Specialist to Seek Cause of Towns Rusty Water
Mayor George Barnes announced next week a General Filter Corp. Ames representative will survey Tri poli’s water system to identify rust causes. Residents with rusty water should send a postcard with locations. written records only. Officials have ruled out the tower as source and consider pipe cleaning by National Power Boding Co. at an estimated $5,000, decision after the survey.
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Tripoli
George Barnes
General Filter Corp. Ames
Barnes
National Power Bodding Co
Coffee and Cars Show In Tripoli This Weekend
Tripoli residents can sample coffee and doughnuts Saturday while viewing new car models from Buhr Chevrolet and Wm Ambrose Auto. The 1959 Chevrolet will debut Thursday and stay on display three days, followed by the new Ford premiering Friday and on display two days. Details appear in pages 3 and 7 advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Buhr Chevrolet Co
Wm. Ambrose Auto Co
Ford
Bremer County American Legion and Auxiliary Meeting
Bremer County American Legion and Auxiliary will meet at Janesville Legion hall on October 2 at 8 p m.
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Bremer County
American Eesion and Auxiliary
Janesville Legion Hall
Alaska travelogue at Grace Lutheran Brotherhood meeting
Bruce Childs of Black Hawk Mink Farm Dunerton presents an illustrated Alaska trip travelogue at Grace Lutheran Brotherhood Thursday night. He shows six week hunting trip pictures from the Alcan Highway Dawson to Fairbanks and Peace River Valley Alberta BC with sheep wolf wolverine moose and bear. Ed CNamee leads the program.
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Bruce Childs
Black Hawk Mink
Dunkerton
Alaska
Grace Lutheran Brotherhood
Alcan
Dawson
Fairbanks
Peace River Valley
Alberta
B.C
Ed cNamee
Ol trogges wed at St John’s Lutheran Crane Creek
Mr and Mrs Lloyd L Ol t ro gge pictured after a wedding on October 5 at St John s Lutheran church Crane Creek Geraldine Mae Lohmann daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Lohmann becomes Mrs Oltrogge He is son of Mr and Mrs Clarence H Oltrogge The couple will reside in Des Moines where he works for Farmers Grain Dealers association
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Lloyd L. Oltrogge
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Crane Creek
Geraldine Mae Lohmann
Walter Lohmann
Clarence H. Oltrogge
Des Moines
Farmers Grain Dealers Association
Mrs William Huebner Fatally Injured In Readlyn Crash
Funeral services are set for Mrs. William Huebner 70 who died after an auto crash in Readlyn Tuesday morning. She was thrown from a car driven by her sister in law Mrs. Paul Huebner during a intersection collision with a pickup driven by Ernest Dettmering. Mrs. Paul Huebner is hospitalized in Waterloo in serious condition with multiple fractures and lacerations. A third occupant Mrs August Widdel and Dettmering escaped serious injury. The Huebners planned to celebrate their 46th wedding anniversary October 16. She belonged to Immanuel Lutheran church Klinger and is survived by her husband three sons Arnold San Jose Calif Wilbert and Orville Readlyn two daughters Mrs M W Noltensmeier Waterloo and Mrs Arnold Otto Readlyn and 13 grandchildren.
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Readlyn
William Huebner
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Klinger
Huebner
Paul Huebner
Ernest Dettmering
August Widdel
Waterloo
Dettmering
Monticello
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League
Lockard
Wm. Huebner
Arnold
San Jose
Calif
Wilbert
Orville
M. W. Noltensmeier
Arnold Otto
Two Lobeck sisters return from san antonio leave
Karla and Karen Lobeck arrived home Thursday from San Antonio Texas to spend a 10 day leave. They have received the Airman 3rd class rating and when they return they will go to Amarillo Texas to begin a 12 week course in administration.
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Karla
Karen Lobeck
San Antonio
Tex
Amarillo
Church Auction in Frederika Hosts October Benefit
The Brotherhood of St. John's Lutheran Church in Frederika sponsors an auction at the Frederika Fire Station on Saturday October 18 starting at 8 p m. Refreshments will be available.
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Brotherhood of St. John's Lutheran Church
Frederika
Prize Unclaimed Rises to Fifty Dollars Saturday
The weekly drawing sponsored by Tripoli business and professional men increases the first prize to 50 dollars for Saturday since it went unclaimed last week. Erwin O Connell had the 25 dollar prize drawn but was absent to claim it. R Ludwig won the consolation prize of 10 dollars. Other names drawn were Mrs Wm Schlichting Mrs Adolph Biermann and Leona Ladage. If the first prize is not claimed, a 10 dollar consolation is awarded and the first prize moves to 75 dollars next week.
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Tripoli
Erwin O’connell
R. Ludwig
Wm. Schlichting
Adolph Biermann
Leona Ladage
Community Chest Drive Nearing Goal For Tripoli
The Tripoli Community Chest drive remains well short of its $2,720 target as about $2,250 had been collected by Tuesday. Chairman Ray H. Fink says several groups and workers have yet to file their contributions and some organizations have not decided on giving. There is still hope the quota can be met this week, with those not contacted urged to donate or arrange a solicitor visit. A full drive report with a section breakdown will appear in next week's Leader.
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Tripoli
Ray H. Fink
Rieck
Mullen
Monona
Tripoli Woman's Club Hosts Annual Guest Night
The Tripoli Woman's club will hold its annual guest night and teachers courtesy tonight at 8 in the Town Hall. The event invites members and guests to gather for an evening of appreciation and community engagement in Tripoli.
Last Rites Thursday For C. F. Bartling, Denver Businessman
Funeral services for Charles F. Bartling 68 died Oct 6 at a Waterloo rest home were held Thursday from Matthias Funeral home in Denver and St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed church Mt Vernon township. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Bartling born Dec 12 1889 formerly ran a filling station south of Denver. He is survived by his wife two sons Elmer Cedar Falls and Harold Clear Lake and two daughters Mrs Harlan Cook Waterloo and Mrs Harold Chaney Clear Lake.
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Charles F. Bartling
Waterloo
Matthias
Denver
Elmer
Cedar Falls
Harold
Clear Lake
Harlan Cook
Harold Chaney
Mrs Norman Flanscha Undergoes Surgery in Sumner
Mrs Norman Flanscha Sumner underwent surgery Thursday evening at Sumner Community hospital. Her condition is satisfactory. She is the former Delores Prestien formerly of Tripoli.
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Norman Flanscha
Sumner
Sumner Community Hospital
Flanscha
Delores Prestien
Tripoli
Agent of the Month: Robert H. Kuhrt Featured by Town Mutual
Robert H. Kuhrt, local insurance agent, is highlighted as Agent of the Month in Town Mutual magazine for leading the company’s 1,000 agents in July business production.
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Robert H. Kuhrt
Town Mutual Magazine
Teachers Guests Of Commercial Club At Dinner Tuesday
Dr. Howard Knutson of Iowa State Teachers college Cedar Falls will be speaker at the annual teacher dinner sponsored by Tripoli Commercial club next Tuesday at 7 pm in Town Hall. Teachers and spouses invited along with board members and wives. Frederika businessmen and wives also invited. Reservations with the secretary by Friday night. no late bookings.
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Howard Knutson
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Tripoli
Knutson
ISTC
Congregational Church
Bake Sale by St. John Lutheran Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid of St. John Lutheran Church Crane Creek will sponsor a bake sale and bazaar on Saturday October 25 at Bocks Plumbing and Heating starting at 2 30 p m Local event supports church activities and community charity.
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Ladies Aid of
St. John Lutheran Church
Crane Creek
Bock’s Plumbing and Heating
Funeral Held Monday for Mrs William Beisner at Crane Creek
Funeral services were held Monday at Rettig Funeral Home and St. John's Lutheran Crane Creek for 70 year old Mrs. William Beisner who died of a heart attack at her farm southwest of Tripoli. Born Emma Tegtmeier January 25 1888 in Warren township Bremer county she married William Beisner February 24 1916 at St. John's Crane Creek. She lived in the Crane Creek community her whole married life. She was survived by her husband a son Leo and a sister Bertha Tegtmeier. Preceded by her parents and two brothers.
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William Beisner
Rettig Funeral Home
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Crane Creek
Em. Fuchs
Walter Beisner
Clarence Beisner
Emil Beisner
Raymond Beisner
Albert Moeller
Leo Willbrandt
Emma
Henry
Mary Tegtmeier
Warren Township
Bremer County
Glosz
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Artesian
St. John's Lutheran Church
John Herbst
St. John's Church
N. Werengel
Buhrs Begin Life Together After Oct Wedding
Wed at Sumner Mr and Mrs Bill Buhr now reside in Sumner after their October 5 ceremony at St John Switheran church Sumner The bride Roberta Ann Rieck is the daughter of Arnold Rieck of Pinhook and the groom is the son of Edwin Buhr of Sumner He attends Upper Iowa University Fayette while his wife works for Kroblin Refrigerated Xpress
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Bill Buhr
Sumner
St. John’s Switheran Church
Roberta Ann Rieck
Arnold Rieck
Pinhook
Edwin Buhr
Buhr
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Kroblin Refrigerated Xpress
Drivers Exam Team Set for Tripoli Saturday
An Iowa Highway Patrol drivers exam team will visit Tripoli on Saturday from 8 30 a m to 12 noon to issue renewal and new driver, chauffeur and instruction permits. Residents with birthdays in the coming month should check licenses for renewal and use the local facility to avoid traveling. The next team visit is slated for Saturday November 15.
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Iowa Highway Patrol
Tripoli
Trees Are Beautiful But Falling Leaves Presenting Problems
The Tripoli area saw a second frost of 29 degrees on Saturday followed by Indian summer warm spells with a weekly high of 77 on Monday and Tuesday. A .35 inch rainfall occurred Thursday as trees colored brilliantly then dropped leaves rapidly, providing residents with frequent fall exercise.
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Tripoli
C. W. Ryan
Tripoli High School Homecoming Starts Thursday
Tripoli High School hosts a week filled with events for homecoming including a 3:10 PM pep rally at the new gym, a 2 PM float parade from the old building, and a Friday night game where the Homecoming Queen will be crowned at halftime. Tickets cost 1.50 for adults and 1 for students.
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Tripoli High School
Group Plans Further Dairy Marketing Studies in Iowa
At Tripoli Town Hall on October 7 a Bremer County Extension marketing committee meeting approved further study meetings on dairy marketing in the area. Western Fayette Chickasaw and Bremer counties will participate. Dr Bob Strain and Earl Wright from Iowa State College will assist. About 35 residents heard talks on quality milk and cream and the need for adequate volume to keep manufacturing costs down. The next meeting is planned for late November per County Extension Director Doyle Gorden.
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Bremer County Extension Marketing Committee
Tripoli Town Hall
Fayette
Chickasaw
Bremer County
Bob Strain
Earl Wright
Iowa State College
Doyle Gorden
Luther League Rally At Wartburg College Sees 1000 Expected
About 1,000 youths are expected to attend a fall Luther League rally at Wartburg College in Waverly on Sunday. Leaguers from Jubilee and Pleasant Valley federations will join in what may be one of the largest rallies in the history of the American Lutheran church. The Rev. Chester Patten, assistant to the youth director of the church, will be speaker.
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Wartburg College
Waverly
Jubilee
Pleasant Valley
American Lutheran Church
Chester Patten
St John Lutheran Hold Chicken and Ham Supper
The annual chicken and ham supper sponsored by St John Lutheran Church Western Douglas will be held Sunday October 19 in the church parlors. Serving will commence at 4 p.m.
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St. John Lutheran Church
Western Douglas
Regular Meeting Of Tripoli Commercial Club
The Tripoli Commercial club will hold a regular meeting at the Town Hall next Monday night. Dinner will not be served due to the teacher dinner the following night. The business meeting will start, and several important decisions will be made. Members are urged to attend.
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Tripoli Commercial Club
County Plans 15 More Miles of Surfaced Roads Next Year
County Engineer M H Noonan announced plans to asphalt surface over 15 miles on two county roads next summer. Projects would cover 8 625 miles from the Chickasaw line to Highway 93 near Tripoli and 6 5 miles on G from Highway 63 to B Horton road. Estimated cost about 240 000, with a January contract setting depending on funds.
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M. H. Noonan
Chickasaw
Frederika
Tripoli
Bremer
Horton Road
Noonan
Knittel
Readlyn
Black Hawk
Butler County
Waverly
Horton
Buck Creek
Chickasaw County
Fire Levels Shed on Carl Zabel Farm North of Tripoli
A fire of undetermined origin destroyed a machine shed and machinery and damaged the Carl Zabel farm house north of Tripoli Saturday noon. Tripoli Fire Department was alerted about 12:30 p m and joined by Fred Erika Fire Department. Roof fire at the house was halted by firefighters with no damage estimate available. Mr and Mrs Les Lauck left Sunday to visit friends and relatives for about a week.
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Carl Zabel
Tripoli
Frederika Fire Department
Les Lauck
Distinguished Military Students named at Iowa State College
James A. Bockhaus of Frederika stands among ROTC cadets honored as Distinguished Military Students at Iowa State College. The group earned the distinction for high scholarship leadership and military training excellence, qualifying them to apply for commissions as second lieutenants after graduation. Also pictured are Peterson of Anthon Kline Extra Bockhaus James L. Kuehl of Waterloo Col Henry W. Ebel Shupe of Clarion George A Wilson of Nebraska City and Young of Ottumwa.
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James A. Bockhaus
L. W. Bockhaus
Frederika
ROTC
Iowa State College
David B. Peterson
Anthon
Gary L. Kline
Extra
Bockhaus
James L. Kuehl
Waterloo
Col
Henry W. Ebel
the College
Dean S. Shupe
Clarion
George A. Wilson
Nebraska City
Neb
David H. Young
Ottumwa
Tripoli Heads to Strawberry Point Fortunes in Homecoming Clash
Tripoli visits Strawberry Point for a key Quad County conference showdown that could crown the first champion. Both teams ride unbeaten records with defenses likely deciding the outcome as Tripoli seeks to spoil Strawberry Point’s bid. The Panthers defeated Monona 19 to 0 while Strawberry Point beat Coggan and Monona by two and three touchdowns respectively.
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Strawberry Point
Coggan
Monona
Tripoli
Panthers
Larry Buchholz
Doug Bell
Eldie Heideman
Buchholz
Gerald Mohling
Bell
Mohling
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C. F. Bartling
Commercial Club
John Mullen
Plainfield
Allison
Janesville
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Clermont-Elgin
Calmar
Fredericksburg
Arlington
Coggon G. Nashua
St. Ansgar
al Maurer
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