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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1961
Page
5
Local gents and families from Waterloo Readlyn and surrounding towns visit hosts, guests travel from Fort Riley and Chicago, plus new baby Scott Richard joins Morgensen household. weekend dinners, suppers, and Sunday gatherings mark a busy social round.
Key Melvin was baptized Sunday at St Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church by Rev E F Puhlmann. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Alvin O Connell of Fort Dodge. Dinner guests at the Schwartz home after the service included Mr and Mrs Harold O Connell Judy Sumner Mr and Mrs Harvery Schwartz Waverly Mr and Mrs Wayne Bravener Frederika Mr and Mrs Lawrence Schwartz and family.
Mr and Mrs Robert Sassman hosted a Sunday evening dinner in honor of their son Jeffrey's first birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Lawrence Heideman, Mr and Mrs James Klemp, and Mr and Mrs Jose F Vega and family, Sumner.
Mr and Mrs Fred Brase entertained Mr and Mrs Lavern Brase Readlyn Thursday evening. Mrs Brase came home from Sumner hospital where she had been a patient with discharge noting her return.
Mrs. Clara Zabel attended the wedding Sunday of Judith Bergmann and Douglas Poppen. The ceremony was performed at the United Church of Christ, Waverly, at 8 p.m.
Mr and Mrs Lavern Foelske and Ricky and Mr and Mrs Emil Schweer assisted Coretta Dettmer in celebrating her birthday Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs LeLand Bergmann were guests at the J C Ruehs home in Frederika on Sunday to help Mrs Ruehs celebrate her birthday, sharing in a family gathering and warm congratulations.
Jane Fink entertained three girl friends at a theatre party Sunday in honor of her ninth birthday. They enjoyed a program, games, and refreshments, celebrating with cheer and friendship in a small social gathering.
The American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday in Tripoli Town Hall. A gift exchange occurred. They voted to buy a $5 seal bond. Geneva Selck reported TB seal campaign progress with $233.90 received. Minnie Schumacher said coffee strips would be mailed Friday December 15. Hilda Bull reported on Thanksgiving cheer boxes. Hostesses were Kay Osborn and Gladys Rettig.
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Harms hosted a birthday supper Sunday for Diane, with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Heideman of Waverly, and relatives Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Harms and family of Toledo, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wedemeier and family of Waverly.
Carl Zabel was taken to Oelwein Thursday to the home of his daughter Mrs Rose Blaschke. He will be treated at Mercy hospital Oelwein for a leg infection.
Pvt. Lloyd A. Kuker US 55-720-546 Co A-2 1st Training Regiment Fort Carson Colo Ronald Hills SA 529-55 81 General Detail Brdg T-10 US Naval Station Washington 25 DC Pvt. Douglas L Bell now stationed at Albuquerque NM spent five day leave with his parents previously at Fort Monmouth and Fort Riley new address Pvt Douglas L Bell RA 17-601-034 Hdqt Hdqt Co Elem Stu DASA Sandia Base Albuquerque NM
The VFW Auxiliary held its annual Christmas party Monday evening at the Post home with 17 ladies present. A potluck dinner was served and a gift exchange conducted. Hostesses were Phyllis Eichmann and Ruth Fink, with Donna Sassmann and JoAnn Steward in charge of decorations.
The home of Mrs. Robert Kuker hosted a bridal shower for Lois Kuker on Friday December 1 with 24 guests from Sumner Waverly Waterloo and Readlyn. Hostesses were Mrs. Emil Stumme and Mrs. Robert Kuker. Miss Kuker will wed Larry Ganske December 10 at St Paul's Lutheran Readlyn.
A compiled look at local life from Readlyn and nearby areas includes notes on weather, anniversaries, weddings, and obituaries from Nov 25 1936 through Dec 1956. Entries mention Otto Jensen tiling trips to Denmark, the Dohrmanns 25th anniversary, Leona Judisch and Victor Kelsey wed at St Matthew's, and funeral for Ernest Bergmann. Other items report farm prices, dental moves, auctions, and social events in Tripoli Marcus Readlyn and Grace Lutheran Church communities with dates and names of residents.
The account describes gradual government-led rural development in Iran through agriculture education health and roads while noting traditional Islam influenced behavior. It highlights limited public role for women in streets and social life yet private influence of wives in village matters amid prevalent conservative norms.
Monday offers hamburger gravy mashed potatoes and peas with fruited vanilla pudding bread and butter and milk. Tuesday serves chili and crackers carrot sticks pudding cake bread and butter milk. Wednesday features goulash peaches cookie bread and butter milk. Thursday provides baked turkey mashed potatoes and gravy lime gelatin salad cranberries ice cream. Friday presents macaroni and cheese filled and peanut butter sandwiches orange juice apple crisp and milk.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mahlstedt and Mrs. Mary Niemeyer were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Art Niemeyer in Sumner to honor their 27th wedding anniversary and Mrs. Niemeyer’s birthday. Evening guests included Mr. and Mrs. Orville Niemeyer, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Mahlstedt and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Herb Niemeyer.
The writer describes Iran's limited Extension Service likening it to the U.S. program, notes 4-H like clubs called 4-D, and observes tea houses as social hubs where men gather for long talks and occasional debates. He reflects on courage, learning, and lasting impact of his experiences.
A traveler recalls teaching himself English after meeting a young Iranian man who had never seen an American. The moment sparked joy and a lasting sense of brotherhood amid cultural exchange. The writer hopes to meet Marino Pilati, an IFYES participant, in Italy and plans to return home before Christmas to see Europe in Christmas attire.
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