Tax burden debate and global fears shape Washington mood
The piece surveys proposed tax hikes under Mellon, warnings about radicals like Nazis and fascists, Japan's air raids on China, and the need for railroad reform. It notes Speaker Garner and a split Senate, the Farm-Labor senator Shipstead, and domestic calls to curb unrest with steady policy, while recounting local Sunday visits of the Droste family.
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Congress
Washington
Garner
Texas
House
Senate
Shipstead
Santa Claus Gets Large Reception in Tripoli
Santa Claus drew more than 600 children in Tripoli last Saturday as he rode through town and stopped at the opera house for a charity movie program. Helpers distributed sacks of candy and peanuts to attendees, with another visit planned for Saturday afternoon December 19 at 2 30, promising more candy and a movie for all children.
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Santa Claus
Tripoli
Mr and Mrs Rhode host social evening in Frederika
Frederika correspondent reports Mr and Mrs K H Rhode entertained a group at their home Saturday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Allen of Waterloo, Mr and Mrs John Ambrose of Saude, Mr and Mrs August Bremer of Williams town, Mr and Mrs Claude Carroll, Mr and Mrs Sydney Mooney, Mr and Mrs A T Gray and Miss Lolabelle Pemall. First prize in 500 went to Mrs Ambrose and Mrs Carroll. Refreshments were served.
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K. H. Rhode
Fred Allen
Waterloo
John Ambrose
Saude
August Bremer
Williamstown
Claude Carroll
Sydney Mooney
A. T. Gray
Lolabelle Pemall
Frederika
Ambrose
Carroll
Rhode
Adell Leach
Frank
New Hampton
Charles Golding
S. J. Mooney
and . Mooey
Lela Leach
Evelyn
Fredericksburg
Robert McDonald
C. C
Fred Bergman
Holm
Lloyd
Minerva
Seth McGee
Carol
Jennie Hale
Local social notes from Waterloo and surrounding area
Waterloo visitors include Mrs. Bertha Lewis and others while families from Sumner Cedar Falls Fredericksburg and Clarksville are noted for brief calls dinners and visits. People travel to Fayette and Fredericksburg for social gatherings hosted by local residents.
Frederika Ladies To Serve Supper at Bazaar
In Frederika Special the Social Hour ladies announce a holiday bazaar supper to be held Friday in the church basement. Menu includes Virginia baked ham, fish dish, potatoes with brown gravy, beef welish, pickles, baked beans, apple salad, pie, rolls and butter, and coffee.
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Frederika
Virginia
Iowa Farm Homes Rated Among Best in Nation
Iowa farm homes are among the best improved in the nation and Iowa farmers lead the U S in telephones on farms and total telephones. They top the nation in automobiles per farm, rank third in farm motors, and first in gasoline stationary engines. Illinois leads Iowa in tractors. Texas shows high car totals but lower percentage. The census notes widespread electrification in California and near the Great Plains, with Iowa strong in water piped to homes and road improvements, yet motor truck ownership remains modest.
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Iowa
United States
California
Illinois
North Central States
Texas
North Central
Wisconsin
Towa
West North Central
Mrs P A Goodenbour Celebrates Birthday
Sunday December 13 marked the birthday of Mrs P A Goodenbour. Relatives and friends gathered at her south town home for an afternoon and evening of visiting and a birthday supper. Attendees included Mr and Mrs C H Eichmann, Mrs Bertha Lewis and Chris Segebarth, both of the city, Mr and Mrs Frank Eichmann and daughter of Readlyn, and Mr and Mrs August Schneider and family of Waterloo.
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Bertha Lewis
P. A. Goodenbour
Arnold Duecker
Randolph Goodenbour
Waterloo
Alfred Rohrssen
Earl
Sumner
F. H. Bockhaus
Alice Krueger
Cedar Falls
Lorenz
B. F. Morf
Janette
Fredericksburg
Henry Maschmeyer
F. A. Blanchard
Roy Chadwick
Harold Scroggy
Luanna
J. J. Chadwick
H. W. Krueger
E. C. Claus
Mary Ruth
Marian Spencer
Clarksville
Fayette
G. C. Mirick
C. H. Eichmann
Chris Segebarth
Frank Eichmann
Readlyn
August Schneider
Church in Leroy Township Closes
Rev Athenstadt who has pastored the German Evangelical church of Leroy township for two years will return to Holland Iowa and lead the Evangelical church there Owing to the small membership the Leroy church is closed for the present at least
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Athenstadt
Leroy Township
Holland
Iowa
Leroy Church
Stegeman Chosen City Health Physician
At the board of health meeting Dr A M Stegeman was appointed to the office of city health physician for the coming year.
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DR. Stegeman
Board of Health
A. M. Stegeman
City Health
Schroeder and Kuker Tie The Knot At Warren Church
Henry W. Schroeder married Miss Ella Kuker in St. Pauls Lutheran church Warren township on Tuesday December 8 Rev Melchert officiating The bride daughter of August Kuker of 30 miles west of Tripoli The groom son of Henry Schroeder Leroy township farmer After a wedding trip to Wisconsin and Illinois the couple will reside on the bride’s parents farm\\u000a
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Henry W. Schroeder
Ella Kuker
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Warren Township
Melchert
August Kuker
Tripoli
Henry Schroeder
Leroy Township
Patusky Loses To Worm In Weekend Wrestling Card At Opera House
Grundy Center wrestler Carl Patusky fell to Harry Orm of Boyd after the first fall in a Saturday night bout at the opera house. Oelwein’s Dudley beat Tom Moore in a lively match, Schwerin stopped Ed Olejniczak in four rounds, and Buck Harris defeated Edgar Albright in a four round exhibition. Harris soon left town with his family, while Tripoli boxing and wrestling will continue under C J Kimbal and Roland Drewis with a new bill to come.
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Carl Patusky
Grundy Center
Harry Orm
Boyd
Opera House
Patusky
Worm
Tommy Moore
Iron Man
Dudley
Oelwein
Moore
R. Schwerin
Ed Olejniczak
Sch
Tripoli
C. J. Kimbal
Roland Drewis
Kimbal
Drewis
Stores to Stay Open Evenings Through Christmas
Beginning Thursday evening Tripoli stores will stay open after hours until Christmas. The practice follows prior years to help shoppers who cannot visit during the day.
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Tripoli
Church Notes Morning Worship and Cantata Schedule
Morning worship at 11 o clock with a sermon titled The Deliverer. Bible School at 10 o’clock for all ages. Cantata The Star of Bethlehem at 7 45 p m. Ladies’ Aid Thursday 2 30, sandwiches and coffee served. Children’s practice Thursday after school. Knights of Christian Service boys meet in the church basement at 7 o’clock Thursday. Choir final cantata rehearsal Thursday at 8 o’clock. Everyone urged to attend. The church welcomes all.
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Bible School
Knights of Christian Service
St Johns Lutheran Announces Services and Choir Bazaar
St John s Lutheran lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m and divine service at 10 30 a m in German with the Bible emphasis The Christmas program rehearsal starts Sunday at 1 30 p m Junior choir meets Thursday at 7 p m and senior choir at 8 p m The senior choir bazaar occurs in Buhr s garage Saturday afternoon and evening All are invited to attend
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Buhr
St Peters Ev Church Service Schedule
Sunday School at 9 30 Divine Service at 10 30 Sunday School practice at 1 30 All the children should be there Men s choir Friday evening Pastor Koehler leads the church in St Peter s Ev Church notices outline the weekly schedule and exhort parishioners to attend services and youth activities.
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K. K. Koehler
Declamatory Union High 10 to Hold Contest at Opera House
The annual junior high declamatory contest in Tripoli public schools, set for Friday evening December 18, lists ten finalists in dramatic and humorous divisions. Participants include Darlene Buls in Thrush, Lois Frese in The Lilac Lady, Phyllis Hankner in Taking Joy Home, Alice Kuker in Teachers Are Funny, Lillian Rohrssen in The Greatest Gift, Clifford Eichmann in The Little Shaver, Oscar Gerlach in Johnny Hears the Contest, Kathryn Klein in Peter Projects, Howard Rebholz in Prince Hogboom's Funeral, and Mildred Sassman in War in the Nursery. Grade-numbered musical numbers and Santa-themed pieces will complement the program. Mrs. C. D. Hileman of Maynard will judge the event.
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Tripoli Public
Opera House
Thrush
Darlene Buls
Lois Frese
Phyllis Hankner
Alice Kuker
Lillian Rohrssen
the Little Shaver
Clifford Eichmann
Johnny
Oscar Gerlach
Peter Projects
Kathryn Klein
Prince Hogboom
Howard Rebholz
Mildred Sassman
Santa
Santa Claus
The
Herald Angels
Snow Brigade
Judge Edwards to Hold Court in Waverly Monday
Waverly report states Judge M F Edwards of Parkersburg will be in Waverly Monday December 21 around 10 am to handle court matters. The next term opens January 11 and several petitions have been filed including Lang vs Lemke for guardian appointment, Bergen Lumber Co vs Farnham for $164.67, and Brinkman vs Brinkman a divorce action with custody requests.
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Waverly
M. F. Edwards
Parkersburg
J. H. Schwabe
Edward
Schwabe
Plaintiff
F. Brinkman
Leota Brinkman
Arben L. Young
Duck That Was Shot Banded in Michigan
A mallard killed by Russell Meyers and Harrison Parrott was found to be banded by W Ferguson in Muskegon Michigan on April 5 1931. The article notes widespread duck and songbird banding across North America and traces movements to Central America and Trinidad. This marks the first known recent instance of a banded duck being killed locally.
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Russell Meyers
Harrison Parrott
Bureau of Biological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
W. Ferguson
Muskegon
Michigan
Central America
Trinidad
Entertain Friends at Pearl Bathke Birthday Party
Monday evening Pearl Bathke entertained fourteen of her friends at a birthday party. The group included Dahlia Krueger Arline Fink Margaret Eichmann Elvera Kelling Marie Geffert Irene Schlichting Irene Moeller Margaret Webrand Herman Sien Lorraine Schwein Orval Harmening James Bennett Stanley Koch and Andreas Kasemeier Jr. They played games then shared lunch. The guest of honor received many gifts and well wishes.
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Pearl Bathke
Dahlia Krueger
Arline Fink
Margaret Eichmann
Elvera Kelling
Marie Geffert
Irene Schlichting
Irene Moeller
Margaret Webrand
Herman Sien
Lorraine Schwein
Orval Harmening
James Bennett
Stanley Koch
Andreas Kasemeier, Jr
Pearl
Mrs Chris Winning Birthday Dinner Held
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Winning hosted a six o clock dinner Friday December 11 in honor of Mrs Winning s birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Will Haase Frederika Mr and Mrs Leslie Vogt and daughters Marlyn and Joan northwest of town and Mrs F H Harmening and son Orval of this city. The evening featured cards and visiting.
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Chris Winning
E H Hanson Dies At Home In St Paul
E H Hanson died at his St Paul home on December 13 after a brief pneumonia illness. He was 64, survived by daughter Alice, sister Nellie McCulloch, and his late wife Anna. Short services were held, with burial in Granite Falls beside his wife and son Herbert. Hanson long worked as a salesman in a local store owned by his brother in law John Warner and was active in the community. Mr and Mrs W H Warner attended the funeral.
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W. H. Warner
E. H. Hanson
Mr. Hanson
Alice
Anna Hanson
Nellie McCulloch
Janesville
Wis
St. Paul
Maynard
Minnesota
Granite Falls
Herbert
Hanson
Ohn Warner
Anna Loveland
F. C. Hildebrandt
Christmas Cantata At Tripoli Congregational Church
The Tripoli Congregational church choir will perform The Star of Bethlehem on Sunday evening December 20 at 7 45. An offering will be taken. The article lists soprano alto tenor and bass members and soloists, with Dr E C Claus as trombone soloist and Rev E K Byers as director.
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Congregational Church
Tripoli
Fred Klein
Archie Schrader
E. F. Byers
Alice Krueger
B. B. Bennett
H. J. Frese
Alwin Maurer
Glenn Byers
Russell Meyers
Louis Horsley
M. W. Bennett
W. H. Warner
A. M. Stegeman
Harley Sorg
J. A. Hale
Charles Smith
E. C. Claus
Conrad Otterstetter
EK. F. Byers
Surprise anniversary party for Mr and Mrs J Struck
Spring Fountain correspondent notes Mr and Mrs John Struck were surprised last Sunday as relatives and friends gathered to honor their seventh wedding anniversary on December 14. The evening featured visiting and playing 500 with high honors awarded to Theo Stahlhut and consolation to Emil Steege amid a long list of attendees and families.
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Spring Fountain
John Struck
Theo. Stahlhut
Emil Steege
Ford Meyer
Earl Meyer
John Lawton
Alvin Sommer
Storing Funeral Held At Horton In Plainfield Iowa
Funeral for Frank A. Storing at Horton Baptist church conducted by Rev Arthur van Benschoten. He died at his farm home northeast of town after a year of declining health. Former Polk township trustee and school director, he ran for county supervisor last election. Born 66 years ago in Oregon, he moved to Bremer County at age seven. Survived by son Clarence of Nashua and daughter Lena May at home.
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Plainfield
Iowa
Frank A. Storing
Here
Horton Baptist Church
Arthur van Benschoten
Storing
Polk Township
Oregon
Bremer County
Clarence
Nashua
Lena May
Christmas Program at Chapin School Freemont 1
Freemont No 1 hosts a Christmas program at the Chapin school on Friday evening December 18 at eight o'clock. Lunch will be served after the program. Everybody welcome. Leona Keough Schrader, teacher.
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Chapin School
Fremont No. 1
Leona Keough Schrader
St John's Lutheran Choir Bazaar and Food Sale
Members of St. John's Lutheran choir hold a bazaar and food sale at the H. H. Buhr garage Saturday December 19 in the afternoon and evening. Hot chicken sandwiches doughnuts and coffee will be served.
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St. John’s Lutheran Choir
H. H. Buhr
Mrs Esther Stevenson Dies at 33 in City
Mrs Esther Stevenson aged 33 died at her uncle J W Smiths home after about eighteen months of cancer suffering. She is survived by father Bert Steele of Denver Colorado, brother Glenn Steele of Sioux City, grandmother Mrs Flora Wood and uncle J W Smith. Funeral held at Kaiser Chapel with Rev Herbert Temple officiating and burial beside her uncle in Allison cemetery.
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Esther Stevenson
J. W. Smith
Kaiser Chapel
Herbert Temple
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Allison, Own
Death of Miss Kate Healy of Waterloo
Waverly friends announce the death of Miss Kate Healy aged 81 in Waterloo on Monday evening December 14 after a long cancer battle. She formerly lived in this city and is survived by a sister Mrs Will Benson of Waterloo and a brother Joe Healy of Boone. Funeral services will be at St John s Catholic Church in Waterloo Wednesday morning and the body will be brought here for burial in St Mary s cemetery.
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Waverly
Kate Healy
Waterloo
Healy
Will Benson
Joe Healy
Boone
St. John’s Catholic Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Fund drive for welfare work among unemployed starts
Soliciting for funds to be used for welfare work among the unemployed was started this morning and it is reported that people are responding very generously to the cause. All homes and business district will be canvassed, and people are asked to donate five per cent of their wages or income for one month.
Benefit Recital by Miss Bonnie Miller Pupils
Miss Bonnie Miller who gives dancing lessons will present her pupils in a benefit recital next Wednesday evening at the high school auditorium. The program includes tap toe and acrobatic dancing with mostly local children from the area.
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Bonnie Miller
Waterloo
Injured in Fall Confined to Bed After Sprain
Mrs. P. A. Fosselmann, long invalid after strokes, fell at home and sprained a limb badly, leaving her bedridden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Fosselmann
Local notices and obituaries mixed with social news
Mrs. W. G. Nafus travels to Horton due to brother Frank Storing's critical illness and death at 66, with funeral and burial in Horton. Other items note confirmations in Waterloo, illness recovery at the Independent Republican office, burials of Rev. Henry Wendt’s wife, and travels of relatives. The Fortnightly club hosted a dinner and bridge, births announced in Waterloo and Mercy hospital, a Legion boxing match fundraiser, and local societal moves and visits.
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