Social news from Waverly and surrounding towns
Numerous Sunday visits and weekend guests fill this social column. Residents from Waverly Readlyn Waterloo Sumner Frederika and Des Moines gather at friends and family homes including the Schult Buls Tegtmeier Rathbone and Brase households. A birth is announced William James Braven er in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Schult
Waverly
Walter Buls
Alfred Buls
Frederika
William J. Waters
Waterloo
L. H. Fink
Edwin Tegtmeier
Henry Tegtmeier
H. C. Rogge
John Schnurstein
Ray
Albert Rathbone
Fredricksburg
Bert Rathbone
Arry Schmidt
Paul ‘Iker
Gleen Claypool
Ray Bunger
Wily
Milton Bunger
Water
Arnold Homans 25th Anniversary at Home
Mr and Mrs Arnold Homan observed their 25th wedding anniversary Sunday at their home with 150 guests at an open house. Don Rathe and Mrs Rathe assisted. Hostesses included Mrs Andrew Huck etc. Guests came from Waverly Readlyn Denver Fairbank Dunkerton Sumner Tripoli Bremer and Artesian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Homan
Don Rathe
Magnall Breaks Toe in Home Accident
At his home Sunday Doctor L J Magnall sustained a broken toe in an accidental injury. Also Sunday Mr and Mrs H J Frese traveled to Rochester where Mrs Frese remained for treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Magnall
Rochester
H. J. Frese
Home from hospital
Mrs. August Bunger was released from Sumner Community Hospital Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Bunger
Sumner Community Hospital
Move Sunday to remodeled farm home north of Tripoli
Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Bell and Douglas moved Sunday to their newly remodeled farm home five miles north of Tripoli.
Birthday honors for Esther Tegtmeier observed by families
Mrs Ida Tegtmeier hosted a birthday event in honor of Esther Tegtmeier with Mr and Mrs Carl Boeckmann of Waverly and Mr and Mrs Orville Haase and family in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Tegtmeier
Esther Tegtmeier
Carl Boeckmann
Waverly
Orville Haase
Attendees at Zion Lutheran Waterloo dedication
Among those at the Zion Lutheran church dedication in Waterloo Sunday were Mr and Mrs Edwin Tegtmeier Mrs Rich ard Rush Mrs Herold Miller Mr and Mrs W W Sell and Rev Wm F Goetz. Lavern Schumacher and Mrs went to Waucoma Sunday for the 40th wedding anniversary celebration of her parents Mr and Mrs Ed Treloar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Lutheran Church
Waterloo
Edwin Tegtmeier
Richard Rush
Herold Miller
W. W. Sell
Wm. F. Goetz
Lavern Schumacher
Waucoma
Ed Treloar
Fuchs at Allen Memorial After Appendectomy
James Fuchs son of Dr and Mrs Fuchs Crane Creek lies recovering in Allen Memorial hospital after an appendectomy last Friday morning. He is said to be recovering nicely. Rudolph Tonn nephew of H T Lau was killed in an auto accident Wednesday. funeral attended in Jesup Saturday. Numerous local families hosted visits and meals across Waterloo, Readlyn, Sumner, and surrounding towns. baptisms and social gatherings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fuchs
H. T. Lau
Walter Bull
Leona Ladage
Emma Boeckmann
Rudolph Tonn
Jesup
Lau
Tonn
Weather Picture Wavers Between Spring and Winter
Tripoli's weather picture wavered between spring and winter this week with a two-inch snowfall offset by rising temperatures. Snow totaled two inches last Wednesday but melted as temperatures stayed above freezing. The week’s high of 43 occurred Tuesday, and the low of 12 above was recorded Thursday morning. Observations by local weather observer C. W. Ryan cover each 24-hour period ending at 6 p.m.
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Tripoli
C. W. Ryan
Baptism at St John Luther an church Western Douglas
Rev R E Barrack led the baptism of Michael John infant son of Mr and Mrs Waldo Ruehs at St John Luther an church Western Douglas. Sponsors were Le Land Bergmann John Ruehs George Kohagen Waterloo and Rudy Kohagen Plainfield. Dinner guests included the Ruehs and Bergmann families and Rev and Mrs R E Barrack. 85th birthday honors for Fred Rathe Sr hosted by Herman Rathe with guests Will Peters Elston Readlyn Louie Rathe Fred Rathe Jr family Richard Wolf Herman Knief Velma and Lawrence Foelske Denver and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Barrack
Michael John
Waldo Ruehs
St. John Lutheran Church
Western Douglas
LeLand Bergmann
John Ruehs
George Kohagen
Waterloo
Rudy Kohagen
Plainfield
Ruehs
Herman Rathe
Fred Rathe Sr
Will Peters
Elston
Readlyn
Louie Rathe
Fred Rathe Jr
Richard Wolf
Herman Knief
Velma and
Lawrence
Darlene Foelske
Denver
Karen Sue Boevers Baptized at St John Lutheran Crane Creek
Karen Sue, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Boevers, was baptized at St. John's Lutheran in Crane Creek with Dr. Em Fuchs officiating. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Amos Matthiesen and Larry Otto. Dinner guests at the Boevers home included multiple family pairs and Dr. Em Fuchs with their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Sue
Burton Boevers
St. John's Lutheran Church
Crane Creek
Em. Fuchs
Amos Matthiesen
Larry Otto
Boevers
Matthiesen
Otto
Ernest Oltrogge
W. H. Boevers
Arlin Oltrogge
Carl Oltrogge
Alvina Boevers
Funeral attendance for Cindy Sue Flanscha in Sumner
Attendees at the funeral included Elmer and wife, Herb and wife, K H Hoppenworth and wife, Bertha Tegtmeier, Hollis Niemeyer, Leo Sauerbrei, Clarence and wife, Otto Rieck, and Robert Sassman and wife. In Tripoli, the Woman's club meets March 19 at the Town Hall with L J Magnall presenting Buying Foods for the Family and host Mrs John Mullen. Wanda Schuldt’s 13th birthday was celebrated at Readlyn with Mr. and Mrs. Lorenz Schuldt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cindy Sue Flanscha
Sumner
Elmer Wilharm
Herb. Hoppenworth
K. H. Hoppenworth
Bertha Tegtmeier
Hollis Niemeyer
Leo Sauerbrei
Clarence Boeckmann
Otto Rieck
Robert Sassman
Tripoli Woman's Club
Tripoli Town Hall
L. J. Magnall
John Mullen
F. B. Schuldt
Readlyn
Wanda
Lorenz Schuldt
Rosenthal Joins Waterloo Symphony Children's Concert
Douglas Rosenthal participated in the Children's concert presented by the Waterloo Symphony in Waterloo Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Edw Rosenthal attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Rosenthal
Waterloo Symphony
Waterloo
Edw. Rosenthal
Local social notes highlight church, garden club and anniversary events
In Denver and nearby towns, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Homan celebrated their 25th anniversary with family. Gray Ladies gathered at Mrs. John Repp home with seven members and two guests. Upcoming meetings set for March 31 and April 1. Easter favors for Bar tels Nursing home planned. Evangelical and Reformed church family night drew 95 attendees. Denver Town and Country Garden Club met at Mrs. Ray Pipho’s home with an African violets talk by Mrs. Pipho and Mrs. Corwin assisting. guests included Mrs. Helen Pipho and daughter. East Janesville Methodist hosts held a house warming for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Neuenkirck and Patty. Mr. and Mrs. James Wells visited Des Moines over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Kimm
Ernest Homan
Arnold Homan
Waverly
Gray
John Repp
Arnold Schmidt
Waterloo
Elsie Breman
Leonard Britzmann
Bartels
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Denver Town and Country Garden
James Wells
Des Moines
Bowling match sees Phyllis Clippers edge Chicks 3–1
In Sumner on Thursday Phyllis Clippers defeat Kramer's Chicks 3 to 1 in a women’s bowling league clash. Doris Nerge led Chicks with a 178 high game and 448 high series as Selck, Tonne, Green and Fink posted lines for their team. Team totals reached 733 for Phyllis Clippers and 651 for Kramer's Chicks.
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Phyllis’ Clippers
Kramer
Chicks
Sumner
Doris Nerge
Selck
Nerge
Fink
Mahlstedtt and Niemeyer Celebrate 24th Anniversary in Waterloo
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mahlstedt attended a Waterloo gathering Sunday for the 24th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. August Niemeyer. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Mahlstedt, Mr. and Mrs. Art Niemeyer and Dennis, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Mahlstedt and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Mahlstedt and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Mahlstedt
Waterloo
August Niemeyer
Wilbur Mahlstedt
Art Niemeyer
Dennis
Willis Mahlistedt
Wesley Mahlstedt
Tripoli Mercantile hires Shirley Laube clerk from local family
Shirley Laube daughter of Mr and Mrs Gustav Laube began work last week as a clerk at Tripoli Mercantile Co She is a Tripoli High School graduate and has prior experience at Mercy Hospital in Waverly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Laube
Gustav Laube
Tripoli Mercantile Co
Tripoli High School
Mercy Hospital
Waverly
Attends recital of granddaughter in Cedar Falls
Mrs Sophia Shellhorn attended the piano recital of her granddaughter Carol Buhrow in Waterloo Saturday evening, Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Shellhorn
Carol Buhrow
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Auxiliary Notes from Tripoli Meeting Highlights
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Tripoli Town Hall on Tuesday March 11. Hostesses were Mrs LaVern Platte, Mrs H H Bull and Mrs V G Goebel. County president Mrs Roberta Iserman and Mrs Yardo from Waverly attended. Shirley Mohling was chosen to attend Girls State. A community service report was given by Mrs Kelsey. Clothing was bought for the assigned child and an initiation ceremony was held for new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Tripoli Town Hall
LaVern Platte
H. H. Bull
V. G. Goebel
Roberta Iserman
Yardo
Waverly
Shirley Mohling
Kelsey
Virtus Stoffregen To Intern Year At Aberdeen S D
Virtus Stoffregen will intern for one year in Aberdeen South Dakota with the International Lutheran Church. Announced by Wartburg Theological Seminary Dubuque where he studies. He will go with Mrs Stoffregen daughter of E C Biersmann Tripoli. Internship begins September and lasts one year. He is in his second year of theological training. Afterward he returns to seminary for a final year before ordination in the American Lutheran Church. The program is the third year of four years' training beyond college designed for parish experience under supervision.
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Virtus Stoffregen
Internation Lutheran Church
Aberdeen
S. D
Wartburg Theological Seminary
Dubuque
Stoffregen
E. C. Biersmann
Tripoli
Wartburg
Goetz Seeks Entry at St Marys Hospital Rochester
Bill Goetz entered St Marys hospital in Rochester Minnesota on Thursday. His address is listed as room 6332.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester Hospital
Bill Goetz
St. Mary's Hospital
Rochester
Minn
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