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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1971
Page
5
A collage of local events from November 25 1931 recalls a late autumn wind storm in Frederika property damage near Swift Creek. Multiple marriages, anniversaries, and church activities are noted along with a small blaze affecting businesses in the town. A later entry mentions 1970 events including obituaries and marriages in nearby communities.
The Jolly Joker club held its annual Christmas party at the Heitmann home with an 8 oclock luncheon and gift exchange. Several gatherings followed as families and friends hosted and visited in Sumner Janesville Marion Cedar Rapids and Waukegan with reports of a 103 year old guest at the Waverly convalescent home and various guest lists.
The Hankens Taber wedding took place Saturday afternoon at Kimball United Methodist Church in Waterloo with the John Fays and Mr and Mrs Ray Kuethe in attendance. Mrs Margaret McCumber visited the Figanbaum home Monday while Harry Hunt was on the sick list. Mr and Mrs Chester Pals hosted relatives Friday evening for Mrs Pals birthday.
Bremer County October sales of Series E and H savings bonds totaled $37,226, lifting ten month sales to $416,785 and 87 percent of the 1971 quota. Nationwide, 32 counties exceed targets with Ringgold at 135 percent and Warren at 130 percent. Iowa’s ten month total stands at $70,691,164 or 94 percent of the goal.
Bremer County conducts free supplemental foods for children under five and pregnant or nursing mothers who are certified by a nurse or doctor. Distribution takes place Wednesday December 15 from 10 AM to 2 PM at Tripoli City Hall.
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