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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1958
Page
5
The editorial decries habitual lateness whether for classes work or other appointments. It argues tardiness signals a poor character and future trouble in life and at work. It urges a daily goal to be punctual and organized to avoid negative outcomes.
Bernette Hay known as Netty by friends is a THS senior active in girls' choir mixed chorus Luther League and bookkeeping. She enjoys television and music relaxing after homework and cites senior year as her favorite due to activities.
Junior home economies girls sew summer dresses for warm weather use. Sophomore biology moves through units after finishing the book. Freshman English lass vows to study until the end of term.
Music notes announce a spring vocal and instrumental concert on April 30 with 20 bands competing at the large group contest on May 3 at Strawberry Point. The Tripoli band is honored to be selected to record for KWWL radio, airing May 8 from 9:10 to 9:25 a.m.
In observance of Teaching Career Month and the Junior Faculty Club's first anniversary, a tea for 30 teachers and FTA members was held at 4 pm on Wednesday April 23. James Lahmann welcomed attendees and spoke on the local chapter and its aims with refreshments of sandwiches cookies and punch.
The sophomore agriculture class studied chicken care and rations then visited a farm to observe a quality poultry setup. Juniors and seniors stayed busy in shop with four seniors disassembling and reassembling a motor from Ambrose Auto Co. Projects include a hog feeder by Gerald Bull, a picnic table by Darrell Brandt, and a lawn table by Veryl Buchholz. The Tripoli FFA chapter sends five delegates to the state convention at Sioux City.
Five delegates Vernon Erd ing John Lenius Duore Buchholz David Mohling and Fred Hildebrandt travel April 24th 25th and 26th with Mr. Smith accompanying. The OCR lists multiple misspellings of names.
The ninth grade track squad schedules workouts to be ready for May 3 Fayette Junior High Relays in Fayette and a May 14 dual with New Hampton. A planned April 23 dual with Waverly was canceled due to cold wet weather. Roster includes Roger Buchholz Vernon Buchholz Frederick Hil debrandt Mac Snyder Mark Schwarze Jerry Biermann T A Shriver Rudy Pavelec Roger Reed and Douglas Kuker. The Tripoli baseball team continued workouts with a weather interruption causing the April 24 game with Denver to be postponed to April 25 and a game with Sumner set for April 28.
Students at THS attended a sophomore class roller skating event on the eve of April 16. The evening featured the bell trio moon light couple and a grand march. A few tumbles occurred but the crowd enjoyed the event and looks forward to the next class party.
Notice of incorporation for Tripoli Grain and Feed Co to operate a general agricultural supply business in Tripoli Bremer County Iowa. Authorized capital stock 100000 common shares valued at 100 each. Board of 3 to 7 directors and officers named. Annual shareholder meeting second Tuesday of July beginning 1968. Attorneys Buckmaster Van Metre Lindeman Waterloo Iowa.
Pinhook Mr and Mrs Chester Pals helped his father Henry Pals of Waverly celebrate his birthday at the Jake Jacobs home near Clarksville. Albert Fay and Brenda Borchering visited in Fredericksburg. Alfred Hahn plans to remodel this summer. Tom Sievers assisted his brother Don with farm work. Flu illness affected Mrs Ray Kuethe and children. The Van Brocklins of Waterloo and others visited in nearby homes. A range of callers visited Clyde McConkey and Rieck family, with notes on a niece Shir ley Laube hospitalized after a car accident near Waverly. Family members shared weekends with relatives in Sioux City and Janesville. Arnold Rieck’s family was visited by Hilda Moehlis who is recovering well. Mrs. Fagenbaum and children attended a wedding in Buck Creek. Emil Matthias spent time with Earl Avery near Frederika.
Mr and Mrs Frederick Drewis moved Sunday to the home on Mrs Clara Schmidt farm. The brief item notes a change of residence within the local area, identifying the individuals and the Schmidt farm as the new location.
On April 22 1958 the District Court of Bremer County Iowa appointed Kenneth Sievers as executor of the estate of Anthony C Sievers deceased late of the county All persons indebted must pay and those having claims present them authenticated to the court for allowance. Dated April 22 1958 Kenneth Sievers Tripoli Iowa Sager Engelbrecht Heming sway attorneys Waverly Iowa
Notice states on April 25 1958 the court is asked to allow the appointment of executor for the estate of August Schumacher deceased of Tripoli Iowa. Ernest Schumacher of Waverly Iowa attorneys listed.
Voters in Bremer County are urged to prepare for the Pumnasy election to be held June 2, 195%. polling hours 4:00 AM to 9:00 PM. polling places listed across Bremer County include Franklin Center School Fresertho Fire Station Tripoli Tower Sumner Town Hall Waverly Ward locations and more.
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