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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1960
Page
2
On Monday May 16 our annual exhibit night will start at 7 o clock and run until visitors finish viewing. It replaces the May PTA program with coffee served afterward. Past exhibits won nine first prizes, four second prizes, one third, one fourth earning 72 dollars used for library books a strip film projector and to support the strip film project.
Denny Monson held Sentral to two hits as the Indians routed Sentral 17 to 7 under the ten run rule in six innings. Sentral led 7-1 entering the sixth before Titonka exploded with six unearned runs in the third and eight free passes in the sixth. Titonka advances to face Bancroft in the finals on Wednesday April 27.
Students observe new girl at Buffalo Center and track work. Mentions of B M inviting someone to a party, T N and D G getting along, freshmen girls on track Wednesday, and I S with S B. Includes quips about fashion and exams from a cad, Mr Thiesse, and George C. reflecting school life.
May schedule lists a district track meet on Friday May 6 and a baseball game at Rake on an unspecified Monday. May 16 features Al Bel with NYC movies and a 7:00 p.m. school exhibits. Eighth grade graduation and award night occur Friday May 20 with Senior Class night. Baccalaureate Sunday May 22 at 8:00 p.m. Rev Diers will deliver the sermon. May 24 is Work Day and commencement with 8:00 p.m. ceremonies. cards pickup at 1:30.
The Senior Class presented a three act comedy that drew laughs from the audience with teenage cast antics. They thank director Mr Sulli van for guidance and time spent directing the production.
School reminder: all library books must be returned by Thursday May 19. Fines must be paid by this date and report cards will be withheld until books are returned. Submit all items to the school library by the due date.
A playful, disconnected set of school scenes shows algebra pages, seniors at work, field trips, and a class absence joke. The tone evokes a small-town paper with quirky contrasts between students, teachers, and everyday routines. An odd horse and dog dialogue closes the piece.
Lorraine Stecker reflects on the junior class prom theme Song of My Heart with red and white decor and a six foot heart centerpiece. She notes the high cost and asks if next year’s junior class should change plans to create a more memorable, affordable event. The piece ends with a humorous two‑panel joke about a falling out of bed.
Friday program featured grades four through twelve with performances by boys and girls glee clubs and a mixed chorus. The boys sang Man's Desire and Bells of Saint Mary while the girls offered I Passed By Your Window and Holy Lord God and the mixed chorus performed Our God Is A Rock and Shenandoa The band played The Garland Boulevardier and Overture Eroica.
School notes cover class news from Miss Haughs second grade through eighth grade. Students greet Judy back, Tulips and corn, Timmy birthday gum, Lin da Sue, kittenball, a program in third grade, poems and pinwheels, dental cards, Kay birthday treat, and grade by grade progress in reading arithmetic social studies languages and science with plans for a May Spanish test and a class picnic to Algona.
A reader argues for limiting activities to three or four to protect scholastic achievement. He warns that emphasis on sports and bands harms grades and college prospects while praising extra activities for personal growth and national stakes in science and engineering. A humorous line shows a drama club cue.
A compact roundup notes study topics across subjects. Leaf structure explored in biology section. Home economics focuses on dream kitchens. World history near completion of current chapter. Geometry continues polygons study. General business covers installment buying and its pros and cons.
Mr Thiesse, high school principal and chemistry teacher, notes a decade of teaching while guiding students at the school. His education spans Ceylon Minnesota Mankato State College Iowa State University Minnesota National Science Institute Ames and a 1955 Master of Science degree.
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