Tripoli High School Weekly Roundup Highlights Classes
The Tripoli High School roundup lists staff editors and student reporters while detailing class activities. It notes English drama reading As You Like It, world history tests on World War I, current events topics, and ongoing projects in science math and home economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli High
Ines
Miss Gaffey
Mars
Miss Schaefer
Scaramouche
Gaffey
State
Treasury Departments
Church Notes Highlight Wide Lutheran Schedule
Congregational notes detail worship and choir practices at St. Paul and St. Peter churches, Elmhurst College choir concert, Luther League and confirmation events, and upcoming meetings of Ladies Aid and Women’s Missionary Society with film programs and special services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Ladies’ Aid Society
Gracehall
Mabel Kuhrt
Harold Kuethe
R. O. Wikner
Hulda Hesse
Christian Cheer Committee
Oscar Quade
Otto Rieck
Louis Rohrssen
Carolina Schnurstein
Mary Elsamiller
Women’s Missionary Society
Arlene Fink
Sunshine Committee
Erwin C. Heinemann
William A. Kuker
Leslie Lauck
Adolph Mohling
G. R. Rettig
Elmer Tonne
Leo Tonne
Good Will Society of the Lutheran Children’s Home
Walter Sommer
St John’s Lutheran and Evangelical Churches Services
Multiple church listings from Crane Creek and area outline service times for St John’s Lutheran Crane Creek St John’s Evangelical and Reformed Siegel V D Weidler Carl Carlsen A A Krause and O H Moll with Sunday school Bible study and worship hours. Pastoral conference scheduled for April 19 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John’s Lutheran
Crane Creek
ST. John’s
A. A. Krause
O. H. Moll
Editorial Highlights of T H S Music Contest
Old T H S showcased strong results in last Friday and Saturday's contest with five division 1, 23 division II, and seven division III entries. The editorial praises all participants and extends thanks to time keepers judges assistants announcers managers couriers and registrars across schools.
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T.hs
T.H.S
THS Seniors Harley and Danny Jahnke Featured
Two THS seniors are highlighted. Harley Laurie, five foot eleven, blue eyed with dark brown hair, enjoys sports after school and listens to Louis Armstrong. He plans to work and buy his Ford after graduation. Danny Jahnke, five foot ten, brown hair and eyes, likes sociology and P E, dislikes short passing between classes, and plans to find a job after May graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley
Harlan Laurie
THS
Louie Armstrong
Ford
Danny
Ed” Jahnke
Glenn Miller
Music Notes From T H S Tripoli Contest Results
The April 1 and 2 small group contest at T H S Tripoli awarded a 1 rating to Marvin Gatch bass solo, boys' quartet, boys' double quartet, saxophone sextet, Paul Fuchs baritone solo. The event followed the adage Practice Makes Perfect with a fairly successful showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.H.S. Tripoli
Marvin Gatch
Paul Fuchs
School Baseball and Ping Pong Activity Recap
Town students are preparing the baseball diamond with rakes at school. Ping pong tournaments are underway with supporters wishing players good luck.
Freshman English Class Produces Science Fiction Stories
Miss Gaffey's High School Charter freshman English class completed a set of science fiction stories. The students explored futuristic themes, with drafts showing imagination and developing writing techniques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaffey
Notable church confirmations and family milestones
Judith Elaine Werner and Danny Lee Drewis were confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran with Rev. Erich J. Dornbusch. Several relatives joined celebrations as Mr. and Mrs. George Strempke observed their 25th wedding anniversary, and Wendell Westendorf marked his 10th anniversary. Multiple households hosted visits and congratulations, including births at Cedar Falls hospital for Merlyn Platte and updates on local visits and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Elaine Werner
Danny Lee Drewis
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Erich J. Dornbusch
Carolyn Edith Rundle
Jerry Lee Heinemann
Donald Dale Heinemann
Julene Ann Schellhorn
Esther Schneider
Barbara Ingebur Diers
Herbert Elton Kreb
Otto Jr. Bast
Arnold Platte
LeRoy
George Strempke
Wendell Westendorf
Emma Platte
Otto
Fred Platte
Clarence Wehling
Dale
Carol
W. H. Happel
Chris Peterson
Merlyn Platte
Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls Hospital
Robert Judison
Armond Harness
Waterloo
Community Honors Dr. J H McCall For 47 Years Of Service
The Allerton community recently paid tribute to Dr J H McCall who served as its physician for forty seven years reflecting a long standing medical role and local devotion.
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Allerton
J. H., McCall
Burt Lancaster and Virginia Mayo Star in South Sea Woman
Burt Lancaster stars as a cocky Navy Marine in South Sea Woman opposite Virginia Mayo. The film, shown at Tripoli Theatre on Sunday and Wednesday April 17 and 20, features Lancaster’s broad comedy and action as he seeks laughs and romance in a breezy nautical romp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Lancaster
Virgina Mayo
Tripoli Theatre
Virginia Mayo
Lancaster
Burt’s New Circus Act Aims for Lusty Laughs
The article describes Burt attempting a risqué new act for the circus, relying little on physical strength and presenting a direction that blends comedy with acrobatic performance. It notes his past as an acrobat and signals a shift toward humor-driven spectacle.
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Burt
Legal property transfers and holdings in Waverly area
The notice lists several transfers and interests including Dorothy Springer and husband to Allen E Kroblin and wife with payments. Rose Hubbard to Orville Steege and wife with railroad east of section 16 91 14 and payment. Verne Engstrom and wife and Herbert W Soldwisch with lot 4 in Engstrom addition. Esther Pleggenkuhle Loretta Stahlhut and Kenneth Bergmann to Lorenz Zander with 120.36 acres in section 2 93 13. Verne Engstrom and wife George Raymond Dewey and wife with lot 3 in Engstrom addition to Waverly. Revenue amounts range from 1.10 to 3000.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Springer
Allen E. Kroblin
Rose Hubbard
Orville Steege
Verne Engstrom
Herbert W. Soldwisch
Engstrom
Waverly
Esther Pleggenkuhle
Hys
Loretta Stahlhut
Hus
Band
Kenneth Bergmann
Lorenz Zander
George Raymond Dewey
Gruber Buhr Dettmering Strottmann Dettmering Baptism
Richard Lee Gruber Gary Charles Buhr Dettmering Doris May Strottmann Lyle Ed win Schneider Dean Lee Boevers named in a Sunday service at St Matthew s Lutheran Church with Rev Erich J Dornbusch officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Erich J. Dornbusch
Richard Lee Gruber
Gary Charles Buhr
LaRue Kae Dettmering
Doris May Strottmann
Lyle Edwin Schneider
Dean Lee Boevers
Dates and Dilemmas of Youth at Home
A reflective note on dating as a youth from junior to senior years. The piece contrasts eagerness to date with the restraint of staying home. It frames growing doubt about dating capabilities with a witty percentile progression.
School Life Freshman Dating Dreams and Sophomore Shifts
A light feature notes a freshman seeking dates with handsome men and hints at a sophomore moment or shift in perspective as school life unfolds. It captures campus romance themes with a playful, era-appropriate voice.
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Tripoli
Hi-Lites Staff
Fritz Krueger
Trudy Nerge
Shirley Blasberg
Judy Goebel
Judy Schlichting
Terry Dreyer
Sandra Bany
Shirley Sievers
Betty Nerge
Mary Ann Wilkens
Elaine Joel
Jeannie Biermann
Kay Holm
Roger Mock
Jim Lahmann
Jim Block
Gerald Wagner
David Block
Duane Beevers
Ron Henninger
Jim Klemp
John Diaz
Jay Ranard
Olmsted
Semler
North America
Lester E. Gatch
C. S. Abraham
India
Women’s Fellowship
Ministry of Counseling
ST. Peter’s
Evangelical and Reformed
Ewald F. Puhlmann
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Reuben J. Topp
St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
Buck Creek
St. Paul's Church
St. Peter's Church
St. Paul's
House of God
Grace Lutheran
William F. Goetz
Em. Fuchs
Methodist Church
Frederika
Carl Carlsen
ST. Paul’s Lutheran Siegel
ST. Paul's EV. Lutheran Waverly
Editorial
Meier Shoe Shop
Life Insurance
Agency
Tripoli, Iowa
Sophmore
OYS
Kuhri Clothiers
Iowa
American Savings Bank
Commonwealth
United States Brewers Foundation
Liberty Bldg
Des Moines
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