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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1953
Page
1
Supt. W. P. Truesdell outlines a program for groups such as Quitside to use school facilities. The group bears responsibility for proper use, scheduling at least two weeks in advance, obtaining a building key, preparing the space, using designated rooms only, securing lights and doors, returning the key, and cleaning rooms if the condition differs from occupancy.
Policies require groups to repair any damage and restrict use to requested areas. Special permission needed for old building and annex. Nonprofit and school groups pay 5 dollars for gym use, 3 dollars per practice, lunch room free, kitchen free. meals 5 dollars plus cook fee. advertising or paid admissions incur higher rates.
In recent games at Titonka the boys defeated Lakota 59 to 37 while the girls lost 36 to 1. At Armstrong Friday the Titonka girls won 57 to 30 as the boys fell 57 to 48. Also reports from council meetings list monthly salaries and town expenses.
December 23 meeting set at the church 6 30 PM with a Christmas party afterward. Last Sunday twelve members attended plus Rev Albertson. Gracie Heifner led the lesson and Sharon Schutter with Verna Dell Willis led worship. Jane Amesbury played organ. Marilyn Peterson and Sharon Schutter served lunch. Water usage note: 62 gallons per inch for every 100 square feet of lawn.
Ground Observers Corps notes progress on a town edge observation tower with labor and materials donated by local individuals and groups. Howard Andres and Dr. John Woods coordinate volunteering as Sundays alert system functioned. nine volunteers manned the lookout and two planes were observed.
The Titonka and Doan church announces Elbie studies Thursday night at 7 45 at the church. Christmas practice and party with treats Friday at 4 at the church. Church school and Sunday worship at usual hours with a carol service. Missionary program Sunday night at 7 30 and children to arrive by 7 30. Dean Christmas program Wednesday December 23 at 7 30. Senior MYF caroling Christmas party December 28 at 5 30. Watch Night party December 31 from 8 to 12 for the whole family.
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