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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1956
Page
6
Editorial note urges remembering Mother's Day with a card and small gift. It suggests dedicating the Margaret Widdemer poem The Watcher to Mom and reflects on a mother's constant care and watching from Heaven. May 13 is highlighted as the day of observance.
Pat Mueller, 17, 5 ft 6 in, 110 pounds, blue eyes, light brown hair, lists basketball, horseback riding, boxing as favorite sports and shrimp, French fries, coffee as foods. She plans to attend Humboldt Institute in Minneapolis after graduation. Marlene Tegtmeier, 18, 5 ft 7 in, 125 pounds, brown eyes, brown hair, lists basketball as favorite sport and hamburgers with French fries as foods. She plans to attend E.R.TI. in Omaha soon. Both receive goodwill wishes from THS.
Barbara Towne cherishes cheerleading and good times at T.H.S. seniors share memories of football, games, banquets, study halls, noon hours and social moments. Voices include Leroy Brocka, Shirley Blasberg, Larry Vogt, Donald Judisch, Wilma Hartman, Donna Henn, Marlys Schwartz, Larry Ladage, Pat Mueller, Elaine Juel, Fred Mallie, Harlan Bremer, Roger Brocka.
A school note recalls sophomore boys Gerald Wagner and Vernon Everding sustaining cuts from a knife and a saw while in shop and drafting classes. Vernon writes reflections on hands as gifts and tools that endure injuries yet heal, while a kitchen mishap creates a memorable odor as Miss Yo bakes meat loaf and the oven door fails.
Terry's Pre Re views praise Maurice Evans Hall of Fame presentation directed by George Schaefer. The Sunday television premiere featured Helen Hayes Judith Anderson Susan Strasberg and Siobhan McKenna in a warmly humorous drama about a baby left at a convent doorstep and the nun's lives.
Ralph Bolte says butterflies before a meet, calms while running, and he feels bad about losses but proud if he did his best. A win makes him feel good and helps chores. Bob Boeckmann admits nerves at times, but remains unfazed by win or loss.
At Waterloo April 19 to 21 the state FFA convention included Jay Ranard and Robert Mohling as delegates. They observed parliamentary procedure and extemporaneous speaking and plan to encourage more participants next year. May 2 FFA meeting elected officers led by Lloyd Kuker as president and Loren Ratliff as vice president.
Dee Bock received a new sparkler from Fred Krueger of THS. Dee has attended the Paris Academy of Beauty in Cedar Rapids recently. Several THS girls wear brightly colored jointless necklaces that can be taken apart at any point.
Congregation notes list events led by Lester E Gatch including Family Night Friday May 11 with cake or jello and dishes. A two week Daily Vacation Bible School starts Monday May 21. Teachers from intermediates and up to meet with Carolyn Goddard May 24.
Church services and activities listed include adult Bible class on The Mission of the Church, worship with Festival of the Christian Home, family themed sermon, choir and junior choir rehearsals, and finance and church committees. Special speakers include Rev. Thomas Fukuyama guest preacher. Vacation Bible School begins May 21 with cooperative hosting. Pentecost communion and Mother's Day observances noted along with various church and society meetings and Ascension Day services.
A fragment describes jewelry that can be worn as a bracelet and necklace and then reconfigured into a rope of beads. The text hints at modular pieces enabling multiple uses and transformations. No dates or people are provided.
Cyril Jandrey, Pastor, leads worship at St John’s Lutheran Fredrika with a 9 a.m. service and 10 a.m. Sunday school. St Paul’s Lutheran Siegel offers Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. followed by worship at 10:15 a.m.
St Pauls Ev Lutheran Waverly invites members to anniversary services with Sunday school and Bible class at 9 15 a m and festival service at 10 15 a m Sunday school and classes continue through the week with adult instruction Monday May 14 at 7 30 p m parent teachers meeting Tuesday May 15 at 8 15 p m Walther League social Wednesday May 16 and choir rehearsal Thursday May 17 at 8 15 p m.
The report quotes a father recalling teaching a boy to turn left without missing the car behind. The piece argues many older drivers spread dangerous habits and calls for isolating youths from unsafe road behavior by relying on trained driver education teachers.
Donald A. Bremer son of Mr and Mrs Paul A Bremer Tripoli graduates from nine week recruit training at Naval Training Center Great Lakes Ill May 5 1968 with drill and instruction in marching and seamanship as part of the boot camp program.
After two weeks leave, grants will be assigned to starboard duties or services depending on qualifications. Life say Ndling.
Bremey County District Court records new filings for L. G. Condon and wife and De ence E. Wickham and wife as civil actions. Justice actions listed with party pairs indicate ongoing litigation and potential schedules.
An accident report from a father describes his 15 year old son driving with the father as instructor. The teen attempted a left turn by swinging wide to the right then cut in, causing a rear collision. The evaluator notes such crashes are common as spring arrives.
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