Summer church notices and town recreation schedule
A collage of church notices from Golifield and nearby towns lists services at Church of Christ United Methodist Hardy Lake Lutheran and Renwick with service times and patrols. It also includes a July 1968 summer recreation schedule with swimming baseball clinics softball games and Cub Scout activities for the week of July 8 to 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy United Methodist Church
Hardy
Town
D. H. O’tool
Myron Clancy
P.m
Wesley At & Pm
Cardinals
Dodgers
Yankees
Cubs
Braves
Ainiegrades
Baptized Sunday at Lake Lutheran Church
Paul Lynch Bygness, son of Mr and Mrs Russell Bygness, received into the fellowship through baptism. Pastor R W Hoppenworth administered the sacrament on Sunday June 30 with sponsors Mardell and Colette Pederson and Mr and Mrs Merl D Bygness of Humboldt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Lynch Bygness
Russell Bygness
the Lake Lutheran Church
R. W. Hoppenworth
Mardell
Colette Pederson
Merl D. Bygness
Humboldé
Special Fire School Attended by Humboldt Firemen
Eighteen Humboldt Fireman Association members attended a special instruction school in Ames on Sunday June 30 from 9 to 4. Two Renwick Department members, Ron Klasse and Everett Kraft, took part. Wednesday afternoon visitors in the Earl Zimmerman home were Mia Dele Lows and Travie of Algous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt Fireman Association
Ames
Renwick
Ron Klasse
Everett Kraft
Earl Zimmerman
Mia, Dele Lows
Travie
Algous
Izaak Walton Aces Seek Help For New Oakdale Clubhouse
Oakdale Izaak Walton chapter plans a dream clubhouse after a fire. They will collect donations at a Thursday booth and appeal for support to fund the new building and events. The article lists many local donors and business sponsors assisting with the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Nelson
Izaak Walton
Oakdale
Abcave
Jim Nelson
F. Macha
Ben Schmidt
Ivan Lindell
Gen. Scott
Carroll Helmke
Bob Nelson
Dorothy Middleton
Hugh Haverly
Milton Nelson
Larry Rasmussen
Alfred Rassmussen
Bill Walkner
Gary Basier
Sherril Oppedanl
Eldon Sander
Stan Schipull
Lee
Letter to Friends From Rev C Wilbur Egeland and Family
A farewell letter from Rev C Wilbur Egeland and Harda Egeland as they move from Renwick. They thank local churches and groups for five years of support and gifts and express gratitude for fellowship. They note the moving arrangements, search for space, and invite future greetings from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick
Honored at Confirmation Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Rundle hosted a Sunday Confirmation dinner for Lind Weir, following her morning confirmation at Lake Lutheran Church. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Walluait and uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Matts Wallokait of Dakota City attended the service and joined dinner afterward with the Rumile family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Rundle
Weir
Lind
Lake Lutheran Church
Andrew Walluait
Matts Wallokait
Dakota City
Rumile
Shower Honoring Margaret Huntley Attended by Friends
Mrs. Marlon Huntley and Margaret received a miscellaneous shower Monday afternoon at the Richard Huntley home with 24 guests. Hostesses included Mrs. Richard Huntley Mrs. Oliva Huntley of Clarion and Mrs. Verle Patterson of Algona. Margaret opened gifts as Vickie Sobeck and Genie Patterson assisted. Earlier Saturday morning another shower at the home of Mrs. Mary Ellen Christensen had 16 guests with Valerie Miller and Debra Christensen helping Margaret open gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlon Huntley
Margaret
Richard Huntley
Oliva Huntley
Clarion
Verle, Patterson
Algona
Vick! Sobeck
Genie Patterson
Mrs. Huntley
Mary Ellen Christenen
Valerie Miller
Debra Christenson
Thompson family honors Bill at Sunday confirmation
Mr and Mrs T N Thompson hosted a Sunday dinner to honor their son Bill after his confirmation at morning service at St Paul Lutheran. Guests included Thompson relatives from Eagle Grove, Milford and nearby families, with sponsors for Bill listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. Thompson
Bill
St. Pau
Nets
Thompson
G. Thompson
Mark
Stan Thompson
Jane Lori ‘Boyington
Duane, Thompson
Howard Hilleman
Eagle Grove
Floyd Midland
Milford
Callen Stansbury
Funeral Attended by Potter Lane Families for Marshall Bray
Mrs. Anna Potter and Car Roll and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Lane of Humbolt attended funeral services Friday for Marshall Bray of Spooner Wisconsin. Marshall was a nephew of Mrs. Potter and a cousin of Caroli and Mrs. Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Potter
Carroll
Floyd Lane
Humbolt
Marshall Bray
Spooner Wis
Marshall
Potter
Caroli
Lane
Robb family attends father's funeral in West Bend
Mr and Mrs Larry Robb attended funeral services Friday at the Catholic Church in West Bend for her father Virgil Struthers of Ottosen kept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Robb
West Bend
Virgil Struthers
Ottosen
Monte Haukoos Confirmed With St Paul Class
TM 1 and Mrs Marvin Haukoos hosted a Sunday gathering in honor of their son Monte a member of the St Paul Lutheran Church confirmation class. Attendees included Edson Murrell family Murrells Roger Murrell and Nicky Sian Vigness family McCallsburg Mattin Nolte daughters Oscar Haukoos Alma Monson Leland Carl Harris Dick Stlenfeldt and families Forest City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Haukoos
Monte
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Edson Murrell
Roger “Murrell
Nicky
Sian Vigness
McCallsburg
Mins
Mattin Nolte
Oscar Haukoos
Alma Monson
Leland
Carl Harris
Dick Stlenfeldt
Forest City
Recital Attended by Mrs Bygnes and Mrs Bottleson
Mrs Eddie Bygnes and Mrs Ellen Bottleson were guests at a piano recital in the Humboldt Trust Social Room. The program featured 16 students of Mrs Norman Mokklestad with Ann and Ruth Bottleson among the performers. Mothers served cookies coffee and punch after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Bygnes
Ellen Bottleson
Humboldt Trust and Savings Bank
Norman Mokklestad
Ann
Ruth Bottleson
Bottleson
Renwick to Host July 10 Vehicle Safety Check Campaign
Mayor M M. Green announced a voluntary Vehicle Safety Check in Renwick on July 10 from 10 am to 7 30 pm at the east end of Main Street. Cars passing the check receive a windshield sticker. items examined include brakes tires lights steering exhaust glass wipers horn and seat belts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick
M M. Green
Sle
Green
Main Street
Renwick’ Driver Education Clare
Winshield
Mayor Green
Auto Industries
Highway Safety Commitee
Look Magazine
Association of State
Rockwell Swaledale Tops Boone Valley in NSC Baseball
Steve Halsne fired a three hit, 15 strikeout gem to lift Rockwell Swaledale to a 7-1 NSC win at Rockwell. BV’s Jim Schipull and Mike Eekhof had the only outfield singles for BV, with Mike adding an infield hit. BV’s Dave Gimer allowed six unearned runs due to six BV errors as RS built a 4-0 lead, BV finally scoring in the 4th on Jim’s steal and Mike’s infield hit. Gimer later stranded bases loaded to end a big BV threat. RS improves to 7-9-2, BV falls to 1-8-6 in box score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Halsne
Rockwell Swaledale
Boone Valley
Rockwell
Jim Schipull
Mike Eekhof
Mike
Bve
Dave Gimer
Jim
Dive Gimer
Dave Gismer
NSC
Rockwell Swaledal
Colleen
Jeri Erdman
Patty Matteson
Susan Burk
Roxanne Barracks
Colleen Naber
Rokanne Barracks
Boya
Sheffield Chapin
Klemme
Meservey Thornton
Hospital Visit Highlights Local Residents
Mr and Mrs Alfred Price of Stilson and Mr and Mrs Vernic McPeak visited Mrs Laura Hippen and Mrs May White Wednesday afternoon. That same afternoon Mrs White was taken to Belmond Hospital for treatment and observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Price
Stilson
Verni ‘McPeak
Laura Hippen
May White
White
Belmond Hospital
Klassie Reunion Held at Calls Park Al Gon a
Sunday gathering at Calls Park in Al gona brought together locals including Fritz Gogisburg Terry Mitchell Dick Weed Henry Klassie Beng Bloum and Edna Stafford. Melvin Klassie of Westrock Minn was elected president with Mrs Henry Klasse as secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klassie
Calls Park
Algona
Fritz Gogisburg
Terry ‘Mitchell
Dick Weed
Henry Klassie
Beng Bloum
Edna Stafford
Melvin Klassie
Westrock
Minn. Pres
Henry Klasse
Treas
Confirmation Dinner Honors Alan Helmke at Home
Mr. and Mrs Norman Helmke entertained at a Confirmation dinner Sunday in honor of their son Alan. Guests included Mr. and Mrs W H Helmke, the Jerry Helmke family of Humboldt, Mr. and Mrs Gary Basler and family, Norman L Helmke, and Steve and Dave Olson of Goldfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Helmke
Alan
W. H., Helmke
Jerry Helmke
Humboldt
Gary Basler
Norman L. Helmke
Steve
Dave Olson
Goldfield
Dinner Honors Jette Pederson and Paul Bygness
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bygness hosted a Sunday dinner honoring their daughter Col. Jette Pederson for confirmation and their son Paul for his baptism. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sygness and family of Humboldt and several relatives from Goldfield Erland, Hardy, Decorah, and other area towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Bygness
Col
Jette Pederson
Paul
Dan Sygness
Humboldt
Bygness
Goldfield
Anna Ersland
Olive Pederson
Hardy
Lyle Sheller
Decorah
Weather dampens trail riders and pancakes fuel morale
The piece recounts wet camping conditions for Boone Valley Saddle Club riders with rain interrupting overnight trips and tents leaking. It highlights pancake breakfasts, a milkman donation, thanks to the Humboldt Coop Creamery and local clubs, plus cautions about shelter houses and arena prep for a July open show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Merrill
Gwen
Jake
Mom
Pia
Joe
Saddle Club
Boone Valley Saddle Club
Humboldt Coop Creamery
Brank Walton Club
Smith Park
Izaak Walton Club
Jim P
Kenny B
John Kolh
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Church OF Christ
Golifield
Maurice Hinds
United Methodist Church
Ronald D. Petrak
Towe
Councy
Paris House Apm
Hannah Elwood
Greene Home
Pan Martha
Rebelah
Edna Helmhke
Ruth Circle
Burdatte Kinseth
Herman Nissen ¢Ohustaes
Walkner
Swanson Sprayer
Richardson Hardware
M&m Sundries
Lawson Hardware
Klasse
Nerem’s
SUES
C. Wilbur and
Harda Egeland
Sportsman’s
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Skip” Anderson
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