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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1957

Page

5

Helmke Basler Vows Repeated In St Paul Church

Miss Junice Hilda Helmke daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Heimke became the bride of Gary Michael Basler son of Mr and Mrs Phil Beckerdite in St Paul Lutheran Church on Saturday April 3 at 3 00 pm Rev A L Braunschweig officiated. The ceremony featured white gladioli Easter lilies and white tapers with white satin bows. The bridal party wore pink and white gowns and the bride carried a crescent bouquet of pink roses and lily of the valley. A reception for 160 followed with a four tier cake and pink white decorations. The bride is a teacher in Iowa and Basler is in the U S Army.

Junice Hilda Helmke W. H. Hiemke Gary Michael Basler Phil Beckerdie Lake City St Paul Lutheran Church A. L. Braunschweig W. P. Wittmer W. A. Baessler Norman, Heimke Loretta Schmitt Omaha Joan Peters Tawa Falls Phyllis Koester Wavery Maid of Honea Gerry Heloke Bortonnieres Phomas Rosebersey Jim Yungelas Richard Gugger Norman Helmke Pat Beckerdite Curtis Rinnier

Easter favors sent from Legion Auxiliary to Woodward school

The Legion Auxiliary supplied materials for four Easter favors made by Mrs Henry Kepper’s sixth grade class at the State School in Woodward. They also donated Lou to the local library. Joanne Seger of Hardy was chosen to attend Girly State at Cedar Fally in June.

the Legion Auxiliary Woodward Henry Kepper Lou Joanne Seger Hardy Cedar Fally

Garrison Open House This Saturday April 27

Garrison announces an open house this Saturday April 27 with demonstrations movies and refreshments. Hours run from 4 00 am until end of day. The first 100 families registering receive 106 free chickens and a door prize is a 14 95 automatic trough waterer. On purchase of a ton of Big H feed Mr and Mrs Garrison give a pre cooked ham.

Garrison

Local Girls To Appear On Television Wednesday

Boone Valley High School seniors Sandra McKenna and Audrey Wiems will appear on KQTV next Wednesday evening May 1 from 6 30 to 6 16 p m as part of Graduation Sweetheart. Twenty one area schools participate with two girls chosen for an all expense paid Chicago weekend at the Sherman Blackstone Hotel to appear on TV.

Sandra McKenna Audrey Wiems Boone Valley High School KQTV Chicago Sherian-Blackstone

Attend County Legion Auxiliary Meeting

Mrs Robert Nelson Mrs Albert Nelson Mrs Fred Rasmussen Mrs Howard Smith Mrs Cledis Andersen Mrs Lyle Kitley and Mrs Gilbert Quick attended the County Legion Auxiliary Meeting in the Community Hall at Thor Tuesday afternoon.

Robert Nelson Albert Nelson Fred Rasmussen Howard Smith Cledis Andersen Lyle Kitley Gilbert Quick County Legion Auxiliary Thor

Rifle Pistol Team selects Lt Donald Green for Panama Area

Army 1st Lt Donald Green, 25, of Renwick, named to the Panama Area Rifle and Pistol team at Fort Amador Canal Zone. He will represent the area in the Army Caribbean competition at the fort May 16-17, and is the son of Mr and Mrs M M Green.

Army Donald Green Renwick Panama

New Arrival Lucinda Ja Flogstad Born In Algona

Mr and Mrs Clair Flogstad of Algona announce the birth of a daughter on April 12 at St Ann's Hospital. Lucinda Ja weighed seven pounds four and three fourths ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Sam Flogstad and Mr and Mrs George Brazee of Goldfield.

Clair Flogstad Algona St Ann’s Hospital Lucinda Ja Sam Flogstad George Brazee Goldfield

Upcoming Local Club and School Events List

April 25 fire meeting. April 26 Hi Neighbor Club with Mrs Harrold Smith. April 6 Senior Class Play. May 1 St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid Guest Day. May 1 Belles of Boone regular meeting and Better Grooming Contest. May 2 Legion meets.

Hi Neighbor Club Harrold Smith St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid Belles of Boone Legion

Obituary of Ernest David Hughes

Ernest David Hughes born July 10 1881 in Webster City Iowa to David and Harriet Hughes died after a life that included Renwick High School Humboldt County farming and later work at George A Hormel Co in Austin Minnesota He married Tiltie Orlowske on November 2 1905 at Humboldt they had three infant sons and he was a Modern Woodmen member He is survived by his wife two sisters Martia Bray Earl Wisconsin and Anna Potter Renwick Iowa.

Ernest David Hughes Webster City Iowa David Harriet Hughes Renwick Tiltie Orlowske Humboldt Humboldt County Austin, Minn George A. Hormel Co Modern Woodman’s Lodge Martia Bray Earl, Wis Anna Potter

Renwick Students Sweep Poppy Poster Contest Prizes

Renwick students won first in all three classes in the county poppy poster contest sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary. Donna Mellury won class 1, Judy French and Myrna Mills won class 2, and Richard Gimer Bruce Wigangs and Monte Hefty won class 3. posters advance to the district contest.

Renwick The Legion Auxiliary Donna Melurry Judy French Myrna Mills Richard Gimer Bruce Wigangs Monte Hefty

Boone Valley Alumni Banquet Planned for May 31

Alumni from Vernon Renwick and Boone Valley plus new graduates are invited to a banquet Friday May 31 at 6 30 PM in the Renwick building gym. Invitations will be sent to out of town alumni only. Additional details on ticket sales will follow.

Boone Valley Renwick Vernon and

Potluck Dinner Slated by Masons and Eastern Star

All Masons and Eastern Stars with spouses are invited to a Sunday potluck dinner and program on April 28 at 6 36 p.m. in the Masonic Temple with a community gathering and activities.

Masons Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Bowling League Standings Update Unofficial April 25

The article lists current bowling standings from the league after play on Monday April 25. It notes unofficial results and rankings, highlighting leading teams and key performances.

Attend Marty Funeral in LaVerne at EUB Church

Attendees from Renwick listed for Edward Marty funeral Monday at EUB Church in LaVerne include Barbara Elmer and multiple Elmers from Rockford, the Baumgartners, French, Hefty families, McGowan, Fuhr, Zimmerman, Kerney, Kelling, Mitchell, DeMooy, Geiger, Maurer, Klassi, Stevenson, Anderson, Engstrom, and others. The service drew a large local crowd from nearby towns.

Renwick Edward Marty EUB LaVerne Barbara Elmer Lena Martha Clara Elmer Rockford John Baumgartner Frank French Peter Hefty James McGowan John J. Hefty Jr Kenneth Fuhr John Hefty John Zimmerman Rey R. E Kerney Ed Anderson

Belles of Boone Twirl at Wright Co 4-H Fun Night

The Belles of Boone performed a baton twirling number at the County 4-H Fun Night in Clarion on April 6. Linda Huntley led the program. participants included Jane Cole, Nancy Case, Carol Hesse, Roxie White, Dawn Clowes, Martha Trask, and Janet Marin with the County Chorus. Ruby Huntley served as usher. fourteen members and one leader attended.

Belles OF Boone Wright Co The Belles of Boone Clarion Linda Huntley Jane Cole Nancy Case Carol Hesse Roxie White Dawn Clowes Martha Trask Janet Marin Mary Huntley Ruby Huntley

Boone Valley Track Meet Opens With Wide Range of Winners

The first Boone Valley track meet was held Wednesday April 7 on the school grounds and football field. Winners include Frances Bird in the girls 56 yard run, Paul Espe in shot put and discus, Dave Biesemeyer in high jump, Roger Siemens in broad jump and football throw, and Daryl Hansen in unofficial quarter mile and 100 yard dash. Seniors won top ribbons with Kiley,Biesemeyer, Siemens, Kraft. sophomores with Huntler,Hansen,Zwi fel, Hamp.

Adelle Jensen Boone Valley Ken Kiley Dave Biesemeyer Roger Siemens Don Kraft Mike Huntler Daryl Hansen Dennis Zweifel Vernon Hamp

Annual WSCS Meeting in St Luke's Dubuque

The North Town WSCS holds its annual meeting on May 2 at St Luke's Methodist Church in Dubuque. Incumbent vice president Mrs R E MacGowan faces expiration of her term at this gathering.

North Town WSCS St Luke’s Methodist Church Dubuque R. E. MacGowan

Injured In Fall At Eagle Grove Eddie Bygness Hurt

Eddie Bygness fell from a ladder last Thursday in Eagle Grove losing his balance while holding mortar. He escaped with bruises and torn ligaments, is in a cast from hips to shoulders, but has no broken bones.

Eddie Bygness Eagle Grove

Cosmopolitan Club Meeting Showcases Mediterranean Slides

Dr Sara Sutton entertained the Cos mopolitan Club on Wednesday evening. Roll call discussed suggestions for next year’s program. There were 15 members present. Mrs Wayne Christofferson presented color slides of countries around the Mediterranean Sea taken by Mr Christofferson during his Navy service.

Sara Sutton Cosmopolitan Club Wayne Christofferson Christofferson Mediterranean Sea

Hostess to Literary Guild Meeting

Mrs Harvid Yanney hosted the Literary Guild gathering on Wednesday evening with 15 members in attendance. Mrs Donald McGowan led devotions and delivered the lesson Music Age Language, followed by a tray lunch at the close of the evening.

Harvid Yanney Literary Guild Donald McGowan

Lake Clippers Hold March Meeting at Penny McCurry Home

The Lake Clippers met at Penny McCurry's home for a March gathering. The group sang The Stra Spang fed Banner and recited the pledge as seven members answered roll call. Visitors included Mrs Carl Hebner Mrs Bert Heppen and Miss Hewitt. Imogene Heggen spoke on posture fabrics and provided a reporting update.

Lake Clippers Penny McCurry Carl Hebner Bert Heppen Miss Hewitt Imogene Heggen

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