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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1955
Page
8
Iowa state dairy and food inspectors will enforce the new egg handling and grading law starting Thursday. Clyde Spry, secretary of agriculture, said most of the industry complies while some flagrant violations have been reported. Licenses in process allow operation. temporary license holders have 14 days to apply under the new act.
The Bremer county Extension Council approves a 16573 budget for its first year. A public meeting is set for Aug 3 at the Town Hall at 8 30 p m to review the budget and hear taxpayer input. The council, elected under recent legislation, oversees county extension work. A sea drum is a fish that makes a drumming noise.
Albert Rathbone injured when trailer ran over his foot Friday. Mr and Mrs Joe Long of Waverly and Mr and Mrs George Banwell Sr of Ionia visited Clyde McConkey’s home Sunday evening. Irene O Day recovering from a sore foot. Various residents including Will Bull in Tripoli building a corn crib. Ed Ommen entered Sumner hospital Friday for medical treatment. Shirley Laube left for a 10 day vacation in Oshkosh Wisconsin. Continuous social calls and visits noted among Albert Rieck, Earl Avery, Chester Pals, Daryl, and others across Horton, New Hampton, Waterloo, and Tri Poli communities.
Glennys Richmann and Robert Wedemier wed in a double ring ceremony at Emmanuel Lutheran church Klinger with Rev. Wm. F. Reddel officiating. The Readlyn bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Richmann, the groom from Sumner, and after a reception for 275, they plan to live in Readlyn.
Readlyn and nearby towns report a flurry of visits and relatives gathering over the weekend. Viola Broadbent and family from Manhattan Beach California visit Wittenburgs in Readlyn while the Kimballs host relatives in Waterloo and St Louis plans. A birthday dinner honors Mrs H A Griese with Poock family guests in Waterloo and Gloria Poock travels with the Owings family to Charles City. Funeral attendance, Chicago weekend trip, and military assignments also appear in the notes.
The St Peter's Lutheran church moved from Grove Hill to Oran on Friday morning. Mr and Mrs Louis Platte visited Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Arnold Platte. Rev Erich J Dornbusch and David Oberman with Christina Oberman are visiting Maquoketa and other places with relatives and friends.
Carolyn Harms was feted at a Wednesday evening shower at the home of Mrs. LeRoy Steege with 26 guests from Waverly Cedar Falls Readlyn and Denver. The event featured a wedding bell theme and gifted a miniature bride and groom. Miss Harms is bride elect of Harold Happel of Waverly and will marry Sunday at 2 pm at St John’s Lutheran church Maxfield.
Leo Waterman 19 son of Mr and Mrs Arnold W Waterman has enlisted for three years in the Army Signal Corps at the Waterloo recruiting office He begins basic training at Camp Chaffee Arkansas this week and is assigned to the Army signal corps unit.
Readers warned against betting schemes and social clubs tied to wagering. The column cautions about misplaced trust and the risk of joining dubious groups offering guaranteed returns or exclusive social benefits.
Four-H members are advised on hours of work for dairy heifers beef steers swine and sheep before the county fair. Daily grooming feeding training and lead work should improve coats, temperament, and finish, with specific tips on clipping, exercising, and handling.
Deadline for Bremer County 4-H entries is August. Each club member must enter the project they plan to exhibit at the county extension office by the due date. Dairy swine and poultry divisions likely will have larger entries than last year.
Daily rain continues in Para Brazil with persistent wet conditions. Residents report overcast skies and ongoing showers impacting travel and outdoor activities.
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