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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1969
Page
6
Paul recalls Timothy s sincere faith that began with his grandmother Lois and his mother Eunice Warner Bible text cites this lineage as the source of Timothy s devotion to Christ.
Grace Lutheran Alton notes list services and events led by Pastor Koengeter including Sunday School at 9 and family worship at 10 with an installation of officers and study sessions. Readlyn Zion club circle meets Monday noon with area confirmations and choir rehearsals scheduled. Unit churches Frederika St John’s St Paul and Trinity outline worship, Sunday School times, Luther League sleighride, and upcoming pastor meetings and area council events.
Pastor Erich J. Dornbusch of St. Matthew's Lutheran resigns effective Feb. 1 after 27 years. A special meeting Friday Jan. 24 will call a new pastor with Rev. Bruno Schlachtenhausen presiding. January 12 annual meeting re-elected officers. Zion Lutheran annual meeting names officers and trustees. Readlyn local Jackie Matthias visits Erwin Matthias home in Cedar Rapids.
Frederika resident Austin Alcock, 80, died January 13 at Allen Memorial Hospital Waterloo after admission January 8. Funeral January 16 at Frederika Methodist Church with burial at Alcock Cemetery. Survived by widow Louise, son Charles in Golden, brothers Leslie of Waterloo, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. one son Elwin died in World War II.
St John Lutheran Church Missouri Synod elected David Trumbauer as chairman Bob Leonhart as treasurer Charles Dorn as financial secretary Rebern Holm Verner Jaschen as deacons Bob Otto as trustee Lawrence Walter on education Virgil Bruns and Court Austin on building finance officers to be installed Sunday morning A new church under construction due this year Deacons plan dedication Vesper services canceled midweek due to power failure Shop in Tripoli.
Carol Bremer a Tripoli high senior stands five six and celebrates a July 16 1951 birthday. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Bremer she fills her day with American government Home Economics II Accounting Secretarial Office Practice and English IV while singing in church and school choirs. In spare time she drives a '63 Chevy rides Luther League and enjoys Abraham Martin and John on the radio. Carol plans to graduate and seek a secretarial job.
Grace L wears a blue sock tucked in her skirt waist prompting talk of big things. Little Red and Old Yeller cars draw attention as a sick carburetor and a pheasant hoax are mentioned. Seniors crowd the principal’s office while 60 percent of the fourth period government class is late. Jana Boeckmann trips but only her horn breaks. A tense basketball game against Wapello stirs chatter about Mr. Syverson.
Guidance counselors from seven Bremer County high schools plan the area's first vocational fair at Tripoli Community School on February 3. Over 500 seniors will learn about local job possibilities and required qualifications from participating firms and organizations, plus Armed Services and regional colleges.
A 283 cubic inch Chevrolet engine is mounted and ready to run at THS shop. No muffler system yet, noise is deafening. Mr. Ferree and Randy Miller are proud. engine from Randy’s 1957 Chevy. They built the stand. A 390 Cadillac engine is also purchased for a future stand and test run. Rumor says Ferree may mount one engine in Texas John’s tractor.
Thorp Credit announces a state wide program offering two $1000 scholarships for attendance at any accredited Iowa college or university. Zone winners in each office area receive a $25 savings bond. Essays on Do Teachers Teach or Should the Voting Age Be Lowered to 18 must accompany an official entry blank. Entries due February 3 with winners announced April 23.
Sunday and Friday visits highlight local life with the Kuethe Rieck Hiteman Pals Matthias and Ball households hosting meals and calls. Families from Waverly Waterloo Tripoli Jesup and Sumner share dinners lunches and weekend hospitality with neighbors and relatives.
A compilation of multiple property transfers in Waverly and Denver with deeds between individuals and entities. Transfers involve lots, tracts, and easements across Harmon LeValley and Sturdevant additions, Ridgewood, Outlet A, Sunnyside, and surrounding blocks with revenues listed for several parcels.
Dale Parker, Iowa State Labor Commissioner, will resign in February. Parker, 44, a Democrat and longtime Iowa organizer for the United Auto Workers, said limited progress on relations and the budget over the past two years prompted his decision before his term ends in July.
Maquoketa figure Lewis Levi celebrated a half century in banking with formal honors from four officials and Jackson State Bank where he serves as executive vice president.
A junior and senior class team produced The Panthers Tale a school pageant style story. Editors describe community events and student life with playful anecdotes and local school pride.
Sixty THS seniors anticipate May commencement with 33 planning to continue education at Iowa colleges and universities. UNI leads with 13 bound for continued studies, while six eye technical schools and several trade or beauty programs. Others foresee secretarial work, VISTA service, marriage, or military service as they decide their paths.
The Tripoli concert band will perform at McElroy Auditorium on Sunday February 9 as entertainment during a hockey game between Green Bay and Waterloo Black Hawks at 2:00 pm. The game and band will be broadcast on radio station KXEL and Mr. Marquardt will present about the school and town.
Monday features Goulash with carrot and celery sticks fruit cup a chocolate chip bar cheese and peanut butter sandwiches and milk. Tuesday offers Hot beef sandwiches mashed potatoes Mandarin orange Jell O oatmeal cookie bread and butter and milk. Wednesday serves Hamburger noodle casserole buttered peas and carrots pumpkin pie bread and butter milk. Thursday presents Vegetable soup toasted cheese and plain sandwiches peaches honey peanut butter bar. Friday serves Creamed chicken over baking powder biscuits buttered corn raisin bar bread and butter sandwiches and milk.
All Iowa high school students may submit 1 to 5 poems, 20 lines or less, typed on one page each. Entries due February 15, with results in April. Contest open to adults and college students too, with cash prizes. Poems must be original and unpublished and include a stamped self addressed envelope for returns. Four divisions judged by an out of state judge.
Mrs Dorothy Smith arrives from Plainfield to teach second grade at Our Elementary School. A graduate of Iowa State Teachers College now UNI she taught at Janesville High in 1949 50. She supervises 26 students and enjoys all elementary work.
Seven members of the THS swing band will attend the Wartburg solo music festival on Saturday February 1. Each performer will be auditioned by Wartburg faculty committees and receive written critiques. Outstanding performers will be featured in an honor recital later that day. Participants from Tripoli include Janell Poock Stephen Riedinger Roger Blackie Buchholz Mary Hoppenworth Audrey Quass Annette Weeber and Paul Kammeyer.
Nancy Diane Burrow named 1969 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow for Tri High School based on a homemaking knowledge test. She wins a silver chain and eligibility for a $1,500 college scholarship. state and national honors bring additional prizes and a chance to join a national educational tour.
Roving reporters describe varied activities from staying in bed to playing cards and learning new games. Several note snowbound misadventures, snow drifts, and attempts to reach Sumner, with others sleeping late or improvising activities indoors.
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