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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1934
Page
1
Morro Castle fire theories swirl as Reds blamed or exonerated. Maine election shows shift with a governorship. New York court says voting need not require literacy. debt and fiat bonds debated as government plans vast new borrowing. moralizing and personal stories weave through a turbulent prewar era.
Tripoli clinches the Cedar Valley league pennant after an 8 to 4 win over Waverly in front of nearly 2,000 fans. Krueger’s crew overcome early miscues, turning a critical seventh inning double play and a ninth inning two-run rally into the season finale victory. Fergeman, Doc Krueger and Ducker lead Tripoli with three hits apiece.
Mr and Mrs F L Niemeyer and Mr and Mrs Peter Mahlstedt were injured when their car was struck by a vehicle driven by R R Welch of Reinbeck while returning from Waterloo near Allen Memorial hospital. Mrs Mahlstedt has a head wound, Mrs Niemeyer a deep leg cut, others less seriously hurt. Both women remained hospitalized with hopes of early discharge.
A Republican rally will be held in the Legion hall Thursday evening September 20. The meeting will be called at 8 o'clock and the public is invited to attend.
In a high scoring game Tripoli defeated Waverly 8 to 4 after seven and a half innings. Spier, Simpson and others produced key hits while Krueger and Ramage each pitched. Umpire Hought called the game after 1 hour 36 minutes with base on balls and wild pitches noted.
Farmers and sportsmen are urged to attend a meeting at the city hall in Tripoli on Friday evening October 2st. Game Warden John C. Jago of Waterloo will outline plans to improve hunting and fishing with state and federal aid for game reserves and dam projects to provide more water.
Twenty new members enrolled in the Young Men's Democrat club at a meeting held in the American Legion hall Tuesday evening. About forty in all attended the meeting. Raymond Buls presided as president. Bud Hayes of Waverly and W. C. Fergeman of Tripoli spoke. The club will hold another meeting in Sumner on Monday evening, October 1.
Mr and Mrs N R Ambrose entertained on Monday evening to celebrate Mrs Ambrose birthday anniversary on September 17. Cards and visiting followed by lunch served by the hostess. Guests included Mrs Anna Ladage of Waverly Mr and Mrs Louis Schwartz and Raymond northwest of town Mr and Mrs Ernest Schumacher Orval and Lavern Mr and Mrs H F Schmidt and family and Mr and Mrs H T Lau of this vicinity.
The Shipp sisters and brothers held a reunion Sunday September 16 at Cedar Falls city park with their families. Attendees included Gay and Violet Shipp Kenneth and Lawrence from Tripoli Perry Wilson Earl Shipp and families from Waverly Carl Eggleston and family Plainfield Will Shipp Harry Shipp Russell Shipp and Miss Mabel Jurgenson of Waterloo.
The American Savings Bank has received official FDIC signs to hang at all windows, indicating insured deposits up to 5,000 dollars. The signs help depositors identify insured banks, with over 97 percent coverage of insured bank depositors.
Rhinehart Kuker, young son of Mr and Mrs W H Kuker of this city, sustained a fracture of his right leg above the ankle while playing near his home last Wednesday afternoon. The break occurred at the top of a brace he wore on the leg.
Mercedes Carroll versus T E Carroll seeks a divorce while the State of Iowa cases Chris Hirsch for possession of intoxicating liquor.
The Fremont Cemetery association will gather at the home of Mrs. C L McCumber on Friday afternoon September 21 at 2 o clock. It is the first meeting after vacation and good attendance is expected.
Mr and Mrs Fred Schnurstein along with Lavera and Ed Schnurstein visited their niece Mrs Clara Lampe near Maxfield church on a Sunday in honor of Mrs Lampe's birthday celebrated that day.
Miss Emaline Prestien of Tripoli and Elmer Wilharm of Sumner wed Saturday September 5 at the Farmersburg Lutheran parsonage with Rev. Adix officiating. Parents witnessed the ceremony as Emaline, a Tripoli high school graduate, has worked at Sorg Drug Store and helped on the farm. Elmer, a Sumner high school and Wartburg College alumnus, is in the produce business. The couple plans a short Cedar Rapids wedding trip and then reside in Sumner.
Funeral services for Mrs. John Moeller were held at 1 p m at her parents home near Waverly followed by services at St Pauls Lutheran church Waverly Burial was in St Pauls cemetery Rev R C Schlueter officiated She died at St Francis hospital Waterloo Monday evening September 10 at age 28 She is survived by her husband her parents and brothers and sisters Emma Rathe born September 17 1905 was daughter of Fred and Lena Rathe She was reared in Fre mont township and linked with St Matthew's Lutheran church Readlyn prior to marriage to John Moeller February 23 1933
Members of the Tripoli baseball club dined on chicken Monday evening at the Tip-Top cafe as honored guests of A. H. Panzer and E. J. Henning. The courtesy celebrated the Cedar Valley league champions and their high quality of play this season. Short talks were given by Panzer and various team members.
Dr E C Claus and E J Hen ning traveled to Gladbrook for a Third District American Legion meeting honoring W F Sieverding Grundy Center Vice Commander elected at Sioux City. A caucus elected J H Milroy of Vinton Third District Commander to replace Dr Claus who resigned due to ill health.
H B Wiesly, investigator for the state old age commission, will be in Tripoli on Saturday September 22 to interview applicants. He has secured an office in the former Spahn & Rose Lumber Co building. The office opens at 9 o'clock in the morning for the balance of the day.
Mrs Walter Beisner and her daughter Roxie Irene traveled to Waukee on Monday to spend two weeks visiting the Briggs family at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs R M Briggs.
Mrs. Emma Bills 55 died at Mercy hospital Tuesday Sept 11 after weeks of illness. Daughter of Jacob and Dorothea Drewes she was born February 3 1879 in Waren township and married Chas Bills on May 3 1904 in Greene Iowa. Survived by husband a son Harold of Waverly a daughter Mrs Paul Brandt of Jefferson township two nieces two brothers and three sisters. Funeral at St Pauls Lutheran church conducted by Rev Schluter with burial in Lutheran cemetery.
Emma Lindner 60 died at home Monday evening September 10 from an abscessed lung after a long illness. Born September 8, 1874 in Jefferson township Bremer county. Married William Lindner December 1, 1896. he died years ago. Survived by sons Herbert and Albert of Waterloo and daughter Clara of this city. Also brother John Brandt and sisters Mrs John Knief and Mrs Chris Lindner, all of this city. Funeral Thursday at Peace Evangelical Church, Rev G H Krueger of Denver officiating. Burial in Harlington cemetery.
Mrs William Brock 74 died at her home Wednesday afternoon September 12 after a long cancer illness. Born March 13 1860 in Waverly she married William Brock October 23 1887. Survived by husband Hugh son and one grandson. She was a member of St Andrew's church and several fraternal groups. Funeral from St Andrew's Episcopal church Friday with Rev G H Sharpley officiating. burial in Harlington cemetery.
Elmer Spier who runs Standard Service Station on High way 218 across from the Fair grounds was arrested by Iowa State Liquor Commission agents after a raid. One bottle of alleged alcohol was found and he was charged with keeping a nuisance. A hearing before M. M. Kingsley followed and he was bound over to the grand jury on a $400 bond after waiving preliminary hearing.
William Siefkes of this city suffered a serious back injury in an automobile collision a week ago a few miles east of here. He was taken to the University hospital at Iowa City for examination, placed in a cast, and brought back to the hospital where it is thought he will need about six months in bed. Roy Steiger of this city and Miss ... continue on page 8.
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