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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1934
Page
3
Correspondents report a quiet rural community scene as Will Knief moves to the country with his family. Neighbors, relatives, and friends gather for farewell, with various locals noted as visiting or hosting, and several small events documented across the region.
A long list recaps birthday anniversaries and gatherings in Potter Siding and nearby areas. Names include Redies Struck Propp Bahlmann Bremer and many others with meals, visits, and toasts noted. Also reports on a sixth birthday and local weddings, hospital visits, and home gatherings by various families. A London watchdog parrot defended a home from thieves, drawing blood and scaring intruders, with burglars later explaining the attack in court. Senator Sorghum quips about saving oil for speeches.
The life story of Judge John W. Gwynne, Republican candidate for Congress in the Third Iowa District, portrays a poor boy who rose through hard work and education. Born in Iowa County, orphaned at seventeen, he pursued law, served in the 88th Division in France, became Municipal Court judge, then three term County Attorney. Known for fairness, efficiency, and defenders of the common people, he also champions Boy Scout work and youth mentorship.
Mrs Fred Britzman and daughter Helen and Mr and Mrs Leonard Britzman of Waterloo visited the Meyers and Grebi families Wednesday evening. Several birthday and hostess events followed with numerous relatives and friends in attendance including the Schwwems Vogt Hoppenworth and Kuecker families. Norma Tegtmeier visited Mildred Henning Sunday. Visits continued at the Lenius and Schwemm homes in Tripoli with multiple relatives present.
Bremer Creamery Co held a Thursday meeting to decide whether to rebuild the ice house destroyed by fire or install a cooling system in the creamery. Seventy three ballots cast with forty four favor rebuilding and twenty nine for cooling. A new garage will be built. Mr and Mrs R F Thiemann and daughter attended a funeral in West Union Friday.
The item notes relatives visiting the Lyle Ormston home from Grinnell, Harold Schuver’s major operation in Mercy hospital, and attendance at the John Schroedermeier funeral in Waterloo. Additional reports include Emil Wente and family as dinner guests of Herbert Kaiser, and visits by Mrs. Lawrence Heine and son John along with F A Bortz and Werner Heine of Waverly. Mrs. Fred Riechmann, pioneer of Warren township, is ill in Waterloo.
Residents from Warren Towns and nearby vicinities attended Tripoli High School’s commencement exercises, with a notable turnout from the local area as graduates were recognized.
Friday evening guests gathered at era house as Mr and Mrs Wm Oestman hosted a group including Emil Pries Anna Dahlia Pries and the Hennings family. Sunday visits occurred among Gabe Moeller Wedemeier Anhalt Rohde Kaiser Anhalt and Schultz households with Lawrence Mummelther’s confirmation.
A compact ad invites readers to bring printing needs to the Leader office. It promises solutions for any job size, signaling a versatile local print service. The note underscores accessibility and readiness to handle varied printing projects.
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