Teacher Of The Week: Miss Gorman
Miss Gorman, selected as Teacher Of The Week, is a 2nd grade teacher with eight years experience at Algona High School. She attended Mason City Junior College and State Teachers College Cedar Falls and chose teaching to work with boys and girls. Interview conducted at 8 45 a m as students prepared for class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona High School
Mason City Junior College
State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Gorman
Juniors And Seniors Attend Career Day At LaVerne High
Juniors and seniors traveled to LaVerne High School for career day featuring an assembly with music and talks by Mr. Quintard and Dr. Kelso of Iowa State Teachers College. Students then attended assigned classes, had lunch, and returned for two more sessions before dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVerne High School
Wilbur Sexton
William Girard
Quintard
Kelso
Iowa State Teachers College
Sharon Carroll
LaVerne
Duane Beenken
SECRET SERVICE SENIORS Odd questions haunt Friday night events
A fragment page lists quirky high school gossip prompts from the SECRET SERVICE SENIORS and SOPHOMORES and FRESHMEN sections. It asks which six Senior girls dislike eggs, who was skating Friday night, and who is taking whom to dances while noting various implied relationships and happenings.
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B. H
P. O
Sexton
I. B
J. B
J. G
E. N
Nehru
O. A
R. A
L. P
Sadie Hawkins
L. E
M. M
R. H
J. M
Class of 1957 Profiles Jacki Gerdis and Bobby Fritz
Readable fragments detail Jacki Gerdis and Bobby Fritz with noted hair color blue eyes sports and activities. Jacki lists red blonde hair blue eyes Chili as favorite food and basketball as activity. Bobby lists brown hair blue eyes baseball vocational agriculture and plans at Ames.
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Jacki Gerdis
Rock Hudson
Jane Powell
Bookkeeping
Favorit
Nat “King” Cole
Green Door
Lawrence Welk
Bobby Fritz
Tony Curtis
Janet Leigh
Vocational Ag
Ivy
Ames
Interviews on Career Day and student reflections
A series of brief student interviews about Career Day reveals mixed responses. Denny Krominga notes pointers for becoming an excellent student and choosing a college career, while Craig Sathoff and Wayne Bartett report helpful insights guiding career decisions. Other students mention fun, interest, and learning about vocations and office-related work.
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Jrs
Srs
Denny Krominga
Craig Sathoff
Wayne Bartett
Linda Nelson
Shari Stecker
Lora Willemssen
Wendal Schutter
Clinton Asche
Phyllis Smith
Myrna Norland
Second Grade class notes and election day events
The Second Grade group recounts birthday treats, a money lesson with Miss Gibb and Miss Gullen from the County Superintendent's office, a bank visit, and plans for Thanksgiving and winter. Grades 4 and 5 report Halloween party, science topics, World War I study, election day results, and a student creative writing section on Ike versus Stevenson. The issue covers multiple grade updates, student activities, and school announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celine
Gary
Eisenhower
Noted Senior Personalities Summary Card
Nancy Tjaden lists traits and preferences including piano as favorite possession and Edgar Allan Poe as favorite author. Repeats items like slogans and habits with variations. Indicates years at school and combines conflicting traits such as mischievous and noisy. Features German forebears and late-night habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Tjaden
President Eisenhovter
Edgar Allan Poe
Basketball Games and PTA Meeting Schedule
Friday November 16 basketball game at LaVerne 7 00 p m. Monday November 19 PTA Meeting. Tuesday November 20 basketball at Thompson. Thur Fri November 22 23 Thanksgiving Vacation.
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LaVerne
PTA
Thompson
Thur
There Is Still Time To Order Birthday Calendars
The Titanica Band sold calendars to raise money for Majorette suits and new drums, raising four hundred fifteen dollars. Each calendar costs twenty five cents to have a birthday or anniversary marked, with fifty cents extra for the calendar itself. Local printers will produce them and orders should arrive by Christmas. Judy Stecker reports and urges readers to contact any band member to order. Safety experts warn to stay five lengths behind the car in front, but that figure is elusive.
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Titanica
Judy Stecker
Senior Interviews Highlight Titanka High Coverage
The Paper Staff reports growing editorial effort at Titanka High School with two senior interviews and a personal senior piece adding depth. Judy Mehlan and Sandra Gartner cover activity participation and favorites, while a teacher of the week feature aims to better acquaint readers with staff. Basketball managers Belle Tjaden and Richard Hatten are named, as the staff prepares for Sadie Hawkins day activities with girls assisting with the boys’ books.
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Tifonka High School
Judy Mehlan
Sandra Gartner
Titanka
Belle Tjaden
Richard
Dickie) Hatten
Belle
Dickie
What You Think About Girls Then and Now
A collection of student opinions on how girls should behave and present themselves, centered on courtesy, maturity, and propriety. Respondents emphasize manners, respect, and being friendly, with notes on dress, behavior, and driving etiquette.
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Darrel Wubben
Clinton Asche
Wendal Schutter
Mike Nelson
Johnny Cosgrove
Dick Hatten
Roger Reichsamen
Pat McGuire
Wendal Weiland
Kenny Carlson
Clarence Harms
David Smith
Mary Trunnelle
Sharon Carroll
Marian Meyer
Cheerleaders Seek Unified Support At Games
Four THS cheerleaders lead the charge for crowd enthusiasm Seniors Betty Hatten Myrna Norland and Sandra Gerdis plus sophomore Orla Jane Anderson urged fans to pack one section and cheer as a group. Reporter Kent Rippentrop notes improving spirit.
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T.H.S
Betty Hatten
Myrna Norland
Sandra Gerdis
Orla Jane Anderson
Kent Rippentrop
Home Ec Girls Entertain Agriculture Boys
On Thursday November 1 seven boys and Mr Lehman were hosted by the Junior and Senior Home Ec Girls. The luncheon aimed to teach the boys about eating in public. A tasty meal including ham and noodle casserole green beans ginger ale fruit salad muffins marmalade and gingerbread with whipped cream was served. Nancy Tjaden acted as hostess and Mr Lehman sat at the head of the table. Everyone enjoyed the conversation and meal. The girls thanked the boys for being amiable guests.
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Mr. Lehman
Nancy Tjaden
Janice Harms
Eleven Puppies Born to Queenie at Karns Home
Eleven Queenie, a dog, joined Max Karns family in Anita and three weeks later gave birth to an unusual litter of 11 puppies matching the Karns family size of 11 children.
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Queenie
Max Karns
Anita
Karns
Parakeets Die in Farm Building Fire Near Masonville
A fire at the Leo Hanson farm home near Masonville suffocated 300 parakeets. The incident occurred as a small boy, while filling a piggy bank with water, contemplated safety by freezing the money to keep it secure.
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Leo Hanson
Masonville
Chum
Audrey Hepburn hailed as versatile screen icon
Rhapsodic praise for Audrey Hepburn highlights her whimsy and range from War and Peace to Funny Face. The piece notes expectations of an Academy Award and mentions Bogart’s ill health, Bogle’s larynx trouble, Ted Weems turning DJ in Memphis, and Hildegarde returning to recording.
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Audrey Hepburn
Audrey
Fred Astaire
Humphrey Bogart
Bogle
Ted Weems
Perry Como
Memphis
Hildegarde
Judy Gamland Sings Past and Present on New hi fi Album
A Capitol release titled Judy features Judy Gamland with a Nelson Riddle backing. The collection revisits her younger years with songs like Come Rain or Come Shine Just Imagine I Feel a Song Coming On April Showers Lucky Day Memories of You and more.
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Capitol
Judy
Judy Gamland
Nelson Riddle
Exhausted basketball player seeks gym instruction help
An exhausted basketball player tells a gym instructor he is not in good enough condition to stay in shape. The exchange highlights a moment of athletic strain and a call for training guidance.
Diner offers expense account invitation to blonde seated alone
A middle aged diner asks a blonde seated alone in a restaurant if she would care to join his expense account. The moment hints at a proposal or shared financial arrangement amid casual chatter. The scene centers on the unexpected invitation and the potential implications for both parties.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Gorman
Joyce Isebrand and
Marie Welp
Secret Service
E. H
G. M
L. G
D.S
C. H
V. G
P. A
D. H
Mankato Business College
Glee Club
Miss Helland
Ike
Stevenson
Lynda Krause
Kefauver
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania Avenue
Valentines
Donald, Larry, Lee
Reading
Europe
Thiesse
Frances Bahling
Darlene Callies
Virginia Miller
Eisenhower Stevenson
Nixer
U. S
Hickenlooper
Hough
Evans
Julia Wabben
Jo Baade
Warren Truesdell
Editorial
Harlan Stecker
Roger Studer
Russel Sonnenberg
Larry Gray
Denny Wubben
Zemo
BY Lyn Connelly
Titonka
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