Mrs Ken Smelcer express gratitude for cards gifts flowers visits and prayers. They mention hospital stays and thanks to Pastor Spencer Grace Lutheran’s 75th anniversary and Mrs Smelcer’s Terrell Texas hospitalization. Denise Kuethe begins Drake University classes.
Julie Ruehs 16 daughter of Mr and Mrs Waldo Ruehs Plainfield is Bremer County entry in the 1976 Iowa State Fair 4-H Dress Revue. Janet Martin describes Julie outfit: dusty pink jumper, swirl print blouse, scarf on tan hat, belt, cuffs and collar details. Finals Aug 28 on Plaza stage with judges selecting winners. winner earns trophy and Chicago trip. 26,300 attenders from US and Canada. Bowling starts Sep 8 with officers re elected.
Cathie Specht and Michael G. McGee united in marriage August 14 at St. John’s Lutheran Frederika in a 2 PM double ring service. The bride wore silk organza with lace trim and a net veil. attendants wore blue and yellow outfits. A reception followed with family and guests. couple headed to Puerto Rico then to their new home at Fajardo after August.
The Third District Republican Women schedule their fall meeting for September 10 1976 at Rogers Restaurant New Hampton Iowa with registration at 9:00 a.m. optional smorgasbord lunch set after 11:45 a.m. Registration fee 1.50 luncheon 3.25 checks due by September 7 to Mrs Jim Cook Fredericksburg Iowa local chairman Mrs Fred Dittmer Waverly to arrange carloads. Dr and Mrs J G Chapman of Washta celebrate 75th wedding anniversary. Dr Chapman age 99 May 31 Mrs Chapman 95 in September.
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