Post Office Introduces Certified Mail Service
Effective June 7 the Tripoli Post Office rolls out a new service called Certified Mail. It provides a sender receipt and a delivery record at the address office with no record kept there. no insurance is included and only first class mail with no value is accepted. Return receipt is available for a fee and air mail or special delivery options apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Ray Fink
Tripoli
Fink
Eighth Grade Graduates 115 From Bremer Rural Schools
Bremer county elementary schools reported 115 pupils graduated from eighth grade this spring. The list names graduates by school district and township, including Artesian, Denver, Douglas, Frederika, Fremont, Horton, Jefferson, Klinger Parochial, Lafayette, Leroy, Maxfield, Polk, Readlyn Parochial, Sumney, Warren, and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer
Bremer County
R. C. Gaard
Artesian Parochial
Ronald Drewis
Frederick Heine
Henry Heine
Karen Zander
Dayton
Joyce Boderman
Valera Kirchhoff
Henry Platte
Bernard Brickman
Virgil Warnke
Jeanette Westendorf
Dennis Buhr
Harold Mohlis
Jolene Tegtmeier
Barbara Zell
Ellsworth Zell
Julane Schwabe
Denver
Edward Brandt
LaVonne Eick
Elaine Kohagen
Robert Leonhart
Sonja Matthias
Wayne Schmidt
Douglas
Phyllis Rewoldt
Carol Liddle
Ellanor Hirsch
Elston Buls
Eunice Meier
Gertrude Stumme
Annetta Bockhaus
Allen Bockhaus
Howard Joens
Lavern Busse
Marlene Hooper
Karen Pinch
Harlan Reuscher
Frederika
Margaret Schwein
Shirley Naber
Fremont
Shirley Mohling
Beverly Price
James Schwartz
Veryl Buchholz
Jerry Seelhammer
Horton
Alvin Balvant
Clarence Fetty
James Molkenthin
Loren Oberlieu
Jefferson
Lyle Judas
Kenneth Becker
Esther Hesse
Joyce DeVries
Klinger Parochial
Patricia
Sumney
Milton Papousek
Arley Schwerin
Dorothy Hay
Larry Anderson
Nancy Lee
Extension Council Meets First Time At Waverly
The Bremer County Agricultural Extension Council holds its inaugural meeting at 8 p m June 20 at the county extension office. Members from each township will elect officers review duties and powers budget procedures and appoint a budget committee. The council oversees the county extension program.
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Extension Council
Waverly
Bremer County Agricultural Extension Council
County Extension Office
Bremer Delegates to Attend State 4-H Girls Convention
Twelve Bremer County 4-H girls will travel to the Iowa State College campus June 15 to 18 for the state convention. Delegates include Mary Werner, Jolane Tegtmeier, Marlys Oberlieu, Judy Cordes, Karen Milius, Verla Bartels, Karen Simpson, Carol Tiedt, Marlys Wente, Mary Kleiner, Roberta Munstermann, and Norma Orth, with Margaret Krug and Chris Andorf guiding the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer County
Iowa State College
Margaret Krug
Mary Werner
Blue Belles
Jolane Tegtmeier
Biz-Ebees
Marlys Oberlieu
B-Square
Judy Cordes
Franklin
Karen Milius
Jefferson Jills
Verla Bartels
N.rg
Karen Simpson
Jolly Jacksons
Carol Tiedt
Maxfield Merry Maids
Marlys Wente
Mary Kleiner
Sumner Stars
Roberta Munstermann
T.N.T
Norma Orth
Waverettes
Miss Krug
Chris Andorf
4-H
Mary Werner Elected Bremer County 4-H Girls President
Mary Werner of the Blue Belles club was elected Bremer County 4-H Girls president at Rally day. Judy Sickles became vice president and Marilyn Walther secretary, Wanda Mueller treasurer, Marilyn Meier historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Werner
Blue Belles Club
Bremer County
Kenneth Werner
Judy Sickles
Marilyn Walther
Wanda Mueller
Marilyn Meier
Lyle Ormston
Blue Belles
Cloverteenerettes
Karen Buhr
Maxfield Merry Maids
Sumner Stars
Vacation in Colorado Visit for the Dreyer Family
Mr and Mrs Robert Dreyer returned Sunday from a week long vacation in Colorado Their daughter Barbara and son Terry Dreyer met them in Des Moines along the route
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dreyer
Colorado
Barbara and
Terry Dreyer
Des Moines
Buick meeting attended by Harry Buhr in Omaha
Harry Buhr attended a Buick meeting in Omaha Nebraska on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Buhr
Omaha
Nebro
Cards of Thanks from Town Residents after Storm and Illness
A collection of brief thanks from neighbors and relatives expressing gratitude for support after a storm and hospital stays. Multiple notices name individuals such as Euget as Woodcock and Mrs. Edward Schroeder and thank neighbors, friends, relatives, and pastors for cards gifts prayers and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euget
Ewald Stumme
A. A. Krause
Allen Memorial Hospital
Rev
Goetz
Adix
Edward Schroeder
Rev. Puhlmann
County Board of Education Costs Fall in 1953
Bremer county expenses for the board dropped slightly in 1953 to 12319 from 12525 in 1952 according to the Iowa Taxpayer's association. Nearby counties Fayette Butler and Chickasaw saw increases, while Bremer's decline contrasts with the regional trend. The county system covers all public schools except independent and consolidated high school districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
County Board of Education
Bremer County
Iowa Taxpayer's Association
Fayette
Butler
Chickasaw
Schick silver wedding anniversary picnic honored couple
A Sunday noon picnic at Clarion celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schick on their silver wedding anniversary. Attendees included Dr. Thomas Tweit, Sioux City. Elmer Buhr, Readlyn. H. C. Frese, Waverly. Bert Buhr. Ernest and Arlene Fink. Louis Fink. Fred Fink. Oscar Kreis family. H. A. Dettmering and Merlin. Aug. Bunger. A. F. Eichmann family. Malinda Fink and Will Fink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion
Otto Schick
Thomas Tweite
Sioux City
Elmer Buhr
Readlyn
H. C. Frese
Waverly
Bert Buhr
Ernest Fink
Arlene
Louis Fink
Fred Fink
Oscar Kreis
H. A. Dettmering
Merlin
Aug. Bunger
A. F. Eichmann
Malinda Fink
Will Fink
Stanley Klemp Undergoes Surgery After Admission
Stanley Klemp entered Scholtz Memorial hospital Monday afternoon and underwent surgery Tuesday morning, with his condition not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Klemp
Scholtz Memorial Hospital
Measles Confinement of Stevie Tegtmeller
Stevie son of Mr and Mrs Lavern Tegtmeller is confined to home with the measles, as reported in local society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevie
Mrs. Lavern Tegtmeller
Mrs Goebel Returns Home From Waterloo Hospital
Mrs W G Goebel came home Thursday evening from Scholtz Memorial hospital in Waterloo where she was a surgical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Goebel
Scholtz Memorial Hospital
Waterloo
Iowa Ends State Tax Return Help by Auditors
Iowa lawmakers passed legislation signed by Governor Hoegh halting auditors from assisting residents with state income tax preparations. The move ends a seasonal service that offered help at district offices as auditors fell behind their auditing workload and cities could not secure extra services.
Sunday Social Roundup From Waterloo and Surrounding Towns
Locals recount visits and family gatherings across Waterloo Readlyn Waverly and Sumner with extended stays in Readlyn Peters burg and Fort Carson weddings funerals and birthday observances noted. Names include the Tegtmeiers Bergmanns Shipp Debel Prestien Fink Debel and many others across Iowa towns.
Tripoli Men Serving Colors Listed with New Addresses
Latest addresses of Tripoli men now serving colors include Pvt. Vernon E. Huebner US 55-492-603 Btry C 6th AFA Fort Sill Oklahoma and Pvt. David D. Joens US 55-492-091 Btry C 599th AFA Bn APO 66 New York NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Vernon E. Huebner
AFA
Fort Sill
Okla
David D. Joens
APO
New York
N. Y
Regular American Legion Auxiliary Election Meeting
Regular Auxiliary meeting set for Tuesday June 14 at 8 pm in Town hall. Election of officers will take place during this session. Hosts are Mrs. Lawrence Block Mrs. Pearl Buechele and Mrs. C B Kelsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Lawrence Block
Pearl Buechele
C. B. Kelsey
Buchholz Families Attend Local Gathering and Dance Recital
Mr and Mrs Lester Buchholz and sons from Mount Prospect NL and Mr and Mrs Oliver Buchholz from Chicago visited F C Buchholz and relatives in the area. Local attendees included the Ambrose Parrott Barry Snelling Chapin Heine Schlichting Kehe and Johannsen families who attended a dance recital at the Waverly high school auditorium Friday evening with Jean Ambrose Kaye Linda Barry and Carolyn Kehe taking part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Buchholz and Sons
Mount Prospect
Oliver Buchholz
Chicago
F. C. Buchholz
Robert Ambrose
Margaret Parrott
C. R. Barry
J. P. Snelling
Lyman Chapin
Kathy
Harry Heine
William Schlichting
Eldo Kehe
Norman Johannsen
Waverly
Jean Ambrose
Kaye
Linda Barry
Carolyn Kehe
Poock Receives Freshman Baseball Numeral At ISTC
Larry Poock of Tripoli was among 16 freshmen awarded numeral awards for last season's baseball in a announcement by Coach Mon Whitford of Iowa State Teachers College. Whitford noted several freshmen may win starting berths next year and praised the team's promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Poock
Tripoli
Mon” Whitford
Iowa State Teachers College
Whitford
Brothers Leave Hospital
Duane and Danny Schumacher sons of Mr and Mrs Lavern Schumacher returned home Wednesday from Sumner Community hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane
Danny
Lavern Schumacher
Sumner Community Hospital
Heise Tegtmeier Reunion Set for June 19
The Heise Tegtmeier reunion will be held Sunday, June 19 at 4 South Park, Tripoli. The arrangement committee includes Mr. and Mrs Harlan Bliss of Clarksville and Mr. and Mrs. Aug F Eichmann. Entertainment committee members are Mrs Guy Lines of Nashua, Nedra Ann Heise of Shell Rock, and Mrs Paul Kappmeyer and Mrs Erhardt Lahmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Park
Tripoli
Harlan Bliss
Clarksville
Aug. F. Eichmann
Guy Lines
Nashua
Nedra Ann Heise
Shell Rock
Paul Kappmeyer
Erhardt Lahmann
Rev and Mrs Krause Visit Rewoldt in Rochester
The Rev. and Mrs. A A Krause went to Rochester Minnesota Sunday afternoon to see Frederika Rewoldt who recently had surgery. They later visited friends near St Charles and Rollingstone Minnesota. Read the want ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A .A. Krause
Rochester
Minn
Fred Rewoldt
Frederika
St. Charles
Rollingstone
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Warren
Judith Jensen
Charlotte Shatzer
Barbar, Fitzpatrick
Ronald Pries
Duane Schwartz
Carol Boerschel
Sharon Epley
Ernest Gabe
David Bolte
Elaine Fick
Pay Wente
Darrel Degelau
Connie Franzen
Romaine Buchholz
James Keeray
Jerry Keeran
Verdine Beewers
Betty Schneer
Washington
Jean Gambaiani
Betty Garbes
Marlys Garbes
Michael Hilger
State Farm
Jack M. Frese
Farmer Produce Co
Elmer Haverkamp
Route 1
Plainfield
Oliver
Harley Willenburg
Dyersville
Iowa
McCormick
Lynford Wendt
Phillips
Philgas
Tegtmeier Oil Co
Crow’s
Elmer Towne
Emil Schweer
Alwine Rucker
Bolson
Frederika Mill
Call
Carl Bi
Tripoli Hardware
Jim Cole
E. Erickson
Lafayette St
America
Baden Baden
Germany
Cora Haugen
South 2Nd Ave
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Alcoholics Anonymous
P.O
BUICK
Woodcock
V. G. Goebel
John Boeckman
Edwin Tegtmeier
Herman Tegtmeier
LeLand Bergmann
Lloyd Moeller
Diane
H. H. Nevermann
Carroll Nevermann
Jimmy
Wichita
Kan
John Mullen
Susan
Michael
George Gundacker
Dennis Kirchhoff
Douglas Rosenthal
Jeffrey
Wayland
J. C. Ruehs
Carl Schwemm
Petersburg
Pvt
Randall Niedert
Gay E. Shipp
Stanley Shipp
Connie
Cedar Rapids
Gay Shipp
Henry Weber
Otto Kuethe
Edwin Westendorf
Evansdale
Minnie Westendorf
John Prestien
Harry Shipp
Wayne Shipp
Stanley
Fred Holm
Donald James
Clark Broiler and Son
Bertha Holm
E. A. Selck
Lela
August Gipper
Gipper
Herman Hagenow
Clarence Waskow
Art Borcherding
Sumner
Carl Ryan
Byron Phillips
Wanda Stout
Carson
Ryan
Arno Ladage
Walter Hunemuller
W. H. Grebien
Siegel
Wm. Hurmence
Clarence Boeckman and
Winterpark
Fla
Walter Zahn
Louis Rohrssen
Theo. Debel
Ben Graham
Tressie Racker
Bertha Debel
Judy Ann Rich
Cletus McConkey
Joan
Bismarck
N. D
Irene O'Day
Fredericksburg
Clyde McConkey
Grace Panzer
Harry Schmidt
Donald Schmidt
Dale Schmidt
Bill Hills
Elsie Elliott
John O’connor
E. H. Kramer
Mary Hattendorf
West Union
K. C. Frank
Debel
Chas. Kirkpatrick
Eugene, Ore
W. S. Ragsdale
Janesville
I.S.T.C
West Bend Aluminum
Tripoli, Iowa
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