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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1954
Page
5
About two hundred people attended a Wednesday night meeting at the Kenwick School Auditorium on March 31. County education board members outlined the reorganization plan and answered questions as districts involved consider further discussions and a straw vote favored the plan.
Schedule lists Renwick Independent school entries in Britt on April 9 and 10 for a district contest. Friday events include Girls' Sextet at Lutheran Church, Brass Quartet at Junior Study Hall, Woodwind Trio at Senior Study Hall, plus multiple voice and brass solos in the late afternoon. Saturday begins with Trombone Solo and Treble Voice at Lutheran Church, continuing through multiple solos and ensembles at Lutheran and Methodist churches and school venues, ending with Saxophone and Trombone quartets at study halls and the Auditorium.
The town announces catfish season starts April 15 and ends November 30. Daily limit eight fish, possession limit 16, with a 10 inch size limit. Continuous open season for bluehead trout and possibly trout with daily limit 25 and possession limit five. Fishing hours are 6 AM to 9 PM.
Kenneth Block son of Mr and Mrs Claus Block of Renwick has joined the Chicago College of Optometry as a student. He has completed pre optometric courses and will earn the Doctor of Optometry degree in three years after graduating from Renwick Independent High School. He holds a BA in sociology from State University and a teaching certificate with a reserve commission in the USAF. After graduation he plans to practice optometry in Owosso.
Mr and Mrs Donald Palmer are the proud parents of a baby boy born on Sunday at Mercy Hospital in Fort Dodge.
A notice lists weekly driver examinations and renewals for residents in Humboldt County Dakota City Kossuth County Algona Hancock County Garner Wright County Eagle Grove and nearby towns. Testing occurs Wednesdays in Humboldt and Kossuth, Fridays in Hancock, Saturdays in Wright with specific dates in Clarion March 5 12 19 and March 26 for Eagle Grove.
Westmar College Assistant Professor of Music Mr Larry Day outlines the Concert Choirs itinerary for a 38 member group from 110 voice oratorio chorus. The tour runs April 23 to May 2 visiting southern Minnesota towns and includes a Remwick School Gym concert on April 23 1954. The program features works from the seventeenth century to the present with a finale of Pilgrim's Chorus from Tannhauser. A Westmar Male Chorus will also Tour the Midwest in summer.
The county wide Cancer Drive was started last Friday at Humboldt Congregational Church with Rev R E Kerney leading the canvass. Organizers urge contributions to combat the growing illness and alleviate suffering and death.
Elmwood Cemetery near Renwick receives upgrades including numbers and markers on each family lot. Township Clerk M J Simens seeks information on burial counts per lot and locations to create an up to date plot record.
The Methodist Church hosts Holy Week services from Sunday April 11 to Easter Sunday April 18. Palm Sunday features 11:00 a.m. worship with sermons by Rev. Harrison Dawes and guest speakers. Daily sermons run through April 15, with Holy Communion on Thursday and a Good Friday union service at 11:00 a.m. Easter morning service is at 11:00 a.m. with the message And He Shall Reign Forever.
Chevrolet announces the opening of a new used car lot covered in the Times. The event runs April 10 through April 17 with extended evening hours and daily operations. A credit coupon and free merchandise drawing are planned for Sunday April 11.
Mrs Paul Heggen and Mrs Sam Flogstad led the children's reading hour at the library Saturday. Another reading hour will be held Saturday at 2 o'clock.
Judge Butler upholds Boone township residents objections to Corwith Community School District. Corwith election stands but listed landowners and occupants are excluded from the district, enabling a board election and reorganization without them.
Beulah Yanney's senior piano recital was held Thursday evening April 1 at Gilchrest Auditorium on the Cedar Falls college campus. Catmen Simmons performed as soloist. about seventy five guests attended the reception at the Methodist Studens Center. Attending from here were numerous relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs Harold Yanney and others.
Renwick School sees multiple teachers resign this year per School Board President Dale Cole. Named leaving staff include Miss Ward kindergarten Miss Fraser first grade Miss Keston second grade Miss Merk C grade Mrs Larson fifth grade and Mrs Odland commercial. Norman Peer named to fill vacancy created by Dr Yarbrough resignation.
The Literary Guild sponsors a Tiny Tots Spring Fashion Show on Wednesday night April 28 at the Ren Theater. Children ages 3 to eight may enter and will receive a gift. more details to come next week.
The Humboldt County Cattle Feeders Association announces the annual spring banquet with tickets going on sale Friday. President Rae Leighton says the event will be held in April at the Legion Community basement in Humboldts Renwick area. Bob Hamilton manager of Sand Pills will attend along with local figures and sponsors from Renwick Savings Bank HarmonaOil Bank and Renwick area vendors.
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular monthly meeting this Thursday evening at the Legion Hall.
The Legion announces a meeting on Monday at Hascholde inviting ladies to attend.
Anderson Sundries hosts a savings carnival featuring everyday items at money saving prices. Promises bargains on useful sundry goods with a focus on value and daily use.
Des Moines Monday saw Schipult attend the Sports Show. Local visits include Mrs and Mrs Jack Shipman Cor with Sunday Gerhard Nerem home. Closed with Sewing Club meeting at Mrs Duane C Anderson home. Maurice Nissen and Marilyn guests at Kanawha.
The final PTA meeting will be held at Hardy School on Thursday evening April 15. Election of officers for next year will be held, with nominations by current officers. The program is being planned by several families listed in the notice.
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