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Newspaper

Tripoli Leader

Location

Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1973

Page

6

Birthday and social gatherings noted in local notices

A long list of residents and guests share birthdays and tea events at area homes and churches. Attendees include the Schmudlachs Brases McBrides and many neighbors from Siegel Waterloo Reinbeck and West Union in weekend visits and dinners.

Herman Mueller Alvin Sassman Clara Hildebrandt Ralph Drewis Ferdinand Klenzmann Amy Kendra Drewis U.C.C. Church Siegel Paul Rettig Wendell Rettig Everett Williams Virgil Bahlmann Diane Roy Volker Emil Schmudlach Otto Schoenfeld Hubert Testroet Sonia Laura Brase Esther Pleggenkuhle Birthday Club Pleggenkuhle Ella Lemke Irl Haynes Dennis Niemeyer Sarah Hagedorn Walter Sells Sherwood Pleggenkuhle Kenneth Triplett Harry Bockhaus Clarence Coan Oscar Kreis Meta Heideman Waterloo Mt. Vernon U.C.C Clarence Hassman Truman Stahl Harold Lindermann Cedar Falls Louis Heidemann Reinbeck Meta Heidemann Lester Buenger Ames Sharon Buenger Harry Pratt Sheldon

Community guest list fills Tripoli wedding season

Local column lists visitors and family gatherings around Tripoli Iowa May 1973. The long roster covers numerous households with calls, dinners, and Easter events in the communities of Tripoli Sumner Cedar Falls Dysart and Waterloo.

Lawrence Bahlmann Vernon Petersen Dike David Virgil Bahlmann Diane Roy Volker Herman Bahlmann Robert Cooper Mike Cooper Darby Mike Lester Buenger University of Iowa Linda Carl Abbas Dale Abbas Junior Boeckman Kenneth Bahlmann Paul Engert Kristie Stacy Rueben Engert Ernest Nuss Lorenz Meyer Sumner Elwyn Ingram Cedar Falls Paul Hartman Kenneth Chapin Ewald Miller Oscar Kreis Clint Ward Tim Ward Rockford Louis Hagedorn Helena Bergmann Harley Bergmann Tripoli Dennis Niemeyer Scl Haynes Leo Bahlmann Wayne Bravener Emil Schmudlach Lorenz Zander Robert Bergmann Cora Hi

Sr High Completes Pre Registration For 73 74

On April 19 eighth to eleventh graders received pre registration materials for the 73 74 school year in the gym at 1 30 p m. They were to return class choice forms by April 27 to help balance sections and flag scheduling issues early.

Sr. High

Student Council Elections Set For 73 74 Year

The student council announced elections for the 73 74 year to be held this month. Petitions must be signed by 25 students and two teachers by May 2. The council has 13 members with 3 from each class and the senior class president as an honorary member.

May Music Events Schedule For Senior High To 8th Grade

The calendar lists concerts and contests in May: Senior High Spring Concert May 2 at 8:00 p.m. Large Group Contest at Sumner May 5. Elementary and Junior High Spring Concert May 7 at 8:00 p.m. Eighth grade musical Wizard of Oz May 15 at 8:00 p.m.

Sumner

Here Today Gone Tomorrow Seniors Plan Graduation Events

The senior class met on April 26 to review the remaining schedule. Each senior received a calendar of events and six commencement tickets. They voted to use treasury funds for caps and gowns rental and to sponsor a senior picnic on May 17 at Split Rock Park.

Split Rock Park

I bear the torch that enlightens the world

The passage extols education as mankind's driving force shaping progress, culture, and liberty. It frames education as the workshop of ambition and the source of opportunity, portraying it as the creator of science, philosophy, art, and democracy. It proclaims education as irresistible power guiding nations and lives.

Earth

Flunked test blamed on late study excuses

A student admits failing a recent exam citing missed study time and distractions. The notes list reasons such as forgetting the test, leaving a book at school, staying out late, and insufficient preparation.

I Will Live Through This Day And Not Life’s Burden

A reflective pledge to tackle day by day what is and to adjust to circumstance, strengthening the mind through study and effort. The speaker vows not to fear beauty or giving to the world, trusting mutual reciprocity as life unfolds.

Correction: NHS induction speech misattributed

The newspaper admits an error in reporting for the National Honor Society induction. It states Mr. Van Ahn delivered the speech on character, not Mr. Ray, and apologizes for the mistaken attribution.

Ray Mr. van Ahn

High School Spring Concert Tonight May 2

The Senior High Music Department will stage a spring concert in the Senior High gym at 8:00 p.m. There is no admission. The Mixed Chorus performs four numbers, the Girls Glee four numbers, the Boys Glee one number, and the Concert Band three pieces. Also select Division I groups from Northwood Kensett will perform. Support your local music department by attending.

Senior High Music Department Senior High Symnasium Northwood-Kensett

Ecology Day set for Tripoli cleanup drive

On May 15 during 5th 6th and 7th hours students will pick up trash along highways around Tripoli. They will use containers and bags, return with full bags, and aim to keep ditches and roads free of litter. The effort showcases community responsibility and school spirit.

Mr. Ahrens Tripoli

Insight '73: Terry Peters the car repair kid wins praise

A road tale spotlights Terry Alan Peters a high school senior skilled in auto mechanics and favored by locals. The story notes his age January 30th birthday and his parents Victor and Mrs Peters while praising his work ethic and easy manner.

Bud Terry Alan Peters Victor Peters Black Oak Arkansas Terry

Time Is On The Side Of Truth Instructing About Skipping School

A moralizing piece argues that skipping school is foolish because adults watch closely and will report truants. It suggests ways to avoid detection, including staying in town, feigning illness, or moving with a friend, while warning that buses and drivers can expose the attempt.

Fragmented talk hints at local jobs and Ridge

Conversational exchange mentions Terry, Testy, and a ridge location. A character hopes for a better job after a plan to fire. The dialogue reveals concern over a missing wrecker and an anticipated repair.

Terry

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