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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1955

Page

4

Infant Yanney Child Services Held In Clarion

Graveside services were conducted at Lu wi Cemetery Tuesday morning for Ariene Joan Yanney infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Yanney. The baby was stillborn Monday evening at Clarion Hospital. Rey Quill of Clarion officiated for the immediate family. Beenens Funeral Service handled arrangements.

Luwi Cemetery Ariene Joan Yanney Harold Yanney Clarion Hospital Rey Quill Clarion Beenens Serveie

Auxiliary To Canvass Town Saturday For New Flag Donations

The American Legion Auxiliary plans a Saturday canvass in Renwick to raise funds for two flag displays on 18 streetlight poles downtown. A four to five dollar flag cost is noted, with each business urged to contribute five dollars when approached. Velma Rademaker and Mrs Henry Kepper lead the team. Flags will be displayed on blocks including Creamery, Latch & Mills, and Anderson Sundries.

American Legion Auxiliary Renwick Velma Rademaker Henry Kepper Latch & Mills Anderson, Sundries

Helmke & Son Win Duroc at National Congress

W H Helmke and Son of Renwick showed a high winning Duroc at the National Duroc Congress in Cedar Rapids on July 28 29. Their spring boar sold for 235.00 to Herbert Popp of Chilton Wis as record sales dominated the event with 172 head averaging 16738 across the sale.

W. H. Helmke Renwick Cedar Rapids Herbert Popp Chilton Wis Tracy Bros Williamsville K-A Ranch Clarksdae Miss

County Wide Picnic and Sports Festival Held at Fair Grounds

Humboldt County hosts a county wide rural potluck picnic and sports festival on Sunday August 14 at the Fair Grounds. Lunch starts about 1 15 p m with ice cream provided by the Humboldt County Farm Bureau. Events include races for children, women's nat driving and shoe kicking, men's horseshoes, dart throwing, 4 H ball game and county rivalry softball games between east and west halves.

Fair Grounds Humboldt Humboldt County Farm Bureau Howard Curry Farm Bureau Hartwick Jensen Bode Gilman Holten Thor Knute Oppedehl Keneath Mickelson Lewis Bram Walter Brockway Lloyd Cochensar Henry Lindeman

White Clover Day Declared In Renwick On August 13 1955

Mayor Raymond Paine proclaims August 13 1955 as White Clover Day in Renwick to honor disabled veterans and war orphans. AMVETS or their representatives may sell White Clovers in public places to raise funds for welfare programs.

Renwick Amvets

Last Rites Held For Mrs Knight Mother Of Mrs Hoffman

Mrs Lillian Knight of Renwick died Friday night at Asking Crickmore Con valescent Home in Eagle Grove. Born February 23 1884 in Dixon Wisconsin she married William Knight March 21 1891. her husband and a daughter died earlier. Survived by son Ralph of South Gate California and daughter Mrs Eura Hoffman of Renwick along with five grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Final services were at Renwick Baptist Church conducted by Rev Edward Redfield with a woman’s quartet singing. Burial was in Goldfield Cemetery.

Lillian Knight George Hoffman Renwick Eagle Grove Asking-Crickmore Knight Dixon William. Knight Ralph South Gate Calif Mos Eura Hoffman Remwinck Renwick Baptist Church Edward Redfield Beenens Buriss Goldfield

New Births Mentioned in Biloxi and Algona Notices

Mr and Mrs Newell Roseverry welcomed a son on July 19 in Biloxi Mississippi weighing five pounds two ounces and named William Lestie. Mr and Mrs Raymond Ellsworth welcomed a daughter on August 10 at St Anns Hospital Algona weighing eight pounds seven and a half ounces named Robin Lyon. Grandparents on both sides are listed as Mr and Mrs Scotts Ellsworth Eagle Grove and Mr and Mrs A H Goettsch of Wenwik.

Newell Roseverry Biloxi, Miss William Lestie Raymond Ellsworth

Izaak Waltons To Meet Tuesday Ladies Night

The Izsek Walton League meets Tuesday August 16 at the club house. This is Ladies Night with Miss Juanita Gjerde reporting on the Teachers Conservation School and showing a film. Also on the program are girls from Indianola Youth Conservation Camp.

Izssek Walton League Juanita Gjerde Teachers Conservation School Guthrie Center Indianola Joan Haviland Jean, Skiye Leone Rummens

Hollywood Producer To Be In Renwick August 14

J. R. DeMille, renowned TV producer, will appear Sunday evening August 14 at the High School Gym. He holds auditions for his new show Talent Unlimited. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Tickets from Luther League members or at the door.

J. R. DeMille Luther League

Dennis Carter Named to Iowa State Dean’s List

Dennis Lee Carter a senior at Iowa State College Ames earned Dean’s List honors for the spring quarter. Among 8000 enrolled only 245 qualified with a high scholastic average. in science division only 54 achieved this. Carter is son of Dr and Mrs Marion Carter of Webster City.

Neal Clancy Dennis Lee Carter Iowa State College Ames Division of Science Dennis Dennis Carter Marion Carter Webster City

Fortnightly Flower Show At Afasonic Hall Honors Zinnias

One hundred four guests attended the Fortnightly Flower Show at Afasonic Hall. Mrs R E McGowan awarded first and second places for Zinnias in the Children's Division. There were 122 tire entries, punch served 2 to 4, and a central Epergne centerpiece decorates the punch table. Various classes across sections A to G list winners, with numerous named participants such as Keith Nerem, Marie Ann Schmits, Kathy Nerem, Barbara Kelling, Clara Elmer, Miriam Nelson, Lora Peer, Norma Long, Jim Kelling, and many others noted. The committee thanks all entrants for a successful event.

Afasonic Crizes R. E. McGowan Zinnias Epergne Ag Keith Nerern Lerdal Hesse Marie Ann Schmits Gordon Hansen Perky Baesister Grad Kathy Nerem Here Bisbee Ruby Heggen Shell Linda Jensen Rui Heggen Miriam Nelson Tor Lois Lerdal Anrl Nerem Barbare Kelling Clar Elmer Henry Kraft Clara Elmer Lane Miriam. Nelson Miriam Nélson da Bisbee Mas FL Lane Henry Kraft D — Asters F. Gugisburg Zinnias Glass M. B. Richardson Myrna Mis F. Lane Lora Peer Leola Nis Ien Barbara’ Kelling Dick Elmer Barbara Kelling Jim Kelling Norma Long Ick Elmer Norma Tong Joe Heggen Rasna Gimer Glad Barbara Elling June“Hansen Rose Magic Mary Latch Barbara Kelling Add Clara ‘Elmer Barre Kelling Carl’ Flammig Carl Kelling Walter ‘Long Lilian’ MicGowan Fred. Gugishakson Barbera Kelling Lora’ Peer Woods Bob McGowan Carl Plemmis Lillian “McGowan Darlene Gugisbore Nancy Cole Velma Rademeker Myrna Mills Irene

Belles Of Boone Stage Achievement Day At EUB Church

The Belles of Boone held Achievement Day August 5 at the EUB Church in Renwick. Nineteen girls were judged in the Style Revue and 22 sewing projects were shown. Senior and junior divisions listed multiple entries for skirts blouses gowns jumpers dresses and other garments.

Belles of Boone E.U.B. Church The EUB Renwick Clowes Roxie White Bonita Ensstrom Dawn Clowes Boniie Ensstrom Mary Huntley Bonita Engstrom Donna Thompson Sheila Kepper Glorig Nerem Rox Ruby Huntley Marthe Trask Bonita Engstom Alice Bunk Linda Huntley Martha Trask Janet Martin Joan Espe Roxie, White Campbell Pohlman McGrath Shullington

Will Close Dr Sutton’s Office for Midweek Break

The office of Dr Sutton will close from noon Thursday August 11 until Monday August 15 at 9 a.m. The notice states limited services during the closure period.

Sutton

Ruberg Child Killed In Humboldt County Crash

Humboldt County reports its first auto fatality of 1955 after a Monday afternoon crash near Humboldt. Randy Ruberg, 16 months, was thrown from a car and died. mother Mrs Francis Ruberg and another child Rodney, 4, suffered minor injuries. driver/owner details noted, coroner James Coddington named.

Randy Lee Rueberg Humbold Francis Ruberg S.dinch Rolman Crane Homan James Coddington Ruberg Rodney Norman Wilhelm Vernon Humboldt County

Hospital Notes Highlight Recoveries From Fort Dodge and Clarion

Howard Smith, a surgery patient at Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge, is recovering well and expected home this week. Mrs. Harold Yanney has been a patient at Clarion Hospital since Monday afternoon.

Howard Smith Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge Harold Yanney Clarion Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. H. Helmke & Son Raymond Paine Izaak Waltons Elizabeth Klassie Rose Hetty Hetty Ivan Maurer Memphis Tenn S. C. Maurer Hollywood Masonic Hall Ruby Hunsley Shirley Nelson Beverly Philipp Judy Henriksen Sharon Hoffman Judy Gilesspie Karen Tincher Sharon, Hoffman Jamel Martin Roxie Dawn Reymond Ssasman L. W. Heetland Sassman Duane Harris Judy Vern Harris Otwein
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