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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1932
Page
8
Shower and social visits in Potter Siding area
A Dynamo of local residents attended the shower for Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Beisner and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Detterding at Denver hall Tuesday night. Several families visited, celebrated birthdays, and shared meals as neighbors and relatives from Potter Siding and Tripoli area joined in the social gatherings.
Silence the Best Encourager in Buck Creek News
Buck Creek notes list Sunday and Monday social calls among residents of Sumner and nearby homes including the Tegtmeier Sell Zell Wesker Meier and Erhart households. Funeral attendance for Rev. John Groening at Waverly referenced with many local attendees. An anonymous closing quote remarks that silence can be both encourager and exasperation when the listener does not hear.
Euphrasia O'Rourke to receive nurse degree at Mercy hospital
Miss Euphrasia O Rourke formerly of Frederika graduates from Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids and will be awarded her registered nurse degree at the hospital chapel Monday May 30 starting at eight o'clock in the morning. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs E L O Rourke of Waterloo. Local items note birthdays visits school picnic and community news in Frederika and nearby towns.
Local Social News Highlights Guests and Celebrations
Rev and Mrs K Pfeiffer returned from Jerusalem and Palestine. Miss Lenoa Bunger came home for summer vacation after completing a year at Arlington public schools and was re-elected for next year. Several residents visited relatives and attended a twenty fifth wedding anniversary surprise party for Mr and Mrs Herman Lahman with a short talk by Rev C G Gerlach and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Pfeiffer
Jerusalem
Palestine
Lenoa Bunger
August Bunger
Miss Bunger
Arlington
Carl Schwemm
G. Gerlach
Theo. Bock
John Bahlman
Hedwig
Helen Gerlach
Will Grebien
Erna Fasse
Margaret Schwemm
Conrad Meyer
Herman Brase
Carl Heberling
Near Artesian
Carl Miller
Zenovia Henning
John Henning
C. G. Gerlach
John Groening
Waverly
Herman Lahman
When Silence Is Golden Boston Transcript Quote
A brief humorous note cites a Boston Transcript line about a borrowed dollar at a wake. The exchange shows Pat and Mike quipping over the borrowed money, highlighting social tone and period humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Boston Transcript
Willing remark on marriage and prospects quoted
A Montreal Star excerpt features a speaker claiming his daughter can attract a husband through beauty and intellect. A response suggests many couples begin modestly, highlighting societal views on courtship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal Star
Ellen Louise Weibbrodt Born At St Johns Church
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Weibbrodt was christened Ellen Louise Sunday at St. John's Lutheran Church. Rev E H Boeckmann officiated with sponsors John Pries and Eleanora Pries. The paper also notes upcoming St John’s mission festival with services and speakers, plus local society notes.
Birthday Gatherings and Local News in Artesian
Relatives and friends gathered at E. H. Schroeder home in Denver Sunday to celebrate the birthday. J. C. Huck and son Art visited Chas. Hagemenn home in Westgate. Funeral held for Rev. Greaning in Waverly Monday. Clarence Detering and Clarence Beisner couples visited Ervin Hay. Jefferson No. 1 school closed Friday with a picnic. R. C. Platte hosted a birthday at his home. Pries family attended baby christening at Wm. Weisbrot home in Denver. Mrs. Pries and Miss Elnora Pries sponsors. A man with daily work leftover is happy yet rarely realizes it. The cheery cobbler is not in the shoemaker class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Schroeder
Denver
Mr. Schroeder
J. C. Huck and
Art
Chas. Hagemenn
Westgate
Greaning
Waverly
Clarence Deterding
Clarence Beisner
Ervin Hay
School of Jefferson No. 1
Teh
R. C. Platte
John Pries
Wm. Weisbrot
Church Notes Sermon and Activities at Morning Worship
Morning worship at 10 o'clock with topic The Soul Life of a Nation. Sabbath school at 9 o'clock with classes for all ages and a Bible class for married folks. Y P S C E at 8 p m Topic Why should we pray in church basement Thursday at 2 o'clock Hostesses Mrs F Warnke and Mrs M W Bennett. Choir rehearsal Thursday night at 8 o'clock Important rehearsal and a quote about business and soul. The church with a welcome Come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Byers
Ladies’ Aid
F. Warnke
M. W. Bennett
Memorial service at St John’s Lutheran with Legion aid
St John’s Lutheran led by Pastor Hanff holds Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and an English language memorial service at 10:00 a.m. The American Legion and Auxiliary will attend. Choirs practice Thursday evening. Vacation Bible School operates daily 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Hanff
American Legion
St. Peter's Evangelical Church Service Times
Sunday school at 9 and divine service at 10. Ladies' aid Friday afternoon. Men's choir Friday evening. Invitation to worship from Pastor K. Koehler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Divine Service
Ladies’ Aid
Bremer and Waverly visitors share weekend at Bremer homes
Sunday gatherings brought Warren Tows residents and neighbors to Bremer as Rev L O Walper planned English services for May 29. Arthur Hennings broke his right hand cranking a car. he was rushed to Mercy hospital and returned home Tuesday. Families from Tripoli Waverly Readlyn and Nashville shared visits and illness notes during the week.
Obituary for Mrs. Johanna Peters of Readlyn and Tripoli
Mrs. Johanna Peters, born December 7, 1836 in Meklenburg Germany, died May 18, 1932 at age 95 years. Survived by two daughters, three sons, a sister, 16 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. Funeral May 20 at Tripoli home and St Matthews Readlyn. Burial in St Matthews cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naperville
Ill
Peters
John
Readlyn
Herman
Christ Brockmann
H. C. Detterding
Tripoli
Carolina Hise
St. Matthews’ Church
Meyer
St. Matthews’ Cemetery
Bremer Heines Mark 45th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Heine celebrated forty five years of marriage with a surprise gathering in Bremer hall. Forty five families attended a supper with yellow and green decor, lilac and bridal wreath stage backdrop, music and a mock wedding. A silver purse was given to the couple as a remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Heine
Bremer Hall
Heine
Ben Edwards
Waterloo
Art Rucker
Fred Hildebrandt
R. F. Thiemann
Tripoli
Will Heidemann
Mr. Heidemann
Floyd Fellows
Irving Ams
Gladys Pope
West Union
Amos McDonald
Herman Vas
Albert Sunk
Spring Fountain Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Conrad Wilharm visited in Henry Kiichmanns home Friday evening. Harry and Lee Meyer and Marion and Max Hill attended the senior party at Sumner Friday evening. Alberta Meyer spent a few days last week in Earl Meyers home. Mr and Mrs Lee Hill with Arthur Robbins left for Clarion for the illness of the ladies father. Mr and Mrs Albert Reick and sons visited Otto Reick home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Herbert Bodermann and Mr and Mrs Albert Reick and sons spent Friday evening in Louie Meyers home. Mr and Mrs John Struck and daughters visited Fred Meyer Friday evening. Anna Meyer spent a few days with her sister Mrs Earl Meyer and family. She returned home Sunday evening. A large number attended the Walther League Rally Sunday at Spring Fountain church. Mr and Mrs Earl Meyer and children, Mr and Mrs Joby Struck and daughters and Alberta Laura Meyer attended the beden laureate exercises Sunday evening at Sumner. Mr and Mrs Earl Meyer were pleasantly surprised last Sunday afternoon May 22 when relatives came to remind them of their 2nd wedding anniversary. Those present were Mr and Mrs Will Meyer and family, Mr and Mrs John Struck and daughter, Mr and Mrs Rudy Warneke, Mr and Mrs George Meyer and children, Mr and Will Buhr and children, Mrs Will Sell and family, Mr and Mrs Albert Erhardt and Ahoy and Laura Meyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rosenow
Sumner
August Tegtmeier
John Sell
Ed Rader
Fred Zell
John Seehase
Herman Zell
Ed Wesker
Emma Meier
John Groening
Waverly
Geo. Meier
Herman Schneider
Albert Erhart
Albert Westendorf
Oran
Wm. Schnadt
Otto Buhr
Wm. Weibbrodt
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Ellen Louise
John Pries
Eleanora Pries
E. H. Boeckmann
Missouri Synod
Koch
Hampton
C. Hesse
Eldora
Ladies’ Aid
Herman Brandt
Luther League
Groening
William Wente
St. Francis Hospital
Stuart VanDorn
Lefty Flood
Bertha Thicking
Denver
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Lorraine Swenson
St. Paul
Alta Maude Williams
Fred Becker
Marshalltown
State Center
Iowa
7Th Street
Becker
Ernest Steege
Rudolph Guenther
John Hue
Des Moines
Hue
Los Angeles
Emelda Diekmann
Bath Packing Company
Waterloo
Thimble Bee
Carl Rohrssen
Ralph
Clifford Clements
Broadlawns Hospital
Cora Rohrssen
William Mohling
Fredericksburg
Darline Brandt
Albert Brandt
Erwin Mohling
Paul
Williams
Rosalie
Rochester
Minn
Williard Prestien
Pierson
Mrs. Prestien
Grandma Hall
Deloris
Vinton
Martha Hall
Conrad Wilharm
Henry Kiichmann
Harry
Lee Meyer
Marion
Max Hill
Alberta Meyer
Earl Meyer
Lee Hill
Arthur Robbins
Clarion
Albert Reick
Otto Reick
Herbert Bodermann
Louie Meyer
John Struck
Fred Meyer
Anna Meyer
Spring Fountain
Joby
Alberta
Laura Meyer
Beden
Will Meyer
John
Rudy Warneke
George Meyer
Will Buhr
Will Sell
Albert Erhardt
Shorthand Notes on Kiwanis Address and Whispers
Senator Robinson of Arkansas addressed Kiwanis meeting in Little Rock warning about shirkers who expose themselves. A Mrs Smith whispered late night about the baby awake and a man named John responded, signaling tension and secrecy in a domestic moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Robinson
Arkansas
Tle Rock
Smith
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F. E. Bagnard
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L. O. Walper
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Sophia Dettmering
Bert Degelau
Fred Wedemeier
Louie Wedemeier
Louie Flege
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S. Struck and Family
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