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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1955
Page
4
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Advertisement invites enrollment in the State University of Iowa journalism program. Next class starts September 20. Contact School of Journalism, Iowa City, Iowa for details through local publishers.
Richard Frank Wessely of Waterloo was fined $2 and costs in Readlyn for careless driving in Readlyn. Other items note Will Tiedt of Klinger to Sumner hospital after illness. Herman Matthias Sr. celebrated 85th birthday with family. Ruth hosted dinner for in-laws. Mrs. Geo Henkle and Mrs. Howard Bye traveled from Waverly and Jordan Valley Oregon to visit family. Francis Hummel of Omaha attended Herman Judas funeral. Wayne Kuethe family from Columbus Ga to funeral. a stork shower honored Mrs. Jack Meier of Phoenix Arizona. Pamela Meier visited before returning home.
In a secret compartment from James Totten who died a year ago, Grinnell police chief Waldo Johnson and John Burma uncovered 52000 in cash and stocks. The treasury total now stands at 88500.
A. L. Lingston has sold his department store in Paullina, ending a 41 year tenure in the town’s retail scene. The deal concludes a long local business run and marks a new chapter for the former merchant and the community.
Multiple messages from Iowa residents thank relatives friends and neighbors for flowers cards visits and kindness while in hospitals in Iowa City Sumner and Fredericksburg Special mentions go to Rev Puhlmann and Rev Goetz for visits and prayers Mary Hunemuller Reinhold Pavelee and son Larry express appreciation.
Mr and Mrs Wendell Westendorf and others visited the Sauerbrei and Wehling families across Sunday and Saturday gatherings. Arlington Heights and Denver guests joined in Wa terloo area social hours, with Emma Platte a patient at Scholtz Memorial hospital.
At Manchester, beekeeper Jos eph Hermann has obtained over three tons of honey this year, reflecting a strong season for local apiculture. Hermann notes steady production and rising demand from regional buyers and markets.
Numerous social calls and weekend visits span Waterloo Cedar Falls and nearby towns. Lists show Mr and Mrs Lee Holm spending in Frederika and Spouse visits with Clary Ager Sassmann families plus trips to Des Moines state fair and New Hampton gatherings with Irene Sherman and McGee circle.
Readlyn special report honors Mr and Mrs George Henkle on their 25th wedding anniversary with 125 calling hours and a family dinner. The couple, married Aug 31 1930 at the Bye home near Waverly, have seven children and six grandchildren. The Henkles, once managers of the Prestien hatchery in Denver, reside in Readlyn.
Supt. and Mrs. Eldon R. Shri ver entertained faculty members and spouses at a Saturday morning coffee before the teachers meeting.
Harold Jennings a rural mail carrier in Prairie City completes 28 years on the job. He has traveled almost 500000 miles roughly enough to circle the globe 15 to 20 times.
A Canadian air mass dispelled Tripoli's heat, bringing lower temperatures and a hint of fall. The week saw scattered rainfall totaling about half an inch, aiding farmers after a dry spell. Highs reached 96 with lows around 53 to 68, as residents adjusted to jackets for the new school term.
Denver visitors Mr and Mrs Fred Kehe and Ralph Kehe from Arlington Heights IL spent several days at the Meier and Wittenburg homes. Sunday dinner guests included Mrs Marie Voss Peter and Miss Adella Kimm from Blairstown. Thad Jordan of McIntyre visited the Kimms. The Thimble Bee club met at L J Bitterley with breakfast served. Lavern Wittenburg and family fished in Wisconsin. Dr E H Stumme joined by LaVern Kurtt and Louie Kurtt.
The American Legion will hold its annual election of officers at the next monthly meeting on September 6 at 8 p.m. in the Town Hall.
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