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Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1957

Page

2

Squaws Edge Ledyard 7-2 In Openers Slugfest

The Squaws defeated Ledyard 7 to 2 in the season opener. Donna Beenken earned the win allowing five hits and one strike out, while Sharon Rippentrop caught for Tyke and Joy Tjaden, Ellen Nelson, and Sandra Smith starred on defense. Ledyard’s Johnson pitched, gave up five hits and six walks with one strike out as Wilhelmi caught. errors favored the Squaws with three.

Sisarelle Squaws Donna Beenken Tyke Sharon Rippentrop Joy Tjaden Ellen Nelson Sandra Smith Ledyard Lhe AB. H.R Herzog Wilhilms Johnson Tunas Hummusmeir Buriolo Ledyard Wilhelmi

Freshman and Sophomore Romance Rumors Stir at School

A playful list of questions asks about freshmen and sophomores across classes including J P and M B S. It teases crushes, dates, and social intrigue among students from Graettin ger to Forest City with mentions of Buffalo Center and Clear Lake.

J. P K. N Graettinger M. B Buffalo Center K. Z G. K Forest City

Harvest Ball Debate Skirts Homecoming Idea

Student Council meeting on September 19 discussed Harvest Ball versus Homecoming. Tody Bess presided. Thiesse displayed cheerleader outfits. Hay rides were approved for Freshmen Seniors and FFA. Classes to poll their views. discussion to be tabled. meeting adjourned.

Wsa Tody Bess Thiesse F.F.A

Segregation views from Totem Poll students

A Totem Poll captures mixed 10th and 9th grade opinions on school integration in the South. Students name Governor Faubus, advocate equal rights, or support limited, non-forced integration, reflecting broad tensions over racial equality and constitutional ideals.

Judy Mehlan Govenor Faubus Ardith Brandt Verna Gray Kenneth Carlson Gayle Sloper Gary M Faubus Larry Pearson Leslie Pearson

Kindergarten News and Class Birthday Roundup

The kindergarten reports four birthdays in two weeks with new visitors and flowers. Second graders welcome Esther May land from Klemme and work on fall signs, addition, dental care, and new reading materials. The fourth grade studies insects and geography while sharing apples. Fifth and sixth grades discuss heat, band, pioneer life, and Greek studies. eighth, sophomores, juniors, and seniors detail projects, exams, and club activities.

Jerry Bob Martinek Gerald Dreesmaan Cindy Hatlitt Hudy Schmidt Cynthia Ryburn Haugh Esther Mayland Klemme Esther Barbara David Ronald B Linda Gary H Russell Russell Wabben Barbara Post Roberta Hutchinson Gary Sweers Stroebel Bobby Ryburn Glenn Bartett Jansen Phyllis Sachau South America Africa Helisa Judy Rippentrop

P T A Opens New School Year With Welcome Meeting

The P T A holds its initial meeting of the school year at the local school. Teachers cooks bus drivers and custodians were introduced by Mr Truesdell. Mrs Clarke Miller spoke on preparing children for school after summer vacation. The senior girls sextet performed. Officers include John Welhousen president Dorig Miller vice president Erwin Giesking treasurer Deloris Stroebel secretary.

Titenka High School Mr. Fasborg Faye Smith Orla Anderson Lora Willemssen Beverly Richter Marilyn Welhousen Sharon Rippentrop Lowell Bilsborough Lloyd Pommer Claude Bilsborough Penna Beenken Mr. Opheim Sandra Gartner Truesdell Clarke Miller Miller P.T.A John Welhousen Dorigs Miller Erwin Giesking Deloris Stroebel

Notable Local Names Mentioned in Quiet Roles

A fragmented list of residents and students references various individuals by first names and partial traits, noting things they are not doing or how they appear. The passage reads as a collage of anecdotes about teens and adults in a small community.

Lunch Menu Week of September 16 New School Meal Plan

Monday to Friday lists meals for September 16 to 20 including spaghetti buttered peas peanut butter sandwich fresh pear roast pork mashed potatoes gravy buttered yellow beans bread and butter raspberry sauce scalloped potatoes with Viena sausage cabbage carrot salad dark bread and butter cherry sauce milk wiener and kraut mashed potatoes butter bread carrot sticks fruit cup milk potato salad cheese sandwich buttered green beans fruit jelly. Interspersed dialogue shows Mr Rood and Floyd discussing pencils.

Date Book: No School and Local Events Schedule

September 27 no school for Teachers Institute in Algona. September 27 Ruthven football game. October 4 Armstrong football with dance afterward. October 5 Band Festival in Algona.

Teachers Institute Algona Ruthven Armstrong

Tepee Tidbits Ends Staff Split For Next Edition

Editorial notes Tepee Tidbits last issue by full staff before split into two groups next week. Seniors and sophomores run Paper one week, juniors and freshmen the next. Judy Mehian named as student council representative. Band Festival queen Virginia Swan named for October 5. Mystery student article starts this week.

Enire Paper Judy Mehian Ledyard Virginia Swan Virginia Virginia Miller

Virginia Swan Chosen Band Festival Queen

Virginia Swan daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Swan of Titonka has been named queen to represent Titonka at the Algona Hand Festival on October 5. She plays clarinet in the Titonka band and serves as president and student council representative. She sings in church choirs and participates in many school activities.

Virginia Swan Kenneth Swan Virginia Methodist Church Joe Methodist Youth Fellowship Titanics

Vocal Music and Student Council Elections Hit Local Schools

Students selected officers Ellen Nelson and Lloyd Pommer as president Faye Ann Smith as vice president Julia Wabben as secretary treasurer Joy Tjaden as council members. Sixteen auditioned for state chorus in Des Moines including Virginia Fritz Dawn Beenken and Lloyd Pommer. Operetta cast to be drawn from seventh and eighth graders while high school vocal groups form. full lists due soon. John Adams noted as first US ambassador to England.

Ellen Nelson Lloyd Pommer Faye Ann’ Smith Julia Wabben Sec.treas Joy Tjaden Des Moines Virginia Fritz Dawn Beenken Trudy Bess Donna Beenken Virginia Swan Corrine Zwiefel Barbara Ringsdorf Shadron Rippentrop Marianne Rippentrop Lowell Billborough Dick Hench Gary Michaelsen Allan Boyken Mike Nelson Doug Swan

Tests Set For Cadet Physical Fitness Evaluation

This week the physical education classes completed trials in pushups chin ups sit ups squats and sprints. The test will determine each boy's physical ability and another evaluation will occur at year end to measure improvements.

Band Mothers Meeting Discusses Banquet Shoe Choice

The Band Mothers met at the school on Monday September 9 with President Gertrude Fishner presiding. The Alumni Banquet was discussed but no decision reached and Mr Farnberg urged goals for future meetings. The possibility of white shoes for band members was debated and voted against.

Hisise Gertrude Fishner Farnberg

Band Activities Report For 1957 58 Grade Levels

A summary of band participation across grades 4 through 12 for 1957 58. Totals show 164 band activities including lessons and Sr band entries, with 52 percent of instrumental music students in grades 4 12 taking part. Preparations for marching band contest continue as white shoe and sock decisions await.

Tonette

Teacher of the Week Miss Jansen Excited Rookie

Miss Jansen, in her first year of teaching, leads a fourth grade class of twenty four pupils. A Blairsburg and Town State Teachers College alumna she chose teaching to work with children and enjoys Titonka and the local school saying it’s fine.

Miss Jansen Blairsburg Town State Teachers College Titonka

Mystery Senior Class Student Seeks Clues

A call for help identifying a mystery senior who is active in school and church activities. She attended the assembly on September 18 at 1:00 wearing a multicolor green yellow and gray skirt and a white blouse, with light brown hair. Contact Virginia Miller with clues.

Virginia Miller

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