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Newspaper

Tripoli Leader

Location

Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1955

Page

6

Two Personal Injury Suits Filed in Bremer County

In Bremer county district court two personal injury suits seek a total of 30363 dollars. Erwin Kappmeyer sues John L Heine for 19920 dollars claiming permanent neck back and chest injuries from a August 6 1954 collision two miles NW of Bremer with alleged negligence including lookout control and speeding. He also seeks 900 dollars for car damage and a 20 dollar towing bill. Evelyn Moetsch of Sumner sues Vernon Prestien for 19363.05 dollars claiming severe injuries from a November 30 1953 collision on Highway 93 two miles west of Sumner with slippery roads noted as a factor. Moetsch was hospitalized 24 days and recuperated two more months.

Bremer County Erwin Kappmeyer John L. Heine Heine Bremer Kappmeyer Evelyn Moetsch Sumner Vernon Prestien Prestien Fred Tripoli Moetsch

Town Hall Calendar Highlights This Week

The schedule lists events at Butler on Thursday October 13 Music Inc on Saturday October 15 Commercial Club on Monday October 17 and Farm Bureau on Wednesday October 19.

Butler Music, Inc Commercial Club Farm Bureau

Readlyn Waverly Couple Wed In Local Ceremony

Carol Handrich managed the guest book as the bride wore a brown wool suit with coral pink accessories. The couple plans to be at home at 207 3rd Ave SW Wa verly. The bride's Readlyn High school background and the groom's Waverly High school attendance tie to Hicks Loan Service in Waverly.

Pries Carol Handrich 3Rd Ave Waverly Readlyn High School Waverly High School Hicks Loan Service

Engagement of Florence Wederquist to Glenn Buhr

Readlyn couple announces marriage plan for Florence Wederquist of Malvern to Glenn Buhr of Readlyn on October 23 at First Baptist Church Malvern. Buhr a Drake University graduate and former Army man. Wederquist teaches in Des Moines Public Schools and both are Iowa State Teachers College graduates.

Readlyn Ernest Wederquist Malvern Florence Glenn Buhr Elmer Buhr First Baptist Church Buhr Drake University Miss Wederquist Des Moines Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls

Annual Farm Bureau Meeting Scheduled Here On Wednesday

Bremer County Farm Bureau plans a Wednesday meeting at the Town hall starting at 8 p m. Charles Hearst of Cedar Falls will discuss his Russia trip with the U S agriculture delegation. Entertainment door prizes and refreshments. Business includes voting on amended articles of incorporation and county resolutions. Henry W Busch president Eugene Woodcock secretary.

Bremer County Farm Bureau Charles Hearst Cedar Falls United States Agriculture Russia Henry W. Busch Eugene Woodcock

People Get The Most Kick From Life By Doing Little Kicking

A pithy reflection noting that those who minimize struggle and effort often enjoy life more, contrasting action with contentment. The saying implies fulfillment comes from restraint and thoughtful living rather than constant protest or exertion.

Meeting of the T B and Heart association at Maynard

The May meeting of the T B and Heart association was hosted by Mrs. Lee Peacock Mrs. Frese Mrs. W G Goebel and Mrs. W H Warner serving as hostesses for the evening.

T. B. and Heart Association Maynard Lee Peacock Frese W. G. Goebel W. H. Warner

Engagement Announced for Shirley Buckendahl and Harold Weigand

Fredericksburg residents announce the engagement of Shirley Jean Buckendahl to Harold Weigand son of Mr and Mrs George Weigand. The wedding is planned for late October. Weigand farms near Fredericksburg.

Frederika Shirley Jean Buckendahl Harold Weigand George Weigand Fredericksburg Miss Buckendahl August Buckendahl Weigand

Honor Shower for Mrs Loren Moeller at Seelhammer Home

Mrs Loren Moeller was honored at a stork shower Wednesday evening at the William Seelhammer home. Hostesses Mrs Seelhammer and Mrs Mary Wizenburg oversaw fifteen guests. Games provided entertainment with prizes to Mrs Marvin Blasberg and Shirley Blasberg. Gifts were presented in a basket and lunch followed.

Loren Moeller William Seelhammer Seelhammer Mary Winzenburg Marvin Blasberg Shirley Blasberg Mrs. Moeller

Appointment of Executor for Wm Ambrose Estate

Notice from Bremer County District Court stating the undersigned was appointed executor of the estate of Wm Ambrose deceased on October 4 1955. Creditors must pay and claimants present legally authenticated claims.

District Court Bremer County Iowa Wm. Ambrose

Readlyn Bride Weds Elmer Iverson Jr. in Zion Lutheran Rites

Jeanette Nolte, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Nolte Readlyn, married Elmer Iverson Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Iverson Sr., Waverly, in an evening ceremony at Zion Lutheran Church officiated by Rev. Elmer Jacobs with readings by Rev. Vernon Fasse. The reception for 225 followed in the church basement with a five tier clover-design cake.

Readlyn Jeanette Nolte Oscar Nolte Elmer Iverson Jr Elmer Iverson Sr Waverly Zion Lutheran Church Elmer Jacobs Vernon Fasse Cedar Rapids Neb Clarence Pries Cedar Falls Reinhart Freitag Jr Grace Nolte Carol Nolte Orlyn Schutte Judy Iverson Jane Becker Jean Strottman Carol Groening Ervin Iverson Jim Torkelson Dean Niehaus Allison Gene Nolte Fairbank Frank Lundak Waterloo Robert Lehmkuhl Lester Becker Ed Tim Nora Springs Elmer Bublitz Mason City Melvin Warneke Gloria Torkelson

Bremer County Auxiliary Hears Hampton Rally Plans

American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday at Town hall. President Mrs. Harry Wilson announced a Hampton rally this month. Members voted to donate 10 to the Community Chest. Mrs. H. J. Frese and Mrs. G. R. Rettig reported on progress.

American Legion Auxiliary Town Hall Harry Wilson Sumner Bremer County Legion Auxiliary Hampton Community Chest H. J. Frese G. R. Rettig

Court allowance filed with October 4 1955 date

The document shows a court allowance request dated October 4, 1955 filed by Robert Ambrose of Tripoli Iowa. Attorneys Sweet Sager Engelbrecht of Waverly Iowa are listed. The item appears to be a formal legal filing noting the date and involved parties.

Said Court Sweet, Sager & Engelbrecht Attorneys Waverly Iowa

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