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Newspaper

Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1957

Page

3

Editorial highlights mark a successful Titonka school year

The editorial praises students and staff for a strong year across academics arts and athletics. Highlights include I ratings for Trudy Bess and Wayne Bartelt, declamation success with district and state qualifiers, and valedictorian Duane Beenken and salutatorian Wayne Bartelt. The junior teams excel, and community honors go to Darlene Callies Craig Sathoff and Miss Titonka Trudy Bess.

Lowell Bilsborough Greattinger Trudy Bess Sharpy Carroll Wayne Bartelt Bobby Fritz JoAnn Baade Judith Stecker Harlan Hanna Craig Sathoff Rockwell City Linda Nelson Betty Hatten Duane Beenken Allen Boyken Register and Tribune Little Chiefs Nancy Tjaden Darlene Callies Craig Sathoif Darlene Des Moines Russell Sonnenberg Sweat City Dennis Krominga Kent Rippentrop Titanka Behid Burt Burt Darlene Cal Ties

Song lyrics players at Titonka listings in 1960s event

Readable lines show student names and song titles linked to Titonka school activities. Entries include Diane Krominga This Old House Billy Abbas Corinne Zwietel Virginia Miller Walk the Line Lora Willemssen Heartbreak Hotel Titonka Betty Hatten Mary meus Harlan Stecker and others.

Diane Krominga Titonka Billy Abbas Corinne Zwietel Virginia Miller Lora Willemssen Betty Hatten Mary Meus Harlan Stecker Corinne Zwiefer Doug Swan Sharon Smidt Craig Sathoff Faye Ann Smidt Mary L. Dimond Virginia Swan Sherry Stecker

Titanica Girls Softball Rally Beats Ledyard 12 2

Titanica softball overwhelmed Ledyard 12 2 in five innings for a 10 run lead. Five home runs were hit in the game. Sandy Smidt Bell Tjader Fay Smidt and Marilyn Welhousen each homerun once.

Titanica Ledyard Sandy Smidt Bell Tjader Fay Smidt Marilyn Welhousen

Squaws Triumph Over Lakota For Second Win

Titonka hosts Lakota for Ti tonka's fourth game of the season tying the series with Lakota at two wins. In the absence of two players Elen Nelson and Sandra Smith stepped up to fill in and perform well.

Titonka Elen Nelson Sandra Smith

Wanted and Found Notices from a 1957 High School Page

A collage of student notices includes WANTED items seeking attendance at school parties and a graduation, LOST report card, FOUND a class ring with red stone and initials L S, EXCHANGE class rings, and WANTED good grades. A list of story book characters features Belle Robinson Crusoe Red Riding Hood and more, led by various student names.

Donna Beenken Harlan Stecker Dwight Seaburg Virginia Swan Duncan Mary Sprunnelli L. S Myrna Norland Linda Nelson South Dakota Sharon Carrall Belle Tjaden Robinson Crusoe Mr. Lehman Cora B Stecker Jack and Jill Trudy Wendell Cinderella Audrey Larsen Davy Crocket John Cosgrove Tom Sawyer Lloyd P. Lowell Huckleberry Finn Dr. Jekyl Mr. Hyde Russell S Jerry W. Heidi Lalome Hill Scarlet Ry Dicky Hatten Hansel and Gretel Dwight Lang Virginia Tom Thumb Allen Boyken Bobsey Twins Dawn B Roger Eddie M Larry P Doug David S Gary M Clair H. Pate Polly Anna Marilyn Welhousen Roger 5

Teacher Of The Week Mr Opheim Named

Our teacher of the week is Mr Opheim from Bode Iowa He attended Luther College Decorah Iowa for four years earning a BA with majors in social studies and physical education and a minor in education He has seven years teaching experience including roles as principal and coach at Joice Titonka and Renwick Iowa He returns to teach here next year citing a lifelong commitment to youth and athletics.

Opheim Bode Towa Luther College Decorah Renwick Iowa Joice Town Titonka United States

Perverse person means stubborn, many call it different

A survey quotes Marian Meyer and others giving varied answers to what perverse person means. Most agree it implies stubbornness or hard to figure out with several comments noting backward or hot headed traits.

Marian Meyer Mike Nelson Phyllis Wieland Gerald Wibben Diane Krominga Virginia Fritz Wayne Bartett Bobby Fritz Russel S Audrey L Eldon Krause

Mystery Student Earns Honors Across Activities

A senior mystery student shines in football and Mixed Chorus. He placed first in Declamation, excels in F F A with multiple honors, and is known for brown hair blue eyes and friendly conduct.

F.F.A

Imagined High School Romance And Routine Gaps

A playful list of students and teachers at T.H.S. imagined in scenes of social pairs, timing quirks, and classroom moments. The items mention Myrna Norland Betty Hatten Dick Hatton and other classmates from Woden Minneapolis and South Dakota in light hearted scenarios.

Betty Hatten Myrna Norland Dtdy Mehlan T. T.H.S D. K Woden L. N South Dakota M.N Lynn C. S J. I Minneapolis Myrle W M. M Doug S Sharon Julia W Virginia S Dwight S Sandy S John S Buffalo

Public Opinions On Drive-In Privacy

A group discusses drive in movies noting privacy and freedom to relax as key benefits. Respondents mention fresh air, outdoor setting, and social aspects, with some noting health and enjoyment.

Phillip Asa Julia Wabben Marianne Rippentrop Jack Trunkhill Pat McGuire Richard Hench Marilyn Akkerman Ronald Hanna Rodney Alexander John Cosgrove

Vocal Music Groups Ratings And Criticisms Listed

State music contest reports show ratings for Girls Glee Club Mixed Chorus and individual judges. Judges note tone technique rhythm interpretation stage presence balance diction and intonation with varying levels from good to excellent and occasional fair.

Girl’s Glee Club Don Anderson Rusdell Batim II H. H. Harveck II Don Anderson II Russell Baum II H. H. Harveck

Students Celebrate Birthdays and Spring Activities in Class News

The bulletin covers classroom events from Kiftlergatian News. Students note birthday treats, a chick hatchery visit, bird study, safety lessons, reading progress, and plans for a school picnic. Eighth and senior classes report year-end activities, exams, and upcoming graduations.

Miss Stroebel Charlene Miller JoAnn Smith Valerie Miller Robins

Seaberg Freshmen Dances and Band Appreciation Note

Titania High School residents discuss dances and social scenes among freshmen and juniors. A feature thanks Titania’s 13 member dance band for the spring dance with proceeds supporting band costs. The piece includes multiple student chatter questions about dating within the school.

Students visit KOLO TV studio and enjoy Super Value Show

A group including Corinne Zwiefel Dawn Beenken Virginia Swan Mary Trunnelle Trudy Bess and Virginia Fritz toured the KOLO TV studio in Meson City. They practiced in a room and watched Bob Cavanaugh guide positions for the Super Value Show then left around 9 30 after a tiring but joyful trip.

Glove Ais Zwiefel Sleichter Earl Algo Cavannaugh Mia Nancy Tjaden Corinne’ Zwiefel Dawn, Beenken Virginia Swan Mary Trunnelle Trudy Bess Virginia Fritz

Advice From Underclassmen On Balancing Study And Fun

A collection of student quotes emphasizes studying hard to prepare for college and final grades, while also enjoying school and participating in activities. Many urge effort in core subjects like government and English, with tips on time management and staying motivated.

Eldon K Bobby F Dennis ‘W Roger S Judy S Marie W Warren T Layonne B Betty'h Craig S Duane B Sharon, C Joyce L Myrna N Harold,w Darlene C Marian M Wayne B Audrey Li Russell Gerald Wibben Phyllis W Harlan Dennis Ki Kent, R Louise B Nancy Tjaden Janice Harms Linda Nelson Tarry ‘Gray Neal Loeschen

Sophomore Picnic at Cail Park After Show

A sophomore class outing on Friday the tenth ended with a roast weiners and marshmallows at Cail Park. After roaming trails they attended a show and thanked Mr Easton for planning and Mr Sexton for driving to Algona.

Cail Park Mr. Easton Mr. Sexton Algona

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