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Newspaper

Tripoli Leader

Location

Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1962

Page

5

Local CNews Social Guests From Many Homes

Mr and Mrs Alfred Koch were business callers in Minneapolis. Oberheu and Harold Ob yheu of Sumner visited C J Gimbal. Numerous Sunday and weekend visits occurred among residents of Sumner Readlyn Denver Nashua La Porte City Waverly and nearby towns with dinners suppers and Christmas party gatherings at homes of the Sievers Frahm Kimbal and other families.

Alfred Koch Minneapolis Wm Oberheu Harold Obyheu Sumner C. J. Gimbal Donald James Pater Fred Holm F. B. Schuldt Vern Schuldt Lavern Foelske Martha Foelske Marlys Denver Emil Shneer Donald Larson Debbie Waverly Donald Heideman Fredericksburg Fred Heideman Hans Schult Rudi Schult Nashua James Bennett la Porte City M. W. Bennett Joe Volker Wilbert Frahm al Wolf Waterloo C. J. Kimbal Hilda Mund Dalton Kowalsky Carl Kowalsky Henry Kuhrt P. L. Crittenden Gene Vincent John Kramer Eugene Johnson Barbara Kathy Rudy Piegers Walter Zahn Minnie Rohrssen H. H. Buls H. W. Krueger Floyd Babcock New Hampton Lavern Nacke Carol Ann Lawrence Heideman Paul Judisch Russell Watts Robert Si

Birthday guests honored in Readlyn and Shell Rock crowd

Sunday evening guests in the Merlyn Heidemann home for a birthday were Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Schuldt and Danny Readlyn Mr. and Mrs. Minor Schuldt and family Shell Rock Mr. and Mrs. F B Schuldt Mr. and Mrs. Leo Schuldt and Marcia Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Snelling and Mrs. Clara Zabel.

Merlyn Heidemann Lawrence Schuldt Danny Readlyn Minor Schuldt Shell Rock F. B. Schuldt Leo Schuldt Marcia Lawrence Snelling Clara Zabel

Sommerfelt Birthday Visit Spotted by Local Couple

Mrs Emelia Sommerfelt visited with Mr and Mrs Harold Sommerfelt Sunday afternoon for the birthday of Loren. The gathering included greetings and shared cakes as family members celebrated the milestone.

Paul Judisch Emelia Sommerfelt Harold Sommerfelt Loren

Births in Tripoli add two Sumner Hospital newborns

Mr and Mrs Roger Brocka of Tripoli welcome a 7 pound 4 ounce son born Sunday at Sumner hospital. Mr and Mrs Donald Bull of Tripoli celebrate the arrival of a daughter weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces born Sunday at Sumner hospital.

Roger Brocka Tripoli Sumner Hospital Donald Bull

Funeral attendees listed for Mrs Emma Kelsey service

Among those attending the funeral of Mrs. Emma Kelsey on Saturday were numerous relatives and friends from Illinois Iowa Wisconsin and Washington including Hazel Chapin Richard Pavin Ricky and Cliff Chapin Burt Duncomb Duane Kelsey Reed Kelsey Larry and Lyle Yon Russ Hood Dale Duncom b Caryl Kelsey Myron Shields L. L. King R E Wilharm Robert Wilharm Les Wilharm C C Pearce Myron Chapin and Myron Shields from various towns.

Emma Kelsey Hazel Chapin Richard Pavin Ricky Cliff Chapin Berwyn Ill Burt Duncomb Duane Riceville Reed Kelsey Larry and Lyle Wyatt Yon Storm Lake Russ Hood Chicago Dale Duncomb Milwaukee Caryl Kelsey New Hampton

Interstate Parties Held for Children in Oelwein

The Interstate Christmas party for children was held at Oelwein Sunday afternoon. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lindquist and family and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Steward and family. On Tuesday evening the party welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Walter Steward, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lindquist, Kathy Klemp and Larry Bock.

Oelwein Robert Lindquist Walter Steward Kathy Klemp Larry Bock

Second Birthday Dinner for Jeffrey Sassman Attended

Dinner guests Sunday for the second birthday of Jeffrey Sassman included Mr and Mrs James Klemp Wa verly Mr and Mrs Lawrence Heideman and Mr and Mrs John Sassmann, hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert Sassman.

Robert Sassman James Klemp Waverly Lawrence Heideman John Sassmann Jeffrey

Birthday Notes at Alfred Blasberg Home

Mr and Mrs Arthur Bunger visited in the Alfred Blasberg home Sunday evening for a birthday note in the social column.

Arthur Bunger Alfred Blasberg Mrs. Blasberg

Baptism and family gatherings at Waverly Lutheran church

Fremont area notes record the baptism of Jeffrey Vern Busse at Western Douglas Lutheran by Rev. Lindquist with sponsors Paul Kappmeyer and Larry Busse. The item lists numerous relatives and friends visiting over the weekend, road trips to Des Moines, birthday observances, and various Sunday visits across Sumner Waterloo Frederika Humboldt Iowa City and Readlyn, reflecting community ties and church event details.

Lavern Busse Waverly Jeffrey Vern Western Douglas Lutheran Church W. H. Lindquist Paul Kappmeyer Larry Busse Busse Family West Union Louis Busse Greg Schmidt Waterloo Charles Miller Frederika Janice Herman Tegtmeier Anna Kappmeyer Allen Bockhaus Ted Reuscher Sileen Busse Karla Virgil Schwake W. H. Ganske Sumner Robert Moeller Ben Moeller Virgil Moeller Bonnie Doris Bergmann Leslie Schmidt John Berlin Loren Bergmann Vernon Wikner Clark Jane R. O. Wikner Des Moines Ralph Wikner Dixon Lee Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Charles Sneller Sophie Spier Lena Sehle Emil Spier Emma Selck Lela Edw. Selck and Sons Gordon Quigley Charles Robert Rathbone Richard Haverkamp Lyle Bowers New Hampton Fred Lahmann Ernest Quade Erhardt Lahmann Lawrence Arns Clara Lizzie Rathe Will Nolte Mercy Hospital Lloyd Moeller Diane Herb Judisch Readlyn George Riedinger Kenneth Kuhrt Carol

Cub Scout Pack 32 Meets at Town Hall in Tripoli

Pack 32 of Tripoli Cub Scouts met at Town Hall on Monday evening. Mrs Blasbery's den presented colors and the group sang Jingle Bells while Cub Master Eugene Johnson welcomed new Cubs. Awards given included Bear badges for Clifford Juel and Gradley Holm and Gold and Silver Arrows for Nis Schumacher Jim Seelham mer Howard Flanscha Dennis Ducker James Brooks. Mrs Juel received a four year service pin as Den Mother. Den 5 won the traveling trophy for most parents, and the meeting closed with the Living Circle and Scout Promise. No meetings next week. next meeting Jan 2. next month theme Freedom Festival. Pack meeting set for Jan 28.

Tripoli Town Hall Wolf Dennis Schumacher James Seelhammer Howard Flanscha Dennis Ducker James Brooks Juel Den 5 Living Circle

Attendees Attend Huckleberry Finn at State College

Mr and Mrs Wayne Quass and family Mrs B L Belt and Genevieve Fordyce of Oelwein attended the play Huckleberry Finn at State College of Iowa Cedar Halls on Saturday afternoon. Mrs Quass sister Geneva McComb also took part in the performance.

Wayne Quass B. L. Belt Genevieve Fordyce Oelwein

Niemeyer 25th Wedding Anniversary Celebration

Mr and Mrs William Niemeyer attended the silver wedding anniversary Sunday honoring Mr and Mrs Erwin Begalski at Trinity Lutheran Church Hawk Eye Begalski is a brother of Mrs Niemeyer.

William Niemeyer Erwin Begalski Trinity Lutheran Church, Hawkeye Mr. Begalski Niemeyer

Lightning splits roof at Hart farm near Toledo

A lightning bolt struck the center of a large barn on the Louis Hart farm near Toledo, splitting the roof and running through the structure. There was no fire. Camp Perry in Ohio hosts the world's largest rifle and pistol firing range where U.S. Marine Corps shooters and other top marksmen compete annually.

Louis Hart Farm Toledo U. S. Marine Corps Camp Perry Ohio

J J Ries Honored for 50 Years Service

Hedrick resident J J Ries was honored by Garfield Lodge for half a century of membership. He received a 50 year certificate and a recognition plaque.

J. J. Ries Hedrick Garfield Lodge

Californians Arrive as Guests Over Christmas Holiday

Mr and Mrs James Thomas and Frazier of Anaheim California arrived Monday and will be house guests of Mr and Mrs Everett Ambrose and Mrs Mary Harmening through the Christmas holidays.

California James Thomas Frazier Anaheim Cal Everett Ambrose Mary Harmening

Auxiliary Notes on Christmas Party at Tripoli Town Hall

The American Legion Auxiliary met on December 11 at the Tripoli Town Hall for a Christmas party with gift exchanges for children and adults. A report covered lunch served at the poultry party, and coffee strips were sent in by Minnie Schumacher on December 15. Hostesses were Kay Osborn and Gladys Rettig.

American Legion Auxiliary Tripoli Town Hall Minnie Schumacher

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