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Newspaper
Renwick News
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1969
Page
3
Maurice Hilods, Minister announces Bible School for every age at 9:30 followed by 10:30 Worship Service. Evening series at 7:30 includes Prayer and Bible Study. No creed but Christ and no book but the Bible. Warm welcome extended.
The Hardy United Church in Hardy Iowa announces Rev D H O Tool pastor. Sunday School at 815 am Worship Service at 900 am. Senior citizen recognition followed by a church potluck at noon. Everyone is invited to attend.
A dense listing from Lake Lutheran Church outlines catechetical classes on Thursday at 4 10 pm, a Parish League picnic at Kennedy Park Fort Dodge at 6 pm with Roxanne Barracka in charge of Shelter House, and Kevin Oppe dahl providing music. Also notes election of officers and a movie afterward with open invitations and ride referrals. The rest covers Memorial Day services, VCS sessions, Bible study at Parish House, leaders named, and multiple circle meetings. A Ruth Circle program and United Methodist Church notices follow with Vacation Bible School details, a Renwick weekend program, and youth activities including Junior High Day Camp and an Older Adult Fish Fry.
Mr and Mrs James Schnetzer of Ogden Utah greet a daughter born May 23. The infant weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Fay Lutz of Ogden and Mr and Mrs Elmer Schnetzer.
A read of a disciplinary notice states that eligibility is denied for students found guilty of possessing or consuming intoxicating beverages or dangerous drugs or stopped in a vehicle with such substances. It cites standards for citizenship and representation of school and community.
Coach Glen P Looking Bill recalls a tough season start and a final West Bend Relays effort. He credits Jim Carlson and Jim Schipull for leading a strong relay and individual push that built a championship mindset amid cold, wet conditions.
Carl Hebner of the Humboldt County Park Producers Association invites county pork producers and their wives to a June 25 gathering at Garner. The event features a pork supper, education program, district queen contest, a new pork movie, and merchandising clinic with national and state sponsors.
The Fortnightly Club held a Mothers Day party May 22 at 2 p.m. in the Community Library Room. Twelve members and guests attended. President Donna Kraft welcomed everyone and read a poem. Guest speaker Miss Jeanne Austin of Clarion spoke about her months in the Mexican jungle with Native Indian tribes and her Wycliff Bible Translators training.
Junior and senior lifesaving program begins in June at Humboldt pool. Classes run Mondays through Fridays until June 27. For inquiries contact Mrs. Robert Lanus at 374-2782.
Mrs ilford McPeak and Mrs Gustie Patterson attended funeral services for Mrs Ralph Consoer in Fort Dodge. Burial followed at LaVerne Cemetery. Mr and Mrs Frank French visited Sunday afternoon and were supper guests at the Jack Adams home in Humboldt.
Boone Valley Girls Glee Club of 54 voices won a I rating at the State Large Group Contest in Dumont on May 3. They performed Let There Be Peace on Earth and No Other Love under director John Lovstad with Mirly Espe and Donell Clowes on piano. The BY Boys Glee and the Mixed Chorus also competed earning II ratings in this event.
The annual alumni banquet is set for Saturday May 31 at 7 pm in the Boone Valley Gym. Guests include graduates from the class of 1969 and several honored 50 and 25 year classes. Tickets cost 2.50 with dinner served by the United Methodist Church Women. Contact Bill Walkner for tickets.
A daytime shower for Mrs Richard Baessler was held Friday evening at the Keith Baessler home. Attendees included Mrs Howard Hemmestad Mrs Vaughn Hemmestad Mrs Phil Harris of Fort Dodge and several relatives from Humboldt Livermore and Fort Dodge. Hostesses were Mrs Randy Palmer Mrs Paul Wanken and Mrs Keith Baessler with Kristi assisting.
Steve Lane has completed his AIT course at Fort Polk Louisiana and is home on a twenty day furlough. His brother Jeff Lane, a student at Ames, is also home for the summer months.
Mr and Mrs Jim Nelson hosted eight couples for a dinner Saturday in a farewell party honoring Mr and Mrs Jeny Roseberry who plan to move to LeRoy Minnesota soon.
The track team earned 53 points to defeat Swea City with 44. The meet faced heavy weather, but Rick Palmer won the long jump and 880 relay, Mike Eekhoff claimed the 440 and 2nd in 100, and Jim Schipull placed in hurdles and shot. Coach Glenn Lookingbill praised the versatile, sacrifice-filled effort across 15 of 17 events.
The Jr Bobcats placed fourth at the North Star Conference Meet in Ventura held last Saturday May 24. Ventura led the meet with the Méservey Thornton team second as the main challengers. Debra Brock Char Huntley Linda Sobek Sharon Schipull and other teammates scored in shot put hurdles sprints and relays with the 4x440 and shuttle hurdles teams earning top-four finishes.
The Renwick American Legion and Auxiliary report $80 raised in the annual Poppy Sales. They thank all contributors and helpers for their support.
Memorial Bay program includes decoration of veterans graves with wreaths by Cub Scouts and Rev. Ronald D. Petrak. The ceremony features a benediction, firing squad taps, and tributes to veterans lost at sea. Anna Anderton and Ruth Ritley participate in the service.
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