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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1960
Page
2
The Titonka community plans a summer recreation program with cooperation from the town council and school board. It aims to build health and citizenship through organized activities for youth and occasional adult participation, with revisions based on community input. Richard R. Gipple Recreation Director.
On April 30 the large group contest at Graettinger featured Titonka students in Mixed Chorus Band Girls' Glee Club and Boys' Glee Club under director Phil Faaborg. Ace accompanists were Sandra Gartner and Vicki Rakow. All groups earned high ratings and commendable conduct was noted.
Spring arrives after winter with warmth and green growth. People shed coats and enjoy outdoor activities from baseball and marching band to swimming and picnics. Farmers begin field work and everyone gardens as holidays like Easter, May Basket Day, and Father’s Day approach.
Judith Weir known as Judy in senior interview shares details about her appearance, heritage, possessions, and pet peeves. She attends Titanica School for two and a half years and is active in mixed chorus and girls glee club.
The Titonka Woman's Club hosted a senior girls supper at Mrs R L Krantz home on Thursday May 6 6 30 pm A business meeting followed and Doris Miller sang two songs Mrs Goldman spoke on Whimsey and the gathering adjourned Senior girls express thanks to the club and Mrs Krantz for the meal
A note expressing gratitude to students and readers for their efforts on the school page and for cooperation over several years. The writer thanks those who contributed and who have read the students work, noting shared learning and enjoyment.
The piece notes seniors finishing projects and looking to graduation and summer vacation. It mentions relationships forming and classroom activities across various grades with playful questions about social life and school events.
A group of junior chemistry students and three senior girls toured the Iowa State University campus touring the Atomic Research Building and cyclotron facilities. The trip included a lecture and slides, two group tours, a country-side outing, and a supper stop in Jewell. About 600 people work at ISU, with government funding for peacetime atomic research.
Editorial reflects on four years at THS as seniors prepare to graduate. The piece recalls memories of basketball games, pep bands, plays and proms while urging classmates to look forward to future tasks and progress beyond high school.
Student notices recount school events and comments from teachers and students. Read fragments describe a style show a homecoming or illustrated talks and a freshman home notice. The text includes informal student expressions about driving and heaven jokes.
Titonka defeated Lakota 8 to 4 as Tron Watson scattered four hits for Titonka. Barrett pitched for Lakota, while Noel Krantz delivered a grand slam in the fifth inning to seal the win. Titonka improves to 3-2 in conference play with two wins, no defeats.
A school notes spring signs from robins and nests to seeds and plant growth. Students compare nests from Cynthia Schmidt Ruth Riepman and observe birds, worms, and the hopeful start of summer reading with Weekly Reader.
Report of a Sunday League Rally pairing N K with L A. notes on a black hair rinse, a Boys Glee Club contest rating, a new freshman couple D G and T N, a Buffalo Center Wednesday event, and a postponed track meet. Scholars Rosa Lyn Heesh faces gender bias about medical school funding despite top exams. she plans to marry after training.
A father and his three children consider buying and running an amusement park. They detail solving business problems and begin an extensive review of basics, including arithmetic, processes, and written problems. The class studies Kipling, Roosevelt, and various projects amid plans for a picnic and upcoming tests.
May events include Al Bell show at 12 45 p m and a New York City film about admission 15 cents. Baseball at Britt May 20 followed by Class Night and awards May 20 8 00 p m 8th grade graduation. Baccalaureate May 22 8 00 p m sermon by Rev Diers. Commencement May 24 with 8 00 p m ceremony. Dismissal May 28 at 2 45 p m. Report cards sent home after bus pickup 1 30 p m May 24 with no classes May 24.
A jumble of student responses lists activities planned after school ends. Many mention outdoor play like swimming baseball kite riding and biking as they look forward to break and chores.
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