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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1958
Page
3
A reader shares a photo from 1890 on the Saxton place west of Hardy showing a horse powered separator. 14 men and two small girls pose with 15 horses as oats are harvested, with Mrs Clifford Olden near Hardy identified plus A T Saxton and Charles Saxton.
The 16th biennial French family picnic took place Sunday July 27 1958 at the Renwick school building with ninety four attendees. Walter Martin showed pictures of past meetings and this year’s gathering after starting at eleven o clock. Officers elected for two years were Fred Engstrom Jr president Ellen Martin secretary and treasurer and Grace Trask historian. The oldest member present was Mrs Inez Tyler Worley from Des Moines and second oldest Frank Ward from Renwick. Youngest attendee was Ann Marie Nelson daughter of Marvin Nelson of Goldfield. The farthest travelers were Mrs Esther French and Everett French and family from Concord California. Families from four states besides Iowa attended.
Worship services Sunday and midweek schedule at Lake Evangelical Lutheran Church with interim pastor F William Bilker and guest events at St Paul Lutheran Church supply pastor Wm Heinzig. Junior choir rehearsal and Ladies Aid program noted with hostesses and lesson leader named. guest day set for Sept 3.
Glenn Ewmert is pastor Heryl Reichter supervises Sunday School at 10 am Worship at 1 pm sermon What Think Ye of Christ B Y F 6 30 pm Last meeting of the summer Reports from Baptist Camps No Sunday school or church on August 10 and 17 in Renwick Baptist Church announcements
The Methodist church in Hardy Iowa invites participation in Sunday School at 9 15 A M and Morning Worship at 10 A M. The Sunday School picnic is scheduled for noon at Greenwood Park Eagle Grove or the church if it rains. The Woman’s Society meets August 6. You are welcome to the above services.
A local Methodist church invites attendees to worship and Sunday School this Sunday, emphasizing the will of God as a moral safety zone and guiding spiritual reflection for the congregation.
Repwick Iowa announces pastor L B Mitchell leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m. Thursday choir rehearsal at 7 30 p m followed by youth fellowship at 9 p m. Summer Assembly begins next Wednesday August 6 and runs through Sunday August 10.
Twenty one representatives from local groups met Tuesday to form a committee that will choose a theme and build a community float for Renwick at the Humboldt County Fair August 18 to 21. A five dollar donation was approved per group. Committee includes Warren Garrison chair Lloyd Jensen vice chair Harold Yanney secretary treasurer and members Norman Peer Rev. Emmett Floyd Swan Lloyd Swanson Mrs Cledis Anderson Mrs Elwood Green and Mrs Joe Lane. A follow up meeting is scheduled for Friday evening.
Secretary Tom Gimer asks all Commercial Club members to pay dues at once. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs G L Dooley and Mr and Mrs C D Barricks at a Hackensack cabin and with their son Jerry at Camp Ripley.
H D Cole, formerly manager of the Quaker Oats elevator in Renwick and former Renwick school board president, is named manager of the new Algona Grain Co elevator with 500000 bushel capacity. The Coles plan to move to 514 South Harlan in Algona by August as the firm opens around Sept 1.
The Belles of Boone 4H held their Achievement Day on July 23 at 2:00 PM at the club house. Martha Trask led pledges, Roxie White and Dawn Clowes performed solos, and juniors demonstrated A Hostess With The Hostess. Senior demonstrations Made Breads Modern by Janet Martin and Judy Henricksen. There were 170 exhibits judged by Mrs Mathes and Mrs Thompson. Martha Track reported that winners will be listed next week.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Joenks of Rossie visited Ray mond Paine at his home Saturday night and Sunday. On Sunday all four attended the Johnson family reunion picnic at Greenwood Park in Eagle Grove. Mr and Mrs Henry Eilers of Ap lington were all day Sunday guests in the Ernest Eilers home.
Glenda Smith Marlene Meyer of Hardy Randy Palmer and Rey Roy Biesemeyer of Renwick attended Camp Quest at Spirit Lake last week.
About 18 members attended the Humboldt United Fund gathering Tuesday evening as plans unfold for a county wide fundraising effort to replace separate drives. County farm organizations are being asked for input on the proposed campaign, with a goal of broader community support and reduced fragmentation.
The Fortnightly Club plans its twenty fourth annual flower show on August 8 at the Masonic Hall Renwick. Silver tea runs 2 to 5 pm. entries 9 to noon. judging 12 to 2 pm. show closes 8 pm. Exhibitors must supply containers. prizes awarded for top exhibitor and for a child.
Section A outlines Gladioli Dahlias Zinnias Petunias and Asters judging classes with color and bloom counts. Section F covers Marigolds in Dwarf and Giant forms. Section G details Hybrid Tea Roses by color white yellow pink red and additional varieties.
A catalog of eight to nine classes featuring kitchen utensil arrangements, silver container displays, geraniums, bowls of glad, pansies, brown predominant themes, corsages, religious motifs, vegetable and floral mixes, and a special bloom category. Includes a three inch overall vase arrangement and animal parquée in a toy container.
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