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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1968
Page
6
A reflective statement quotes Luke 12.34 about wealth and stewardship urging readers to return a portion of their blessings to Christ and to be wise with money. It frames generosity as a spiritual responsibility and moral guide.
Grace Lutheran Church notices announce Sunday School at 9 a.m. and family worship at 10 a.m. with sermon There Is Still Time. Luther Leaguers meet before a rally in Waterloo. Various Circle and choir meetings, confirmations, and packing Christmas boxes scheduled through midweek with a staff meeting rescheduled.
Faith United Church of Christ invites members for 9:00 a.m. Sunday School and 10:15 a.m. worship with missionary speaker Mrs. Ralph Holland. Other local churches list worship times, Sunday School hours, meeting dates, and events through the week led by pastors such as Gerald McGee Harry Feistner V. D. Weidler and James A Maison with catechetical and choir activities.
Legal transfers recorded include Robert Markle and others to William E Noble and Terry Stevens of west 25 acres of nw of sw 28 91ads. A W Benedict to Eric F and Helen T Jacob lots 15 and 17 Koerth and Tower Subdivisions Sumner. Emma Berg phases in Readlyn with life estate reserved. multiple revenue figures noted for each deed.
Local records list multiple land transfers and quit claim deeds in November 1968. Transactions include Henry C. Heine and spouse selling to the State of Iowa, and Ramker Construction deals in Wa verly and Tripoli with revenues between 1.65 and 16.50 dollars.
State of Iowa filed new district court cases in Bremer County. Janelle Dee Baumgartner faces OMVI, Clarence Bernard Haberling charged with OMVI, Jimmy Charles Wilson charged with OMVI, and David C. Marteee with OMVI listed. Otto Gielau dba Gielau Oil Co. sues William M. Wilkins Jr. and wife in a carrying a concealed weapon matter. Gary Niemann vs Gordon Niemann listed in law.
Veterans Administration treated about 787000 patients in 1968, surpassing the 1958 patient total by 179000 while using the same bed count. The comparison highlights improved utilization of hospital capacity within the VA system.
Seaman Orene L. Larson Jr., USN, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orene A. Larson of Waverly, completed a Mobile Riverine Force class at the Naval Inshore Operations Training Center Mare Island Vallejo. The 11 week program included survival and escape training and heavy weapons, plus engineering, radio, radar and boat operations with Shop in Tripoli.
Cedar-Wapsie league race looks tight as our boys basketball team battles injuries. Coach Ray says Denver Greene Sumner will supply strong competition, with Wapsie Valley and Dunkerton also vying for honors. Returning lettermen Dan Biesterfelt Rick Wittenburg Kim Kehe Wayne Mager and Willis Hildebrandt out until Thanksgiving.
Sharon Holland of Forest City, a Forest City High School and Waldorf Junior College graduate, will graduate from Wartburg in December. She aims to pursue graduate study in music theory before teaching in the Minneapolis-St Paul area. This summer she sang part time for funerals and weddings and praised the musical performance of Bells Are Ringing after attending two rehearsals. She works with elementary through senior high students and notes Tripoli students are cooperative and interesting.
The honor roll lists seniors, juniors, sophomores, freshmen, and eighth and seventh graders with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Names include Max Ambrose, Risé Barkhoff, Dan Boeckmann, Lori Chapin, Cynthia Asmus, and many others across classes.
The piece traces a student’s growth from freshman to senior, noting changing social dynamics and self perception. It contrasts freshman ambitions with senior confidence and reflects on valuing high school only after time runs out.
Among 1.7 million Vietnam era veterans, 14 000 are under 20. Benefits for today’s veterans include special assistance for young veterans with limited education.
At 7 55 a m Wednesday November 6 twelve seniors led by Miss Kruse rode a yellow bus driven by Tex Schlatter to UNI for prospective teachers day. The group toured campuses, split into departments with guides, and attended presentations while lunch was served at the Commons.
A polemical piece from the Society for the Preservation of Life rabbits division argues against human killing for sport. It contrasts fear and happiness in humans with a life-affirming, animal perspective urging readers to embrace their instinctual selves and reduce cruelty.
Roger Heidemann, a 6 1 senior at THS born August 13 1951, is studying English accounting American government and industrial arts IV. Heidemann aims to become a machine specialist at Hawkeye Institute and seek a job at John Deere after graduation. Barb Schmidt, daughter of Mrs. Robert Schmidt, is a THS senior with studies in Ameri ment English secret practice and business and active in yearbook staff and Youth Faith United.
A school report notes football ended but wrestling and basketball practice ramp up with players aiming to improve and win. A second hour freshman class pauses to memory of a song while a red rubber ball incident interrupts hall activity. Girls basketball teams wear black shirts reading Tripoli Girls Basketball in orange. Fourth period shorthand class presents Mr Van Ahn with baby pink sweater hat booties and a rattle as a playful gift.
A set of student reflections list hopes for the future and social aims. Participants mention becoming president, making the world happier, ending chores, and improving education. Some express pride in service or desire for personal growth amid 1968 era concerns.
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