07 Jun 1962
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1962
Page
1
A Sunday morning car crash on Highway 60 leaves a mother traumatized, a father uninjured, and three children hurt. The writer condemns the road as unsafe and demands the Highway Commission revert to gravel to prevent such tragedies, arguing millions are wasted on a dangerous, slick surface.
The Wumbeldt County Red Cross Chapter plans a six week summer swimming program starting June 18 for Boone Valley students. Bus Route 9 and Route 5 will transport students from Renwick area to Hardy and Center area with scheduled pick up and drop off points and a transportation fee to be paid by the registration.
Primary voting Monday in Renwick precinct drew only 81 ballots amid a long list of statewide candidates and a three Constitutional Amendment measure. Voters selected U S Senator Hickenlooper and noted local offices including Governor and Secretary of State with results listed alongside a high school baseball schedule and Summer Recreation details.
In Belmond reports Dean Olson age 11 died when a family car skidded on a wet highway near Renwick and struck a driveway entrance. Barbara Olson 6 endured a minor tongue injury, Ruth Olson and Dennis Olson were hurt, while Mr Olson and others escaped serious harm as the vehicle rolled and flipped after losing control.
Millicent Ann Stutzman of Boone married Richard Hart Gimner of Renwick in a First United Presbyterian ceremony May 26. The wedding featured attendants including Beverly Stutzman and Katherine Disney. After a lengthy hospital transfer incident involving the Olson family, the marriage plans moved forward with a Washington, D.C. wedding trip and future studies for the couple.
Church notes list services at Luther Church with Pastor Norman Johnson. Worship at 9:00 a.m. Sunday at Trak Waltan Park followed by potluck. Vacation church school Monday through Friday at 8 to 11 a.m. Women’s group meets Wednesday at 2 p.m. Guest visitors welcome at Badger Lutheran on June 15.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Rev Lavrhu Streysfeler Phurek Selolotha presiding at an Evangelical church service and a Sunday School gathering. Names and place hints appear, including references to worship, Bible School, and worshippers.
The Baptist church in Renwick invites the congregation to worship tomorrow morning at 9 00 a m with Pastor Glenn Simmer and Pastor Sel 2 0a. m The Ladies Missionary Society meets Friday at 2 00 p m Watch for time change for the women’s event and the duty list included
Mardy Town Methodist Church announces Sunday services led by Rev. BL Mcdonald. Sunday School begins at 9:00 am.
Renwick town preacher Rev Norman Jolson announces Sunday worship at Saint Paul Lutheran Church. A sequence of meetings follows including a Sunday service at 8 pm on Thursday the 14th and a late afternoon session with attendees at Taher Lesage location.
Crusaders club members set June 12 to canvass town and rural areas for a petition to the State Highway Commission asking for better Highway 60 conditions. Eight members were appointed to distribute the petition and gather signatures. The meeting also discussed a voluntary car safety check and a jacket viewing trip to Ft Dodge.
Bert McCurry, 93, was taken to Belmond hospital Monday afternoon by Blake ambulance and is reported to be comfortable. Mrs Marvin Nerem is a Belmond hospital patient since Saturday. Family visitors included Mr and Mrs Ad Opperath, Mr and Mrs Marion Hovet, Mr and Mrs Gerhard Nevem, and the Selmer Nevem family. The Eastern Star plans a family picnic Sunday June 10 at noon in Smith Park. Bad weather will shift the event to the Masonic hall in Renwick.
Garry Never returns from hospital after surgery and Gloria Nev em comes back to Omaha after a ten day vacation at the Gerhard Nevem home. She attends a Commercial school and visits her sisters Mire Doris Keister Mrs Howard Medway and Mrs Iida Bleale in Labades City.
Fragmentary OCR lists names of students from various colleges including Warburg, Morningside, State University of Town and University of Iowa with scattered surnames such as Friday McGowan Jensen Wig Stole Hansen Anderson Johnson and Martin.
Wednesday visitors included Rev and Mrs Norman Johnson and Glavia at Carpenter with Rev and Mrs Henry Erickson. Morris Minnesota couple Mr and Mrs Wilk Lee and Fagle Grow Mes Alburt Nelson attended, plus many others at Walter McPeak's home.
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