Frederika Wedding Guests and Local Social News Summary
Roberta Drenning and Larry Abbas wed at M. D. Reformed Church Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Brase celebrated a 50th anniversary in Waverly. Frederika Senior Citizens held a pot luck with an anniversary cake for Frank Sherman and gifts funding a Chord Organ. Numerous visits and family events noted across Frederika and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Abbas
Allan Pleggenkuhle
Roberta Drenning
Larry Abbas
M. D. Reformed Church
Des Moines
Gustav Brase
Amvet
Waverly
Frank Sherman
Jim Triplett
Iowa City
Margaret Triplett
Cedar Rapids
Kenneth Triplett
Frederika
Martha O’connell
Dean Wiltse
Frank Brase
Waverly Hospital
Orville Duecker
Waterloo
Bill Biemnan
Victor Nacke
Marsha
Elmer Matthias
Dale
Neil
B. W. Matthias
Victor Matthias
Rake
Victor
Matthias
VerJean Bockhaus
Cedar Falls
Harry Bockhaus
Troy
Angie Schnurstein
Rueben Schnurstein
Gary Schnurstein
Monica
Leo Weikert
Denver
Community Birthday And Family Gatherings In Tripoli Area
A December social round in Tripoli and surrounding towns features birthday celebrations and family visits. Mr. and Mrs. Ruehs honor a birthday, many relatives and friends travel between Tripoli, Reinbeck, and neighboring communities for dinners and open houses. Ellen Marie Bahlmann newborn announced in Excelsior, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Boos
New Hampton
Lorenz Zander
Sharon Buenger
Waterloo
Linda Buenger
Lois Gladfelder
Iowa City
Lester Buenger
Brenda
Logan
Ernest Nuss
Lavern Hooper
Jackie
Earl O’connell
Dean
Leland Timmerman
Carl Schwemm
Debbie
Ted Schwemm
Randy Neidert
Waldo Ruehs
Julie
Mike
Ellen Marie
Ervin Bahlmann
Excelsior
Robert Howland
Clarence Bergmann
Garner couple harvests massive Hungarian squash
Mr and Mrs Laurence Radloff of Garner harvested a huge Hungarian squash measuring 22 inches tall with a 68 inch circumference and weighing nearly 100 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence Radloff
Garner
Lions honor Leroy Miller for perfect attendance
Leroy Miller was recognized by the Lions club for twenty five years of loyal service and perfect attendance, honored this week by club officials and peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Miller
Lions
Vice Club
Student profiles highlight three THS seniors and their plans
Scott Pratt born 1955 in Waterloo, now in Frederika, studies English Gov, sculpture, metals, woodworking. Janis Frahm born 1956 in Sumner, THS senior, active in Luther League, softball, and office practice. Carol Pint born 1955 in Waterloo, THS senior, band member, Madrigal Group, National Merit Commended, plans Saint Olaf after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Pratt
Waterloo
Herschel
Norma Pratt
Rhonda
Scott
Janesville
Frederika
Helgerson
Poock
Luther League
THS
Janis Elaine Frahm
Wilbert Frahm
Janis
Sumner
Iowa
Maureen
Diane
Brenda
Janell
Brian
Carol Jean Pint
Waterlo
Francis John Pint
Barbara Jane Pint
Carol
Gregory
Stephen
Teresa
Ronald
The
Carpenters
Chicago
Jim Croce
Doctor Zhivago
SES Meeting Seeks New Members At Tripoli
Tripoli High School notes for Educational Service SES invites new members to join. Officers elected last spring include President Carol Pint and Vice President JoAnn Kuecker. A Christmas Tea is planned for December 19 after school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THS
SES
Carol Pint
JoAnn Kueck
Patty Freyholtz
Judi Schuldt
Linda Brase
Mona Benson
Jane Mahlstedt
Corrine Heine
Yvonne Schafer
Julie Buls
Lori Boeckmann
Mary Jo Burrow
Tripoli
FTA
Reichenberg
German Caroling Promises Holiday Singers in Tripoli
German class students in Room 106 prepare a Christmas carol tour through Tripoli debuting December 20. The group will visit homes singing Alle Jahre Wieder Stille Nacht and O Tannenbaum before returning to the school for refreshments with Mrs. Rieckenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Coleridge Quotation and Graduation Hindi Wordplay
The passage contrasts Coleridge ideas and human possession of ideas. It mentions graduation plans to work with the handicapped or seek employment and ends with a hopeful wish to Janis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janis
Dinosaur and Ant Prove Teamwork Wins Survival
A prehistoric tale shows a boastful dinosaur ignoring teamwork while a cooperative ant works with others to endure a harsh era. The ant’s spirit of unity helps them endure dangers and outlast stronger foes.
Fudging Kills Opportunity
The tale shows a boy who cheats by filling a large basket with green fruit and giving the farmer the best. The farmer rewards the honest effort, revealing cheating harms the cheater most. Cheating on tests yields short term gains but destroys knowledge and integrity.
Christmas Concert at THS Showcases Seasonal Music
The THS Christmas Concert is set for December 17 at 7 30 p m featuring multiple groups. Performances include High School Band selections from A Christmas Festival Five Bagatelles Carillons At Christmastide Hallelujah Chorus and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merv
Merv Griffin
Girl’s Glee Club
Joseph Dearest
Joseph Mine
Music Company
Elementary X-mas Concert at THS
Young students will visit THS for two days of rehearsals ahead of the annual Christmas Concert set for December 12 at 7 30 p.m. in the Tripoli Gymnasium. The community is invited to enjoy the program produced by the pride and joy of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THS
Tripoli
Music Festival Involves School Band and All State Events
The school music department sends bands to two major events, the All State Festival in November at Hilton Coliseum Ames and the NEIBA Festival in December for nonparticipating district students. About 16 school members, including Mary Jo Burrow and Diane Kent, performed under guest conductors. The experience offers exposure to larger programs and high achievement, with public attendance and educational value highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Arks
Hilton Coliseum
Ames
All Sta
Schoo
Mary Jo Burrow
NEIBA
I Dence
Holvik
Bank University of Northern
T & Live
Diane Kent
Deb Tek
Endorf
Joan Rettig
Westendorf
Gas Shortage Prompts Weekend Closures and Conservation
The piece notes gas shortages causing weekend closures and earlier turnoffs, with companies rushing to secure natural gas supplies for heating and machines. It urges student drivers to conserve by carpooling, avoiding excessive driving, and reducing tire squeal to ease demand during the crisis.
Roses Are Red Violets Are Blue The Sophomore Think It’s Gra
A fragmented verse hints at high school or college prose with playful rhymes. The garbled text mentions roses, violets, and a sophomore phrase suggesting a light reading item.
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W. R. Pratt
Herschel Pratt
Susie Pratt
Mason City
Leo Bahlmann
Merle Mack
Dorothy Boeckmann
Carrie Korte
Tom Sievers
Mike Cooper
Darby
Stanley Feuchtwangers
Jack Roethler
Melvin Schwartz
Kenneth Bahlmann
Allison
Bernice Barkknecht
Mary
Harley Bergmann
Melvin Bergmann
Helena Bergmann
Allen Bockhaus
Lavern Busse
Marion
John McBride
Laura Brase
Clarence Johnson
Wayne Bravener
Robert Bergmann
Maude Johnson
Wm. Burrow
Mary Jo
Kenny
Gay
Lord Converse
Ed Weber
Robin
Heidi Weber
Nazareth Lutheran Church
Ralph Drewis
Card Club
Ed Ruth
Brotherhood of the U.C.C. Church of
Siegel
Ken Rose
Louis Hagedorn
Rueben Engert
Lavern Kirchhoff
Amon
CvEany Foam CF
Tripoli Mill
John Ruehs
Roger Bonarden
Dale Mueller
Jerry
Olaf Elefsrud
Fredericksburg
Dennis Niemeyer
Orville Niemeyer
Cletus Miller
Arthur Niemeyer
Legion Hall
Irl Haynes
Jimmy
Esther Pleggenkuhle
Ella Lemke
Wm. Hageodra
Bert Parker
Leslie
Vern Moses
W. Hagedorn
L. B. Parker
Clarence Bahlmann
Ronnie Buhr
Paula
Ver- Jean
Earl Schneider
Randy
Robert McCracken
Stanley Bockhaus
Paul Kappmeyer
Anna Kappmeyer
F. A. Bierman
Charles Mueller
Melanie Dettmer
Wendy Bockhaus
Sarah McCracken
Paul Engert
Steve Gaede
Warp Bros
Green Bay Soap Company
St. Olaf
Northfield
Minnesota
Richards
Schlichting
Turner
Buhr
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Panthers
Earth
In Music
Musici
Reek
INTER
Cheyr
E. Mi
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