Looking at Life as It Used to Be in Tripoli area
A collage of local notices from Tripoli and nearby towns includes real estate activity, job changes, market price snapshots from 55 and 25 years ago, and church and wedding notices. Items mention John Carstensen building a new house, Harvey Webster becoming bookkeeper for D E Norman, and plans for telephone exchanges in Butler Bremer. Funeral notices for H W Meier and Mrs Leonard Dana are listed, along with a Homecoming queen crown, a lumber company acquisition, anniversaries, and educational programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carstensen
Harvey Webster
Waterloo
D. E. Norman
Butler-Bremer Telephone Co
Plainfield
Tripoli
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Bell Co
Clarksville
Butler-Bremer Co
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Crane Creek
H. W. Meier
Henry Knoploh
Leonard Dana
Methodist Church
Frederika
James B. Bird
Nashua
Attendant Marriages Reported in Denver and Tri Poli
Mrs John Zander aged 78 attended by Rev Arn old Thalacker. Nuptial vows exchanged Sept 20 between Barbara De Vries of Denver and Wayne Lageschulte of Tripoli. Rev David Johnson presided at St Peters Lutheran Denver. Sharon Liddle of Plainfield wed Dennis Lee Schwem of Tripoli Sept 6 at St Johns Lutheran Western Douglas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Lutheran Church
Readlyn
Sharon Leistikow
Emil Leistikow
Eugene Eick
Raymond Eick
Plainfield
Elmer Jacobs
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Frederika
Raymond A. Grover
Lloyd Bair
John Zander
Arnold Thalacker
Barbara DeVries
John DeVries
Denver
Wayne Lageschulte
Lavern Lageschulte
Tripoli
David Johnson
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Sharon Liddle
Paul Liddle
Dennis Lee Schwem
Lorraine Schwems
Rev
W. Lindquist
Western Douglas
Money Talks Outpacing Speed of Sound
A snappy column notes money moves swiftly in markets as finance headlines recount rapid capital flows and rapid pricing shifts outpacing expectations. The piece highlights investor caution and evolving strategies amid volatile conditions.
Grazing of Diverted Acres Permitted
Bremer County ASC reminds 1965 Feed Grain participants that grazing diverted acres is allowed for the rest of the year to ease hay shortages. It enables gleaning of corn fields and pasture of other hay grounds without fencing, though it does not permit harvesting any crop.
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Bremer County
Bremer
Farm rule limits diverting hay and green chop use in 1965
The notice restricts diverting hay from diverted acres during the current year 1965 unless a substitute crop is grown on those acres. Green chopping of any kind whether for immediate feed in the feed lot or ensilage is prohibited.
Gore couple marks 64th wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. H B Gore longtime Sidney residents now in Elm Heights Nursing Home celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Gore is 84 and Mr. Gore 87, reflecting many years shared in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Gore
Sidney
Elm Heights Nursing Home
Dual eight-foot tomato vines sprout in Bud Gienapp’s garden
In Central City Bud Gienapp has grown two eight foot tomato plants. One vine already yielded more than a bushel of tomatoes.
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Bud Gienapp
Men Show 30 Percent More Rest Less Sleep
A study finds men experience thirty percent more restless periods during sleep, indicating lower sleep quality compared to women. Researchers note implications for health and daily performance.
4 H Clubs Include Town and City Youths
The article corrects the belief that 4-H clubs serve only rural youths. It notes that in the past two decades projects beyond livestock and homemaking have expanded, with numerous town and city 4-H clubs across counties like Bremer county where several girls clubs are largely urban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer County
Bremer County 4 H Club Rules and Eligible Projects
Bremer county youths aged 10 to 19 on Jan 1 may join 4 H clubs. Members attend meetings, carry an approved project, and file a 4 H record book. Town residents may pursue projects in automotive climateology electricity entomology home garden grounds improvement leadership photography plant collection small engines small fruit tree identification vegetable crop woodworking and may include rabbits poultry or larger livestock where space allows.
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Bremer County
Bremer County residents seek new club formation
Bremer County residents in several towns show interest in joining a local club or forming one. They are urged to contact K Hildahl at the Extension Office for guidance and next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer County
Dattburg
K Hildahl
Poli
Denison Woman Ruth Burnside Publishes Local Items at 73
Denison resident Ruth Burnside, in her 56th year with the paper, continues to write social notes, locals, and recipes. She has received awards from Iowa based groups and notes newspaper costs are just a few cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Burnside
Denison
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nadean Bolte
Phil Snyder
Janesville
Meyer Lumber Co
Ionia
Hasbrouck- Voetmann Lumber Co
Paul Voetmann
Ed Bang
Oscar Quade
W. A Kuker
Wayne Miller
Butler-Bremer Mutual Telephone Co
Howard Pigg
Grace Lutheran Church
Moore
Moore Carbon Rolls
Mercantile
Nestle
Betty Crocker
Duncan Hines
Mrs. Butterworth
Ays
Folger's Coffee
Giant
Rath Black Hawk
Wieners
ZESTA
Caper
Swift
Arnation
Ripoli
Pka
Carload Sale
Robin Hood
Rose Dale Bartlett
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