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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1955
Page
4
The Renwick giveaway continues with more than 50 numbers to be posted Saturday. Last week's winners include Bob Sowers with potatoes at Green Food Market and Joe Heggen winning cash at S. H. Kilassie’s, among others.
Sandra Helmick was elected county girls 4 H president for the coming year at Rally Day held at Humboldt High School with about 310 attendees. Other officers named include Martha Usher as vice president Tha yvonne Poppinga as secretary Anleas Little as treasurer and Mardell Alr gian as historian representing multiple 4 H clubs.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Pogge of Council Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter Dorothy Louise on May 31 weighing eight pounds five ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wm Pogge Renwick and Mrs Dick Elmer. The Pogges visited Humboldt and Council Bluffs to welcome the newborn and care for Dorothy Louise.
Izaak Walton Fish Day is scheduled for June 20 at Bill Pogge’s pond starting at 1 p.m. Prizes will be awarded. chairman Ernie Macha reminds participants only cane poles may be used. Rules will be listed next week in Times.
Thieves broke into two Renwick businesses over Memorial Weekend. At Farmer's Co op Elevator they forced a basement window and extracted 96 dollars, leaving checks untouched. Wisconsin Lumber Company also broken into but nothing appeared missing. Baptist Mission met Friday at the Baptist Church with Mrs Wilbur Nissen as reader and Rev Peterson of Ottumwa as guest speaker on promoting religious work.
Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Pastor Kerocy lists morning worship at 9:30 and 10:30 events, including a Children’s Day program and a debt reduction offering. Vacation Bible School starts June 13 at 9:00 a.m. Council of Administration meets Monday at 8:00. Bible study Wednesday at 8:00.
Sunday School teachers class meets this evening June 9. Confirmation class Saturday at 9. Worship services at 9 30 Sunday morning. Sunday School after services. The Young Peoples Luther League meets Sunday evening at 7. The Mothers Guild meets with Mrs Stanley Sampson Tuesday June 14. Mrs Alvin Hansen is Fellowship Leader.
St Pauls Lutheran Church holds Sunday School at 10:00 and Morning Worship at 11:00. The Baptist Church lists Wilbur Nissen as superintendent with Sunday school at 10:00 and worship at 11:00.
About 215 attendees gathered Friday evening at the high school gym for the annual Alumni Banquet. The 1955 seniors sat at a royal blue and white table while the 1905 group observed its 50th anniversary with a gold décor theme. The 1930 class marked its 25th with pink roses and festive extras. Norma Long welcomed each group and Marvin Pearson spoke for the 1955 class before dancing with Ralph Drollinger’s band. Punch was served by three hostesses.
The schedule lists Fortightly Club BIW KYN Women’s Club Wright County Firemen’s Association meeting at 7:30 in Clarion on Thursday June 9. Amvet Auxiliary meets Tuesday June 14. Izaak Walton League meets Thursday June 16 at club house.
Notice names Ruth McCurry and Anna M Ersland as duly appointed administratrices of estates in Humboldt County Iowa. Creditors are urged to settle debts and claimants to file authenticated claims with the Clerk of the District Court, with dates in May 1955.
Humboldt County Red Cross offers a six week Learn to Swim course for children who have completed first grade from Renwick Vernon and Hardy areas. Classes meet two mornings weekly at Humboldt pool with free instruction and supervision. A $1 registration fee will be collected to cover supervision costs, with waivers for those unable to pay.
Carrie Lerdal, 75, longtime Goldfield native, died Monday morning May 30 at her sister Mrs Frank Olson's home in Orchard Heights Sioux Falls. Born December 13 1879 near Oslo Norway she moved to Goldfield in 1891 and later to Sioux Falls. She was a member of Lake Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survived by sister Mrs Frank Olson and three brothers Hans Lerdal Lawrence Lerdal Sr Carl Lerdal. Burial at Lake Church Cemetery following services June 2 conducted by Benon Sorenson and Boom Funeral Directors of Sioux Falls.
Petticoat Lane will remain closed through Thursday, June 16, delaying traffic and access to nearby shops and stalls. City officials cite ongoing maintenance work and safety concerns as the reason for the extended closure.
Mrs M B Richardson entered Lutheran Hospital Fort Dodge Sunday evening for a check up. She returned home Tuesday afternoon and is in good condition.
Karen McGowan of Renwick was chosen the 1955 Humboldt County Dairy Princess at the annual dairy banquet with over 130 attendees. Elaine Wilhelm and Norma Jean McParland tied for second, winning ice cream gal lons, while Marlene Ernst placed third. the event featured speaker Prof C A Iverson of Ames and prizes donated by local dairy firms.
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