Local Social Notes from Janesville and Nearby
Social items list visits and gatherings across Janesville Tripoli Sumner and surrounding towns. Key names include Albert Rieck Rena Smith Tillie Bock Ada McConkey Chester Pals Lorraine Hamlet Lucille Dilley and Mary Bergmann with events such as birthday observances and weekend calls.
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Albert Rieck
Rena Smith
Inez
Allen Rieck
Janesville
Tillie Bock
Tripoli
Dora Bock
Sophia Bock
Tripoli Nursing Home
John Donnelly
Fairbank
Ada McConkey
Chester Pals
Social visits and callers across Sumner and surrounding towns
Daily entries list Tuesday to Sunday calls and hosting at multiple homes including Mrs Ada McConkey in Sumner and Mrs Rena Smith in Sumner. Visitors include Mrs Howard Van Brocklin Denver Marshall and Ernest Hoephner with Sun Rise Guest home rise in Fredericksburg.
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Ada McConkey
Geo. Banwell, Sr
Sonia
Howard van Brocklin
Rena Smith
Sumner
Ernest Hoephner
Elgin
Ill
Robert Figanbaum
John Figanbaum
Sunrise
Fredericksburg
Alvin Dietz
Nashua
Earl O'Connell
Fanatics of the World Unite in a Satirical Call
This 1967 piece questions fanaticism and shows how a fanatical stance prompts arguments. It contrasts nervous self defense with the need to avoid provoking quarrels while addressing how appearances and born traits provoke reactions.
Roger Kerr and Pat Schnieder s Face Ths Year at Tripoli High
The text highlights Roger Allen Kerr born Aug 28 1950 at 7 lb 6 oz 21 inches. plans ISU Ames to study aerospace engineering. It also profiles Pat Schnieders daughter of Mr and Mrs John Schnieders at Tripoli High with brown hair brown eyes 5'7 and activities including annual staff track and Lettermen's Club.
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Robert J. Kerr
Roger Allen Kerr
Roger
ISU
Ames
Rog
Pat Schnieders
John Schnieders
Tripoli
St. Edward’s Catholic School
Waterloo
Pat
Hallroom Happenings Among Local Seniors
A lighthearted score of campus quirks and mishaps is recapped from Marsh Hall. Names include David Schwartz and Harry Sievers, Curtis Neuendorf, Gene Johnson, Richard Kappmeyer, Clutch Tiedt, Donna Kappmeyer, Karen Bergmann, Barb Schmidt, Ruth Wiener, Sally Bergmann, and Richard Juel as students with playful incidents and mischief during sixth period and after hours.
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David Schwartz
Harry Sievers
the Marsh
Mr. Drips
Curtis Neuendorf
Gene Johnson
Richard Kappmeyer
Clutch Tiedt
Dizzy Dames
Donna Kappmeyer
Karen Bergmann
Barb Schmidt
Ruth Wiener
Sally Bergmann
Students Attend FTA Convention in Stormont
Four students and Mrs. Rieckenberg attended the Northeast Iowa District convention for FTA at Stormont on Saturday September 30. Kathy Blasberg president of the FTA ran for state parliamentarian. Paul Carroll aided as campaign manager with Karen Krumm and Nancy Burrow also present. The day began with the meet.
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Rieckenberg
Iowa
FTA
Stormont
Kathy Blasberg
Paul Carroll
Karen Krumm
Nancy Burrow
Schoolroom Pranks And Bus Plans Prompt Curiosity
In the passage students awaken to antics by Danny Whitney who misreads a campus island obstacle. Mr Van Ahn complains of flies in class while Mr Schlatter’s bus door may be enlarged after forthcoming inspectors. Steve Garner checks in as Mr Olm stead bets on a double or nothing science class scoring scheme.
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Danny Whitney
Mr. van Ahn
Schlatter
Steve Garner
Homecoming Happenings in Mr Syversons Class
In Mr Syversons English class boys and girls compete in a Sportsmanship unit review with each pupil posting three questions and answering in turn. Steven Hagen fails to speak on a prompt about girls and receives a 500 word theme. Tripoli Denver junior high score 35 to 13 marks first defeat since last season.
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Steven Hagen
Tripoli Homecoming Week Promises School Spirit
New principal Hilbert Mixdorf leads Tripoli Elementary, with a Homecoming lineup featuring a snake dance parade and pep rally on Friday. Queen and attendants to be crowned after a Friday parade, with floats judged for prizes and a Warren Miller band dance to close the events this year.
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Hilbert Mixdorf
Judy Bahlmann
Dostmeyer
Kris Ryan
Attenda Juniors
Vicki Zander Aerow
Debbie Klein
Soph Karen Krumm
Glenda ‘Mf
Roxie Wittenburg
Fresh Fink
J Hind ‘Ental
Jane Rathbone
Eleme
Rettig
Woodcock
Mary
Warren Miller
Gayl Westendorf Receives National Merit Commendation
Gayl Westendorf is named a National Merit Commended Student for high performance on the 1967 NMSQT. About 40,000 U.S. seniors in the top 2 percent receive the honor with 14,000 semifinalists announced earlier. John M. Stalnaker of NMSC urges continued education, noting benefits to the nation from these students.
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The
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Gayl Westendorf
Gayl
United States
John M. Stalnaker
NMSC
Stalnaker
District meeting features Des Moines speaker and UNI panel
A district gathering opened with a Des Moines speaker who formerly coached football at Ames. The afternoon included a UNI teacher education panel discussing professional standards and the installation of new officers.
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Ing
Des Moines
Ames
UNI
Who Notices Knees 8B Boys Poll On Mini Skirts
Oct. 3 responses from 8B boys and Mr. Kirchhoff reveal varied views on mini skirts. Dennis Boeckmann says for people who don't get caught. Jerry Burrow calls them cute on some girls. Brian Blasberg finds them cool. Rodney Milius says short. Brad Buss likes them on hot days. Gaylen Drape answers with a question mark. Steve Hagen criticizes showiness. Bill Hildebrandt supports for fence climbers. Darwyn Peters deems them too short. Mark Steward calls them neat. Dan Kalkbrenner says too long. Kent Harms calls them groovy. Jerry Towne says nice. Dale Weidler says too short. Mr. Kirchhoff notes cold in the winter.
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Dennis Boeckmann
Jerry Burrow
Brian Blasberg
Rodney Milius
Brad Buss
Gaylen Drape
Steve Hagen
Bill Hildebrandt
Darwyn Peters
Mark Steward
Dan Kalkbrenner
Kent Harms
Jerry Towne
Dale Weidler
Mr. Kirchhoff
Parenthood Personalities in the Teen Years
Debbie Pipho reflects on the two key parents in every teenager’s life, the father who makes major decisions and the mother who provides domestic support. The piece notes teens’ belief in parental perfection and contrasts adult nostalgia with the challenges of adolescence, including memory of past dances.
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Debbie Pipho
Dad
Parenthood
Mother
Car Corner: Student Parked 1963 Ford Galaxy 500
A 1963 Ford Galaxy 500 owned by senior Dean Petersen draws attention in the student lot. The white-topped chestnut four-door features a 352 cu in engine, two-barrel carb, and three-speed transmission. Petersen teases high speed claims while contesting muffler rules and stock-class placement amidst tire troubles and racing talk.
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Dean Petersen
Dean
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Emil
McGuire
Weatherstrip Ajax
Mortenl
Tripoli Hardware
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Tripoli, Iowa
Harry Hunt
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Dunkerton
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