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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1957
Page
6
Editorial reminds THS students traveling to other communities to embody courtesy and duty. It notes Tripoli groups have no guilt of disrespect and urges pupils to uphold obligations to be re invited.
A survey of 17 year old Mardell Niemeyer details her country life routine boarding a bus for four years and enjoying American Bandstand and french fries. The piece hints at future plans including an office job or adjustments from a large class ring with graduation near.
The shorthand class starts dictation at 40 words per minute with Friday sessions led by Mr. Gardner. The junior speech class reviews diction, expression, and monotony while discussing speech mechanisms. Miss School’s class plays Lady Macbeth, and biology sophomores study bones using a rubber torso model.
A Halloween feature recalls old wives tales about children born on Halloween’s access to witches and ghosts and explains the jack o lantern legend. The piece notes that superstition, stories, and bonfires mark the night on October thirty first.
Halloween today is a time of fun with children treated for tricks and treats and spooky parties. The holiday’s decorating customs with pumpkins leaves and cornstalks trace back to ancient Britain and Druids who marked the harvest season.
Music notes report a band trip to Cedar Falls High School on Sunday November 3 to hear the United States Air Force band. The group is updating its singing talents and lists Ruthanne Joens Karen Pinch Dorothy Plum as the girls trio and Howard Joens Jimp Klemp Dick Niemeyer Clifford Joens as the boys quartet.
Four THS seniors participated in the National Merit scholarship test on October 22. The students were James Lahmann Dorothy Plum Robert Mohling and Kaye Holm. Qualifying was based on scholastic standings, and each aimed to reach finals and win a college scholarship.
Student IDs were issued to all high school students last week. Cards include name address telephone number grade and a photo of the student. The cards enable entry at away games at student prices without principal stamps, saving time for staff and students.
Feature items list songs and scenes from a high school event. Seniors graduate as a theme in a playful program with music and skits. Various acts include Safety Ed girl, janitor, typing class, treasury notes, and teachers supervising.
The school reports about 25 boys practicing basketball under new coach Mr. Higdon with one letterman, Ron Henninger. Some players remain in football and will join after season ends. junior high turnout is strong. The first game is set for November 15 at Fredericksburg in the gym.
Arnold Krueger of near Letts was injured when a shotgun discharged as he slipped stepping onto a wagon tongue. He lost three fingers on his right hand. the incident occurred during a duck hunting trip. The note about a daddy longlegs is unrelated.
Church notices from multiple parishes list Sunday schools at 9:30 or 9:45, worship at 10:30, and special events. Laymen lead service, youth groups visit St Peters for subscriptions, choir practices, confirmation classes, and visitors programs outlined. Reformation rally announced at Trinity Lutheran with speakers from Luther College and Wartburg College.
Sunday school at 9 a m with a 9:30 a m service and 10:30 a m morning service. The sermon titled The Meaning of Christian Separation. English Reformation festival service and Walther League meeting on Nov 4 at 7 30 p m. KYB and Young People's services at 7 p m. Wednesday 8 p m meeting and message. Carroll Olson of Ottosen left eye burned by lye while painting plow, sight saved. Milk pasteurized by heating to 140 degrees or more and cooled quickly.
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