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Newspaper
Renwick News
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1969
Page
4
The Church of Christ Golifield lists Bible School at 9 30 a m and Worship at 10 30 a m with an evening service at 7 30 p m plus Thursday prayer and Bible study. Hardy United Church announces Sunday School and Worship at 9 00 a m and 9 00 a m with WSCS event on May 24 hosted by Mrs Verna Lippelt.
The Rev. Hoppenworth presides as Thursday and Tuesday catechetical classes meet at 4 10 pm with 7 30 pm teacher gatherings. Pentecost Sunday worship at 10 30 am, church school at 10 15, and parish league pic nic at Kennedy Park Fort Dodge. Also includes Lutheran Hospital annual meeting in Ft. Dodge and Renwick Baptist Church notices with service and church school times.
Iowa Highway Commission crew led by Larry Smith and Dave Stuckey install new red warning signals at the railroad crossing just south of Renwick on Highway 17. Amber flashers had been added earlier south of town. the team will move next to Corwith for additional signals.
Thirty one students received diplomas at Boone Valley School commencement on May 21. Valedictorian Miss Marilyn Espe spoke on knowledge and courage with a theme from Molio. Salutatorian David Trask chaired the class and plans military service before college at Iowa State University.
Hobcats place seventh among 27 teams at the State District Meet with a team total of 235. The squad produced district champions Steve Hansen in high jump five nine and Steve Lindell in pole vault 106. Rick Palmer qualified for the state 100 yd dash with a 10.4 prelim and final. Dale Thompson cleared 5 8 in high jump and Jim Schipull ran the 100 in 10.5. The 880 relay finished fourth in 1 36.4 and the 440 relay posted 46.3.
The accidental death of Kenneth Miller age 6 son of Mr and Mrs David Miller of Villa Park Alabama occurred about 5 p.m. Monday May 19 on Batterfield Road near his home. He had been with children at a local ball diamond. Rosalind Davids an aunt and Mr and Mrs Attig drove to Chicago. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday May 22.
Citizens are asked to deliver flowers for graveside decoration to the Legion Hall by 7 30 p m on May 23 to support Memorial Day observances.
Clarence Erwin returned Friday from Mercy Hospital in Mason City. Mrs. Norman Helmke entered Lutheran Hospital in Ft Dodge for observation last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Duane Anderson visited sister Nellie Butterfield of Bradenton Florida who is a Mercy Hospital patient in Ft Dodge with pneumonia. Mrs Laura Hippen had surgery at Belmond Hospital last Wednesday. Major and Mrs Cart Martin and family visited Glen F Martin at their home over the weekend. He had just returned near Thailand for a month and then will be sent to Omaha Nebraska.
Memorial Day activities include decoration of graves and a tribute to veterans lost at sea. Rev Ronald D Petrak leads prayers with Ruth Kitey and Anna Anderton assisting. The program features placing of wreaths, a firing squad, and taps during the service.
A Boy Scout troop is being formed in Renwick sponsored by Renwick United Methodist Church as a community service. Open to boys 11 to 14 from Renwick Hardy and Verdon areas. An organizational meeting is set for Tuesday May 27 at 8 p m in the church Fellowship Hall with slides by David Evans from Algona.
Miss Diana Bordner daughter of Mrs. Joe Trevithick and Richard Haissler son of Keith Baessler were married in the Lutheran Church at Wheat Ridge Colorado on May 10. The couple will reside in Fort Dodge until June 1 then move to Wheat Ridge where he will enter the Navy on July 2.
Marilyn Espe valedictorian of Boone Valley Schools earns the Reader’s Digest Association Annual Award for outstanding schoolwork and community readership promise. Principal A J Sinek notes she will receive a one year honorary Reader’s Digest subscription in any language edition and a certificate recognizing past achievements and future potential. The award honors top seniors nationwide and honors Espe’s 4.0 grade average. Espe is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harlen Espe and the announcement credits Sinek and staff collaboration. Mrs Bob Paul and Linda of Mason City visited Espe’s parents Saturday night.
Mayor Green declares May 24 Poppy Day in Renwick. The article recalls Col John McCrae and In Flanders Fields, notes the American Legion Memorial Poppy program, and cites unit 289’s donations and local volunteers directing poppy sales.
The report notes Mrs. Robert Lanus and her son from our school competing at the state level in vaulting. Ty Lookingbill and Giean Lookingbill are highlighted as improving height to 11 feet and 9 feet respectively, with weather conditions praised as the boys performed well at the May 19 meet.
Bruce D Pergande SR B 651655 CO 339 USNTC San Diego California is the Navy station of this serviceman. Mrs Albert Falheim Mrs Earl Green Mrs Robert Bowner and others from Perry visited Mrs George Latch on Friday. Linda Jensen finished three years at Luther College Decorah and is home for the summer. Mr and Mrs Walter Attig finished Sunday at Emil Eggerth’s home in Ventura.
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