Cards of Thanks for hospital kindness and Christmas wishes
The note expresses sincere thanks from Theo Beck and W H Warner to friends and relatives for cards gifts and visits during hospitalization and after returning home. Special mention to Rev Puhlmann Dr Weeber and Dr Rolfe and to nurses and aides. Wishes for Merry Christmas and health in the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Memorial Hospital
Puhlmann
Weeber
Dr. Rolfe
Theo. Beck
Rev. Puhlmann
W. H. Warner
Iowa Mountain Eers chase peaks across the West and Alps
A mountaineering group at the University of Iowa, the Iowa Mountain Eers, conducts summer expeditions to Alaska, the Tetons, Sawtooths, Sierras, and the Alps. Byron Olinger reports a 12 pound 4 ounce walleye from the Mississippi at Guttenberg, possibly Iowa's biggest wall eye of the year. Some view vacations as two weeks on sand and the rest on rocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Iowa Mountaineers
Alaska
Tetons
Sawtooths
Sierras
American West
Byron Olinger
Mississippi River
Guttenberg
Iowa
Kitchen Scissors and Corduroy Care Tips and 100th Birthday
Kitchen scissors ease prep from parsley and ham edge trimming to wrapping and packaging needs. Blankets range in wool and synthetics with care labels. corduroy care tips from the Corduroy Council of America cover washing and drying. 100th birthday noted for Mrs. Marie Wansink of Sheldon with a large family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlen
Corduroy Council of America
Marie Wansink
Sheldon
Do-R-Best 4-H Club News Christmas Meet Featured
December meeting at the Mueller home centered on Christmas Party plans for December 19 at Plainfield and a gift exchange. Members made mothers gifts in a "Christmas Treats" demo by Brenda Mueller and Carolyn Paulsen, with Norma Nuss joining as a new member. reporter Kathy Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenda
Vickie
Darlene Mueller
Plainfield
Brenda Mueller
Carolyn Paulsen
Norma Nuss
Kathy Smith
Dutiful Daughters Host December 4-H Officers
The Wapsie Whirlwinds 4-H club met December 10 at Ruth and Linda Leuenberger where 24 attended. Joyce Trautman led roll call asking What I Want for Christmas. Catherine Schrage became president with Sandra Meier vice president, Sharon Kohagen secretary, Joan Anderson treasurer, Charissa Schrage historian, and Diane Steinbronn reporter. Members exchanged gifts and decorated hardware cloth. The club planned a Christmas Tree for the Summer Hospital’s Senior People and discussed December 14 events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Trautman
Janet Michael
Catherine Schrage
Sandra Meier
Sharon Kohagen
Joan Anderson
Charissa Schrage
Diane Steinbronn
Sandy Clausing
Wapsie Whirlwinds
Ruth
Linda Leuenbergers
Sumner Hospital
Christmas Party Plans At Tripoli Hospital Visit
The Tripoli Leader notes a Christmas gathering where members will carol at the hospital and donate food boxes. Participants meet at Carroll's at 6:30 and later attend a party at Susan Carroll's. Gifts are exchanged with a 75-cent limit. New members and officers were introduced. demonstrations on holiday ideas and team demonstrations followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll's
Susan Carroll
Ruth Engert
Pamala Drape
Jackie
Benz
Dorris O'Connell
Linda Buenger
Connie Matthias
Alarm clock inventor spurred worker awakening, says editor
A provocative remark credits the inventor of the alarm clock with stirring the working class. A note is added that a shop in Tripoli exists, suggesting a local business lead or anecdotal trail tied to the story.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tripoli Sales Co., Inc
Dial
Tripoli, Iowa
Douglas Township
Albert W. Miller
Tripoli
Frederika Locker
Frederika
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
John T. Jacobsen
Waverly
Maxfield's Lounge
Waverly, Iowa
Erwin Drape
Tripoli Bowl
Rawleigh Products
Sumner
Dinges
Rawleigh
Freeport
Vern Bolte
Walleye
Pearl E. Pardee
County Extension Home
Mary and
Jack
Juel's AG Store
Shurfine
del Monte Tomato
Family Bread
BATH
Elberta
Cudahy
Florida
Idaho
Boone River
Jefferson Jills
Julie Butler
Rose Hennings
Patricia Fairholm
Rebecca Sassman
Donna Griese
Diane Williams
Beth Enick
Julie Foelske
Floyd Sassman
Richard Foelske
Mary Ann Bock
Joel’s AG Store
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