Iowa 4-H Youth Tour Heads to Washington DC
Marilyn Molitor Winnifred Geelan and Wiley Mayne preside over a 160 member Highland 4-H Club assembly in Ruthven as they plan a June 24 meeting. Fourteen Palo Alto County delegates depart July 7 from Emmetsburg Extension Office for Toledo and Chambersburg, Gettysburg, then Washington DC for Citizenship Short Course. GUIDING representatives from Wiley Mayne’s office accompany the group through a week of government and historic site visits, returning July 10.
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Winnifred Geelan
Marilyn Molitor
Ruthven
Wiley Mayne
Spencer Park
Congressman Mayne
Washington, D.C
Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg
Toledo
Ohio
Chambersburg
Gettysburg
Iowa
Washington
Edith Prichard Is Club Hostess
At the Okihi Club meeting on June 21 Mrs. Elmer Schnell presented a packet lesson on clothing. Sixteen members discussed the proposed Meals On Wheels program for Ruth ner. The group met at Edith Prichard home with Mabel Goll as co host. The July meeting will be a potluck picnic at Ruth ven city park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Schnell
Okihi
Ruthner
Edith Prichard
Mabel Goll
Ruthven
Ruthven Social Notes Highlight Regional Travel Visits
Ruthven residents and relatives gather for weddings and reunions with travels from Durham North Carolina Washington D C and New York. Extended visits include Conlon and Conlan families from Mankato Spencer and Kensett with campers in Michigan and summer plans for several youths and missionaries.
Methodist Centennial Planned for Rushven July
The United Methodist Church of Rushven marks its centennial on July 9 with a worship service fellowship luncheon program and reception. Centennial booklets cookbooks and Christmas cards will be sold and handpainted 22 carat gold on ivory plates and cups are being offered. Rev. Paul Potter will speak at the 10 30 a m service, with a career spanning multiple Iowa congregations.
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United Methodist Church of
Rushven
Woman's Society For Christian Service
Ruthven Bid and Bye Club Winners Named at June Meeting
Mrs. Kenneth Salton hosted the Ruthven Bid and Bye Club on June 22 after an afternoon of 500. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Homer Moore high score, Mrs. Harold Carter second high and travel, and Mrs. Rex Hansen low score. Subs included Mrs. Larry Salton, Mrs. W. Monk, Mrs. Earl Kraft, and Minnie Hermanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Salton
Ruthven
Homer Moore
Harold Carter
Rex Hansen
Larry Salton
W. &. Monk
Earl Kraft
Minnie Hermanson
Goff Graduates With BS Degree From Westmar College
Eldon C. Goff, son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Goff of Ruthven, earned a bachelor of science degree at Westmar College commencement on May 20 in LeMars. The ceremony saw 214 graduates from the United Methodist college with 900 students enrolled. The college unveiled a new curriculum allowing departmental majors, interdisciplinary tracks, or student-designed majors.
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Eldon C. Goff
Marvin Goff
Ruthven
Westmar College
Leaaars
Westmar
College of the United Methodist Church
Mushroom Plant Tour by Ladies of FBC Club
The FBC Club of Lake Township visited Spencer on June 21 for a mushroom plant tour and a KICD visit, lunch at Stub's Ranch Kitchen, then Parker Historical Museum and Nylrem Enterprises. Attendees included Mrs. Lloyd Enger, Mrs. Wilbur Anderson, Mrs. G E Johnson, Mrs. Raymond Olsen, Mrs. Bob O'Neil, Nelle O'Neil, Mrs. Russell Sampson, Mrs. Harry Spears, and Mrs. Lester Zielstra.
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FBC Club
Lake Township
Spencer
KICD
Stub
Parker Historical Museum
Nylrem Enterprises
Lloyd Enger
Wilbur Anderson
G. E. Johnson
Raymond Olsen
Bob O'Neil
Nelle O'Neil
Russell Sampson
Harry Spears
Lester Zielstra
Ruthven Church Notes Parish worship and schedules
Sacred Heart Father Wingert lists Mass times and School of Religion sessions for grades 7 12 and preschool through sixth grade. Zion Lutheran Church Rev Ernest Christensen notes Sunday worship at 9 a.m. with July Communion on the second Sunday and no summer Sunday School. Seventh Day Adventist Charles Stout reports Sabbath School 9:45 a.m. and church service at 11 a.m. Lost Island Lutheran Pastor Christensen holds 10:30 a.m. service with first Sunday Communion and summer reductions. United Methodist Fred Samek covers Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. with no summer Sunday school and a fellowship hour after worship.
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Sacred Heart
Father Wingert
School of Religion
Zion Lutheran Church
Ernest Christensen
Charles Stout
Lost Island Lutheran
United Methodist
Fred Samek
Lost Island golf course opens with 200 attendees near Ruthven
Grand opening of Lost Island Community Golf Course held June 24 drew over 200 guests. Door prize went to Ordean Hagen of Ruthven. ladies prize to Faye Reinders, and Jay Karsten won the men’s prize. Additional prizes awarded to multiple Ruthven residents and guests.
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Lost Island Community
Ruthven
Ordean Hagen
Faye Reinders
Jay Karsten
Colfax
Wood
Marvel Williamson
Marilyn Goff
Roger Wichman
Ruth Hanson
Jeanine Carpenter
Shane Miller
Jeane Behrendsen
Harold 4Smfaur
Cylinder
Lance Rutledge
Spencer
Leora An
Meals On Wheels becomes option in Ruthven homes
Fourteen representatives from Ruthven Churches and local groups discussed launching a Meals On Wheels service in Ruthven. Volunteers would prepare and deliver hot noonday meals Monday through Friday from Palo Alto County Hospital under a dietitian. A July meeting at the Ruthven Social Center will elect officers and answer questions. Public participation requested.
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Ruthven
Palo Alto County
Ruthven Wins and Losses in Multiple Ball Games
Ruthven high school teams played several games on June 19 to 23. Girls softball saw Ruthven 11 over Mallard and 12 to 3 at Terril, while junior high posted Ruthven 13 over Mallard and 4 to 24 at Terril. Pee Wee and mites results include Ruthven edging Terril 5 2, and Ruthven 2 over Arnolds Park 12, with more Terril actions. Boys team lost 1 to 6 at West Bend, and Ruthven 9 to 0 over Mallard at Ruthven, plus a 2 to 0 near Arnolds Park.
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Ruthven
Mallard
Maillard
Terril
Terri
Arnolds Park
Ruthven High School
West Bend
Thirteen Ruthven Boys Complete Canoe Trip
Thirteen Ruthven Boy Scouts from Troop 25 canoeed the Little Sioux River from Spencer to Sioux Rapids over June 24 25, entering near highway 18 east of Spencer at 9 30 Saturday morning and camping at Kin dlespire Park in Cornell. They finished Sunday to Sioux Rapids and returned to Spencer for lunch. Participants include Rich Wichman Bill Peterson Joe Peterson Bryan Whiting Bob Davis Darrell Steffen John Wigdahl Jim Wichman Jeff Cacek Tim Cacek Rick Milter Mike Markley Kent Pickrell with Assistant Scoutmasters Mike Marley Sr Bill Whiting Dick Cacek and Paul Pickrell. They will receive a 50 mile hike merit badge credit.
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Elliott Larsen
Irene
Ruthven
Durham
N.C
Joyce Larsen
Larsen
Melvin
Terry
Bob Conlon
Bobby
Jodl
Mankato
Mann
Leona Conlan
Chris
Conlon
Leach Park
Spencer
Joe Conlan
Maurice Conlon
Teresa Johnson
Washington, D. C
Mike Johnson
Birmingham
N. Y
Dewey Russell
Rushven
Amy
Lisa Walton
New York
United States
Reno
Nev
Johnson
Walton
Miss Johnson
Tacoma
Wash
Greg Pickrell
Paul Pickrell
Lake Charlevoix
East Jordan
Mich
Pickrell
Iowa State University
Mrr
Carl Larson
Angela Clagett
Doyle Clagett
Kensett
Kathy
Brent
Andy Larsons
Crystal Lake
Melvin Lyon
Nancy
Mary
Susan
Sandra
Singapore
Lyons
Stuart Davis
Russell
Marvin
Charlie
Jim Davis
Ruthven Boy Scouts
Little Sioux River
Sioux Rapids
Highway 18
Cornell
Kindlespire Park
Rich Wichman
Bill
Joe
Ruthven June 26 Midgets Ruthven 19
A brief sports note records Ruthven Midgets defeating West Bend 2 at Ruthven on June 26 with a 19 point margin.
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Ruthven
West Bend
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Ruthven Personals
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Paul Potter
Goff
Mushroom Plant
John Kummoerfeldt
Beulah Carver
Abe Zielstra
Adildred Largey
Beulah Smith
Mae Reed
Viola Olson
Person
Bob Stump
Estherville
Dick Broadie
Terris
Kenneth Fread
Gene Carpenter
Lennox Central
Lennox
Wigdahl Hardware
Adallard
North 12Th Street
Fort Dodge
Wall Street
Lown Agriculture
Main Steet
Iowa Motor
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