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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1957
Page
4
Mayor Raymond Paine declares August 17 as White Clover Day to aid disabled veterans and bereaved families. AMVETS representatives may collect White Clovers in public places to raise funds for welfare programs in Renwick.
The Lake Clippers annual Achievement Day on August 17 at 2:00 will be held at the Renwick Baptist Church. A program is planned and girls will model items they have made. Everyone is invited to attend.
Edna Alvine Gillespie born November 2 1880 Tipton Iowa died August 5 1957 at the home of her daughter in Lake City Iowa at age 76 Survived by three daughters nine grandchildren and four sisters Funeral services were held at the First Methodist Church Renwick with interment in Elmwood Cemetery Renwick Members of the family name Roy M Gillespie preceded in death in 1944
The Vigorous Vernon 4-H Club met at Renwick school on August 4. Judy French and Joyce Hefty demonstrated good accessories while Penny Baessler and Eilene Roveland demonstrated on your sheet. Members then worked in Record Books and other projects. Reported by Nancy Helmich.
Renwick Independents meet Badger this Sunday in a makeup game to decide the Bowie Valley League playoff spot. Corwith has clinched the top position with Goldfield and Eagle Grove already in. Renwick or Clarion vie for the remaining berth. If Renwick wins or Clarion loses, the Ja Cals reach the playoffs.
Jim Harris assumes full charge of the Renwick Creamery cheese department bringing 16 years of experience to the role. He and his wife with three children will move into the Gimner Brothers’ southeast Renwick home once remodeling is done. Bob Hoffman remains a downstairs tenant at the same creamery residence.
The WSWS of the EUB Church held a Wednesday meeting with a Spiritual Life Lesson on Stewardship by Mrs W. H. Attig. The Boys and Girls Fellowship performed a Summer Christmas Tree program supporting the Nigerian Mission Field, featuring songs and readings led by several youths and assisted by Mrs Eldon Walter and others. Seventeen members and visitors attended, with festive lunch trays decorated for the occasion.
Services for Rev Glenna Emmert were well attended Friday evening by churches of the Northern Association including Swea City Corwith Webster City and Burmside. Rev Roy Biesemeyer brought greetings from Renwick. Rev C H Peters of Corwith read the scripture and prayed. Dr Paul Smith urged the new pastor's mission. The quartet of Mrs Donald McGowan Kay McGowan Bery Reichter and Wilbur Nissen sang The Lord Is My Shepherd. A reception followed with refreshments and floral arrangements.
The Vigorous Vernon 4 H Girls Club held an Achievement Day on Monday August 12 at the Vernon building. Members entered cotton skirts work aprons tea aprons and garments with blue and red ratings across both junior and middle groups.
Latest additions to Renwick Loan Closet are on display with items bought from Doc Turner Day funds two years ago. Wheel chair is not included. To use items call or visit the Mimbach building where rails trapeze walker stands are stored, with other items at Beenens Furniture Store also available.
The Renwick Little Leaguers defeated Corwith 7 4 in a late season game marred by a scheduling mix up that had the two teams play dads first. Page also notes a long list of county fair flower show rules and schedules with entries due and prize details.
Notice to the Packard clan that the family reunion will be at Renwick Town Park on Sunday September 1 If rain occurs the gathering moves to Amvets Hall Mr and Mrs Marvin Anderson hosted relatives visiting Brodhead Wisconsin over the weekend
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