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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1969
Page
6
Fredrika SP/4 Michael J. Nuss returns to base after a 30 day leave from Viet Nam where he spent the past year with the 127th MP Co in Qui Nhon RVN. The unit manned harbor security and river patrols, escorted convoys, and protected the POW hospital in Qui Nhon.
Mr and Mrs August Foelske celebrate 50 years of marriage with an open house September 28 at St Pauls United Church of Christ Denver The couple wed September 25 1919 near Dunkerton they farmed locally until 1947 Their children Elmer Harold and Mrs Leonard Hare live in nearby towns with eight grandchildren Cribbage Champ Jim Fortier of Waterloo noted as a local detail.
Linda Leuenberger daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Leuenberger has been awarded the 1969 1970 Yearbook Editorship at Ellsworth College. Her activities include Student Council Representative ISEA and various band duties and upon completion she will receive a Yearbook Scholarship.
The plan lists weekly meals for Tipoli Con School. Monday features chili and crackers with peach sauce and coffee cake. Tuesday creamed chicken with mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. Wednesday beef and noodles with apple salad and banana cake. Thursday pizza with corn and apricot sauce. Friday fish sticks with whipped potatoes and fruit cup.
Saturday night in Denver the Cribbage tournament finals ended in a three way playoff. tier took the title from W. J. Bruns and E. H. Dorn of Denver who finished second and third. All three finalists posted perfect scores. Warner Droste of Denver finished fourth, with Eldred Ash of Waterloo claiming the booby prize.
Kenneth Arden Boyce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alto Boyce, chosen Miss Patricia Elaine Grundy from Reading Mass as bride to be. Boyce serves with the U S Navy on a northern European deployment. wedding planned December 20 in Reading Mass. Sunset Home News notes hospital and visitor activity across Tripoli and Waterloo areas with multiple calls and Sunday visits. X-ray film used annually by the Veterans Administration would cover 230000 acres.
School journalism class compiles a Tripoli Community School edition featuring student writing and local notes. Highlights include campus events, student awards, club updates, and community announcements from the September issue.
Anonymous letter to editors applauds Tripoli cheerleaders for summer work and pep rally banners. The editors reply noting student backing for athletes and urging continued spirit as the school pursues a strong season.
Mrs. Pat Larson, a UNI graduate, began her first solo teaching in Tripoli after student teaching in Mason City. She teaches junior and senior English and journalism and enjoys reading and writing. She praises the school's atmosphere and the happiness of the students and commends the friendliness of the community.
THS juniors will begin a magazine drive to fund the annual junior senior banquet. Students, new to selling door to door, rely on public cooperation to build confidence and achieve a successful fundraiser for the event.
A reader letter laments neglect of Tripoli High track programs. It notes minimal pep rallies, no official cheerleaders, no spectator buses, and lack of banquet invitations for conference champions. The writer urges future changes and invites reader feedback.
Roxie Wittenburg daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Wittenburg was excluded from last week’s queen candidates listing. The note apologizes to Roxie for the oversight and omission.
Mrs. Mattke suspects Scott Blasberg is on a safari hunting a fly. Dean is misspelled as Miss on a science test, earning the nickname Miss Dean. Mr. Samuelson backs Melodie for the first girl on the Board of Education. Mr. Walsh discovers a brawl between Dale S and Melo die R in Social Studies with books and pens scattered.
Sept 26 marks midweek of the first nine weeks with a Dunkerton football game at 7 30 here Float committees meet at 12 45 and classes end at 1 45 for the parade Buses depart around 2 45 with the Homecoming dance to follow the game Sept 29 the Fredericksburg football game is cancelled
The notice lists Pvt. Duane R. Schellhorn and Pvt. Dan Pleggenkuhle, sons of local families, now at Fort Polk Louisiana for basic training. It provides their service numbers and unit details, noting their recent entry into the Army.
Fragmentary sentence discusses attitude to work and effort. The text hints at caution about undertaking tasks with the aim of delivering only best effort across duties. No clear event or individuals are named.
Tripoli High outlines Homecoming Eve events on Thursday September 25 starting at 7:00 pm with a snake dance from the high school through downtown to the baseball diamond, followed by a bonfire at 7:30 pm and the queen announcement. Friday dismissal is at 1:45 pm with parade participants excused by 12:45 pm.
The THS first class meetings of the year covered queen candidates homecoming floats and officers. Seniors elected president Dave Boeckmann and treasurer Mike Harms among others. several reelections noted as required.
The issue details a Homecoming game against Dunkerton at 7:30 with marching band and royal presentation. The dance by The Butterfly Trio follows in the gym, with admission set at 1.00. Public and student body invited to attend the events.
Band officers have been elected for the 1969 1970 school year. Senior High picks include Clyde as President Judg man and Audrey Quass as Secretary Kathy as Treasurer. Junior high names listed for officers and class representatives.
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