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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1967
Page
5
Dozens of neighbors from Sumner Readlyn Frederika Waverly and surrounding towns visited homes of friends and relatives during Christmas week and for birthdays. Attendees included families of Hoppenworth Brase Gehrke and Mahlstedt with mileage from Waterloo Orlando and Ft Madison among others. A large gathering celebrated the 40th wedding anniversary of H H Hoppenworth with guests from multiple towns.
Mr and Mrs Robert Osborn welcomed a son named Ryan Robert born at Allen Memorial Hospital Waterloo on December 12 a 6 lb 14 oz baby.
Mr and Mrs Kenny Johnson and others from Blairstown and nearby towns visited Wm Lohmann’s home on Wednesday. Evening callers included Arthur Alberts of Nebraska and Ernest Rodemeyer of Tripoli with their spouses. A birthday celebration for Brian was hosted by Robert Selck with many Cedar Falls and area guests. The 44th wedding anniversary of John and Mrs. Ohlendorf was marked at Melvin Ohlendorf’s home with many relatives from Charles City Denver Waverly Fredericksburg and other locales. Cards were played.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gebert and family of Minneapolis attended the funeral at St. Pauls Lutheran church Wa verly on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Herman Gebert and Mrs. Wm Lohmann with Mrs. and Mrs. Ed Lohmann and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lohmann accompanied the Geberts who returned to Minneapolis on Wednesday after arriving Tuesday evening.
Mr and Mrs Herman Banser and others attended the W W I Barracks and Auxiliary Christmas party at the State Bank Lounge in Waverly on Saturday. Otto Rieck and Ben Moeller joined Theo Stahlhut celebrating his and Mrs Stahlhut's 50th wedding anniversary at the Readlyn Community Building on Sunday.
Mrs Robert Kuhrt and Teresa attended the ballet Christmas program Tuesday evening at the Legion Hall Waverly Teresa participated in the program Leader ads bring results.
In Cedar-Wapsie conference play Wapsie Valley remains on top at 5-0 while Tripoli falls to third. Panthers coach Dave Ray praises defense and second half effort, notes key performances by Dan Biesterfelt Karl Krumm and Allen Fenneman. Tripoli losses include 59-51 to Cedar Falls and 30 percent shooting overall.
Tripoli's varsity wrestling stayed undefeated at 5-0 after a 33-7 win over Janesville. Zander earned a forfeit, Neuendorf and Blasberg posted decisions, and Harms and Zander claimed titles at Calmar invitational, finishing fifth with 48 points.
Fremont families and friends shared a Christmas dinner at the Myron Chapin home in Waverly with numerous guests from Clear Lake Mason City Janesville Waterloo and other towns. Other Sunday visitors included Dr and Mrs L J Magnall Tony and Paul and multiple local families. Several attendees traveled to Chicago for the American Farm Bureau convention and condolences were offered at a Jesup church funeral.
Rev Gundel led vesper services at Tripoli Nursing Home while St John’s Lutheran ladies from Crane Creek sang Christmas songs in German and English. Agnes Thran visited Jeanette Phelps at Mercy Hospital Weyerville and dropped by the Bartels Home with friends. Various local residents and families visited or called on neighbors throughout the week.
Gordon Fred Niemann 19 from In dependence and Glenda Jean Quibell 20 from Waverly. Loren Reiher 28 of Allison and Katheryn K. Herman 21 of Fairbank. Darwin Boldt 19 of Tripoli and Wanda Dettmer 18 of Tripoli record marriage licenses.
Monday dinner guests included Rev and Mrs H G Diemer. Elmer Wittenburg’s daughter informed of her father’s death Saturday at Allen Memorial hospital. Monday evening visitors at Robert Rathbone’s home included Dennis Kirchhoff family and Robert Chapin family. Vada Platte and Brent visited Lester Peters and family. Viola Judisch and David Judisch visited the Peters, attended the school Christmas program. Herb Rechkemmer and Sally traveled to Waukegan Illinois for weekend with her sister and family Leon Holmstrom. Ed Lohmann attended the LLL Christmas party at St Paul’s Readlyn Monday evening.
A collection of handwritten letters asks Santa for a variety of gifts including toys, games, dolls, clothing, and a kitten. Children named Kurt Kendall Schulz Dean Bull Ann Ducker Danny Dale Mirs Teresa Kuhrt request items such as Matchbox cars, a See n Say, a Barbie doll, a pool table, a Johnny Seven Gun, and a Persian kitten, noting they have been good and plan to leave a snack.
A postal item records the first U S postal card being issued on May 1 1872 marking a milestone in mail service history. The notice notes the date and the significance for correspondence and postal procedures.
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