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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1973
Page
6
Frede rika Sharon Buenger of Waterloo spent the week with her parents after eye surgery. Numerous relatives from Fairbank Sumner New Hampton Parkersburg Tripoli and other areas visited in homes and at gatherings.
Residents and guests in Tripoli Iowa share weekend gatherings at homes in honor of birthdays and hospital visits. A pattern of neighbors and relatives from Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids Readlyn and Wisconsin drop in for dinners suppers and outings including Cattle Congress and Hoover Memorial Library tours.
Tripoli Community School lists weekly lunches with beef dishes, sides, desserts, and milk. The piece also notes a series of social visits, a European trip planned by the Zekoffs, a bridal shower, wedding vows, and family visits in Sept.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Harms and family Mrs Wilbur Harmening Mr and Mrs Dale Mueller and Mrs Emil Redies attended a pot luck dinner and fish fry at Alcock Park on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Gustav Brase were Thursday evening visitors of Mr.
The Panther’s Tale praises student football managers Rick Goodenbour Jeff Kuhrt Jeff Krueger and Steve Struck for dedication and organization. They handle attendance taping ankles equipment setup game day tasks water duties and cleanup. Principal Perkins calls them the best group he has worked with and gratitude is extended from the student body.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Tripoli sponsors a scriptwriting contest for THS students. Prizes are 25 dollars for first, 10 dollars for second, 5 dollars for third with winners advancing to state and possibly national levels where top awards reach 10 thousand dollars. Entrants write a three to five minute broadcast on My Responsibility As A Citizen and contact Mr Drips to enter.
Mr. Ahrens, a local advisor, urges male residents to register with the Selective Service within 60 days of their eighteenth birthday. The notice outlines obligations to register at 18, update addresses, and carry draft cards until age 26, with registration available at the high school 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Tripoli students aiming for Merit Scholarships are urged to take the PSAT NMSQT on October 23, 1973 at the high school from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. Cost is 2.50 dollars, payable in advance to the school secretary. Juniors seeking more information should contact Mr. Ahrens.
Students with tickets to the Guthrie vaudeville play I Said The Fly should meet Mr. Drips at the school by 6 45 AM Saturday September 29. Bring a sack lunch and expect one courtesy stop each way. Additional tickets may be scarce and Mr. Drips may help.
Community members are reminded the junior class runs its annual magazine campaign. If a junior has not yet approached you to buy, call someone you know or the school and we will connect you. Past campaigns have earned strong backing from the committee.
A THS survey of freshmen and juniors reports 72 percent view ITEDs as useful while 54 percent admit to shotgunning parts of the tests. Students cite time limits and motivation issues as causes, noting ITEDs may not fully reflect academic status but remain the best available measure.
Dennis Lee Olmstead born November 7 1955 gives his classes favorite teacher and aims to join the Navy after high school. He mentions lunch preferences stereo listening and urging underclassmen to take their final year seriously. He leaves for detention and class.
A reader message thanks the community and requests continued support to allow the writer to resume service. The note conveys appreciation and a commitment to renewed contributions.
Mrs John McDonough of Esther Ville retires as cashier and book keeper after 31 years with Golden Sun Feeds. She and her husband hold a combined 75 years of service with the company.
Fragmentary report mentions a judge and a possible court or legal action with references to individuals and measurements. Details are too garbled to identify names, locations, or outcomes.
THS students explore how language mirrors thought and social attitudes. The piece warns that words shape behavior and public discourse, urging readers to consider the impact of their speech at home and in school.
The Oklahoma musical at Rodger and Ho previews this Friday at 7 p.m. The cast includes Aunt Eller Debbi Curly Neal Boldt Laurey Carol Pint Ike Skidmore Greg Fred Jeff Kuh Slim Lynn Stumme Will Parker Allen Jud Fry Paul Miller Ado Annie Daines Asmus Ali Hakin Joe Seba Viviane Renae Willen Lori Boeckma Faye Darla Jaschen Virginia Jude Le Gertie Cummings Rewoldt and Andrew Carney directs with Cord Elam Ron The student director and Cindy Sommerlot the accompanist. More tidbits promised in The Tale.
Students at the school conducted a cemetery visit and created imprints of stones as part of an art project. The activity aimed to develop new art forms and left students feeling they had fun and nurtured their interests during the session.
A fragmented school column questions if Gall has a constant camera presence and asks about a student statement. It mentions a junior selling magazines and hints at a class discussion on the value of zines and a weekly feature.
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