Life as It Was Fifty Five Years Ago May 13 1909 Tripoli Highlights
A edition recalling 1909 events notes Tripoli graduating class Herman Elkema Nora Bang Gertrude Gunsalus. Carl Plagens plans a June 2 trip to Germany, Hankner sells pacers in Waterloo, and 1909 markets show eggs 18c butter 30c. Also mentions 42 year past arrival, various local moves, and a birth of quintuplets from a nearby ewe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Herman Elkema
Nora Bang
Gertrude Gun- Salus
Carl Plagens
Germany
Mr. Plagens
H. J. Hankner
Waterloo
Pruning lilacs and spireas plus bush summer squash tips
County Extension Director Gene Vincent answers readers on pruning lilacs after flowering. advise removing oldest canes, keeping new suckers, and removing old blooms. Also guidance on Anthony Waterer and Froebel spireas, pruning to ground level when dead wood is heavy, with annual early spring pruning to maintain compact shrubs. Adds dwarf bush-type summer squash options like Greyzini Coco Velle Zucchini Caserta Bush and Early Prolific Straightneck and harvest cues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Waterer
First Communion Dinner for Diane Fay in Pinhook
Mr and Mrs John Fay hosted a Sunday dinner honoring their daughter Diane's first communion. Guests included sponsors Mr and Mrs Albert Franzen and family from St Lucas, Mr and Mrs D C Holt and family from Cedar Rapids, and Mrs Ada McConkey. Various relatives and neighbors from Cresco Tripoli Fredericksburg and Des Moines attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Schmidt
St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Tripoli High School
Northeast Iowa
Fayette
Harold Frese
St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
Tripoli
Delores Ann Krueger
Waverly
Roy Boeckmann
Sumner
Herman Boeckmann
E. F. Puhlmann
John Fay
Diane
Albert Franzen
St. Lucas
D. C. Holt
Cedar Rapids
Ada McConkey
V. Hall
Cresco
Chester Pass
Earl O'Connell
Leland Timmerman
Alfred Hahn
Edna Richmond
Frederika
Grace Woodcock
Harry McConkey
New Hampton
George Wilson
Harry Wilson
Patricia
Cedar Falls
Des Moines
Fredericksburg
Theo. Geffert
Northfield
Minn
Melvin Nerge
John Nerge
Bill Buhr
Julie
Troy
Albert Lea
Arnold Rieck
Everett Krause
Ronald Kuethe
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Ray Kuethe
A. D. Wood
Irene Dolezal
Robert
Dilley
Rexford Strott
Dean
Chester Pals
Bruce Pals
Waterloo
Bob Figanbaum, Jr
John Figanbaum
Robert Figanbaum
Wayne Oler
Buster Pratt
Susie Pratt Marlow Burke
Mason City
Pat Burns
Susan
Ames
Shawn
Major Chance
Sacramento
Louie Meyer
Albert Rieck
Alvin Sommer
Glen Yearous
Claude Block
Lowe Hannaman
Cal
Golden wedding celebration at Cedar Falls
Barbara Susan and Steven Schmidt visited grandparents Mr and Mrs How ard Van Brocklin Sr as Mr and Mrs John Burger marked a golden wedding at Cedar Falls with family present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Laube
Barbara
Susan
Steven Schmidt
Howard van Brocklin
Ada McConkey
John Burger
Cedar Falls
Death of Fort Madison warden Percy A. Lainson at 76
Percy A. Lainson, a colorful figure and former Fort Madison Penitentiary warden, died at age 76. He led the prison from 1942 to 1958 and was honored as Warden of the Year in 1955 by the Wardens Association of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Michael
Tripoli
Henry Blasberg
James H. Brocka
Edward Brocka
Zion Lutheran Church
Readlyn
Elmer Jacobs
Army
Harlan K. Laube
Gus Laube
Southeastern Signal School
Fort Gordon
Ron Orth
Leo Orth
Waverly
Bremer County
Tate
Percy A. Lainson
Fort Madison Penitentary
Lainson
Wardens Association of America
439000 Iowa Workers Aged 45 And Older
The Iowa Employment Service Commission notes that about 439000 workers in Iowa are 45 years old or older. Officials say this shows a growing segment in the labor force and urges attention to aging workers' problems and needs as communities address aging populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Employment Seedy Commission
If Your Conscience Won’t You Pray for Cold Feet
A fragmentary line invites reflection on conscience and fear. The message suggests seeking comfort or courage when facing uncertainty or hesitation, using a rhetorical prompt about prayer and resilience.
Also Mentioned on This Page
K. Pfeiffer
St John's Evangelical Church
Siegel
Mildred Smith
A. N. Busse
Tripoli Canning Co
Oliver J. Reeve
Eighth U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Ray Block
Hollis Niemeyer
Paul Thurm
Denver
St. Peter Lutheran Church
Faith United Church of Christ
Minnie Lee
Lois Ann Elenz
Eugene Elenz
Manchester
Dale M. Trent
Vincent Trent
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
R. E. Cooney
Herman Wittenburg
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Klinger
M. W. Bergmann
Elenor Piehl
Ernest C. Herink
Chelsea
Tet Atk Gardens Fruits and Fiesera
Gene Vincent
Ben Vance
Iowa State University
Pinhook
Daryl
Ron Beyer
San Diego
Carl Kuethe
West Coast
Dale Grahlman
Jay Ernest
Summer Hospital
George Weigens
Timex
Park Lane
O’brien
Tripoli, Iowa
White
Supermi
Sor
Tripoli Hardware
Owa
Family Service
J. A
Jim
Leeman
Democratic
Cient Law
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