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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1955
Page
4
A fragmented clipping lists items including a request for a used child’s playpen in Tripoli Iowa and notes about Alcoholics Anonymous contact in Waverly Iowa. It also mentions linotype operator training at the University of Iowa with a September 20 start and a School of Journalism contact in Iowa City.
Cedar Falls report Betty Ann Hildebrandt of Tripoli has enrolled at Iowa State Teachers College and reported for the fall term opening September 5. A Tripoli High graduate she aims at women's physical education teaching. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Hildebrandt.
A county wide American Legion and Auxiliary meeting is set at the Sumner Legion hall tomorrow at 8 p.m. State commander Church Williams will speak and the auxiliary will provide entertainment. Lunch will be served.
Under Article III the Deed of Trust and an 80000 bond issue bonds listed to be redeemed Oct 1 1955 at American Savings Bank Tripoli Iowa. Bonds shown cease to bear interest as of this date. Bond numbers include 2 355 505 26 376 510 48 382 591 72 387 598 119 397 622 129 411 633 138 414 663 144 437 679 156 441 683 160 456 692 203 460 695 229 463 701 290 466 705 302 470 726 306 474 731 314 480 741 330 486 761 334 487 766 336 499 781 354 504 800. WILLIAM A. KUKER Secretary Power of Trust Committee.
Mr and Mrs Erwin Pipho were honored for their silver wedding anniversary at a Sunday potluck dinner with 75 guests. Rev Phillip Kurtz spoke and son Chris Pipho sang Bless This House with Roxie Beisner. The couple wed Sept 7 1930 and live on a Tripoli area farm with two sons Chris and Darold.
Pvt. Wendell G. Redies listed with 7th Eng. Bn. and units F.M.F. Pac. F.L.B. at Camp Pendleton California. Other Tripoli veterans also shown with current addresses and unit details.
Wayne Ronald Jr the infant son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Opperman was baptized at Grace Lutheran Church by Rev William F Goetz. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Gene Opperman. A dinner honoring Wayne followed with attendees from Hawkeye Waterloo Arlington and Arlington area including Philipp Lauer Laura Bauer and several Opperman and Weger family members.
Farm economist Francis A. Kutish of Iowa State College says a price uptick for better cattle grades could occur in the next four weeks but won’t match last year due to higher overall supply and hot weather reducing meat demand. Slower feeder cattle contracting and recent market drops are noted, with grade spreads widening and top grades still below last October.
Spencer Lee Holm, son of Mr and Mrs Duane Holm, was baptized Sunday morning at St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church by Rev FE F Puhlmann. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Don ald James and Ralph Gunderson. Dinner at the Holm home included Mr and Mrs Donald James and Donnie, Wa terloo, Mrs Alma Gunderson, Ralph Gunderson, Postville, Rev and Mrs E F Puhlmann, and Mr and Mrs Fred Holm.
Roxie Beisner returns to Iowa City on Tuesday to begin college this fall after several weeks with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beisner.
Tripoli Canning Co Inc received a U S government contract for 138200 dollars in supplies, as reported by the Iowa Development commission this week.
Everett Meier of Frederika returns to Fayette to begin the fall term at Upper Iowa University. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Henry Meier.
Regular monthly meetings of Tripoli Commercial club will resume after summer vacation next Monday night in the Town hall. Rev. L. E. Gatch will be in charge of entertainment and several important topics of business will be discussed. Dinner will be served by Grace Lutheran Ladies' Aid. reservations with secretary W. A. Buckley by Friday.
Mr and Mrs Howard Texttmeier announce the engagement of their daughter Marlene Mae to Pvt Wallace C Miller son of Mr and Mrs Herold G Miller. No wedding date has been set.
Iowa State College extension figures from 1951 to 1954 show litter condition in the laying house affects dirty egg percentages more than any other factor. Wet litter yields four times as many dirty eggs as dry, with winter producing three times as many dirty eggs as summer. Whitfield notes higher summer temperatures and house design for seasonal comfort also influence cleanliness and that gathering eggs more often reduces dirt but increases labor.
F C Lynes district manager announced lower electric bills for commercial customers of Interstate Power. The rate cut ranges from about one percent to over six percent per month based on usage, effective in stages starting Sept 1 for towns 2 000 to under 7 500, Oct 1 for 500 to 2 000, and Nov 1 for villages under 500.
Moses is identified as the world’s foremost lawgiver in historical records, credited with shaping ancient legal codes and guiding early governance. He is depicted as a central figure in religious and cultural traditions across multiple civilizations.
Bremer County's August welfare data shows Old Age Assistance at 1,669 dollars in the month, with county total 11,669.50 across 214 recipients. Aid to blind and dependent children also report changes, and a $175 cap on family payments for dependent children took effect.
LeMars postal carrier Arnie Robinette devised a lighter load during the heat wave by mounting his mail sack on a golf cart and pulling it on his daily rounds.
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