Repeated Vows in Forest City Church Unite Couple
Sylvia Mae Johnston and James H. Kleen wed in a double ring ceremony at Forest City Methodist Church on Wednesday evening August 1. Rev. W. R. Brand officiated. The bride wore a rose point lace gown with cathedral train and pearl accents. maid of honor was Mildred Johnston, with bridesmaids Lois Kreen and Merna Hanson. The reception followed in the church parlors, and the couple plans to reside in Renwick after a wedding trip. Attendees came from multiple Iowa towns and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia
Mae Johnston
Alice Johnston
J. F
Jack) Johnston
James H. Klees
Alfred Kleen
Renwick
Methodist
Forest City
W.R Brand
Robert Jarmiston
Mildred Johnston
Waterloo
Lois Kreen
Merna Hanson
Clear Lake
Nancy Johnston
Danny Brune
Curtis Peterson
Hardy
Joe Lane
Bart Meclninch
Allison
Duane Sandage
Clarion
Kenneth Brune
Gladbrook
Joe Peterson
Tom Kruse
Kleen
Donne. Shreve
Howard Hanson
Millex
Robert Johnston
Maynard Johnston
Belmond
Virgil Johnston
Osage
Alliare
Ronald Langrod
Mar‘iam Abbott
Roger Schaefer
Robert Quale
Forest City High School
Iowa State Teachers College
Dows
Remwick High School
Town State College
Farmhouse
Air Force
Dexter
North
Irdy
Belmand
Corwith
Ewton
Britt
Thompson
Goldfield
Estherville
Dolliver
Humboldt
Garner
Ames
Carroll
Minneapolis
Jordan
Minn
Open House for Rev and Mrs Edward Redfield
Open house for Rev and Mrs Edward Redfield set for Sunday afternoon August 8 from 3 to 5 at the Baptist parsonage. All members and friends are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Redfield
New Arrivals Kevin Loy Luppen Born at Belmund Hospital
Mr and Mrs Bill Luppen of Kanawha welcomed a son Kevin Loy born August 17 at Belmund Hospital weighing eight pounds four ounces. Paternal grandparents are Will Luppen of Kanawha and Harrold Smith of Renwick. maternal grandparents are Harrold Smith of Renwick and others. Don Ward and wife welcomed daughter Pegsy Louise born August 15 at St Anne's Hospital in Algona weighing eight pounds three ounces. parents reported her homecoming Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Luppen
Kanawha
Belmund Hospital
Kevin Loy
Will Luppen
Harrold Smith
Renwick
Don Ward
St Anne’s Hospital
Algona
Pegsy Louise
Ward
Hi Neighbor Club Family Picnic Announcement
The Hi Neighbor Club invites families to a picnic on Sunday August 28 at Renwick Town Park. Enjoy a casual gathering with games and community fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Neighbor Club
Family Club
Renwick Town Park
Hooker 25th Wedding Anniversary Open House
Mr and Mrs Donald Hooker celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house at their farm near Goldfield on Sunday August 21. About 135 guests attended as family and friends enjoyed a noon picnic dinner and a wedding cake shaped like an open Bible. Music accompanied the reception and guests traveled from many towns including Renwick Renwick, Storm Lake, Des Moines, and Sioux City to pay their respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Hooker
Charlene
Goldfield
Olive
Donald
Dash
Harold Gangsterd
Eagle Grove
Hiram Berklend
Thor
Robert Morris
Storm Lake
Eddie,Byeness
Renwick
L. Hooker
Lucas
Jaws
T. J. Severtson
Kenosha
Wis
Elmore
Minn
Des Moines
Story’ City
Ida: Grove
Battle Creek
Sioux City
Arthur
Randall
Livermore
Britt
Tijtanka
Sheffield
Lakota
Clarion
Alexander
New Hampton
Vincent
Hardy
Towa
Hookers
Ronald
Japan
Renwick High School
Packard Reunion Planned for September 4
The annual Packard reunion will be held in Renwick Town Park on September 4. Attendees from former Packard members are invited to gather, share memories, and enjoy a community event in the park setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packard
Renwick Town Park
School notes and plans for Hardy area start of term
Superintendent Wittiner outlines a late August start with half day sessions and full days later, bus route changes, new desks for third and high school, delayed fluorescent fixtures, and requests for public suggestions. Aiming to ease transition, staff describe improved hot lunch setup, kindergarten drop off, and travel to Hardy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ono
Hardy
Tov
Des. Moines
Renwick School To Open Monday With New Staff
Renwick Community Schools prepare to begin Monday August 29 with about 85 high school and 270 elementary students. Four new teachers join including Ariel Long Arlys Farland Dorothy Opdeh and Mary Ellen Kleen, while several veterans return. Registration for grades and the high school is set for August 26 in the Renwick building with due hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick
Hardy
Ariel Long
Goldfield
Arlys Farland
Searville
Dorothy Opdeh
Lake Mills
Mary Ellen Kleen
Roberta Midland
Eagle Grove
Arba Selgelia
Viola Kepper
Richard Opheim
Rita Rossman
Kristine Whitney
Wayne Whitney
Dean James
Court Hooton
Keith Baessler
Gillespie
W. P. Wittmer
Iuterintendens
W. H. Attig
Guy Ballard
Robert Fisher
Adah Erwin
E. E. Eilnger
Asa Brayton
Gus Arne
Burma Flogstad
Ellen Bottelson
Pannell
Bird
Ona
Marie ‘Engstrom
Wittmer
Renwick Community School
H. Dale Cole
Aer Don. Clowes
Marion. Huntley
Lyle Kitley
Joe Heggen
A. H. Goeuseh
James McGowan
Renwitk
Correction notice for Zimmerman family in Illinois
A correction states Mr and Mrs Bob Zimmerman and Kim Lee returned to their Urbana Illinois home Sunday. Bob Zimmerman took a driving course at the University of Illinois and will teach at Hanover this year. Mrs Zimmerman and daughter visited relatives while Bob attended the university. An apology clarifies Kim Lee was previously listed as a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Zimmerman
Kim
Lee
John
University of Illinois
St: Urbana
Prain
Hanover
Bellwood
Til
Zimmmermans
Kim Lee
Death of Henry Bram’s Relative Prompted Travel to Funeral
Henry Brams and relatives received word by telegram that Matt Baumgerthar of Wisconsin had died in August. His wife was a sister of Mrs Henry Bram, the former Bertha Bram of Renwick. Mr and Mrs Henry Bram with Mr and Mrs George Ripley and their son from Clarion left Tuesday morning to attend the funeral services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bram
Matt Baumgerthar
D. Wis
Bertha Bram
Renwick
George Ripley
Clarion
Will Close PARTY HONORS MRS HOWARD STEVENSON OF GOLDFIELD
Mrs Loyd Stevenson hosted a Thursday afternoon open house for Mrs Howard Stevenson of Goldfield with attendees including Mrs John Stevenson Jackie and the Stevensons. Also present were Mr and Mrs Eddie Breness at Donald Hooker’s Sunday gathering, and several Jacksonville and Britt residents at dinners and visits. The narrative notes the children remaining with their mother after visits in Dubuque and at Mrs Albert Jagnow’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Stevenson
Goldfield
Loyd Stevenson
John Stevenson
Jackie
Larry Stevenson
Harry Stevenson
Howyard
Frank Anderson
Eddie Breness
Donald Hookers
Bygness
Robert Mattoon
Reta Fay
Jacksonville
Fla
Norman Swanson
George Hepperdy
Britt
W. P. ‘Mattoon
H. E. Goettseh
David
Mark Jagnow
Ere
Dubuque
Albert Jagnow
Bays
Playoffs To Begin In Church Softball League
Playoffs open Monday August 29 with St Paul Lutheran facing Renwick Methodist in the first game and Christina Reformed meeting LaVerne in the second. Tuesday August 30 features Johns Lutheran versus Hardy Methodist and EVB boys at Lake Lutheran. Winners advance to September 1 with finals set for Friday September 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annnual Softball League
St Paul Luthrean
Renwick Methodist
Wright
County Christina Reformed
LaVerne
Johns Letheran
Hardy Methodist
EVB
Lake Lotheran
Nart
Mrs Pearl Packard Surprised On Birthday Spread
Mrs Pearl Packard was surprised Friday afternoon as two groups arrived with well filled lunch baskets. Attendees included Mrs Alia Foley Bess Foley Mrs Kay Thrift Mrs Nine Anderson Mrs Nan Fisher Mrs Core Ballard Mrs Carroll Packard Mrs Diene Anderson Mrs Keith McCary Mrs Otto Swanson and Mrs Clarence Erwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Packard
Alia ‘Foley
Bess
Foley
Kay
Thrift
Nine Anderson
Nan
Y Fisher
Core Ballard
Carroll Packard
Diene Anderson
Keith McCary
Otto Swanson
Clarence Erwin
Mrs Arne Honored at Coffee Gathering
Mrs Denny Arne was honored at a Wednesday morning coffee at the Gus Arné home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Denny Arne of St Louis along with Mrs Gereld Arne, Mrs M Green, Jeah atte, Darland, Mrs Otto Swanson, Mrs FL A Gorrell, Mrs Ralph White, Mrs Clarence Erwin, and Mrs L W Heer land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arne
Denny Arne
Gus Arné
St Louis
Gereld, Arne
M. Green
Jeahatte
Darland
Otto Swanson
FL A. Gorrell
Ralph White
Clarence Erwin
L.W. Heerland
GOC Here To Begin 24 Hour Watch Tonight
Local GOC unit in Renwick starts a 24 hour observation shift this evening atop the First National building. The writer reflects on the duty, civic value, and personal calm found watching streets, stars, and wary radios, inviting others to join the ground observer corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwood
GOC
National
Leuying
Wes
Marge
Pearl Harbor
Hewett
Haawit
S-Pass
Reomuts
Rock Island
Omaha
Kansas City
St Louis
Fitter Center
Des Moines
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Forest City Church
Mrs
Bob Fisher
Boone Township
Walt Attig
Adsh Erwin
Rendwick
Eugene Ellinger
Brayton
Attig and
Erlinger
Town
Lour
New
Henry Brams
S. E. Sutton
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