Denver Cribbage Tourney yields tight six game scores
Robert H. Meier of Denver and Ross J. Truax of Waterloo finish first and second with perfect six and no losses. Evelyn Walther takes third with 716 and Carl Coontz fourth with 711. Pat Lowe wins booby prize with 616. Doubles winners are Truax-Diehl, Meier-Lehman, Harwell duo, Walther-Sassmann. Also reports Girl Scouts Troop 31 maple syrup merit badge and church circles meeting plans with April dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Meier
Denver
Ross J. Truax
Waterloo
Denver American Legion
Ross Truax
Melvin Diehl
Robert Meier
Vern Lehman
Boots
Peg Harwell
Evelyn Walther
Floyd Sassmann
Girl Scouts of
LaVern Fails
Mr. Fails
Beth Bartling
Sharon Bock
Diane
Joan Fails
Tammy Howard
Kaye Krueger
Angie
Renee Lahmann
Barbie Lindaman
Toni Pollock
Brenda Richmann
Angie Schroeder
Lori Snyder
Diane Steinbronn
Anne
Lisa Urdahl
Laurie Wooldick
Marlys Krueger
Betty Urdahl
Local Residents Visit and Attend Funeral in Area
Knittel and Ganske families visit Hulda Kasemeier in Sumner. Carol Wehling and Clarence Wehling from Denver join relatives in the Arnold Platte home. Ervin Stafford of Waverly and Ervin Petersen attend Raymond French funeral at Peace Church Fredericksburg. Paul Kramer and son from Shell Rock visit Petersen home. Clarence Wehling’s family weekend visit. Kenneth Westendorf family hosts visitors near Oran. Walter Kappmeyer and Ervin Petersen hosts at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Ganske
Adella Buhrow
Hulda Kasemeier
Tom Rich
Sumner
Carol Wehling
Denver
Colorado
Clarence Wehling
Arnold Platte
Ervin Stafford
Waverly
Chris Petersen
Erwin Petersen
Raymond French
the Peace Church
Fredericksburg
Paul Kramer
Shell Rock
Kenneth Westendorf
Oran
Walter Kappmeyer
Ervin Petersen
Denver Junior High Solo and Ensemble Festival Winners
Thirty two Denver Community School students in grades six to eight attended the Independence event. Blue ribbon winners include Diane Fails and Terri Thies among many others. Red ribbons awarded to several students. a sax quartet led by Randy Jessen also won a red ribbon. Accompanists and the director Thomas Lupardus are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Independence
Diane Fails
Terri Thies
Lisa Urdahl
Daryl Schmitz
Debbie Huebner
Tim Patterson
Roger Winter
Duane Ryherd
Michelle McCready
Lynette Heideman
Rosemary Emkes
Lisa Griese
Carol Hesse
Karen Haugen
Jean Jaschen
Jeannie Stroh
Janet Thies
Randy Jessen
Mike Lindner
Lizz Schmitz
Bruce Thurm
Tom Meyne
Tamera Sonnack
Joan Leckliter
Jayne Leckliter
Cheryl Nowack
Ted Burger
Lain Franzen
Marc Cramn
Kevin Keough
Tom Sage
David Larson
Pam Bruch
Sue Koepke
Donna Eggena
Thomas Lupardus
Antique shop opening in Eagle Grove by collector Fred Ohlerking
Fred Ohlerking of Eagle Grove, after 15 years collecting antiques, opens a new Eagle Grove shop featuring museum type items. The collection includes handmade pieces from the Philippines and Hong Kong and other uniquely classed antiques, all handcrafted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ohlerking
Eagle Grove
Phillipines
Hong Kong
Looking at Life as It Used to Be 1933 News Highlights
Retrospective notes from March 29 1933 include anniversaries for William and Maria Haase and John and Mrs Widdel near Frederika and Readlyn. Local prizes awarded for jokes and essays, plus a nurse certificate, a spelling champion, and a radio prize. Also mentions a 10 year ago library bid, a cantata, and moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Haase
Frederika
John Widdel
Readlyn
William Schultz, Jr
Omar Flour Milling Company
Howard Lee
Cedar Rapids
Marian Lahmann
Waverly
Marie
E. A. Hanff
Carol Pint Wins Division I in State Speech Contest
At Dubuque Senior High on March 17, Carol Pint earned a Division I rating in the division I state individual speech contest in the sextemporaneous event. Judges gave Carol I, I, I for a final I while Lori Boeckmann received II I II in storytelling and Gary Krumm earned IL in extemporaneous speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Pint
Dubuque Senior High
Carol
THS
Lori Boeckmann
Gary Krumm
Iowa State Speech Association
Lori
Gary
Seniors Present Three One Act Comedies in April
The senior class and the iSpeech and Drama Club will stage three one act comedies on April 13 and 14. The program opens with A Physician In Spite of Himself by Moliere, a satire on medicine. Next is Ledge Ledger and the Legend about a girl on a ledge contemplating jump. The final play An Overpraised Season by Richard Dunlap highlights adolescence with humor. Admission is 50 cents for students and 75 cents for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iSpeech and Drama Club
Moliere
Richard Dunlap
Students and parents raise funds for Irish fund drive
In Frederika and Tripoli volunteers visited homes to collect contributions for the Irish fund. Sherry Hodges Doug Hodges Dennis Olmstead and Denise Kuethe led efforts and gathered 99 dollars 42 cents for the Cedar Rapids Muscular Dystrophy Association. Gratitude was extended to all helpers and donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherry Hodges
Doug Hodges
Dennis Olmstead
Denise Kuethe
Frederika
Tripoli
Cedar Rapids
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Award Letters Honors Athletes Across Classes
An assembly awarded letters symbolizing achievement in sports to a large group. Seniors listed include Ronnie Bergmann and Joel Boeckman among others. juniors Paul Miller and Tom Smalley. sophomores Gary Bergmann and Dave Harms. freshmen Tim Smalley. managers Logan Buenger and Donald Petersen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronnie Bergmann
Joel Boeckman
Spencer Holm
Gary Krumm
Kevin Sievers
Paul Miller
Tom Smalley
Lynn Stumme
Claus Wibblemann
Gary Bergmann
Dave Harms
Duane Meihost
Tim Moeller
Dan Sauerbrei
Carl Zander
Tim Smalley
Logan Buenger
Donald Petersen
Summer Fever Inches Toward School’s End and Summer Work
Readers are reminded that about nine weeks remain in the school year as summer work looms. Some will farm or hold jobs, while others may have secured positions or college plans. The piece urges embracing work and saving money now to enjoy later.
German Supper Brings Students and Guests Together
The German I and II students enjoyed a rare assortment of dishes at the annual German supper last Monday night. Menu included Sauerbraten, potato pancakes, applesauce, sauerkraut, black bread, Black Forest cake and mock wine. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Rieckenburg, Miss Shoening, and Klaus Wibelmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Rieckenburg
Miss Shoening
Klaus Wibblemann
Gold wedding anniversary, Palm Sunday church confirmation
A Denver man, 30 year old Alan Louis Steege, was killed Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Herman Brase of Rt 1 Plainfield observe their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday April 2. A Grace Lutheran Church Palm Sunday confirmation honored a class of seventeen. The bowling banquet is set for May 5 at Waverly Golf and Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter Lutheran Church
Denver
Mildred Stumme
Fern Bigham
Minnie Brandt
Nora Eggena
Martha Circle
Mary Circle
Dena Rector
Marie Buss
Caryl Tjaden
Lois Miller
Naomi
Rachel
Juanita Johnson
Ruth Circle
Esther Thurm
Marilyn Wente
Ryer
Alan Louis Steege
Herman Brase
Rt. 1
Plainfield
Anni
Grace Lutheran Church
Waverly Golf and Country Club
Our class is the best seniors boast of school life
A rambunctious reflection on senior year and rivalries among grades. The narrator claims the junior and senior classes are superior while mocking sophomores and freshmen. Prom, velvet dresses, and college loom as central themes. The piece moves through playful boasts and shifts in self image.
Senior Countdown to Graduation Plans for the Next World
The piece urges seniors to plan for life after school with seven weeks left. It asks where graduates are headed whether to college or work and stresses advance planning for a safe voyage. It directs juniors to start planning now and to check with Mr. Ahrens about transcripts and opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New World
Moon
Pluto
Mr. Ahrens
Cars Shine as Spring Thaw Breaks Parking Lots
AT THS notes spring thaw breaks up parking areas giving students a chance to show off their cars. The warm weather spurs shinier finishes and a lively display as both boys and girls take pride in their vehicles.
Seniors Moeller and Buchholz Highlight THS Profiles
Insight notes Mark Lynn Moeller and David George Buchholz, THS seniors, share career aims and interests. Moeller plans drafting and farming service work, admires teacher Poock, enjoys metal shop and sports, while Buchholz pursues auto mechanics, riding motorcycles, hunting, and music, urging underclassmen to do their best now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Lynn Moeller
Loren L. Moeller
Mark
Luther League
Steppenwolf
Mr. Poock
American Farm Service
David George Buchholz
Poock
David
THS
Scholz
April Fools Day Prank Confusion Sparks April Celebration
The piece describes the surprise and laughter when someone is tricked on April Fools Day. People react with confusion and humor as the day’s special occasion is revealed and everyone joins in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
April
Excuses, Excuses Principal Tales of Student Accountability
A jittery list of excuses used by students across categories like tardiness class skipping and smoking reveals legimate, untrue and humorous rationales. Examples include blaming a three minute early departure, a long walk from room 105, a missing bat in the coat, shop absences, a substitute’s absence, and a flat tire excuse told with a wink.
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Girl Scout News
Mrs
Jr. High Band Festival
ACUT
Block’s Auto Service
DIAL
Tripoli, Iowa
JoAnn Adelmund
Sumner Hospital
JoAnn
Tripoli Livestock Auction
Larry Hanson
Tripoli Feed & Livestock
Christus
Margaret Smothers
Duane Judisch
Brent
1St St. S.E
Laverne Nacke
C. & H. Farm Services Center
Don Mirick
Clinton
Ill
Marilyn Blume
Sue Pleggenkuhle
Iowa
Den
Brian Bockhaus
Steve Mahlstedt
Mark Moeller
Tony Magnall
Monty Bergmann
James Fink
Murray Holm
Rod Lahman
Dean Mirs
Rick Goodenbour
Jeff Kuhrt
Jeff Diercks
Jayson Hoppenworth
Jackie Boeckman
Ann Fink
Nancy Pleggenkuhle
Michaela Bierman
Kim Kindera
Judi Schuldt
Renae Wittenburg
Jane Mahlstedt
Rhonda Pratt
Doris Bull
Deb Rieck
Lori Chapin
Shannon Finney
Terri Nuss
Beki Sassman
Margaret Rewoldt
Sherri Buss
Debra Kirchhoff
Kim Pierce
Genith
Wilson
THE
Panthers
David H
David George Buchhoff
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