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Newspaper

Tripoli Leader

Location

Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1968

Page

6

Bells Are Ringing at High School Auditorium

Broadway musical production Bells Are Ringing draws near with two weekend performances on Friday and Saturday November 8 and 9 at 8 p m. Paul Kammeyer plays Jeff Moss who woos Ella Peterson played by Audrey Quass while confusion about names adds a playful twist. Songs include Just in Time and The Party's Over. Tickets from cast members or at the door.

Jeff Moss Paul Kammeyer Ella Peterson Audrey Quass Ella Susanswer Jeff Melasande Scott

Pinhook Social Notices Chronicle Family Visits

Local residents from Pinhook and nearby towns hosted and visited relatives and friends over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Grahlman spent six weeks with Dale Grahlman in Marion before returning home. Several families dropped by homes in Waverly, Traer, Janesville, Fredericksburg, West Union, and Chicago area for visits and movements to trains and funerals.

Ernest Grahlman San Pedro Cal Dale Grahlman Marion Carl Kuethe Ray Kuethe Jake Schneider Waverly Albert Rieck Howard van Brocklin Louie Tietje Gus Laube Tripoli Ernest van Brocklin Waukon Allen Rieck Robert Schmidt Tommie Janesville Albert Ri Roy Justen Fredericksburg Helmuth Bartles Denver Dilley Henry Pleggenkuhle Good Samaritan West Union

Switchboard Operator At the Statehouse Tells of Bomb Scare

Myrtle, the statehouse switchboard operator, received a bomb threat call. The caller hung up after she asked for more details and the same threat was later reported to the Des Moines fire department. State offices closed, about 1,600 employees got the day off, and searchers found no bomb. The event tested the new civil defense command post and revealed several bugs.

Myrtle Statehouse Des Moines Civil Defense Command Post

Weekend social notes from several Iowa families

Saturday evening guests in the Donald Sievers home included Ralph Drewis Carmen Sch rader Sumner Beevers Lohmann Kuker Drewis and Dixie Lampe. Sunday suppers honored twins Tim and Kim Pleggenkuhle. Additional visits included Grahlman McKeown O Connell Nuss and Timothy. Funeral for Fred Aselmiller occurred at St John Lutheran Buck Creek.

Donald Sievers Ralph Drewis Carmen Dale Schrader Sumner James Beevers Waterloo Erling Lohmann Postville Robert Kuker Readlyn Randolph Drewis Dixie Lampe Tripoli Sievers Esther Pleggenkuhle Sherwood Pleggenkuhle Truman Stahl Mrs. Pleggenkuhle Tim Kim E. J. Grahlman California R. A. McKeown Harold O’connell Elroy Nuss Timothy Madelia Minn Ernest Nuss Fred Elsamiller St. John Lutheran Church Buck Creek Willis Schlatter Arnold Jaschen Mary Taylor Glen Ebert Eugene Ore Floyd Jackson St. Croix Falls Wis Andrew Feye Rockford Alfred Bull Herbert Wuttke Dale Mueller Jerry Charles Mueller Mrs Elmer Matthias James Kerr

Tripoli Leader Readers Share Weekend Visits and Birth News

Saturday and Sunday social visits fill Tripoli area as families host relatives and celebrate birthdays. Notables include Robin Renee Hanson joining Kenneth and Hazel Hanson, plus Jim Hassman and family guests in Tripoli and Cedar Falls. Weekend guests travel from Waterloo, Waverly, Sigourney, and beyond.

Herbert Sonday Waterloo Wayne Bravener Robin Renee Kenneth Hanson Cedar Falls Walt Sells Louis Knief Waldo Knief Dunkerton Bill Studeman Jim Hassman Iowa City J. C. Hassman Harold Hyde Sonia Ray Buchholz Linda Leuenberger Iowa Falls Leo Leuenberger Wm. Bieman Orville Duecker Scott Anthon

Mortgage advantages include low or no lower interest period

The note outlines benefits of a mortgage plan with a reduced or zero interest phase and the possibility to be paid off early with a penalty. It highlights potential savings during the favorable rate period and the tradeoff of a penalty for early payoff.

Senior and Junior Class Students Edit News Page

A student team of junior and senior editors contributed to the school newspaper, drafting and revising content, selecting features, and refining layout for the current issue. The collaborative effort showcased student leadership and newsroom teamwork.

Award for THS student teacher Darlene Isaac

Darlene Isaac of North Dakota, a Golden Valley high graduate and Wartburg German major, teaches German at THS under supervision of Mrs. Rieckenberg. She calls THS students friendly and involved, plans to teach after May graduation, and favors a school the size of Tripoli high.

Darlene Isaac North Dakota Golden Valley High Wartburg THS Rieckenberg Tripoli High School

Nielsen from Wartburg College Receives Student Teacher Recognition

Gary R. Nielsen from Wartburg College is honored as the next student teacher. He hails from Racine Wisconsin, attended Washington Park High School, and reflects on teaching duties and high school memories. He notes student teaching meets expectations despite time spent on tasks.

Gary R. Nielsen Wartburg College Racine Wise Washington Park High School

P Kammeyer Chosen For State Competition

All state auditions were held at Sumner on Saturday October 26 for instrumental and vocal participants. Of three vocal quartets auditioned two were recalled, but Paul Kammeyer was the sole performer chosen from eight selected. The participants delivered fine performances and Kammeyer will travel to Des Moines for the state competition.

Sumner Paul Kammeyer Paul Des Moines

THS Junior High Classroom Antics Stir Lighthearted Gossip

James Peters reddens in algebra class as classmates debate his love life. Freshmen in English present themes about an insane person labeled Crazy Stories while PE girls practice walking for bowling. Steve Drape slips, bus push and gutter-ball jokes mix with pass rumors and study hall lateness. minor mischief surrounds quiz snubs and bribe schemes.

James Peters Mr. Harm Jim Steve

Parent-Teacher Conferences Set For Friday

Conferences on Friday November 8 will review each student’s academic achievement test grades homework and projects. Teachers will discuss class participation home life and behavior and provide guidance on working with others and meeting requirements.

Roving Reporter List of Reincarnation Preferences

A quirky reader poll lists participants and their preferred reincarnation avatars. Names include Deb, Rick, Steve, Jim, Roger, Dave, Keith, Sheryl, Glenda, Barb, Steve, and Deb with choices ranging from Kitty Cat to Gorilla.

Deb G Kitty Cat Rick W.—Fox Steve G.—Banty Rooster Jim T Tom Cat Roger H.—Hawk Dave B.—Seahorse Keith N.—Skunk Steve H.—Piggy Ricky M Lion Roger B Gorilla Deb S.—Roadrunner Sheryl W.—Chipmunk Glenda—Mr. Drips Barb D.—Seagull Steve S Pussy Cat

Bells Are Ringing at THS This Friday and Saturday

THS music department presents Bells Are Ringing on Friday and Saturday Nov 8 and 9. The musical follows Ella Peterson a telephone operator at Sue's Answer Phone who becomes entangled with patrons including playwright Jeff Moss. Tickets available now.

THS Ella Peterson Sue Jeff Moss Ella Jeff

Senior profiles highlight Gene Johnson and Mike Johnson

Eugene David Johnson, six feet tall with brown hair and hazel eyes, excels in government and world geography and favors teacher Mr Ferree for understanding students. He volunteers in band chorus 4 H and sports, enjoys fishing and hunting, and aims for college or Navy after graduation. Michael Johnson, blond blue eyed senior, participates in chemistry government and English, youth fellowship and musical groups. He values THS, likes pizza and Squirt, and hopes WW US involvement ends soon.

Eugene David Johnson Floyd Johnson Gene Ferree Jen Michael Mike U.N.I

Junior High Tales From 7B And Hallway Antics

Mrs Mattke reads a college written true story about a kind woman who helped a runaway dog. Report cards are out, a fresh start may boost second nine weeks grades. Students joke about teachers and misused paper wads and a dramatic shirt rip in study hall.

Dennis O Syverson Mr. van Ahn Tom L Paul Miller Carol

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