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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1959
Page
2
The November 6 meeting presided by vice president Carolyn Intermill set a Christmas dance for December 22 or 23. A committee will seek an orchestra and decorations were discussed with a Santa pattern purchase approved. No final plans on school decor were made.
Lorraine Stecker urges high school students to seize responsibility and engage actively in academics and activities. Emphasizes impatience with passive effort, participation in sports music and clubs, and self improvement. Warns against vice and lateness, saying the future rests in their hands.
On November 11 1989 an American Legion sponsored Veterans Day program featured a color guard prayer by Reverend Goldman and band renditions of The Battle Hymn of the Republic and My Country Tis of Thee.
Readers note a string of questions about backstage attendance and possible links to C. C. and I. H. during Sunday calls. The correspondence hints at N. K. enjoying attention from Lakota girls, notably M. R., with playful, speculative chatter lingering in the column.
A collection of girls describe an ideal date as one with good humor and manners. They emphasize politeness neat dress nice conversation and a willingness to plan and respect the other person. Key figures mention personality, fun, and thoughtful behavior.
The Girls Glee Club will sing for the P T A on November 16 at The Ash Grove including When Jesus Was a Little Child and Russian Pie. The High School Mixed Chorus and Junior High Band present a Christmas program titled The Christmas Story with hymns and scripture reading on December 21. The Finale Hallelullah Chorus from Handel's Messiah is also planned. Thanksgiving songs are in progress and Band Mothers raised about $530 from the carnival.
A girl wearing a turquoise sweater over a white blouse and a gray skirt is sought by investigators in Titanica. Described as a sophomore who attends the morning study hall during second period and participates in mixed chorus girls glee club basketball and the paper staff. A reward is offered and authorities urge anyone with information to contact them.
A patriotic reflection notes the United States enduring through Revolution Civil War and two World Wars. It praises freedom as guaranteed by life liberty and the pursuit of happiness and asserts gratitude for service members and national heritage. It closes with thanks for living under the Stars and Stripes.
A collection of brief student notices from a high school era includes driver license talk, history class notes, requests for class play cooperation, quieting a classmate, dress-up day ideas, and a P T class style concern. It also mentions Roslyn and Mr Opheim with a joke about Jim Sparks.
The Junior Gage Play Finders Creepers is postponed indefinitely with dates to be announced. Cast includes Upenya Dick Berhow Hercules Gary Reed Helpey Routile Felberts and others. Promoters are Carolyn Intermill Nancy Boeckholt and Karen Van Hove with volunteers handling lights programs and tickets.
The passage describes sixth grade activities including social studies on one country, reading and book reports, science experiments separating salt from water and sugar from water, art projects for Thanksgiving, and humorous classroom moments. Students Sandra Vale, Doris Mary Stuart, Paul Heegel, and Cheryll perform experiments and create landform maps using color codes for plains mountains plateaus and hills.
First graders read in the last pre primer "We Come and Go" and played a "How Many" counting sticks game. Allan Beverly Debbie Sherry Patty Jolene and others shared birthdays and treats while parents visited during Education Week.
A compiled calendar of notable dates and people tied to November including landmark events such as Armistice Day in 1918 at 11:00, Gettysburg Address delivery by Lincoln in 1863, Garfield born 1831, Edison phonograph 1877, Pierce born 1804, Taylor born 1784, and Thanksgiving Day. The list mixes dates, births, and national milestones with references to places and figures.
An unclear dispute between two teams at Titan arena triggers tensions as players confront limits of control. Officials and coaches weigh penalties and possible changes to lineup ahead of next match.
A fragment recalls a comic scene in a post office with a tired clerk and a curious widow. Various quips follow about speed of light, radium, phones, and cheeky exchanges among customers and staff. Free speech note closes the piece.
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