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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1968
Page
5
Sunday and weekend gatherings feature numerous visits and suppers in Harms New Hampton and surrounding towns. Residents from Ottumwa Cedar Falls Readlyn and Waverly join family celebrations at homes in Frederika Sumner and Postville, marking birthdays weddings and friendly calls among neighbors and relatives.
Sharon Blasberg and Ron Teisinger married December 1 at St. John Lutheran church in Maxfield township. The bride, daughter of Vernon and Sharon Blasberg Readlyn, wore organza and taffeta with lace and a tear drop crown. the groom is Merle Teisinger’s son from route 3 Wa. Guests numbered 325 at a Readlyn Community Hall reception.
Mr and Mrs Wm J Barck of Olympia Washington visited relatives Monday and Tuesday with sister in law Mrs Ed McNamee in Jesup. Mrs Clara Zabel returned Monday after helping at the Willard Homeister home in Sumner. Willard Homeister and wife welcomed a son Chris Richard born December 11 in Waverly. Weekend visitors at Lester Kalkbrenner home included Mrs Betty Aries and family Marion and Mr and Mrs Jerry Nichols and Lori Davenport. Sunday Pre Christmas dinner guests gathered at Ed Dedor home in Sumner.
Iowa Attorney General Richard C. Turner files suit in Des Moines federal court against eight plumbing manufacturers and a trade association for price fixing. The case cites an unlawful combination to fix prices on enamelled cast iron and vitreous china fixtures under the Sherman Act. The council also approves New York firm to represent Iowa in a separate price fixing action against five drug companies with a 15 percent contingent fee.
Lt Gen J F Miller announces 20000 Iowa National Guard and reserve members will be released about five months early. The Second Mechanized Battalion 133rd Infantry from northwest Iowa, about 850 men, activated in January, to return by end of 1969. The 174th Tactical Fighter Squadron from Sioux City also expected home before its two year tour ends next spring.
LeRoy and Ina Bonarden hosted a Sunday dinner in Waverly for their son Tom who is home on army leave. Tom, returning from Louisiana service, will depart Friday for duty in Washington.
Rev. Keith Seibert led the Wednesday vesper service with soloist Mrs. Neysa Franzen. Numerous guests and visitors from nearby towns called on residents including Mrs. Sophie Bock and Sophia Bock, with organist Mrs. L. H. Fink at the piano.
In the continued wrestling coverage, Neu endorf pins Lade wasse in the semi and defeats Joe Kuennen 4 0 in the semifinal. He wins the championship 4 0 over Mike Steffen. Steve Blasberg loses to Mark Foster 4 0 in the second round after a first round win over Gary Moellers. Consolation for Blasberg 3 2 over Paul Stoffel. Don Boyle opens 112 with a first round win over Bruce Gienau and Curtis Neuen- advances in the 127 pound first round.
Paul Johnston receives a $21,000 salary set by the legislature. A survey shows 27 Iowa district superintendents in districts over 3,000 enrollment average $21,510 or more, exceeding Johnston’s pay.
Mr and Mrs Paul Kappmeyer Mrs Anna Kappmeyer Mrs Martha Biermann and Mrs Pat Brogan visited the Allan Bockhaus home in Waverly Sunday evening to observe Wendy's birthday.
Rev John C Turner of rural Knoxville harvested over 61 bushels of turnips from 30 cents worth of bulk seed this season. Most crops were unusually large in size.
The Tripoli Panthers posted a string of wins at a December 1968 wrestling event. Neuendorf, Buchholz, Whitney, Garner, Kuecker, Swancutt, Johnson and others secured rounds and titles, with final champions determined in multiple weight classes. The team plans one more meet with Green on December 21.
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