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Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1958

Page

2

Local Teachers Attend State Convention in Des Moines

About 15 000 teachers attended the Des Moines convention with two standout speakers on world government. Titonica delegates including Truesdel and Satthoff praised sessions, exhibits, and Drake University demonstrations.

Tomes Cousins Saturday Evening Review of Literature Clemete Attlie Des Moines Veterans Auditorium Titonica Truesdel Thiesse Schaub Brandt Govern Sleichter Sathoff Budlong Nelson Lehmen Iowa Association of School Administration Bankers Life New Technical High School Satthoff Rolland Minneapolis Tribune Cgovern Drake University Mike Wallace Thiese Iowa Industrial Arts Veterans Auditorum Isha Library Service

Totem Poll Dances Reflect Student Interest and Representation

Students at the Totem Poll express enjoyment of high school dances and desire more invitations. Respondents note fun music and a mix of junior high and high school attendees but some say high school boys did not dance much. A stray road anecdote follows about repairmen climbing a telephone pole observed by Sylvia BE.

Janet Buffington Myrna Rike Roy Hutchison Katheren Trunkhill John Brandt Linda Hanson Janice Alice Ma Lora Beal Sherryll Gray Diana Boekelman Linda Lou Rode Sylvia BE Ian

King and Queen of the Harvest Ball Crowned

The Harvest Ball in the school gym crowned Lloyd Fommer as king and Barbara Ringsdorf as queen at 9 30 pm. Attendants were Jack Trunkhill Cora Stacker Phil Asa and JoAnn Baade. Seniors nominated the pair and ballots counted by Mr Thiesse kept the high school in suspense.

Lloyd Fommer Barbara Ringsdorf Jack Trunkhill Cora Stacker Phil Asa JoAnn Baade

After The Ball and Dance Rumors

Questions swirl about where Jo and Phil disappeared after the ball and whether Barb Lloyd Jack and Cora struggled to locate them. chatter hints at romances and couples going steady with various students and exes involved.

Phil Barb Lloyd Jack Cora Judy Ernie J. H Algona N. B D. M S. W D. K J. B C. B.S J. T M. M D. L L. By R. Ke

Local high school profiles Roger Reichsamen and Barb Ringsdorf

Readable notes profile two students, Roger Reichsamen and Barb Ringsdorf, detailing hair color eye color ancestry interests and school life. Roger plans farming after graduation and shows farm and football enthusiasm while Barb pursues English and multiple school activities and airline training.

Teacher Of The Week Mr Kerker Honored

Mr Kerker named Teacher Of The Week. Davenport native attended grade and high school there and graduated in 1952 from St Ambrose College with an Economics degree. He coached while at St Ambrose and later served in the Army 1962 to 1984 teaching military intelligence.

Kerker Davenport St. Ambrose College St. Ambrose University of Town Newhall Town Titanica Hig Glicks* Jewelers

Class Chit Chat Kindergarten News Highlights From Family Unit

Students share family drawings and turkey crafts on bulletin boards. Cynthia Schmidt marked her fifth birthday with class treats during American Education Week and many parents visited. Second graders report strong Visiting Day attendance and begin Telling Time units with personal clocks and room helpers.

Cynthia Schmidt Jansen New World

Television's Battle with Family Life in Courtroom Parody

A humorous trial compares Television and the Family in a First District Court of Public Opinion over TV's impact on home life. Mr T Vision testifies on benefits while Mr Average Family blames shifts in routines. jury finds Vision harmless but warns moderation is needed to protect daily life.

John First District Court of Public Opinion F. ‘Vistor Average Famly Vielon Cout United States New York Vision Mr. T. Vision Mr. Vision Uch Mr. Teision T. Vision

FFA Chapter Holds November Meeting In Agriculture Room

The FFA group met on November 10 at 7 30 PM in the agriculture room. President Richard Trunkhill opened the session and a basketball team plan was approved. A committee was named to schedule dates and officers pins were issued. Members received loyalty cards signaling chapter membership. The meeting adjourned with the president in charge.

FFA Richard Trunkhill Titenke FPA

Holemiber Basketball Leads Thanksgiving Weekend

Holemiber basketball action headlines a Thanksgiving weekend schedule with notable performances and upcoming games, highlighting key players and matchups as teams prepare for a busy post Thanksgiving slate.

Band Directors Dilemma Sets Minimum Practice Rules

The band council has established minimum practice standards for all members. Persistent failure to meet them may cost a band letter for a year, while the more stringent beginners band could face removal from the group temporarily.

Ahd Ibatid Directoe Titania

Band Mothers Plan Afternoon Meetings and Concert Details

Band Mothers notes show the Junior Band now has 40 members from 6th and 7th grades. Winter meetings move to afternoon. Shampoo and Jinse distributed to members to fund alumni banquet. Lunch committee named. National Education Week visits featured music classes with parent observers.

Daryl Bess Howard Sparks Mennet Trunkhill Carl Harms Kenneth Swan

Teens Notice and Wants Reported in Local Page

A jumble of notices lists teens and staff with requests and comments. Items mention Lois Harms seeking towels and a rocking chair for the music room, plus remarks about basketball girls and flirtations with sophomores.

Lois Harms Karry H.roslyn H Jetters Jimmy R

Senior day preparations and guest contributions noted

The record describes November first preparations for a senior day at 245 with dishes including chicken mashed potatoes gravy and salad. Guests Missed or noted include Mrs Niedel and Mr and Mrs Nida. The scene mentions birds, vegetables, and guests helping with dishes.

Niedel

Mystery student sought by detectives in weeklong Bephone ore inquiry

A call describes a mystery student for a week at study hall Friday November 40 wearing a white blouse and red white skirt. The note lists biology history English and typing as subjects while noting brown short hair and unclear names such as Lorraine Cora and Jack as playful inserts.

Bephone Ore I 40

Jokes and Schoolroom Banter from a Youth Page

A collection of quips and classroom humor featuring Linda and Gary in a playful exchange over gum and candy. A freshman misattributes a shirt to a brother, a sophomore jokes about a tight collar, and Mrs. Salveson queries a dictionary reading.

Irother Mrs. Salveson Gary

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