Arrowhead to Be Shown at Ren Theater Saturday Night
Free Saturday night screenings begin June 12 at Ren Theater and continue for eight weeks. Arrowhead stars Charles Heston and Mary Sinclair with a cartoon. Sponsored by Renwick Commercial Club and local firms to foster community activity and local engagement. Bands perform every other Wednesday. kittenball games on Renwick field Tuesday and Friday evenings.
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Ren Theater
Renwick Commercial Club
Arrowhead
Charles Heston
Mary Sinclair
Reawheck
Renwick
Patsy Haaland Elected 4-H Officers at Humboldt County
Patsy Haaland of Lake Clippers club was named county president at Humboldt County 4-H elections. Rae Ann French Vernon club became vice president, Neighton Corinth Red Sterssec secretary, Friendly Farmerettes treasurer, and Shirley Peterson Humboldt Top notchers historian. Patsy will attend the state convention in Ames June 16 to 19 as a delegate with other county presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Seggion
Patsy Haaland
Lake Clippers
Rae Ann
Vernon
Neighton
Corinth
Shirley’ Peterson
Batsy
Ames
Summer Recreation Program Cancelled In Vernon
The executive committee of the summer recreation program cancels this year due to an unavailable supervisor. The committee thanks the American Legion Amvets Commercial Club Vernon and Renwick schools for offers of aid and cooperation. Midget and Pee Wee baseball teams will be organized voluntarily with a meeting Monday night June 14 at the four hundred house grounds for interested boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alnanacé
American Legion
Amvets
Commercial Club
Vernon
Renwick
Iris
Mideet
Pee-Wee
Sc400
Local Young People Receive College Degrees in Cedar Falls
In Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers College exercises granted 4 master of arts in education 150 bachelor of arts and 235 elementary teaching diplomas. Dr J W Maucker president delivered the charge with graduates presented by Dr M J Nelson. Beulah Inez Yanney of Renwick earned a bachelor of arts. 89 students were honored. Robert Zimmerman received a bachelor of science. Karl Kings band concert in Fort Dodge featured attendance by Mr and Mrs W K Boessler Miss Ona Marie Engstrom and Mr Charles Kreeb. Boessler and Kreeb played in the band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Iowa State
Teachers College
Marshall R. Beard
J. W. Maucker
M. J. Nelson
Beulah Inez Yanney
Renwick
Dubuque
University
W. K. Boessler
Ona Marie Engstrom
Charles Kreeb
Karl King
Fort Dodge
Boessler
Mr. Kreeb
GOC to Join Operation Alert statewide exercise plans
Iowa Ground Observer Corps aims to participate with State Civil Defense on June 14 1954 in Operation Alert a national Civil Defense Day. Civil Air Patrol Flying Farmers and aviation clubs assist with airlift support as 250 to 350 aircraft are expected in a three hour window from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. Observer posts should report all aerial activity and Renwick Post will be staffed with patrol members contacting W P Withner or M M Green.
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Lews
Civil Defense
C. E. “Ben ® Fowler
Ground Observer Corps
Civil Air Patrol
Iowa
Renwick
W. P. Withner
M. M. Green
Alumni Banquet Draws 225 At Renwick School Gym
A large crowd of 225 former students and guests attended Friday night’s alumni banquet at Renwick school gymnasium. The Methodist ladies served. James Kleen, 1954 alumni president, welcomed graduates. Supt. Witmer introduced the class. Dr. Long presided. Vivian Rockwood read the class history. the event included musical numbers by a high school quartet and skits by Maurice Nissen and daughter Maurine, plus a class business meeting and officer elections for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick School
Methodist
James
Kleen
Tomi, Roseberry
W. P_ Witmer
Remwick High School
Gary Basler
Jerry’ Helmke
Walter Martin
Bob
Maurice Nissen
Maurine
Florence Phipps Sehesselman
Vivian Rockwood
Walter Tong
R. L. Rossman
M. D.’ Bigness
Jerry Helmke
Verne Shieffer
Eagle Grove
Town Ball Team Loses To Belmond
The Kittenball team traveled to Belmond Tuesday night and lost 10 to 2. A home game with Clarion is planned for Thursday evening, with Thursday night's game to be announced next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmond
Clarion
Howard Smith elected American Legion commander
Howard Smith was elected commander of the Harvey McPeak Post of the American Legion at the regular meeting held last Thursday evening. Bill Siemens was elected vice commander and Clifford Skye adjutant. Appointment of other offices will be made at the next regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Smith
Harvey McPeak
American Legion
Bill Siemens
Clifford Skiye
Firemen's Assoc Meeting At Goldfield This Thursday
Wright County Firemen's Association will meet this Thursday evening at Goldfield. Renwick firefighters Vern Harris Henry Kepper and Keith Hall plan to attend. Humboldt County training school for firemen is held the same night at Humboldt and some locals may go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright County Firemen’s Assoc
Faith Kelling and Glenn Larson Wed in Candlelight Ceremony
Faith Gretchen Kelling daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Kelling Renwick and Glenn Dele Larson son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Larson Eagle Grove were married in a single ring candlelight ceremony Friday evening June 4 1854 at the Baptist Church with Rev E F Thompson officiating. The couple celebrated a reception at the bride's home with yellow and white decor and a brief wedding trip following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faith Gretchen Kelling
Carl Kelling
Renwick
Glenn Dele Larson
Clarence Larson
Eagle Grove
Baptist Church
E. F. Thompson
Marilyn Sadier
James Gillespie
John Larson
Carol’, Rasmussen
Webster
City
Kids Fish Day Held by Oakdale Izaak Walton League
The Oakdale Chapter of the Izaak Walton League hosts a Kids Fish Day on Monday June 21 from 1 30 to 3 00 pm at a pond south of the Wm Pogge farm. Five hundred bullheads from the States Conservation Commission support the prizes with $12 50 from Renwick Tea Goldfield Commercial Clubs. Citizens under 14 years may participate. each entrant uses one cane pole one hook and supplies own chart. The event features ten pond sections six fifteen minute contests and prizes for largest and smallest fish. A doctor will be present and a boat will be on the water for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qakdale
Izaak Walton League
States Conservation Commission
Pogge
Registratio
Participte
Renwick Tea Goldfield Commercial Clubs
Band Concert On June 23 On Main Street
The Vernon and Renwick bands unite for a large concert on Wednesday night June 23 on main street. Director W Keith Laessler leads the combined group as public enthusiasm and band members’ time and talent are praised.
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Main Street
Vernon
Renwick
Keith Laessler
Beauty Shop To Be Discontinued Here
Mrs. Iota Ferrell announces in this issue that she will close her beauty shop here with Saturday as her last day of business.
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Iota Ferrell
the Times
Bible School Program At The Baptist Church
The Baptist Bible School program runs at 10 30 Friday morning followed by a Bible School and Sunday School picnic dinner at noon at the church. Parents and friends of the congregation are invited.
Churches Softball Open With Delays and Doubleheaders
The Renwick churches softball league opened under poor weather with two postponements. Tuesday night featured Lake Lutheran defeating St Paul Lutheran 22 to 17, and St John Lutherans beating the Methodists 18 to 15 in ten innings. To make up postponed games, several Friday nights will host doubleheaders. Church of Christ of Goldfield will not play this week due to evangelistic meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick
Lake Lutherans
St Paul Lutheran
St. John Lutherans
Methodists
Church of Christ Team of
Goldfield
Evangelical United Brethhren
St John Lutheran
Lake Luttheran
Tae
Church of Christ
Lake Lutheran
St. John- Lutheran
St Peni Lutheran
ETLB
St. John
Lutheran
St. Paul Lutheran
Summer swimming classes begin in Renwick areas
Red Cross offers free sessions for Renwick and nearby children ages five and up starting Friday June 25 at the Fasle Grove pool. Buses from Humboldt county chapter transport students, with separate times for boys and girls from 9 to 11. Five instructors lead beginners to advanced swimmers, plus a life saving course from 4 to 6. Registration is at the Renwick Times office. parents must sign and return cards to pool.
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Red. Cross
Renwick
Fasle Grove
Wright County
Red Cross
Humboldt
Toill
al Janiot
St the Renwick
Times Office
Fiesson
To Be Commissioned Second Lieutenant at SUI
Towa City Iowa Fifty nine ROTC cadets will be commissioned thirteen second lieutenants in the army during Commencement Day at the State University of Iowa Jane II Conald J Green son of Mr and Mrs Mr M Green of Renwick will be among those receiving commissions in the infantry The oath will be administered by Col Walter E Sewell at 5 am in the north gymnasium of the SUI Fieldhouse
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa City
Iowa
Army Reserve Officer Training Corps
State University of Iowa
Jane II
Conald J. Green
M. Green
Renwick
Infantry
Walter E. Sewell
SUI
Bonnie Kelling to Marry Leighton Brown This June
Mr and Mrs Carl P Kelling announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Bonnie to Leighton Brown son of Mr and Mrs Fred Brown of Preston. The wedding is planned for the last of June.
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Carl P. Kelling
Bonnie Kelling
Leighton, Brown
Fred Brown
Preston
Phyllis Lane and Neal Sande wed in Renwick Iowa
Phyllis Lane daughter of Floyd Lane wed Neal Sande son of Einar Sande of Adel Iowa in a Renwick Methodist Church ceremony officiated by Reverend C E Custer. The gown featured a fitted strapless bodice and three tiered skirt, with a nylon net veil and pearl tiara. Guests included many relatives from Iowa and Minnesota, and the couple will reside at 805 First Ave after a one-week trip.
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Phyllis Lane
Floyd Lane
Neal Sande
Einar Sande
Adel
Iowa
Renwick
C.E. Custer
Beelah Yanney
Mildred Cornell
Amboy
Minnesota
Lois’ Kleen
Ruth Ellen’ Schultz
Humboldt
Birstoe
Robert'Lane
Earl Sande
Lowa
Sherwar Sibaugh
Himboldt
Joe! Law
Robert Lane
Ae Dornan
Harlan
Ane Zis
Margaret Barnard
Swick
Brida
Diains
Marjorie
Nancy Retuatartes
Mestada Nerney Careh
Merde ‘Larson
Barbara
End
Bernsth Brené
Danny
Gladbrook
R_.E. Bonnstetter
Addie ‘Livingston
Corwith
Eleanor
Woods
Maquoketa
Tows
Donald Lambie
Clear Lake
Towa
Higanor Main
Independence
Ralph Doonan
Towe
Mergaret ‘Barnard
New Virginia
F. H. Montgomery
Maxine
Story City
Orrie
Jensen
Elain Healand
Hardy
Humbord
J. Pedersen
R. Pedersen
Magnus
Larsen-and
Fred di Jensen
Lyle
Dean
Hanser
Jessie. Lilbaugh
Sherman
Virginia
Bratland
Enid
Miller
Mildred
Cornell
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GOC
Com
Firemen’s Assoc
Tenie
Faith Kelling
Glenn Larson
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