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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1954

Page

4

Summer Band Concerts Begin Wednesday Night

The Vernon and Renwick high school bands under W. Keith Baessler will give summer concerts starting Wednesday night June 9 and every other Wednesday thereafter at 8 o clock at the Renwick Savings Bank and Times Office intersection. Both bands are larger than last year and invite all to attend with rehearsals held Mondays at the Renwick school.

Vernon and Renwick High School W. Keith Baessler Renwick Savings, Bank and Times Office Renwick Vernon

St Paul Lutheran Bible School enrolls eighty students

Vacation Bible School at St Paul Lutheran reports an attendance of 80 this week. Classes include Nursery through seventh and eighth grades taught by a staff led by Pastor Langholz. Nursery to sixth grade meet mornings and staff details are listed. No school June 8 and a Sunday school picnic is planned for June 13.

St. Paul Lutheran Janice Helmke Betty Olson Howard Larson Sandra. Helmich Judy Goettsch Henry Pogge Merilyn Maurine Nissen Ervin Markman Raymond. Paine Pastor Langholz

Kent Knudson Ordained Sunday in Lutheran Rite

Kent S Knudson Knutson was ordained into the holy ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran church at Lake Lutheran church Sunday evening. The ordaining pastor was Rev Alvin Rogness of Sioux Falls with Rev G B Odegaard of St Olaf College serving as liturgist. Several pastors attended and a Ladies Aid luncheon followed.

Evangelical Lutheran Church Kent S. Knutson The Lake Lutheran Church Alvin. N. Rogness Sioux Fails S.D G_ B_Odegaard St. Olaf College Northfield Minn Odegaard TL. J. Severtson KR. Torvik B F. Moistre Eagle Grove Olaf Brandt Thor

College Honors and Awards Sweep Across Iowa Institutions

Ames and Cedar Falls report multiple honors for Iowa students. Beulah Ysanney earns Purple Key and Student League Board Honor at Iowa State Teachers College Honors Convocation. Edwin Harris wins Hall of Recognition at Renwick and University of Dubuque honors include four-year athletic participation by Robert Zimmerman.

Maine Yanney J. S. Oddie Carl Schipuil Goldfield Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers College Beulah Ysanney Ames Iowa Iowa State College Thaeron Doolittle Renwick Cedar Edwin Harris University of Dubuque McCormick, Glymnasium Robert Zimmerman

Cub Scouts Pack Meeting Held Friday in School Lunch Room

The Cub Scouts monthly Pack meeting occurred Friday May 28 in the school lunch room. Den No 1 color bearers led the ceremony with Tommy Tjelle, Gordon Hansen, Reggie Tate. Awards were presented by Cub Master Rev Kk E Langhotz including badges for Tommy Tjelle Clair Nerem David McCurry and ribbons for perfect attendance and denner duties. Den No 2 earned ribbons for attendance dues and uniform wear as McCurry received denner honors. The dens retired colors and staged a minstrel show for the audience followed by ranch service by Mrs Lawrence Nerem and Mrs Stanley McCurry.

Cub Scouts den No. 1 Tommy Tjelle Gordon Hansen Reggie Tate Cub Kk. E. Langhotz Tommy Tjelle Clair Nerem David McCurry Denner den No Den David’. McCurry Denner Dens Lawrence Nerem Stanley McCurry

Activities of the Churches of Renwick

R. E. Langnotz is pastor. Sunday School and Bible Class at 9:30 AM. Worship Service at 10:30 AM and 7:00 PM. Junior band features Dennis Kubly David Bisbee and Roger Hoffman. Mrs. P C Setgelid reads adult stories. Roll call cites verses from Thessalonians.

R. E. Langnotz Dennis Kubly David, Bisbee Roger Hoffman P.C. Setgelid

Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Notice

Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Pastor R E Kerney announces Sunday School at 9 30 with George Mills as superintendent. Morning worship at 10 30 features the sermon The Price of Pentecost. W S W S will meet Wednesday afternoon next week after a Vacation Bible School postponement.

George Mills AL M W.S

Christ Knocking At the Door Sermon at Goldfield Church

E F Thompson's Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 10 00 with Wilbur Nissen as Superintendent and Morning Worship at 11 00 A M The pastor urges a hearty welcome to visitors and notes next Sunday the Goldfield church meeting with them the sermon topic is Christ Knocking At the Door.

Wilbur’ Nissen Goldfield Christ

Lake Lutheran Church Bulletin Sermons and Classes

Sunday School at 10.4 and services at 11 with a sermon by Pastor K R Torvig from Eagle Grove. The annual Lutheran World Action offering is lifted on Pentecost Sunday. LC R meets Sunday at 7. Hostesses Skiye. Bible study reviews Matthew 20 1 16. Summer Bible School begins Mer day with three teachers and two weeks of all day sessions.

K. R. Torvig Eagle Grove Lutheran World Action Lc.r Jean Helen Skiye Grin Dusne Lerdal Matthew Marvyin Rasmussen Madsgastar Merday Janet Iain Haalend Lloyd Jensen Ole Tjedle

State to Hold Primary Elections June 7

Primary elections for the State of Iowa will be held Monday, June 7. Voters in this community will cast ballots in the Town Council room from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The governor race dominates interest on the Republican ticket with six candidates. Democrats run a full state ticket and multiple county nominees.

Iowa

Town Kittenball Games Scheduled

The Town Kittenball team has been idle since the first game against Garner. Last Thursday’s game against Kamrar was rained out and Tuesday’s Belmond game was canceled due to a wet field. No game is scheduled yet for Thursday. a game with LaVerne is pending, and on Tuesday night June 8 the team will travel to Rebmond. Thursday night June 11 the team will host Clarion.

Kittenball Tearm Garner Kamrar Belmond LaVerne Rebmond Jang Clarion

Mr Baessler Announces Band Practice Schedule

Mr Baessler announces marching band practice on Monday night June 7 at seven o'clock followed by concert band practice. He urges attendance and notes the sequence of events for the community band activities.

Mr. Baessler

Alaskan Mountain Climb Ends in Death for Ellen Thayer

Ellen Thayer, renowned Alaskan climber, died after a fall of about 1000 feet on McKinley while four men were ascending. Mrs. Thayer, formerly Bernice Luthro, resided in the Lake community and is a niece of Mrs. Steve Palmer of Renwick.

Ellen ‘Thayer McKinley Mrs. Thayer Bernice Luthro Lake Steve Palmer Renwick

Bible School Starts At Lake Lutheran Church

Vacation Bible School at Lake Lutheran Church begins Monday June 7 with day sessions taught by Miss Elan Haalend Mrs Lloyd Jensen and Mrs Ole Tice.

Lake Lutheran Church Elan’ Haalend Lloyd! Jénsen Ole Tice

American Legion To Meet Tonight

The regular monthly meeting of the American Legion is set for Thursday at eight o clock. The session will be held at Legion Hall with the election of officers on the agenda.

American Legion The American ‘Legion Legion Hall

Plans Completed For Alumni Banquet Friday Night

Alumni Banquet set for Friday night June 4 at seven o'clock in Renwick School gymnasium. Methodist church ladies will serve dinner. Program complete and expected to be entertaining with a dance to follow.

Renwick School Ladies of the Methodist Church

Methodist Church Activities And Schedule Card

Church Going Families Are Happier Pauilies clip notes list Methodist and Church of Christ services at Co E Custer Iowa with Sunday School 9 15 A M worship 10 00 A M and official board meeting at 3 00 P M on Thursday June 3 plus a softball game June 8 Haray Town Sunday School Morning worship at 10 00 A M with Mrs Harold Pannell as superintendent Inland church events and leaders referenced.

Methodist Church Pauilies” Co E Custer Renwick Iowa James Yungcelas Church of Christ Methodists

To Attend 4 H Camp At Clear Lake This June

District 4 H camp for boys and girls runs June 9 and 10 at the Methodist Camp Grounds on the south shore of Clear Lake. Attending from the area are Karen Jensen Berna dine Olson Hardy Roberts Murray Livermore Audrey Wigans Renwick Dale Hockel Terry Hart Pat Gilligan Hardy Roger Engstron Renwick Alice Bunk Boone and Roger Kurfman Boone Valley Go Getters.

Clear Lake Methodist Karen Jensen Bernadine Olson Hardy Roberts ,Murray Livermore Audrey Wigans Renwick Dale Hockel Terry Hart Pat Gilligan Roger Engstron Alice Bunk Belles of Boone Roger Kurfman Boone Valley Go-Getters

Telephone number change for Arthur Kraft

Notice of Arthur Kraft moving address and updating contact details. new telephone number listed as 2820.

Renwick Band Heads to Mason City for North Iowa Festival

Renwick high school concert and marching bands under W Keith Baessler travel to Mason City on Tuesday June 8 for the North Iowa Band Festival. About 100 bands join a 4 pm parade led by reverse alphabetical order, a noon directors’ banquet, massed concert at Roosevelt Field, queen crowning, and a program featuring Major Sentleman of the US Marine Band. Miss Janice Hebeke is Renwick’s queen candidate.

Pee Renwick W. Keith Baessler Mason City North Iowa Renwick Roosevelt Field Janice Hebeke Major Sentleman United States Marine Band

4-H Girls Rally Day at Humboldt County Saturday

Humboldt county 4 H groups hold Rally Day at Sipabelty high with registration at 10 30 am program begins 10 00 am. County officers to be elected during a two minute candidate talk for each of 18 nominees. Afternoon features installation of officers by past officers. Pins awarded for completing first year. Public welcome.

Humboldt Sipabelty High Karen McGowan The Lake Cliapers Club Humboldt County Will Combne Rae Ann French Vernon Patsy Haaland Lake Clippers Lois Larson Grove Lively Lassies Aliedus Parsons Floyd Lane Iske Ed. Zeman Avery Porress. DeGroote Corinth Carl. Marcellus John Morgan Norway Township Jack.Altman Weaver Rutland Lucky Sters 4-H

Families Move In Local Housing Shifts And Staffing

The Wayne Whitney family moved from the Cook apartment to the George Bell house while the Robert Fisher family moved into the Cook apartment from Alte. Mr Fisher began duties June 1 as custodian at Renwick school. George Bell rooms at the Otto Swanson home. Arthur Olson and sons relocated to Algona where Olson will teach next fall. Kraft family moved to Bert Siemens farm. Dr L R Turner was taken to Mercy hospital in Fort Dodge last Friday with virus pneumonia and is now improved.

Wayne Whitney Cook George Bell Robert Fisher Alte Mr. Fisher Renwick School Otto. Swanson Arthur Olson Algona Olson Arthur Kraft Bert Siemens L. R., Turner Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge

Clyde Bogard Sentenced to Up to 30 Years in Fort Madison

Clyde Bogard appeared in Humboldt County District Court on Monday June 1 1954 before Judge H E Narey and pleaded guilty to assault to commit murder a lesser offense under homicide while withdrawing not guilty pleas to two murder charges He was sentenced to not more than 30 years in the Fort Madison state penitentiary and was to be taken there Wednesday to begin serving his term.

Clyde Bogard Humboldt County H. E Narey Spirit Lake Fort Madison

Church Softball League Games Schedule Changes

The opening game of the church softball league was called off Tuesday night due to an end. The next game will be Friday night at eight o’clock between the Lake Lutherans and Methodists. A double header was played Tuesday night with St. Paul Lutheran vs Lake Lutheran in the first game and Church of Christ of Goldfield vs Methodist team in the second.

Red Cross Swimming Program Details Incomplete

The notice notes details of the Red Cross swimming program are incomplete but hopes to finalize activities for younger children in the community by next week.

Red Cross Agret

Engagement Announcement for Sharon Sowers of Renwick

Mr and Mrs Lyle Sampson of Renwick announce the engagement of their daughter Sharon to Robert L Sowers of Jewell Iowa son of Mr and Mrs Pearly A Sowers of Jewell Iowa The announcement notes the couple as the forthcoming marriage in Renwick Iowa with family connections to Jewell Iowa.

Lyle Sampson

Local IWL Members Win Cribbage Tourney

Eleven Oakdale IWL members win a cribbage tournament, with strong showing from The Oakdale Chapter and local clubs. Results highlight skill, scoring leaders, and team cohesion across the region.

IWL The Oakdale’ Chanter of Iwl Y

Death of Mother Ebner

A notice reports the death of Mrs Georg Er Sr of Osceola Missouri after a sudden illness. George Schnetzer and LaVerne Schnetzer accompanied the family from Osceola to Clinton where she passed away at Clinton hospital. The obituary notes the mother’s name and the timing of the death.

Ebner. Schnetzer Clinton Mas. Géorger Sr Osceola George Schnetzer LaVerne Mies

County Line Neighbors and Visitors Share Sunday and Wednesday Calls

Mr and Mrs Marvin Neren and family visited Corwith at the Jack Shipman home Wednesday evening. John Kiley and sons were Sunday dinner guests at the Csr Vroman home Goldfield. Clyde Sanders Bradford and Glen Porter Ackley visitors at John Kiley home Wednesday afternoon. B Kiley and daughter of Burt and Russell Kiley Des Moines visited John Kiley Monday. Rev and Mrs R E Langholz and family visited Maurice Nissen Sunday afternoon. Merle Bjornson Goldfield Duane Anderson and son Larry returned from a fishing trip in Canada Wednesday. Mrs Anderson Ronnie and Pamele visited Fairfax Minnesota with her sister Livya Erdal. Subscribe To The Renwick Times.

B. Kiley Burt Russell Kiley Des Moines John Kiley R. E. Langholz Maurice Nissen Wilbur Nissen Richard Wr. Nissen Merle Bjornson Goldfield Duane Anderson and Son Larry Canada Anderson Ronnie Pamele

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St. Paul’s. Bible School Kent Knudson Churches OF ST. Paul's Lutheran Evangelical United Brethren Church R. E. Kerney Alaskan Bible School Lake Church Arthur Kraft Janice Helmmke Pas Renwick Times
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