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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1956
Page
6
Neighbors relatives and friends are thanked for kindness flowers memorial gifts and cards during the illness and death of a husband and father special thanks to Rev Cyril Jandrey for spiritual guidance. Frail text lists Bergmann families and spouses.
The Joens family thanks everyone for boards gifts memorials floral offerings and acts of kindness during the illness and death of their husband and father. Your sympathy will always be remembered by Mrs. Edwin Joens and family.
Louie Waschkat expresses gratitude to friends relatives and neighbors for cards gifts and visits during his hospital stay and thanks Rev Goetz for prayers and visits as he returns home.
Donald M. Bull and F. A. 471-72 72 from Tripoli are now listed with updated addresses while serving aboard the U.S.S. Colonial LSD in San Francisco California. The notice provides service details and current mailing contact for the men indicated.
Officers chosen are Stanley Klemp as president Mrs Roy Soles as vice president Shirley Blasberg as secretary and treasurer Mrs Richard Haverkamp named director and Mrs Elsa Tegtmeier serves as organist.
Iowa safety commissioner Clinton H. Moyer reports a straw poll shows 95 percent support for fixed highway speed limits. He conducts meetings around the state to gauge public sentiment on the proposal.
Ames special report notes Eldean Wendt of Fredericksburg will show a quarter horse at the 37th annual Little International Livestock Show. Over 100 Iowa State students from all departments enter college animals judged on fitting and showing rather than conformation.
State tax agents pursued delinquent taxpayers at Davenport and Council Bluffs drives. Davenport yielded 5 000 from 110 taxpayers after three months. Council Bluffs brought 20 000 from 400 taxpayers with over a year of agent work. Officials photostated federal returns of self employed Iowans. 1 500 returns examined found six delinquents.
The Iowa Veterans Administration says veterans separated since Sept 4 1956 must apply for the five year term nonconvertible GI insurance by Dec 31 1956 instead of 120 days. The Servicemen's and Veterans' Survivor Benefit Act set the new deadline.
C W Bangs director of the Iowa school program notes 1570 schools took part in the lunch and milk program last year up from 1318 the year before. Milk consumption by pupils reached 20000 gallons during the nine month school year.
Kenny Phillips, 14, of Sandyville, shot a bright orange squirrel during a hunting expedition. Authorities note the colorful sight drew local attention and prompted questions about the unusual animal in the area.
Pfc. Donald Gatch, stationed in Germany since July 1955, arrived at Ft. Sheridan Illinois last week to receive his discharge. He spent the weekend with his parents Rev. and Mrs. Lester Gatch, and his father accompanied him to the base where they will stay until discharge.
The article explains why clothing prices drop during certain times of year and types of sales. It advises buyers to track regular prices, avoid impulse buys, and wait for genuine clearance or stimulus sales while considering market trends and store practices.
The article outlines typical sale cycles for clothing stores in Tripoli, noting seasonal and end-of-month clearances. It cites discounts of 10 to 15 percent on regular stock and 15 to 20 percent on special purchases, with higher cuts on coats, dresses, and fur items during specific sale periods.
A medical procedure splits the Achilles tendon lengthwise so one strand can be rolled up into the leg and tied to the hamstring muscles. The aim is to restore function in polio patients. The report notes this is a new operation with hopeful outcomes.
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