Community celebrates many local anniversaries this weekend
A stream of visits and celebrations marked the weekend in area towns. Families from Coon Rapids Waterloo and West Union joined in milestone anniversaries while others hosted birthdays and gatherings. Paul Carroll visited ISU in Ames, and Sgt Whiteside returned from Viet Nam as friends marked milestones from Friday through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Voelker
William Voelker
Coon Rapids
Minnesota
Walt Sells
Dallas Sells
Waterloo
Loren Knief
Horton
Kenneth Bahlmann
Timothy
Annette
Leonard Kocher
Leonard
Merle Mack
Merle
Carl Mack
New Hampton
Kenneth Bravener
Dysart
Don Werengel
Cedar Falls
Joe Sterba
Fredericksburg
Emil Bergmann
Sonia
Paul Carroll
Ames
ISU
Keith Carroll
Sherwood Pleggenkuhle
Fietta Bergmann
Hazel Ager
Irvin Taylor
So Alcock
Carl Abbas
L. A. Burrow
George Burrow
Mount Pleasant
Alaire Miller
Iola
Wisconsin
Jim and
Nancy Burrow
Heidi Hanson
William Burrow
Ann Hoffman
Waverly
L. W. Bockhaus
Fred Rewoldt
Local notices and visits in Tripoli area October 1969
The Tripoli Leader reports hospital transfers and patient updates. Individuals detail visits from Waterloo to Sumner and New Hampton, birthday observances, and family gatherings across Tripoli, Norway, Dysart, Parkersburg, and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Memorial Hospital
Methodist Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Emil Schmudlach
Walter Crooks
Martha Serocki
Sonia
Harley Bergmann
Tripoli
Bertha Testroet
Hazel Bowers
Hazel Ager
Lee Holm
Waterloo
McGee
Velma Hansmeier
Clare Munson
Norway
J. C. Hassman
Jim Hasman
Irvin Taylor
Edna Richmond
Sumner Community Hospital
Sumner
Fietta Bergmann
Harlan Pose
New Hampton
Kenneth Brown
Dysart
Ernest Nuss
Merlin
Lyle Bowers
Jake Timmer
John Timmer
Parkersburg
Senior Slants Help Wanted Secretarial Job
An interview transcript recalls Judy Boeckman applying for a high paying secretarial position. She lists age 1952 birth date, current clerical work with Tripoli School System, courses in government bookkeeping and secretarial practice, and activities like pep band Luther League. The exchange touches on references and nostalgia before Sue Dettmer’s appearance and past memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Boeckman
Tripoli
Luther League
Angeline Boeckman
LaVern Boeckman
Susan Dettmer
Leslie Dettmer
THS
Hawkeye Tech
Sue
Junior High Jazz Predictions For Friday
Junior high students forecast their Friday non school plans. Terry W plans sleep while Debbie K teases curiosity. Laura K will play football and Mr. Walsh expects work. Val E will watch people, Kim P loves it, Jean B goofs around, Gary B watches girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry W
Debbie K
Laura K
Mr. Walsh
Val E
Kim P
Jean B
Gary B
Rumors Fly In School Halls Amid Teen Pranks and Jokes
A collage of classroom and corridor anecdotes describes students from Judy Peters to Diane Kirchhoff as classmates tease, tease, and stumble through daily events. Notes touch on slips and gym gear, erasers, geography class, a falling incident by a trash barrel, and a hopeful sports outlook with the Mets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Peters
Debbie Tiedt
P.E
Sue P
Bovernment
Mr. Kirchhoff
Garlinghouse
Kenny Bergmann
Kenny
Judy F
Marlene O
the Marsh
Dale Beevers
Mets
Dan K
Brenda
Lynne Mager
Merit Scholar Marion Oswald Receives Commendation
Counselor Carol Ann Kruse announced Marion Oswald earned a Letter of Commendation for top performance on the 1969 National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. She is among 39,000 in the upper two percent of high school seniors 1970. Edward C. Smith of NMSC urged continued education to benefit the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Oswald
Carol Ann Kruse
Edward C. Smith
NMSC
What appeals to you and seniors advantages
Students share what appeals to them with Norman Jim Becky B and others listing favors from money to girls and dimples. Seniors note benefits over underclassmen include advanced classes early dismissal and more study hall discussions while some mention last year and government class access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Jim
Becky
Jim S
Diane
Bev K
Doug
Mr. Harms
Bernard
Brad
Marion
Sally B
Bruce P
San Quentin
Randy N
Glenda M
Sue D
Karen K
How Succeed In Business Without Really Trying Musical
A stage show features a window washer rising to chairman of the board with romance and suspense. Presented with dates November 7 and 8 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets cost 50c for students and $1.00 for adults. advanced tickets on sale now.
Letters to the editor praise for Tri Poli teachers
A reader defends Tri Poli teachers noting many do well and some excel despite modest pay and long hours. The writer blames student distraction and boring rooms for dull classes and urges mutual respect to improve teacher student relations. The editors thank the anonymous contributor.
New Teacher Embarks on Tripoli Post
In a brief court session, Earle Dickenson introduces himself as Tripoli High instrumental music director. He explains his UNI education and lab-school student teaching. The judge notes there are no charges. the daughter’s school paper interview was the reason for the appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Dickenson
Tripoli
UNI
Quips and Quotes from West Central News
A collection of humorous exchanges features a waiter, a customer craving turtle soup, a questioning policeman, and a lady driver claiming she did not knock anyone down but that a pedestrian fainted after she paused to let him cross.
Swedish exchange student Kristina Schultz at THS shares impressions
Kristina Schultz an 18 year old Swedish student living with the Elmer Matthias family in Fre d erika attends Tripoli school. She compares Swedish and American schooling noting class structure dress code activities and social life while expressing appreciation for U S school spirit and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
THS
Kristina
Kris) Schultz
Carl-Gustaf and
Inger Schultz
Tidaholm Sweden
Elmer Matthias
Frederika
Tripoli School
FTA
School Calendar Update for November 5
The November 5 calendar notes Prospective Teachers Day. A Student Council Meeting is scheduled during the 6th period.
Halloween celebration tensions rise in Me vets discussions
Local authorities issue statements on Halloween as youth behavior draws concern from Mayor Barnes and Police Chief Pyp. Officials emphasize safeguarding minors while respecting their right to fun, warning against property damage and extreme actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
HerCorge
Ipoli
Pyp
Policy notes for letters and submissions in the paper
The paper requires Ww er signatures on letters to the editor but allows withholding from publication. Dear Cordelia letters are exempt. School issues will be kept in the library for student use. Materials are student written or via posters with guest writers acknowledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwer
Publicati
Cordelia
War Wages In The Halls At THS
Students and teachers enact a playful clash of sports in class rooms as wrestling and basketball loyalties spark demonstrations and debates. The mock battle centers on who wins the school sports rivalry with a ceasefire planned for March to crown champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnts
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Raymond Seehase
Edwin Seehase
Roy Schmudlach
Effie Wagner
Miriam French
Gary Bahlmann
Stanley Bahlmann
Hugh Hughes
Nora Springs
Marie Zwanziger
Plainfield
Mildred Matthews
Wayne Bravener
Clarence Johnson
William Bravener
Frantz
West Central News
Kris
Peter
Robert
Marianne
United States
Falkopurg
Ionally
By Diane Heideman
Syverson
Sutil
Mr. Syverson
Laum
Ling
Mish
Samuelson
Ctoriou
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