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Newspaper

Tripoli Leader

Location

Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1968

Page

6

Unto you therefore which believe he is precious

Short religious note cites a Bible verse from Peter 2 7 and emphasizes belief as precious to the faithful.

Peter

Church Notes from Multiple Parishes Highlight Services

Alton Koengeter and Keith Selberg lead Sunday School ages three through twelve at various times with worship and Communion. Activities include board meetings choir practice confirmations and council sessions. Also covers St John’s Lutheran Fredrika Siegel V D Weidler pastors and Crane Creek meets for Sunday School at 9 00 a m.

ST. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Siegel V. D. Weidler ST. John’s American Lutheran Church Crane Creek Geo. J. Gundel

Birthday Dinner Gatherings Across North Iowa

Mrs. Martha OConnell and guests from Tripoli Jesup La Porte City and Rochester celebrated her birthday with Otto Jager. Weekend visits included Dale Thurm home Erich Dornbusch Rochester and Arnold Platte hosts. Ames student Carol Wehling stayed with Clarence Wehling as friends and relatives visited.

Martha O'Connell Frederika Ray Mce-Keown Tripoli LaVern Crew Jesup Ivan Jager Michael la Porte City Otto Jager Wilfred Westendorf Sumner Arnold Platte Clarence Ganske Erwin Thurm Jill Kenneth Westendorf Dale Thurm Erich L. Dornbusch Timothy Rochester Erich J. Dornbusch Chris Petersen Walter Boldt Elmer Sassmann Carl Buenger Burman Knight Carol Wehling Ames Clarence Wehling

Community Worship and Meetings at Local Churches

Divine service at 10 a m with sermon Do You Want to Be Healed led by Pastor Sigmund Bredow promotion Sunday in Sunday School. Joint ASCM ASCW meeting Oct 10 at 8 p m with entertainments. Catechetical instruction Saturdays at 9 a m Western Douglas. Martha Circle Oct 3 1 30 p m Rebecca Circle Oct 7 8 p m council meeting. St Paul Trinity Lutheran churches list services and Sunday School times.

Gerald McGee Harry Feistner Sigmund Bredow ASCM ASCW Burton Beevers Alfred Schneer Louis Platte Sunshine Leonard Mixdorf ST. John’s Lutheran Western Douglas James A. Mattson Martha Circle Rebecca Circle ST. Paul and Trinity Lutheran G. C. Hattendorf St. Paul Trinity

Tripoli Community School Lunch Menu Week

Monday beef and gravy mashed potatoes slaw chocolate pudding cheese and peanut butter sandwiches milk Tuesday Spanish rice sunshine salad peaches brownie bread and butter milk Wednesday maid rite buttered corn pickles orange juice cake with cherry topping milk Thursday vegetable soup crackers toasted cheese and plain sandwiches fruit cup honey peanut butter bar milk Friday creamed chicken over baking powder biscuits buttered peas and carrots apricots bar cheese and peanut butter sandwiches milk

Miscellaneous showers honor Marva Otto in Lawrence Schuldt home

A series of social events from Sept. 20 and Sept. 22 detail miscellaneous showers for Marva Otto hosted by LaVern Diercks and Robert Spier then Larry Otto with 37 guests. Prizes were won by Eunice Schuldt Edna Snelling and Marietta Schemmel.

Lawrence Schuldt Marva Otto LaVern Diercks Robert Spier Eunice Schuldt Edna Snelling Marietta Schemmel Larry Otto Ronald Wolff Mmes Darwin Otto Elmer Otto Melwin Warneke Miss Otto Dan Schuldt Immanuel Lutheran Church Klinger Crystal Meyer Duane Meyer

Are Class Officers Really Necessary

An editorial questions the value of class officers, arguing they perform few duties and lack real power. It urges officers to demonstrate work for students, or the posts should be abolished, noting elections are often popularity contests.

A Few Girl Mistakes Enumerated Here

A lighthearted 1952 column lists common girl quirks such as mood shifts and hair fussing, noting boys often misread signals. The piece includes a long junior profile of Diane Rae Buchholz, a Waverly senior born October 23, 1952, and ends inviting replies to Carla Bright.

Raymond F. Buchholz Waverly Diane Rae

VFW Sponsors Voice Of Democracy Contest

The VFW invites 10th to 12th grade students to enter the Voice Of Democracy contest with prizes at local state and national levels. Theme is Freedom's Challenge and entries are judged by Branden burg Krueger Post 4013 on content originality and delivery. Tape is required for judging.

VFW Drips Brandenburg-Krueger Post 4013

Homecoming Queen Candidates Named at School

The seniors chosen as homecoming queen candidates are Kathy Blasberg Vicki Zander Risé Barkhoff and Judy Dettmer. Attendants nominated by their classes include Juniors Marilyn Blume Glen da Matthias Debbie Chapin Sophomores Barb Wente Mary Hoppenworth Jane Rathbone Freshmen Diane Heideman Jean Kerr Jane Schwake.

Kathy Blasberg Vicki Zander Risé Barkhoff Judy Dettmer Marilyn Blume Glenda Matthias Debbie Chapin Barb Wente Mary Hoppenworth Jane Rathbone Diane Heideman Jean Kerr Jane Schwake

Homecoming Floats Stir Up Tripoli High Hallway Craze

Tripoli high school students rush to order supplies and assemble their class homecoming floats. The piece describes themes, budgeting, chaperones, building from hay wagons, napkin decorations, and the parade effort, noting the work and the post parade clean up.

Tripoli High School

Herd in the Halls and Classroom Confusion

A playful school scene unfolds in a government class with Mr Kirchhoff and student Max as they discuss census questions. Names like Calla B and Gary appear in chatter about bedtimes and social antics amid a mass of activity in English and journalism.

Mr. Kirchhoff Max Denny N Dan Stufflebeam Randy Miller Dan Whitney Steve Hahn Steve Drape

Mrs Wunder Joins Tripoli School Staff as Eighth Grade Social Studies Teacher

Mrs Wunder, a Wartburg College graduate from Ames, begins teaching eighth grade social studies in the Tripoli school system. She is pursuing a master's at UNI and has done substitute teaching elsewhere. She notes Tripoli students are well behaved and enjoys her role.

Delores Wunder Tripoli

Juniors Sell Magazines to Fund the Prom

The junior class continues a two week magazine sale to raise funds for the junior:senior prom with a goal of $2,000. By Sept 19 they had $656.89 in subscriptions plus a $3 donation. On Sept 24 Kenny Hennings sold $80 worth and won a two foot yellow gorilla prize.

Kenny Hennings

Cheerleaders Call on Students to Boost School Spirit

Eight cheerleaders say they carry the load of 26 students as school spirit dwindles. The piece urges classmates to support the team and rally behind the athletics and conference pursuits to restore energy and teamwork.

Advice Columns of Love and Looks Across Letters

A jumble of letters and responses on beauty, dating, and confidence. Readers seek guidance on attracting boys, self-image, and social pressures while mockingly weighing cosmetic fixes and personal choices.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Christ God Grace Lutheran Alton C. Koengeter ALCM Faith United Church OF Christ Keith D. Selberg Fellowship Hall Ella Milius Clarence Bahlmann Mildred Klemp Betty Maurer Stella Bravener Church Council Marlene Snelling United Methodist Church ST. John's Lutheran Frederika ST. Paul’s Lutheran Siegel Ice Brotherhood Young Peoples League DIAL Tripoli, Iowa Family Service Tripoli Community School Ronald Beevers Brian Tracy Bast Mark Cooper Troy Kuethe Ste Ven Meier Tim Otto Rodney, Sickles Greg Brase Eric Evenson David Sickles Larry Hagenow David Wittenburg Erwin Peterson Robert Judy Heihose Ace Peter Lutheran St. Church Oran Harold Paul Denver Jim Klodt William Hartman Dubuque Arnold Ladage Merwin Sassmann Neil Hartman Tammy Brenda Elmer Kuethe Mercy Hospital Editorial Diane Harper Valley Mr. van Ahn Hawkeye Tech Carla Bright Diane Rae Buchholz Colburn Feed Lows Voice of Democracy Calla B Gary Calla Mrs Ths Atd Mier Ask Maleldil Maleldil Ugly Duckling Senldr Dear Withheld Cor Lones P. S I Am Lonessome Cosa
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