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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1961
Page
6
The 1960-61 Tripoli High School year ends with the release of the Panther yearbook and senior events. Banquets, a Parisian Rendezvous prom, and a marching band highlight a final week of celebrations. Senior awards, valedictory honors, and commencement mark the conclusion.
Ag Notes report four freshmen elected as FFA officers Keith Heffernan treasurer Doug Boeckmann secretary Virgil Block reporter and Charles Dietz sentinel initiated as Chapter Farmers May 12 before installation May 15 Also mentions sophomores in shop welding activities and Tom Manson’s recent visit to the class.
This year THS fielded a struggling team with seven losses and three wins. The Panthers beat Plainfield 14 to 0 for their first win. Pitcher Gary Klenzmann allowed only one hit in the final frame. Doug Bell snagged two wins in Sumner tournaments, 3-1 and 14-11 with Everding’s relief. Five starters will depart, opening spots for underclassmen. Rich Meyer led batting with nine hits in 30 at bats for a .300 average.
KNITTEL St Matthew s Lutheran Bible school will begin Monday June 5. The series Gods Law be the lesson this year. Rev and Mrs Erich J Dorn busch and Mrs Christena Ober man called in the home of Mr and Mrs Arnold Platte Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs LeRoy Platte and Mr and Mrs Clarence Wehling and Carol spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Arnold Platte in observance of Mrs Platte s birthday. Otto Westendorf is a patient at Allen Memorial hospital after suffering a light stroke. Mr and Mrs Rudolph Ludwig and Mr and Mrs Aaron Ludwig and Judy spent Friday evening in the home of Mr and Mrs Arn old Platte. Mrs Sarah Heuser was taken to Thompson Convalescent Home after spending a few days at Allen Memorial hospital Waterloo. Busch entertained the Pastors Circle Monday. Attending were Rev and Mrs Elmer Jacobs Readlyn Rev and Mrs Schreit mueller Westgate Rev and Mrs Glaser Buck Creek Rev and Mrs Mohr and Rev and Mrs Diemer Sumner Rev and Mrs Thalacker Tripoli Rev and Mrs Fuchs Crane Creek Rev Wm Barrack Maxfield Rev and Mrs Senst and Rev and Mrs Foege Waverly Mr and Mrs Clarence Wehl ing entertained at dinner Sunday in observance of Clarence Wehl ing s Jimmy s and Lois Peipers birthdays. Present were Mrs Mary Adams Mr and Mrs John Peiper Jimmy and Lois. Afternoon visitors were Mr and Mrs Arnold Platte. Busch entertained relatives Friday evening after Davids graduation. Their son Erich and wife of Minneapolis spent the weekend in the Dornbusch home. Mr and Mrs Charlie Olson spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs LeRoy Platte. Rev and Mrs Erich J Dorn
A report from Tripoli Iowa notes Sophia Staack of Oran celebrated her 80th birthday at St Peter Lutheran church parlors in Oran. Clarence Wehling and family spent Thursday evening with LaVern Schmidt’s family. David Dornbusch traveled to Minneapolis to visit his brother Erich Dornbusch before leaving for service June 3. LeRoy Plate and Lorenz Mummelthei were guests near Waverly Sunday.
The article highlights recent library funding from the State Traveling Library enabling 20 hours weekly open time and access to new reference volumes. It reviews two novels, Elizabeth Ogilvie’s The Witch Door set on a Maine island, and Frances Parkinson Keyes’s The Chess Players with Civil War era contexts across multiple Southern cities.
A utilities meter reader left his pickup at the hilltop home above the Kary Korner Motel in Humboldt. The vehicle rolled downhill striking a television antenna tower before crashing into the motel, causing damage but no reported injuries.
The War Orphans Educational Assistance Act of 1956 provides education training benefits to orphans of veterans who died in military service or from service related disabilities in World War I II and the Korean Conflict. Qualifying orphans aged 18 to 23 may attend approved schools for up to 36 months with a monthly subsistence allowance around 110 dollars, contingent on institutions meeting state and federal standards.
The State Department of Public Instruction explains special restorative training for eligible individuals with physical or mental disabilities to aid in education. Approved by the Veterans Administration Regional Office, forms are available at VA offices. Over 100 Iowa schools are now approved under the act, with about 20 persons currently receiving training in Iowa.
Multiple real estate transfers listed with minuscule sums. Anthony A. Bush and wife sell to Plainfield Realty Co. a 165 by 555 foot parcel in northwest quadrant. Lutheran Children s Home Society sells to Warren H. Kerndt and wife Lou A. a Lot 9 in Block 5 Second Home addition Waverly. Cedar Valley Investors Inc transfers Lot 2 Block 5 Ridgewood addition Waverly to Robert Lee and Bonnie Rae Albers. Oren Larsen and wife convey Lot 4 Block 82 Carstensens addition Tri Poli to Wil bert J. Nolte. T H Bang and wife transfer part of southwest 34 92 14 to Bartels Lutheran Home. Robert Ambrose et al to Har-
A sequence of property deeds filed with revenues shows transfers from J. and Kathryn Uhlenhopp in Readlyn and Readlyn area to Raymond Lage schite. Emma Schweer to Edward L. Scott. L. J. Carver to T. H. and Violet Bang in Waverly. Duane E. Flynn to James Lynch. Lydia McRoberts Estate to L. Chestnut. George Tjaden to By gene Sever in Waverly. Garwin Carlson and Richard D. and Mattie Schwab finance parcel transfers in Carver's Subdivision and Home additions in Waverly with revenues ranging from 2.20 to 33 dollars.
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