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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1957
Page
1
A yearlong chronology lists local changes and events in Bremer County including new leadership in county offices extension and county engineer posts, school district reorganizations, church and community group elections, school and athletic achievements, business openings and anniversaries, and notable civic activities in Tripoli, Frederika, Denver and surrounding areas.
Ramona Rathe of Readlyn and Roy Edward Kramer of Houston were married December 27 at Immanuel Lutheran Church Klinger in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore pearl jewelry and a red rose corsage, with a white Bible and gloves. A reception for 125 followed. Both attended Concordia Teachers College and work in Houston. They will reside at 910 Redwood Apt 20 Houston after January 4.
Tripoli's Christmas Seal Sale surpassed the $450 mark on January 2. Chairwoman Mrs. G. R. Rettig reports encouraging returns but notes many have not yet contributed. Memory joggers are being mailed to remind recipients of the Christmas Seal letter from before Thanksgiving and to urge donations. Reminders sent about a month ago yielded wonderful response, though a few have yet to reply, likely overlooked during holiday activities.
The Bremer county extension director Doyle Gorden announces the 1956 Farmers Tax Guide is available at the Tripoli extension office. The booklet assists farmers who prepare their own income tax and social security reports and benefits tax service personnel working with farming taxes. It clarifies rules with many examples but does not replace form instructions. Copies are now ready for pickup at the extension office.
Two local farms changed hands with Mr and Mrs Earnest Plum selling their east of town farm to Eugene Bown of La Porte City and purchasing the Mrs Maud Eveland farm north of town for possession March 1.
Mrs Paul Duncomb, while preparing to bake, broke an egg into a cup and heard a strange sound. She found a marble inside with the yolk and white, and the origin of the marble remains a mystery.
The Tripoli area enjoyed seven days of normal winter weather with no precipitation. Temperatures rose daily, nights mostly in the 20s, and a low of 3 above on Tuesday. Despite Iowa auto losses, the year ended with fewer deaths and property damage than expected.
Mrs Bert Beck misplaced her wallet with over 125 dollars downtown Monday. Emma Harmening found the wallet and returned it intact without seeking a reward, a wonderful New Year’s present for the Bocks.
Postmaster Ray Fink announced forms for all aliens in the area to report their current address. Every non citizen in the United States on January 1 1957 must submit a report between January 1 and January 31 1957. Forms are at all post offices and must be returned in person.
Mrs John Schwabe underwent surgery at Sumner Hospital on Wednesday morning. The report notes a routine procedure with no complications mentioned and the patient recovering in the hospital ward.
Last rites were held for Sophia Nolte 86 sister of Mrs. Herman Moeller Tripoli at St John s Evangelical and Reformed Siegel with burial in the church cemetery Rev W D Weidler in charge She died Thursday in Mercy hospital Waverly of age related complications She was born October 28 1870 in Bremer county daughter of Christina and William Nolte and lived north of Waverly Mrs Moeller is her only survivor.
Six December traffic violations in Mayor Rudolph Piegers court. Scott Fiester of Waverly paid 10 dollars plus costs for driving without a valid license. John Bast of Readlyn paid 10 plus costs for 45 mph in a 25 mph zone. Darrell Eick of Fredericksburg paid 2 plus costs for blocking a main thoroughfare. Charles Rosel of Frederika paid 1 plus costs for parking in a restricted area. Dale Mueller of Sumner paid 1 plus costs for overtime parking in a two hour zone. Hans Schulz of Tripoli paid 1 plus costs for overtime parking in a two hour zone. Information on two cases filed by Paul Kuethe, assistant town marshal.
The Bremer County Swine Producers association announces its first annual banquet and meeting at the Tripoli Town hall next Tuesday at 7 p.m. Guest speakers include Dr. L N Hazel of Iowa State College on swine breeding and Wilbur Plager of the Iowa Swine Producers association on Marketing Our Park. Tickets available from county vocational agriculture instructors, the Bremer County Extension office, or association directors by January 5.
Readlyn special notice announces Violet Sauerbrei engagement to Robert Jacobson of Oakland Nebraska. Violet attended Gates Business College Waterloo and works for S S Kresge Co in Waterloo. Jacobson is son of Oscar and Mrs Jacobson of Oakland and farms near Oakland.
Relatives and friends gathered at the Paul Judisch home on December 21 to honor their son Pfc. Donald P. Judisch who was home on leave. Present were Mrs. Emelia Sommerfelt and many families. Pfc. Judisch returned to Camp Pendleton, California, on December 27.
Robert Sievers entered Sumner Community hospital Sunday. He was admitted for evaluation following a minor incident reported in the city. Local authorities said no further details were available at this time.
Fayette High lines up a pair of non-conference games against local cagers before resuming league play. The boys sit at 8-1, led by Terry Dreyer with 147 points, while the girls’ Panthers have 325 points this season. Both teams join the state tournament after the listed schedule.
Henry Hinton announces an adult evening school meeting at the high school to discuss soil test, pH and lime needs with a lime demonstration. Several soil samples will be tested to show how soils react to the test. Meeting starts at 8 p.m.
Pfc. Larry D. Ladage son of Mr and Mrs A H Ladage Tripoli finished four weeks of individual combat training on Dec 6 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton California The course covered infantry tactics first aid demolition field fortifications and weapons education The training targets Marines bound for overseas duty or awaiting new assignments and emphasizes that all Marines are essentially infantrymen regardless of specialty
In Denver, special report details the funeral of Mrs Clara Meyer 6 who died Saturday at Mercy hospital Waverly. Services were at Dunkerton Methodist church with burial in Grand view cemetery. She lived in Dunkerton most of her life and moved to Denver seven years ago. Survived by husband Albert and son Elmer, both of Denver.
Nomination papers for the election of two county board of education members will be available after January 25 at the county superintendent’s office. Papers are due by February 19. The March 11 election will fill areas 1 and 4, currently held by M. W. Bennett of Tripoli and Arthur H. Miller of Readlyn. The districts have been redrawn to include multiple local school districts and townships.
Tripoli Post Office reports its biggest Christmas season in history for the second year in a row led by higher stamp and card sales despite a small dip in parcel post revenue. Postmaster Ray H. Fink credited local patrons and business supporters for early mailing and respect for outgoing mail deadlines.
Bremer county 4 H girls leaders will attend two sewing instruction schools to learn approved clothing construction methods. Jan 21-25 in Waverly and Feb 4-8 in Tripoli. Mrs. Pearl Pardee will present lessons and each leader will make a garment. This is the fourth in the 56 57 learning series. all leaders have attended or sent representatives.
The second hearing on the proposed Sumner Community School district will be held at a joint Bremer Chickasaw Fayette county education boards meeting in Waverly next Monday night at 8.00.
A small group of Tripoli business men and employees removed the Christmas street decorations on Sunday afternoon. They cleared the decorations in about 30 minutes, signaling the end of the seasonal display.
Economist Roger W. Babson foresees no World War III in 1957, but inflation rising and higher costs for materials and labor. He warns many small firms may fail, while big corporations seek financing, bonds, and stock changes. real estate slows with higher mortgage rates and limited urban activity due to market constraints.
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