Senior Class To Present Seventeen Summers
The Senior class will present a three act play in April titled Seventeen Summers by Maureen Daly dramatized by Anne Coulter Martens. It follows Angie a 17 year old graduating from high school and her seventh teen summer through growth moments with family and friends.
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Maureen Daly
Anne Coulter Martens
Angie
Jo Ann Baade Margaret
Julia Wabben
Lorraine
Cora Stecker Kitty
Barbara Ringsdorf
Mrs. Morrow
Marilyn Welhousen
Mr. Morrow
Philip Asa Jack
Lloyd Pommer Art
Margaret
Harlan Hanna Martin
Hope Richard Hench Jane
Judy Buffington
Tony
Richard Trunkhill Margie
LaVaughn Akkerman Fitz
Billborough
Kitty
Spring Fever Brightens Town With New Growth
A vivid ode to spring describes the season as bright and welcoming. It notes robin sightings, sprouting grass, blooming tulips, and a fresh scent of soap and paint as homes open to warmer days. Farmers plow fields while gardens are planted and trees turn green.
Easter Bulletin Board Sparks Interest in Science Library
Between The Bookends Easter is almost here and the library has a new look. Mildred Ullman crafted a beautiful Easter scene on the bulletin board. Bulletin displays change often and add beauty to the library while inviting readers to explore. A book titled American Women in Science features twelve short stories about notable women in science including doctors who found cures or conducted major surveys. The infinity book tackles questions on the subject, and readers may discover more. Other science library titles also appeal, offering both reading and research value.
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Mildred Ullman
Snowbound Girl's Tournament Remembered In Des Moines
Editorial notes a winter day in Des Moines disrupted by heavy snow around 2 PM. Attendance at the afterglow event included a teen hop with disk jockey Frosty Mitchell, and fatigue from limited sleep. Reflections on travel, ice, and lingering effects of the storm follow, including local youth activities and future education coverage. Edith Huisinga is named as mystery student.
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Des Moines
Gladbrook
Frosty Mitchell
Kioa
Titonka
Veteran’s Auditorium
Sylvia Eden
Edith Huisinga
Dream Ranch Operetta Wraps Up With Folk Dancing
Beyond The Notes notes happy grade schoolers conclude the Dream Ranch cantus stage show. Sixth graders in Miss Taylors room crafted cantus plants for the set. First graders enjoy rhythm bands while high school groups prepare for television and pre contest events. All music classes on March 17 sang Irish songs and rhythm.
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Miss Taylor
Calling All Detectives Student Seeks Identity Tip
A tired student from a Saturday excursion with brown hair blue eyes and 5'8" who studies chemistry advanced math history English and typing previously, lives north of Ti tonka, participates in band vocal music and athletics and is well liked. name the student.
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Ti‘tonka
Juniors Meet Seniors In Local Basketball Tourney
The article covers junior and senior teams in a school basketball tourney. It notes a recent senior victory over freshmen by 22 to 17 and a decisive junior win over sophomores by 47 to 12. The juniors and seniors anticipate a future clash, with all players enjoying the tournaments.
Tyke Hi Boys finish season undefeated 9-0
The Junior Hi Boys, coached by Don Kerker, completed an undefeated 9-0 season by beating Ledyard 40-22 and Swea City 35-21. Hench led Tyke with scoring support from Mark Boyken, Krantz, Gerdis and Schutter as substitutes contributed in the finale. Season standings show wins over Lakota, Sentral and other foes.
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Don Kerker
Ledyard
Swea City
Tyke
Hench
Mark Boyken
Roy Hench
Boyken
Krantz
Gerdis
Schutter
Miss Schwartz Named Teacher Of The Week In Titonka
Miss Schwartz is Titonka’s teacher of the week in her second year of teaching. A Swea City High School graduate, she attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. She enjoys teaching third graders who she finds independent and prefers reading as her favorite subject for her twenty eight third graders.
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Miss Schwartz
Titonka
Swea City High School
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Des Moines trip sparks school chatter and color
Local notes recount the basketball squad staying overnight in Des Moines, students in bright yellow pants and orange hats, a postponed band concert, a girls volleyball win over faculty, and late night dances or shows. The tone captures school life with playful headlines and small community updates.
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K. M
B. K
B. G
J. B
P. S
A. E
M. R
M. S
R. A
R. T
S. C
Des Moines
Verna
Sandy
Wendel Weiland
Gayle
Date Book of School Events
The list covers Friday March 27 a no school day. Tuesday March 31 Mixed Chorus performs over KG LO at 10 30 p m. Wednesday April 1 senior trip to the state legislature. Tuesday April 7 small group music concert. Thursday April 9 tentative day for the senior class play.
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Kglo
Band concert rescheduled and tour plans after weather delay
The band concert planned for March 15 was postponed due to weather with some members stranded in Des Moines. It has been moved to April 12. The group now prepares return concerts at Britt and Buffalo Center and will visit Titonka on March 24 and 25, hoping the shows meet audience expectations.
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Des Moines
Britt
Buffalo Center
Titonka
Ping Pong Tournaments Nearing Final Round
The tournaments are under way and draw attention. Marilyn Welhousen defeated Marianne Rippen’s rival Marianne Gigler 16 to 4 on Thursday noon. Philip Asa and Jack Truntkhill advance toward the semi finals. Three groups of boys remain to play with hopeful outcomes.
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Marilyn Welhousen
Marianne Rippentrop
Marie Gigler
Marilyn
Marianne
Philip Asa
Jack Truntkhill
Grade School and Junior High News Recap
The bulletin covers class notes across grades with science health social studies and math updates. It notes six week book reports, parent conferences, a junior high boys basketball win over Swea City, operetta performances for students and the public, and progress in algebra English biology home economics shop agriculture radioactivity metals and trigonometry.
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Swea City
Twain and travels linked to Clem ens works study
In history we cover Central and South American nations before and after the Spanish American War. The literature unit shifts from Walt Whitman to Samuel Clemens Mark Twain, noting his writings about the Mississippi River, the West, and foreign travel. Mrs. Rood’s class and Miss Sleichter’s class focus on typing tabulator problems and speed tests.
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Central and
South America
Walt Whitman
Samuel Clemens
Mark Twain
Clemens
Mr. Rood
Totem Poll Students Praise Conferences For Course Aid
Students say parent teacher student conferences help choose subjects and vocational paths. They note they learn what they are capable of and how to plan for college or careers, while improving parent teacher understanding and awareness of student progress.
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Judy B
Mary Lou
Lois H
Mary B
Marie
Julia
Sandy W
LaVauga
Jon W
Margaret Brandt
Karen van Hove
Nancy Boeckholt
Janet Plaisier
Gary B
Dick M
Cora Stecker
Roger Reichsamen
Jo Baade
Ronnie Hanna
Pat McGuire
Ardith Eden
Sarah Brandt
Rosanne Alexander
Janet Bahling
Lenora Huisman
Carol Ann Swan
Sue Callies
Lewis Giesking
Myrna Rippentrop
Tepee Tidbits From Titania High Students
Weekly edited by Titania High School students Marilyn Welhousen Margaret McDonald Mrs Brandt Milly Ullman discuss how parent and teacher conversations about a student’s interests and home life can improve understanding and guide future planning for the student.
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TEPEE
Titania ‘High
Marilyn
Welhousen
Margaret
McDonald
Brandt
Milly
Ullman
Titonka Volleyball Tournament Continues This Week
The Titonka event saw several matches with mixed results. March 16: team 5 defeated team 7 21 to 3 in a lopsided junior varsity win, while March 17: team 4 edged team 3 21 to 17 in a tight boys contest. The junior boys fell short against the seniors as team 4 beat team 2 21 to 11.
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Team
Team 4
Teens Seek Another Night at Des Moines Auditorium
A fragment notes a teen gathering in Des Moines seeking another date with M. S. and asks Janet P's mother about Janet's whereabouts Friday night. It mentions bright yellow pants and lists Phil Gary Larry Jack Doug George David as participants.
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Des Moines
M. S
M. A
Janet P
Janet
Phil
Gary
Larry
Jack
Doug
George
David
Puzzle Couples Big Stuff K S Driving to School
The item notes K S is heading to school amid a puzzle themed week titled Big Stuff. It highlights a playful scenario of travel and education, pairing a cryptic clue with a public school setting.
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K. S
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