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Newspaper

Tripoli Leader

Location

Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1952

Page

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Heideman and Sassman Wed at Peter's Church

Donna Heideman daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Heideman of Tripoli wed Robert Sassman son of Mr and Mrs John Sassman of Tripoli Sunday at 2 30 pm in Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church. Rev Theo Blaufuss officiated with music by Mrs Douglas Rosenthal and Hazel Slack. The gown featured Chantilly lace and nylon net with a cathedral train and a pearl coronet while the bouquet combined red roses and white mums.

Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church Donna Heideman Lawrence Heideman Tripoli Robert Sassman John Sassmann Theo Blaufuss Yeating Douglas Rosenthal Vss Hazel Slack Waterloo

September Term Opens in Waverly Court Tuesday

The September term of Bremer county district court opens Tuesday in Waverly with 31 new cases on the docket. Presiding judge William P. Butler will oversee 23 criminal matters including 15 OMVI charges and multiple cases against named individuals for desertion resisting officers and liquor offenses. New civil actions include divorces and various law suits filed by and against residents such as Duane Flynn, Arthur Insurance, Susie Hazlitt, National Bellas Hess, and Carnation Milk Company.

OMVI Bremer County State of Iowa Robert Russell Rathbun Claire E. Lovell Orval Penticoff Howard E. Toepfer Elmer Ernest Haase Albert Gray Lynn Dorman Harold K. Palmer Madilin A. Hendhen Lawrence Heineman Harley LeRoy Weston Peter James Lawless Melvin Murrow Seiberling Melvin Fick John W. Fisher Joseph Harold Behan Leo William Fowler Donald Wayne Hunt Remmer Rust Howard Flanshe John Clifford Surly Dale M. Heath Adella Mary Kinzie Paul V. Kinzie Equity Jesse O. Corbin Carnation Milk Company Aaron McKenzie F. R. Sparks Grace Long Oscar M. Hahn Allen Memorial Hospital Vernon C. Avery Donna Avery Fred Hauser Edward DeCampos Salles B. H. Schnadt Oscar

School enrollment gains nineteen students from last year

Tripoli school enrollment rose by 19 to 357 students this year from 312 last year. Kindergarten counts 26 this year with no kindergarten last year. grade breakdown lists 1st through 12th grades totaling 200 in grades and 157 in high school. Opening day last year had 172 grade school and 137 high school students.

Tripoli Eldon R. Shriver

Leader to publish a day late next week

The Leader will be published Thursday September 4 due to Labor Day. Advertisers and correspondents are asked to submit copy by Tuesday as usual.

Leader

Salvation Army Drive Nears Halfway Mark in Tripoli

William Schlichting, chair of the Tripoli Salvation Army service unit, reports the local fund drive is near halfway to its goal with Iowa division field representatives active. Donors are urged to mail or deliver contributions to local treasurer L. H. Fink. Funds support Booth Memorial hospital for unwed mothers, state camps for mothers and children, veteran services, regional needs, and emergency disaster reserve. Dr. C. R. Barry serves as our Salvation Army committeeman.

William Schlichting Salvation Army Service Tripoli Salvation Army Iowa Schlichting L. H. Fink Booth Memorial Hospital C. R. Barry

Cool weather returns with high of 82 and 1.28 inches rain

After a hot spell, the week ended with a high of 82 and low of 48. The weekly average high was 78.1 and low 55.4. Rain totaled 1.28 inches, including 1.10 inches on Wednesday and 0.18 inch yesterday. Farmers expect a bumper corn crop as rain supports pastures, soybeans, hay, and gardens. Temperatures ranged from the week’s high to low as recorded by E. C. Biermann.

E. C. Biermann

Band Mothers Club Plans Sept Meeting at Snyder Home

The Tripoli Band Mothers club will meet Wednesday September 3 at 7 p m in the home of Mrs J M Snyder. Co hosts are Mrs Walter Schultz and Mrs Wm Schlichting. Mr and Mrs Carl Heise of Waverly visited in the Herman Tegtmeier home Sunday evening.

Band Mothers Club Tripoli J. M. Snyder Walter Schultz Wm. Schlichting Carl Heise of Waverly Herman Tegtmeier

Impressions Gained From Ambulance Window Reflections

An essay reflects on the sights seen through ambulance windows during illness or injury. It contrasts blurred hometown landmarks with thoughts on homeland, faith, and trust in the driver, ending with a prayerful note inspired by St. James about living if the Lord wills.

St. James

Dr. John J. Lesiak To Start Medical Practice in Tripoli

Dr. John J. Lesiak, recent Des Moines hospital intern, to open a medical office over the Dreyer drug store in the Nevermann building next month. Details to follow in next week's Leader.

John J. Lesiak Tripoli Des Moines Dreyer Drug Store Nevermann

Chapin Family Leaves for Fort Delver Visit

Mrs. K A Chapin and daughter Mrs. Betty McGee departed Wednesday to Fort Delver Virginia to visit their son and brother Pvt Merlin Chapin.

Pvt Merlin Chapin K. A. Chapin Betty McGee Ft. Delver

Sumner Cubs Clinch State Baseball Crown in Allis on

The Sumner Cubs defeated Allison 4 to 2 to win the state championship at the American Baseball Congress double elimination tournament held at the Allison fairgrounds. Sumner earns Iowa state title and will compete in the ABC western division at Watertown, South Carolina next month. The weekend results show Sumner beating Janesville 7-3 and Rockford 7-3, with Allison defeating Rockford 18-8 and Rockford over Janesville 7-3 in early rounds.

Sumner Cubs American Baseball Congress Fairgrounds Allison Cubs Iowa Watertown S. C Waterloo Courier Northeast Iowa Waterloo Sumner ABC

Readlyn man earns Meritorious Unit citation in Korea

Cpl. Henry Lobeck Jr. of Readlyn received the Meritorious Unit emblem while serving with Team A of the 313th Engineer Utilities detachment in Korea. The award, granted in the name of Gen. James A. Van Fleet, covered duty from March 1951 to May 1952 at I Corps headquarters. Lobeck, a carpenter in the unit, joined the Army in January 1951. Move notice: Mr and Mrs J R Kane relocate to 203 South Chestnut Street New Hampton.

S Corps Korea Henry Lobeck, Jr Readlyn 313Th Engineer Utilities Detachment Lobeck I Corps James A. van Fleet Eighth Army 313Th Army

Hagen Suffer Stroke During Vacation in West

Mr and Mrs Henry Hagen and Mr and Mrs Fred Gade of Waverly are on a vacation trip to the western states. Word was received that Mr Hagen suffered a stroke Sunday afternoon and is hospitalized at Tacoma Washington.

Henry Hagen Fred Gade Waverly Hagen Tacoma Wash

Peacock Couple Headed Abroad for Three Week Vacation

Mr and Mrs Lee O Peacock leave Sunday for a three week vacation touring Canada and New York. They will visit their daughter Mr and Mrs Stephen Irving at Hillside New Jersey during the trip.

Lee O. Peacock Canada New York Mrs Stephen Irving Hillside, N. J

30 Boys Report for First Football Practice Session

Bremer county students earned degrees at the summer commencement held Thursday at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls. Thirty-nine graduates received teaching diplomas and arts degrees as listed, while Tripoli's football program opened with 30 players reporting to Coach Evan Breeding and assistant Keith Himmel for the first practice. The squad includes 11 returning lettermen from last year with a schedule of six games starting Sept 12 at Cedar Falls Teachers High and continuing through Oct 24 at Waterloo St. Mary's.

Frederika Grace Maude Colburn Waverly Evan L. Breeding Keith L. Himmel Tripoli Panthers Breeding Tripoli High School Richard Schmidt Alfred Bock Floyd Beisner Bill Seelhammer Wayne Weihe Charles Pinch Lowell Engle Paul Lahmann Leo Waterman Duane Buls James Beisner John Biemann William Boeckmann Lloyd Beevers Harlan Bremer Duane Bull Allyn Bunger Paul Dohrmann Jerry Frese Paul Fuchs Marlowe Gaede Bob Joens David Joens Lloyd Kammeyer Wallace Miller Wendell Rettig Melvin Schwartz Arlington Teachers High Cedar Falls Greene Calmar Hawkeye St. Mary's Waterloo

Tripoli Stores to Close All Day Monday Labor Day

All Tripoli stores will be closed on Monday Sept 1 in observance of Labor Day. Harry H Buhr president of the Tripoli Commercial Club announced today.

Tripoli Harry H. Buhr Tripoli Commercial Club

Sod Busters Defend Baseball Crown Sept. 7 at Tripoli Park

The Tripoli Sod Busters defend last year’s baseball title against the City Slickers in a Sept. 7 benefit game at Tripoli ball park. Proceeds aid the local team after costly ballpark fixes. Hank Krueger leads the Slickers as practice begins, with rivalries heating up and promises of a riotous, colorful event.

Sod Busters Tripoli Sod Busters Tripoli City Slickers Tripoli Ball Park Tripoli America Lawrence Cap” Snelling Ball Park H. W Hank” Krueger Slickers Hank

Showing Improvement of Rev William F Goetz at Sumner

Rev William F Goetz is listed as showing improvement while a Sumner Community hospital patient. He will be hospitalized for some time and, at this writing, visitors are not permitted.

William F. Goetz Sumner Community Hospital

James Kingsbury Breaks Leg After Tree Fall

James Kingsbury suffered a broken leg on Saturday after a fall from a tree. The incident occurred during a routine climb and required medical attention. Kingsbury is receiving treatment and is expected to recover with proper care.

James Kingsbury

Clarke Kirchoff Marriage in Richmond Virginia

Margaret Anne Clarke and Leon Carl Kirchoff wed in Memorial Methodist church Richmond on August 23 with a double ring ceremony. The bride wore Chantilly lace over taffeta with seed pearl tiara and carried a Bible with a white orchid. Attendants included Mrs. Raymond Lavendar with orchid organdy dress. Best man Joseph Geiger. ushers Frederick Larsen and George Elkins. After a reception they planned a northern honeymoon and, after Oct 15, would reside in California near Tripoli.

Margaret Anne Clarke Elvin Hill Clarke Richmond Leon Carl Kirchhoff Carl Kirchhoff Tripoli Memorial Methodist Church Nellie W. Smith Joseph Centrone George S. Lightner Raymond Lavendar Joseph Geiger Dickison N. D Frederick Larsen Fort Dodge George Elkins Belton Kirchhoff U. S. Army California

Vacation in Colorado by Frese Couple

Mr and Mrs H J Frese returned Sunday from their vacation trip to Denver and Colorado Springs Colorado.

Colorado H. J. Frese Denver Colorado Springs Colo

Barry Wayne Fink Celebrates Fifth Birthday

In honor of his fifth birthday, Barry Wayne Fink is celebrated by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fink with a party for 17 children at their home on Wednesday afternoon.

Barry Wayne Fink Robert Fink

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Heideman Sassman Peter's Church Evelyn Sassman Elaine Richmann Donna Kuethe Janet Kay Peters Jerelynnh Dennis Blasberg Merwin Sassman Wayne East Leo Sauerbrei Robert Leisinger Franklin Koch Lavera Waschkat Mardell Meswarth Gloria Sell Hazel Maurer Marlys Westendorf Marjorie Ostrogge Marian Lahmann JoAnn Adelmund Carol Vogt Laverne Nacke Tri- Poli High School Ritter and McNichols Real Estate Tripoli Hardware Ozarks West 1St Street U2 Guid Jay Yas Your Grace Lutheran Church Af Allison Janesville Rockford New Hampton J. R. Kane South Chestnut Street I.S.T.C Panther Margaret Clarke Leon Kirchoff Virginia
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