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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1956
Page
5
The Amvets Auxiliary served coffee and lunches at their hall on Saturday evening June 16. Net proceeds totaled 54 dollars. The Auxiliary thanks the public for cooperation and attendance.
The Renwick Merchants split two games in mid June winning 11 10 at Thornton with Joe Henderson saving the game after a late rally then losing 7 3 at Renwick on June 24 as Lyons and Henderson held Thornton to eight hits Tom Roseberry ended a batting slump with a home run and a single in three trips Renwick faces Goldfield Sunday in a league showdown as the two clubs sit tied.
Miss Janis Baker daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Baker of Eagle Grove married Melvin Haug land of Eagle Grove son of Mrs Jess Fisher of Renwick in a double ring ceremony Friday at 7 PM at Renwick Methodist Church. Rev C E Custer officiated. The couple will reside in Eagle Grove where the groom works at the Eagle Grove Eagle office.
At the Dr Long home on Wednesday afternoon Marge Long hosted a farewell gathering for Nancy Latch who departs next week on a European tour with the SUL Highlanders. A plaid theme decorored the event and Nancy received a gift.
Voters in Hoone Valley Community School District will vote Saturday in Renwick with polls from 12:00 noon to 7:00 PM. The sample ballot shows first bracket choices for southern Humboldt County and Vernon Township representatives, with a second bracket allowing any candidate. The Citizens Committee urges careful study of the ballot before marking at Renwick Town Hall.
Russell John son of Mr and Mrs Martin John of near Renwick was seriously hurt Saturday afternoon when a shotgun discharged while Roger 14 cleaned it. Pellets ricocheted off the floor into his legs body and face. He was treated at Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge and returned home Wednesday.
Greens Food Market in Renwick marks its 18th anniversary with a storewide sale from Friday June 29 to Tuesday July 3. Shoppers can grab many promotional food buys and register for free merchandise gifts offered by Red and Eleanor. See page five for full ad details.
Band director W Keith Baessler announces schedule changes for July 4 lessons. Wednesday morning sessions move to Monday afternoon July 2, and Wednesday afternoon sessions move to Thursday afternoon July 5 due to the holiday.
Bess Foley hosted a Friday afternoon coffee in honor of her mother Alta Foley turning 85. Guests included Kathryn Markmann C J Foley Enda Helmke Pent Packard Lloyd Swanson Ray Feltis Genie Potter W M Zentner and Bernard Beil and a daughter of Goldfield.
Wilbur Moore announces a contract to Milton Will of Fort Dodge for a 120 400 bushel flat storage building at the Farmers Co operative Company Elevator in Renwick on ground leased from Mrs Rose Hefty The Butler straight wall ridged structure 70 by 100 by 20 feet will hold one large bin with no partitions The project costs 29 105 and aims for completion by August 10 This addition brings total grain storage to about 275 000 bushels
The Okdale and El Corn Izaak Walton League chapters join Chain O Lakes Chapel and Belmond Chamber to stage a 31,000 fireworks show at Morse Lake, 15 miles east of Renwick. The event July 4 begins 7:30 p.m. with free admission and gate donations accepted.
Renwick Town Council unanimously approves a ten year contract with Town Public Service Company and schedules a public vote for July 27. Mayor Paine notes a council vacancy filled by Donald Palmer. IPS representatives attended and presented the contract and ballot illustration.
The Renwick Public Library will close Saturday June 30 for the school directors election. At the June meeting officers for the ensuing year were elected: President Mrs Gerhard Mayer, Vice President Mrs Lloyd Jensen, Secretary Mrs Bot Oppedahl, Treasurer Mrs R L Rossman. Librarian Mrs Lora Peer and Assistant Librarian Mr Ralph Anderson were named.
The Hardy and Renwick Methodist churches hosted a farewell for Rev and Mrs Custer and their family on Tuesday evening at the school home. The program featured a joint choir, a performance by Audrey Wigans Sutton, a pantomime, and readings. About 300 people attended and gifts were presented from church groups as the Custers head to Hawarden. Rev Roy A. Biesemeyer and family will move into Renwick today from Galva with three children.
The Vernon PTA invites the Vernon community to a potluck supper at Vernon School this Friday June 29 at 7 o'clock. Attendees should bring a covered dish and their own plates and utensils. treats and entertainment will be provided.
Thora Greenfield of Kamrar became the bride of Dennis Pederson of Dows at a Sunday evening ceremony in the First Presbyterian Church Kamrar. Dennis is the son of Mr and Mrs Guy Pederson of Dows. The bride was the former Gladys McGowan of Renwick. A reception followed at the church with Mrs Jessie Helmke and Mrs Braden Stoakes assisting. Renwick guests included multiple McGowan relatives and other local families.
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