Mildred Tripp's Photo Album Page 5

Jim and Jerry Tripp

Jerry and Jim Tripp

Norman P. and Katie Tripp with their grandchildren - taken in lane (at the Tripp family farm outside of Metamora) June 1939. Back row L-R Tom, Barbara and Jim Tripp. Front row – Martha and Jerry Tripp. Barbara and Tom Tripp are children of Alton and Marynette Tripp. Nancy and Martha are children of Paul and Helen Tripp. Alton and Paul are brothers of John Tripp and grew up on this farm.

‘This is good, but not sure who it is.

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"Sleepy Jerry - 1937"

"Ain't we cute - 1938"

"Tripp Family Reunion held at River Raisin - June 1935"

Need help identifying these folks. Possibly back row left – Alton Tripp. Next to Alton is Katie, wife of Norman P. Tripp.In the middle is Mildred Tripp. Next to mom on the right might be Paul Tripp. Sitting right front with the dog – Norman P. Tripp? Who can help? We now have Paul and Freida Thompson on our distribution list, so maybe they can help identify people, especially Paul’s parents.

“Four Generations – Jimmy 3 months old when at Grandpa Coppus’ July 1934”

Back row L-R Dave Coppus, Mildred Tripp, Louisa J. (Peter) Coppus wife of Daniel Coppus, Sitting Daniel Louis Coppus (born 26 Dec 1866 in Louden Township, Seneca County, Ohio) holding Jimmy Tripp. Dave Coppus was one of seven children born of Daniel and Louisa (born 30 Aug 1868 in Henry County, Ohio) Coppus.

“Sally and Dickie Wetmore – 1938” Jim or Jerry could probably tell us who they are.

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"Whoa Jim" - Jerry and Jim at Reno Beach 1938

"Jerry's first swim with his Grandma Coppus at Reno Beach"

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Map of where Reno Beach is near Toledo

"Four generations - Jimmy 3 months old when at Grandpa Coppus' July 1924"

Back row L-R Dave Coppus, Mildred Tripp, Louisa Coppus wife of Daniel Coppus

Sitting Daniel Louis Coppus holding Jimmy Tripp.

Dave Coppus was one of the seven children born of Daniel and Louisa Coppus.

"Our bikes - Jerry and Jim in front yard 1939"

"Grandma and Grandpa Coppus taken July 11, 1937"
Louisa and Daniel Coppus was Mildred Coppus-Tripp's grandparents.

They lived on a farm in Louden Township, Seneca County, Ohio.

"At Sandusky Bay at the Fort - June 1938"

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Taken in front yard at home in Metamora June 1929

Jerry(age 3 ears) and Jim (age 5 years) Tripp sons of John and Mildred Tripp

At Grand Rapids July 4th, 1937

Jerry (age 1 1/2 years), Mildred (age 21) their mom and Jim (age 3 years) Tripp

Back row L-R Barbara, Jim, Tommy

Front row Nancy, Jerry, and Martha - all Tripps

Taken in lane (at the Tripp family farm outside of Metamora) June 1939.

Barbara and Tom Tripp are children of Alton and Marynette Tripp.

Nancy and Martha are children of Paul and Helen Tripp.

Alton and Paul are brothers of John Tripp and grew up on this farm.

The caption states "Toughie" Jim - February 13, 1937.

At this point he was almost three years old.

Caption states "Take me Mom" Jerry taken February 13, 1937;

this was a few days shy of his first birthday.

Jerry at Reno beach 1938. Went to the beach to swim with his

grandmother Etta Paden-Coppus-Cook, Mildred Coppus Tripp's mother.

Mildred Coppus and John Tripp's Wedding Part 5

The Wedding Gown

To my knowledge there are NO wedding pictures. This seems a bit odd knowing what else transpired.

I have gone through a lot of pictures trying to find some that would give you a pretty good approximation of what mom and dad might have looked like at the time of their weeding. I think the following will give you a good idea.

Cloche hat (from Wikipedia)

ActressVilma Bánky wearing a cloche hat, 1927

The cloche hat is a fitted, bell-shaped hat that was popular during the 1920s. (Cloche is the French word for bell.)Caroline Reboux is the creator of the cloche hat.

Cloche hats were usually made of felt so that they conformed to the head The hat was typically designed to be worn low on the forehead, with the wearer's eyes only slightly below the brim. By 1928-1929, it became fashionable to turn the brims on cloche hats upwards. This style remained prevalent throughout the early 1930s until the cloche hat became obsolete around 1933-1934.

Often, different styles of ribbons affixed to the hats indicated different messages about the wearer. Several popular messages included: An arrow-like ribbon which indicated a girl was single but had already given her heart to someone, a firmknot which signaled marriage or a flamboyant bow which indicated the wearer was single and interested in mingling.

Mildred and her father Dave Coppus. I would guess this was taken at or about the time of her weeding. It was taken at Walbridge Park in Toledo, Ohio.

taken in the same location on the same day you see L-R John Tripp, Bill Coppus, Mildred, Dave Coppus and Elsie Coppus. Bill and Elsie were siblings of Mildred. An interesting note the hats that Mildred and Elsie are wearing were common in those days and were known as "Cloche hats" What did the hat that mom wore indicate to you?

In the front yard, Jimmy 3 months - July 1934". This was one yare and eight months after they were married. Mom was 18 1/2 and dad was 23 1/2 years old.

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“The Gift Registry” - This is also very interesting to see what they receivedand who gave it to them. You need to keep in mind that this was during the Great Depression and not today. Once again you will more that likely see names that you remember from your childhood.

A transcription is as folows:

Wedding Gifts

Japanese Tea Pot Lena (Coppus) and George Williams

Toweling and Purple Dish Mirth and Lousie (Knaup) Coppus

Blue Table Cloth Betty Kleinhan

Purple Bath Set and Pillow Slips The Hakes (Willis and Civilla (Peter))

Sheets and Pillow Slips Grandma and Grandpa (Daniel and Louisa Peter) Coppus

Ashtray Set Civilla Coppus

Cake Tins Clarence and Erma Coppus

$10 Dad (David Coppus) and Marge

Dress Goods and Apron Dad (David Coppus) and Marge

Rose Cake Plate “Red” Felterman and family

Perculator Mr. and Mrs. I. Ottgen

Granite Kettle Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Heedt and Viola

Green and Pink Bath Towel Set Roy Gifford

Embroidered Pillow Slip Set Mrs. Andrew Meyers

Granite Pan Mr. and Mrs. Arden Mohr

Green Jello Dish and Cake Plate Mr. and Mrs. Justin Bartlett

Green Fruit Dish Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mollosh

Pink Bed Blanket and Green Fruit Dish Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Domire

Green Measuring Cup, Spoon, Knife,Lemon Squeezer Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Minier

Yellow Fruit Dish Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ottgen

Pink Jello Set Mr. and Mrs. Woolford Brodbeck

Glass Pie Plate Mr. and Mrs. Sam Ottgen

Orange Dish Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brodbeck

Pink Water Set Mr. and Mrs. Hal Bartlett

Green Tea Pot Fern Paul

Cookie Jar Scott and Hattie (Melroy)

Green Water, Wine and Ice Tea Set Ruth Pooley

Green Ice Tea Set Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dennis, Roy Nicholes, Christine and Cletus

Congoleum Rug Alice (Tripp)

A Dollar Leo Smitz

Casserole Kathryn Radluffe

Yellow Creamer, Sugar Bowl and Cake Plate Eleanor Elwing

Yellow Water Set, Salt and Pepper Shakers Mother and the rest

Green Salt and Pepper Shakers Harry (Tomb - Etta Coppus's boyfriend)

Radio Batteries Mr. and Mrs. Alton Tripp

Chef Salt and Pepper Shakers Mrs. Bartlett in Toledo

Pair of Pillow Slips Mr. and Mrs. George Haislett

Slop Jar Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Glickler

2 Set Bath Towels (Purple and Orange) Mr. and Mrs. Don Haislett

Purple and Blue Bath Towel Al

Dozen Green Water Glasses Mr. and Mrs. Francis Witt

Blue Dish Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hiatt

Mildred Coppus and John Tripp's Wedding Part 3

One of the things that I have in my parents collection of family memorabilia is their "Wedding Memory Book" it is from this that I posted yesterdays "Wedding Guest List" and will use as a source of information over the next few days.

Note: The Maide of Honor and Best Man - Forene and Kenny Domire were the individuals who purchased the Tripp family farm that had been held by the Tripp decendants since Cyrus Tripp purchased it in 21 Feb 1848. Mom and Dad lived, worked and gave birth to three of their children - Jim, Jerry and Edith on this farm before it was sold in 1941. The original deed (which I have) for the family farm reads as follows:

The State of Ohio to Cyrus Tripp -- Governor's Deed Dated Feb. 21, 1848. The North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, Township 9, of the S. R. 4 East containing 77 79/100 acres of land. William Bebb Govenor of the State of Ohio - To all to whom these presents shall come Greeting. Know Ye that in consideration of the sum of three hundred and Eleven Dollars Sixteen Cents paid by Cyrus Tripp to the Treasure of Lucas County for the purchase of the Tract of Land herein described lying and being within the County of Lucas appropriated by an act of Congress for the use of Schools which Tract of land has been fully paid for as appears by a final Certificate of the Auditor of said County particularly describing said tract and the several sums which have been paid thereon to me presented according to "An Act to provide for the sale of Section Sixteen granted by Congress for the use of Schools" passed January 29, 1827. Therefore in pursuance of said act, there is granted by the State of Ohio unto the said Cyrus Tripp and to his heirs and assigns forever. The North Half of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, Township No. 9, South Range No. 4 East containing Seventy Seven and 79/100 acres of land with the appearances thereof unto the said Cyrus Tripp and his heirs and assigns forever. For Witness of whereof the said William Bebb Governor of the State of Ohio hath caused the Great Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed and signed sealed the same with his hand at Columbus this Twenty First day of February in the Year of Our Lord One thousand eight hundred and forty eight. By the Governor William Bebb and Samuel Galloway, Secretary of State. Transfered June 20th 1848. W. F. Dewey County Auditor. Recorded in Volume 16 page 475 on October 23, 1849 by Horace Thacher, Recorder. "