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Newspaper
Renwick News
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1968
Page
3
Ronald Cowles, pastor, invites all men to a fellowship supper at Renwick Baptist Church Corwith. A special program of sporting films is planned. An upcoming event will depart at 12:30 for Minneapolis. Coffee Hour at Corwith at 9:30 and prayer group also meet. All are welcome.
Pastor C Wilbur Egeland leads Thursday rehearsal at 7 and 8 pm Commission on Stewardship and Finance meets in Church Annex. Confirmation class in Hardy at 9 30 Sunday school 9 45 Morning Worship 11 Junior MYF 7 to 8 30 Wednesday Bible Reading Group 3 Mammun's Society of Christian Service at 2 Wednesday.
The Lutheran Church schedules Sunday School at 3 45 p m Worship services at 9 45 a m Confirmation Classes at 4 15 p m Parish Education Board at 7 30 p m Men Institute at Wartburg College July 21 Registration 8 30 a m Saturday Grade 8 Confirmation 9 30 a m Parish House Worship 9 00 a m Church School 10 00 a m League 7 00 p m Lent begins Feb 28 at St Paul Church 7 30 p m Theme Cross Words World Day of Prayer March 1 Boone Vait Gym 2 00 p m Week poems and prayers cited from Psalms 103 note details are fragmentary.
A Weed and Insect Clinic will be held Tuesday March 5 at 10:00 am at Johnny's Steak Harbor Humboldt. Sponsored by Humboldt Pocahontas and Wright Counties Extension Service and Iowa State University. Speakers include Dr Gunderson ISU Extension Entomologist and Dr Sylvester Town State Extension Botanist. Topics cover application timing rate spray prep herbicide and insecticide choices. Reservations advised by March 4 with contact offices in Pocahontas Wright and Humboldt Extensions.
Two separate Red Cross First Aid classes will be held at a private home on Monday evenings at 7 oclock and Tuesday afternoons at 1 oclock, with additional notes about church events and recent family visits included in the notice.
Mr and Mrs Richard Nissen adopt a son from Hillcrest Home on February 16 1968. Baby Mathew Craig Nissen born February 4 1968. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wilbur Nissen and Mr and Mrs Harrold Smith. Bob Fisher Sr underwent surgery at Belmond Hospital a week ago Tuesday. Jim Anderson on leave from Naval Base Philadelphia to visit parents Mr and Mrs Marvin Anderson. Mr and Mrs John Swanson visited their daughter Mrs Howard Smith in Webster City after her hospital return.
In Hardy Mrs Hetty sustained a fractured foot and is in a cast. She moves on crutches as visitors arrive. Clarence Larson of Eagle Grove, John Olson of Livermore, and Sunday guests include Phil Hefty Lisa Eric and Humboldt, with Ron Schultz Michelle and Mark also visiting Humboldt that evening.
Elwood Green was hospitalized for major surgery Tuesday February 13 at Town Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. His wife Mrs. Green has visited frequently, staying at the hospital during his recovery.
The St Paul Rebekah Circle met with eight members at 9 30 a m at Mrs Hoppenworth s home for a lesson on When I am Frightened and read My Church. The Martha Circle met at 2 p m Wednesday with Walter Keate as the lesson leader. Ruth Circle met Wednesday at 8 p m in Donaldene Kraft s home with co host Kent Wilbur. Officers were chosen for each circle including chairs and secretaries, and activity kits were planned as a project for the Ruth Circle.
Mrs. Marie Gangestad and Mrs. Rosé Riggs went to Clarion Hospital on Wednesday afternoon and called on Mrs. Gangestad’s sister-in-law, Harry Daggett, and her son Arnold Carr of Horhpton, along with Mrs. Eddie Bygness.
Sunday guests at the Jerry Helmke home in Humboldt helped Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Helmke celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary which occurred February 20. Attendees included Janine, Joan and Alan Noeman Helmke, Mer Helmke, Mrs. Gary Lesler, Michelle and Mark.
Mrs Verne Harris entered Lutheran Hospital in Dodge Sunday morning. Saturday Confirmation Class grades 8 9 30 am at Parish House. Sunday Church School at 5 15 Worship Service 10 30 am. Lent begins February 28 with services at St Paul Church IB secur
Guests celebrated Dennis McCurry's birthday with Mr and Mrs Robert Harle and children of Kanawha Mrs Ronald Eekhoff and spouse from Goldfield attended. The gathering included Mr and Mrs How, marking a family event in a small community setting.
Appeal letters were mailed in the past week for the Salvation Army Drive with some responses already received. Contributions should be sent to John Walther, local treasurer of Renwick’s Salvation Army Service Unit, part of a nationwide effort supported by volunteer committees.
The Renwick Fire Department assisted Corwith Wesley and Britt fire crews to put out a blaze at Fisher Plumbing and Heating in Corwith in the early hours of Saturday. Renwick left the scene around 2 a.m. Also, the Lake Clippers met Saturday afternoon with four members and three leaders in attendance led by Julie James.
Mrs Eisi Bennick left Monday to attend a friend's funeral in Austin Minnesota and will spend a few days with her daughter and family Mr and Mrs George Dreyer.
The ALCW General meeting of Lake Lutheran church was held on Wednesday February 14 at 2 PM. Hostesses included Mrs Armold Bjorklund Mrs Roland Hohensee and Mrs Virgil Rasmussen. A narration of the Psalms related to hymns was read by Martha Hergen Joe Gangstead Kenneth Fuhr and Ed Oppedahl with solos by Mrs Alvin Hansen and Mrs R W Hoppenworth and a duet by Mrs Hansen and her son. The audience also sang some.
Mr and Mrs Rey Saseman hosted a birthday gathering for Marks with a birthday percentage note. Supper guests included Mr and Mrs Lovie Heet Foret.
Brad Neuberger celebrated his birthday on Wednesday with family and friends while Robin Wikburne marked an overnight celebratory surprise. The event highlighted close social ties and community warmth.
Boone Valley girls end season with a 61 43 loss to Twin Rivers at Bede. Roxanne Barracks scored 30 of BY’s 43, while Debbie Schneider and Shirkey Philipp limited TR’s offense. BV struggled at the line with under 20 percent free throw shooting and no points in the first two quarters. TR led 18 7 at halftime, padded to 42 29 after three, then held on as BV rallied briefly late. TR’s Susie Cran led scoring with 34 points, though below her average.
Mr and Mrs Maurice Martin and Charles entertained Mr and Mrs Alfred Martin at dinner Sunday in honor of their fifth wedding anniversary.
World Day of Prayer will be observed in Renwick on Friday March 1 from 2 to 3 PM at the Renwick Gym in a combined service for all Renwick churches. Local business places will close from 1 30 to 3 PM in observance.
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