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Newspaper
Renwick News
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1969
Page
3
The Church of Christ in Goldfield Iowa lists services led by Maurice Hinds with Bible School at 8 30 and worship at 10 30 on Sunday and an evening service at 7 30 plus Thursday prayer and Bible study. The note promises a warm welcome and emphasizes scripture.
Ronald Cawins pastor leads worship at 10:00 am with church school and BYF events at Corwith. A $12 canoe camp fee is due Sunday. Northern Association officers meet Monday 2 pm at Renwick. Coffee hour Tuesday 8:00 at Corwith. prayer group at 9:30. BYF cooks and camps prep Thursday 6:00. Film No Greater Love shown June 29 mis. Public invited.
Community church schedule lists worship times Bible study and trustees meeting at United Methodist Church. Lake Lutheran Church announces award day and pipe organ recital with congregational picnic at Smith Park. Membership is recorded for Mrs Arthur Larson and Ardene at Lake Church with welcome message.
The Renwick church announces a worship service led by Thomas Abraham with prayer and reflection at 9:00 a.m. The event details reference The Man and involve parish activities at the Paul Church location.
The Renwick Baptist and Corwith Baptist youths joined for a five day camp visiting Eagle Lake Monday Clear Lake Tuesday Kennedy Lake Wednesday Oakdale Park Thursday and the Grotto in West Bend Friday. They cooked dinners over open fires using a gallon can and improvised utensils with no casualties reported.
Pastor and Mrs Elmer Jacobs of Mitchell Iowa celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary and Pastor Jacobs 40 years in the ministry. Sunday afternoon services mark the occasion. S Paul Lutheran Members are invited to attend. Mrs Jacobs is known as Lillian Gillmann daughter of a former St Paul pastor.
Sunday July 7 marks the dedicatory recital of the new Pipe Organ at Eagle Grove Evangelical Lutheran Church. The 4 p.m. service invites members of Lake and St Paul Parish to attend with refreshments served after the recital. Organist Mrs GB Odegaard of Appleton Minnesota celebrates her birthday during the event.
The notice records a change of address for Co W 2 and Mrs Norman Helmke at a country estate, updating their location to Weatherford Texas 76098 with no further details.
A Sunday church schedule notes Sunday School at 10 15 and worship at 9 00 am. The Hardy United church lists Rev D H as pastor and WSCS with Mrs Art Skiye. Also mentions June 26 24 National ALCW Convention in Minneapolis with theme Light in Dark Places.
Cooperative managers and families from Iowa Nebraska Minnesota Illinois and South Dakota attended the annual Felco Lakes Conference at Lake Okoboji this week. About 250 participants heard sessions on farming habits, mergers and consolidations, and the need for field staff.
Janice Henriksen returns from teaching duties in Mason City and will depart June 29 with friend Bonnie DeGroot of Mitchellville for a six week tour of Europe.
REC board members and their wives, guests of Humboldt Corn Belt Power, chartered three buses for a tour of the Wisdom Power Plant at Spencer and other industrial sites. They were dinner guests at Stubs Ranch House last Thursday.
A Sunday reception at the Library celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Earl Nelson of Orchard Nebraska who wed June 12 in Nebraska. Keith Smith hosted with a tea luncheon. Mrs Leo Lester cut the cake and Rhonda Lester led the guest book along with several hostesses.
Mr and Mrs Bob Paul of Mason City visited Sunday afternoon at the Walter Hoffman home.
Funeral services for Edward C Selgelid age 88 will be held today June 19 1969 at 10 00 a m at St Paul Lutheran Church Renwick with Rev Hoppenworth officiating Interment Vernon Cemetery Blake Funeral Home in charge of arrangements He died Monday June 18 after hospital admission Born August 13 1880 at Steward Minnesota he married Mathilda Oakland Feb 13 1898 and had three sons Orin Rock Island Ill Perley Belmond and Elroy Renwick He was preceded by his parents a sister and two brothers Surviving are his wife three sons two sisters Mrs Clara Oakland Delavin Minn and Mrs Bertha Evans Blue Earth Minn 3 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren He enjoyed gardening as a hobby.
Bonita Elsie Gray Heggen aged 61 dies at Belmond Hospital on June 18 1969 in Renwick Iowa with services set for June 19 1969 at Renwick United Methodist Church at 1 30 pm Rev Ronald Petrak officiating Interment Vernon Cemetery Blake Funeral Home in charge She is survived by two children Lois Folkerts and Major Keith R Heggen five grandchildren one great grandson two sisters and a brother The Heggen family has deep roots in Renwick and surrounding communities.
Legion Auxiliary members met Thursday in the Legion Building and elected officers: President Charlene James Vice President Mary McPeak Secretary Esther Anderson Treasurer Janet Collins Chaplain Eleanor Green and Parliamentarian Beth Swan. James received a Citizens Award and Kris t Basssler and Julie James sang a duet with Patricia Matteson. Hostesses were Esther Anderson and Beth Swan.
Randy Palmer attended funeral services for Moorman's regional manager held Saturday morning in Omaha Nebraska. The event drew colleagues and local staff paying respects to the executive who led regional operations.
Violet and Luella Swiger visited Monday afternoon with Mrs Anna Baumgartner in a social visit.
Revenue Director William N. Furst announced on June 18 that the advertising tax case was decided and notices would be mailed to all sales tax accounts in media categories. Returns covering advertising and printing receipts from October 1, 1967, must be filed by July 31, 1969 with payment due, and interest applies from May 1, 1985.
Steve Lane fell Isst Thursday after a 20 day furlough at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Jon Lane He reported to Oakland Califf after which he was sent to Viet Nam
Mr and Mrs Edred Packard former Renwick residents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday afternoon at the Moose Home in Webster City Relatives from here attending included Mrs Inda Blesie Mrs Doris Keister Mr and Mrs Carrell Packard Mr and Mrs Duaiel McCurry Stanley McCurry Mrs Kenneth McDoneil and Chris
BTW Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Bert Martin and one guest Mrs Harold Trask among thirteen members. Mrs Charlene Lawson gave a lesson titled Minority Groups in Iowa. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
The Fortnightly Club met Thursday afternoon with nine members present. Mrs George Latch chaired as guest leader Mrs John Zimmerman was unable to attend and asked Mrs Reffrie Rossman to show a film strip about the story of the flag.
A Thursday evening miscellaneous shower for Karen Helmich took place at the Library. Mrs. Maurice Nissen gave the welcome, with prayers by Mrs. T N Thompson and humorous readings by Mrs. La uvonne Pogge. Kristi Baessler and Julie James sang with Patricia Matte son on piano. Miss Helmich opened gifts with her three sisters assisting. Tea was served by Sandra Stevenson and Nancy Helmich poured coffee. Fifty three guests attended including out of town visitors Mrs. Lamb and Mrs. Gaylor of Des Moines and Mrs. Bosworth of Corwith.
A Saturday evening housewarming for Mr and Mrs Harold Trask drew guests including Mr and Mrs Galen Engstrom Mr and Mrs Ray Steffy Mr and Mrs Glen Earl Martin Mr and Mrs Beryl Reichter Mr and Mrs Charlie Trask and Martha who prepared lunch after games. Mrs Ralph Fairchild of Endicott Nebraska and Mrs Rob Fairchild of Fairburg Nebraska visit the Gien Earl Martin home for a week.
Vicki Will underwent an appendectomy at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Bedge last Thursday and returned home Monday. The June meeting of the Vernon Boosters 4-H Club on June 5 at Renwick Library had 22 members present. Kevin Oppedahl led, minutes were read, 4-H camps were discussed, and a club tour was set for June 24. Francis Hefty spoke on electrical switches 3-way and 4-way. delegates from the club were Roger Schipall and Francis Hefty. Dave Trask moved to pay half the delegates fee. he later gave a slide show of his Europe trip. Jim Lane led the pledge. Ken and Mark Cameron hosted. Reporter Paul Nielsen.
Mr. and Mrs. Ewald Mueller Diane and Deane of Shellrock attended a Sunday dinner at John Pogge Sr. home in honor of Mrs. Mueller’s birthday. Diane stayed for a weeks visit with her parents. Afternoon callers included Chris Pogge Moorland and several Pogge relatives from Ft. Dodge Moorland and Ft. Dodge.
Wednesday meetings of several circles were held with Mrs. Henry Kamp, Mrs. Ellen Larson, Mrs. John Pogge, Mons. Matty Nissen, Ruth Circle with Mrs. Ivy Block, Donnie Kraft hosting, and Ming Roger Thompson leading a lesson at the Lutheran Church parlors. A potluck was enjoyed.
The United Methodist Women’s Society met on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Barbara Kelling giving the lesson and Mrs. Bernard Nelson leading devotions. Officers elected include President Marie Gimer and Vice President Velma Huntley, with a slate of secretaries, treasurer, chairwomen, and committee members. Hostesses were Marjory Burk and Ruth Lerdal.
The Kyn Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Ed Stupka presiding. Mrs. Hazel Gugisburg led the session and invited Mrs. Virginia Lurber from Eagle Grove to discuss flower arrangements and create centerpieces. Picnic plans were set for August 2. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Nelson and family spent a week in Stackville Mississippi visiting relatives and attended their daughter Joan's wedding with cousin Miriam as bridesmaid.
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