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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1966
Page
5
Numerous residents from Waterloo, New Hampton, and West Union visited family and friends across nearby towns. Extended social rounds included birthday celebrations for Mrs. Maurer, belated parties for Miriam French, and roller skating for Charlene Bruns with eight guests.
A son, Dallas Wade 8 lb 4 oz, born Aug 24 to Melvin Bergmann and wife in Allen Memorial hospital Waterloo. A son Travis Mitchell 5 lb 8 oz, born Aug 24 to Robert Hildebrandt and wife in St Francis hospital Waterloo. A daughter Mary Lou 7 lb 5 oz, born Aug 24 to Melvin J Ohlendorf and wife in Sumner Sumner hospital.
A double ring ceremony Aug 21 at Immanuel Lutheran Klinger united Barbara Zars and Gary Buhr in Readlyn. Rev R V Stohlmann presided before 400 guests. The couple, both from Readlyn, will reside on a Readlyn area farm after a Colorado honeymoon.
A bridal shower honoring Tamara Schwarze was held August 30 at Mrs. Kenneth Drape's home with 24 guests. Prizes went to Mrs. Allen Bockhaus Mrs. Charles Miller and Mrs. Ray Schwarze. Hostesses were Whyla Schwarze Pamela Drape Diane Schwarze and Barbara Bockhaus. Miss Schwarze will wed Larry Rosol on September 10.
Mr and Mrs Leland Timmerman and family attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Nate Tibbetts in Oelwein on Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Niemeyer attended the Bergmann Brettman wedding at St John’s Lutheran church in Waverly on Sunday.
A correction notes that last week’s edition misnamed a faculty member at Tripoli Community School. The mathematics teacher should be Richard Harms, not Logan Harms.
Nancy Kay Jones of Waterloo and Larry Eick wed Sunday afternoon at 2 30 in St John Lutheran Church Frederika with Rev W H Klein officiating. The bride wore a white organza gown and the couple planned an early home in Waterloo.
Senior citizens including Mrs Edward Rosenthal Mrs Mabel Hunemuller Mrs Fred Deterding Mrs Caroline Towne Mrs Nora Peacock Mrs Renetta Krueger and Mrs John Berlin gathered Thursday afternoon at the Senior Citizen Center in Waverly for a meeting.
Mrs. Virgil Bruns hosted a Monday evening coffee to honor Mrs. Arthur Larson in a small social gathering. Guests shared light refreshments and conversation in a cordial domestic setting.
The carp, native to China, spread via human action from Europe in the 13th century to England in the 16th, and now inhabits many regions. In the Great Lakes, commercial fishermen harvest over five million pounds annually. The fish belongs to the minnow family.
Anglers report large northern pike catches recently with Ernie Trzynka of Manson landing a 10 pound 102 ounce fish. Ralph Voith of Rockwell City caught a 13 pound 12 ounce pike. Wayne Rosecarns of Anamosa hooked an 8 pound 4 ounce northern in the Wapsipinicon River.
Orville Gilbert of Tama placed fifth in the National Match of Dimes bowling tournament with a 744 series. He received his trophy at a recent ceremony.
The engagement of Janet Kay Staack, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Staack of Tripoli, to Joe Robert Givens, son of Mr and Mrs Morris Givens of Titonka, is announced. The couple plan marriage at Grace Lutheran Church in Tripoli on Sunday October 9.
Pvt Raymond A Matticoff US 55 888 379 572nd Hv Equip Main Co APO New York 09176 is listed as the current contact for Tripoli forces with update details. The notice records a personnel address change or confirmation for military mailing purposes.
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