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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1952
Page
7
A guide from Iowa State College outlines family centered ways to teach children the meaning of Christmas. It suggests whole family activities, caroling, treasure hunts, sharing poems, and creating decorations while emphasizing giving and warmth.
Local column lists marriages and deaths in Sumner and nearby towns. Margaret Aders wed Kelsey in Galena Tl. Anthony Sievers hospitalized after truck accident. Ruby Barcus and Dalton Meyer married in Sumner. Arthur Buechele dies en route from game. Albert Bany injured in New Guinea action. Carolyn Meyerhoff and Elmer Foelske wed in Waverly. Harley Moser killed in plane crash near Fort Wayne. carol festival at St Peters. Herald Wood in Rochester hospital after brain concussion. Lorraine Skinner appointed Tri poli second grade instructor. W J Kelling named deputy county assessor. Keith Scott buys Wayside Inn. Walter Heyer dies. Harry Koepke silver anniversary observed.
On December 15 1952 the District Court of Bremer County Iowa appointed H J Frese of Tripoli Iowa as executor of Karl Elsamiller deceased. He requests all debts be paid to him and all claims be presented to the court for allowance. Oliver J Reeve attorney of Waverly Iowa handles the matter.
June Allyson stars in The Girl in White as America s first woman ambulance surgeon facing a male dominated medical world. The film screens at Tripoli theater Sunday and Monday December 21 and 22.
Local residents report a flurry of callers from nearby towns over the weekend. Families including the Bradys, Parson, Dilley, Richmond, Greisert, Harnisch and many others shared meals and evenings in Frederika and nearby towns. Church programs were announced for December 23 and 24 with nativity and Christmas pageants featuring children and the junior chorus.
The Wapsie Whirlwinds held a December meeting at Marie Bentley home. A potluck Christmas party is set for Dec 29 at Rosella and Beth Ann Bockhaus homes. Members will bring self prepared dishes and exchange names. They voted to buy a flag and song books for meetings. Next gathering at Elaine Brase home. Reporter Helen O Connell.
Foundation seed for Emerson red clover will be sold this year to any individual or concern without grower commitment, easing past certification restrictions. Emerson, sourced from Marion County in 1928, was rated among the best in a USDA test and is praised for winter hardiness, age yield, and seed production. Proper certification remains important to avoid mixture.
A playful reminder that the child’s happiest Christmas comes from shared family moments. The emphasis is on togetherness and the joy created by simple, meaningful activities spent as a unit.
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