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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1960
Page
6
A reflective poem condemns shifting blame and urges self recognition of errors. It contrasts excuses with accountability and traces growth to acknowledging faults, while a classroom narrative celebrates spring, plants, and mothers as students close the year with activities and guests.
May 11 1960 Tripoli Iowa notes mark last school day May 27 with eighth grade promotion. Students recount attendance, classwork, field trips, and project work in English arithmetic reading science social studies and shop. FFA discusses chain gift program as Larry Lohmann receives gift. many students congratulated.
Louise Hoppenworth an 18 year old brown hair blue eyed 5 foot 8 inch senior shines in school life. She served on student council in sophomore year and joined basketball while assisting as Sunday School teacher. She earned a T award in basketball and enjoys bowling dancing and listening to the radio. Louise plans to pursue bookkeeping at a commercial college this fall with hopes of future work.
The kindergarten classes marked birthdays for Danny and Dennis Boeckman and other children with songs and treats. Visitors included Darwyn Peters Debra Towne and Gary Ford with pretend celebrations while neighbors brought pussy willows and a crab and chicks for viewing. On April 28 the groups toured Bergmann hatchery, saw eggs and hatchlings, and received pencils. Flowers and a cat visit were noted as well.
Ag I students finish small grain crop study and now focus on corn crop production in Iowa. They learn soil nutrient needs, test soils with a testing kit to determine necessary fertilizers and invite students to bring soil samples for testing, after weeks of swine topic study.
The Readlyn parish announces two district field days on May 13. Grades 4 through 8 compete at the Westgate-Waterloo circuit fair grounds in Waverly starting at 9 a m with refreshments on the grounds. Grades 1 through 3 hold their event at Immanuel Lutheran School in Klingner starting 8 30 a m to noon. children paying in advance earn refreshments. Sunday visitors to Readlyn and nearby towns include multiple Wehling families and others. Pfe and Mrs Ivan Jager are on a 30 day furlough. he serves with the 5th army in Chicago awaiting overseas duty in Korea.
May Day socializing at the Buenzow home Buck Creek honored Richard’s birthday with guests including the Thurms and Stummes. Williamsburg visitors stayed with the Thran family as Thran’s Tavern new ownership by Heinemann. Feeder news lists National Guard training for Kuhlman and Bast from Fairbank.
Supper guests gathered for Craig Gedde's first birthday at the Reinking home in Sumner. Teresa Lee daughter of Richard Andresen was baptized at St. Matthew's Lutheran church with sponsors named. Pastoral conference attended by Rev. Dornbusch and Rev. Jacobs at St. John Lutheran in Western Douglas. Multiple families from Waverly and Waterloo shared meals and visits, and Boy Scout Troop 101 planned a paper drive after attending Scout-O-Rama in Waterloo with Dick Turner nearby.
Mrs. John McCool of Galt was shot in the shoulder when her husband’s gun fired outside the house. The shell penetrated the wall and struck her as she stood inside, a mishap attributed to accidental discharge.
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