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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1968
Page
2
The Tripoli Leader published in Tripoli Town and Bremer County Iowa is identified as the official newspaper. Robert J Sassman serves as publisher.
Remer County Extension lists events from Feb 1 to Feb 8 including soil survey meetings for fertilizer dealers at First National Bank Waverly and Plainfield State Bank, sewing workshop in Tripoli, land leasing meeting, 4 H leaders banquet, Young Homemakers gathering, Extension council, D HIC annual meeting at various locations and times.
The Tripoli Twinklers met January 15 at Brenda and Janice Frahm home with 24 members present. Officers installed by Linda Leuenberger included Rebecca Sassman as president and Brenda Frahm as vice president. New projects and events announced along with leader recognition plans.
Iowa State University extension economist Bob Wisner says corn prices could improve into spring and summer 1968. With expected heavy loan movement and reduced feed grain acres, prices may rise 10 to 15 cents a bushel next summer if yields stay average and program goals are met.
Extension Home Economist discusses handling new fibers and finishes polyester acrylics washable wool and durable press. Emphasizes following manufacturer labels and using a card file system to organize care directions by garment type and preserve purchase details for future reference.
Jan 25 1928 notes A H Panzer turning 92 with family praise. Raymond McKeown injures hand in wood saw accident while relatives report the death of former resident Mrs Albert Schuknecht in New York. Women’s Relief Corps installs Johanna Jungblut as new president for the coming year. School District No 5 update appears late in column.
Christian F Bathke born October 31 1892 to Frederick Bathke and Kathryn Aver baptized December 26 1892 at St John’s Sumner confirmed April 8 1906 married Roseline Muller January 22 1914 at St John’s Sumner moved to Tripoli 1923 worked at Panzer and Kramer until retirement returned to Sumner 1962 honored golden anniversary January 1964 suffered heart attack December 17 died December 30 in Sumner hospital survived by one son LaVerne four daughters thirteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren wife died May 20 1966 and twin daughters died in infancy buried Wilson Grove cemetery Sumner.
A furnace overheat caused the floor to catch fire south of Tripoli. No injuries reported. Local fire units contained the blaze.
One year ago on January 25 1967 Mrs. Emma Schwer died at 90 in a Tripoli Nursing Home. Linda Block and Carol Stahl hut wed at Grace Lutheran Church on January 15. Relatives traveled to Waterloo for Gerhardt Lehmkuhl funeral after a two car collision. Mr and Mrs Peter Mahlstedt learned of their daughter in law Mrs wm Mahlstedt’s death in Roberts Wisconsin. The city bowling tournament for men starts Friday February 10.
Army Pfc. James R. Wolff twenty from Readlyn completed a twenty week microwave radio equipment repairman course at the Army Signal School Ft. Monmouth New Jersey. He trained in installation operation and repair of microwave stations and transportable radio equipment.
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