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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1931
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane argues air power shrinks the world while Post and Gatty signal crossing the Atlantic and predict future airplane traffic. A young woman’s death by self destruction highlights social ills tied to drugs and bootleg liquor, while Mussolini’s 1926 crackdown pummels the Mafia, imprisoning hundreds and eradicating its influence, suggesting a stronghand leader could fix gang problems.
Editor presents what 1931 graduates say about careers and success. They value starting strong and sustaining achievement over quick advancement. Discussions span future air power, space travel, and money as power, with forecasts of high altitude warfare and moon travel.
The League of St Pataws Evangelical Church invites everyone to an ice cream social on the church lawn Tuesday evening July 7. All are welcome to attend this community event hosted by church members.
A marriage of interest in Frederika was solemnized Wednesday, June 24, at the First Baptist church in Fredericksburg, Iowa. Miss Leola Barker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Barker, and Clarence Dease were united in matrimony by Rev. Carl Spieker. The ceremony featured a double ring rite with a vocal program and Lohengrin’s Bridal Chorus. Guests numbered about forty, with a two course dinner at the Black and White cafe. The couple will reside on the Barker farm near Fredericksburg.
Miss Mildred Wilkins daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. I. Wilkins of Oelwein and Hollis N. Hunt son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hunt of Sumner wed at the bride’s home in a single ring ceremony officiated by Rev. D. I. Hammond. Attendants included Miss Florence Hotchkin and Wilbur Bethel. The couple planned a New York City honeymoon while Hunt pursues a Columbia University master’s degree.
The regular weekly band concert shifts to Friday evening because July 4 falls on Saturday. Most businesses close after 9 30 a m Saturday July 4 and stay shut the rest of the day while restaurants and recreation parlors stay open all day.
To stripe furniture start with a wide brush to lay down the desired color across the trim area. Let the color dry then apply painter’s tape along the edges. Paint the rest of the piece, allow to dry, and finally remove the tape to reveal a sharp stripe where the base color remains hidden beneath.
Remodeling on the north side of the Oltrogge building, the old Schuitz structure, is underway to ready it for Henry Matthiesen, owner of the White Star Billiard Parlor. The move will occur by month’s end as the Notdorf owned site is vacated.
Mr and Mrs Gustave Boeckman celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary with eight neighboring families visiting Thursday evening June 25. Music and visiting formed the entertainment and a luncheon was served by the ladies. The couple enjoyed a pleasant evening.
Base on balls and fielding miscues highlighted a Dunkerton win over Dunkerton foes. Grinell Rourke Belknap Krueger Holmes doubled, Magee hit by pitch, Krueger struck out Shell twice. Tri Poli Dunkerton and league standings show Fredericksburg leading. Nashua Readlyn Waverly Tripoli Duke. Sunday games scheduled include Nashua at Tripoli and Dunkerton at Waverly.
Prospective brides and grooms are urged to obtain licenses before July 4 as the new law becomes effective. Licenses issued before July 4 remain valid any time, while after July 4 a five day waiting period applies after application before issuance and ceremony. An application in one county may be used in any county.
Mr and Mrs William Bucholz entertained their children grandchildren and a few relatives at their home Sunday afternoon and at a birthday supper to commemorate the birthday of Mrs Bucholz The guests were Mr and Mrs Ernest Moeller Mr and Mrs Will Moeller of this city Mr and Mrs Henry Drewis and Mr and Mrs Herman Bucholz and families of near Siegel and Mr and Mrs W G Carstensen of Waverly
The Schmidt family expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy and help during the illness and death of their mother and grandmother, Mrs. Schmidt.
Rev. C. G. Gerlach pastor of St. Pauls Lutheran Siegel was honored with a surprise service on June 28 marking the 25th anniversary of his ordination. Bishops and pastors joined, with gifts and a reception to follow in the church basement. Gerlach, who came to the United States in 1902, has served at several Lutheran congregations before twenty years at Siegel.
High temperatures topping 100 degrees for eight days without rain have devastated crops, pastures, gardens, and lawns across the region. Corn, oats, bluegrass, and potatoes show widespread damage while farmers rely on hay and altered work hours. rendering plants report increased dead-animal handling due to heat.
Family members from Meyer and Platte clans gathered Sunday June 20 at the tourist park in Waverly for a heat swollen reunion. Attendees included Mrs Conrad Meyer, Fred Klammer, Henry Frye and Nora, Herman Meyer Sr and Jr and families, plus numerous Mesr Platte relatives from Readlyn Readlyn Sumner and Waterloo among others, sharing visiting and a feast.
Andrew I. Hesse of Shell Rock aged 22 wed Ruth F. Cutler of Waverly aged 19. Donald J. Betz of Waterloo aged 21 married Gertrude H. Colvin of Waterloo aged 18. Stanley S. Severson of Waterloo aged 21 to Grace E. Baker of Cedar Falls aged 20. Ralph D. Needham of Perry aged 24 to Ethel P. Hohanshelt of Perry aged 22.
A reader recalls placing a mark on a railroad lunch counter sandwich edge and finding it still there two years later after being half renewed. The claim reflects quirky persistence of a simple object and the humor of a long odds anecdote from Woman's Home Companion.
Readlyn special notes Mr and Mrs John Tiedt Jr were surprised Sunday evening by about 60 relatives as they returned from a ride. Guests enjoyed a progressive 500 party with prizes won by Arnold Tiedt and Mrs F L Streitler while Henry Koelling and Mrs Fred Kimball had low honors. Erna Ashbrenner of Sumner baked the wedding cake and the family served lunch late.
A Saturday blaze in Spencer wrecked twenty three stores and damaged sixteen others in the business section. An explosion followed when a sparkler lit fireworks in a drug store, injuring the owner's son and halting communications as the town fought the fire with limited water and blasting to halt spread. Loss on buildings and stocks runs near two million. plans to rebuild fire proof business blocks are underway.
H J Hankner invites customers to call for Sunday ice by nine o'clock and will be at the ice house each Sunday morning to fill orders.
The home of Mr H C Schnadt of this city hosted a large Sunday family reunion in honor of his son and wife Mr and Mrs Henry Schnadt of St Petersburg Florida and his sister Mrs Sophia Meyer of Elgin Hl Dinner and supper were prepared by the ladies. Relatives from this vicinity including Bernard Schnadt Theodore Kasemeier Will Sehnadt Will Moeller Edwin Kasemeier Erwin Voelker Will Rieck Theodore Stahlhut Leslie Sell Art Herman and others joined guests Engel Warneke Minnie Stumme and Herman Mathhias of Readlyn attended.
Mrs. Wilhelmina Marie Elizabeth Schmidt aged 92, longtime Bremer County pioneer and Tripoli resident, died June 30 at 12:40 a m after six weeks of illness. Born December 12, 1888 in Germany, she married John Schmidt in 1858 and the couple immigrated to America, later settling on a Bremer County farm before moving to Tripoli. Survived by son Charles, daughter-in-law, granddaughter, great grandson, and many friends. Funeral set for July 2 with services at St Peter's Evangelical Church and burial in Fremont Cemetery.
About four thousand people gathered for the Chickasaw county farm bureau dairy day picnic at Fredericksburg last Thursday. Elmer Steece, Fredericksburg, led the day’s program. An industrial parade opened the event followed by a speech from Governor Dan Turner on tax revision and economic issues, urging citizen action. In the afternoon Tripoli and Fredericksburg played baseball at Fredericksburg, with Tripoli losing 9 to 1.
Readlyn restaurateur G. Joder of Hudson has purchased the stock and fixtures of William H. Bremnan and taken possession. R. G. Guenther moved his garage equipment into Schneider sash and door fixtures. J. A. Bloker, who ran a grocery in the Kurtt building, closed his shop and will move unsold stock to Waterloo where he bought a store. Mrs. Fred H. Mohling will entertain her Missionary society July 8.
Mrs Marion Schell of this city married Arthur P Long of Williamsburg at Trinity Methodist church Cedar Rapids on June 20. The couple's reception at the Y M C A followed the ceremony with ten in attendance including family members Schell Long and Kehlenbeck. The bride a Waverly High School and Cornell College alumna and Iowa State University nursing graduate works at University Hospital Iowa City. The groom, son of A P Long, is a medical student at the University of Iowa and intern at the hospital.
Erwin C. Hardwig son of Mr and Mrs O Hardwig wed Miss Pearl Quade of Charles City last Monday afternoon June 22 at St Pauls Lutheran church. Rev Prot tengeier of Charles City officiated. Attendants were Beatrice Quade and O Hardwig. A reception followed at the groom's parents home. The couple will live in Charles City. The bride is employed as a stenographer in the Charles City county attorney office. The groom is Floyd County attorney after graduating from Town University law school.
John Harrington and Veronica Michor were married at St Marys church in the early morning ceremony officiated by Rev T R Collins. The bride wore pale blue silk and carried sweet peas and pink roses. Attendants were Agnes Harrington and Michael Michor. A wedding breakfast followed at A K Fettkether home and a noon dinner for nearly a hundred at the Michor residence. The couple, daughter of Anton and Mrs Michor and son of John Harrington and his wife, will reside in the city.
Miss Alma Giesler of Finchford and Ed Judas of this city wed at St Pauls Lutheran parsonage Cedar Falls on Thursday afternoon June 18. The couple will reside at Readlyn with the groom’s parents. The bride is a daughter of Henry and Mrs Giesler Finchford who has taught in Black Hawk and Bremer counties. The groom is a son of Chris and Mrs Judas Readlyn and works for Carl Rasmussen Son in this city, commuted to Readlyn for the drive back and forth.
Robert Hubbard, 28, of What Cheer Iowa, committed suicide at the city fair grounds Saturday morning. An employee assisting at the race horse barns, Hubbard had suffered tuberculosis for months. In extreme heat and illness he used a shotgun placed at the back of his head, triggering it with a stove poker. He was found dead by a fellow worker and transported home for burial.
Sunday trip to Guttenberg by Isaak Walton club members ends with Sk A Schiefelbein suffering a heat prostration. Taken home ill, a doctor found a very high fever and ordered immediate care. Continued on page 6.
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