Homecoming Reinstated at T H S With Parade and Dance
Four year gap ended as T H S revived homecoming with an October 9 parade including four class floats F F A and Student Council, a pep rally and a crowning of Gayle Sleper queen by football captain Jarry Pearson. Alumni danced afterward boosting school spirit.
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T.H.S
Milly
Gayle
Margaret
F.F.A
Mildred Ullmann
Gayle Sloper
Margaret McDonald
Tyke
Jarry Pearson
Gayle Sleper
Titanka
T. Hls
The BIG Wheels by The Little Spokes Jerry Buffington
Senior interview subject Jerry Buffington is described with brown hair and brown eyes and a German Danish heritage. He favors agriculture among subjects and football among activities and plans to pursue farming, while enjoying Paul Anka Red Skelton and Jayne Mansfield among entertainers.
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Jerry Buffington
Jerry
Buff
Lawrence
Titonia School
Paul An‘ka
Red Skelton
Jayne Mans- Seid
Library Adds New Magazines and Books for Members
The library announces new magazines in science and government including Weather Universe Science of the Sea Our Presidents Principles of Democracy Current Officers in Perspective and Look at Yourself plus Current Biographies. Also new fiction titles displayed on the bulletin board with guidance available from Mrs Brandt and the Baretsa for help.
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Brandt
ACT Gains Ground Across Colleges In 1959
Editorial outlines the American College Testing Program ACT as a unified college entrance exam to replace multiple tests. It notes November 7 test centers nationwide, mixed college acceptance reactions, and three Iowa schools not participating. Judy Mehlan, a former classmate, is crowned homecoming queen and a National Merit Scholarship finalist.
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United States
ACT
Iowa
Coe
Cor[nel
Grinel
Judy Mehlan
Young America
Minnesota
Judy
Faaborg praises Titonka band for good behavior at festival
In a interview, Mr. Faaborg commends Titonka band members for exemplary conduct during the 1959 Algona Band Festival. He notes general student improvements and shares a light remark from students about preferring good behavior to acting like animals. The mixed chorus plans its first October 19 performance featuring My Bonnie Lass Give Me Your Tired Your Poor and The Battle Hymn of the Republic for the PTA meeting.
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Faaborg
Titonka
Titonia
Algona Band
PTA
Junior Class Leads In Magazine Sales
High school fund drive shows the Junior Class ahead in magazine subscriptions while freshmen trail. Students submit orders to a class chairman. renewal and new subscriptions encouraged. Sales end October 12.
Confusion Word What to Do With Zloty Question
A list of students suggest varied uses for zloty a Polish coin. Lorraine proposes giving it to Denny M l to worry about. Others consider analysis by Gary Reed, travel to Poland, preserving in piggy banks, or gifting to classmates and fraternities.
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Lorraine
Denny M. l
Maurie
Gary Reed
Doyle
Poland
Dennis R
Jim
Mr. Thiesse
Gary Bu
Nancy B
K. Hill
Linda
Roslyn
Janet Plaister
Ames
Bob
Zloty
Senior Girls Nervous After Friday Night Game
Roving reporter notes chatter about reactions after a game. Mentions new cars, driving licenses easing mobility, and students commenting on government class and homecoming floats. Questions about birthdays, car visits, and magazine sales reflect campus concerns and light gossip.
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S. S
D. G
Algona
N. L
George
C. I
M. A
Varsity Views on Football From Kermit Brandt and George Cunningham
Kermit Brandt says football teaches cooperation and sportsmanship but dislikes Monday practice after losses and rainy weather. He regards Thompson as the toughest opponent and urges underclassmen to persevere as chances come. George Cunningham, three-year player, values rough contact and fitness while disliking dirty play and losses. He forecasts Armstrong or Ventura as the toughest future opponents and advises hard work without fear of injury.
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Kermit Brandt
Kermit
Thompson
George Cunningham
George
Armstrong
Ventura
Can You Imagine Sophomores in Homecoming Feat
A playful column ponders sophomores' surprising feats for homecoming and touches on school life. The piece riffs on pride and embarrassment with quick vignettes about Bruce, Gene, Janet, Lewis, Philip and others in light academic and sports moments.
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Arell
Bruce
Gene
Janet
Lewis
Philip
Teacher of the Week Miss Bruns Named
Miss Bruns is the kindergarten teacher honored as Teacher of the Week. She teaches one group in the morning and another in the afternoon, totaling 49 pupils. A Titonia High School graduate, she also earned degrees from Waldorf and Wartburg Colleges and enjoys working with young children.
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Miss Bruns
Miss Brunns
Titonia High School
Waldorf
Wartburg
Larry Ricklefy
Lois Bentley
Lois
Larry. Digin
Fall Classroom Notes From Chit Chat Kindergarten
Classroom updates describe pumpkins from Larry Ricklefy and fall decorations, leaf men projects, and time-telling in 2nd grade. Students discuss weather, fall changes, and a growing reading program as teachers Miss Bruns and Mrs. Kinseth guide arts, music, spelling, and social studies activities.
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Miss Haugh
Redbirds
Roger
Joyce
Kent
Sherman
Ladonna
Barbara
Marvin
Virginia
Terry
Kitzinger
Grade Reports Highlight Busy Year Across Multiple Classes
The fourth grade works on arithmetic proofs and spotlight projects like blue print leaf prints and dictionaries in social studies. Fifth and sixth graders review basic number combinations with flash cards while exploring American pioneers and wagon models. Eighth grade reports cover physical education, while sophomores and seniors describe science, geography, and business coursework along with exams and projects.
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Pine Ltd
Reading
Mavis
Violet
Bugs
John Cabot
Tommy
Jane
Columbus
Tommy Burgess
Sandy Hoover
Violet Jaren
Jane Winters
Mystery student in IV hall described with activities and features
The piece profiles a mystery student in IV hall, listing English typing and home economics courses plus participation in girl glee club chorus and paper staff. Descriptive traits include black flats dress with white trimming brown hair and green eyes and a liked personality.
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grater _ Cress
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Cheryl Walrad
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Randy
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Budlong
Ietarern
Selencia
The
Holy Land
John Brandt
Janet Cunningham
Gipple
Ie Studenky
Ate
Gates
Prohoutis
Thei
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Dwery
Feary
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