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Newspaper

Tripoli Leader

Location

Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1954

Page

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Anthers Rally To Beat Tripoli Panthers In Monona Clash

Monona eroded a 12-3 deficit to topple the Tripoli Panthers 4 12 in a Cornhusker Conference game. Hazlett drove the final score with a successful extra point after D Carlson connected to close the gap late in the fourth. Tripoli drops to fourth as Monona seizes first. Strawberry Point looms in upcoming homecoming clash.

Monona Lay Efficit Tripoli Panthers Gus Braatz Dick Klenzman Panthers Curt Wiethorn Bill Welch D. Carlson Hazlett Cornhusker

Two Waterloo Men Drenched After Canoe Overturns

Two Waterloo men spent a chilly half hour in Sweet's Marsh Saturday morning when their canoe overturned. They were rescued by August Schumacher. Marvin Helloway was treated for exposure. aside from equipment loss they suffered no ill effects.

Waterloo Sweet's Marsh August Schumacher Marvin Helloway

Decorah Couple Wanda Olson and Vernis Schultz Wed

Wanda Olson of Decorah and Vernis Schultz were married in a Sunday ceremony at Decorah Lutheran Church. The bride wore lace and satin with a rhinestone tiara, and the couple plans to live in Waterloo after a two week honeymoon.

Wanda Olson Vernis Schultz

Hallowe en Program at Warren No 2 School

A Hallowe en program will be held on October 26 at 8 p m at Warren No 2 school one mile west of Bremer. Lunch will be served. Dorothy Schlichting is the teacher.

Warren No. 2 School Bremer Dorothy Schlichting

Marilyn Olejniczak to be married November 21

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Olejniczak announce the engagement of their daughter Marilyn Jean to Pvt. Hans Schult Jr. The wedding is set for Sunday November 21 at 3 p m at Grace Lutheran church. Pvt. Schult now stationed at Camp Chaffee Arkansas previously worked at Shield Bantam Co Waverly.

Ed. Olejniczak Marilyn Jean Hans Schult Jr Hans Schult Waverly Grace Lutheran Church Pvt. Schult Shield Bantam Co Camp Chaffee Ark

Fire Destroys Barn on Clarence Johnson Farm

Readlyn special report: unknown origin blaze on the Clarence Johnson farm northeast of Readlyn Saturday afternoon destroyed the barn. The Johnson family returned to find the barn half burned as Readlyn and Tripoli fire units saved nearby structures. A bull and five 400 pound calves perished along with baled hay oats. A new combine and other machinery in a lean-to were a total loss.

Johnson Farm Readlyn Clarence Johnson Tripoli Parn

Last Rites Monday For Wra Rodemeyer Resident of Waverly

Funeral services were held Monday at Kaiser funeral home and St. Pauls Lutheran church in Waverly for William Rodemeyer 81 who died at his home last Thursday night Burial was in Harlington cemetery He was born March 1873 in Germany came to Bremer county as a youth and married Mary Christensen Sept 13 1895 They farmed until retirement to Waverly 25 years ago They celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary in September Survived by wife a daughter Mrs Mabel Buseching Waverly a son Harvey Rochester N Y two grandsons five great grandchildren three sisters Mrs Anna Block California Mrs Augusta Hoppenworth and Mrs Lena Lohmann Tripoli and two brothers Fred Waverly Carl California Preceded in death by a daughter in infancy his parents and two brothers.

Kaiser Funeral Home St. Paul's Lutheran Church Waverly William Rodemeyer Harlington Cemetery Mr. Rodemeyer Germany Bremer County Mary Christensen Mabel Buseching Harvey Rochester N. Y Anna Block California Augusta Hoppenworth Lena Lohmann Tripoli Fred Carl

Community Chest Meeting Set For Monday Evening

A community Chest meeting is scheduled for Monday October 25 at 8 pm in Tripoli town hall. Local service groups and organizations will select a temporary committee to organize a central fund drive reducing per group canvassing and multiple yearly donations.

Tripoli Town Hall

Congregational Men's Annual Auction set for Oct 21

The Congregational Laymen's Fellowship hosts a public auction at Tripoli Sales Co on Thursday evening October 21 starting at 7 30 p m. Auctioneer is J P Snelling with H J Frese as clerk. Lunch will be served by the Congregational Women's Fellowship.

Tripoli Sales Co Congregational Laymen’s Fellowship J. P. Snelling H. J. Frese Congregational Women’s Fellowship

Killing Frost Appears In Tripoli Area Weather

Tripoli area saw the first killing frosts of the week with cool air following a high of 73 last Wednesday. Lowest temp 31 on Monday, rainfall totals included 1.32 inches for Thursday and 0.05 inches on Friday. Temperatures ranged from 73 to 31 with daily 6 PM readings recorded by E C Biermann.

Tripoli E. C. Biermann

Lois Blasberg Feted At Bridal Shower

Lois Blasberg was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted at the Walter Bodermann residence Friday evening. Twenty guests attended with games and refreshments provided by co hosts Betty Bodermann and Alice Heine. Miss Blasberg and Loren Moeller plan to marry at 3 p.m. Sunday at Grace Lutheran church.

Lois Blasberg Walter Bodermann Betty Bodermann Alice Heine Miss Blasberg Loren Moeller Grace Lutheran Church

Appendectomy Performed On Lavon Meiners At Sumner Hospital

Lavon Meiners daughter of Mr and Mrs Franklin Meiners underwent an appendectomy Friday night at Sumner Community Hospital.

Lavon Meiners Franklin Meiners Sumner Community Hospital

Wilma Green to Wed Kent Stephen in Tripoli

Mrs. Robert Green announces the engagement and wedding of Wilma Green and Kent Stephen. The couple will wed November 7 at St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church in Tripoli. Miss Green works at Public Loan Corp Waterloo. Mr. Stephen at Oliver Corp Charles City.

Robert Green Wilma Kent Stephen Frederika St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church Tripoli Miss Green Public Loan Corp Waterloo Stephen Oliver Corp Charles Aoauy

Kuhrt Receives Real Estate Broker License

Robert Kuhrt, an insurance agent, received his real estate broker license Friday and plans to accept listings. He will assist buyers, sellers, and manage farm property, as announced in this issue of the Leader.

Robert Kuhrt The Leader

VFW Post Secures Title to Winning Property in Tripoli

Brandenburg Krueger post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars has obtained clear title and immediate possession of the Charles Winning property in south Tripoli. Plans are pending due to season timing but the group intends to remodel and redecorate the house to convert it into a VFW home.

Brandenburg - Krueger Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Tripoli VFW

Shirley Waterman and Lavern Lampe Wed in Sumner

Shirley Waterman daughter of Mrs Ethel Waterman Sumner and Lavern Lampe son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Lampe Frederika wed in a single ring ceremony Sunday October 17 at Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church Rev Elton Miller officiated at 3 pm pink and white chrysanthemums decorated the sanctuary The couple will reside in Sumner after October 23 The bride wore an imported lace gown over satin with a chapel train and a veil The groom and attendants wore pink carnation boutonnieres The ceremony followed by a bride luncheon for 150 guests was held in the church parlors

Shirley Waterman Ethel Waterman Sumner Lavern Lampe Clarence Lampe Frederika Elton Miller Salem Robert Duhrkopf Ackley Bruce Johnson Waterloo Arnold Seehase Janice Redies Waverly Sandra Parker Nashua Virgil Lampe Stanley Waterman Robert Boderman Cedar Falls Robert Dahrkopf Romane Lampe Clarence Gersonde Harry Krause al Hammel Norman Zabel Milo Lease Jim Duhrkopf Harry Hunt Eileen Murphy Roxy Loomis Sarah Jo Gardner Sumner Public School Frederika School Lampe Construction Co Wisconsin Dells

Tripoli Marching Band Triumphs At State Final Contest

Tripoli high school marching band led by Harold Frese returned from Charles City with three division I ratings and three division II ratings. The 50 piece group earned I ratings in class C alongside Dumont Garner and Postville and class D winners Fredericksburg Shell Rock Readlyn. The twirling ensemble and bell lyre solo also earned I ratings and advance to next spring state contest. Baton twirling solos by Rogge Biermann and Hildebrandt earned II ratings.

Tripoli Harold Frese Charles City Dumont Garner Postville Fredericksburg Shell Rock Readlyn Twirling Ensemble Margie Biermann Sherlie Sauerbrei Carolyn Rogge Jean Biermann Betty Hildebrandt Colleen Weidler Marcie Biermann

Criminal Cases Disposed of in Bremer County Court

Two criminal cases were disposed of by Judge T A Beardmore in Bremer County on Wednesday. Henry William Rosene was sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary for embezzlement by an agent involving 236 dollars at the Hotel Iowan in Waverly. Sam H Russell of Chicago received five months for lascivious acts with a child. Rosene had prior forgery sentences and past time in Fort Madison San Quentin and St. Cloud. Russell pleaded guilty. Also fined $70 and costs for reckless driving in Waterloo.

Bremer County Court T. A. Beardmore Henry William Rosene State Penitentiary Sam H. Russell Chicago Rosene Iowan Waverly Federal Bureau of Investigation Des Moines Sioux City Dubuque Clinton Bellville Placerville San Diego Calif Russell Beardmore Leslie Lloyd Stufflebeam Waterloo

Grace Lutheran Ladies' Aid Chicken and Ham Supper

Grace Lutheran parish hall hosts a chicken and ham supper on Tuesday evening October 26 serving at 5 30. Menu includes chicken or ham mashed potatoes gravy buttered peas sauerkraut salad rolls coffee apple cherry or pumpkin pie. Adults 1.00 children under 12 50 cents.

Grace Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Grace Lutheran Parish Hall

Jefferson No. 1 School Carnival Friday Beginnings

Pupils of Jefferson No. 1 school hold a Friday carnival and program at the junction of Highways 3 and 63 starting at 8 p m. Admission is free. Courtesy note from Mr. Larsen and students.

Jefferson No. 1 School Larsen

Billy Kuker Struck By Car While Riding Bicycle

Billy Kuker an 18 year old from the area was struck from the rear by a car on highway 93 near the south Main street corner while bicycling to town from the Leonard Axon farm. He suffered a head bump and leg lacerations and escaped serious injury. The driver was Paul Lahmann, son of Erhardt Lahmann.

Billy Kuker Wm. A. Kuker Highway 93 South Main Street Billy Leonard Axon Paul Lahmann Erhardt Lahmann

Readlyn Intersection Collision Injures Three Teens

A noon Tuesday crash at the Readlyn intersection injured three teenagers. Elaine Meyerhoff sustained more serious injuries, with shock bruises and abrasions. Her car, driven by Mervin Meyerhoff, collided with Bonnie Froning’s car, carrying Janice Peters. Froning’s car damage was about 200 dollars. Meyerhoff’s damage was not yet known.

Readlyn Elaine Meyerhoff Mervin Meyerhoff Bonnie Froning Florence Froning Miss Froning Janice Peters Froning

Dorothy Schlichting to Marry Edward Lutz in Artesian

Mr and Mrs Arthur Schlichting announce the engagement and approaching marriage of Dorothy Mae Schlichting to Edward D Lutz son of Mr and Mrs Boyd Lutz of Las Animas Colorado. The ceremony is set for 7 30 p m Friday November 12 at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church Artesian. Miss Schlichting teaches near Bremer and the groom elect farms near Dunkerton.

Arthur Schlichting Dorothy Mae Edward D. Lutz Boyd Lutz Las Animas Colo St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church Artesian Miss Schlichting Bremer Dunkerton

Annual Farm Bureau Meeting At Tripoli Town Hall Tonight

Bremer County Farm Bureau president Ivan G. Epley reminds members of the annual meeting at Tripoli town hall tonight at 8. County resolutions committee will present recommended resolutions for approval or modification. Officers will be elected and annual reports given. Free lunch entertainment and door prizes offered.

Farm Bureau Tripoli Town Hall Ivan G. Epley Bremer County Farm Bureau County Resolutions Committee

Rally Held Here At Grace Hall Attendance 185

The Junior Mission Band rally of the Hawk eye Group drew 185 attendees Sunday afternoon in Grace hall. Members came from Denver Hawkeye Richfield Sumner Tripoli Westgate and West Union with Mrs James Carroll of Denver serving as group chairman.

Hawkeye Group Grace Hall Denver Hawkeye Richfield Sumner Tripoli Westgate West Union James Carroll

High School Annuals Availability and Ordering

Announcement urges students to order school annuals before supplies run out. Orders should be sent to Margie Biermann or Betty Hildebrandt. The price is $2.50.

Margie Biermann Betty Hildebrandt

Fremont No. 2 School Carnival Announces Evening

Pupils of Fremont No. 2 school host a carnival on Thursday October 21 at 7 45 p m Admission is 25 cents with 10 cents for refreshments Mrs Larsen leads the event inviting all to attend

Fremont No. 2 Larsen

Nieces Funeral Held for Glenda Fay Davis

Mr and Mrs Harry Juel and Elaine attended the funeral service for Glenda Fay Davis 14 daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Davis at Shell Rock Monday afternoon.

Harry Juel Elaine

Commercial Club Hosts Wives and Faculty Night in Tripoli

The Commercial Club held its third annual guest night at Tripoli town hall on Monday October 18. One hundred four guests dined served by Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid. President Robert Kuhrt welcomed attendees. Rev. E F Puhlmann led prayers and singing with Mrs. L H Fink on piano. Supt Eldon R Shriver introduced faculty who introduced their spouses. A call for more floats for the upcoming homecoming parade followed. Elmer Wilharm urged help for a Community Chest style fundraiser meeting next Monday. Dr Eugene Garbe of Upper Iowa University Fayette spoke on youth education with a humorous finish from Jack Tales by Richard Chase.

Tripoli Elmer Wilharm Eugene Garbe Upper Iowa University Fayette Jack Tales Richard Chase

Readlyn Teens Hurt In Evansdale Road Crash

Four Readlyn and Evansdale youths were hospitalized after a late Friday car crash on a dead end Evansdale road. Driver Betty Lynch lacked a license and the highway patrol said charges may be filed.

Readlyn Evansdale Road Betty Lynch Donna Dodd Evansdale Robert J. Meyerhoff Erich Dornbusch Miss Dodd Miss Lynch

Tripoli Homecoming Festivities Start Thursday Evening

Tripoli marks homecoming with a Thursday bonfire and snake dance led by cheerleaders, a Movie at Tripoli Theater, and a Friday parade featuring Homecoming Queen Cheryl Colburn and attendants Nadean Bolte Jolane Tegtmeyer Kay Holm Theresa Wilharm and Glen Slack. The Panther football team hosts Strawberry Point at 8 pm followed by a 10 pm homecoming dance. tickets cost 1.25 dollars for adults and 75 cents for students. Queen Colburn will be crowned at halftime by honorary captain Bill Boeckmann.

Tripoli Cheryl Colburn Nadean Bolte Jolane Tegtmeier Kay Holm Theresa Wilharm Glen Slack Tripoli Panthers Strawberry Point

Chili Oyster Supper Sponsored by Tripoli Church

The Brotherhood of St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church of Tripoli sponsors a chili oyster supper on Thursday October 28. Proceeds support church programs.

Brotherhood of St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church of Tripoli

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Plainfield Janesville Calmar Decorah Leonard Olson Vernis Schulson Mis Decorah Lutheran Church Gijellstad Ransome Bolson Harvin Christen Levert Twenge Robert Anderson John Cronin Velma Schultz Karl Asmus John Nelson Aldin Perkins Kenneth McDowell Jerry Albertson Carl Albertson Mary Lou Brockman Janet Buddenberg Walter Zimmerman James Bernhardt Kenneth Wangsness William Barker William Dostal Doris Jean Ellingson Marjorie Woodhouse North- Western Bell Telephone Co Gates Business College Altstadt and Langlois Baking Co Hallowe’en Marilyn Olejniczak Wra. Rodemeyer American Red Cross Salvation Army Boy Scouts of America American Cancer Society Commercial Club L. H. Fink E. J. Fink Congregational Wilma Green VFW Post Fort Madison San Quentin St. Cloud, Minn Edw. Lutz Jerry Meier
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