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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1958
Page
6
An editorial urges looking closely at individuals before criticizing. It compares umpire summer crowds judging strikes from afar to misjudging a person without understanding their problems. The piece stresses empathy and cautions against making harsh calls without near insight.
Kaye Holm is highlighted for her musical talents and busy student life at the high school. She plays clarinet in band and is a capable pianist accompanying girls glee club and other vocal groups. Active in band sextet clarinet quartet staff student council and FTA she also enjoys bowling and movies with stars Rock Hudson and June Allyson. She has earned a silver merit pin for three years and participates in the National Merit Scholarship test.
Freshman home economics explore child care while sophomore world history covers the First World War. Junior English reads a drama, Abe Lincoln in Illinois, tying literature to history and civic awareness.
Poetic reflection on Easter as a herald of spring. Mentions signs of spring, the queen of Easter flowers, a stately lily, and the spirit of Eternal Light greeting the world. Imagery evokes reverence, harmony among nations, and a peaceful earth.
Mary Louise Bucek’s line musing that watchful care and love rule everywhere hints at a hopeful belief that fidelity and affection can shape events, presenting a quiet, poetic reflection on faith and daily life.
At T H S a feature notes teens described by popular magazines. Seventeen Janet Chapin Cool Douglas Bell Coronet Glenyce Waschkat American Girl Kaye Holm News Week Jean Ambrose Kay Barry Teen Clifford Joens Pathfinder Larry Bock Harrod Kenny Miller Popular Mechanics Veryl Kelsey Popular Science Gerald Wagner.
The small group contest set for April 12 is nearing as both band and vocal groups practice. The Reaction band and chorus hosted a recent visit with a concert, and on March 15 a band symphony at Waterloo featured notable trumpet player Rafael Mendez.
The report lists two voting delegates to the district meeting in Waverly on March 29. Delegates are Vernon Everding and Fred Hildebrandt.
The Tripoli baseball boys practice daily for their first game with Readlyn on April 10 and upcoming games against Janesville Denver Plainfield Sumner and Waverly. Pitchers include Bob Mohling Lavern Busse Douglas Bell and Duane Bremer. Catchers candidates Gary Stromer Jerry Seelhammer. Coach Stanley Higdon notes field positions undetermined. About 25 players on the squad. Track coach John Mullen says daily workouts continue for the outdoor season.
After a strong showing at the State Indoor Meet in Iowa City the squad shifts focus to field events and hurdling over three weeks to boost scoring. The next meet, the TC relays at Cedar Falls on April 19, aims to defend the medley relay title and add more victories while replacing Larry Sievers who is out with a dislocated shoulder.
Spring garden work is increasing with several jobs to be done within the next week says county extension director Doyle Gorden from Tripoli. The column covers gardening tasks for yards, fruits, and flowers and offers timely seasonal advice.
The sophomore Ag class learns tree and grape vine pruning with field trips to David Mohling's place for fruit tree pruning demos. Juniors and seniors finished pruning training with a March 23 demonstration at Vernon Everding's home. The Ambrose Garage donated a used car motor for hands on learning. The Tripoli FFA Chapter has entered its secretary's, treasurer's.
Horticulturist Ben Vance of Iowa State offers practical gardening tips. He covers rose needs including 5 to 6 hours sun and good drainage, avoid planting near large trees, and ensure air circulation. He also advises pruning spring and late bloom shrubs correctly and notes asparagus, especially Martha Washington, is easy to grow with one year crowns. Remove old raspberry canes at soil level and burn.
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