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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1950
Page
3
Wayne Kiley returned home from eight months at a piano hospital school in Washington. His training included piano tuning and all piano repair work. He asks readers to call for piano tuning or service.
Word arrived of the death of Richard Olson, son of Mrs. C N Olson of Minneapolis. The Olsons were former Renwick residents.
The dedication by Congressman James J. Dolliver marks the Prairie Gold Area Council camp opening on June 16 at 3 PM. Over 1000 boys have registered for the season, with plans to transport the Insight font copper replicas of the Statue of Liberty to be permanently mounted at the camp to inspire the Scout Crusade for Liberty. The ramp lies on the west edge of West Okeboi Lake near Gulf Point State Park.
The Prairie Gold Scout Reservation on the west side of West Okoboji Lake will officially open and be dedicated on Sunday at 3:20 p.m. A parade of six Jamboree Troops heading to the National Jamboree at Valley Forge, Pa. this summer will lead the ceremony. Jack L. Rhea, Scout Executive, will present a short outline of signs for the future to spectators.
Dudley Blesie of Renwick Iowa was admitted to Holstein-Friesian Association of America membership by unanimous vote of the Board at the 65th annual convention in Syracuse New York this week.
Humboldt hosts Rally Day on June 6 with election of county officers, initiation of an honorary member, and performances by 4-H clubs. About 225 registered as 50 club members took part in skits, music, and ceremonies led by county leaders Gloria Johnson and Beverly Kirchoff. A Corinth Red Star Club member conducted the initiation for Mrs. Forrest DeGroote, honored guest. Married couples in rural area may attend a June 15 dance hosted by Humboldt Hot-Shots with square dancing led by John Kiley. door prizes and mixers planned. admission 50 cents per couple.
New county girls 4-H officers elected at Kelly Day include Laurel Wilson president Nora Jean Mishler secretary treasurer Pat Ketchem vice president and Jane Tillman historian. Installation by retiring officers with Belmond Busy Bees in charge. Honorary members named Mrs Melvin Olson and Miss Odette Kustler. Junior and senior contest winners listed with 300 in Rally Day attendance and a county chorus directed by Mrs. Mechem.
Wright County 4-H girls heard a challenging talk titled Look To This Day. DHIA report shows Mar 26 totals with 360 cows tested across 26 herds, 315 milking and 45 dry, average Roosevelt per cow. 13 delegates to convention, each club gets 48 sends, participants must be 14 and in second year. Convention runs June 20 to 23 with opening meal Tuesday evening. Charlene Edwards of Little Liberty Ladies is the county’s nominee for State 4-H officer. County Living Committee met June 6 to plan activities.
Eldon Walter of Garfield Baker and Miller Attorneys issues a dated legal notice through District Court clerk M A Wallakait on June 2, 1950. The notice appears to involve official court records or filings managed by the administrator.
In 1950 51 the county plans four Flower Arrangement lessons by a specialist from the extension service. Open meetings will host township sessions with four sessions in September. The tomushin will pick three lessons. Proposed topics include Homemade Gifts for Christians October How can we cope with youth problems 12 to 40 17 New ways to serve fresh and canned vegetables and attractive color harmony in the home. Next committee meeting is Tuesday August 1.
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