Church notes for several Iowa towns during Christmas season
A community church notices page lists multiple congregations with service times, Sunday schools, and Christmas program practices across St. John s American Lutheran Crane Creek St Paul s Lutheran Artesian Trinity Lutheran Bremer St John s United Church of Christ Waverly United Methodist Frederika St John s Readlyn St Matthew s Readlyn Faith United Tripoli St Paul s Siegel Grace Lutheran St John s Lutheran Western Douglas including dates for December 14 16 17 19 and 20 and various choir rehearsals Christmas parties and confirmation classes for numerous pastors and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John’s American Lutheran Church
Crane Creek
Geo. J. Gundel
ST. John’s
ST. John’s Lutheran Church
Frederika
Richard F. Gronewold
Luther League
ST. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
Readlyn
Iowa
John Albrecht
Mary Circle
Janice Towne
Judith Beevers
Faith United Church OF Christ
Tripoli
Keith D. Selberg
Bethlehem
Grace Lutheran Church
Glenn Kappelmann
Jolly Joker Birthday Club Hosts Annual Christmas Party
Pinhook hosts Mrs Chester Pals and Mrs Carl Heitmann entertain 15 members and 6 guests with cards and a gift exchange at the Pals home. Luncheon served at 8 by Mrs Pals with help from Mrs Heitmann. group gift presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Pals
Carl Heitmann
Jolly Joker
Pals
Heitmann
Harold Biermann
Alfred Specht
W. H. Pratt
Howard van Brocklin
Emil Matthias
Community Socials and Anniversaries Highlight Tripoli Week
The article lists numerous dinners, birthdays, and anniversaries in Tripoli and surrounding towns. Notable events include the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rieck, a farewell for Loren Bull moving to Denver, and multiple visits among families from Sumner Waterloo Fredericksburg Nashua and Janesville along with church society activities and a Tupperware party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Rieck
Allen Rieck
Janesville
Art Brandt
Tripoli
Mark Rieck
Travis
Shell Rock
Ron Burkle
Alden Wright
Nashua
Chester Pals
St. Bridget’s Rosary and Altar Society
Loren Bull
Denver
Gerald Klosterman
Loren Bals
Ray Kuethe
John Fay
Bruce Pals
Waterloo
Daryl Pals
Jesup
Ada McConkey
Fredericksburg
Melvin Bals
Marshalltown
Loren and Sherwood Bull
Everett Krause
Henry Mauer
Mike
Ronald Kuethe
Sumner
Allen Kroblin
Pat
Emil Matthias
Neimeier & Morf
Loren
Waverly
Westgate
Readlyn
Easton
Kansas
Frederika
Fairbank
Plainfield
Traer
Waucoma
Carl Heitmann
Albert
Selective Service Letters Sent to THS Students
THS males aged 17 and 18 received official letters from the Selective Service System via Mr Ahrens detailing registration rules. The message explains eligibility, registration locations, required registration cards, and possible deferments, ending with a lighthearted patriotic verse.
The Locked Closet Mystery in a School Hallway
A student visits a windowless closet between the teacher lounge and Jr. High hallway. Inside lie surprises like wigs on the top shelf, a Christmas tree stand, and boxes labeled headers alongside tape cassettes. The lone viewing occurs briefly, leaving curiosity about the teachers’ hidden supplies.
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Jr. High
Thorp Essay Contest Announces National Scholarship Opportunity
Thorp Credit Inc invites Tripoli High seniors to compete for two $1,000 scholarships and $500 in U S Savings Bonds. Essays on ecology momentum or the most important U S issue are due February 5, 1973 with finalists named March 23. Area winners receive a $25 bond. 10 finalists and two state winners will be chosen based on essays scholastic records and activities. Entry forms available in Mr Ahren's office or at Thorp offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Thorp Credit Inc
U.S
United States
Iowa
Thorp
Ahren
Keeping Things On The Track
In a conservation test several 8th graders mislinked the first two questions. One answer defined conservation as the wise use of natural resources. The other asked for a personal interpretation and produced four to five concise sentences, prompting the instructor to judge whether others shared that understanding.
Snow Debate at THS Provokes Snowflake Rant
A THS column questions the value of snow and mocks winter hype. It cites risks from shoveling heart attacks and sledding fatalities while urging focus on people harmed by winter weather and ending with a biting quip on snowflakes and excess.
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THS
Mystery guest on What’s My Line entertains with school details
Panelists Bes Bennet Orson and John quiz a mystery guest, a senior student born September 30 in Waterloo Iowa. She lists American Government and accounting as courses, band and track as activities, and wild rice lunch as her favorite, while sharing plans to graduate soon and seek employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bes
Bennet
Orson
John
Miss X
Reunited Eldon Cumpst Rejoins Family After 66 Years
Eldon Cumpst reconnects with relatives in California after six decades apart. The reunion follows a long search and reflects a resolved adoption history with Fort Dodge ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Cumpst
California
Soo
Fort Dodge
Also Mentioned on This Page
ST. Paul’s Lutheran Artesian
Gary D. Georgi
Trinity Lutheran Church
Bremer
United Methodist Church
Frederika James
Pittman
ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Siegel S. J. Meyer
Western Douglas
James A. Mattson
Genith
Zenith
Pinhook
Jerry Koch
Eldorado
Leslie Biden
Charles City
Jake Jacobs
Clarksville
Paul
Robert Figa
Tommy
Rieck
Scott
Mrs. Rock
Uncle Sam
Selective Service
Ahrens
Selective Service System
Armed Forces
National Guard
Military Selective Service Act
THE
Panthers
Tripoli Community School
Santa
Mr. Scrooge
Allen Memorial Hospital
Kehoff
Jene
Kevin
General Basin
Didi
Page
Kire
William
Sheryl Anne
Sheryl
Sheryl Ann Bravener
Kevin Joel Kirchhoff
Tripoli Cafe Building & Upstairment
Hub
Walter C. Fergemann
Edward W. Selck
Trip@li
Oliver J. Reeve
Fergemann Estate
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