Thanksgiving guest lists span several towns in Iowa
The report lists numerous Thanksgiving and weekend gatherings across New Hampton Waterloo Plainfield Ames Oelwein Denver Tripoli Des Moines and other locations. Families such as Pose Klenzmann Schmudlach Bergmann Hassman Hagedorn Dreyer and Buchmann host relatives including Lori Lori and Nancy Suhr attend dinners and birthdays amid wedding notices and funeral services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Pose
New Hampton
Ferdinand Klenzmann
Marvin Klenzmann
Waterloo
Roy Volker
George Hagen
Duane Refshauge
Plainfield
Otto Schoenfeld
Horton
Emil Schmudlach
Lee Boeck
Denver
Richard Harken
Roy Schmudlach
Joe Dean
Oeelwein
Rhonda Dean
Ames
Ray Roder
Alfred Specht
Sherwood Pleggenkuhle
Art Siegfried
Dan Pleggenkuhle
Sue Pleggenkuhle
Tom Lundberg
Robert Bergmann
Wayne Bravener
Roger Bergmann
Roy Drewis
Amy
Kendra
Ralph Drewis
Louis Hagedorn
Larry Riha
David Hagedorn
Mark
Lori
Bill Stuedeman
Kim
Des Moines
Clarence Hassman
Ricky
Julie
David Hassman
Stanley
Lester Buenger
Linda
Logan
Brenda
Mahlon Fiie
Brodhead
Wis
Paul Engert
Rueben Engert
Harold Lindermann
Cedar Falls
Oscar Kreis
Oscar L. Kreis
DeWitt
Rexford Strottmann
Iowa City
Kreis
Junior Boeckmann
Jim Boeckmann
Fredericksburg
Gerald Lahmann
Dennis Miller
Tripoli
Ross Ager
Jim Clark
Laura Brase
John McBride
Jerry Burrow
THS Awards Assembly Recognizes Football Baseball Softball Athletes
The THS awards assembly on November 22 honored seniors and juniors from football baseball and softball for their seasons. Recipients include Ron Bergmann Spencer Holm Gary Krumm Steve Mahlstedt Dan Kuecker Jeff Waterman Tom Smalley Paul Miller Rick Alcock Jim Biesterfelt John Fink Spencer Holm Mark Moeller Tony Magnall Duane Meihost Murray Holm Rick Goodenbour manager and others. Many athletes were acknowledged though the list was not fully complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ths
Ron Bergmann
Spencer Holm
Gary Krumm
Steve Mahlstedt
Dan Kuecker
Jeff Waterman
Tom Smalley
Paul Miller
Jim Fink
Duane Meihost
Murray Holm
Ed Renner
Dave Harms
Carl Zander
Rodney Lahmann
John Sova
Rick Goodenbour
Mgr
Jeff Kuhrt
Shannon Finney
Jackie Boeckmann
Micki Biermann
Sue Platte
Doris Bull
Connie Matthias
JoAnn Kuecker
Colleen Marquardt
Lynn Mayer
Deb Buzzard
Mary Schmidt
Margaret Rewoldt
Mark Moeller
Tony Magnall
Randy Schuldt
Sidney Tegtmeier
Church Notes Show Sunday Services and Christmas Plans
Listings from multiple churches note Sunday School times and worship services. Key events include a Candlelight Service on Dec 3 at 8 p.m with youth involvement, and a Tripoli Nursing Home vesper on Dec 6 at 6 30 p.m. Regular services at Artesian, Trinity, St John’s, and United Methodist churches are also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. J. Gundel
Tripoli Nursing Home
Artesian
Gary D. Georgi
Trinity Lutheran Church
Bremer
United Methodist Church
Frederika James
Pittman
ST. John’s Lutheran Church
Frederika
Richard F. Gronewold
Luther League
Blakes Grove
Ackley
Weidler
Rebecca Circle
Church Council
Religious group calendar for St John’s St Paul’s and Grace churches
The Tripoli Leader lists upcoming services and activities for St John’s Lutheran St Paul’s Siegel S J Meyer interim pastor Grace Lutheran Church led by Glenn Kappelmann. Events include confirmations baptisms choir practice Bible study circles and Advent and Christmas preparations across Dec 2 3 and 4 with worship services and educational programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Siegel S. J. Meyer
Grace Lutheran Church
Tripoli
Iowa
Glenn Kappelmann
Why Read Why Pete Panther Beats Odds With Books
An interview explains Pete Panther’s high grades stem from heavy reading since childhood. He read two books a week, building speed, vocabulary, spelling, and writing style. Reading repeatedly exposes him to words and print patterns, making learning easier for others to try.
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Pete Panther
Pete
8th Grade Guitar Class Learns With Shared Instruments
8th graders study guitar in Mr Kuyper’s class with a student teacher guiding. Shared guitars limit each student, but progress remains steady as they practice tunes like Tom Dooly inspired pieces and imagine future stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Dooly
Kuyper
Chet Akins
Gossiping youths discuss Joe Hurmence in bored street chatter
A group huddled on the street talks about Joe Hurmence. They share scattered details from birth date to classes and future plans while their boredom fades in the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Boyd Hurmence
Joe
William Hurmence
Wartburg
Dakota Christmas Dance at Tripoli High School Gym
Students are invited to a semi formal Christmas dance on December 16 at the Tripoli High School gym. Doors open 8:30 pm and close 11:30 pm with a $1.25 per person admission and refreshments available. The band Dakota will perform, promising a festive evening with dancing and celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Tripoli High School
Dakota
New THS Student Teacher Joins Vocal Music Dept
Miss Sue Foltz teaches Mixed Chorus and Boys and Girls Glee Clubs at THS and also teaches at the Elementary school. She studies Music Education at Wartburg, majors in voice, and belongs to Alpha Chi Mu Phi Epsilon Student Education Association and Music Educators National Conference. Her hobbies include water sports tennis and sewing. She plays piano French horn and coronet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THS
Sue Foltz
Miss Foltz
Wartburg
Alpha Chi
Mu Phi Epsilon
Student Education Association
Music Educators National Conference
Christmas gifts readers want from partners
A survey of reader answers shows playful, quirky and practical wishes. Respondents list items from homemade pizza and a rubber ducky to a key and a case of something, reflecting humor and affection in holiday gift desires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon
Kevin
Mark M
M. F
Mr. G
Janet
Ronnie B
D.K
S.M
K.S
S.H
Kim B
Dorsey
Terri W
Jane M
Dean
Deb Buzz
Sheryl
Marilyn
Steve M
Law Girls
Paula
D. M
Miss F
THS Speech Program Seeks Participants for Contests
A THS notice invites 25 students to join the speech department for oratory dramatic and storytelling events. Drips leads the program with categories including one act play and dramatic interpretation and plans a district contest. Interested students should contact soon.
Panther's Tale urges orderly paper pickup
A reader note from The Panther's Tale asks students to queue for newspapers, noting crowds rush to grab copies and proposing better organization to prevent torn papers and delays. It imagines recruiting helpers to pass out editions if needed.
Harrowing lemon drop incident in school reading class
A student recounts a near choking episode in English class after swallowing a lemon drop during a reading moment. The candy lodged in the throat, causing inability to breathe and read, until the sweet dissolved and the student could breathe again, prompting a vow to avoid candy at school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everthing
Superman
Open Letter Targets Frantic Fans and Officials
A local sports column critiques disruptive fans at high school events in Iowa. The piece cites incidents where spectators challenge game officials, causing delays and tension in the stands. The writer urges officials to handle confrontations firmly to protect players and proper conduct.
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Panther
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Harry Bockhaus
Stanley Bockhaus
Robert McCracken
Jane
Nancy Suhr
Richard Buchmann
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Arlington
Leland Alcock
Dave
Rick Alcock
Sue Kuehner
Ray Joecken
Chip
Alice Hemingson
Chub Hemingson
Don Hemingson
Wesley Jensen
Randy
Sherri
Roger Jensen
Byron Hemingson
Lorinda
Albert Johnson
Stanley Bahlmann
Debbie
Marty
Denneth Dreyer
Aplington
Herman Bahlmann
Emil Buchholz
Waverly
Elmer Matthias
Victor Matthias
B. W. Matthias
Fairbank
Carl Abbas
Chris Abbas
Avey Funeral Home
Marshalltown
Dick Klenzmann
Michelle
ST. John’s
American Lutheran Church
Crane Creek
ST. Paul's Lutheran
AWW
ST. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Readlyn, Iowa
John Albrecht
Grace
Martha _ Circle
Erna Platte
Herman Rathe
Bennington
Faith United Church OF Christ
Keith D. Selberg
Deborah
Naomi
Edward Schroeder
Western
Douglas James A. Mattson
Mary-Martha Circle
Music Mothers
Mr. Drips
Carpenters
Santa
H. I. Surls
Cottage Community Church
Iowa Falls
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