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Newspaper

Tripoli Leader

Location

Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1955

Page

4

For Sale White Oak posts and building lot opportunity

FOR SALE White Oak posts sharpened or unsharpened L P Bailey New Hampton Williamstown Store Phone 4 F3 New Hampton Sold as is. FOR SALE Choice building location on west edge of town Basement complete with wiring plumbing hot water heater Ideal quick home construction this spring Make an offer Any bid will get careful consideration Contact Leader office.

L. P. Bailey New Hampton Williamstown

Is Drinking a Problem Trade Offer Ad

An ad asks if drinking is a problem and offers two nights a week for 75 to 100 dollars per month in exchange for qualifications. It directs readers to Box 188, Tripoli Leader, and lists Alcoholics Anonymous as a confidential contact in Waverly Iowa with a P O box and no treatment.

Tripoli Alcoholics Anonymous P.O Waverly Iowa

Three Drivers’ Faults Lead to Child’s Death

A highway crash story explains how a cautious driver, a neglected vehicle, and a tailgating city driver converged to fatal results. A three year old child died after the rear car braked and the front vehicle failed to yield, with patrolmen asserting the tale is true.

Poultry Feed Specials and Old Hotel Wreck Sale

CN corn: NFZ Premix and Poultry Concentrate offer low cash prices with per 100 lb costs and treatment levels for coccidiosis. Also for sale this week turkey cuts with bulk package prices from Farmers Produce Co Tripoli. Now wrecking an old hotel at Waverly Iowa with on site sale items including lumber, doors, pipes. contact Cecil Poppe.

Farmers Produce Co Phone 50 Tripoli Waverly Iowa Cecil Poppe Turkey Phone

Birthday Guests Honor Mr Sassman on Birthday Week

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sassman hosted a Sunday evening gathering for the celebration of his upcoming birthday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Lavern Nacke and Carol Ann Sumner, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Richmann and Elaine and Betty Read Lyn, Romaine Brase, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Peters and Janet, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Heideman, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Heideman, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Peters, and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Heideman.

Robert Sassman Mr. Sassman Laverne Nacke Carol Ann Sumner H. H. Richmann Elaine Betty Readlyn Romaine Brase Walter Peters Janet Leslie Heideman W. H. Heideman H. W. Peters Lawrence Heideman

Cards of thanks and Legion Auxiliary notice

A thank you message from Mrs. Harry Buhr thanks neighbors and friends for cards flowers and gifts received during hospitalization and after. The American Legion Auxiliary will meet May 10 in Town hall with Poppy Sale planning and memorial day prep. Hosted by Mrs. August Eichmann Mabel Kuhrt and H Frese.

Rev. Puhlmann

Sincere thanks for kindness after our mother’s death

The children of Mrs Mary Tegtmeier express gratitude for cards flowers and acts of kindness. The message notes the support will be remembered and cherished. Vernon Drape has returned home from naval service after 32 months in Bermuda and discharge at Boston on April 27. He plans are indefinite at present.

Mary Tegtmeier Vernon Drape Ruben Drape Waverly Navy Boston Bermuda Vernon

Honored Iowa State Teachers College Student at Grid Dinner

Marjorie Johnson of Tripoli received a service certificate at the Gridiron dinner honoring Iowa State Teachers College student publications staffs. She was recognized for her work on the Old Gold college yearbook alongside other honored students.

ISTC Marjorie Johnson Tripoli Iowa State Teachers College Marjorie

Rural women plan May trip to Tulip Festival in Pella

Bremer county group will travel to the Tulip Festival in Pella on May 12. Those with reservations will be picked up by buses at Knittel Corner at 5 45 a m Summer Service station at the junction of Highways 3 and 63 and at the Farm Bureau office in Waverly at 6 a m.

Bremer County Pella Knittel Corner Farm Bureau Waverly

Ice Cream Treats For Tripoli School Children

In observance of Child Health Day the American Legion Auxiliary served ice cream to kindergarten through fourth grade at Tripoli school. Chairs were Mrs. Jack Frese and Mrs. Lowell Goodenbour.

American Legion Auxiliary Tripoli School Jack Frese Lowell Goodenbour

Vice Admiral Frank J. Lowry Dies at Home in California

The Navy veteran and native son Frank J. Lowry died at his California home. He commanded task forces in the invasions of Italy Anzio and southern France, leaving a noted wartime record.

Cresco Frank J. Lowry California Navy Italy Anzio France

Eight Year Old Joel Wikner Birthday Party

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Wikner hosted a Friday evening birthday gathering for their son Joel. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lavern Brase and family from Westgate, Mr. and Mrs. Elme Clausing and family from Waverly, and Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Wikner with Mark and Mary Ann.

Vernon Wikner Joel Lavern Brase Westgate Elme Clausing Waverly R. O. Wikner Mark Mary Ann Fred Brase

Birthday Celebration Honoring Mrs Prestien Hosted by Mr and Mrs Prestien

Mr and Mrs John Prestien entertained friends Sunday evening in honor of Mrs Prestien's birthday, hosting a social gathering with guests and festivity to celebrate.

John Prestien Mrs. Prestien

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Iowa Master Corn Growers Pioneer Bergmann Hatchery Walter Beisner Roach J. Roach Sons, Inc Plainfield Elmer Towne DAVCO Spencer Chevrolet Styleline BUICK Tripoli, Iowa Pioneer Corn J. C. Hassman Elmer Haverkamp Route 1 Dave Richardson Phillips Philgas Tegtmeier Oil Co FORD Wm. Ambrose Auto Co Sales and Service Kramer Produce Buhr Chevrolet Buhr Eugene Abbas Frederika Dora Bock B. A. Co East 14Th St Des Moines Owa Dartmert Public Safety Bob Hullihan Farmers Store Lavern Kirchhoff Hasbrouck Lumber Co L. L. Moeller Iowa State College Frederika Hardware Electrolux John J. Briggs M Sumner Sonomo Rock Valley Foppe Department Store Shawver Well Co Fredericksburg Harry Buhr Tulip Festival Diel Crisco Isco Shurfresh Pic Briardale OFS Juel’s Briardale Store Matey Aluminum Helmscene Iin Fae and Gardens Rettig Furniture
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