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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1932
Page
3
Tripoli Public Schools present a campus update of classroom activity and events. Faculty and students collaborate on a brief school page covering announcements, student achievements, and upcoming programs at Tripoli.
In a poorly played field, Frederickburg hosts Burg for a return game. Boekhaus pitched most of the game, with Duecker and Bennett handling later innings. The Burg left-handed batters struggled but prevailed 9 to 5 over Fredericksburg in a rough contest.
Umpires Krueger Bennett Scorer Rebholz. Bennett authored the report with base running details from a Tri Poli game. Teams involved include Leet, Tri Poli, and Burg with final counts 6 and 8 respectively.
A classic health ad extols Dr Caldwell's syrup pepsin as a mild stimulant for children and adults. It claims non habit forming laxative effects, helps cleanse clogged bowels without pain, and offers protection against constipation and illness, urging readers to keep a bottle at home.
In a tight college baseball contest, Todd bunts but is called out on a third strike as Tripoli and Marquette play to a 1-0 game. Tripoli scoreless through seven, Marquette pushes across one run in the eighth to claim the victory.
The Camp Fire Girls are preparing a mother and daughter banquet to be hosted at the Bert F. Morf residence Saturday at six o'clock. On Monday evening Edith Bull hosted the girls at her home with games and a lovely lunch served by her mother.
First and second graders under Miss Oleson prepare a band concert for next Wednesday evening May 18 at 8 o'clock in downtown venue. Program details appear on the Leader front page. Students note a Twenty-perfect day party after rain last Friday with Bobby Selck and Jeanett Drewis directing games and Marie Hanff and Mary Jeane Buechele serving lunch and as waitresses.
One week from Wednesday night on May 18 the first and second graders will give a band concert. The band will march at eight o clock through town to the Bank corner and perform on the street between the Bank and the Hub. Students made flower vases as Mothers Day gifts using glass jars, salt flour and water with crepe paper and fold paint. Virgil Borchert is this week’s helper.
Friday's event shifted to a room party due to weather. Students Wendell Diekmann Laverne Boerkman and Orville Schumacher led games while Lucille Everding Beryl Goodenbour Ruth Kroll and Ruth Sassman served lunch. Children prepared Mother Day Booklets and planned Saturday or Sunday celebrations.
A new German gas mask offers an unobstructed view, unlike earlier models that limited the wearer’s field of vision. Soldiers and industrial workers are receiving the masks, which use a tough transparent cellulose material instead of rubber, fabric, or glass, enabling officers and firemen to recognize their men clearly.
Eighteen years ago notes list residents traveling to Waverly for Mrs Meyer's funeral. Rev George W McNary will preach at First Congregational as a candidate. Denver residents Henry Prestien and family visited Readlyn area. Schultz store names John J Kurtz as new manager. May 7 Lutheran wedding of Helena Schroeder to Henry Misxdorf. Market prices from 18 years prior include hogs 7.60, oats 32c, butter 26-30c, eggs 16c, corn 50c. Margaret Nevermann hosted seventh birthday party.
May 1922 items include Mrs. L R Young and Miss Cassie Crittenden leaving for Cedar Rapids for the American Legion Auxiliary convention. Douglas township resident Herman Willbrandt died. Bessie Schwein to Westgate to care for grandfather John Greene ill at Mrs. Agnes Fox's home. William and Fred Garland set to visit Germany to see father and stepmother. F H Bohle of Dayton township injured in a runaway accident, suffering a deep leg gash and shoulder injuries. I Witter of Rockford, Iowa, longtime Tripoli Lum ber yard helper, returned with Mrs. Witter after weekend at home.
May 11 1927 notes show Mr and Mrs George William and children from Oran visiting at Mrs Williams parents Mr and Mrs Wm Krull. John Neuendorf recovering from peritonitis. E G Michael moved stock and fixtures to Johnson and Drape building. Josephine Sien recovering from pneumonia and now able to be about.
Geo H Heideman with Andrew and Frank Carstensen visited Waterloo Wednesday afternoon. Dorothy Struck stayed with her sister Mrs Arthur Hennings near Bremer last week. Will Bergman family spent Sunday at Henry Niemeyer home. Alberta Bergman helped Geo H Heideman with chores Wednesday and Friday. Geo H Heideman, son Howard, and Lavern Schnurstein were Tripoli callers Thursday. Heideman also called on Mary Carstensen. Mrs Herman Plagens and son Reuben were Tuesday guests of Fred Locbs in Tripoli. Will Jahnke family visited Whris Buhr in Tripoli Monday. Mrs Arthur Heine spent Tuesday with Will Jahnke.
In a sharp exchange a character challenges Miss Dundelberg about her name prompting a witty retort that underscores social quirks and gendered expectations in the scene.
Notice to qualified electors of Bremer County Iowa that a primary election will be held at polling places on June 6 1982 polls open 8 am to 8 pm Candidates are to be nominated by Republican and Democratic parties for many offices including US senator governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor treasurer attorney general agriculture railroad commissioner and representatives county offices and township offices Party committeemen and delegates to the county convention will be elected Dated May 7 1982 H J Stumme County Auditor Bremer County Iowa seal
Readlyn residents traveled to Burt Iowa to see the Louis Richman home. Gust Widman of Waterloo called on Readlyn. Moritz Jaschen and family went to Mason City to fetch Hulda after illness. Anetta takes Hulda’s place. Florence and Lena Hesse hosted a quilting party for many ladies. The Stumme family hosted visitors from Waterloo and Klinger. 9th and 10th grade pupils and teachers held a banquet at Joder cafe. Those who guess which way people are going are the born leaders.
A reader quiz lists nine Bible reference questions on social purity and thought life. It probes seventh commandment scope, avoidance duties, handling impurity in professed believers, effects of evil communications, sowing corrupt thoughts, and God’s knowledge of thoughts with guidance on where thoughts should be held and the conditions of acceptance for sinners.
A weekly question and answer list by Rev E F Byers pastor of the Congregational church presents ten prompts with biblical references and answers. The item notes the church motto The church with a welcome and ends with a quip about trains of thought in rapid transit.
A thoughtful historian aims to elevate his account by focusing on overlooked human perspectives and nuanced contexts, avoiding standard war propaganda. He emphasizes analysis over sensationalism to engage readers with the broader implications of conflict.
An old time bladder physic with castor oil like cleansing to drive out impurities and acids causing irritation. BU-KETS five grain tablets offered as a pleasant bladder remedy with a 25 cent test box and money back guarantee after four days if not relieved. Sold by H. H. Sorg, Druggist.
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