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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1957

Page

4

Little Leaguers Fall to Corwith 10 9 In Tight Battle

Renwick's Little Leaguers lost a 10 9 decision at Corwith after leading early and boosting hopes. Mike Moore had four hits in four at bats and scored four runs as Packard pitched four strong innings before Monte McCurry relieved. Dads game follows at Renwick Gieat at 3, with next Thursday's season finale at Gilmore.

Renwick Packard Monte McCurry Monte Mike Moore Renwick Gieat Welock Gilmore Marty Schroeder

Funeral Services For Mrs Edna Gillespie Held Today

Funeral services for Mrs Edna Gillespie, former Renwick resident, are held this afternoon at the First Methodist Church. She died Monday at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs Phil Beckerdite of Lake City, after long illness. She leaves three daughters and many relatives and friends. Obituary to follow next week.

Edna Gillespie Renwick First Methodist Gillespie Phil Beckerdite Lake City Robert Whyte Maxine Goldfield Beckerdite Gayle N. R. Yarbrough Marvyl Storm Lake

Merchants Lose Two Close Ball Games to Corwith and Fort Dodge

Renwick dropped a 4-3 decision to Corwith Sunday afternoon and followed with a 9-6 loss to Fort Dodge under Gowrie lights. Lyle Thompson allowed 5 hits and 2 walks, while Renwick tallied 11 hits but stranded 15 runners. Ras mussen finished for Renwick as they prepare for a pivotal game vs Eagle Grove on August 1.

Renwick Corwith Fort Dodge Gowrie Lyle Thompson Clarken Thompson Tobey Rasmussen Eagle Grove

Belles of Boone 4 H Club Meeting Notes

The Belles of Boone 4 H Club met on July 24 at 2 00 led by President Judy Henriksen with 19 members 2 readers and 1 guest present. Plans for Achievement Day July 31 and a family picnic August 19 were discussed along with demonstrations and talks on shoe care apron making exhibit preparation hair care grooming deodorants and antiperspirants food and exercise and related fair projects. A lunch followed and Anne Nairn reported on the session.

Belles of Boone Judy Henriksen Ruby Huntley Nancy Cule Linda Huntley Judy Gillespie Mary Huntley Anne Nairn Janet Martin

Vigorous Vernon 4-H Club meets at Penny Baesster home

The Vigorous Vernon 4-H Club met at Penny Baesster’s home on July 24 at 1 30 pm with Linda Engstrom presiding. Nine members and two leaders answered roll call, reports were given, and Donna Thompson was elected secretary. Members presented talks on dress material, sewing snaps, and closet accessories, followed by work on record books and a quiz. Lunch was provided by Penny and her mother.

Vernon Penny Baessler Joyce Hefty Aba Penny Nancy Heinich

New Arrival for Mr and Mrs Gisel in Mason City

Mr and Mrs Willard Gisel of Ventura welcomed a son at Park Hospital Mason City on July 30. The baby weighs seven pounds ten ounces and is named Jeffrey Robert. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Albert Nelson of Renwick and Mr and Mrs Robert Gisel of Ventura.

Willard Gisel Ventura Park Hospital Mason City Jeffrey Robert Albert Nelson Renwick Robert Gisel Vantura

Here’s Your Movie For Saturday Night In Renwick

The movie this Saturday night in Renwick is announced with theater listings and showtime details to guide local residents. The notice notes one feature and a planned intermission, inviting audiences to attend and enjoy the cinema program.

Half Breed Technicolor Comedy Plays Renwick Merchants

Renwick promotes a new feature film starring Robert Young as a Half Breed in a Technicolor comedy. Local merchants pledge support by displaying posters and distributing promotional materials at stores such as Anderson Sundries Latch Mills Tiny's Confectionary Garrisons P E F Farmers Co op Wisconsin Lumber Co Dr A H Stafford Lloyd Swanson Dr N H Hesse McGowan Grocery Renwick Savings Bank Green's Food Market Chas A Walker Hardware Renwick Times Quaker Osts Marty's Lunch Peoples Cafe Arne Motor Safes W H Co op Ol Co Waitz Ian Palmer Nerem Chevrolet Heetland Produce R B Richardson Hardware Wilbur Nissen Beenens' Furniture Bark Bros D X Rady's Phillips 66 Selgelid Barber Shop Pp H Sadler Clark Kiley Feed Store A H Goettsch Insurance Renwick Creamery Dr W H L Long Sankey Implement.

Renwick Anderson Sundries Waltz Inn Farmers Co-op Quaker Oats Renwick Savings Bank Greens Food Market Hardy Hardy Co-op Seger’s Grocery Hardy Cafe

Gerhard Knutson Ordination at Lake Lutheran Church

Gerhard Knutson son of Mr and Mrs Gunner Knutson of Eagle Grove will be ordained Sunday at 3 pm at Lake Lutheran Church near Renwick for service with Ascension Lutheran in Thousand Oaks Calif. Attended St Olaf College 1953 and Luther Theological Seminary 1957 and currently at Union Seminary NYC. Also features a community fundraising Donkey show by Renwick Legion to raise funds with advance tickets available.

Gerhard Knutson Lake Church Gunner Knutson Eagle Grove Lake Lutheran Church Renwick Ascension Lutheran Thousand Oaks Calif Mr. Knutson Goldfield St. Olaf College Luther Theological Seminary Union Seminary New York City Warren Quanbeck Luther Seminary St. Paul Orville Olsen Lake Choir The Renwick Legion

Church Notes Renwick Iowa Stewardship Service

The Methodist Church of Renwick Iowa led by Pastor Roy A Beisemeyer invites worship at 8 30 a m with theme Christian Stewardship The Sunday School starts at 9 30 a m and congregants are urged to attend the listed services The quote from Isaiah frames the message The note promotes church events and attendance

the Methodist Church Renwick Iowa Roy A. Beisemeyer

Be of good cheer: I have overcome the world

Sunday School 9 15 a m Worship Services 10 00 a m Hardy Towa cites John 16 33 in church bulletin style announcing the schedule for worship and Sunday school with a concise timetable for readers.

the Methodist Church Hardy Towa Roy A. Beisemeyer John

Belles of Boone to Compete in Wright County Softball Tourney

The Wright County 4 H softball tournament will be held at Rowan on Tuesday August 13 with elimination games in the morning and the girls championship in the afternoon. Junior and senior finals will close the day as the top four teams in each league advance to determine champions. Standings as of July 27 show Boise, Dayton, Wall Lake, Grant and others in the mix.

Belles of Boone Wright County Rowan Gerald Anderson Iowa Boony Dayton Wall Lake Grant

Baptist Church announces pastor installation and services

Glenn Emmert, pastor, leads Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. Sermon topic Think of These Things. BYF Rally scheduled at Eagle Grove Baptist Church Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Installation service for Pastor Glenn Emmert set for Friday at 8:00 p.m.

the Baptist Church Glenn Emmert Bery] Reichter Eagle Grove Baptist Church

Ordination Service for Gerhard Knutson at Lake Evangelical

Lake Evangelical Lutheran Church announces ordination of Gerhard Knutson at 3:00 p m following a day of confirmation and choir events. Pastor Orville L Olson oversees the service with senior confirmation at 6:30 p m and worship at 9:00, choir rehearsal at 8:00.

Local Church Notices and Weekend Guests

Evangelical United Brethren Church notes no morning services with a youth fellowship at 7 30 p m and choir practice on Thursday. St Paul s Lutheran Church lists divine worship at 8 30 with Sunday School at 9 30 and service at 10 30. Weekend guests include Mr and Mrs Elmer Pohlman of Waterloo in the Jack Pohlayan home and Mr and Mrs Carl Bates of Town Falls visiting the Clark Kiley home. Mrs Keith Sadler hosted Mrs Jim Zigvang at a coffee party with guests Mrs Harold Naefke Merrill Kelling Larry Liscom Bob Lane and Henry Pogge.

Evangelical United Brethren Church R. E. Kerney Elmer Pohlman Waterloo Jack Pohlyan Carl Bates Town Falls Clark Kiley Keith Sadler Jim Zigvang Harold Naefke Merrill Kelling Larry Liscum Bob Lane Henry Pogge

Belles Of Boone 4-H Achievement Day Held July 31

The Belles of Boone 4-H Club held its annual Achievement Day and Style Revue on Wednesday July 31 with a 9 30 am Style Revue, judging, a luncheon, and a program ending in a contest results. Winners in senior intermediate and junior divisions were announced with Linda Huntley Judy Henriksen Ruby Huntley Janet Martin Diane Clowes and Betty Engstrom among participants. The event was reported by Anne Nairn.

Belles of Boone 4-H Club Groom Henry Mathre Fred Engstrom Judy Henriksen Linda Huntley Linds Huntley Roxie White Judy Gillespie Diane Clowes Dawn Clowes Martha Trask Bonita Engstrom Mary Huntley Style Revue Ruby Huntley Janet Martin Betty Engstrom Anne Nairn

Local social notes from Greencastle and Titonka visits

Martha Baker of Greencastle visited uncle Frank Ward and other relatives for a few days. Rev and Mrs Roy Biesemeyer returned Friday from a vacation in several eastern states. Christina remained in Chicago for an extended visit with relatives. Mrs Rose Hetty visited the B.C. Zweifel home at Titonka Saturday.

Martha Baker Greencastle, Inc Frank Ward Rev Roy Biesemeyer Christina Chicago Rose Hetty B.C. Zweifel Titonka

Also Mentioned on This Page

Totes Danials AB H Moore Phos D. McCurry Sehnetzer M. McCurry Huntley Nelson Sheila Kepper Jane Cole Bonita Engstram Diana Nairn Rose Hefty Marshall Clarey Walter Hefti Bete Fillmore County Preston Ming LeRoy Blesie Peterson Minn LeRoy South St. Paul Robert Young Wisconsin Lumber Company A. H. Stafford Lloyd Swanson N. H. Hesse McGowan Grocery Green’s Food Market Chas. A. Walker Hardware Renwick Times Quaker Osts Co Marty Bark Bros D-X Rady’s Phillips “66 Selgelid Barber Shop H. Sadler Kent Knutson Staten Island N. Y Owen Gangstead Forest City John Ness Fort Dooey Kenneth Torvik Ralph Godfrey Crescent Oklahoma Renwick American Legion Renwick School Renwick Legion Post Church Softball League Irish Moore Legion Dean James Church Legion and Godfrey St .Paul's Lutheran Church A. L. Braunschweig
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