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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1957
Page
6
The piece argues that school athletic programs shape character, teach teamwork, discipline, and temperance, and prepare students for responsible citizenship and future employment. It stresses sportsmanship, rule obedience, and character development as core benefits for Tripoli High School students today.
Jim Kingsbury, a THS senior, plans a summer job then army or marine service after graduation. He is 5'7.5", enjoys Rock-a-Baby, Wire Service, and several subjects, with football and baseball in high school. Lloyd Kuker, 5'11", FFA president, four years in football basketball baseball, loves softball, Elvis All Shook Up, and Lawrence Welk. He values the junior-senior prom and wishes the class of '57 well.
A school prom for junior and senior classes plus faculty occurred April 26 at 6 30 p m in the high school auditorium. James Lahmann presided as master of ceremonies with Robert Osborn welcoming guests and Dennis Olejniczak accepting the greeting. A prayer followed by James Black. Entertainment featured the Sing Song Girls and the Shangrila Song Birds. a senior farewell was performed with junior participation. Mr Shriver delivered a speech. The decor used a latticed ceiling in red yellow and black themed Shangri la with Chinese temple silhouettes and a Chinese bird bath and garden centerpiece.
The event featured an Oriental arch and lantern decorations with wind chimes as guests arrived. Jimmy Fox and his orchestra kicked off with Slowboat to China, followed by a midnight show Geraldine. At 2 30 a m teenagers moved to the town hall for a sock hop hosted by KOEL DJ Dale Woods. Rock and roll played until 6 am breakfast was served by the Woman's club.
Kindergarten stories describe April birthdays for Tom Green and Danny Biesterfelt with candy treats, Easter visits from Ricky Buckley and Max Ambrose, and classrooms buzzing with May baskets, Mother’s Day crafts, and student pets. First and fourth graders review subtraction facts, spelling lists, and art projects as spring routines unfold and summer longing grows.
Em Fuchs, Pastor, leads 9 a.m. Sunday school and 10 a.m. worship. Tuesday May 14 at 8 p.m. Ladies Aid and Missionary Society meet.
Frederika Methodist Church led by Pastor D L Carver holds morning worship at 9 15 with the topic The Strength of the Inner Man and Sunday school at 10 15. A Saturday May 11 event begins at 10 with pre- article text incomplete.
Local news brief from Tripoli Iowa highlights community events and notices as published in The Tripoli Leader on May 8 1957. Names of residents and dates referenced indicate upcoming local activities and items of public interest.
Nine members of the Tripoli Future Teachers Association attended a Waverly FTA rally at Washington Irving school on May 2. The meeting opened at 7 30 p.m. with a school bell. Denver Tripoli and Waverly were represented. Dr Max from Wartburg Mrs Engelbrecht and Mr Birdsell led a symposium followed by group discussion. A 45 minute recess allowed time for rotation table tennis and box hockey. Refreshments were served at a cafeteria to conclude the gathering.
The Style show at Tripoli High School features the freshman and junior home economics classes modeling all clothes they made this year. A skit highlighting the juniors knitted items will also be performed. The event starts at 8 p.m.
Paratory membership class to be received during morning service at the Fredericksburg church while other services occur at 8 p m and 9 30 a m. St John s Evangelical in Siegel V D Weidler pastor lists multiple worship times Sunday school Holy Communion and theme Cultivate the Love That Comes From God with May events and meetings through May 15 17 and 13 14 15 sessions and council/ brotherhood notes.
In New Sharon Mr and Mrs A J Hollebrands recently observed their 40th anniversary in business the couple continuing to serve the local community with long standing enterprise and steady service.
Readlyn couple Mr and Mrs Lee Landers Greene announce the birth of a daughter Rhonda Sue Landers. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Werner Griese Pulaski Wis and the Piehl family Readlyn. Weekend visitors Anna Griese Allen Memorial hospital. Others gathered for Louis Widdel birthday with local attendees in Readlyn.
August Hesse resigns from Readlyn Telephone Co board where he served as secretary and treasurer. William Maurer is named to fulfill the unexpired term. The notice lists Cedar Falls Schulte Wa terloo and Mr and Mrs Ben Nelson and sons as local references.
Hart Bill Ferguson and Edmond Flattery of Albia were injured when a tractor overturned while spreading lime stone. both were hospitalized.
A brief note from Princess Gra expresses thanks for a knitted pair of nylon booties worn by the new royal baby, sent by Mrs Ukon. The message reflects polite reception of the heirloom item and confirms its royal connection.
Mrs Ruby Busch near Durant reclaimed a diamond wrist watch lost eight years earlier in the cattle shed, later located in the feed yard. The note also mentions the Department of Labor was created in 1913.
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