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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1934
Page
8
Leader's Large Correspondent Staff compiles a batch of brief items on local doings. Readers learn about varied activities, events, and happenings across towns, with concise notes on individuals, groups, and occasions.
The Frederika daily vacation Bible school began Thursday afternoon July 5 after Ep worth League services. Rev. A W Gable leads a two week program with 8:30 to 11:00 sessions. The faculty includes Ruth Carroll as principal and many instructors. A shower for Mrs Leslie Hagedorn, a mock wedding, a program and picnic supper were among the events. Several local residents and visitors were noted in attendance or greetings as weekly activities continued.
The Winning family reunion gathered in Denver city park on Sunday with about 150 attendees. Pauline Hoppenworth, daughter of Louie Hoppenworth, underwent emergency appendectomy at Mercy hospital in Waverly last week. Marie Bloeser had an appendectomy at Presbyterian hospital in Waterloo. Donald Bolte joined the CCC camp at Lamont last week. Charlotte Preston, with grandparents Hardie of Pierson, spent the weekend with Willard Prestien and wife. the two Miss Prestien are sisters. Mr and Mrs Edward Brett-
Mann of Bensonville Ill visited Brettmann and Mrs Hattie Steege homes for a few days. Rudolph Schneider and family enjoy a week’s visit from Ronald Schneider son of Floyd Schneider and wife in Chicago. Mrs Walker and son Peter of Clarion visiting George H Moeller home this week. Mrs Emma Mohling hosted a ladies gathering honoring her mother Mrs Steege on her birthday.
South of Tripoli residents share a busy Fourth of July with extended families visiting and hosting gatherings. Herman Kuhrt, H H Schmidt, and Edgar relatives hosted and attended meals and birthday observations with multiple families from Waverly, Waterloo, Sumner, Plainfield, and nearby towns. A bountiful dinner hallmarked the day as kin traveled for reunions and shared fare at several homes and a park gathering.
Fremont entries note a surprise anniversary party for Will and Rathe, plus multiple social visits among Rathe, Peters, Nolting, Blasberg, Bast, Sassman, Oltrogge, Ganske, Richards and Pape families. Weekend trips to Monona and Tripoli are recorded, with several relatives staying about a week and attending gatherings.
Mr and Mrs Werner Westendorf hosted guests at Waterloo on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Henry Klemp and daughter Phyllis visited the Henry Schneer home Tuesday evening. Lawrence and Raymond Block called at the Henry Klemp home Monday evening.
Summer telegram: families from Spring Fountain gather to celebrate birth days at George Kuepker Jr’s home. Edwin Kirchmann of Bellglade Florida dies in an auto accident aged 22, burial in Florida. Selma Moehla returns from sister Louie Meyer’s visit. Several locals attend Fourth of July picnic at Chapin’s Grove and visit relatives in nearby towns. Appendicitis surgery for Mrs. Herman Stahlhut. she is recovering. Various local residents visit, dine, or travel between farms and towns including Meyer, Kirchmann, and Stahlhut families.
Granddaughter Gwendolyn Volker from Cedar Rapids visited Earl Meyer’s home on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ford Meyer spent the evening with Mr and Mrs Henry Volker. Mr and Mrs Chas Thompson and daughters were guests for Thursday at Waverly.
Buck Creek residents enjoyed Fourth of July visits at several homes including the Rettigs Griners and Somme rfield families. A surprise birthday party for Mrs Sell drew many friends. Attendees later joined the orphans' home picnic at Waverly and the funeral of Henry Specht, sr., in Sumner. The Schweer home observed Mrs Schweer's birthday anniversary.
A teacher rushes to the playground after a cry to find Billy had taken Fred's orange. Jimmie, calmly eating the fruit, reveals he is the lawyer, explaining the incident and ending with a clever twist.
County Seat News items note Charley Russell resigning from the council. Miss Catherine Terry and Clarence Welcher wed July 4 by Rev V C Oltrogge. Welcher to live in town, where he works at the Tourist cafe. Welcher known as a skilled ball pitcher. Rose Mary Sager of Waterloo vacationing with grandmother Mrs W H Brechner. Mr and Mrs Walter Veecks welcome a baby boy at Mercy hospital July 4. Verla Mooney of Oelwein visits grandmother Mary Mooney before returning home. Mike McCoy remains ill and hospital bound. Mrs Eva Duncan of Oklahoma to California with Mrs Margaret Ellsworth, long-time Waverly resident, to reside in the West. Helen Zoller recovering from goitre operation. Waverly Firemen and families picnic at gun club grounds. weather unsettled, plan to attend supper at fire hall. Mr and Mrs Mat Gruben and Mr and Mrs Merle Gruben travel to Ely Minnesota for a summer visit. Bring printing needs to Leader office.
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