Last Rites Held for Orris French in Vernon
Orris French died June 14 1952 after a series of illnesses at his Kenwood home. He was born Oct 10 1871 in Vern on Township and lived his life as a farmer and community leader in Iowa. Funeral services were held June 17 at the Vernon Baptist Church with Rev. E F Thompson officiating and interment in Vernon cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrig French
Kenwicl
Elon Orris French
Orris Elon
Lucinda Thorpe French
Vernon Township
Renwick
Tews
Ada
Phebe
Agnes
Susie
Bessie
Blanche
Anne Josephine Rinker
Pennsylvania
Eagle Grove
Marie
Susie Martin
This Place
Airs
Blanche Martin
Madison
Wisconsin
Elon
Concord
California
Frank
Fire Vernon
County Board of Supervisors
Farmers Cooperative Elevator Board
Grandpa
Baptist Church
EF. Thompson
Donna Nissen
R. L. Rossmen
Donald McGowan
Karen McGowen
Leah Kurfman
Virgil Eriin
Glen Martin
Bert Martin
Geo. Martin
Everett Nelson
Carl Kelling
Vernon Cemetery
Beenen
Lake Farm Bureau Meets Monday Night
The Lake Farm Bureau gathered Monday evening at the Alva Hill residence. Lake Clippers girls 4-H Club presented the program to members.
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Lake Farm Bureau
Alva Hill
Lake Clippers Girls 4-H Club
Mrs Harry Mantle of Clarion Dies at 78
Mrs Harry Mantle 78 of Clarion died June 9 after a heart attack and was Northampton Iowa City patient for a month. Funeral services were held at the Methods Church in Clarion last Friday. She is survived by her husband and adopted children Donald of California and Mrs Albert Grilli of Greenport New York. The Mantle family once lived in Renwick.
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Harry Mantile
Clarion
the Methods Church
Mantle
Iowa City
Donald
California
Albert Grilli
Greenport
N.Y
Mantie
Renwick
Reception Friday for Varce Family at Evangel United Brethren
A Friday evening reception will be held at the Evangel ickl United Brethren Church for Rev and Mrs Harold Vartes and their children. A family potluck supper is planned for seven o clock.
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Evangelickl United Brethren Church
Harold Vartes
4-H Camp Attendees At Clear Lake District Meeting
Four youths Billy Nelson Donald Harris Don ald Philipp and Faith Kelling attended a district 4-H Camp at the Methodist Camp grounds Clear Lake on June 12 13 and 21 per local notes from last week.
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Clear Lake
Billy Nelson
Donald Harris
Donald Philipp
Faith Kelling
Severe Windstorm Strikes Area Friday Night
A severe windstorm hit the area Friday night uprooting trees and large limbs. Several television aerials fell and branches disrupted power lines. Rain accompanied the storm but no hail damage occurred. Residents escaped harm as no homes or buildings were struck.
Red Cross swimming lessons begin June 20 in Renwick
Humboldt County Red Cross sponsors six week Friday morning swimming classes at Eagle Grove pool for Hardy Lake Vernon and Boone communities. Renwick Independent School furnishes bus and driver with Times assisting. Registration at Renwick Times office. bus departs 3 45 pm from Times. Season tickets: 3 to 12 years 3 00. 12 and over 4 00. family 12 00.
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Red Cross
Eumboldt County Red Cross
Renwick Independent School
Renwick Times
Eagle Grove
Hardy, Lake, Vernon
Boone
Renwick
Northern Baptist Association Meeting At Renwick Church
The Northern Baptist Association met on Wednesday June 18 at Renwick Baptist Church. Rev C H Peters of Gilmore City presided. Morning sessions featured Rev Paul Williams of Corwith and a sermon on Gods Condition for Revival. Miss Helen Bailey of Ongole, South India gave a missionary address in the afternoon. Rev Harry Stickle of Eagle Grove led the consecration service at the evening service. Meals were prepared by Renwick Baptist Church ladies.
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Northern Baptist Association
Renwick
C. H. Peters
Gilmore Cit
Paul Williams
Corwith
Helen Bailey
Ongole
South India
Stithe
Harry Stickle
Eagle Grove
Renwick Baptist Church
Remick Team Falls to Goldfield in Eagle Grove Loss
The Remick baseball team lost to Goldfield 21 to 2 in a Sunday afternoon game at Eagle Grove. The rematch is set for Tuesday night at the lighted athletic field, expected to draw a large crowd of local fans.
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Remick
Goldfield
Eagle Grove
Focal Bell
Chor Us At 4 H Convention By 4 H Girls
Janice Helmke performs in the chorus at the 4 H convention held June 28 to 21 at Iowa State College under Max Exner. Mrs Lettie Zuber sent musical qualifications. Singers include Janice Helmke Shirley Keeling Jeanette Claude Margery Roseland and Jandy Wodin.
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Wrightcounthe
Tn ‘Ss
Iowa State Collage
Max Exner
Lettie Zuber
Janice Helmke
Belles of
Boone
Shirley Keeling
Lincoln Lassie League
Jeanette Claude
Wall Lake
Youngster Suffers Deep Cut Leg at Garner Reunion
Wayne Rapp son of Mr and Mrs Dale Rapp suffered a badly cut leg on a railroad turntable during a Rapp reunion at the John Rapp home. He was taken to Belmont hospital where 78 stitches were sewn and he remained a few days.
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Wayne Rapp
Sirs
Dale Rapp
Garner
Rapp
John Rapp
Belmond Hospital
Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers for Coming Year
The Amer ican Legion Auxiliary held its regular meeting at the Legion Hall on June 42. Members brought fancy work and thread to donate to Woodward hospital patients. Elected for the official year were President Gertrude Carlson, 1st VP Martys Heide, 2nd VP Allene Bygness, Secretary Grace Nelson, Treasurer Lola Carlson, Chaplin Evalyn Baenen, Sergeant at arms Genna Mills, Historian Emm aswiessens, Executive Committee Merlys Heide, Rademaker, Gunde Swan.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hal
Woodward
Gertrude Carlson
Martys Heide
Allene Bygness
Gracé Nelson
Lola Carlson
Chaplin
Evalyn Baenen
Itarras
Genna. Mills
Hissorian
Emme Aswiessens
Merlys Heide
Rademaker
Gunde Swan
Wright County Farm Bureau milk records inform monthly highs
DHLA report shows 22 herds averaged 31.8 pounds butterfat and 93 pounds milk per cow for the month. Leroy Miller’s 11 Holsteins led with 50.0 pounds butterfat and 1586 pounds milk. other listed herds include Virgil Martin Dows and Wishl Helmke Renwick with notable fat and milk totals.
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Leroy Miller
Virgil’ Martin
Dows
Merril Telleen
Helmke
Renwick
Frice Krause
Remwick
Thompson
Harper
Clarion
Tudor
Rowan
HL Tudor
Y Miller
Clerion
American Legion Officers Elected for Coming Year
At the last meeting of the American Legion the following officers were chosen for the coming year. Commander George Markman adjutant Victor Redemeker chaplain Robert Heide sergeant at arms Marion Hoveland trustee Ole Carisem.
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American Legion
George Markman
Victor Redemeker
Chaplin
Robert Heide
Sargeant
Marion Hoveland
Ole Carisem
Grand Lodge Attendees From Renwick and Goldfield
Donald McGowan of Renwick Masonic lodge and Loren Schipull of Goldfield lodge attended Grand Lodge in Cedar Rapids last Wednesday and Thursday.
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Grand Lodge
Cedar Rapids
Donald McGowan
Renwick
Welty and Block Wed in Ontario at St John’s Mennonite
Miss Janice Welty daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Welty Pandora Ohio and Carroll Block son of Mr and Mrs Class Block Renwick were married Saturday June 14 at St John’s Mennonite Church in Pandora. The couple will move to Hawaii where Block will practice dentistry after Tawa last gradated the month from the State University of Iowa.
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Janice Welty
Lee Welty
Pandora
Ohio
Carroll Block
Class Block
Renwick
St. John’s Mennonite Church
Pendora
Tawa
State University of
Iowe
Hewaii
Attending Conference in Davenport at St John’s Church
Rev. C. E. Custer attends the North Iowa Annual Conference of the Methodist Church at St John’s Methodist Church in Davenport from June 18 to 22.
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C. E Custer
North Iowa
St John’s Methodist Church
Davenport
Past Matrons and Past Patrons Night Held
The Eastern Star chapter held its Past Matrons and Past Patrons Night on Tuesday at the Masonic building. A special program was presented followed by refreshments. Out of town guests included Bis Roy Green and Bile Flemmie with Mrs. McNee, all from Hampton.
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Wight of the Eastern Star
Masonic
Roy Green
Bile Flemmie
McNee
Hampton
Cub Scouts Visit Dr Turner to view Collections
Two Cub Scout dens met Tuesday afternoon at their locations. An Indian theme for the month was discussed and several Cubs earned achievements. Dr Turner opened his office to show and explain his collections to seventeen boys and leaders who extended thanks.
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Turnes
Turner
Renwick Sees Numerous Local Remodeling and Upgrades
Several businesses and homes in Renwick underwent major improvements including Dr. Long's dental office with new brick and glass facade and moved waiting area, the McGowan grocery store redecorated with refrigerated displays, Walker Hardware exterior painting, Green's Market adding a 30 foot rear extension, and the Methodist church sanctuary repapered and woodwork painted. North Mills completed exterior work. The changes reflect a progressive community pride.
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Renwick
Dr. Long
Fritch Gugezer
Walker Hardware
North Mills
Green’s
Lawson Baby Born in Philadelphia Visit Ties Families
New arrival reports Li and Mrs. B. W. Lawson of Philadelphia are the parents of a baby boy born Tuesday June 10. The mother Charlene Nelson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Nelson and visited Philadelphia June 6 to meet the Lawson family.
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B. W. Lawson
Philadelphia
Lawson
Charlene Nelson
Everett Nelson
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Orris
Harry Mantle of
Varce
Freie E
Legion Auxiliary
Wright County Farm Bureau
Cub
Dr. Turner
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