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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1967
Page
8
An editorial reflects on Viet Nam war era strife and racial violence while presenting a 1692 inscription found at Old Saint Paul’s Church Baltimore. The creed urges calm, self honesty, kindness, and endurance amid life’s noise and hardship. It ends with a plea to be at peace with God and strive for happiness.
Junior high reports punishments for lunchroom messes with three boys assigned one week KP duties. A weather-guessing corner tally and PE class antics provoke lighthearted notes about THS activities and a student removing shoes to delay a test.
Marshall Barkhoff drives a black 1963 Dodge with a 318 engine and 235 HP after 47 500 miles of use. He tours to Waverly frequently and notes good cold starts, strong rumble, and headlights that announce his car at night. He wishes for a four barrel upgrade but cites money and his dad as obstacles while noting new snow tires.
THS students were asked if they would join a second moon flight as observers. Names include Sue Wente, Barb Davison, Judy Peters, Judy Bahlmann, David Schwarze, and Clarence Bergmann with varied reactions from eagerness to fear.
Upholstering and knitting are prominent classes taught in Tripoli's evening school. Mrs Leon ard Axon leads the upholstering class with 16 students while Virgil Duecker instructs knitting with 16 students including one male pupil. Knitting features one male student and one male teacher.
The THS gym class works on stunts causing toe injuries Sandy Milius dislocates a toe while Tammy Kelsey sprains hers. Several students are stiff and sore from tumbling. Darwin Harmening returns to power turns in the parking lot after a clown rumor. Senior English reads Wuthering Heights with withering comments.
The 1966 67 Tripoli boys basketball team finished 10 3 overall and 9 5 in conference, placing third. Rick Wittenburg led scoring with 202 points and tied for most rebounds with Larry Boerschel at 139. Coach Ray praised sophomores Biesterfelt Newhouse and Mayer and noted Larry Boerschel as captain. The JV went 6 7, and lettermen listed include Boerschel Wittenburg Biesterfelt Mayer Newhouse Krumm Green Ambrose.
Susan Carroll was notified Saturday that she won the Elks Club district leadership contest. Her December entry highlighted participation in church civic youth and school groups and earned a $25 savings bond from the Oelwein Elks Club. Her entry advances to the state contest.
A playful exchange of letters between Anastasia and Delbert turns into a thoughtful tale of self acceptance. An average young man asks for dating hope while Anastasia proposes a surprising romantic course. The note ends with a grandfatherly parable about beauty in the meadow.
The Panther's Tale acknowledges staff editors and assistants including Jacki Krumm as Staff Editor and Diane Peters and Janet Peters as Assistant Editors. Senior Census personnel Ruth Leuenberger and Vanada Jahnke are named, along with Car Corner writer Dave Buchholz.
A community birthday calendar lists individuals with birthdays across March. Names include Gordon Sievers Sam Houston Glen Ladage Alexander Graham Bell Gerald Zander Rebecca Barkhoff Michelangelo Kathleen Truog Diane Staack Mike Schnieders David Fink Julia Kerr Johann Strauss Sharon Biermann Bruce Platte Karl Krumm Risè Barkhoff Duane Bearmann Mary Bull Pat Schmed Robert Frost Bonny Bi Sue Pleggenkuhle Steven Truog Eugene Det Allen Heine.
Reports describe unidentified flying objects resembling stars with red and white lights. Observers say one hovered stationary for about ten minutes before moving away.
The annual staff plans a new advertising method with a preview page showing large type for ads and small type for increments. Nearly all sales are complete, costing about 4.00 dollars due to rising publisher costs. Photos for the annual were taken on Feb 24 and will include candid school functions to finish unfinished portions.
Paul Eugene Engert bequeaths his possessions and advice to parents, underclassmen, THS, and future bookkeeping students. He leaves his algebra II to teachers, plus hobbies like wrestling and swimming, and notes a fond wish for John Deere at Oliver's in Charles City. Donna Mae Dravis, a blond English and government student, is highlighted with family and future plans amid Viet Nam reflections.
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