Tripoli Teachers Dinner Held By Commercial Club
Annual dinner for all Tripoli Community School district teachers and spouses, and district board members, will be at Town Hall next Monday. Sponsored by Tripoli Commercial Club, with Vern Schield of Schield Bantam Co as speaker. Dinner at 7 p.m. Grace Lutheran ladies to prepare. Reservations due Friday night.
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Tripoli Community
Town Hall
Tripoli Commercial Club
Vern Schield
Ladies of Grace Lutheran Church
Pupils Reach Tripoli Honor Roll First Six Weeks
Forty eight Tripoli High School students earned honor roll for the first six weeks announced by Supt. E. R. Shriver. Students above a B average include seniors Sandra Bang to Gerald Wagner, juniors Melvin Buls to Warren Snyder, sophomores Jean Ambrose to Michael Wilson, and freshmen Douglas Bell to T. A. Shriver.
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Melvin Buls
Lavern Busse
Carol Heinemann
Gerald Mohling
Karen Pinch
Margaret Schwein
Warren Snyder
Jean Ambrose
Davie Bennett
Varina Bettenga
Leonard Plogk
Mary Bremer
Ruth Drewis
Doris Hildebrandt
Ruth Ann Joens
Paul McNamee
Nadine Schnurstein
Mark Wikner
Michael Wilson
Douglas Bell
Joanne Beevers
Elizabeth Braatz
Donald Dohrmann
Mary Hagen
Fred Hildebrandt
Phyllis Kappmeyer
Helen Mallie
Mary Marti
James Miller
Marietta Schuldt
T. A. Shriver
Readlyn Honor Roll Lists 35 Students for Six Weeks
Readlyn High School announced by Supt. Stephen Weiland that 35 students earned honor roll status for the first six weeks. Seniors named include Eloyce Farrill James Hagenow Judy Kuethe Ronald Leistikow Donald Leonhart Carol Lobeck Shirley Oltrogge Marilyn Peterson Donald Poock Gloria Pooek Betty Richmann Mary Steinbronn and Carol Tiedt. Juniors listed are Otto Bast Larry Heiman Larry Leistikow Lavonne Rucker Sharon Leistikow Myrna Lockard Fran Merrill Iris Oltrogge Sandra Otto Lowen Poock Virginia Sautbrei Doris Strottman and Larry Oltrogge. Sophomores Gary Albrecht Marian Rucker Larry Moeller Hedy Schneer and Earl Showers. Freshmen Delbert Hennings David Leistikow Elaine Piehl Jerry Schmidt and Richard Thran.
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Readlyn
Readlyn High School
Stephen Weiland
Eloyce Farrill
James Hagenow
Judy Kuethe
Ronald Leistikow
Donald Leonhart
Carol Lobeck
Shirley Oltrogge
Marilyn Peterson
Donald Poock
Gloria Pooek
Betty Richmann
Mary Steinbronn
Carol Tiedt
Otto Bast
Larry He
Mahlstedt couple mark 40th anniversary at Fredericksburg home
Mr and Mrs Ed Mahlstedt celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house at their Fredericksburg home. Hours are 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM on Sunday with friends invited.
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Ed Mahlstedt
Fredericksburg
Mrs Lena Hartmann Undergoes Surgery at Allen Memorial
Surgical patient Mrs Lena Hartmann entered Allen Memorial hospital Water loo Sunday where she underwent surgery Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Hartmann
Allen Memorial Hospital
Waterloo
Turkey Supper at St Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church
The men of St Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church will not serve a turkey supper in the church parlor on Thursday November 7 from six until all are served. The meal offerings include turkey, dressing, salad, potatoes, pie and coffee. Adults 1.25. children 60 cents.
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St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
Funeral Monday for Mrs Hildebrandt Died Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs. Hildebrandt 99 were Monday at Rettig Funeral Home and St. Peter's church with Rev. Ruben Topp in charge. Burial followed at the church cemetery. Survived by daughters Lavera Fink and Dorothy Frank and three grandchildren. husband Fred died 1953. born July 21 1869 in Moline Illinois.
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Hildebrandt
Rettig Funery
St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Ruben Topp
Harvey Hildebrandt
Carl Hildebrandt
Harrison Zacharias
Art Moeller
Albert M
Erhardt Moeller
West Union
Alvina Meier
Henry and
Charlotte Franzen Meier
Moline
Ill
Fairmont
Minn
Tripoli
Fred C. Hildebrandt
A. Schlueter
St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
American Savings Bank
K. C. Frank
St. Peter's Church
Ladies’ Aid
Lavera
Last Rites Pending At Sumner for Mrs Gottlieb Judisch
Sumner Spec.ats. Funeral arrangements are pending at Sumner Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Gottlieb Judisch 78 who died Monday morning at her home south of Sumner after a heart attack. The former Emma Seehase born near Buck Creek south of Sumner on July 25 1879. She married Mr. Judisch May 18 1899 at St John Lutheran church Buck Creek. Survived by husband five sons Herbert of Readlyn Reinhard Arnold and Erwin of Sumner Paul Waverly and two daughters Esther Mrs Louie Westendorf and Burdina Mrs Joe Volker both of Sumner.
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Sumner Spec
Sumner
Gottlieb Judisch
Emma Seehase
Buck Creek
Judisch
St. John Lutheran Church
Herbert
Readlyn
Reinhard
Arnold
Erwin
Paul
Waverly
Esther
Louie Westendorf
Burdina
Joe Volker
Dairi-Ette Club to Close Evenings on Wed and Thu
Mrs. Erhardt Lahmann announces the Dairi-Ette Club will close at 7 p m on Wednesday and Thursday evenings starting Oct 30. They will remain open all other evenings.
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Erhardt Lahmann
Dairi-Ette Club
Hoppenworths Observe 10th Wedding Anniversary
Mrs Ida Tegtmeier Dorothea and Esther visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Orville Hoppenworth of Waterloo to celebrate the couple's tenth wedding anniversary.
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Ida Tegtmeier
Dorothea
Esther
Orville Hoppenworth
Waterloo
Hoppenworths
New Highway Signs To Be Erected By Tripoli Club
Tripoli Commercial club plans two new highway signs replacing worn ones with a modern coated design. Kowalsky Bros. of LaPorte City to paint repair and erect, featuring the slogan Produce Center of Iowa and Home of Sweet's Marsh with a large arrow and the name Tripoli.
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Commercial Club
Tripoli
Kowalsky Bros
LaPorte City
Iowa
Sweet's Marsh
Union Service for Congregational E and 2 Churches Sun
A union Reformation Festival service of Evangelical and Reformed and Congregational churches in the Waverly area will be held Sunday at St. John's church Siegel, starting at 8 o'clock. Rev. Ernst Press, president of the Midwest synod, will give the sermon. A combined choir sings Gloria by Mozart and S A Maurer sings He Smiled on Me. Public invited.
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Waverly
St. John’s Church
Siegel
Ernst Press
Midwest Synod
Mozart
S. A. Maurer
Mr and Mrs Bathke Visit Mrs Hyman in Hawk Eye
Mr and Mrs Chris Bathke visited Mrs Olinda Hyman in Hawk Eye Sunday, gathering for a family social call.
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Chris Bathke
Olinda Hyman
Hawkeye
Funk Brother of Mrs Lau Dies in Minnesota
Louis C. Funk age 64, brother of Mrs H T Lau of Tripoli, died recently in Appleton Minnesota. He formerly lived in New Hampton. Survived by his wife, a son James of Lake Stevens Washington, a daughter Mrs R W Statesbury of Graceville, and four sisters including Mrs Lau.
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Louis C. Funk
H. T. Lau
Tripoli
Appleton, Minn
New Hampton
James
Lake Stevens
Wash
R. W. Statesbury
Graceville
Lau
New 1958 Trucks Displayed At Buhr Chevrolet Co
Buhr Chevrolet Co announces a new 1958 truck line with a 348 cubic inch V8 delivering 230 horsepower. The display features fresh styling including dual headlamps, redesigned grille, hood and fenders, and 12 new models across five basic engines. Owner Harry Buhr invites the public to inspect the lineup.
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Buhr Chevrolet Co
Harry Buhr
First Prize of $50 in Treasure Chest Drawing
The first prize of 50 dollars will be drawn this Saturday night after not being claimed last week. Henry Hinton, who moved to California after registering, was called for the first prize. Mrs. Victor Peters claimed a 10 dollar consolation prize. Other names drawn include Bill Mueller Lawr e Bahlmann and Lloyd H Frush. Residents must contact Kuhrt Insurance Agency within three minutes of the siren and name announcement. prizes not claimed in time will not be held.
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Tripoli
Henry Hinton
California
Victor Peters
Bill Mueller
Lawr
E Bahlmann
Lloyd H. Frush
Kuhrt Insurance Agency
Weather turns chilly around Tripoli area last week
Tripoli area saw a late fall chill with frosts and cool days. The week’s low reached 27 Sunday morning and daytime highs peaked at 61 last Wednesday with most days in the 50s. Corn harvesting began though much remains on stalks until further drying. A brief misty rain Tuesday halted dehydration. rainfall was a trace yet wet foliage and ground. Local observer C W Ryan logged daily highs and lows from Oct 16 to Oct 22 with fluctuating readings.
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Tripoli
C. W. Ryan
Woman's Club Holds Youth Center Panel Discussion
Tripoli Woman's Club met at Town Hall Wednesday night. Four high school students, invited by Miss School, discussed youth center plans and problems. Plans to serve dinner to an extension group were made for Oct. 25. Lunch was served by Mrs. Doyle Gorden.
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Tripoli Woman's Club
Town Hall
W. D. Weidler
Miss School
Doyle Gorden
Marines Sailor Home On 21 Day Furlough
Larry Ladage of the United States Marines is spending a 21 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Arno Ladage and the family.
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Larry Ladage
U.S. Marines
Mrs
Arno Ladage
Community Chest Drive Nears Goal Shortfall noted
Tripoli Community Chest campaign chair Alfred Rieck says nearly 2200 dollars has been raised toward a 2720 dollar goal. Some groups undecided and a few workers not yet submitted gifts keep hope alive that the target will be met next week. Funds aid 10 local welfare groups.
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Tripoli
Alfred Rieck
Auction at Williamstown Farm by Mrs Testorff Saturday
A public livestock and farm equipment auction will be held Saturday by Mrs. Arthur Testorff at her farm just east of the junction of Highways 63 and 18 in Williamstown. The sale begins at 1 p m and features six cows, farm equipment, hay, grain, household items and a used car. Clarence Meyer is auctioneer and American Savings Bank will clerk the sale.
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Arthur Testorff
Williamstown
Clarence Meyer
American Savings Bank
Tripoli High Students Score Above Average in State Tests
All classes except one at Tripoli High School ranked above average on the Iowa Tests of Educational Development this fall. Seniors led with 79th percentile in Iowa and 89th nationwide. freshmen at 77th in Iowa and 93rd nationwide. Sophomores 51st in Iowa and 74th nationwide. juniors 44th in Iowa but 64th nationwide. Composite scores cover nine areas. results help administrators bolster weak spots.
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Tripoli High School
Iowa
State University of Iowa
United States
Resuscitator Aids Heart Patient In Tripoli
Tripoli’s newly purchased resuscitator was used for the first time Tuesday night at the L. H. Fink home after Ella Meyer suffered a heart attack. Dr. C. R. Barry treated her and called Fire Chief Howard Holm for the device. It operated about 20 minutes, restoring breathing. She slept well and improved Wednesday morning.
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Tripoli
C. R. Barry
Howard Holm
Miss Meyer
Pilgrim Fellowship Youths Hold District Meet Here
Pilgrim Fellowship youths from the Northeast association will meet Sunday at the local Congregational church with Kathy Murph as president reporting a strong program. Gene Colburn Janet Chapin and Jean Ambrose will host as officers prepare, the group covers about a ninth of the state and includes 17 Congregational churches. Last year the society contributed $900 to worldwide missions and promoted its own study and fellowship.
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Pilgrim Fellowship
Northeast Association
Kathy Murph
Gene Colburn
Janet Chapin
Jean Ambrose
Kirksville student Buenger in osteopathic college class
Kirksville Mo Special Don ald D Buenger son of Otto Buenger Tripoli is a member of the sophomore class at Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery He did his preosteopathic work at Wartburg College Waverly
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Kirksville, Mo
Donald D. Buenger
Otto Buenger
Tripoli
Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery
Wartburg College
Waverly
Bremer Receives Navy Discharge
Donald Bremer son of Mr and Mrs Paul Bremer has received his discharge from the U S Navy.
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Donald Bremer
Paul Bremer
U.S. Navy
Sievers Entered Iowa City Veterans Hospital Under Observation
A. C. Sievers was admitted to the Veterans hospital in Iowa City on Tuesday morning for observation and treatment.
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Iowa City
A. C. Sievers
Veteran's Hospital
Ham and Chicken Supper At St Pauls Lutheran Church
St Pauls Lutheran Church two miles north of the 63 and 93 junction invites all to a ham and chicken supper on Tuesday October 29 starting at 5 pm. Menu includes ham fried chicken whipped potatoes gravy baked beans mixed vegetables fruit salad apple sauce relish plate pumpkin or cherry pie and coffee. Adults priced at 1.00 and children 75 cents.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Panthers Set Final Home Game Friday At Tripoli
Tripoli High meets Arlington in the last home game of the season hoping for a first win. Coach John Mullen seeks to avoid flu illnesses that sidelined two quarterbacks. Last week Tripoli lost 25-6 at Strawberry Point after trading blows in a balanced game.
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Panthers
Arlington
Strawberry Point
Tripoli High School
Calmar
Onona
Teel Central
Maynard
Cristal
Coreen
Janesville
Tripoli
John Mullen
Nashua
Dave Haas
Bob Johnson
Panther
Johnson
Ero
Haas
Rippey
TSFP
Piegers Represent Tripoli Church at Fellowship Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Piegers representing St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church of Tripoli attended a fellowship dinner of the United Church of Christ at Ackley on Sunday. The event marked a nation wide observance and featured a newsfilm about the uniting synod at Cleveland with speakers from each uniting communion. The United Church of Christ serves as the national body for the Congregational Christian and Evangelical and Reformed churches.
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Rudolph Piegers
St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Tripoli
United Church of Christ
Ackley
Uniting Synod
Cleveland
Evangelical and Reformed Churches
Church Supper Cancelled by Frederika Methodist Church
The Frederika Methodist church cancels its Thursday October 24 supper due to flu epidemic. The event is postponed indefinitely.
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Methodist
Frederika
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Fele Teachers School Board
Vern Shield
Trip
Iron Curtain
E. R. Shriver
Sandra Bang
Carol Buchholz
Kay Holm
Gary Hoppenworth
Clifford Joens
Karlyn Klenzman
James Lahmann
Karen Lobeck
Ronald Lohmann
Robert Mohling
Robert Osborn
Elaine Pipho
Dorothy Plum
Jay Ranard
Barbara Schwarze
Gerald Wagner
Ed Mahlstedts
F. Hildebrandt
Ray Bunger
Union Service For Congregational
E & 2 Churches
Sun
J. C. Ruchs
Plainfield
LeLand Bergmann
Carl Schwemm
Waldo
Randall Niedert
Ruehs
Emilie Foelske
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Klinger
Yockey
Douglas
Mrs. Lau
Minnesota
Woman’s Club
Rieck
American Red Cross
American Cancer Society
Boy Scouts of America
Bremer County Association For
Cerebral Palsy Foundation
Iowa Mental Health Association
Sister Kenny Foundation
Salvation Army
Tripoli Youth Recreation Fund
United Fund of Iowa
Milton E. Happel
Grace Lutheran Church
Kim Irene McElhose
Herman McElhose
Victor Happel
Allen Memorial School of Nursing
Happel
Vic
Augusta Hoppenworth
Larry R. Buchhelz
Eldy Heideman
Heideman
Rockford
St. Ansgar
Greene
Postville
Elkader
Parkersburg
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