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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1952
Page
10
Wilma notes slippery floors and stairs as a dislike and labels crowded-hall pedestrians as bull dogs. She cites literature as her favorite subject and says she’s working from home with no definite future plans, though she expects to work somewhere.
Tripoli narrowly trailed Denver and Tripoli’s own Pantherettes inching close before a 54-48 finish. The Panthers toppled Frederika 45-19 as junior high squads also net two victories, 55-35 and 39-14, over Denver. Tripoli remains undefeated and untied this season.
A compact reflection on Christmas as a mosaic of winter scenes and memories. It blends imagery from carols and stories with homey details like holly, pine, candles, and gift wrap. The piece juxtaposes coldness and warmth, forgiveness and cheer, in a festive tone.
A brief meditation on Christmas as a prayer that renews an ancient hope for peace on earth and goodwill toward men. The piece connects the season to timeless ideals and shared human longing.
The edition lists the editor Valerie Biermann and staff including Lowell Fngle as assistant editor and Mr. Casey as staff adviser. Senior, junior, and freshman reporters are named with Pat Chapin, Betty Snelling, Delores Bock, and others. The roster also credits sport, feature, and music writers and support staff.
The Christmas spirit is found in giving rather than receiving. True joy comes from sharing gifts, rooted in the gift God gave to the world long ago to save man. If remembered, the spirit lives in the heart and you know it is better to give than to receive.
This senior class profile highlights Wilma Lau a five foot four inch country girl who prefers mac and cheese radio tunes by Tiny Hill and hillbilly music. She enjoys driving her Ford coupe to school and sees Abbott and Costello and Marjorie Main films. She acted as Jennie Powell in the junior class play and has readied five years at Tripoli school while noting a pet peeve and a dislike.
The FFA held its regular monthly meeting in the agriculture room. Five new freshman members Fred Mallie Donald Buchholz Dick Klenzman Robert Eick and Larry Vogt were initiated as greenhands. Next year meetings move to the first Monday with the first meeting on January 12 after a one week postponement. The junior senior agriculture class then toured projects owned by Eldon Hoppenworth Lowell Engle Glen Wolfgram Eugene Buenger Marvin Wintz and George Wilkens.
Tripoli Panthers beat Fredericksburg 62 to 50 after leading most of the game. They faced a late rally by Fredericksburg in the fourth quarter, then pulled away with a 14 to 1 run. The earlier win over Denver ended in a 52 to 50 Denver victory in overtime. The Pantherettes also dropped two games this week.
Kindergarten students wrapped gifts for parents on Monday and held a Christmas party Tuesday with cupcakes lemonade cookies and popcorn balls. They exchanged gifts sang carols around the tree and staged two songs Christmas Candy and He ll Be Coming Down the Chimney. Several students are ill and two were absent. Caroline Kehe achieved a perfect mastery record this semester as spelling comes to a close with final exams planned for after the holiday break.
A playful collection of playful word reversals and pithy maxims. It pairs puns like coronation robe with reign coat and disk jockey with spins and needles while offering quips on opportunity, competition, and the social limits of friendship. The tone is brisk and humorous.
Auctioneering by Orville Naber promises higher returns with advertising and management at no extra cost. Contact 16-F21 in Tripoli for services.
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