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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1958

Page

5

Mrs Fritz Krause Died of Stroke in Belmond

Mrs Fritz Krause, a well known resident, died yesterday afternoon in Belmond hospital from a stroke. Funeral services are set for Saturday March 1 at 1 30 p.m. at the home and 2 30 p.m. at St Paul Lutheran Church in Renwick. Rev R E Langholz will officiate. Beenens Funeral Service has the arrangements.

Fritz Krause Belmond Belmond Hospital St Paul Lutheran Church Renwick R. E. Langholz Beenens

Sorlien and Wallukait Seek Reelection in June Primaries

Humboldt County officials Frances Sorlien and M A Wallukait announce reelection bids for County Recorder and Clerk of District Court, respectively, both Republicans and long-serving. The Times notes also that State Senator Guy Butler will seek reelection for Iowa's fiftieth district, including Buena Vista Humboldt Pocahontas counties.

Humboldt County Frances Sorlien M. A. Wallukait Want Guy Butler Iowa Buena Vista, Humboldt Pocahontas

Clyde Mease Again Appointed County Easter Seal Chair

Clyde D. Mease of Humboldt is named chairman of the 1958 Easter Seal campaign in Humboldt County by E. L. Peterson president of the Iowa Society for Crippled Children and Adults Inc. The drive runs March 6 to April 6 with services including therapy and camperships. last year Iowa served 3 563 handicapped people, 2 403 of them children.

Clyde. D. Messe Humboldt Humboldt County E. L. Peterson Iowa Society For Crippled Children and Adults, Inc Towa Shortley

New Arrivals and Family News from Des Moines

Newborn Nancy Ann Zweifel weighs seven pounds thirteen ounces born February 11 to Mr and Mrs Jerry Zweifel of Des Moines. Grandparents are A J Zweifel Renwick and Forrest Staikey Eagle Grove. Cheri Zweifel stayed with the Zweifel family. Staikey and Zweifel families shared responsibilities. Maynard Waltz and daughter visited Lone Rock Wisconsin. Maynard returned home after Linda and Mrs Waltz stayed to aid a seriously ill mother.

Jerry Zweifel Des Moines Nancy Ann A. J. Zweifel Renwick Forrest Slaikey Eagle Grove Cheri Zweifel Staikey Maynard Waltz Lone Rock Wis

Sheila Kepper Honored on Fifteenth Birthday

Friends gathered at the Henry Kepper home for Sheila Kepper’s 15th birthday supper. Mr Kepper then treated the guests to an evening at the Eagle skating rink.

Sheila Kepper Henry Kepper Sheila Mr Kepper Eagle Skating Rink

Renwick Woman's Club Meets with Mrs Beenen

The Renwick Woman's Club gathered with Mrs Wm Beenen on Wednesday. President Mrs Charlies Trask opened with the Iowa Creed as Miss Myrtle Hewitt County Extension Director spoke on Legal Matters and handed out leaflets. Mina Huner attended as guest and a tray lunch followed.

Renwick

Izaak Walton League Cleanup Day This Wednesday

The Izaak Walton League will hold a cleanup day next Wednesday after noon March 5 at the clubhouse. Lunch will be served according to president Bill McCurry.

Izaak Walton League Bill McCurry

March of Dimes Drive Nets $210 In Renwick Town

Returns from the January March of Dimes in Renwick show town collections of $212.15 and school totals of $98.28. Vernon Township had no drive this year with donations routed through schools. Boone Valley and Hardy school contributions are included in the figures.

March of Dimes Drive Renwick Vernon Township Boone Valley Vernon Hardy

Judy Henriksen to Visit UN and Washington on Ten Day Tour

Judy Henriksen of Renwick will join 80 Iowans departing Des Moines by train at 7 15 a m February 28 for a ten day program at the United Nations and in Washington D C The trip, tied to the Christian Citizenship Seminar, includes briefings by national leaders and a visit to The Music Man in New York.

Judy Henriksen L. N. Henriksen Renwick United Nations Washington, D. C Methodist Youth Fellowship Councils of Iowa Washington New York Des Moines

American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Poster Contest

The American Legion Auxiliary will sponsor its annual Poppy Poster Contest starting March 3 with a April 1 deadline. Three classes cover grades 4–6, 7–9, and 10–12 with prizes of 3, 2 and 1 dollars for first to third place. Participation is voluntary this year and rules were given to the school.

American Legion Auxiliary The Fosters

Hospital Notes From Eagle Grove And Fort Dodge

Mrs. S H Miassie of Eagle Grove returned home from Lutheran hospital Fort Dodge after a several weeks stay for surgery. Elmo Arne was a surgical patient at Lutheran hospital Fort Dodge from Tuesday to Sunday.

S. H. Miassie Eagle Grove Lutheran Hospital Fort Dodge Elmo Arne

Literary Guild entertained by Mrs Roger McCormick

The Literary Guild met at the home of Mrs Roger McCormick on Wednesday evening for a book review of A Man to Ride With by Jack Ferris led by Mrs Bob Oppedahl. New officers were elected for the year: president Mrs Bob Oppedahl, vice president Mrs Darrell Matteson, secretary Mrs Marion Hoveland, treasurer Mrs Roger McCormick.

Literary Guild Roger McCormick Bob Oppedahl Jack Ferris Darrell Matteson Marion Hoveland

Mrs Yungelas Hosts Cosmopolitan Club Meeting

Mrs Jim Yungelas Jr entertained the Cosmopolitan Club on a Wednesday evening. Mrs Larry Liscum led the devotion and addressed the Amana Colonies. Roll call featured an exchange of favorite recipes.

Jim Yungelas JR Cosmopolitan Cosmopolitan Club Larry Liscum

Girls Fall to Twin Rivers in District Tourney at Pocahontas

The Boone Valley Bobcats dropped the opening district game 58 to 42 at Pocahontas to Twin Rivers. Mary Gilligan scored 26 points to lead BV, while Layton paced Twin Rivers with 30. Twin Rivers advances to meet Meridian tonight. BV ends season at 11-11 with seniors Gilligan Swan Huntley McGowan completing their final game.

Bobcats Pocahontas Twin Rivers Boone Valley Pirates Mary Gilligan Sharon Hoffman Layton Cedar Valley

Wright County 4 H Fun Night March 21 at Clarion Grade School

Wright County 4 H clubs present Fun Night Friday March 21 at the Clarion Grade School Auditorium. Eight minute skits from Grant Dayton Boone Wall Lake townships with shorter entries from other townships. Crowning of the 4 H king and queen will be based on voting by delegates from all Wright County clubs.

Clarion Gerald K. Anderson Wright County Grant Dayton Boone Wall Lake

Red Cross First Aid Course Starts Monday Evening

Arrangements set for a Red Cross First Aid course Monday evening from 8 to 10 in Renwick school lunch room. Eight hour lessons offered with no tuition. $1 for the latest revised First Aid text. Adults may enroll regardless of prior interest and should bring note taking materials.

Red Cross Renwick

Boone Valley junior high teams win first round games

In Renwick gym on February 22 the Little Nine Junior High Tournament opened with Boone Valley boys beating Gilmore City and Boone Valley girls defeating Goldfield. Boone Valley boys led 17 4 at halftime and finished 31 to 16, Ronald Klasse scoring 19. Glenda Smith led the girls with 15 points as Dawn Clowes and teammates were listed among Boone Valley players.

Renwick Gym Boone Valley Gilmore City Goldfield Glenda Smith Jones Ronald Klasse Dawn Clowes Sandra Gregory Kathy Emmert Kathleen Helmke Jerilyn Kraft Kathy Nerem Nancy Richards Roxie White Jane Cole Betty Engstrom Beverly Hoveland Donna McCurry LaVonne Weldhouse Jim Anderson Nick Anderson David Clowes Galen Engstrom Harlan Fisher Gary Hefty Don Kelling Ron Klasse Dennis Kubly Clair Nerem Gary Nerem Steve Packard Larry Tincher Lyle Cameron Marvin Hoffman

Heart Fund drive reports small intake in Renwick

Mrs George Latch, heart fund drive chair in Renwick, reports 118 45 dollars raised last week. She notes many homes were empty, envelopes left for donations. Vernon Township proceeds not yet reported. Several volunteers named assisted in collecting during the drive.

George Latch Renwick Vernon Township E. H. Markman Wilder Rockwood Art Larson Herman Clough Henry Marty Elwood Greene Carroll Potter Bert Handeland Charles Hefty

February and March Civic Meet Schedule

February 28 Winter Band Concert. March 4 City Council meets. March 6 Legion meets.

Legion

KYN Club Meets at Mrs Gugisburg Home

The KYN Club gathered Thursday at Mrs Fred Gugisburg home with 17 members and four guests. Mrs Darwin Roseberry read scripture and Mrs Terry Mitchell led a lesson on planning and culture of a vegetable garden. Mrs Ina Clowes planned the entertainment followed by lunch.

KYN Club Gugisburg Fred Gugisburg Darwin Roseberry Terry Mitchell Ina Clowes

Farmers Cooperative annual meeting includes women’s fashion show

The Farmers Cooperative Company of Renwick holds its annual dinner and meeting this Saturday night March 1 at 6:30 in the Renwick elementary gym. Manager Wilbur Moore adds a women’s fashion show in the gym prior to the business session to review elevator finances and elect directors to replace Ray Mills and Jim Nelson Jr.

Farmers Cooperative Company of Renwick Prone Valley Wilbur Moor Farmers Cooperative Company Moore Ray Mills Northwest Jim Nelson Jr Northeast Virgil Tate Don Lerdal Jim Kleen Loren Sehipull

Boone Valley Band Winter Concert Details

The Boone Valley High School band performs a winter concert tomorrow at 8:00 P.M. in the high school gym. The program includes Mozart excerpts from A Mogart Festval, Sibelius Finlandia, Adelle Jensen trumpet solo in The Bugter, and pieces such as High Tor Bath sheba Little Suite for Band Carnival Suite Mighty Lak a Rose and Burst of Flame.

Boone Valley High School Finlandia Jean Sibelius Adelle Jensen High Tor

Sunday Socials Across Rural Iowa Towns

A long list of Sunday and weekend visits across Klemme Humboldt Fort Dodge Corwith and nearby towns notes gatherings at multiple homes. Visitors include Dale and Mrs Rapp Monica Markman Katie Markmann Judy Kraft and many local families with dinners and potlucks.

Bill Neuberger Ventura Merlin Neuberger Wilbur Nissen Richard Larry Liscom Curtis Herman Nissen Fred Rasmussen Marie Nissen Pearl Overbaugh R. W. Elders Klemme Pearl Packard Keith McCurry Clarence Erwin Steve Palmer Melvin Severns Britt Duane Wilshusen Ernest Pergande Ray Clark Des Moines Velva Jones Marvin Kubly Art Kraft Gerhara Mayer Lr Sutton Wiliam Heyerhoft Dale Rapp Marvin Meints Monica Markman LaVerne Katie Markmann R. E. McGowan Laura Smith Friendship Haven Fort Dodge Maud Jones Darrell Matteson Dear. Eilers Aplington Ernest Eiler Hari Gimner Charles Hamm Corwith Norman Larson Jerry Helmke Orville Carlson Albert City Mer Charley Schipull Edwin Liemohn A. W. Swenson Erwin Janssen Vernon Janssen Marilyn Nissen Waverly Maurice Nissen Jon Maud Freerksen N. H. Hesse Famil Allyn Brink Ernest Pergands Carl Pergande Luverne Bob Hoffman Walter Hoffman Robert Paaul Indianola

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Sorlien Wallukait Clyde Mease Zaak Walton League Wayne Christofferson Bob Lane By Adelle Jensen Gugger Construction Hardy Lumber Chinen Ae Goettsch Insurance Renwick Creamery Farmers Coop Waltz Inn Sankey W & H Coop Arnold Egemo Jim Nelson Richard Gugger Ernest Theil Algona Bert Sankey Vernon Schmidt Dennis Titonia Carrie Gregerson Bode Irene Nelson Emma Hadenfield Oscar Ulstah Holmes Howard Larson Howard Caseh Kanawha Mary Weyer Annual Meeting OF Farmers Co-Op. CO Boone Valley Band Virginia
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