Ledyard Edges Titonka 7-6 In Conference Thriller
Ledyard nips Titonka 7-6 after a late rally. Neal Loeschen delivered the tying triple in the sixth and Knower drove in the decisive run in the seventh. Titonka’s Denny Wabben yielded ten hits, seven runs. Ledyard’s Bob Serenbelt allowed 11 hits, six runs. Carol Asche and Neal Loeschen led Titonka at the plate with three and two hits respectively. Next up is a sectional tournament game at Bancroft with Titonka facing the Lakota Lane Rock winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indians
Ledyard
Neal Loeschen
Knower
Dennis Krominga
Carol Asche
Carol
Neal
Bancroft
Titonka
Dutch Themed Junior Senior Banquet and Prom Night
The annual Junior Senior Banquet and prom were held in the school gym on Saturday April 28 attended by juniors seniors and faculty. Decor featured a Dutch motif with windmill dike bridge wishing wells and tulips. A meal prepared by junior mothers was served by sixteen students followed by a program with toastmaster Craig Sathoff and speakers Sharon Carroll Duane Beenken Geraldine Ullmann Sid Buffington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Sathoff
Sharon Carroll
Duane Beenken
Geraldine Ullmann
Sid Buffington
Memories and the Farewell by S Thiesse
Songs were sung by a girls quartet and trio under Mr Don Malthaus. Music by Bobby Griggs and his band. Balloons with merchant credit slips released at 8 30 and 11 30. Grand prize valued at five dollars won by Eldon Krause. Dancing followed until after twelve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Thiesse
Don Malthaus
Bobby Griggs
Our Town
Eldon Krause
Class Briefs May Day Fun and School News
Miss Kettwick noted May first with May baskets and Judy Isebrands birthday treats. Students work hard in math, recite the alphabet, and tackle number pairs. They’ve enjoyed films The Two Raccoons and The Ugly Duckling, and observe construction near the new school, staying clear of the work zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Kettwick
Judy
May Day Fun in First Grade Class
First grade Mrs Nelson reports a May Day filled with excitement in class. Students exchanged May Baskets with Char lene Linda Marilyn and Roger saving one for each classmate. A rainy noon featured movies with circus pictures and the tale of The Ugly Duckling.
Fourth Grade News Highlights From Our School
Happy day as Marilyn and Alan bring baby rabbits to school. Alan feeds one with an eye dropper while watching the ground being prepared for a new building. Fifth grade notes, May baskets, poetry, and safety posters fill the week with activity and classroom learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn
Alan
Schoolyard Notes From Kossuth County Class Activities
Selections describe library loans and reading habits in seventh and sophomore grades. Activities include panel on pre Civil War state tensions, unit readings from Gulliver s Travels and Swift satire, dictionary study, and various home economics, driver training, shop, and agriculture projects. Names include Sandra Gerdis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffery
Victoria
Lorraine
Dvyery
Gary
Jimmy
Dennis
Lilliput
Swift
Woden
Bancroft
Burt
Lakota
Algona
Bancroft Downs Titonka 15-4 In Baseball Clash
Titonka led Bancroft 4-1 entering the fourth inning before Bancroft exploded for eleven runs. Carol Asche led Titonka with two hits in four at bats as Titonka’s defense showed promise but pitching faltered, with Gray Loeschen and Wabben allowing eight hits and thirteen walks. Bancroft benefited from five Indian errors but walks accounted for nine runs. Boxscore lists Asche Clinton Asche Krominga Loeschen Rippentrop Buffington Boekleman Gray and Studer among players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft
Titonka
Carol Asche
Titanka
Gray
Loeschen
Wabben
Clinton Asche
Krominga
N. Loeschen
K Rippentrop
R. Rippentrop
Buffington
D. Boekleman
L. Gray
al. D. Wubbten
R. Studer
Secret Service B S Skating Night Gossip and Questions
A rambling list of personal questions asks who someone brought home from skating on Wednesday night and who might be involved with various people. It asks about relationships, crushes, seating at events, and dating plans, mentioning many individuals by initials and prompting speculation about who dated whom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. S
J. M
Beverly R
Alvin M
Lonnie
Louise
Sherry
M. P
Diane
Merle P
Joyce
Buffalo Center
Harold D
Doris H
Marian
Shirley T
Doris
Roger S
Lin ,da
Editorial notes on banquet comments and student poll
The piece thanks Mr. Truesdell for his banquet comments and notes faculty enjoyment. It previews a rival second High School Hit Parade poll and invites entries for next week's poll. Rainy weather halted baseball this week but write ups of two prior games appear. Senior interviews completed. seniors cooperative. thanks extended to them.
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Wsh
Craig Sathort
Student Council subscribers Titanica Topic for school news
The Student Council voted to subscribe to the Titanica Topic enabling students without home access to read school news in school. The banquet was a success with beautiful setting, good food, and a lively dance. Louise Boyken will cover the banquet and Sidney Buffington is this year’s valedictorian with tight race for salutatorian among Doris Hipp LaVerne Meyer and Richard Doughan. Lee Stockwell joins Marines in June. Wartburg college visit noted for several students. A play titled Hail the Hunkering Hero directed by Mr Easton is planned for May 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Gilgos
Louise Boyken
Sidney Buffington
Doris Hipp
LaVerne Meyer
Richard Doughan
Methodist Young Peoples
Easton
Ivory Tower Tops Your High School Hit Parade
The Hit Parade lists Ivory Tower as first, with I'll Be Home by Pat Boone second and Theresa Brewer popular again. Why Do Fools Fall In Love remains a top pick, while Heartbreak Hotel Eddie My Love Boll Weevil and Standing At the Corner are among the tied seventh place readers suggested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivory Tower
Young
Pat Boone
Theresa Brewer
After The Ball Is Over Banquet Gossip In Algona Fragment
A collection of casual questions and memories focusing on a local banquet night in Algona. The piece names several residents such as Darlene Callies Nancy T. Bill Fritz and Craig S. and asks about arrivals departures and late home times with light social curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Service
Darlene Callies
Nancy T
Bill Fritz
Craig S
Linda N
Roger S
Betty H
Algona
Harlan
Myrna N
Kent
Corrine and
Lee
Beverly R
Duane
Darrell W
Lora
Janice H
Marian M
Bruce S
Joyce M
Marilyn W
David B
Merlin V
Noreta
Merlyn
Darryl S
Harald D
Sharon C
V.F.W
Craig
Nancy
Glen
Eldon
Eldon K
Keith
Timg
Marlene S
Marianne R
Marilyn A
Buffalo
Lonnie H
Neal
David R
Lorna T
Mary Lou
C. L
Bobby F
Darlene C
Verlene M
Gore
Sharon R
Doris H
L. L
Judy S
Trudy B
Banquet for Class of 1956 Praised by Mr. Truesdell
The April 28 reception at the school gym showcased a Dutch themed setting with a windmill and tulips. Juniors and sponsor Mr Harold Reod organized a ham dinner served by sophomores while Bobby Grigg's band kept the floor busy. Parents and community attended, and the Class of 1957 received praise for their effort and responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truesdell
Harold Reod
Bobby Grigg
Junior High Interviews on summer plans and camps
Margaret McDonald says she will attend Girl Scout camp and Methodist Camp, swim, and possibly vacation in California, with little work. Judy Melhan plans to work in her father's store, care for her sister, and attend Girl Scout and Methodist Camps, continuing on page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McDonald
Methodist
California
Judy Melhan
Also Mentioned on This Page
S. Buffington
D. Krominga
Isan
Fritz
K. Rippentrop
D. Wubben
Denny Wubben
Cara
Tom
Jerry
Frances Bahling
Patty Willis
George Cooper
Janice Me
Rel
Fisher
Chevrolet
Bel Airs
Chivrolet
America
Frank D. Fisher
Chevrolet Sales and Service
Iowa
Kossuth County School Library
Abraham Lincoln
Joan
Jane Schmidt
Editorial
Callies Bros
Fred Thacker
Lee Stockwell
Marines
Marlene Stecker
Judy Stecker
Myrna Norland
Dorris Hipp
Wayne Bartelt
Wartburg College
Waverly
Pastor Schwerin
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