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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1956

Page

4

Waldorf Choir to Sing at Renwick High Auditorium

Waldorf College Waldorf Choir directed by Odvin Hagen will perform at Renwick High School Auditorium on Sunday April 29 sponsored by Lake Lutheran Church. The 63 voice group includes local members and features Bach Tchaikowsky Gretchaninoff and contemporary composers with a Zulu number sung by Elsa Otte. A free will offering will be received.

Walderf Waldorf College Forest City Renwick Ilasm Renwick High School The Lake Lutheran Chur Jesus South Africa Elsa Otte Zululand Bach Tchaikaveky Gretchanmoff F. Mesius Christianson Lelind Sateren Hazel Tkach Iowa Minnesota Nebraska Kansas Texas Colorada South Dakota

County and District Poppy Poster Winners Named

The American Legion Auxiliary lists winners in the Humboldt County contest with Ruby Heggen Marten Land Rachel Mandsager Marilyn Nissen and Jatsy Haaland taking first place in Class 1. In Carrall District, Rachel Mandsayet Marilyn Nissen and Patsy Hitslund earn second class honors.

American Legion Auxiliary Qumboldt Ruby Heggen Clas Marten Land Rachel Mandsager Marilyn Nissen Jatsy Haaland Carrall Rachel Mandsayet Patsy Hitslund

Vernon Loses Close Game To Goldfield In April Tilt

Vernon dropped a 4-2 decision to Goldfield on Tuesday April 17 due to defensive errors. Larson pitched all seven innings for Vernon while Hassan started for Goldfield and Reistter finished.

Vernon Goldfield Larson Hassan Reistter

Vernon Wins Eight Division I Ratings At State Music Contest

Vernon School earned eight division I ratings and seven more I ratings at the State Music Contest in Bode on April 13 and 14. The Readable ensembles include Woodwind Trio Roberta Murray Audrey Wigans Leone Rummens Brass Chamber Group Bruce McGowan Burnis Wilhelm Billy Clowes Charles Merkle and Larry Robb and more with soloists Audrey Wigans Bruce Wigans Roberta Murray Ronald Larson Jim Zweifel Patty Green and others.

Vernon Vernon School Bode Roberta Murray Audrey Wigans Leone Rummens Ronald Larson Carolyn Robb Mary Gilligan Bruce McGowan Burnis Wilhelm Billy Clowes Charles Merkle Bruce Wigans Ronald Hefty Larry Robb Jim Zweifel Patty Green Pat Gilligan

Bram Couple Celebrates 48th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Henry Bram marked their 48th anniversary with a dinner at the Louis Bram home this Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jake Bram and daughter from Oskaloosa, Mr and Mrs Charles Adams and son from Sac, Mr and Mrs Fred Brain and Brent from Ventura, and other relatives with Mrs Roy Guy presenting a three tiered cake.

Henry Bram Louis Bram Jake Bram Oskaloosa Charles Adams Sac Fred Brain and Brent Ventura David Ripley Perry George Ripley Clarion Ralph White Roxie F. F. Rasmus- Ben Roy Guy Brain

Hospital Notes Reflect Local Patient Updates

Mrs Anna Frank returned home Monday after several weeks as a patient at Belmona Hospital. Alfred J Anderson and his wife care for Mrs Frank. Mrs Ellen Boutelson had surgery April 17 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Dodge and is doing well. She will stay with her son Emery in Fort Dodge for a time. Jim Kleen came home last week after a six day stay at Mercy Hospital. Richard Gugger returned home Saturday after an accident at Mercy Hospital. Vickie Heimke remains home with scarlet fever and shows improvement. Mrs Wilbur Nissen has had a five week bed rest at home for a blood clot in the leg and her condition is improved.

Anna Frank Belmona Hospital Alfred J. Anderson Ellen Boutelson Lutheran Vickie Heimke Scarlett Wilbur Nissen

New Arrivals Richard Hans Willis and baby girl born

New arrivals announced for Tuc son Arizona and Fort Dodge Iowa. Mr and Mrs Willis Wilson welcomed a son Richard Hans born Thursday April 19 weighing seven and a half pounds. Grandparents are Leo and Mrs Mimbach. Mrs Leo Mimbach traveled to Tucson to help. Separately Mr and Mrs Bill McCurry welcomed a daughter born Tuesday morning April 24 at Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge weighing seven pounds six ounces. Grandparents are Howard McCurry, Mrs McCurry and Mr and Mrs Wilson of Kanawha.

Willis Wilson Tucson Ariz Richard Hans Leo Mimbach Bill McCurry Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge Lana Howard McCurry Wilson Kanawha

Youth Rally at Estherville Church Hosts Diverse Attendees

Sixteen Methodist youth and counselors attended a Sunday Youth Rally at Estherville Church. Public speakers included Virginia Gimer Judith Henriksen Lois Rapp Karen Tincher Frances Bird Shirley Brayton Lilian Brophy Daryl Brayton Richard Gimer and Richard Yungelas. Adults present were Mr and Mrs Myron Clancy Mr and Mrs Walter Martin and Rev and Mrs Custer and family.

Estherville Virginia Gimer Judith Henriksen Lois Rapp Karen Tincher Frances Bird Shirley Brayton Lilian Brophy Daryl Brayton Richard Gimer Richard Yungelas Myron Clancy Walter Martin Custer

Raiders Lose To Bode 5-3 In Recent Game

The Renwick Raiders fell 5-3 at Bode in their second game of the season. Errors fueled most scoring while Roger Siemens and Merrill Nerem contributed key plays. Dooley and Nerem pitched as the team prepares for a sectional tournament with Vernon and Kanawha on the schedule.

Renwick Raiders Bode Raiders Roger Siemen Jerry Dooley Merrill Nerem Dooley Vernon Kanawha

Renwick High Spring Concert Moves To Monday Evening

Renwick High students under Mrs Whitney and Mr Baessier will perform the annual spring concert Monday evening in the high school auditorium. The program features band choir and glee clubs plus Division 1 solo ensemble winners from Bode and music for the Kemme May 3 contest. The public is invited to attend this final concert of the school year.

Renwick High School Whitney Baessier Kemme Bode

Coming Events List for April May in Renwick

April 26 firemen meeting April 27 Renwick Senior play April 30 band concert at Vernon school at 8 p m April 20 Spring Concert at Renwick school at 8 p m May 4 Rebekahs at 3 30 May 4 Hi Neighbor Club Hostess Mrs Chris Schneider May 5 American Legion

Renwicck Vernon School Renwick School Rebekahs Hi Neighbor Club Chris Schneider American Legion

NFO Meeting Set At Gilmore City High Gym

A National Farmers Organization meeting is planned at the Gilmore City High School Gym at 8 p m on Thursday May 3. Oren Lee Staley national president from Rea Missouri will speak on the farm situation and his Washington trip. E H Owens state CIO secretary will discuss cost squeeze effects on labor and farmer cooperation. Bishop Pickett from India is invited. Questions and answers conclude the session.

Gilmore City Oren Lee Staley NFO Rea Washington, D. C Washington E. H. Owens CIO Bishop Pickett India

Renwick Seniors Present My Little Oscar Tomorrow

The Renwick Senior Class stage production My Little Oscar runs Friday at 8 p.m. in the Renwick High School Auditorium. The comedy follows Vicki and Andy as they and their friends juggle a plan to hide a mysterious “Oscar” from their parents, leading to funny mishaps and a lively cast including Stella Piper Gene Gimer Vicki Piper and Hal Russell.

Renwick Little Oscar Piper Vicki Andy Mr Piper Mrs Piper Hal Oscar Stella Piper Rachel Mandsager Webster Piper Gene Gimer Vicki Piper Ethel Rasmussen Garry Kraft Hal Russell Don Philipp Jean Sterling Sandra Helmich Betty Eastman Judy Brayton Odessa Ferguson M. Nissen Dudley Ferguson Ed Hansen J. F. Butterworth Jerry Dooley Miss Todd Judy Kraft Daisy Laverne Patsy Haaland

Died In Washington Arthur Brown Dies at Home in Wapato

Arthur Brown died at his Wapato Washington home on April 11. He was husband to Nellie Overbaugh Brown and burial took place in Yakima Washington. Mrs Brown formerly lived in the Renwick community. Owl Lake Boosters 4-H meet with 17 members and one guest discussing demonstration teams and tractor rodeo at the fair.

Arthur Brown Nellie Overbaugh Brown Wapato Wash Yakima Brown Renwick Owl Lake Clear Lake Marien Lund

Final Rites Today For Mac Clowes Renwick Farmer

Funeral services were held at First Methodist Church Renwick for James Malcolm Mac Clowes with Rev C E Custer officiating. He died after a heart attack at Lutheran Hospital Fort Dodge and was buried in Elmwood Cemetery. He left five children and was active on local boards and in the Farm Bureau.

First Methodist Renwick James Malcolm Mac) Clowes C. E. Custer Mac Sturdey Beenens Lutheran Fort Dodge Jim Clowes Williston N. C Milford McPeak Jim Kleen Jim Bill David Bobby Anne Henry Groh Norman Peer Lawrence Nerem Eldon Walter Herman Krause John Swanson W. P. Wittmer T. W. Gimner Sherrill Oppedahl Richard McCutcheon Robert Oppedahl Elmwood Cemetery Boone Township Wright County Iowa James Edna Provan Clowes Ae L. Hooviar Heis James Framer William Lee David Michael Robert Bruce Anne Charlotte

Summer recreation plans discussed by local groups

Representatives from the American Legion Amvets Commercial Club City Council and School Board met with Mr Hooton and W P Wittmer to review a tentative summer activity plan for all ages from pre school to high school. They will report back to their groups for final action. Also Gilmore City Band toured Renwick for a one day concert and lunch.

American Legion Amvets Commercial Club Hooton Gilmore City Band Renwick

Also Mentioned on This Page

Waldorf Choir Urisis William Nelson Irene Nelson Guiliy Donald McGowan N.F.O Gilmore City High School Cin- the -Renwick High School KYN Club M. M. Green Vern Harris L. W. Heetland Melvin Hexgen L. N. Henriksen Mac Clowes Renwick Farmer Supt. W. P. Wittmer Lloyd Jensen Fam Uy Keith Sadler Rickie P. H. Sadler Floyd Lane Laura Losee Lake City Henry Bloom G. L Dooley Jerry Anna Power Carroll
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