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Newspaper

Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1957

Page

3

Honor Roll List For Second Six Weeks Period

The school names students across grades who achieved an A average in the last six weeks. Recipients include 12th grade Dawn Beenken and Michael Nelson, 11th grade Sherry Stacker and Corinne Zwiefel, 10th grade Ruby Alexander and Judy Meh tan, and 8th grade Hosanne Alexander and Billy Carroll. Also noted are perfect attendance honorees such as Rosanne Alexander and Billy Carroll.

Dawn Beenken Donna Beenken Trudy Bess Arlen Bilsborough Allan Boyken Ernest Carlson Michael Nelson Beverly Richter Wendal Schuller Faye Ann Smith Sherry Stacker Belle Willemssen Corinne Zwiefel Joann Baade Mary Lou Dimond Ellen Nelson Sharon Rippentrop Cora Belle Stecker Marilyn Welhousen Patsy Willis Julia Wabbe Rosanne Alexander Billy Carroll Sandy Krominga Teddy Stecker Kirk Struthers Carol Swan

Papoose Poll Christmas Wishes From Students and Staff

A school poll lists students and staff names with requested gifts for Christmas. Items range from toys and trains to dolls, guns, musical instruments, a parakeet, and practical gear, reflecting a nostalgic classroom wish list.

Alumni Banquet and Dance Held by Titonka Seniors

Seniors enjoyed the annual alumni banquet on Friday in the Titonka gym. Band mothers provided a ham or fish dinner with sides and desserts. The program featured The Blendalves from Mason City, Titonka High School German Band, a speech by S Wood, a seniors girls quartet, and a later business meeting followed by a dance.

Titonka Ma~son City S. Wood

Bus Driver Of The Week Richard Isebrand

The school spotlight shines on Richard Isebrand who drives bus number 9 and has done so for years. He has ten years with the district and also works at Isebrand Produce in Titanka. He is married with two children, Michael a fifth grader and Patty in kindergarten, and he values quietness as a key bus driving trait.

Richard Isebrand Richard Radioul Isebrand Produce Titanka Michael Patty Mike

Christmas Thought and THS Basketball Interview Series

Editorial notes Thanksgiving end and Christmas thoughts. Questions if Xmas usage saves space and urges including Christ at Christmas. Announces a weekly THS basketball interview series with a boy and girl from each team. Congratulates girls basketball on top of State Line Conference after victory over Lakota.

Christ THS Frances Bahling

Thoughts Concerning Christmas and Its Meaning

A reflective piece on Christmas urging readers to seek its true meaning as the birth of Jesus Christ. It recalls Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem, the shepherds’ vision, and the angelic proclamation, urging people to honor Christ in their celebrations this year.

Bethlehem Beth- Jehem David Christ the King Christ

Student Council Votes On Afternoon Movie And Decorations

Tribal Council led by Trudy President meets, minutes read and approved. They cannot obtain any of the three top voted movies for high school students and plan a body vote among Bamboo Prison Paratroopers or Harlem Globe Trotters. A motion to add Christmas decorations passes and assignments are made for both junior and senior high to decorate areas before adjournment.

Trudy Bamboo Prison Harlem Globe Trotters

Party Line Gossip and High School Teases

A rowdy message sheet raises questions about a Sunday drive of 200 miles and a possible romance with L. A. and D. B. rumors. It asks about a lost class ring, bowling scores, a Lakota contributor, and a basketball game blush with hints of a Tuesday lights-out prank.

Floyd U L. A D. B S. W D. M Lakota R.T J. T C. B

Virginia Miller and Gary Pearson Senior of the Week Features

Virginia Miller, nicknamed Ginger, is highlighted as senior of the week. The piece details her appearance, sports involvement, dance tastes, favorite music and films, school life, and future plans. Gary Thomas Pearson is also profiled with height, eye color, Swedish heritage, and interests in agriculture, football, and school activities.

Virginia Miller Virginia Ginger Chevy Duncan Frank Bahr Elvis Presley Sal Mineo June Allison Alfred Hitchcock Titania Consolidated School Tepee Gary Thomas Pearson Gary Pearson Y Titanka FFA Opheim Titania High School Allan Ladd Jayne Mansfield Eddie Fisher

Teens seek dates and better grades in school notices

A collection of classroom notices and student messages includes requests for dates with Korene and D. K, calls for better Algebra grades, and notices about new white gym trunks. Other items announce art, bowling scores, telephone habits, sauerkraut sandwiches trend in Elmore Minnesota, and multiple class updates from Seniors and Sophomores.

Korene Richard F D. K V. R Sandy W Dawn Beenken Elmore Minn Marilyn Cora Marilyn W Lakota H.S David S Virginia G Sharon Speennever

Imagined High School Holiday Preparations and Small Conflicts

A patchwork of junior and senior antics in a mid century high school includes students awaiting Christmas vacation, football style wins, bowling scores, crushes and dates, study hall tense moments, letters from Forest City, and routine lab cleanup by Chemistry students. Some pupils ride buses, others walk home, and several playful social incidents surface amid exams and daily routines.

Dennis R Rosanne A J. S Algona Forest City Darry H Cora Craig Richard Hench Lloyd B Lora Barbara R Donna B Study B Ellen N

Students Contribute to Roy Rogers Helping Hand Fund

Grade school students donated 18.80 dollars to the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Helping Hand Writers Envelopes project sponsored by the Mentally Retarded Children's Association of Kossuth County. Mrs Misty Oesterreicher chaired the Titonka District drive.

Roy Rogers Dale Evans

Christmas Spirit Spreads Through School Rooms

Secondary classes share holiday changes in decorations and activities. Second Grade notes Santa scenes, gift swaps at thirty five cent values, and a December birthday. Fourth Grade reports Norway studies and division work. Sixth Grade details fractions, pronouns and Middle Ages to Industrial Revolution. Eleven, tenth, and other grades cover science, Canada, heat, and algebra progress.

Haugh Mavis Dorothy Gary R Mike Gary H Karen Cindy Harlan Krominga Joyce Beenken John Boeckholt Norway Budlong

Bait Heenken reflects on basketball and teamwork

Dana Hear, a high school guard, says she enjoys meeting students from other towns and learning to work with people. She notes Lakota as the toughest opponent after a narrow win and urges underclassmen to keep practicing. Clinton Asche, a senior forward, values sportsmanship and self discipline, while Burt Clint cites best about basketball as the ball.

Dana Dawn Aia Clinton ‘Asche Clinton Asche Sehlorivarsity Orward Wag Burt Clint

Book Of The Week Lets Read About Science Series

Kay Ware and Lucille Sutherland present a series titled Lets Read About Science with books on sea shells butterflies fish trees insects flowers rocks minerals birds mountains volcanoes prehistoric animals reptiles and amphibians. The seashell volume covers definition naming mollusks usage types and shell-collecting. Other volumes follow the same pattern and guide starting different collections as a hobby. They are available in the high school library.

Kay Ware Lucille Sutherland

Holliday Cookies Recipe Fragment

A fragmented list shows ingredients and names for holiday cookies including shortening sugar egg orange peel lemon peel vanilla extract flour chopped nuts and candied cherries. The partial text attributes duties or contributions to several individuals such as Patty Judy Judy B Cora S Leland P Margaret McD Ellen Joy Gary David Doug Nancy B and Pam B.

Holliday Patty Judy M Jon Watson Cora S Leland P Margaret McD Ellen Nelson Joy Gary M David S Doug S Judy B Carolyn Nancy B Pam B

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