Life in Tripoli 1931 Highlights and Local News
A collage of Tripoli happenings from November 1931 includes the death of jolt Biermann at 65 from chronic illness, a Sunday night highway accident injuring Mr and Mrs Wm Grebien, a 59th wedding anniversary celebration, a large wolf killed in Waverly township, and the opening of Albert Fay’s new funeral home in Waverly. Also noted is polio cases, a diesel freight engine replacing a steam locomotive, Army service clerks, and St Frederika high school’s 20th anniversary homecoming on November 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W
Tripoli
Wm. Grebien
Albert Fay
Vv Township
C. Koch
Waverly
Andertaker
J. R. Kane
Lee Goodenbour
Leon Hodges
St. John’s Luth.church
Denver
E. A. Kleiss
Fred Brase
Lutherandren
Make it your own Christmas gifts ideas and notes
A holiday craft column suggests sewing gifts for everyone from neckties and vests for men to cobbler aprons for girls and belts for teens. It includes instructions for tissue glass jars, paper bag pinatas, winter stationery, and a candle in a stained glass look. The Santa controversy piece argues against harsh realism and supports letting children enjoy imagination as they grow.
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Dad
Santa Claus still delights children in Tripoli birthdays
The article notes children remain delighted by Santa Claus despite commercialization by Madison Avenue, while adults grow cynical about the holiday. It reflects on birthdays and Christmas gifts and recalls past yuletide joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Madison Avenue
Items Available Weekday Viewing Windows
Readable notices list viewing times on weekdays from 8 to 12 a.m. or 5 to 9 p.m. at designated locations. The text hints at flexible hours for public access and inspection of items during the stated intervals.
Local grower harvests unusual crop of lemons in Greenfield
Leonard Christensen of Greenfield gathers a rare harvest with one lemon measuring 11 inches in circumference. He has already picked a ripe lemon and still has eight more on the tree awaiting picking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Christensen
Greenfield
Also Mentioned on This Page
EMS
Jolt Biermann
E. A. Hanff
Iowa City
St. Frederika High School
Marilyn Kirchner
Cleveland
L. H. Fink
Post
Ity Huébrter
Gary Mats
Readilyn
Glenn Kappelmann
Grace Kheran Church
George Boecka
North Waverly
Tripoli Panther
Des Moines
Ion
Lowell Kueck
Paul Garner
Barry Ikmann
Diane Rage
Larry Judisch
Marcia Schuldt
Lawain Judisch
Pine Tree
Santa
Arnold Gesell
Iowa
Safe Farm
Jane Holm
Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Milice
Bloomington Itteee
RCA B&w
Briggs & Stratton
Larry Noble
2Nd Street
Ade
Mel Bohner
Duane Bockholt
Eldon Kratchmer
Atau AS
Luts
Des Moines, Iowa
Colburn Feed Mill
Sherwin-Williams
Ambrose Auto
RCA
Solid State
Town Hall
Tripoli Town Hall
Tripoli Mercantile
Farmers Store
Tripoli Commercial Club
American Savings Bank
Wm. Ambrose Auto Co
N. R. Ambrose Oil Co
Bergmann Hatchery
Biesterfelt Bros
Bockhaus Barber Shop
Buhr
Chevrolet-Buick Buhr’s DX
Butler-Bremer Mutual Telephone Co
Dan's Skelly Service
E & L Sundries
Fred’s Body Shop
Hasbrouck-Voetmann Lumber Co
D. F. Holm, Insurance
the Hub Interstate Power Co
Tripoli Cafe
Tripoli Feed & Livestock, Inc
Tripoli Food Locker
Tripoli Feed & Grain, Inc
Tripoli Hardware
Tripoli Leader
Tripoli Mercantile Co
Tripoli Plumbing & Heating
Wayside Inn
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