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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1957
Page
4
For sale a Necchi Miracle sewing machine with automatic zig zag. Nearly half paid. Buyer must have good credit. Write Box 2085 Des Moines Iowa.
Henry and Lester Deterding and family thank the fire department neighbors and friends for aid after their barn burned and for debris removal and rebuilding. They also express gratitude for visits, cards, and flowers during a hospital stay, noting special thanks to Rev. E. F. Puhlmann and Mrs. Fred Bockhaus.
Herschel Loveless, the 23rd governor of Iowa and a Democrat, is inaugurated marking the sixth Democrat to serve as state chief executive since 1846. The article lists prior Democratic governors, territorial leaders, and notes the 1957 session leadership in the legislature, plus a new page appointment in the senate.
The GOP proposed a policy statement ahead of Herschel Loveless inaugural address, urging tax relief priorities and cautious use of the rainy day fund. It called for early action on water resources, a tax study report, and government reorganization. Budget committee favors governor‑appointment of the public safety commissioner and backs speedier interstate road planning.
Engineer Bill Reed reports Iowa has 86 percent of interstate final locations identified, well above the national 55 percent. Iowa has held 11 interstate related hearings and 50 more on federally funded projects. The highway commission may test an aluminum bridge due to steel delivery delays, involving state and aluminum firms and the highway research committee.
Sunday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Piegors in honor of Mrs Piegors birthday were Mr and Mrs E A Kleiss and Mrs Reaky Piegors.
Multiple transfers of properties in Sumner Readlyn and surrounding townships, including Messerer to Lampe, Kelly to Cruse, Hoehne to Nolte, Hinde to Kuhlmann, Drape to Pauley, Schroeder to Seehase, Warnecke to Nolte, Prochaska to Wiblishouser, and Wiblishouser to Hyde. Sums range from 50 cents to 14 840 dollars with revenues listed. Names include Messerer Lampe Kelly Cruse Hoehne Hinde Kuhlmann Pauley Schroeder Seehase Warnecke Nolte Prochaska Wiblishouser Hyde. Locations cover sections in 93-11, 93-14, 92-11, 91-12, 91-14 and towns Sumner Readlyn.
A brief listing notes the new and cast 27 acres of land in the northwest quarter of section 11 in township 92 range 12 with a revenue amount of 31.90. The fragment mentions NY and NW and the assessed revenue but lacks full context or dates.
The notes list the latest addresses for three Tripoli servicemen. Larry D. Ladage stationed at Camp Pendleton California with FMF duty, Glenn Wolfgram assigned to 140th Quartermaster Company GR Regiment at Fort Lee Virginia, and Wendell P. Rettig with H and S Company Staging Regiment MCT at Camp Pendleton California, showing current postings and service affiliations.
Robert Holm has enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He will depart January 29 for San Diego California where he will receive training.
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