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.
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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1968
Page
6
Short religious note cites a Bible verse from Peter 2 7 and emphasizes belief as precious to the faithful.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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