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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1973
Page
6
Firefighters responded to a motorcycle blaze three miles west of Denver at 8:30 p.m. William Wilkins Jr. was riding the bike before it caught fire causing extensive damage. The story also lists church confirmations, Scout activities, and local family events occurring in the area.
Rhonda Notbohm daughter of Elvin and Mrs Notbohm and Jim Rosenboom son of John and Mrs Rosenboom wed Aug 26 in Primghar United Methodist Church. Attendants included Rodney Heimensen Rebecca Creager and Mrs Hansen. Rhonda is a Sumner High School graduate and works for Iowa State University as Home Economist for Sioux and Benton Counties. Jim works for Bendix Home Systems. They will live in Primghar.
LaVera Averhoff Violet Schuldt Bonnie Zars and Lois Zars sponsored the baptism at Johns Lutheran Church Missouri Synod with Rev Dean Maes officiating the ceremony.
George Tubbs 84 of Alpha died at home Saturday. Funeral Monday at United Methodist Church Alpha burial Alpha Cemetery. Survivors include son Glen of Alpha. A 25 year service pin and 22 wedding will be noted at the Church of God in Cedar Rapids.
The Panther's Tale explains its positive news stance for THS. It welcomes student and parent contributions while preserving the paper's spirit and final staff decisions. Suggestions for improvement are invited and will be considered.
Mrs. Emil Lawton and Mrs. Elmer Baier of Waterloo were overnight guests of Mrs. Al Wolf gram in Sumner visiting friends and relatives. The Friendly Birthday Club met at Mrs. Ed Braun's house with Lydia Aschbrenner Krista Knoploh and Mrs. Herbert Plaster as guests. Mrs. Clarence Waskow's birthday was celebrated with a group gift. Bingo and a pot luck dinner were enjoyed at Senior Citizens event hosted by local residents. Centennia l Kitchen Band performed. Mrs. Arthur Traeger is recovering after surgery at Allen Memorial Hospital. Loren Stevens welcomed a daughter Cindy Lou at Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union. Henry Nauholz returned home to Westgate.
Parents of THS freshmen and juniors note irritability and appetite changes during half day schedules as Iowa Tests of Educational Development begin Monday. Tests run until Thursday and guide teachers in identifying strengths and weaknesses to focus instruction.
Tripoli Community School students publish the ninth volume of The Panthers Tale. The issue showcases campus reporting, student bylines, and school activities captured in a yearbook-like student newspaper.
The Sumner Church community invites members to a welcome for new pastor Val Dudnoski at 8 p.m. on September 16 at the First Baptist Church in Belmond. Attendees include Dr. J. M. Murphy and Mrs. Murphy visiting from the Upper Leagu area, with local families Lamprecht and Petratz mentioned among guests.
Mary Finley joins THS business department teaching accounting office practice shorthand and typing. She is a former data processor from John Deere and now lives in Waterloo. Sandy LeValley takes ninth and tenth grade English, trained at UNI after starting in art and design. She previously worked at a Holiday Inn and attended Dayton Community High School.
August 29 marked elections for THS class officers. Senior officers include Patricia Freyholtz and Paul Miller with Ranae Wittenburg and Connie O’Connell as sec and treasurer. Junior and sophomore picks feature Corrine Heine Dean Mirs Debra Westendorf Dan Sauerbrei Mike Koschmeder David Alcock Brent Platte Monte Helm. Freshman Denise Dettmering Mark Nuss Julie Kammeyer Ted Ganske. Eighth graders Mike Blasberg Perry Sauerbrei Nicky Ray Sue Waterman Seventh graders Bart Brockway Brad Biermann Kevin Kuhrt Todd Schmidt. The Panther's Tale congratulates the new officers and urges acceptance of their duties.
Pete Panther returns to school after a long summer away and finds friends altered more than he expected. He realizes he has changed too and must reconsider what is right and acceptable. He grows hopeful about new questions and ideas this year.IMPORTANT POINT Pete Panther is YOU.
In the first meeting of the 73-74 year the council assigns members to find Homecoming pins and a band, plans Mr Bowlegs and other surprises, seeks suggestions from students, requests convertible leads, and aims to secure chocolate milk in the lunch room with a next meeting on September 12.
Mr. Drips invites all students with even a hint of interest in speech activities to contact him promptly. He says numerous categories and many starting positions ensure no one is left out and involvement improves future skills. Gary Bergmann earns a spot in THS detention system records as first to complete time to make up.
The student recounts the transition to 55 minute class periods and new attendance procedures. Familiar routines return with some faces missing and others new as the school year begins and 180 days lie ahead.
A lively snapshot of school life with early rising routines and hurried hallways. Describes volunteers in journalism class and the mix of old friends and new, all longing for the 3:36 lunch cue and the constant scramble before dismissal.
A fragment notes Guthrie-Walker planning a Minneapolis trip to see vaudeville at the theater. The group expects to pay about four dollars for a late 19th century style comedy show labeled The Fly. Contact Mr. Dripshe for remaining seats.
Scott Roe becomes the new head of the band in Tripoli. He brings fresh ideas for half time ceremonies and previously studied music education in Freeport Illinois and at the University of Northern Iowa. He expressed enthusiasm for his role and his plans for THS.
Margaret Reynolds, Sherri Buss, Deb Kirchhoff and Jean Val Ellerman lead a student cheer squad for Mo High. Mrs Nuss leads the group as they honor participants and express appreciation for the support and effort from everyone involved.
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