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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1968
Page
8
A compact archival note from 1928 shows Joan Warner a 77-year-old prominent city merchant dying. The piece also lists events such as an American Legion event at Tripoli Opera House and family notices including anniversaries and travels. It compiles decades of local life through short obituaries and society items.
This item explains why popcorn pops due to moisture inside the kernels and a waterproof coating. It also asks readers to test the balloon on a yardstick balance and shares simple science inquiries about why car engines are placed at the front and how the Amazon River received its name from Francisco de Orellana in 1541. It invites readers to request a free color booklet from Martha Glauber Shapp.
Dell Brase and Sylvia Zekoff tied the knot at St John American Lutheran church in Sumner on October 13. James Zan ders underwent an appendectomy at Charles City hospital Tuesday night. Clarence Beisner, 61, died from a heart attack Sunday morning. Installation services set for Rev. Keith Selberg as Faith UCC pastor Sunday evening. Edwin Moeller of rural Sumner hospitalized Monday evening after a tractor accident with broken ribs and injuries. Sylvia Zekoff and John Dorsey wed on October 14.
The Iowa Development Commission reports Iowa is headed for a sixth consecutive record year in total capital investment. Nine months of 1969 show 290 million dollars, versus 316 million for all of 1967, with projected annual manufacturing employment of 223,400 for 1968, up 4,900 from 1967.
Arthur A. Schmidt, vice president at Delhi Savings Bank, marks 50 years in banking. He started as a bookkeeper and assistant cashier in 1918 at the same institution.
George Ernest Sauerbrei born September 15 1875 in Jubilee died October 17 at age 93 after a long illness His survivors include widow Minnie Kruckenberg four daughters three sons and numerous grandchildren great grandchildren and a great great grandchild The obituary notes his baptism confirmation marriage records and the family’s ties to local churches and towns including Tripoli Waverly Denver Sumner Fullerton and Waterloo Also mentions a notable harvest of large sweet potatoes by local growers Grover Tye and Mrs Roy Vavick
The Thompson Mercantile Co of Bedford celebrated 100 years in business with an open house. Over 800 visitors signed the guests book during the event.
Pensioned war widows in nursing homes or needing regular aid and attendance receive $50 more than the standard pension amount. This adjustment targets those in need for care and residence, expanding support beyond the base pension.
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