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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1972
Page
6
Two young girls write Santa with gift requests for a record player Tigger doll Barbie clothes a Brownie shirt and a Velvet's Little Sister or Baby Walks doll. They ask Santa to remember other children and include a note for Jill and her older sister Janell.
A 1972 local Christmas request card sequence from Tripoli children lists toys and asks Santa for dolls games dolls and toy vehicles. Several children name specific items like Barbie sets GI Joe Lite Brite and a Johnny West figure, along with cookies left for Santa.
The Panther’s Tale honors six students with the Name Artists Of The Week award for exceptional art class work. Doug Hodges Debbie Hodges Shaun Hodges Judy Kirchhoff Jackie Ruth and Jeff Kuhrt are recognized for projects from self portraits to etchings and pop art sculptures.
A 7th hour student races against time as 3 15 approaches. With 5 minutes left he rushes to finish a 650 page report, forgets his coat, and finally leaves study hall wearing it amid a last minute conversation.
A THS student laments the steady trickle of pencils pens and erasers found in hallways and classrooms. He estimates a 1.80 savings this nine weeks and believes about nine other students share the same aid, totaling 36 dollars per semester for the student body. He thanks those aiding him and hopes the generosity continues.
A Waterloo park encounter leads to a portrait of Nancy Jo Pleggenkuhle a THS senior born March 24 1955 at age seventeen. She pursues world literature senior math German II American Government plays basketball softball band seeks Wartburg teaches elementary education and Europe tour. Insight 73 follows senior Bonnie Marie Liddle born September 19 1955 as she questions life goals and future plans including becoming an LPN at Hawkeye Institute of Technology.
Members of the Drama Club presented a one act play titled A Physician Himself. The cast list includes Martine Leandre Lucinde and Lucinde roles with Drips as advisor and Dennis Olmstead as Leandre. A second performance is planned for January 20th at THS with a full role sheet published.
Tripoli radio schedule highlights a feature on Magazin To Radio. The piece notes the month’s issue and mentions Mix program segments airing on the 24th at 6 p.m. Listen to the station for details and updates.
Fragmentary reflections on self identity and daily life with hints of embarrassment and social dynamics. The writer mentions a chef figure, a useful memory, and a desire to improve written expression.
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