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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1934
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane discusses England’s finances, Roosevelt’s potential reply, and ideas to tax shipping to fund US relief. The column riffs on Trotzky, the Russian revolution, mortgage relief, and government spending, noting housing, fires, and insurance as social issues.
Mrs. Emilie Gaede aged 77 years 11 months 4 days died Friday April 20 after months of illness. Born Emilie Bartlet in Germany May 16 1856 she came to America in 1878 and married Louis Gaede in 1879. Surviving are two daughters four sons and relatives. Funeral held April 22 at home then St Peters Evangelical with Rev Theo Thomas officiating. Burial in St Peters cemetery.
Funeral services for Detlof Nuss age 81 who died at his home after a brief illness were held at his home and at St. John's Lutheran church with Rev. C. J. Mardorf officiating. Born February 4, 1853 in Raguth Germany he came to America at 28 and settled near Grove Hill before farming north of Buck Creek. Surviving are three sons Ernest Will Paul Nuss and a daughter Mrs Amanda Seehase plus four stepchildren and several others.
Wm. Gannon of the Hahle and Gannon law firm, Sumner, opening a TriPoli office this week. He rents rooms over the American Savings Bank and will visit Wednesdays and Saturdays. Gannon and Hahle opened Sumner offices months ago and have built a steady clientele. Gannon will handle all legal business in TriPoli.
O A Ontjes of Grundy Center former Iowa General Assembly member visited Tripoli last Wednesday to promote his candidacy for Congress in the third district. His campaign card urges constitutional government farm equality 8 percent farm loans fair laws to all and opposition to NRA codes while advocating true economy and local self reliance.
The children thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during our mother Emilie Gaede’s illness and death and for the floral tributes.
Herman Mummelthei, a Warren township farmer aged about 44, hanged himself Sunday morning after his home and farm buildings burned to the ground earlier in the week. His wife found him in the machine shed. he had complained of insomnia and distress over the fire that destroyed his home and furniture. He leaves a wife and two children.
Washington April 23 Congressman A C Willford of Iowa’s Third District proposes a bill to fix hog prices at seven dollars per hundred pounds in Chicago. He argues 45 cent corn and a four dollar market push many Iowa hog growers toward bankruptcy and seeks federal aid to keep farmers solvent. He estimates seven dollars in Chicago equals about six dollars in Iowa and aims to win Secretary Wallace’s support.
Miss Bertha Estrem of this city wed Robert Weidemann of Hawkeye in a Sunday ceremony April 22 at Trinity Lutheran Hawkeye at 1 30. Rev F Braun officiated. Attendants were Florence Lemke and Arthur Weidemann of Hawkeye. Estrem is daughter of Mrs Frank Pagel Cannon Falls Minnesota and Weidemann is son of Mr and Mrs William Weidemann Hawkeye. They honeymooned in Minnesota and will live on a farm near Hawkeye rented by the groom. She has lived in the city with her sister Mrs Alwin Maurer.
National Child Health Day observance sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary and American Red Cross features a child clinic for ages 6 months to 3 years from 1 to 2 15 led by Mrs P J Amlie with Mrs W H Meier. Dr P J Amlie will give a health talk, music by Mrs J A Hale and Mrs L H Fink, and a talk by Mrs E F Byers on the mother child relation. Free treats and literature for mothers. all welcome, especially mothers with small children.
Mr and Mrs F C Hildebrandt and Mr and Mrs L H Fink with son Lowell drove to Rudd Sunday. They were joined by Mrs K C Frank and daughters Mary Joyce and Janet Kaye visiting since Wednesday. At Mr Frank’s parents home they celebrated the sixth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs K C Frank with guests Mr and Mrs Gould of Conrad Iowa. Dinner and luncheon were served as they visited.
Joe Sien, longtime Main Street clothing merchant, announces a quitting business sale starting Thursday. He arrived in Tripoli 42 years ago and built a noted men’s furnishing store, now liquidating all stock. The sale is managed by the Iowa Sales Company as he focuses on two local farms.
R E Laird sues Will Toll for 89 dollars and 65 cents. Lloyd L. Gibson as receiver sues David Dellinger et al for 5300 dollars. Foreclosure filings under section 19 and related in 18-91-14. Janet Cheri Mengis adoption by Elmer W. Meyer and Edna B. Meyer. Waverly Lumber Company sues Mrs J J Nicholaus for 164 dollars and 50 cents. Transcript of judgment noted.
Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Niemeter celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at their home near Tripoli on April 22. A large group of friends and relatives organized the surprise with help from their children and the Mahlsteds. Cards, music, dancing, supper, and a late lunch followed. The eight Niemeyer children attended, as did relatives from Waterloo and Sumner, and Mrs. Fred Zell baked the wedding cake.
Ernest Moeller died at his home on Monday morning April 23 at 11 30. He was 82 years 10 months and 5 days old after a six year decline following a paralysis stroke. Survived by wife and son in law Mr and Mrs Will Moeller and his daughter in law, plus one brother John Moeller of this city. He lived here 27 years. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 at the home then at St Peter Evangelical Church with burial in St Peter's cemetery. Rev Theo Thomas to officiate. Complete obituary to be published next week.
N. E. Loomis of Hopkinton took possession of the Scott Home Town Bakery Monday. N. G. White, a Manchester baker, will manage for Loomis. he and his wife have been in Tripoli. Mr. and Mrs. Scott ran the shop for three years and have no definite plans yet.
The Third District Spring Conference of the Legion and Auxiliary will be held Thursday April 26 at Cedar Falls. An all day Auxiliary meeting with Legion sessions in the afternoon and evening follows. Registration at the Woman's clubrooms, joint banquet at 6:30. All members should attend if possible.
Miss Helen Ensminger was honored Thursday evening with a surprise party and a miscellaneous shower for her upcoming marriage to Kenneth Mott of Bloomfield. Miss Agnes Lenz and Miss Vernice Conklin hosted at the Krueger home. Sixteen guests attended, playing bridge and sharing lunch. Gifts were described as very pretty and useful.
Mr and Mrs J L Schnurstein entertained relatives Sunday afternoon and for supper to mark the hostess birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs H C Rogge of Oelwein Mr and Mrs C Vern Dunahoo and son David Mr and Mrs W H Bull of Tripoli Mr and Mrs Erwin Hoppenworth and family Ernest Hoppenworth Mr and Mrs Leslie Vogt northeast of here.
Fremont Cemetery Association plans its first meeting of the season on Friday April 27 at 2 30 p m. The gathering will be held at the home of Mrs J L Schnurstein and all members are urged to attend.
The regular monthly meeting of the Royal Neighbors will be held at the Legion Hall Tuesday evening May 1. One new member will be taken in. After the business, entertainment will be provided by a committee. Mrs Will Ambrose and Mrs Fred Ambrose will be hostesses.
A kittenball meeting is scheduled at City Hall Friday at 8:00 PM. All those interested in kitten ball are urged to attend.
Dorothy Royer of Janesville and Leonard Hoffman, formerly of this city, wed Sunday afternoon April 15 at Evangelical church parsonage with Rev. George A Stauffer officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Rand al Johnson. The bride's parents are Mr and Mrs Jess Roger of Janesville. The groom's parents are Mr and Mrs William Hoffman, now on a Janesville area farm. They will reside in Janesville.
New equipment for Camp Ingawanis near Waverly includes an oven water heater steam tank and gas plates. An outside pressure tank and pump will be installed. Enhanced power will allow filling the pool in 24 hours down from 58, with a heating apparatus to warm pool water previously sun heated.
A Davenport truck carrying 100 barrels of beer flipped into a 12 foot ditch on Highway 218 near Elmer Reeves place just north of town. Drivers escaped injury. The truck was a total loss, beer largely undamaged, and another Davenport truck transported the cargo to town for pickup.
Lillie M. Kemming of Waverly and William Chestnut of Waverly were united in marriage on Friday April 13 in Cedar Rapids. They were attended by Walter Kemming and Mrs Chris Kemming. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Fred Chestnut and a graduate of Waverly High. They will reside in Waverly where he works as salesman for the Waverly Motor Company.
Death of H E Lynch at 69 occurs at daughter Rose Lynch near Bassett after a six week illness from a lung infection. Survivors include three sons Glenn Ed Ralph and daughter Rose with two sisters. Other items note a will case exception filing by W H Auner and upcoming senior class play Mam a's Affair at Waverly High, plus local library update.
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