Trip to Des Moines Senior Class Tour Report
Thirty one senior class members joined a Des Moines excursion on April 9 with Mr and Mrs Truesdell and Mr and Mrs Sexton. They toured the Capitol offices and debating chambers, visited the dome, the State Historical Building, and the Des Moines Register and Tribune office before returning to Titonka.
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State Capitol
Senate
House
State Ofice
State Historical
Capitol
Des Moines Register and Tribune
Des Moines Register Tribune
Titonka
Blairsburg
Essays About a Pet Squirrel by Arlen Bilsborough
In a first person essay from Eleventh grade English class, Arlen Bilsborough recalls raising a pet squirrel named Peanuts. The narrative follows Peanuts from a drowning stock tank birth through bottle feeding and nightly mischief, ending with the animal going wild and eventually disappearing seven years later.
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Arlen Bilsborough
My Dog by Gary Pearson
A short piece titled My Dog by Gary Pearson recalls a St Bernard named Patricia. The narrator describes the dog as loving when small yet protective, noting her size and intimidating presence that deterred strangers from entering the yard.
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Gary Pearson
Patricia
Frail twin lamb wins hearts in family story
Corinne Zwiefel recounts caring for a small twin lamb named Lambie born five and a half weeks ago. Sheltered in the basement on special formula, the affectionate lamb now plays with siblings on the steps, follows her family to church, and endears herself as a lively, springy presence in the home.
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Corinne Zwiefel
Lambie
Animal Kingdom
Brownie the cattle dog and Blacky the town’s famous dog
Brownie keeps cattle in by barking from the yard then lies sleeping. He rides tractors, dodges until he is fine after being run over twice. Blacky, a pure black pup, grows into a well known town dog, famous at the bank and in the streets.
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Brownie
Blacky
Faithful town dog recalls a long life and quiet deeds
A seven year old town dog, once a lively helper who accompanied a paper route, now sleeps at home. Neighbors, grandparents, and the meter man are among those who know his faults, including killing a few chickens and a cat, and nipping people, yet he remains a beloved companion remembered with affection.
Titonka student earns state declamatory one in meet
Sharon Car roll, representing Titonka, won a one in the state declamatory meet last Friday, marking the third straight year Titonka has had a participant place. Also congratulates Principal and Mrs Thiesse on their new daughter and notes student activities including a senior play, Duane Beenken’s shirt of the week, and plans for the junior senior banquet. A red and black vehicle outside Titania Consolidated is identified as Mr Fanborg's new Volkswagen.
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Sharon Carroll
Titonka
Titania Consolidated School
F. S
D. K
B. T
S. S
W S
T. B
M. T
C. S
C. H
J. H
B.S
L. W
M. N
H. H
Mr. Thiesse
Wanted time on term papers and waist lines note
A fragment collection shows junior and senior classes seeking more time on papers and gaining waist measurements as notices move between students. Mentions trips to Corwith and a call for Elvis Presley haircut dates. An ad invites single girls during spring with references to catching a partner and fatherly advice, while two missing girls named Byiia and Kay are reported found.
Easter Vacation and Prom Dates for the School
Date book notes Easter Vacation on Friday April 19 and a partial return April 22. The Junior and Senior Prom is slated for Saturday April 27.
High School Gossip Shifts in Secret Service Style
A garbled page lists student crushes and dating questions from Secret Service like notes. It asks about who F S and others sought, if W S and T B were involved, driver lessons, car details, prom questions, and junior romance rumors impacting Friday nights and weekend plans.
Teacher of the Week Mrs Brandt Inspires Tonka
English teacher in her eighth year at Ti tonka High School Mrs Brandt is praised for shaping students and community. Born in England she moved to the United States, earned a B A from Morningside College, studied at Colorado and Northwestern universities, and now leads 11th and 12th grade English while guiding Tepee Tidbits.
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Brandt
England
Hand Twirlers Tryouts Open to Applicants
Notice invites applicants to try out for a hand twirlers position. Written applications judged on ability appearance reliability eligibility agility and personality. Try-outs occur soon after the large group contest on May 4.
First Grade Classes Celebrate Spring and Birthdays
The first graders enjoy Easter art, mask making, and spring walks with signs of growth. Tommy Burgess turns seven on April 11 and will receive birthday cards. Dana Dock stader brings a bird nest to class. First graders study addition facts in vertical writing while noting spring blooms and dandelions.
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Tommy Burgess
Tommy Buisgess
Dana
Dockstader
Junior News and School Activities Update
The Junior students are hard at work on the banquet. Des Moines trip planned to view the legislature. Mr Opheim displayed World War II newspapers. Home Economics girls finish suits oil painting and refinishing a desk. Chemistry class studies metals and progressions in algebra.
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Des Moines
Vocal groups contest and town events in Graettinger area
Editorial notes a Friday and Saturday vocalists contest in Graettinger with a public concert, recognizes Lowell Bilsborough for a coronet solo, mentions the Algona Star Drive-In Theatre opening April 19, and highlights senior Skip Day plans to Minneapolis with Ice Follies, Elvis new numbers All Shook Up and That’s When Your Heartache Begins, plus a legislative visit from Tuesday in Des Moines.
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Graettinger
Titonka
Lowell Bilsborough
Lowell
Algona
Starlité Drive-In
Minneapolis
Elvis
Senate
House
Register
Tribune
Lunch Menu Highlights for April Weekdays
A fragmented listing shows a weekly lunch menu with items like beef, roast pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, apple sauce, bread and butter, milk, baked pork loaf with apricot sauce, orange juice, grapefruit salad, and a sandwich. Dates mention April 8 and April 11, with several misread spellings.
Banquet Preparations Reported With High Hopes
A busy progress report notes decorations nearly finished invitations ready and seating arranged. The merit has been planned, waitresses and waiters chosen, committees working well, and all expect a great banquet success.
Mystery Student Inquiring Who Is She In Sophomore Parade
A mysterious freshman girl, seen in study hall at 9:20 to 10:00, wears a blue sweater and black flecked skirt. She participates in band council basketball mixed chorus paper staff glee club and declamation and sings in the Methodist Church choir. She attends MYF and is rumored to be dating a sophomore.
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Methodist Church
M.Y.F
Can You Imagine Barbara Getting a Parking Ticket
Fragmented chatter references people such as Craig Cora Judy Meg Sherry Janice Jackie Bill Myrna and Darlene in a school setting. The piece mentions football practice birthdays missing parties algebra gossip and a crowded doorway with a press bulletin tone.
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Barbara
Craig
Cora
Meg
G.W
Betty
J. M
Judy
Duane
Myrna
Gary Not
Janice
Jackie
Bill A
Corwith
Thiesse
Darlene
Jackie G
Kenny
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Ames
Blood Brothers
Big Bear
Duane Beenken
Billy Abbas
Nancy Traden
Hepcat Hatten
Wesley
Byiia
Kay
Lloyd Pommer
Sharon Rippentrop
Topic Office
Linda Nelson
Thompson
Berne
Secret Service
R. H
the Mercury
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S. A
M. D
G. S
D. H
P. A
J. B
P. M
R. A
G. M
L. L
Swea City
L. P
D. R
R.H
Ed .Brandt
Ick
Torgerson
Keith Hamilton
P.T.A
Myrna Rike
Peggy ‘Michaelson
United States
Washington Irving
Rip van ‘Winkle
Rip
Catskill ‘Mountains
Hudson River
Rosanne
Alexander
Beth ‘Neeland
Editorial
Craig Sathoff
Scolt
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