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Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1958

Page

5

Funeral Services For Ill Blesie Held In Renwick

William W. Blesie 71 died August 11 1958 after a long Renwick area life. Funeral services were held August 13 1938 at the Renwick Methodist Church with Rev Roy A Biesemeyer officiating and burial in Vernon Cemetery. He is survived by his wife two sons and three daughters with numerous grandchildren and siblings.

William Blesie Renwick Methodist Church Roy A. Biesemeyer Vernon Cemetery Renwick Dorothy McGowan Judy Henriksen Howard McCurry Steve Palmer Fritz Britt Carl Flemmig Henry Kepper Maine Yanney Beenens Funeral Service Inda Packard Methodist Church I 0 QO. F. Lodge Belmond Hospital Donald Des Moines Dale Red Gek Eldred Prang Ft. Dodge Dolores Michael J. Orlando Toyko Japan Lorraine Marion Axtell Waterloo Jacob St. Paul Minn Rudolph Mae Wilson Wichita Falls Texas

Clyde Olden Rites Held in Hardy at 76

Funeral services for Clyde Olden were conducted August 12 1958 at the Hardy Methodist church with Rev Roy A Vernon. Burial followed in Renwick cemetery. Surviving are his widow a daughter Dana two grandchildren and several siblings his son Donald preceded him in infancy.

Clyde Alva Olden Hardy Iowa Renwick Arva Harvey Herford Colorado Donald Dona Methodist Church Masonic Lodge Olden State Hospital Cherokee Ora Clancy May Hefley Alfred Olden Dana Rueben David Hopkins Mien Weother Clifford Olden Michael Pamela David

Methodist Church announces service cancellation and drive

The Methodist Church informs there will be no preaching service or Sunday school this Sunday. The Goodwill Industry Truck will be at the parsonage garage on August 25 to collect contributions.

Methodist Church A. Blesemeyer Goodwill Industry Roy Farrington

Morning Worship Schedule and No Choir Rehearsal

Morning worship is set for 9 30 A M with a 10 30 A M service. There will be no choir rehearsal this week.

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Renwick Baptist Church Announces Two Sunday Cancellations

Glens Emmert pastor and S S superintendent Beryl Reichter announce no Sunday school or church services at Renwick Baptist Church on August 10 and 17 due to unspecified reasons. The notice lists church leadership and highlights schedule disruption for two Sundays.

Renwick Baptist Church Glens Emmert Beryl Reichter S. S Our

Methodist Chuckh to Host Aug 25 Contributions

The Methodist Chuckh in Mardy Iowa invites parishioners to bring contributions to Roy Farrington home for a gathering on August 25 led by Pastor Roy A. Blesemeyer.

Methodist Chuckh Mardy Iowa Roy A. Blesemeyer

Lake Evangelical Lutheran Church notices

Renwick Iewa F William Milker Interia pastor. Sunday worship. St Paul Lutheran Church Wm Meinzig supply pastor. Thursday 7 30 P M junior choir rehearsal. Worship service Sunday school.

Martin Couple Welcome Son Thomas Allen at Mercy Hospital

Mr and Mrs Walter Martin welcomed a baby boy named Thomas Allen born Friday morning August 8 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Dodge. The newborn weighed 9 pounds 11 ounces. Mrs Maude Freerksen assisted in the Martin home.

Walter Martin Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge Thomas Allen Maude Freerksen Martin

Carlson Receives Degree at South Dakota University

R Wesley Carlson of Renwick earned a degree at the South Dakota University Summer Session commencement on August 8. The event awarded 154 degrees, including 98 master’s, with Mitchell superintendent Lloyd T Uecker delivering the address and Rev Carl D Borgwardt giving the invocation and benediction. Degrees were conferred by Harry J Eggen.

Renwick

Sprayed Park Aims to Boost Picnic Facilities Use

Staith Park has been sprayed this past week in hopes that picnickers will use the facilities. The effort signals continued maintenance to attract visitors to the park and its amenities.

Staith Park

Recreation Slab Proposed on Renwick School Property

The Commercial Club outlines plans for a 90 by 0 foot recreation slab on Renwick school property to support tennis and basketball and other outdoor activities. Cost about 2500 dollars with 900 on hand, 1600 more sought via canvassing by a committee led by Bert Sankey and others to fund memorialize late Supt Wittmer.

the Commercial Club Renwick Sla Bert Sankey Lloyd Jensen Wilbur Nigsen Sara Sutton W. P. Wittmer

Funeral Services For Clyde Mills In Fort Dodge

Clyde Mills, who died Tuesday in the Fort Dodge hospital, will have funeral services Friday August 15 1958 at 1 30 pm at the home and 2 pm at the Evangelical United Brethren church.

Clyde Mills Ft. Dodge Hospital Evangelical United Brethern Church

Bygness Receives MA Degree at Cedar Falls

Merle Demavon Bygness of New Hampton earned his Master of Arts degree at State Teachers College Cedar Falls during graduation exercises on August 8. He previously earned a BA from St Olaf College in 1950 and majored in elementary principalship. He has served as elementary principal in New Hampton and taught junior high in Vernon, Iowa.

Merle Demavon Bygness Hampton State Teachers College Cedar Falls Iowa St .Olaf College Northfield Minn ISTC Bygness New Hampton Vernon Renwick S. O. Bygness

Coming Events Rebekah Lodge Meeting Planned

The regular meeting of the Rebekah Lodge will be held on August 19 at 2 30 PM.

Rebekah

Rose Hefty Enters Five Head Of Cattle At North Iowa Fair

Mrs Rose Hefty and son entered five Brown Swiss cattle at the North Iowa Fair in Mason City last week winning multiple prizes. A three year old, a two year old, and a Junior yearling all took first prizes. Produce of Dam took second, Senior yearling second, Best three females third and fourth prizes went to the best uddered cows.

Rose Hefty North Iowa Fair Rose Hefty and Son Mason City

Annual Hobo Convention Held August 19 in Britt

The National Hobo Convention and Hobo Day will be held in Britt on Tuesday August 19. Several delegates will be on hand to claim the titles of king and queen.

Britt

New Teachers Arrive at Boone Valley Schools for Fall Term

Boone Valley Community School welcomes several new faculty members this year. Pearl and Mr Smith of Fairfield will teach Biology and coach at both boys and girls levels after Parsons College study. Mrs Smith will teach second grade. Jack Young from Iowa Wesleyan in Mt Pleasant will teach Social Studies and Physical Education and coach. he and Mrs Young will reside in the A. H. Geettsch apartment. Fred Schickell of Nevada Iowa will teach senior high and junior high math. Miss Josephine Prohaska from Simpson College will teach Business Education and stay with Mrs Wm. Nissen home in Des Moines. Gustie Gunderson of Eagle Grove will teach first and second grade, commuting from home. Francis Nowack of Havelock will teach junior high and coach, living at Vernon. Vocal Music and English positions are still unsettled. Returning staff include Gillespie, Baessler, Movick, Rossman, Jensen, Roberts, Tiss, Kepper, Leuer, Swanson, Keister, Truelsen, Gorrell, Leaverton. Registration on August 26–27.

Boone Valley Community School Pearl Smith Fairfield Smith Parsons College Belle Plaine Parson L. A. Mayer Jack Young Iowa Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant Dundee Ill Young Iowa Wesleyan Phi Delta, Theta Fraternity Fred Schickell Nevada Iowa Mr Schickell Westmar College le Mars George Latch Josephine Prohaska Ocheyedan Miss Prohaska Simpson College Janet Gorrell Lois Leaverton Wes Carlson

White Clover Day Proclaimed in Renwick by Mayor

The City of Renwick designates Saturday August 16 as White Clover Day to aid disabled veterans and orphans. AMVETS may sell White Clovers in any public place to raise funds for welfare programs per the mayor Warren Garrison.

Renwick Amvets Warren Garrison Ae Ck

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William W. Blesie Gabriel and Anna Fritay Blesie Wisconsin Edward W. T. Rawleigh Co W. H. Panneil Elmer Chamber Alpha, Minn Clyde Olden Hardy Methodist Church Wilma Clancy Irma Smith Audrey Wiggins Robert McKenna Olaf Kleveland Kaute Apland Nick Andersen Asa Brayton Chris Brechler Beenens R. Wesley Carlson South Dakota University Merle Bygnessives L.T.C Drake University Gustie Gunderson Eagle Grove Wright County Miss Gunderson Francis Nowack Havelock Des Moines Township Rolfe Bunea Vista College Storm Lake Mr Nowack Shirley Smith
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