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Newspaper

Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1959

Page

2

Junior Class Play Brings Mystery Comedy to Stage

The Junior Class presents a mystery comedy rescheduled to Thursday December 3. Uncle Bob and Aunt Mary host Hercules and Wilbur who fear a mor tician guest named Mr. Quigley while a staged death fuels suspense. The pair uncover the killer with Nina's help as the household untangles the mess.

Uncle Bob Mary Hercules Wilbur Bob Celeste Quigley Herc Nina

Party Line N. BK Hints at Lakota Game Gossip

Readers tease each other about relationships and rumors linked to Lakota girls and local students. Names and couples surface in a playful, gossip driven Heyday style column about home basketball scenes and social outings.

Algona D. K L. S R. F K. Z C. 1 J. Z D. P Ledyard R. C C. W LaVerne S. G D. M N. K Tyke Wu. P Woodie D. Mc N. B J, Mc L. M P. D D. S. of Clear Lake M.S G. C C. I 4. WA

Can You Imagine A School Fielded By Wild Scenarios

A playful series of hypothetical questions imagines odd school life and everyday items altered. The piece lists quirky images from students in winter to cars without wheels, and unusual classroom scenes, inviting readers to picture improbable outcomes and oddities.

Mr. Crissinger Faaborg Mr. Sullivan Dennis M E. F W. S R. A Janet B Jerry B Jane Z P. 5

School Notices From A Busy Tuesday Night

Teen chatter lists requests and notices from a high school pep band night. Cadets and seniors share comments about dress up day and social plans while the yearbook recounts a lively student scene.

J. S V. Kt Mr. Faaborg D. K L. 5 M. M L. A

Positive Thinking and Inner Charm Promoted by Lorraine Stecker

Editorial highlights Dr. George W. Crane on recognizing inner value over外 looks. urges positive thinking and Christian character as the true basis of charm. Promotes smiling, kindness, and spiritual quality as essential. Includes quotes from Norman Rockwell and a playful anecdote section.

George W. Crane Ike Norman Rockwell Saturday Evening Post

Teacher Of The Week Mrs Doocy From Cylinder

The Teacher Of The Week is Mrs Doocy who lived in Cylinder and attended Waldorf College. She has four years of teaching experience in Titonka with assignments shifting from fourth and fifth to fifth and sixth grades, then fifth grade for the last two years. She enjoys watching children light up with new experiences and learning, and her hobby is sports.

Doocy Cylinder Waldorf College Titonka Milly Ultmann Milly Ulmann Millie Milly LaVerne

Confusion over a Glockenspiel prompts odd ideas

A list of students and staff discuss what they would do with a glockenspiel, offering humorous and varied responses from eating it to gifting or discarding. The entry defines the instrument as a musical object with bells and bars struck by hammers.

Sarah B Janet Plaister Opheim Dwerg Krantz Mr. Faaborg Sherry Wenger Mary Beth Stecker Judy Weir Leslie Pearson Kermitt Zwiefel Hitler Dick McGuire Ronnie F Margaret McDonald Sandra Gartner

Student Council Plans Christmas Dance and Decorations

The Student Council met with 15 members present on Nov. 20 led by Gayle Sloper. They discussed an orchestra for the Dec 22 Christmas Dance, decorating duties by class, inviting the junior high to the dance, and concessions dates for juniors.

Gayle Sloper

Thanksgiving learning and classroom projects across grades

A school column describes first to seventh graders using a number chart to 100, studying Pilgrims and Thanksgiving, art projects with paper plates and turkeys, birthday treats, and daily reading from a self-made school newspaper. It notes science lessons on foods, butter making, cereals, and bread, plus arithmetic, writing reports, and grammar.

Dennis Lots Patty H Russell Richard Harmis

High School Week Delivers Tests Games and Thanksgiving Break

The 9th Grade reports a busy three day week with sports ahead against Burt after school. Students study invitations friendly letters and algebra polynomials while home ec girls bake cakes custards and puddings. Biology includes a dissection and a test as the week ends.

Burt

Paraphrase Jokes and Dinner Table Q&A Exchange

A humorous exchange shows a pupil rephrasing a sentence about seeing a woman with comic lines like The sight of her doubled him up. A father question about steam and letters leads to a punchline. Tommy asks if caterpillars are good to eat prompting a family joke about lettuce.

Tommy

Dance Band Enjoyed By Students From Conference

After about an hour of practice the group heard Raleigh Green's Dance Band from Albert-Lea perform. Following the break Sandra Gartner represented Titonke and impressed. The afternoon closed with another band set as students from many communities tried Bally music and expressed enjoyment.

Rane inMiusicians Raleigh “Green Albert-Lea Conserence Sandra Gartner Titonke

Mystery Senior Student Identified By School Clues

A district call to find a senior girl described by her 8:35 study hall time, attire including a tay skirt white blouse and blue sweater, and her classes like book keeping government advanced typing and English. She is listed in girls glee club tea chorus or basketball during activity periods.

Puzzle Notes Echo Glossary Puzzle Elevator Definition

A playful word puzzle excerpt hints at a double meaning Elevator described as a small chamber where the Upstairs goes down. The fragment references name shifts and cryptic clues in a lighthearted style typical of a newspaper puzzle page.

Varsity Basketball Interview Highlights Players Views

Ronnie Folketts says Titonke’s toughest opponent is undecidable early in the season and emphasizes fun, teamwork, and strict training under the coach. Milly Ulltmann notes basketball offers sportspirit, competition, and personal growth while citing LaVerne as the toughest foe and urging effort and discipline.

Rovinie Folketts Ronnie Titonke Ronnie Mkes Hig Bite

Definition of ignorant in a joke exchange

A teacher asks Willie how he defines ignorant and Willie replies that it is when you do not know something and somebody finds out.

Willie

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