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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1956
Page
4
S. H. Klassie will again hold a community auction sale on Saturday March 24 with Jean Kieve of Humboldt as auctioneer and a Renwick Savings Bank clerk handling bills. He urges consignors to list merchandise soon for inclusion on the sale bill.
F H A girls of the Renwick Community School plan a food fair on March 16 with entries due by 11 15 a m a program of music a style show and judges remarks at 1 30 p m An auction of foods will follow with proceeds to the home economics department Judges are Miss Myrtle Hewitt and Miss Geraldine Sieele both Humboldt and Wright counties.
Robert Dale Harris son of Mr and Mrs Vern Harris of Renwick transferred March 1 to Denver in laws National Mutuals new branch office there reported officials in their Cedar Rapids branch office. He has worked six years in underwriting and joined five years after graduating Renwick High School in 1944. He will head underwriting activities in the Denver branch serving Colorado Wyoming and western Nebraska.
The article clarifies that a vote in Renwick will only permit the board to levy 0 to 2.5 mills for a schoolhouse fund and does not authorize spending on major projects without citizen approval. It notes new students from March first moving, bus route changes, and upcoming schedules.
Dr D C Whittlesey and Max Olson were appointed Humboldt County cancer central fund raising co chairmen by Mrs F M Henderson. The Humboldt chapter reports last year’s $3717 over quota led by Robert Bristol and Rev. Robert Wattson. Whittlesey stressed April as cancer central month focusing on education to save lives and funds for research.
Dr William J Peterson announces six people were elected to membership in the State Historical Society of Iowa during February 1956. From Renwick, Mrs William Beenen and Mrs Robert Oppedall joined. most new members came from 444 towns in 35 counties, with Iowa City leading at five.
A New Holland Service School will be held at Sankey Implement building on Thursday night March 15 at 7 30 p m with Bert Sankey in charge. Admission is free including coffee and doughnuts. no charge for the event. Spencer representatives Mr Zobel and Mr Cage will host along with New Holland officials and a film on the New Holland Crop Dryer.
Former Pastor E H Gillman died February 19 at Allen Memorial Hospital Waterloo after residing with his son in Readlyn and son Hilbert in Fior. Funeral services February 21 in Readlyn led by Pastor E Dornbusch and Dr H W Siefkes. Interment February 22 at Sioux Center. Mrs E H Gillmann predeceased him years earlier in Akron Iowa.
Jerold Krause a 20 year old Kanawha area Creamery employee narrowly escaped serious injury in a Monday morning crash three miles south and a half mile west of Kanawha. The sheriff said he apparently dozed at the wheel. The car struck a pole and fence causing 40 80 and 650 dollars in damages. He suffered a slight hip injury and facial cuts and bruises.
The Westmar Male Quartet will lead the Evangelical United Brethren Church service next Sunday at 7 30 PM. They will sing at Ventura in the morning and Stillson in the afternoon, with Bob Hefty previously in the group. A free will offering will be received.
The Literary Guild sponsors the annual silver tea for the library on Friday March 9 at 2 o clock at Renwick Methodist Church. David and Paul Gimer entertained friends Tuesday afternoon for their sixth birthdays. Mr and Mrs W H Helmke and Mr and Mrs Norman Peer assisted Mr and Mrs Corwin Peer in moving to their home in Algona Thursday.
March events include a Silver Tea at Methdist Church at 2 pm on March 9. Bake sale at Arne Motor Sales March 10 at 2 pm. Amvers meet on March 11. School Board Election March 12. American Legion Pot Luck and birthday party March 4. New Holland Service School at Sankey Implement March 14 at 7 30 pm with free coffee and doughnuts. Klassie's Community Sale March 24.
Two Vernon School pupils, Roberta Murray and John Guy, earned Division I ratings at the District Speech Contest in Dows on February 28. Roberta Murray won for Extemporaneous Speaking, John Guy for Radio Speaking, advancing to the next contest. Also competing were Jim Zweifel in oratorical reading and the one act play, both receiving Division II, with performances by Audrey Wigans Burnis Wilhelm Roberta Murray Nadine Grebner.
Humboldt County Republican candidates announce reelection bids. M. A. Wallakait seeks another term as Clerk of District Court citing prior service and continued dedication. Frances C. Sorlien runs for reelection as Humboldt County Recorder, also on the Republican ticket.
Measles caused no preaching at Luni. Mrs Casper Norder dies February 29 at her home. Mayor Kelling presided at the local court. Twenty years back Harold Saxton. Dr L R Turner and Mike Collins hunted wolves near West Bend without success. Howard Larson and Marne Fola wed at the Baptist parsonage. March 10 marks fifty years of telephone service with employee buttons. Also note the death of E C Higbee former publisher. Fifteen years ago a severe thunderstorm caused wind damage. Boone River flooded. a produce truck lost eggs. a locked gag pimp safe was broken. Irvin Moss and Robert Oppedahl head to Missouri for lead mining demos.
Lloyd Smith recovers from a broken hip at Clarion Hospital and expects release this week. Mr and Mrs Bert Martin return home from Rochester after Bert’s recent surgery.
Next Monday March 12 polls open noon to 8 00 p m for Renwick and Vernon districts. Vernon directors two three year terms to fill ex pired seats of Ford Engstrom Jr and Mac Clowes. Engstrom Larson and Skiye file for two seats. Clowes not seeking reelection. Ballots propose transferring funds from the schoolhouse to the General Fund and ending the schoolhouse tax authority. Vernon seeks elimination of the tax without a termination date. Renwick incumbents Don Clowes and Marion Huntley seek reelection unopposed. Renwick also votes on a 214 mill schoolhouse levy to empower up to 244 mills for new construction or improvements, expire in ten years.
The 1956 Boone Valley Conference Junior High Basketball Tournament will be held at Vernon during March 5 to 10. Girls contests feature Corwith vs Goldfield and LaVerne vs Vernon Monday, with winners meeting Thursday. Gilmore City vs Renwick and Livermore vs Bode Tuesday, winners meeting Thursday. Boys action sees Vernon vs LuVerne and Bode vs Gilmore City Monday, with Thursday winners meeting. Renwick and Livermore play Tuesday, as do Goldfield and Ottosen, with Thursday winners meeting.
Harlem Roadkings appear Tuesday March 27 at Renwick High School in a confrontation with Renwick Independent. Captain Bud Collins leads the club famed for fast passing and sharp shooting with Paul Britt Sonny Mitchell and Moses Stephens providing scoring and defense in a season closing bout.
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