Thomas Dixon resigns pastorate at First Congregational Church
The Rev. Thomas B. Dixon resigns as minister at First Congregational Church effective September 1 to accept a call from a Congregational church in Phelps Wisconsin. Dixon has led the church since November 1952 after moving with his wife and four children from Baxter.
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Thomas B. Dixon
First Congregational Church
Phelps
Wis
My. Dixon
Lakes
Wisconsin
Mr. Dixon
Baxter
Last Rites On Friday For Mrs Engelbart Readlyn Resident
Grace Engelbart 78 a Readlyn resident died Tuesday last week at Allen Memorial hospital Waterloo from a heart ailment. Funeral services were held Friday at Matthias funeral home Denver and St Pauls Lutheran Readlyn. Burial in Grandview cemetery Dunkerton with casket bearers Harry Larson Keith Larson Richard Jacobson Martyn Hall Dean Hall and Larry Hall. She was born in Germany May 20 1876 and came to the U S at age 15 living in Elma Malcolm Ledyard Dunkerton before settling in Readlyn 12 years ago. She married Ernest Engelbart Jan 20 1897. Her three sons and a daughter preceded her in death. Survived by seven daughters Mrs Chris Larson Jewell Mrs Fred Flinker Rock Island IL Mrs Alfred Hunemuller Waterloo Mrs Gus Camarata Waterloo Mrs Robert Meadee Mrs Edwin Poock Wily and Mrs Lowell Lovwson and a brother John. Eldon R Shriver T A and L B attended the Ransom reunion at Republic Sunday.
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Readlyn
Grace Engelbart
Allen Memorial Hospital
Waterloo
Matthias Funeral Home
Denver
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
J. L. Strelow
Grandview Cemetery
Dunkerton
Harry Larson
Keith Larson
Richard Jacobson
Martyn Hall
Dean Hall
Larry Hall
Jewell
Fred Flinker
Rock Island, IL
Alfred Hunemuller
Gus Camarata
Robert Meadee
Edwin Poock
Wily
Lowell Lovwson
John
Red Cross to hold swimming classes next Monday
Geo Lindsley local Red Cross chairman reminds children that swimming lessons will proceed as usual on Monday July 5. The sponsor emphasizes safety and participation for area youngsters.
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Geo. Lindsley
The
Red Cross
Tripoli Theatre Announces Summer Show Cessation
Own and George Lindsley announced no mid week shows at Tripoli theatre in July and August. No shows on Wednesdays and Thursdays, but Friday Saturday Sunday and Monday features will continue.
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Tripoli Theatre
Own& George Lindsley
Beisner Enlists in U S Air Force for Four Years
Carl Beisner, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Beisner, has enlisted in the U S Air Force for four years. He departs Des Moines tonight for Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas.
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AIR Force
Carl
Walter Beisner
U.S. Air Force
Des Moines
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Baptized Dale Virgil Weidler at Grace Lutheran Church
Dale Virgil Weidler was baptized at Grace Lutheran Church on Sunday by Rev. William F. Goetz. Godparents were Mrs. Karl Weidler Eldon Hoppenworth and Wilbur Leisinger. After the service the family hosted a dinner for relatives including Rev. Goetz and family, Karl Weidler and daughter, Herbert Coppenworth and Eldon, Wilbur Leisinger and Kathy, Arthur Rieckenberg and sons, Marie Walternate and Walter Bergmann and Marlene.
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Dale Virgil
Virgil Weidler
Grace Lutheran Church
William F. Goetz
Karl Weidler
Eldon Hoppenworth
Wilbur Leisinger
Kathy
Arthur Rieckenberg and Sons
Marie Walternate
Walter Berg- Mann
Marlene
Leola Jones Engaged to Roland R Strempke
The engagement of Leola Jones to Roland R Strempke is announced by Mrs Neva Strempke of Wein with no wedding date set. Leola is a junior at a high school and employed in construction work.
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Leola Jones
Roland R. Strempke
and Sumner
Clarence
Hemi
el Ke
Ola
Roland R. Strempel
Neva Strempke
O Wein
Jon A
Sumner
Ron High School Jad
Band Concert Auxiliary Serves Stound Beef Sandwiches
The V R W Auxiliary will serve stound beef sandwiches cake and coffee at a band concert on Wednesday evening July 6. Proceeds support the band and related activities.
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V.R.W
Tripoli Tops Goal in Cancer Drive
Town of Tripoli exceeded its Cancer Fund goal with total contributions of 337.20 dollars this year, announced by Ray H. Fink, campaign chairman. Canvass helpers included G. R. Rettig and W. H. Bockhaus in the business district and many residents in the residential areas.
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Tripoli
Ray H. Fink
G. R. Rettig
W. H. Bockhaus
S. A. Maurer
Mardel Bock
Gene Kirchhoff
Judy Schlichting
Darlene Bahlmann
Billy Jo Kehe
Heine Rogge Observes Seventh Business Anniversary
Heine Rogge marks seven years of operating The Hub in Tripoli with an anniversary observance tomorrow. An ad in this issue thanks patrons for past favors and expresses hope to continue serving them in the future.
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Tripoli
Heine Rogge
Rogge
Frederic Rewoldt and Mary Budweg wed in New Hampton
Frederic Rewoldt and Mary Agnes Budweg were married Saturday June 26 at First Methodist Church New Hampton in a double ring ceremony read by Rev. Floyd Weed. The couple, both from Iowa, were joined by family and friends with a rose point lace gown, organ music, and a reception at the church.
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Mary Agnes Budweg
Fred Budweg
New Hampton
Frederic Rewoldt
Frederika
Floyd Weed
First Methodist Church
Ray Hutchinson
Howard David
Alice McKee
Santa Barbara
Calif
James Weaver
Des Moines
Jo Anne Ripple
Rochester
Minn
Tripoli Red Sox rally past Waterloo 7 6 for second win
Tripoli Red Sox overcame a four run third inning by Waterloo Giants then scored three in the eighth to win 7 6. Holm and Fink led the clutch hitting while Hoppenworth drove in the decisive run. Denver and Sumner also won in Cedar Valley league play as Readlyn dropped.
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Red Sox
Giants
Tripoli
Holm
Schmidt
Selek
Bock
Hoppenworth
Poock
Ralph Fink
Moeller
Moses
Crawford
Montjoy
Hardy
Denver
Sumner
Readlyn
Waverly
Ray Siegfried
Terry Stevens
Stevens
C. Anderson
Siegfried
Meyers
Morgan
Savage
Wooldick
C. Lehmkuhl
Koschmeder
W. Ts. Pet. Sumner
Homestead Credits In County Reach Highest Number
Bremer county reports a record high in homestead credits this year, with 3,927 granted since 1937, up from 2,466. The assessor W. J. Kelling notes steady growth, citing 3,052 in 1945 and 3,632 in 1950, and provides a township table detailing credits by area.
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Bremer County
W. J. Kelling
Kellsing
Niemeyer Baptism Held At Grace Lutheran Church
Lynn Allen, child of Mr and Mrs Hollis J Niemeyer, was baptized Sunday morning at Grace Lutheran Church by the Rev William F Goetz. Sponsors were Ed and Gordon Niemeyer and Gustav Redies. Dinner guests after the service were Mr and Mrs Ed Niemeyer, Mr and Mrs Gustav Redies and Mr and Mrs Gordon Niemeyer.
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Lynn Allen
Hollis J. Niemeyer
Grace Lutheran Church
William F. Goetz
Gordon Niemeyer
Gustav Redies
Couple Weds In Cedar Rapids Area With Notables From Many States
The bride and groom, both connected to Fairbank, were honored by family including Robert McCracken and Duane Bockholt as groomsmen. A reception for 150 launched their post ceremony plans in the Colonial Room of Miller Hotel. Guests traveled from Rochester Minnesota Des Moines and Santa Barbara California among others. They will reside in Frederika after a New England and Canada trip. The bride, a former East High School commercial teacher in Waterloo, and the groom, tied to Farmers Savings Bank in Frederika, will begin married life Aug 1 at their new home.
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Robert McCracken
New Hampton
Duane Bockholt
Fairbank
Colonial Room
Miller Hotel
Rochester
Minn
Des Moines
Maryville
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Westgate
Sumner
Frederika
Nashua
Fredericksburg
Santa Barbara
Calif
New England
Canada
Rewoldt
East High School
Farmers Savings Bank
Businesses here to close Monday for Independence Day
Tripoli businesses will be closed all day next Monday July 5 in observance of Independence Day. The closure follows the Commercial Club closing schedule adopted earlier this year, and aligns with the holiday falling on Sunday.
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Tripoli
Commercial Club
Luther League Training School Theme Set for July Event
Ruth Block and William Goetz Jr will represent Grace Lutheran Church at the Luther League Training School of the Iowa District on the Bible Conference Grounds near Cedar Falls from July 6 to July 11. The theme Christ the Hope of the World will guide the sessions.
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Luther League Training School
Iowa
American Lutheran Church
Bible Conference
Cedar Falls
Ruth Block
William F. Goetz, Jr
Church Council
Grace Lutheran Church
Korean Vet Meeting At Tripoli School Board
The Tripoli school board will meet next Tuesday July 6 to interview Korean veterans for on the farm training under Public Law 550. A prior meeting drew eight attendees. at least 18 are needed for classes to proceed.
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Tripoli
Engle to Open Photographic Studio in Tripoli
LeRoy Engle, former Tripoli resident and four year navy veteran, plans a new photographic studio above the Tripoli Mercantile Co. building. He will relocate his family from Boone, expects the studio to be open by July 10, and has ties to the local school, graduating in 1949.
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LeRoy Engle
Tripoli
Tripoli Mercantile Co
Engle
Boone
Navy
Heat and Humidity Dominate Tripoli Week
Warm, humid weather blanketed Tripoli with 90s daily highs and a 95 degree peak last Friday. A cool 55 degree low occurred Wednesday morning, with minimal rainfall and a Tuesday night shower leaving 0.70 inch late in the day. The harvest began as weeds thrived under favorable growing conditions, with weather dictating crop prospects and the crop battle remains even.
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Tripoli
Mrs Dick Bodermann Dies in Harbor City Calif
Mrs Louise Leaphart and Mrs Emma Harmening learned Tuesday morning of the death of their sister in law Mrs Dick Bodermann aged resident of 26315 Athena Ave Harbor City California She passed away Monday afternoon Funeral services are to be held Thursday afternoon.
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Louise Leaphart
Emma Harmening
Dick Bodermann
Athena Ave
Harbor City
Calif
Bodermann
Biesterfelt Purchases Dr Barry House for Relocation
Fred Biesterfelt Jr purchases the Barry home west of Dr C R Barry. He will move the house to the northwest part of town near his parents' home, Mr and Mrs Fred Biesterfelt Sr.
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Fred Biesterfelt, Jr
C. R. Barry
Town Wells Pumping Capacity Raised To 205 GPM
Pumping capacity of each town well was increased to 205 gallons per minute last week to ensure adequate water supply at all times. Representatives of Layne Western Pump Co., Ames, completed the upgrade, raising from 155 gallons per minute.
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Layne- Western Pump Co
Ames
Leader to publish Thursday next week due to holiday
The Leader announces publication shifting to Thursday next week because Independence Day is observed on Monday. All stores and businesses will close. Advertising and news deadlines are delayed 24 hours for one week. Regular schedules resume the week of July 12.
VFW Post Distributes Safety Pamphlets In Iowa Drive
Tripoli VFW post last weekend printed and distributed safety pamphlets in cooperation with the Iowa Highway Patrol and other safety groups as part of a state wide effort to cut traffic accidents. The pamphlets listed highway cautions and year 1953 accident statistics including 76 July deaths and 53,158 total crashes with 18,015 injuries and 601 deaths in the year. The drive carries the slogan Dont repeat July of 53 Save more lives in 54 Be alive to enjoy 255.
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Tripoli
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Iowa Highway Patrol
V.F.W
Iowa
Tripoli Man Bound To District Court For Trial
Paul A. Bremer of Tripoli was arrested Tuesday morning last week and charged with operating a motor vehicle on a public highway while intoxicated. He waived preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace W. H. Diercks and was bound over to the September term of district court on a $500 bond.
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Paul A. Bremer
Tripoli
Justice of the Peace
W. H. Diercks
Waverly
Sister IIL Mrs Nelson Leaves for Los Angeles
Mrs E W Nelson is called to Los Angeles California by her sister’s illness. She departed Sunday morning and will be away three or four weeks based on the latest family notice.
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Iil
E. W. Nelson
Los Angles
Calif
Bake Sale By St John’s Evangelical Church
Women of St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Siegel host a bake sale Saturday afternoon July 3 at Bock’s Plumbing and Heating starting at 2 o’clock.
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St. John’s
First Step Taken To Blacktop Road South Of Tripoli
The Greater Bremer County Committee, meeting in Frederika, authorized a committee to craft a four point blacktop program for the county. The first project is six miles south of Tripoli toward Highway 3, with potential bond support next November. County Engineer Gish cited maintenance cost savings of blacktop versus crushed rock. About 35 attendees heard that initial blacktop could cost 10 000 to 15 000 per mile, with long term savings.
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Blacktop
Tripoli
Greater Bremer
Frederika
Pres
Robert Kuhrt
County Board of Supervisors
Richard Gish
Frederika High School
P.T.A
Jordans Celebrate 55th Anniversary at Frederika
Frederika special report guests attended a Sunday gathering for Herman Jordan and his wife to mark their 55th wedding anniversary. Attendees included S. J. McGowan of St Louis Park and many Jordan family members from Waterloo Fredricksburg Sumner and Albert with a picnic dinner and supper provided.
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Fredericksburg
Ethel Griffin
Herman Schwann
Leroy Township
Walter Gaede
Sumner
D. E. Chadwick
Clyde Jordan
Charles Testorff
Albert
Frederika
Tripoli Man Promoted to Corporal in German Station
Stephen Maurer stationed at Mannheim Germany has been promoted to corporal. His address lists Cpl. Stephen A Maurer US 55-311-634 89th T Company Medium Truck APO 166 c/o Postmaster New York NY.
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Stephen Maurer
Mannheim
Germany
Stephen A. Maurer
89Th T Company
APO
c/o
New York
N. Y
Mrs. Anna Pagel Makes First Plane Ride Home Visit
Mrs. Anna Pagel aged 85 returned to her Dennison Minnesota home Saturday accompanying her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs S A Maurer who spent the weekend there. They enjoyed their first airplane ride flying from Waterloo to Rochester where they were met by Mr Maurer.
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Anna Pagel
Dennison
Minn
S. A. Maurer
Pagel
Local Horses Take Three Thirds At Waterloo Meet
Racing at Waterloo last Friday produced three third places in the six race Centennial program. Thirty-one horses raced including six registered quarter horses. Dale Schmidt rode Uncle Robb Distinctive and Bye Bunny to thirds for Walt Sommer and Herb Jahnke respectively. The next IA Thoroughbred Horse Racing Association meet is Monday July 5 at Independence.
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Waterloo
Tripoli
Walt Sommer
Uncle Robb
Distinctive
Dale Schmidt
Herb Jahnke
Bye Bunny
Schmidt
Iowa Thoroughbred Horse Racing Association
Independence
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Engelbart
Eldon R. Shriver
T. A. and
L. B
Ransom
Republic Sunday
David Block
Ray Block
Wapsie Sportsmen’s Club
Tot’s Pond
David
Mary A. Budweg
Tripoli Red Sox
Waterloo Giants
Towns
Janesville
Plainfield
Dayton
Douglas
Franklin
Fremont
Jackson
Jefferson
Lafayette
Leroy
Maxfield Oo
Polk
Warren Oo
Washington
Kelling
William Goetz, Jr
Church For Training
Barry
Waltz Studio
Leader
Judy Ann
Melvin H. Nerge
Roger Dale
Dale Buchholz
Eileen
Harold Sommerfelt
Jimmy
Eunice
Laverne Haskovec
Duane
Alfred Blasberg
Fort Bliss
Lloyd L. Oltrogge
Clarence Oltrogge
VFW Post
OMVI
Bake Sale
G.B.C.C
Herman Jordans
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